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dieseldude4bt · 08-20-2012, 03:58 PM

Very nice, it will look factory.

rambler · 08-20-2012, 05:30 PM

nice work.. I am always envious that some people have this type of craftsmanship, I can turn a wrench and bolt on stuff, better than some.. but this looks like real talent..

ky-donzi · 08-20-2012, 10:13 PM

Thanks guys, I do have to admit I have access to a plasma cnc, and I'm pretty decent at autocad... So that explains the nice cuts
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Jeff La · 08-20-2012, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ky-donzi

Thanks guys, I do have to admit I have access to a plasma cnc, and I'm pretty decent at autocad... So that explains the nice cuts
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Man You are one LUCKY GUY, that's what I dream about

dieseldude4bt · 10-10-2012, 01:21 PM

Any updates on this project?
I need a photo fix!!!

ky-donzi · 10-10-2012, 10:21 PM

Actually took some pics today, got the body mounts complete, a/c mount built, engine degreasers and painted, And engine crossmember made, still got some work to do on the front crossmember ahead of the engine...... put some some new lift springs on the front today,,,,, sets a little high for my liking... Hope when I drop the 900lb engine in it will settle some..... Post pics later....

Thanks
Reid
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piratexpress1369a · 10-11-2012, 11:28 AM

looking good so far

dieseldude4bt · 10-11-2012, 01:18 PM

How much room between the crossmember and the front axle? Photo makes it look close

ky-donzi · 10-11-2012, 04:45 PM

I'd say approx 4-5 inches before the engine is in it.... Going to try to reinstall the engine this weekend .... Getting close to having all the fab work done I think
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dieseldude4bt · 11-14-2012, 12:32 AM

Updates?

ky-donzi · 11-14-2012, 09:30 AM

Nothing exciting.

I have re-gasketed the 4BT, and done all the normal checks (KDP, torque rod bolts, inspect other bolts, ect) I have re-gasketed the SM465 and NP205 checking each for wear and damage. I bought a HOTZY steam pressure washer to clean parts and found that the mount between the trans/tranfer case was broke about 3/4 around the perimeter, so replaced that. I have got the 2XT (ranger) re-gasketed and finally got the shift motor to work properly.

It has been slow work, but I really want everything close to right before I reasemble it. Im not going to have the final product quality of "things" over on 4BTswaps but I dont wanta just throw it togather either.

I perdict that i should have it runing but not driving during the Christmas season.

ky-donzi · 12-02-2012, 11:57 AM

Progress! I will post pics later, got the frame POR15'ed, all the brake/fuel lines ran, fab up a front crossmember (the one under the radiator) mounted my sway bar. Plan on dropping the engine in for the final time, and bolting down the cab for good this week. Still got hours and hours to go, but at least now I get multiple items accomplished every time I work on it.
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dieseldude4bt · 12-02-2012, 12:27 PM

Good to hear progress look forward to the pics.
Sometimes you wonder if it will ever come together, just keep at it were pulling for you.

ky-donzi · 12-03-2012, 10:53 PM

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here are the photos

ky-donzi · 12-03-2012, 10:54 PM

few more

ky-donzi · 12-10-2012, 11:52 PM

More progress.... Engine is in... Trans and transfer case CHECK.....Ranger OD...CHECK.....Cab bolted down.... CHECK.....might get to start the 4bt this weekend!!!
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**rs74** · 12-11-2012, 12:21 AM

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More progress.... Engine is in... Trans and transfer case CHECK.....Ranger OD...CHECK.....Cab bolted down.... CHECK.....might get to start the 4bt this weekend!!!
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What did you have to do to bolt that cab and doghouse up to the newer frame? In one picture it looks like the doghouse sets up above the frame quite a bit like maybe there is a body lift on it. Where you able to take the 61 cab mounts and just fab them onto the newer frame?

ky-donzi · 12-11-2012, 12:28 AM

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few more

I used a suburban frame which is much flatter when compaired to a 73-87 pickup frame.

Then I torched all the suburban mounts off the frame and searched on line, found some diamenions and fabed up new frame to cab mounts.

The cab actually sits about 1-1/2 above the frame contour... That would be close to factory I would think.

If it were a 2wd it would sit maybe a 1" higher than its suppose to
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piratexpress1369a · 12-18-2012, 09:21 AM

IT LIVES ....great job

dieseldude4bt · 12-18-2012, 02:30 PM

Feels good to get far enough along to start it!!
Adds more motivation to get the rest done.

ky-donzi · 12-18-2012, 03:13 PM

Yep pretty pumped up about it... Hard not to work on it now
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**rs74** · 01-02-2013, 10:38 AM

Any updates?

ky-donzi · 01-02-2013, 09:17 PM

Yes and No.

I have been super busy with welding jobs so I havent been able to do much.

