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**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.

**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?

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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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!

88Lt1wagon · 02-25-2013, 11:43 PM

I like the eyebrow hoods, myself
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Tazfink · 02-26-2013, 12:27 AM

I have always been curious how the fenders of the big trucks would look like on a big 4x4 like yours. I think the big tires would look sweet fillimg up the flares . Maybe one of the photoshop gurus could take the cab and fenders you found and graft it onto your chassis.
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jonzcustomshop · 02-26-2013, 04:11 AM

I would go with the 60 chev hood, I painted the 61 parklight housings in mine to kind of get the center to "float".

are you goiong to cut down the big 60 grille and use it?

shame that big 60 went down, looks like og paint, and if the pass side is half as nice looking as the drivers.....it would have been a perfect candidate for a conversion like the yellow one.
also a couple 4x4's with the big truck front clip...both in dire need of having the big flares grafted to thier rear wheelwells too though...I think the measurement for the original 9.00 20's on the big trucks is a 44 inch diameter..

Desert.Chevy · 02-26-2013, 06:39 AM

The 60 looks good on your truck.
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Dino Driver · 02-26-2013, 11:26 AM

I love the double hump hood. I'd love to get ahold of the doors on that truck too...mine are in bad shape.

RANDY COX · 02-26-2013, 08:56 PM

Me actually I think the 60 hood goes better with the GMC grill,But what do I know,You've
changed everything else so why not.It's your build so BUILD it LIKE YOU want it.All of Yalls
Projects Rock..

Jmorales3181 · 02-26-2013, 10:29 PM

I like the green hood myself...they are kind of growing on me. With all the work you are doing I think you should go back and grab those fenders too!
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62 short step · 02-26-2013, 10:43 PM

60 hood for sure!! A little biased though, lol.

Walts_restoration · 02-26-2013, 10:45 PM

60 hood, and do some pressed inserts like your bumper.

66-PMD-GMC · 02-26-2013, 11:16 PM

The fenders, running boards hood and grill off that donor flat bed will give the truck a more "powerful" stance. The hood alone makes the front end look to busy..
The GMC hood looks better with the GMC grill...... IMHO

**argonaut** · 02-28-2013, 11:24 AM

The 60 hood definitely looks better with your early style double hump dash and the double lights grill.
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66 GMC Truckin · 02-28-2013, 10:38 PM

Lookin fantastic! Definitely inspirational stuff here! I'll chime in and say that I like the 60 hood with GMC grille, but think you should go back and get the flared fenders for the front to make it a true HD GMC!

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vk_chevy · 03-05-2013, 01:52 AM

perhaps I am late to the party but I say use the old hood. don't get me wrong I like the green hood as well but the old one seems to "fit" your truck better

01-15-2013, 05:50 PM	#402
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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	#403
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?

01-20-2013, 12:20 PM	#404
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*

02-25-2013, 09:57 PM	#407
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	#408
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	#409
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	#410
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	#411
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

02-25-2013, 11:41 PM	#412
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	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	#413
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

02-26-2013, 12:27 AM	#414
Tazfink Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Watertown, SD Posts: 30	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I have always been curious how the fenders of the big trucks would look like on a big 4x4 like yours. I think the big tires would look sweet fillimg up the flares . Maybe one of the photoshop gurus could take the cab and fenders you found and graft it onto your chassis. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Rust does NOT look cool." - Me "Patina is earned, not made." - Old Hot Rodder. Cylinder Index The Cylinder Index (or C.I.) is a measurement device in which the total number of internal combustion engine cylinders (working or non-working) owned by an individual (single-cylinder chainsaws, lawnmowers, 2-cycle, 4-cycle, multi-clinder diesels, trucks and farm tractors) are tallied. The Garage Logician who attains a C.I. in excess of his age is revered. - Joe Soucheray, Mayor of Garage Logic.

02-26-2013, 04:11 AM	#415
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I would go with the 60 chev hood, I painted the 61 parklight housings in mine to kind of get the center to "float". are you goiong to cut down the big 60 grille and use it? shame that big 60 went down, looks like og paint, and if the pass side is half as nice looking as the drivers.....it would have been a perfect candidate for a conversion like the yellow one. also a couple 4x4's with the big truck front clip...both in dire need of having the big flares grafted to thier rear wheelwells too though...I think the measurement for the original 9.00 20's on the big trucks is a 44 inch diameter.. Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

02-26-2013, 06:39 AM	#416
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 338	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab The 60 looks good on your truck. Posted via Mobile Device

02-26-2013, 11:26 AM	#417
Dino Driver Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 107	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I love the double hump hood. I'd love to get ahold of the doors on that truck too...mine are in bad shape. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456437

02-26-2013, 08:56 PM	#418
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Me actually I think the 60 hood goes better with the GMC grill,But what do I know,You've changed everything else so why not.It's your build so BUILD it LIKE YOU want it.All of Yalls Projects Rock.. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4



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02-26-2013, 10:29 PM	#419
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I like the green hood myself...they are kind of growing on me. With all the work you are doing I think you should go back and grab those fenders too! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

02-26-2013, 10:43 PM	#420
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab 60 hood for sure!! A little biased though, lol. __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

02-26-2013, 10:45 PM	#421
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab 60 hood, and do some pressed inserts like your bumper. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

02-26-2013, 11:16 PM	#422
66-PMD-GMC The 60-66 GMC/Pontiac guy.... Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Apache Junction, Arizona Posts: 1,306	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab The fenders, running boards hood and grill off that donor flat bed will give the truck a more "powerful" stance. The hood alone makes the front end look to busy.. The GMC hood looks better with the GMC grill...... IMHO __________________ Building Genuine Pontiac Firepowered cars and trucks for several decades. Why Pontiac?? That's just me daring to be different. Projects.. 63 C10 Short Wheel Base fleetside (The Pro-Street) currently under reconstruction. 440CID 2X4 Pontiac

02-28-2013, 11:24 AM	#423
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab The 60 hood definitely looks better with your early style double hump dash and the double lights grill. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

02-28-2013, 10:38 PM	#424
66 GMC Truckin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Saskatoon, SK Posts: 10	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Lookin fantastic! Definitely inspirational stuff here! I'll chime in and say that I like the 60 hood with GMC grille, but think you should go back and get the flared fenders for the front to make it a true HD GMC! Posted via Mobile Device

03-05-2013, 01:52 AM	#425
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab perhaps I am late to the party but I say use the old hood. don't get me wrong I like the green hood as well but the old one seems to "fit" your truck better __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

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