Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab - Page 16 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RockTonka · 01-05-2013, 04:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

geez not just one man palace but two!!

love it! and the truck looks killer with the cab on it

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Originally Posted by C@rnut001

This truck is looking great and I love your two new shops...that is so awesome for you guys to be able to do the things that you do. Thanks for sharing the pictures!

Thanks for taking the time to comment...always cool!

We're anxious to get back in the middle of these projects, having space will let us work back and forth on them at the same time...no more more stacking/unstacking to make room to work.

The first few weekends were spent getting the shop "office" whipped in to shape...trim, paint, carpet, and guy stuff.

The Texaco can lamp/table (collection of broke parts) was our first project in this place

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-05-2013, 08:31 AM

Looks like you guys have broke a few outter axle shafts by the way that lamp is built..

RockTonka · 01-06-2013, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks like you guys have broke a few outter axle shafts by the way that lamp is built..

Yea, outters, inners, R&Ps, output shafts, spindles...the jeep eats parts

RockTonka · 01-06-2013, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by McMurphy

Just all around cool stuff man, congrats !

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Originally Posted by Apathybot

Intense jealousy. Shop and project wise!

Thanks, it's been a long, hard, pull...but we're glad to be here!

Apathybot · 01-05-2013, 11:56 PM

Intense jealousy. Shop and project wise!

jbclassix · 01-06-2013, 12:00 AM

House warming party?

RockTonka · 01-06-2013, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jbclassix

House warming party?

Bring it!

My son and I have been talking that it would be cool to have a meet and greet here...maybe after we get settled in a bit.

Dinos63 · 01-06-2013, 12:19 PM

killer job!!

RockTonka · 01-14-2013, 02:28 AM

Thanks Dino!!

My boy and I worked a bit on fitting the front clip into place to help position the cab before jumping into making cab mounts. We still have a bit of tuning, but it's pretty close. Hope to have the cab locked down next weekend.

**clemdaddy** · 01-15-2013, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RockTonka

Bring it!

My son and I have been talking that it would be cool to have a meet and greet here...maybe after we get settled in a bit.

now thats what i'm talking about...keep us posted, love to see that shop in person.

Jmorales3181 · 01-14-2013, 07:33 AM

That thing looks mean! It's coming out really nice!
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McMurphy · 01-14-2013, 12:49 PM

I have a rope ladder I am not using ..... you are going to need something to help climb up into that monster.... after all, we are not 16 years old any more !!

Oh and welcome to page 17 !!!!

Strodder · 01-20-2013, 12:20 PM

Meet & Greet would be great. You sure have the place for it. Love the man cave.

66-PMD-GMC · 01-20-2013, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Meet & Greet would be great. You sure have the place for it. Love the man cave.

OK, Dennis...
You me and anyone we can find should do our own "cruise" to RockTonka's place...

Get about 15-20 60-66 trucks on the 40 to their place....
That would be cool

Kinda like a Hot Rod Power Tour..
We could call it the 60-66 Growler Tour...

oklahomaduner · 02-25-2013, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

OK, Dennis...
You me and anyone we can find should do our own "cruise" to RockTonka's place...

Get about 15-20 60-66 trucks on the 40 to their place....
That would be cool

Kinda like a Hot Rod Power Tour..
We could call it the 60-66 Growler Tour...

^^^ I LKE IT!!!!
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**Dieselwrencher** · 01-15-2013, 05:50 PM

Holly cow, congrats on your guys's new place! That is totally awesome! I'd love to have those 2 shops! The truck is looking killer, love the burb too!

3/4ton Randy · 01-18-2013, 01:01 PM

Guys, that truck is awesome! You have been giving me a ton of ideas... I have a 66 GMC 3/4 ton 2wd. I would like to change from coil springs to leaf springs in the front with a solid axle, (I don't need 4wd). I like the lifted look, but can't find anything aftermarket that fits my vehicle. But if I copy your leaf spring shackles... What do you guys think, or do you know of something aftermarket I have missed?

oklahomaduner · 02-25-2013, 09:57 PM

Not much has been done lately, we've been working on dad's trucks more than mine...

In the quest for parts for my dads '58 I spent 3 hours walking through a local yard in the rain/sleet through the mud, as I was about to give up I get the urge to walk to the far end of the yard. (3/4 mile of mud) And I see this truck, almost completely rust free, good doors, solid cab, solid inner and outer fenders, I was in shock... Haha but I pulled the hood, grill, and emblems.

Now I have a problem, I can't decide which hood to use!! What do you guys think??

oklahomaduner · 02-25-2013, 10:01 PM

Old hood
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oklahomaduner · 02-25-2013, 10:03 PM

New hood
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Dub_X · 02-25-2013, 10:26 PM

I would go with the blue GMC hood, but I'm partial to 64/65/66.

