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67C10Step · 02-01-2024, 09:40 PM

Great build and nice truck! I think the stance fits the truck just fine.

You will get a lot of waves and thumbs up when that rig rolls down the highway.

D.B · 02-02-2024, 09:21 AM

Perfect stance, I wouldn't change it. It looks like it's ready to get some work done.

**LockDoc** · 02-02-2024, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Great job on the truck!

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Originally Posted by Sheepdip

1/2"or 1"......It's still a mighty fine job and a looker!

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Originally Posted by 67C10Step

Great build and nice truck! I think the stance fits the truck just fine.

You will get a lot of waves and thumbs up when that rig rolls down the highway.

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Originally Posted by D.B

Perfect stance, I wouldn't change it. It looks like it's ready to get some work done.

Thanks for the feedback and kind words everyone. Hopefully it will get a lot of work done next Spring....

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fatbass · 02-03-2024, 06:06 PM

I predict $140K at Barrett-Jackson.

**LockDoc** · 02-04-2024, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fatbass

I predict $140K at Barrett-Jackson.

I'd say you are very optimistic, but I like the way you think....

Thanks.

**LockDoc** · 02-06-2024, 05:27 PM

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My friend Ron came down yesterday to go out to lunch with me and he stayed long enough to help me get started on the rear wheel tubs. I had the pieces cut so he helped me get the filler pieces tacked onto the inside sections.

First picture shows the inside section and the filler piece. Second shows the pieces tacked together (I finished welding it up after he left) and the third shows the passengers side finished up and set in place. The filler piece is slid underneath the outside section, that way I can just mark along the outside edge of the filler for my width, pull it back out and cut it off.

**raggedjim** · 02-07-2024, 09:16 AM

You guys are doing great work! Rg

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2024, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by raggedjim

You guys are doing great work! Rg

Thanks Roger. I'm hoping to get the other side finished up today.

**LockDoc** · 02-07-2024, 11:05 PM

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I pretty much finished up the drivers side and set it in place I will have to take a picture tomorrow. I had to unload an old safe that a friend of mine gave me. It probably weighs 600 or 700 pounds.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-08-2024, 11:15 AM

Very nice work Leon! I'm guessing this is one of the lowest budget trucks you've built? Just think if you started acquiring the parts for it now. You'd probably have 30% more into it minimum I bet.

**LockDoc** · 02-08-2024, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Very nice work Leon! I'm guessing this is one of the lowest budget trucks you've built? Just think if you started acquiring the parts for it now. You'd probably have 30% more into it minimum I bet.

Yes it is Ryan.

I don't think I would have tackled the project if I was starting to collect parts for it today. I haven't figured up how much I have in it but I'm guessing it's around 5 or 6 thousand.
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**LockDoc** · 02-08-2024, 02:34 PM

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A picture of the driver side tub. I need to weld a piece of metal on the back edge of the filler. I will do that when I take it back out to finish it up.

**LockDoc** · 02-19-2024, 01:08 PM

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I made the under floor brackets for the seat belt retractor bolts yesterday. Since I used the '91 seat belts I had to drill new mounting holes in the cab floor for the retractors.

I use aluminum flashing material to make my patterns with. It cuts and bends easily and holds it's shape while you are working with it, unlike cardboard.

I sold my sheet metal brake but the guy only lives a couple of miles from me and he said I could come over and use it any time I wanted to. I took them over yesterday afternoon and bent them up. Cleaned them up, drilled the holes, and put a couple of coats of paint on them last night, and installed them this morning. That's another job off the punch list.... .

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-19-2024, 05:13 PM

Nice work and good 8dea on the aluminum pattern.

**Getter-Done** · 02-19-2024, 10:50 PM

Nice work as Usually and Very smart gaining shop space.

Then going to the Neighbors to use the bender.

All jokes aside I will Remember the Flashing trick.

**LockDoc** · 02-19-2024, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice work and good idea on the aluminum pattern.

Thanks Ryan. I have used that stuff for a long time

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Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Nice work as Usually and Very smart gaining shop space.

Then going to the Neighbors to use the bender.

All jokes aside I will Remember the Flashing trick.

It was a 4 ft long bender and the stand was made out of the back of a big truck frame, so I gained quite a bit of room in the shop and made a few bucks in the process...

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**3757chevy** · 02-20-2024, 12:14 AM

That is very nice Leon . I've been sitting back watching and am impressed with the amount of money you saved by using what you have. I need to learn how to use up some of my extra parts I been sitting on before they're not worth using.

**LockDoc** · 02-20-2024, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by 3757chevy

That is very nice Leon . I've been sitting back watching and am impressed with the amount of money you saved by using what you have. I need to learn how to use up some of my extra parts I been sitting on before they're not worth using.

Thanks Mike. I have sold quite a few parts locally but I wanted to get this last project done so I could make sure I had enough decent parts to finish it. I have a short fleetside truck back in the corner of the shop that my boy wants to finish up. I started it back in 2008 so it has been on the back burner for a while.....

**jerry moss** · 02-21-2024, 12:09 AM

Leon great job on a small budget and a sturdy working truck

that's kind of how i'm building my 69/72 suburban-just stuff i already had or traded for. and according to my homeowners insurance I still have too much "stuff"

**LockDoc** · 02-21-2024, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jerry moss

Leon great job on a small budget and a sturdy working truck

that's kind of how i'm building my 69/72 suburban-just stuff i already had or traded for. and according to my homeowners insurance I still have too much "stuff"

Thanks Jerry.

