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Igorsgonemadd · 11-16-2011, 12:41 PM

Yeah I'll post some later. I just bought it. It's completely stock, has a factory camper on it, running boards, stock height. I got a good deal on it, I think. It's an 87, tbi, 89000 original miles, two owners, power everything, cruise, everything works even the ac, no rust, no dents, no cracks in dash. Paid 3450
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rs72z · 11-16-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Igorsgonemadd

Yeah I'll post some later. I just bought it. It's completely stock, has a factory camper on it, running boards, stock height. I got a good deal on it, I think. It's an 87, tbi, 89000 original miles, two owners, power everything, cruise, everything works even the ac, no rust, no dents, no cracks in dash. Paid 3450
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Yep, you got a heck of a deal.

rs72z · 11-16-2011, 01:19 PM

I started on the fenders today. Started on the worst one first. It had a squirrels nest built half way up the rear of the fender.

rs72z · 11-16-2011, 09:30 PM

Patch panel in and first coat of filler on.
Poor dakota had to give up some metal for the patch panel.

scottco · 11-16-2011, 09:33 PM

Looking good !!! How did your frame work turn out ???

rs72z · 11-16-2011, 09:35 PM

Epoxy primer on, waiting on it to flash to spray some high build. hopefully my other fender will be in next week.
The bed will be ready for long board with 180 next week then reprime for final sand.
Hopefully both fenders will be primed by Friday. Making some progress.

rs72z · 11-16-2011, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scottco

Looking good !!! How did your frame work turn out ???

I still need to finish welding it. I need to take a good welder home from work, my home depot Lincoln 180 ain't welding worth a crap. I still need to mount the bed to see how much of the one ton frame needs to be cut off of the rear.

rs72z · 11-16-2011, 10:59 PM

High build on.

Conundrum · 11-16-2011, 11:03 PM

Nice build!

Looking forward to seeing this one together.

rs72z · 11-17-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Conundrum

Nice build!

Looking forward to seeing this one together.

Thanks.

scottco · 11-17-2011, 08:59 PM

Looks like great progress!!!

rs72z · 11-19-2011, 04:01 PM

Change of plans on the color.
I shot the firewall today, so i can start getting the engine installed.
What do yall think of the color? Sunset pearlescant orange, same color thats on my race car. I am going to two tone it with sandstone.

*mrhino* · 11-19-2011, 05:39 PM

love the color, should look great two toned

Devillusion · 11-20-2011, 12:29 AM

tuning into this one, doing more a less the same thing with mine....just I am taking alot longer than you are appearantley...lol. And I spliced a 59' Impala steel dash into mine as well.

Project is looking great....keep up the great work.

rs72z · 11-20-2011, 11:13 AM

Thanks

rs72z · 11-20-2011, 11:16 AM

Well, i can now confirm that you need to cut 4" off the rear of a 1 ton frame.

rs72z · 11-20-2011, 11:19 AM

Bed on and all the gaps look good, tires are centered in the openings.

rs72z · 11-20-2011, 11:23 AM

Couple of shots of the door gaps. First one is the drivers front where i welded some filler in to close up the gap, second one is the passengers side it needs some work also.

Conundrum · 11-20-2011, 01:14 PM

Looking good man. I like the change in color choice as well.
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Maxxd07 · 11-20-2011, 02:06 PM

Wow this thing is gonna be cool as he11!

SCOTI · 11-20-2011, 06:43 PM

Nice!

I took a couple of pics of those wheels if you'd still like to see them. Camera batt died & wouldn't allow uploading them....

rs72z · 11-20-2011, 07:59 PM

Engine and trans sitting in place. I still need to pull it back out to modifiy the passenger side mout to clear the a/c compressor bracket. then it's in for good.
I made alot of progress this weekend, it's gonna give me a big head start on getting alot more done during my vaction after turkey day.
I would like to have it running in the next two weeks.

scottco · 11-20-2011, 08:05 PM

Wow... !!! Your kickin butt !!! Looks great.............

SCOTI · 11-21-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

Engine and trans sitting in place. I still need to pull it back out to modifiy the passenger side mout to clear the a/c compressor bracket. then it's in for good.
I made alot of progress this weekend, it's gonna give me a big head start on getting alot more done during my vaction after turkey day.
I would like to have it running in the next two weeks.

Before you modify the frame, check on your a/c options to see what's compatible w/the OE compressor set-up. many have to switch to aftermarket compressors to work properly from the research I did when investigating the costs surrounding a 6.0/4l80e swap.

