1981 Chevrolet C50 Pick-up Conversion

[LEEVON]

Holy smokes, this is a monstrous undertaking and cool too. How did I miss it? I better not keep reading, if I got a bug and came home with one of these Mrs. Leevon would have her bags packed before it was all the way in the garage (if I had one big enough for it). LOL

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by LEEVON

Holy smokes, this is a monstrous undertaking and cool too. How did I miss it? I better not keep reading, if I got a bug and came home with one of these Mrs. Leevon would have her bags packed before it was all the way in the garage (if I had one big enough for it). LOL

I think my wife is the opposite... She likes it when I have a project, keeps her free time and mine separate.

[truckfan]

Here you go dreamers..... Start with a C-60 with a 350 and a 5 and 2, with 7500 (not thousand) miles! you would be so far ahead on mechanicals and body work. It does not have Budd wheels, but it is so slick

http://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa...=6&acctid=3544

[Bigasstrux]

I have in my shop a 1978 Chevy C65, powered by a Detroit Diesel 453T, Allison AT545 Transmission. It's an ex-firetruck with less than 3000 miles on it. A very rare truck with factory A/C.
Good trucks are out there, you just have to hunt them down.

[JRANGER]

Originally Posted by Bigasstrux

I have in my shop a 1978 Chevy C65, powered by a Detroit Diesel 453T, Allison AT545 Transmission. It's an ex-firetruck with less than 3000 miles on it. A very rare truck with factory A/C.
Good trucks are out there, you just have to hunt them down.

SHOWOFF!! lol

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by Bigasstrux

I have in my shop a 1978 Chevy C65, powered by a Detroit Diesel 453T, Allison AT545 Transmission. It's an ex-firetruck with less than 3000 miles on it. A very rare truck with factory A/C.
Good trucks are out there, you just have to hunt them down.

Sweet ride!

[wwj75c30]

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/3234876236.html
i just saw this on cl thought id show you guys, must be intresting to drive lol

[MrBeast]

Originally Posted by wwj75c30

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/3234876236.html
i just saw this on cl thought id show you guys, must be intresting to drive lol

That is a cool truck, but man they messed up cutting that hole in the roof for the AC, there is no way you are going to patch that with out warping the roof.

[wwj75c30]

yea idk how thatd be fixed lol

[UPNADM]

Nothing too exciting tonight... Stripped, primed and painted the outer dual wheels.

Shined up my lugs and put some paint to them. Will get the rear wheels on tomorrow, and then hopefully get some progress done on the box. I would like to see it drilled and bolted to the sub frame this weekend.

I hope my lug covers come soon, looking forward to seeing them on the truck.

[missinfishin10]

Great Build thread!

Cant wait to see some the bed and some color on it.

Around my area there are literally dozens of these sitting around in fields and pastures. I like the early 70 ones too.

[superduty_59]

One Bad Ass ride. I hope to see a diesel in there soon! Would love to find a 67-72 to do this to.

Hey just curious are you from the USA and just live in Canada? I read your parents live here and you come here to work and vacation. Just curious either way.

[slipkorn34]

man this thing is awesome, i cant wait to see it come closer to completion.

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by superduty_59

One Bad Ass ride. I hope to see a diesel in there soon! Would love to find a 67-72 to do this to.

Hey just curious are you from the USA and just live in Canada? I read your parents live here and you come here to work and vacation. Just curious either way.

I am a Canadian guy, went to university in West Palm Beach, Florida though. My parents winter in the Mission Texas area from December to Aprilish.

I do visit the US quite a bit. Will be in Vegas at the end of October for the AAPEX/SEMA show.

[UPNADM]

Got the wheels on yesterday, that is about it...

[UPNADM]

Shortly after getting my wheels on a bunch of loons showed up at the shop.... Not much got done after that... ha.

But we did get this photo of a dare to funnel a beer out using my shop funnel. I wonder how he feels today....

[JRANGER]

ROFL!!! That is cool but nasty....o lord the chemicals

[UPNADM]

Originally Posted by JRANGER

ROFL!!! That is cool but nasty....o lord the chemicals

That it is... I just finished pouring fuel into the tank to start it up for the boys... That lad is daring individual.

There have been several dares and bets over the years with these guys.

[UPNADM]

Got a little afternoon motivation. Put some color to the back of the cab. Hoping to the the front of the box painted, possibly tomorrow night.

Getting closer...

[superduty_59]

Some polished aluminum Alcoa's would look sweet on there!

[68Timber]

Just found this, awesome work!

[Towstrap]

nice build welcome too the big truck club
lol

[UPNADM]

Got home tonight and did a little work on the front of the box. Got it shined up, primed and some paint on it.

Then I set it in place. Tomorrow I will get some carriage bolts and drill and fasten the box to the sub frame.

[JRANGER]

aww really no side shot? lol looks great

[UPNADM]

Some more pics of the bed on.

Also got some mufflers to tone down a bit of the noise. My neighbors and wife should be happy now... ha!

Question

How much gap is between a the back of the cab and the front of the box on a regular pick up? I am trying to determine my mounting point. Any insight would be appreciated.