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joe231 · 09-25-2009, 09:51 AM

well darn.
thanks anyhow

joe231 · 09-25-2009, 10:03 AM

cool!
thanks

1963chevyshort · 09-25-2009, 10:12 AM

Yeah looking really good nice work

PrerunnerRob · 09-25-2009, 10:33 AM

Here are a few quick pics before I head out to work

Note the vicious lab puppy guard!

MacAttack · 09-25-2009, 11:01 AM

Lots of nice looking hardware and a noble looking dog to watch over it all.

Mac.

**Bugeyev8** · 09-28-2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Here are a few quick pics before I head out to work

Note the vicious lab puppy guard!

I was talking about this truck and forgot the quote part

PrerunnerRob · 09-25-2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1963chevyshort

Yeah looking really good nice work

Thanks!

Frizzle Fry · 09-25-2009, 03:09 PM

Man that engine is set back. I little more clearance will be good. So what did I miss; why the extra cab? Just for the BBW? are you going to swap out the whole rear cab or just the window?

PrerunnerRob · 09-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Man that engine is set back. I little more clearance will be good. So what did I miss; why the extra cab? Just for the BBW? are you going to swap out the whole rear cab or just the window?

bought it for just the roof and window section, but I will be doing alot of measuring tomorrow to determine the best way to make it happen. Looks like it may be easier to swap rear cabs. Anyone know the difference between 62 and 63 cab mounts?

joe231 · 09-25-2009, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

bought it for just the roof and window section, but I will be doing alot of measuring tomorrow to determine the best way to make it happen. Looks like it may be easier to swap rear cabs. Anyone know the difference between 62 and 63 cab mounts?

IIRC, the front mounts are wider on the 60-62, the rear mounts are the same on 1/2 tons anyway

PrerunnerRob · 09-25-2009, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

IIRC, the front mounts are wider on the 60-62, the rear mounts are the same on 1/2 tons anyway

Sweet, this may work out good!
This work for you? It's a little rusty around the sides, but no holes!

PrerunnerRob · 09-25-2009, 10:28 PM

I know this is totally off topic, but I was amazed at the piloting skills this guy had today at Stanford hospital. I never realized how big these helicopters are, and they are LOUD. At one point there was 3 lifeflight helicopters on the rooftop, they were in and out all day!

joe231 · 09-25-2009, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Sweet, this may work out good!
This work for you? It's a little rusty around the sides, but no holes!

heck yeah!

I'm in no hurry.
Thanks!

jonzcustomshop · 09-25-2009, 03:23 PM

if you are running into issues with clearance on the firewall, you can do the "wheelbarrow" trick.
just find a steel wheelbarrow and use the tub as a new setback for your firewall, our ace hardware has 2 different sizes, a shallow, and a deep.

MacAttack · 09-25-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

just find a steel wheelbarrow and use the tub as a new setback for your firewall

You gotta be kid'en me!

PrerunnerRob · 09-25-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

if you are running into issues with clearance on the firewall, you can do the "wheelbarrow" trick.
just find a steel wheelbarrow and use the tub as a new setback for your firewall, our ace hardware has 2 different sizes, a shallow, and a deep.

That is a fantastic idea! I was trying to figure out where I can get a nice contoured pressed steel surface without paying big bucks for new firewall.

joe231 · 09-25-2009, 11:49 PM

cool, thanks!

66Z71 · 09-28-2009, 12:04 PM

Good to see your back to work on it. I spent yesterday afternoon getting the garage cleaned out so I can get to work on mine again.

**Bugeyev8** · 09-28-2009, 01:40 PM

Hey, I was just looking at that truck, I bought a bunch off that truck last week,I really could use some metal if you are going to cut the cab in 1/2, I need around the window and visor area, I have lots of parts to give.trade and I am in the SF Bay Area, let me know....really awesome projects you guys got going..I love the crew cab conversions , wish I had more time and more room !!

61TWUK · 09-28-2009, 02:52 PM

I hate military filters..... all I see is red little boxes with X's in them....

