"TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**fakerwade** · 05-24-2012, 11:39 AM

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May be these trucks came in different sizes or the Chinese can't convert inches to millimeters.

,That's pretty funny ,,, The truth is you may be on to something,, I'm a big fan of the first generation "F" body cars (camaro, firebird) and I know that there were two different plants building the body's for those, one on the east coast and one on the west coast and even though they were the same car, you couldn't bolt fenders or doors from one car onto the other. They just wouldn't fit with out major work. I wonder if there isn't a similar problem with these trucks???

**fakerwade** · 05-24-2012, 11:44 AM

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That Rad support is awesome! Of course you wouldnt be happy with "it doesn't fit" and put an old one in there. Why didn't I think of that

Probably because my skills are not as great as yours.
Them rockers suck!, seen it a few times but it seems I have been blessed by the taiwaneese rocker man. Mine seem to fit just fine but we will see the truth this weekend when I finally put them on with the welder instead of my mock up screws. Keep it up Buddy!

I kinda knew I'd have to build one, but first I had to beat my head against a wall to convince me!! Thanks for the props!!
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Good luck with your rockers bro, Your truck is looking great,,, keep up the good work!!

68 TT · 05-24-2012, 10:11 PM

Nice work making the poor quality parts fit like they should have out of the box.

Keep it up.

VA72C10 · 05-24-2012, 11:30 PM

Wow man, don't know how I missed your thread this whole time. What an awesome build!!! Caught up now and looking forward to seeing you get it on the road!

**fakerwade** · 05-25-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

Nice work making the poor quality parts fit like they should have out of the box.

Keep it up.

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Thanks 68 TT,, I was wondering if you knew whether there was two different plants that built these cabs??? (refer to post #251)
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Wow man, don't know how I missed your thread this whole time. What an awesome build!!! Caught up now and looking forward to seeing you get it on the road!

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Thanks VA72C10,,, Pretty cool build you've got too!!!

FrankieD · 05-25-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by fakerwade

,That's pretty funny ,,, The truth is you may be on to something,, I'm a big fan of the first generation "F" body cars (camaro, firebird) and I know that there were two different plants building the body's for those, one on the east coast and one on the west coast and even though they were the same car, you couldn't bolt fenders or doors from one car onto the other. They just wouldn't fit with out major work. I wonder if there isn't a similar problem with these trucks???

Next time I go to a show I will bring a tape measure and compare my with a Midwest truck and see if there is a diffrence or just bad parts.

68 TT · 05-25-2012, 10:49 PM

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Thanks 68 TT,, I was wondering if you knew whether there was two different plants that built these cabs??? (refer to post #251)

I'm pretty sure there were more than one body plant for Fisher with the number of these trucks that were built in the different assembly plants around the country. I just don't know how many there were.

I know the first gen F-bodies are very different car to car let alone plant to plant so the trucks probably are too. I have owned 14 different first gen Camaro's and every one had pretty significant panel fit issues not due to damage. One car had a passenger side quarter panel that was 1/4" longer than the other side of the car and it was all original with original paint still.

**fakerwade** · 05-26-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

I'm pretty sure there were more than one body plant for Fisher with the number of these trucks that were built in the different assembly plants around the country. I just don't know how many there were.

I know the first gen F-bodies are very different car to car let alone plant to plant so the trucks probably are too. I have owned 14 different first gen Camaro's and every one had pretty significant panel fit issues not due to damage. One car had a passenger side quarter panel that was 1/4" longer than the other side of the car and it was all original with original paint still.

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One car had a passenger side quarter panel that was 1/4" longer than the other side

Dude that's just crazy! And I had always heard that Fisher was best of the big three back then!! If they were that bad I wonder how bad Ford and Mopar's were??

It's no wonder these aftermarket parts fit well on some trucks and not so well on others. Thanks for the input. (14 Camaro's,,,, lucky dog!)

**fakerwade** · 05-26-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankieD

Next time I go to a show I will bring a tape measure and compare my with a Midwest truck and see if there is a diffrence or just bad parts.

Hey FrankieD,,, sounds like the manufacturing process just wasn't that precise and there was probably more than one or two plants kicking out these truck's. I think we'll just have to learn how to manipulate these parts to work for our truck. (hope you have a memorable memorial weekend with your family bro).

72blueshark · 05-26-2012, 05:01 PM

so with these body panels are there different bolt holes and spacers as well? and should i be concerned with front end parts? i.e. front passenger fender for my 72? also if i pulled a front end from a custom c/30 motor-home will it fit on a '69 c/20 camper special?

**fakerwade** · 05-27-2012, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 72blueshark

so with these body panels are there different bolt holes and spacers as well? and should i be concerned with front end parts? i.e. front passenger fender for my 72? also if i pulled a front end from a custom c/30 motor-home will it fit on a '69 c/20 camper special?

