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trkfrk · 12-01-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Woo hoo! Progress!

Yes finally! I plan on setting the front clip on my frame to see how well it aligns up before I disassemble it. The left front fender has some filler in it so I plan on stripping everything down to metal.

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I saw that clip on CL... nice score.

Thanks! I was surprised how hard it was to find.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Congrats on scoring the front clip and doors.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by MashTheGas 72

Awesome Project. Subscribed.

Thanks

mcmlxix · 11-28-2013, 06:11 AM

I saw that clip on CL... nice score.

mcbassin · 11-28-2013, 11:40 PM

Congrats on scoring the front clip and doors.

MashTheGas 72 · 11-29-2013, 05:49 PM

Awesome Project. Subscribed.

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:30 PM

I picked up my new front clip from my buddy's house yesterday. I removed the aftermarket clip and installed the original sheet metal clip. The clip was originally on a 1967 C20 with dual batteries. I didn't know dual battery's were an option back then. I couldn't believe how well everything lined up. There is a lot of work to do on this front end but I believe it will be worth it. Today I am going to remove the front end and start stripping the paint in preparation for body work and primer.

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:43 PM

More pics

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:46 PM

Picture 3

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:49 PM

Picture 4

gringoloco · 12-15-2013, 06:21 PM

Nice work! GM sheetmetal is worth the effort. Watching to see how you tackle the hydro clutch...

Pegman · 12-15-2013, 07:09 PM

Looking good keep it up

BigCountryx · 12-17-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice work! GM sheetmetal is worth the effort. Watching to see how you tackle the hydro clutch...

You took the words out of my mouth on both counts!!!

trkfrk · 12-17-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice work! GM sheetmetal is worth the effort. Watching to see how you tackle the hydro clutch...

Thanks! I feel like I am starting over a little bit but it will be worth it at the end. The clutch shouldn't be to bad. There are a couple of guys on here that did the same conversions and made it look easy.

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Originally Posted by Pegman

Looking good keep it up

Thank You

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

You took the words out of my mouth on both counts!!!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Nice project... I'll follow along.

Thanks. I will try to keep the updates coming.

knomadd · 12-17-2013, 07:06 PM

Nice project... I'll follow along.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 12-21-2013, 08:32 PM

Was that front clip off an old Coke truck? looks like its in awesome shape. Nice score dual battery mounts. Been thinking of getting a drivers side mount for mine so it would look more OE

trkfrk · 12-21-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Was that front clip off an old Coke truck? looks like its in awesome shape. Nice score dual battery mounts. Been thinking of getting a drivers side mount for mine so it would look more OE

I am not sure where the clip came from but so far I am very happy with it. I have spent the last couple of days stripping the hood to bare metal and found no filler. There are a few dings that need repaired but that's it. Send me a PM and I will send you the battery mount. I will not need it.

trkfrk · 12-21-2013, 08:56 PM

Pic 2

jtp67-72 · 12-21-2013, 09:16 PM

Doesn't get much nicer..........you'll be way happier with that clip....jim

trkfrk · 12-23-2013, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Doesn't get much nicer..........you'll be way happier with that clip....jim

Yes, so far I am. Your build is looking great. I love the fab work and the direction you choose.

Mark

trkfrk · 01-07-2014, 11:57 PM

We'll I got most of the front-end tore apart. I only had to cut three bolts and found no rust except for surface.

trkfrk · 01-08-2014, 12:01 AM

Picture 2

trkfrk · 01-08-2014, 12:07 AM

Picture 3. You can see prior owner took a torch to make a hole for something. It shouldn't be to hard to repair. I can't decide on painting the inner fender wells the same color as the truck ( red ) or going black.

sduckworth13 · 01-08-2014, 12:38 AM

Nice build you have going here.

trkfrk · 01-13-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sduckworth13

Nice build you have going here.

Thank You!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Not sure how much you paid for the GM front clip but it looks like you got an excellent deal. That stuff is getting so hard to find rust free.
I went back and forth on painting my inner fenders, I finally decided just to do some sort of semigloss or semiflat black similar to what the factory look.
I just didn't think the red inners went with my "theme", whatever you call it. Anyway, I chose not to because I have a weak under the top power plant and nothing special stock engine. Don't really want to draw attention to the engine bay.
Your truck on the other hand has a high power engine and cool tranny. I think the red inners look great BTW.
Looking forward to updates......

