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yfz450_0569 · 08-03-2010, 11:45 AM

Subscribed! love that build!

POPO1984 · 08-05-2010, 11:41 AM

nice work.

kcjones · 08-09-2010, 02:07 PM

Just read the whole thread - at every point of this build your attention to detail and craftsmanship is not just noticeable, but outstanding. I've read a few "I'm gonna steal that idea!"....I think I'm gonna steal all your ideas!

kyull67 · 08-19-2010, 03:00 PM

Any updates? Your frame turned out awesome!

jlaird · 08-19-2010, 06:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyull67

Any updates? Your frame turned out awesome!

Not really. I'm just fighting a door alignment battle right now.

CheyenneShop · 08-21-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

Not really. I'm just fighting a door alignment battle right now.

I take it the door is winning

McClinton527 · 10-06-2010, 04:45 PM

very awesome build.. Just when I thought I did a really clean job with my airline and brake line I saw this thread and my mind is blown! so so so awesome.. and the door trimming tip is outstanding. my driver door is so tight in the upper corner it makes me sick to think i ignored it, now ive got chipped paint there ha ha. maybe time for a little revision and spotting in my upper door frames!

jlaird · 10-08-2010, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McClinton527

very awesome build.. Just when I thought I did a really clean job with my airline and brake line I saw this thread and my mind is blown! so so so awesome.. and the door trimming tip is outstanding. my driver door is so tight in the upper corner it makes me sick to think i ignored it, now ive got chipped paint there ha ha. maybe time for a little revision and spotting in my upper door frames!

Dude, I LOVE your truck. I posted in your thread too...we have VERY similar tastes. As of right now, the plan is for cream steelies with spyder caps, Cream roof, green body(more of a stock color like forum member tcb-1 which is 504 Yellow Green Poly) and lower trim. I can't wait.

The passenger door is finished. I will post pics later today.

c10layinlow · 10-08-2010, 03:14 AM

sweet build bro, i like your rear set up, is the truck layin frame in the rear with that set up? is this your 4 link your running http://www.*****************/4-link-k...gulated-4-link ... also where did u get get the 4 link mounts on your axle? keep up the good work man lookin sweet!!!

jlaird · 10-08-2010, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c10layinlow

sweet build bro, i like your rear set up, is the truck layin frame in the rear with that set up? is this your 4 link your running http://www.*****************/4-link-k...gulated-4-link ... also where did u get get the 4 link mounts on your axle? keep up the good work man lookin sweet!!!

Yup, got the 4 link from Suicide Doors. The axle tabs I designed. I made an extra set if you are interested. They are CNC cut from .25" steel.

jlaird · 10-08-2010, 11:23 PM

Got the drivers side door finished. The curved part of the window frame was just about hitting the cab, so some reconstructive surgery happened. I had two pairs of doors; the doors that were original to the cab which were rusted to hell on the bottom, and a second pair I bought that were rust free. So what I did was took the window frame out of the original doors (kind of as practice to make sure I could get the window frame out) and put the window frame in the good shells. I also cut the frame at the upper left hand corner to fix the door gap in that area. Then I positioned the window frame in the door shell where I wanted it and spot welded it back in. Here is a before and after:

BEFORE

AFTER

This is what it looks like after you get it out

Here is the frame out and where I cut and welded it

Here is how the other door gaps came out. Not too shabby for a first timer! Remember, I replaced the entire floor, both lower pillars, cab corner, and the rocker. I'm pretty happy with the results.

The right end of the rocker was sliced and new metal put in to align with the door.

You've probably seen this before, but here is a way to be able to hold a small filler piece of meta,l that you cant get behind, for welding.

Last one of the day: Here is how to bolt a door on all by yourself. I had a piece of left over steel that was in the shape of a "c". One lip was small enough to tuck under the door so I could bolt a strap to it and lift the door with a hoist.

greystoke · 10-08-2010, 11:28 PM

That's a cool trick...maybe a picture of what the steel piece looks like. It looks like it really helped to get them on with good gaps.

VA72C10 · 10-08-2010, 11:53 PM

Very nice work! Those gaps look great!

**LEEVON** · 10-09-2010, 09:58 AM

Yes, you should be very proud, nice work. The gaps look great.

kvn1011 · 10-09-2010, 12:48 PM

I know this has already been brought up, but .............the gaps look great lol ...awesome build!
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jwalk · 10-09-2010, 02:18 PM

Dude that turned out great! Your whole truck is looking awesome!
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chapster · 11-06-2010, 05:44 PM

Any updates?

kvn1011 · 12-29-2010, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chapster

Any updates?

ditto!

jgrisafi · 12-29-2010, 12:28 PM

Outstanding job man, can't wait to see the final product.

garagemonster · 01-31-2011, 10:13 AM

Lookin good
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**N2TRUX** · 02-01-2011, 11:20 AM

Nice gaps. Lets see some more updates.

**67cheby** · 02-01-2011, 11:37 AM

Yep yep ...what everyone else said

kvn1011 · 07-13-2011, 03:32 AM

ttt
any updates??

cflvulcan · 09-19-2011, 10:42 AM

Long time no see, lol. The progress your making is unbelievable. Makes me wana rip my ****box apart and do it yet again hahaha. Looks great josh keep up the good work! -tom
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kvn1011 · 10-11-2011, 11:42 PM

looking good bro!!