I think most of the fitment issues are with the welded in patch panels and I've heard some guy's having issues using aftermarket doors, your fenders should bolt on without too much trouble.

FrankieD · 05-27-2012, 11:09 PM

[/QUOTE](hope you have a memorable memorial weekend with your family bro).[/QUOTE]

Thanks same to you my friend, hoping I get a call from my son he is stationed in Aviano Italy

72blueshark · 05-28-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by fakerwade

I think most of the fitment issues are with the welded in patch panels and I've heard some guy's having issues using aftermarket doors, your fenders should bolt on without too much trouble.

thanks !

**fakerwade** · 06-11-2012, 02:50 AM

So I finally got around to de-greasing the engine and the front 1/3 of the frame and suspension.
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And I went back to work on the core support, instead of just drilling a hole through the core base, I made a slot so I'd have some adjust ability.
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**fakerwade** · 06-11-2012, 02:58 AM

I mounted the frame mounts to the core support.
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Then I mounted the core support to the front fenders, and welded the frame mounts back on the frame in the correct location.
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**67cheby** · 06-11-2012, 06:09 AM

Nice work
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**Palf70Step** · 06-11-2012, 06:13 AM

Very Nice!

mcbassin · 06-11-2012, 08:50 AM

Great progress Wade!

68 TT · 06-11-2012, 03:06 PM

Nice work. It's getting close. Keep it up.

**fakerwade** · 06-12-2012, 01:28 AM

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Nice work
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Very Nice!

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Great progress Wade!

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Nice work. It's getting close. Keep it up.

Thanks again guys!!! I had a touch of the walking pneumonia last week but still managed to get some work done on the old girl. It will be nice to have a radiator in her since the HOT weather is almost here. I actually do drive the truck into and out of the shop to work on her, but without the radiator I had to move kinda quick to keep the temp down on the engine. More insanity to come!

JRANGER · 06-12-2012, 08:53 AM

man, loving this thread...Whats your plan for the headlights?

**Tom Vogel** · 06-12-2012, 09:15 AM

That is going to be SOME truck. Wow!

**fakerwade** · 06-12-2012, 10:59 AM

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man, loving this thread...Whats your plan for the headlights?

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Thanks,,, as for the headlights,,,, it's sort of a secret,,,,let's just say the headlights and grill will be custom!

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That is going to be SOME truck. Wow!

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Thanks!!,,and welcome on board!!

missinfishin10 · 06-20-2012, 05:17 PM

incredible, I'm subscribed...

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-20-2012, 06:21 PM

Great work on the radiator support and mounting it as well!

05-24-2012, 10:11 PM	#253
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Nice work making the poor quality parts fit like they should have out of the box. Keep it up. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

05-24-2012, 11:30 PM	#254
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Wow man, don't know how I missed your thread this whole time. What an awesome build!!! Caught up now and looking forward to seeing you get it on the road! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-26-2012, 05:01 PM	#260
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) so with these body panels are there different bolt holes and spacers as well? and should i be concerned with front end parts? i.e. front passenger fender for my 72? also if i pulled a front end from a custom c/30 motor-home will it fit on a '69 c/20 camper special? __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

05-27-2012, 11:09 PM	#262
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) [/QUOTE](hope you have a memorable memorial weekend with your family bro).[/QUOTE] Thanks same to you my friend, hoping I get a call from my son he is stationed in Aviano Italy __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

06-11-2012, 02:50 AM	#264
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 628	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) So I finally got around to de-greasing the engine and the front 1/3 of the frame and suspension. . , . . And I went back to work on the core support, instead of just drilling a hole through the core base, I made a slot so I'd have some adjust ability. . , . . Since the frame is a little long, I cut some off and removed the radiator core support frame mounts. . , , , . . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

06-11-2012, 02:58 AM	#265
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 628	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) I mounted the frame mounts to the core support. . . , . Then I mounted the core support to the front fenders, and welded the frame mounts back on the frame in the correct location. . , , . . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro Last edited by fakerwade; 06-11-2012 at 03:13 AM.

06-11-2012, 06:09 AM	#266
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Nice work Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

06-11-2012, 06:13 AM	#267
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Very Nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-11-2012, 08:50 AM	#268
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Great progress Wade! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-11-2012, 03:06 PM	#269
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Nice work. It's getting close. Keep it up. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

06-12-2012, 08:53 AM	#271
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) man, loving this thread...Whats your plan for the headlights? __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

06-12-2012, 09:15 AM	#272
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) That is going to be SOME truck. Wow!

06-20-2012, 05:17 PM	#274
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) incredible, I'm subscribed... __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project!

06-20-2012, 06:21 PM	#275
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