PrerunnerRob · 10-03-2009, 11:59 PM

Making progress!
Got the motor and tranny completely mounted, swapped a-arms to thier correct sides, and completed my dropmember kit for mock-up. I threw on the front sheelmetal, swapped transmission humps, and found out I ', still going to have to do some sheetmetal work to make everything fit. It now lays down on the oil pan, and tomorrow I'm going to take on the rear crossmember. Anyone have any suggestions for removing the rear crossmember rivets under the cab of the truck? I won't be able to access the top of the upper rivets.
A few quick pics:

64shortc10 · 10-04-2009, 12:14 AM

Lookin GOOD prerunner! I need to find me a tall tranny hump for my project, and get out there and work on it! Are you going to covert to the big back window? Keep up the progress and pics!
Tony from Norcal

PrerunnerRob · 10-04-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64shortc10

Lookin GOOD prerunner! I need to find me a tall tranny hump for my project, and get out there and work on it! Are you going to covert to the big back window? Keep up the progress and pics!
Tony from Norcal

Yes I am, I have a bbw cab sitting in my driveway, I'm going to start measuring tomorrow!

joe231 · 10-04-2009, 01:37 AM

sweet!
I either missed it or forgot, but what size engine is that?

PrerunnerRob · 10-04-2009, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

sweet!
I either missed it or forgot, but what size engine is that?

It's a 5.3 from the ls family of engines, backed by a 4l60e transmission.

09-25-2009, 09:51 AM	#1
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab build well darn. thanks anyhow __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-25-2009, 10:03 AM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab build cool! thanks __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-25-2009, 10:12 AM	#3
1963chevyshort New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston,TX Posts: 261	Re: Crewcab build Yeah looking really good nice work __________________ Anthony 63 chevy stepside SWB 57 chevy 2dr hrdtop belair

09-25-2009, 10:33 AM	#4
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build Here are a few quick pics before I head out to work Note the vicious lab puppy guard!

09-25-2009, 11:01 AM	#5
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Crewcab build Lots of nice looking hardware and a noble looking dog to watch over it all. Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

09-25-2009, 03:09 PM	#8
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Crewcab build Man that engine is set back. I little more clearance will be good. So what did I miss; why the extra cab? Just for the BBW? are you going to swap out the whole rear cab or just the window?

09-25-2009, 10:28 PM	#12
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build I know this is totally off topic, but I was amazed at the piloting skills this guy had today at Stanford hospital. I never realized how big these helicopters are, and they are LOUD. At one point there was 3 lifeflight helicopters on the rooftop, they were in and out all day! Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 09-25-2009 at 10:29 PM.

09-25-2009, 03:23 PM	#14
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Crewcab build if you are running into issues with clearance on the firewall, you can do the "wheelbarrow" trick. just find a steel wheelbarrow and use the tub as a new setback for your firewall, our ace hardware has 2 different sizes, a shallow, and a deep.

09-25-2009, 11:49 PM	#17
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab build cool, thanks! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-28-2009, 12:04 PM	#18
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Crewcab build Good to see your back to work on it. I spent yesterday afternoon getting the garage cleaned out so I can get to work on mine again.

09-28-2009, 01:40 PM	#19
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: Crewcab build Hey, I was just looking at that truck, I bought a bunch off that truck last week,I really could use some metal if you are going to cut the cab in 1/2, I need around the window and visor area, I have lots of parts to give.trade and I am in the SF Bay Area, let me know....really awesome projects you guys got going..I love the crew cab conversions , wish I had more time and more room !!

09-28-2009, 02:52 PM	#20
61TWUK Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charleston SC Posts: 290	Re: Crewcab build I hate military filters..... all I see is red little boxes with X's in them.... __________________ 1961 Apache SWB/SBW for now... Built 327 You need two tools in life: duct tape and WD-40. If it moves and it shouldn't, you use duct tape. If it doesn't move and it should, you use WD-40.

10-03-2009, 11:59 PM	#21
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build Making progress! Got the motor and tranny completely mounted, swapped a-arms to thier correct sides, and completed my dropmember kit for mock-up. I threw on the front sheelmetal, swapped transmission humps, and found out I ', still going to have to do some sheetmetal work to make everything fit. It now lays down on the oil pan, and tomorrow I'm going to take on the rear crossmember. Anyone have any suggestions for removing the rear crossmember rivets under the cab of the truck? I won't be able to access the top of the upper rivets. A few quick pics:

10-04-2009, 12:14 AM	#22
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: Crewcab build Lookin GOOD prerunner! I need to find me a tall tranny hump for my project, and get out there and work on it! Are you going to covert to the big back window? Keep up the progress and pics! Tony from Norcal

10-04-2009, 01:37 AM	#24
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab build sweet! I either missed it or forgot, but what size engine is that? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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