Yes, it is getting harder to find. I was tempted a couple of times to buy a compete truck just for the front end but knew I would have paid to much.

I have been wanting to paint the inner fenders and core support same color as the truck but it's nice to get it confirmed with your opinions. I think I may have them powder coated black first and paint the engine compartment side of the inner fenders red so the tire side will keep the stock look. The PC will resist rock chips better too.

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Im going to paint mine body color. it brightens up the engine compartment alot.

Yes, I agree. Thanks for the input.

Bennett68C10 · 01-08-2014, 09:21 AM

Looks good, I vote paint the inner fenders body color

mcbassin · 01-08-2014, 09:37 AM

Not sure how much you paid for the GM front clip but it looks like you got an excellent deal. That stuff is getting so hard to find rust free.
I went back and forth on painting my inner fenders, I finally decided just to do some sort of semigloss or semiflat black similar to what the factory look.
I just didn't think the red inners went with my "theme", whatever you call it. Anyway, I chose not to because I have a weak under the top power plant and nothing special stock engine. Don't really want to draw attention to the engine bay.
Your truck on the other hand has a high power engine and cool tranny. I think the red inners look great BTW.
Looking forward to updates......

11-28-2013, 06:11 AM	#2
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I saw that clip on CL... nice score. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-28-2013, 11:40 PM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Congrats on scoring the front clip and doors. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-29-2013, 05:49 PM	#4
MashTheGas 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Folkston Ga Posts: 178	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome Project. Subscribed. __________________ 72 GMC 1/2 Ton

12-15-2013, 04:30 PM	#5
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I picked up my new front clip from my buddy's house yesterday. I removed the aftermarket clip and installed the original sheet metal clip. The clip was originally on a 1967 C20 with dual batteries. I didn't know dual battery's were an option back then. I couldn't believe how well everything lined up. There is a lot of work to do on this front end but I believe it will be worth it. Today I am going to remove the front end and start stripping the paint in preparation for body work and primer. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 04:43 PM	#6
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual More pics Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 04:46 PM	#7
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Picture 3 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 04:49 PM	#8
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Picture 4 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 06:21 PM	#9
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12-15-2013, 07:09 PM	#10
Pegman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 191	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looking good keep it up __________________ Canada eh! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598553

12-17-2013, 07:06 PM	#13
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice project... I'll follow along. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

12-21-2013, 08:32 PM	#14
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Was that front clip off an old Coke truck? looks like its in awesome shape. Nice score dual battery mounts. Been thinking of getting a drivers side mount for mine so it would look more OE

12-21-2013, 08:56 PM	#16
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Pic 2 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-21-2013, 09:16 PM	#17
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Doesn't get much nicer..........you'll be way happier with that clip....jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

01-07-2014, 11:57 PM	#19
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual We'll I got most of the front-end tore apart. I only had to cut three bolts and found no rust except for surface. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

01-08-2014, 12:01 AM	#20
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Picture 2 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU



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01-08-2014, 12:07 AM	#21
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Picture 3. You can see prior owner took a torch to make a hole for something. It shouldn't be to hard to repair. I can't decide on painting the inner fender wells the same color as the truck ( red ) or going black. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

01-08-2014, 12:38 AM	#22
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice build you have going here. __________________ Scott

01-08-2014, 09:21 AM	#24
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looks good, I vote paint the inner fenders body color __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-08-2014, 09:37 AM	#25
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Not sure how much you paid for the GM front clip but it looks like you got an excellent deal. That stuff is getting so hard to find rust free. I went back and forth on painting my inner fenders, I finally decided just to do some sort of semigloss or semiflat black similar to what the factory look. I just didn't think the red inners went with my "theme", whatever you call it. Anyway, I chose not to because I have a weak under the top power plant and nothing special stock engine. Don't really want to draw attention to the engine bay. Your truck on the other hand has a high power engine and cool tranny. I think the red inners look great BTW. Looking forward to updates...... __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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