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R.S.S. · 06-18-2013, 03:39 PM

Been lurking for a while so I figured it's time for an intro. A lot of great info and inspiration on the site.

Currently working on a 65 9 foot stepper. plans are: fleetside bed, dually conversion, 76 3/4 ton front suspension (pancaked), and full air ride. Tossing around the idea of a cummins 12 valve or a durramax. Truck is being built to pull a trailer for hot rods and God knows what else haha.

chevyrestoguy · 06-18-2013, 03:59 PM

Welcome to the site!!
I like your plans for the truck. Once some of the other guys get wind of your plans, you'll have a lot of guys here on the site very interested.

A slammed dually with a diesel..........oh yeah!!

markeb01 · 06-18-2013, 04:24 PM

Welcome to the forum. Looks like a great candidate for what you want to build. Look forward to seeing the progress.

jesseo · 06-18-2013, 06:08 PM

Great idea. If you want to throw Duramax ideas around I can get you in contact with a friend who is dropping a Duramax int a K10 Blazer. He bought a wrecked 06 quad cab from insurance auction for his start.

TJ's Chevy · 06-18-2013, 07:47 PM

Sweet! Love those long steppers! I would trade my 3/4 ton fleet side for one of those any day!

R.S.S. · 06-19-2013, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jesseo

Great idea. If you want to throw Duramax ideas around I can get you in contact with a friend who is dropping a Duramax int a K10 Blazer. He bought a wrecked 06 quad cab from insurance auction for his start.

Thanks Jesseo. I'll keep you posted.

**Clyde65** · 06-19-2013, 03:24 PM

June and yall have SNOW????

TJ's Chevy · 06-19-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Clyde65

June and yall have SNOW????

Now that you mention it! I never would have noticed their was snow in those pictures! YEAH. June and ya'all have snow!?! I second that question. He probably took those pictures in the brink of January. If he took those in June I would probably fall off my chair.

R.S.S. · 06-19-2013, 04:29 PM

Hahaha I wondered how long it would take for someone to bring that up. No we don't have snow. Pictures were taken when we picked it up this winter.

TJ's Chevy · 06-19-2013, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by R.S.S.

Hahaha I wondered how long it would take for someone to bring that up. No we don't have snow. Pictures were taken when we picked it up this winter.

WHEW! That means I don't have to fall off my chair now....

likaroc13 · 06-19-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

Welcome to the forum. Looks like a great candidate for what you want to build. Look forward to seeing the progress.

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**aerotruk63** · 06-19-2013, 09:15 PM

What will you do to fill in the space between the cab and fleetside box? Never seen a 9ft fleetside.

R.S.S. · 06-20-2013, 12:37 PM

I may just convert it to an 8 foot box. However, I did pick up 2 fleetside boxes for the swap. So really I could use the 2 to make a 9 foot fleetside and still have plenty leftover for a short box. Not sure on what I'll do just yet. once I have the front suspension done I'll be putting the body back on and I should be able to make a decision in short order.

ChefCy · 06-20-2013, 02:02 PM

welcome! cant wait to see this when its done.

06-18-2013, 03:39 PM	#1
R.S.S. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 54	Intro Been lurking for a while so I figured it's time for an intro. A lot of great info and inspiration on the site. Currently working on a 65 9 foot stepper. plans are: fleetside bed, dually conversion, 76 3/4 ton front suspension (pancaked), and full air ride. Tossing around the idea of a cummins 12 valve or a durramax. Truck is being built to pull a trailer for hot rods and God knows what else haha. Attached Images

06-18-2013, 03:59 PM	#2
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Intro Welcome to the site!! I like your plans for the truck. Once some of the other guys get wind of your plans, you'll have a lot of guys here on the site very interested. A slammed dually with a diesel..........oh yeah!! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

06-18-2013, 04:24 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Intro Welcome to the forum. Looks like a great candidate for what you want to build. Look forward to seeing the progress. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-18-2013, 06:08 PM	#4
jesseo Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Central Point Posts: 236	Re: Intro Great idea. If you want to throw Duramax ideas around I can get you in contact with a friend who is dropping a Duramax int a K10 Blazer. He bought a wrecked 06 quad cab from insurance auction for his start.

06-18-2013, 07:47 PM	#5
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Intro Sweet! Love those long steppers! I would trade my 3/4 ton fleet side for one of those any day! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

06-19-2013, 03:24 PM	#7
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Intro June and yall have SNOW???? __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

06-19-2013, 04:29 PM	#9
R.S.S. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 54	Re: Intro Hahaha I wondered how long it would take for someone to bring that up. No we don't have snow. Pictures were taken when we picked it up this winter.

06-19-2013, 09:15 PM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: Intro What will you do to fill in the space between the cab and fleetside box? Never seen a 9ft fleetside. __________________ 1963 *Chevrolet Truck* Literature LINK: https://picasaweb.google.com/113840717762774560215 YouTube Channel with 20+ Original *Chevrolet Truck* Salesmen, Mechanics & Service Department Training Slideshows. https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...otruk63&page=1

06-20-2013, 12:37 PM	#13
R.S.S. Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 54	Re: Intro I may just convert it to an 8 foot box. However, I did pick up 2 fleetside boxes for the swap. So really I could use the 2 to make a 9 foot fleetside and still have plenty leftover for a short box. Not sure on what I'll do just yet. once I have the front suspension done I'll be putting the body back on and I should be able to make a decision in short order.

06-20-2013, 02:02 PM	#14
ChefCy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston,TX.....Hometown of San Jose Cali Posts: 361	Re: Intro welcome! cant wait to see this when its done.



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