It just depends on which hood you think makes the truck look better. They both look good, but like I said, I'm partial to 64, 65 and 66 so I'd run the blue one. Lol

Mr Pops · 02-25-2013, 11:21 PM

I like both, but since your truck is huge and mean looking, I think the 60 hood would suit it better, even though it's not correct to the cab..
For your truck I would use the 1960 hood with the 1960 C60 grill to go with it.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-25-2013, 11:41 PM

I'd go with the green hood, and I'd also go back and try to get the rest of the body from that thing. That's crazy it's crusher bait!

Luther Grimace · 05-08-2013, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I'd go with the green hood, and I'd also go back and try to get the rest of the body from that thing. That's crazy it's crusher bait!

I agree! You and your Dad need to get a wrecker after that truck now that it is dry. That truck looks too nice to be in the wrecking yard. Find some school bus axles to put under it and slam it on some air bags!

88Lt1wagon · 02-25-2013, 11:43 PM

I like the eyebrow hoods, myself
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01-05-2013, 08:31 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,591	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Looks like you guys have broke a few outter axle shafts by the way that lamp is built.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-05-2013, 11:56 PM	#5
Apathybot Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cabot AR Posts: 6	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Intense jealousy. Shop and project wise!

01-06-2013, 12:00 AM	#6
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab House warming party? __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-06-2013, 12:19 PM	#8
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab killer job!! __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-14-2013, 02:28 AM	#9
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,513	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Thanks Dino!! My boy and I worked a bit on fitting the front clip into place to help position the cab before jumping into making cab mounts. We still have a bit of tuning, but it's pretty close. Hope to have the cab locked down next weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

01-14-2013, 07:33 AM	#11
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab That thing looks mean! It's coming out really nice! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

01-14-2013, 12:49 PM	#12
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I have a rope ladder I am not using ..... you are going to need something to help climb up into that monster.... after all, we are not 16 years old any more !! Oh and welcome to page 17 !!!! __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

01-20-2013, 12:20 PM	#13
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Meet & Greet would be great. You sure have the place for it. Love the man cave. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

01-15-2013, 05:50 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Holly cow, congrats on your guys's new place! That is totally awesome! I'd love to have those 2 shops! The truck is looking killer, love the burb too! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-18-2013, 01:01 PM	#17
3/4ton Randy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 54	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Guys, that truck is awesome! You have been giving me a ton of ideas... I have a 66 GMC 3/4 ton 2wd. I would like to change from coil springs to leaf springs in the front with a solid axle, (I don't need 4wd). I like the lifted look, but can't find anything aftermarket that fits my vehicle. But if I copy your leaf spring shackles... What do you guys think, or do you know of something aftermarket I have missed?

02-25-2013, 09:57 PM	#18
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Not much has been done lately, we've been working on dad's trucks more than mine... In the quest for parts for my dads '58 I spent 3 hours walking through a local yard in the rain/sleet through the mud, as I was about to give up I get the urge to walk to the far end of the yard. (3/4 mile of mud) And I see this truck, almost completely rust free, good doors, solid cab, solid inner and outer fenders, I was in shock... Haha but I pulled the hood, grill, and emblems. Now I have a problem, I can't decide which hood to use!! What do you guys think?? Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

02-25-2013, 10:01 PM	#19
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Old hood Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

02-25-2013, 10:03 PM	#20
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab New hood Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

02-25-2013, 10:26 PM	#21
Dub_X Professional Crow Bar Tosser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairview, Missouri [Joplin Area] Posts: 872	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I would go with the blue GMC hood, but I'm partial to 64/65/66. It just depends on which hood you think makes the truck look better. They both look good, but like I said, I'm partial to 64, 65 and 66 so I'd run the blue one. Lol __________________ Will My Beast "Big Nasty": '92 GMC Sierra K1500 Ext. Cab L31 Swap 4x4 Conversion: 2" Body Lift, 3" Skyjacker Suspension Lift, 9.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 3:73 Gears, 350cid L31 Vortec 5700, 4L60-E Overdrive Automatic My Dad's Beast: CUSTOM '97 Chevrolet Silverado K3500 4-Door Mega Cab Project: 10.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 4:10 Gears, 5.7L 350cid SBC Vortec, 4L80-E Overdrive Automatic "I'd rather PUSH my Chevy than DRIVE your Ford!"

02-25-2013, 11:21 PM	#22
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I like both, but since your truck is huge and mean looking, I think the 60 hood would suit it better, even though it's not correct to the cab.. For your truck I would use the 1960 hood with the 1960 C60 grill to go with it. __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel



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02-25-2013, 11:41 PM	#23
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I'd go with the green hood, and I'd also go back and try to get the rest of the body from that thing. That's crazy it's crusher bait! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-25-2013, 11:43 PM	#25
88Lt1wagon Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kennewick, WA Posts: 128	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I like the eyebrow hoods, myself Posted via Mobile Device __________________ -Jason '66 C10 LWB 2 BBL 283 w/ T-5 '90 V1500 Suburban TBI 350 w/ 700R4

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