Chucks SWB Fleetside - Page 15 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tatman · 03-23-2011, 02:10 PM

Nice build chuck, I was wondering if you could direct me to a step by step process in shortning a 1969 LWB box .

**67cheby** · 03-23-2011, 02:29 PM

try searching for a build by Purpedo...i think he had some pretty good pics on doing this , also Drewskiren just did it on his crew cab he has some good pics also

STOCKISH · 03-23-2011, 02:53 PM

Coming along nicely buddy!

**thelonerife** · 03-23-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tatman

Nice build chuck, I was wondering if you could direct me to a step by step process in shortning a 1969 LWB box .

Thanks. Also search rockrln's threads Hes done it before. And does a nice job too.

**thelonerife** · 03-25-2011, 11:59 PM

I got the wheel tubs today.

coggonobrien · 03-26-2011, 09:39 AM

i forget who did you order tubs from?

67chevy1series · 03-26-2011, 11:06 AM

so these are after market right? they look good as always, but i just hope they fit and work for you just fine!

**thelonerife** · 03-26-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by coggonobrien

i forget who did you order tubs from?

I got them from board member jurrassic1. Thier Goodmark pieces. They look good and I'm sure they be fine. I'm going with a wood bed so the flange holes will be no problem.

**thelonerife** · 03-26-2011, 09:37 PM

I bought some hubcaps for 68 GMC from Tim Christian and they will look nice on my wheels after I get them painted. Going with a white rim.
hubcaps
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4546952

my rear wheels 8'' steelies front will be 6''

67chevy1series · 03-26-2011, 09:41 PM

oh my gosh you bought those! those would have killed my bank!!!!!!!!!! but congrats and they are gonna look badazz on your truck

**thelonerife** · 03-28-2011, 10:47 PM

Thanks and yes it does hurt my bank too. But I didn't know when I got to doing the truck as a 68 GMC (which is what it originally is) that things are specific to the year. Like grille, tailgate, hubcaps. The tailgate and hubcaps together cost me 1000.00. I wanted to make it look plane jane. I already have a chrome front bumper so I will have both chrome bumpers, grille and the hubcaps. No other chrome other than the door handles of course.. I'm wanting it to warm up so I can push her outside and do some hole welding (mirrors), and the gas fill will be welded up.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-28-2011, 11:08 PM

no 67 68 trim?

**thelonerife** · 03-28-2011, 11:14 PM

none. I like it on trucks but not the look I want with this one. I did a Cheyenne Super before and new trim was expensive too. I've had my fill of aluminum trim you could say. (for now) tomorrow may be different though lol

**thelonerife** · 03-29-2011, 06:58 PM

I got my NOS GMC hubcaps today. I thought that they would be in better shape but what can you expect from 42 yrs old. I got all the pushed in spots out of them and now they look as good as I do. LOL I'm 42 too.

Cyclone44 · 03-29-2011, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

I got my NOS GMC hubcaps today. I thought that they would be in better shape but what can you expect from 42 yrs old. I got all the pushed in spots out of them and now they look as good as I do. LOL I'm 42 too.

N.O.S.???...I have seen you Chuck!!....You would be hard pressed to pass for driver shape!!.....

.....

**thelonerife** · 03-29-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyclone44

N.O.S.???...I have seen you Chuck!!....You would be hard pressed to pass for driver shape!!.....

.....

Ha You gotta point there!

VA72C10 · 03-29-2011, 07:49 PM

those look all purdy like

**thelonerife** · 04-01-2011, 09:32 PM

16 mo. on this thread and still collecting good parts. Its slower than I thought it was going to be. I will hopefully start working on it soon. Welding is next.

**thelonerife** · 04-02-2011, 07:28 PM

Got some welding done today. The extra mirror holes on each door and the c10 holes on the fenders and the chevrolet letter holes on the hood. I still have to weld up the gas fill hole too. Also welded up my western flyers seat post. much more comfy.