Luckily my homeowners insurance doesn't care how much stuff I have. When the adjuster came to look at my Derecho damaged barn, I had everything from the barn out in the yard (and it was a LOT of stuff) all he said was (Quote) "You had all of that stuff in the barn?" Yep, every bit of it. He said "WoW"....

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**LockDoc** · 03-04-2024, 07:23 PM

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I installed the "Real" truck mirrors today....

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**zicc1835** · 03-04-2024, 08:29 PM

now its REALLY a truck LOL......

looks great

CG · 03-04-2024, 10:03 PM

Such a neat truck. You really did an awesome job!

**Getter-Done** · 03-04-2024, 10:41 PM

Looking Good

**clay68c10** · 03-04-2024, 10:50 PM

So what’s the first thing you’re going to tow??

02-01-2024, 09:40 PM	#1
67C10Step Registered User Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Beebe, AR Posts: 2,449	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Great build and nice truck! I think the stance fits the truck just fine. You will get a lot of waves and thumbs up when that rig rolls down the highway. __________________ 1967 C10 1980 Jeep CJ5 2020 Toyota 4Runner 2024 Toyota Tundra

02-02-2024, 09:21 AM	#2
D.B Registered User Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Keller, Texas Posts: 458	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Perfect stance, I wouldn't change it. It looks like it's ready to get some work done.

02-03-2024, 06:06 PM	#4
fatbass Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: South Ogden, Utah Posts: 171	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread I predict $140K at Barrett-Jackson. __________________ '71 C/20 350/T350.

02-06-2024, 05:27 PM	#6
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - My friend Ron came down yesterday to go out to lunch with me and he stayed long enough to help me get started on the rear wheel tubs. I had the pieces cut so he helped me get the filler pieces tacked onto the inside sections. First picture shows the inside section and the filler piece. Second shows the pieces tacked together (I finished welding it up after he left) and the third shows the passengers side finished up and set in place. The filler piece is slid underneath the outside section, that way I can just mark along the outside edge of the filler for my width, pull it back out and cut it off. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-06-2024 at 05:32 PM.

02-07-2024, 09:16 AM	#7
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,450	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread You guys are doing great work! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

02-07-2024, 11:05 PM	#9
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - I pretty much finished up the drivers side and set it in place I will have to take a picture tomorrow. I had to unload an old safe that a friend of mine gave me. It probably weighs 600 or 700 pounds. __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-08-2024, 11:15 AM	#10
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Very nice work Leon! I'm guessing this is one of the lowest budget trucks you've built? Just think if you started acquiring the parts for it now. You'd probably have 30% more into it minimum I bet. __________________ 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.*

02-08-2024, 02:34 PM	#12
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - A picture of the driver side tub. I need to weld a piece of metal on the back edge of the filler. I will do that when I take it back out to finish it up. Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-19-2024, 01:08 PM	#13
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - I made the under floor brackets for the seat belt retractor bolts yesterday. Since I used the '91 seat belts I had to drill new mounting holes in the cab floor for the retractors. I use aluminum flashing material to make my patterns with. It cuts and bends easily and holds it's shape while you are working with it, unlike cardboard. I sold my sheet metal brake but the guy only lives a couple of miles from me and he said I could come over and use it any time I wanted to. I took them over yesterday afternoon and bent them up. Cleaned them up, drilled the holes, and put a couple of coats of paint on them last night, and installed them this morning. That's another job off the punch list.... . Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 02-19-2024 at 02:02 PM.

02-19-2024, 05:13 PM	#14
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Nice work and good 8dea on the aluminum pattern. __________________ 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.*

02-19-2024, 10:50 PM	#15
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,939	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Nice work as Usually and Very smart gaining shop space. Then going to the Neighbors to use the bender. All jokes aside I will Remember the Flashing trick. __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

02-20-2024, 12:14 AM	#17
3757chevy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Near Canon City ,Colorado Posts: 3,914	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread That is very nice Leon . I've been sitting back watching and am impressed with the amount of money you saved by using what you have. I need to learn how to use up some of my extra parts I been sitting on before they're not worth using. __________________ '35 1/2 ton Pickup (bought 2020) '68 C10 Suburban (bought 2021) '72 K5 Blazer (bought 2013) '67 Stepside (bought 1997-sold 2021) '96 Bronco Eddie Bauer (inherited 2010) My 1st day here-'67 C10(sold)and '72 K5 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702056 "Another Blue Chevy"(1935) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799203 '68 Burb...https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=822994 MIKE

02-21-2024, 12:09 AM	#19
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,838	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Leon great job on a small budget and a sturdy working truck that's kind of how i'm building my 69/72 suburban-just stuff i already had or traded for. and according to my homeowners insurance I still have too much "stuff" __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

03-04-2024, 07:23 PM	#21
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,390	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread - I installed the "Real" truck mirrors today.... . Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

03-04-2024, 08:29 PM	#22
zicc1835 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hanover NJ Posts: 4,147	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread now its REALLY a truck LOL...... looks great __________________ Doc & Kim build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=722288 I am from the desert http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650332 basket case build SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648557



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03-04-2024, 10:03 PM	#23
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,816	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Such a neat truck. You really did an awesome job! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-04-2024, 10:41 PM	#24
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 7,939	Re: LockDoc's "Low Budget", "Low Maintenance" Project Thread Looking Good __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

03-04-2024, 10:50 PM	#25
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