08-03-2010, 11:45 AM	#1
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Subscribed! love that build!

08-05-2010, 11:41 AM	#2
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 nice work. __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

08-09-2010, 02:07 PM	#3
kcjones I wish I was a cowboy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 409	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Just read the whole thread - at every point of this build your attention to detail and craftsmanship is not just noticeable, but outstanding. I've read a few "I'm gonna steal that idea!"....I think I'm gonna steal all your ideas! __________________ -Kris Met list: Cyclone,Wilson,TranzAm,extd56,hotrodhomi,mnky30,Rokcrln,Brad,JerryJones(well, his truck anyway).

08-19-2010, 03:00 PM	#4
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Any updates? Your frame turned out awesome! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

10-06-2010, 04:45 PM	#7
McClinton527 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Albany, Oregon Posts: 66	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 very awesome build.. Just when I thought I did a really clean job with my airline and brake line I saw this thread and my mind is blown! so so so awesome.. and the door trimming tip is outstanding. my driver door is so tight in the upper corner it makes me sick to think i ignored it, now ive got chipped paint there ha ha. maybe time for a little revision and spotting in my upper door frames!

10-08-2010, 03:14 AM	#9
c10layinlow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: livermore Posts: 58	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 sweet build bro, i like your rear set up, is the truck layin frame in the rear with that set up? is this your 4 link your running http://www.*****************/4-link-k...gulated-4-link ... also where did u get get the 4 link mounts on your axle? keep up the good work man lookin sweet!!!

10-08-2010, 11:23 PM	#11
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Got the drivers side door finished. The curved part of the window frame was just about hitting the cab, so some reconstructive surgery happened. I had two pairs of doors; the doors that were original to the cab which were rusted to hell on the bottom, and a second pair I bought that were rust free. So what I did was took the window frame out of the original doors (kind of as practice to make sure I could get the window frame out) and put the window frame in the good shells. I also cut the frame at the upper left hand corner to fix the door gap in that area. Then I positioned the window frame in the door shell where I wanted it and spot welded it back in. Here is a before and after: BEFORE AFTER This is what it looks like after you get it out Here is the frame out and where I cut and welded it Here is how the other door gaps came out. Not too shabby for a first timer! Remember, I replaced the entire floor, both lower pillars, cab corner, and the rocker. I'm pretty happy with the results. The right end of the rocker was sliced and new metal put in to align with the door. You've probably seen this before, but here is a way to be able to hold a small filler piece of meta,l that you cant get behind, for welding. Last one of the day: Here is how to bolt a door on all by yourself. I had a piece of left over steel that was in the shape of a "c". One lip was small enough to tuck under the door so I could bolt a strap to it and lift the door with a hoist.

10-08-2010, 11:28 PM	#12
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 That's a cool trick...maybe a picture of what the steel piece looks like. It looks like it really helped to get them on with good gaps. __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

10-08-2010, 11:53 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Very nice work! Those gaps look great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-09-2010, 09:58 AM	#14
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Yes, you should be very proud, nice work. The gaps look great. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-09-2010, 12:48 PM	#15
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 I know this has already been brought up, but .............the gaps look great lol ...awesome build! Posted via Mobile Device

10-09-2010, 02:18 PM	#16
jwalk What was I thinking? Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: oklahoma Posts: 1,137	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Dude that turned out great! Your whole truck is looking awesome! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Justin '68 C/10 Custom Long wide bed '78 GMC Sierra short wide Project: Second time around...'68 short wide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423949

11-06-2010, 05:44 PM	#17
chapster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: .. Posts: 455	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Any updates? __________________ 1967 GMC shorty Parts Pile: NoLimit, Accu Air, Kore 3, Matts Classic Bowtie, March Performance, Lokar, ScottsHot Rods, Vintage Air, American Auto Wire, Circle D, Accu Air, Borla, Budnik, Ididit, One Piece Windows, Doug Thorley, Pypes, AutoLoc, Porterbuilt, CPP, Dynamat, Dakota Digital, Fesler 1968 Chevy c10 shorty Stepper (Patina LS project) 1967 gmc custom Long Box (Farm Truck Project)

12-29-2010, 12:28 PM	#19
jgrisafi Velocity Speed Shop Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 172	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Outstanding job man, can't wait to see the final product. __________________ --------------------------------------------------- My Build Thread ..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=288143 My Garage ..... http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/OCD69

01-31-2011, 10:13 AM	#20
garagemonster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tulare ca Posts: 35	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Lookin good Posted via Mobile Device



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02-01-2011, 11:20 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Nice gaps. Lets see some more updates. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

02-01-2011, 11:37 AM	#22
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Yep yep ...what everyone else said __________________ 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

07-13-2011, 03:32 AM	#23
kvn1011 Kvn1011 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kankakee il Posts: 560	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 ttt any updates??

09-19-2011, 10:42 AM	#24
cflvulcan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Utica, NY Posts: 315	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Long time no see, lol. The progress your making is unbelievable. Makes me wana rip my ***box apart and do it yet again hahaha. Looks great josh keep up the good work! -tom Posted via Mobile Device*

10-11-2011, 11:42 PM	#25
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