**thelonerife** · 04-02-2011, 07:32 PM

I also got a e brake cover from a board member. I think I want to use stock mirror arms and cut them down and move them forward. I just need to find some now.

mcbassin · 04-02-2011, 09:05 PM

Looking good man! That's cool old bike too.

oldblue1968chevy · 04-02-2011, 09:25 PM

lookin' good! why didnt you leave the chevrolet letters

**thelonerife** · 04-03-2011, 12:45 PM

Hah too many letters for this dumb country boy
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mcbassin · 04-03-2011, 06:21 PM

yes you could chevy in the front and Gmc in the rear.
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**thelonerife** · 04-05-2011, 12:35 AM

GMC guys might not like it though. I have some mirror brackets coming from a board member so I'll try my mod on them.

03-23-2011, 02:10 PM	#1
tatman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Etowah, TN Posts: 3	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Nice build chuck, I was wondering if you could direct me to a step by step process in shortning a 1969 LWB box . Last edited by tatman; 03-23-2011 at 02:29 PM.

03-23-2011, 02:29 PM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside try searching for a build by Purpedo...i think he had some pretty good pics on doing this , also Drewskiren just did it on his crew cab he has some good pics also __________________ 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

03-23-2011, 02:53 PM	#3
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Coming along nicely buddy! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-25-2011, 11:59 PM	#5
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I got the wheel tubs today. Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-26-2011, 09:39 AM	#6
coggonobrien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Coggon, IA Posts: 580	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside i forget who did you order tubs from?

03-26-2011, 11:06 AM	#7
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside so these are after market right? they look good as always, but i just hope they fit and work for you just fine!

03-26-2011, 09:37 PM	#9
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I bought some hubcaps for 68 GMC from Tim Christian and they will look nice on my wheels after I get them painted. Going with a white rim. hubcaps http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4546952 my rear wheels 8'' steelies front will be 6'' Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-26-2011, 09:41 PM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside oh my gosh you bought those! those would have killed my bank!!!!!!!!!! but congrats and they are gonna look badazz on your truck

03-28-2011, 10:47 PM	#11
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Thanks and yes it does hurt my bank too. But I didn't know when I got to doing the truck as a 68 GMC (which is what it originally is) that things are specific to the year. Like grille, tailgate, hubcaps. The tailgate and hubcaps together cost me 1000.00. I wanted to make it look plane jane. I already have a chrome front bumper so I will have both chrome bumpers, grille and the hubcaps. No other chrome other than the door handles of course.. I'm wanting it to warm up so I can push her outside and do some hole welding (mirrors), and the gas fill will be welded up. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-28-2011, 11:08 PM	#12
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside no 67 68 trim? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-28-2011, 11:14 PM	#13
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside none. I like it on trucks but not the look I want with this one. I did a Cheyenne Super before and new trim was expensive too. I've had my fill of aluminum trim you could say. (for now) tomorrow may be different though lol __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-29-2011, 06:58 PM	#14
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I got my NOS GMC hubcaps today. I thought that they would be in better shape but what can you expect from 42 yrs old. I got all the pushed in spots out of them and now they look as good as I do. LOL I'm 42 too. Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-29-2011, 07:49 PM	#17
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside those look all purdy like __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-01-2011, 09:32 PM	#18
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside 16 mo. on this thread and still collecting good parts. Its slower than I thought it was going to be. I will hopefully start working on it soon. Welding is next. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-02-2011, 07:28 PM	#19
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Got some welding done today. The extra mirror holes on each door and the c10 holes on the fenders and the chevrolet letter holes on the hood. I still have to weld up the gas fill hole too. Also welded up my western flyers seat post. much more comfy. Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687



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04-02-2011, 07:32 PM	#20
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I also got a e brake cover from a board member. I think I want to use stock mirror arms and cut them down and move them forward. I just need to find some now. Attached Images __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-02-2011, 09:05 PM	#21
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Looking good man! That's cool old bike too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-02-2011, 09:25 PM	#22
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside lookin' good! why didnt you leave the chevrolet letters __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

04-03-2011, 12:45 PM	#23
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Hah too many letters for this dumb country boy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-03-2011, 06:21 PM	#24
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside yes you could chevy in the front and Gmc in the rear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-05-2011, 12:35 AM	#25
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside GMC guys might not like it though. I have some mirror brackets coming from a board member so I'll try my mod on them. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

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