A good option for an aftermarket a/c set-up w/a Sanden compressor that works w/the remaining OE accessory set-up w/o having to cut the frame is this one.....

http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_ac.html

rs72z · 11-21-2011, 08:42 AM

I'm not going to cut the frame, just add a plate to the back of the stand and slide the mount back and redrill the holes on the stand and on the adapter. Then i will get some fittings for the compressor from docs blocks.
Thanks for the info though.
PM sent.

11-16-2011, 12:41 PM	#76
Igorsgonemadd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coweta Oklahoma Posts: 118	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Yeah I'll post some later. I just bought it. It's completely stock, has a factory camper on it, running boards, stock height. I got a good deal on it, I think. It's an 87, tbi, 89000 original miles, two owners, power everything, cruise, everything works even the ac, no rust, no dents, no cracks in dash. Paid 3450 Posted via Mobile Device

11-16-2011, 01:19 PM	#78
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I started on the fenders today. Started on the worst one first. It had a squirrels nest built half way up the rear of the fender. Attached Images

11-16-2011, 09:30 PM	#79
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Patch panel in and first coat of filler on. Poor dakota had to give up some metal for the patch panel. Attached Images

11-16-2011, 09:33 PM	#80
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Looking good !!! How did your frame work turn out ???

11-16-2011, 09:35 PM	#81
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Epoxy primer on, waiting on it to flash to spray some high build. hopefully my other fender will be in next week. The bed will be ready for long board with 180 next week then reprime for final sand. Hopefully both fenders will be primed by Friday. Making some progress. Attached Images

11-16-2011, 10:59 PM	#83
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" High build on. Attached Images

11-16-2011, 11:03 PM	#84
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Nice build! Looking forward to seeing this one together. __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

11-17-2011, 08:59 PM	#86
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Looks like great progress!!!

11-19-2011, 04:01 PM	#87
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Change of plans on the color. I shot the firewall today, so i can start getting the engine installed. What do yall think of the color? Sunset pearlescant orange, same color thats on my race car. I am going to two tone it with sandstone. Attached Images

11-19-2011, 05:39 PM	#88
mrhino Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,223	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" love the color, should look great two toned

11-20-2011, 12:29 AM	#89
Devillusion Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 782	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" tuning into this one, doing more a less the same thing with mine....just I am taking alot longer than you are appearantley...lol. And I spliced a 59' Impala steel dash into mine as well. Project is looking great....keep up the great work. __________________ 1967 K30 4x4/12v Cummins/getrag/D60/D70/355s 1967 GMC suburban 4x4/LS swap 5.3/4500/205/10 bolt/14 bolt full floater 1963 C10 reg cab long box 1970 Chevelle 1968 Biscayne 2dr post "...there is no excuse for what I am about to do, but dangit....it's gonna be fun!"

11-20-2011, 11:13 AM	#90
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Thanks

11-20-2011, 11:16 AM	#91
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Well, i can now confirm that you need to cut 4" off the rear of a 1 ton frame. Attached Images

11-20-2011, 11:19 AM	#92
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Bed on and all the gaps look good, tires are centered in the openings. Attached Images

11-20-2011, 11:23 AM	#93
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Couple of shots of the door gaps. First one is the drivers front where i welded some filler in to close up the gap, second one is the passengers side it needs some work also. Attached Images



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11-20-2011, 01:14 PM	#94
Conundrum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Parsons, KS Posts: 652	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Looking good man. I like the change in color choice as well. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 74 GMC SWB Project "Sin-thia" Static Dropped 8"f/10"r http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=460030 97 GMC reg cab short bed, 4.3V6 / 5spd, daily driver 220,000 miles, all stock for now

11-20-2011, 02:06 PM	#95
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Wow this thing is gonna be cool as he11! __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

11-20-2011, 06:43 PM	#96
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,031	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Nice! I took a couple of pics of those wheels if you'd still like to see them. Camera batt died & wouldn't allow uploading them.... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

11-20-2011, 07:59 PM	#97
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Engine and trans sitting in place. I still need to pull it back out to modifiy the passenger side mout to clear the a/c compressor bracket. then it's in for good. I made alot of progress this weekend, it's gonna give me a big head start on getting alot more done during my vaction after turkey day. I would like to have it running in the next two weeks. Attached Images

11-20-2011, 08:05 PM	#98
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Wow... !!! Your kickin butt !!! Looks great............. __________________ 1964 C10 SWB original 1970 SS El Camino 1964 Impala SS http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=649951

11-21-2011, 08:42 AM	#100
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I'm not going to cut the frame, just add a plate to the back of the stand and slide the mount back and redrill the holes on the stand and on the adapter. Then i will get some fittings for the compressor from docs blocks. Thanks for the info though. PM sent.

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