I have got alot of little items (punch list) things done, I plan on fabricating a flatbed for it this weekend. I will post some updated pictures this weekend hopefully.

Im speculating that I have about 40hr left to put into it before Im at a point where I can drive it, but that 40hrs will be hard to find right now.

dieseldude4bt · 01-10-2013, 12:24 PM

Weekend went by, no pics! I'm having withdrawls!!

dieseldude4bt · 01-10-2013, 09:21 PM

Looking good. Thanks for the fix.

08-20-2012, 03:58 PM	#1
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Very nice, it will look factory. __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

08-20-2012, 05:30 PM	#2
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build nice work.. I am always envious that some people have this type of craftsmanship, I can turn a wrench and bolt on stuff, better than some.. but this looks like real talent.. __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

08-20-2012, 10:13 PM	#3
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Thanks guys, I do have to admit I have access to a plasma cnc, and I'm pretty decent at autocad... So that explains the nice cuts Posted via Mobile Device

10-10-2012, 01:21 PM	#5
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Any updates on this project? I need a photo fix!!! __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

10-10-2012, 10:21 PM	#6
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Actually took some pics today, got the body mounts complete, a/c mount built, engine degreasers and painted, And engine crossmember made, still got some work to do on the front crossmember ahead of the engine...... put some some new lift springs on the front today,,,,, sets a little high for my liking... Hope when I drop the 900lb engine in it will settle some..... Post pics later.... Thanks Reid Posted via Mobile Device

10-11-2012, 11:28 AM	#7
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build looking good so far __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

10-11-2012, 01:18 PM	#8
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build How much room between the crossmember and the front axle? Photo makes it look close __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

10-11-2012, 04:45 PM	#9
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build I'd say approx 4-5 inches before the engine is in it.... Going to try to reinstall the engine this weekend .... Getting close to having all the fab work done I think Posted via Mobile Device

11-14-2012, 12:32 AM	#10
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Updates? __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

11-14-2012, 09:30 AM	#11
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Nothing exciting. I have re-gasketed the 4BT, and done all the normal checks (KDP, torque rod bolts, inspect other bolts, ect) I have re-gasketed the SM465 and NP205 checking each for wear and damage. I bought a HOTZY steam pressure washer to clean parts and found that the mount between the trans/tranfer case was broke about 3/4 around the perimeter, so replaced that. I have got the 2XT (ranger) re-gasketed and finally got the shift motor to work properly. It has been slow work, but I really want everything close to right before I reasemble it. Im not going to have the final product quality of "things" over on 4BTswaps but I dont wanta just throw it togather either. I perdict that i should have it runing but not driving during the Christmas season.

12-02-2012, 11:57 AM	#12
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Progress! I will post pics later, got the frame POR15'ed, all the brake/fuel lines ran, fab up a front crossmember (the one under the radiator) mounted my sway bar. Plan on dropping the engine in for the final time, and bolting down the cab for good this week. Still got hours and hours to go, but at least now I get multiple items accomplished every time I work on it. Posted via Mobile Device

12-02-2012, 12:27 PM	#13
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Good to hear progress look forward to the pics. Sometimes you wonder if it will ever come together, just keep at it were pulling for you. __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

12-03-2012, 10:53 PM	#14
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build here are the photos

12-03-2012, 10:54 PM	#15
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build few more Attached Images

12-10-2012, 11:52 PM	#16
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build More progress.... Engine is in... Trans and transfer case CHECK.....Ranger OD...CHECK.....Cab bolted down.... CHECK.....might get to start the 4bt this weekend!!! Posted via Mobile Device



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12-18-2012, 09:21 AM	#19
piratexpress1369a Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Selkirk Ontario Canada Posts: 1,141	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build IT LIVES ....great job __________________ My 63 GMC Panel Slow Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5457281 63

12-18-2012, 02:30 PM	#20
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Feels good to get far enough along to start it!! Adds more motivation to get the rest done. __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

12-18-2012, 03:13 PM	#21
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Yep pretty pumped up about it... Hard not to work on it now Posted via Mobile Device

01-02-2013, 10:38 AM	#22
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Any updates?

01-02-2013, 09:17 PM	#23
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 311	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Yes and No. I have been super busy with welding jobs so I havent been able to do much. I have got alot of little items (punch list) things done, I plan on fabricating a flatbed for it this weekend. I will post some updated pictures this weekend hopefully. Im speculating that I have about 40hr left to put into it before Im at a point where I can drive it, but that 40hrs will be hard to find right now.

01-10-2013, 12:24 PM	#24
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Weekend went by, no pics! I'm having withdrawls!! __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

01-10-2013, 09:21 PM	#25
dieseldude4bt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Co Posts: 412	Re: 61 GMC 4x4 1ton build Looking good. Thanks for the fix. __________________ 63 k20 with cummins 4bt, owned sence 1982

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