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panhandler62 · 08-23-2005, 12:05 PM

Just an idea for you ....

You could put some kind of framework inside the gap behind those extensions and mount regulators and have roll up windows in the back.

extd56 · 08-23-2005, 12:13 PM

Here are some close up pictures of the rear sliding windows that were originally installed and that are now history.

Rokcrln · 08-23-2005, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhandler62

Just an idea for you ....

You could put some kind of framework inside the gap behind those extensions and mount regulators and have roll up windows in the back.

He does'nt need more ideas!! Have you seen how much work I have as it is...LOL

We were talking last night about building some speakers and drink

holders in the cavity. I can build some nice custom fiberglass speaker inclosures that would fit inside the opening and give some nice sound!

Kevin

extd56 · 08-24-2005, 12:36 AM

I kind of like the windows in my 56 extended cab that use late model Chevy extended cab pop out window brackets, works good and simple to make it work. Two hinges, a lock and a window or just put a solid window and rubber, real simple. That is what the air conditioning is for, never seem to open windows, except drivers side, on my other trucks. I am going to have my grandson in the back and don't want him hanging out the window anyway.

llegos · 08-23-2005, 12:15 PM

that is lookin sweet. tomato city, what are you doin down here?

tomatocity · 08-25-2005, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by llegos

that is lookin sweet. tomato city, what are you doin down here?

West Coast Nationals are Friday-Sunday at the fairgrounds. You going?

86swb · 08-24-2005, 08:21 AM

Those sliders looks like something that would come out of a camper, or camper shell on a bed of a truck.

tomatocity · 08-25-2005, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

Those sliders looks like something that would come out of a camper, or camper shell on a bed of a truck.

Shows you what was available in 1967.

69 Short Fleet · 08-26-2005, 04:45 AM

Wow! Thats some nice looking work! Do you have any pics of your 71 / LT1? Or were they already posted? Thanks Doug

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-27-2005, 11:45 PM

Looks like a killer project.... Keep up the good work.....

Rokcrln · 08-28-2005, 04:41 PM

Fun times begin

Started on the pass side today. First I hamered the rear corner back into as good of shape as I could then welded it all up. Next I started on the front post. The more I dug the more I found and this is where it is right now. I have the new inner panel formed, trimmed and painted where it will be behind any other panels. The new bottom post it self is almost done. After lunch I should have it all done and the new rocker in place. I will finish the floor monday or so.

Kevin

Rokcrln · 08-28-2005, 04:44 PM

Here is the start of the new front post! More to follow tonight.

Kevin

extd56 · 08-28-2005, 04:56 PM

Kevin,

I have a set of new cab mounts that were bought for another project, probably a good ideal to change them out since they are probably the originals. The passenger side is looking good, you make a tough job look easy. After the cab gets soda blasted it should not have any more secrets, at least I hope not.

I am still looking for a fuel injected big block and a 700R4 for the truck, hate to take apart a good truck but the suburbans seem to be going pretty cheap as the gas prices go up. Maybe when it hits the 3.00 mark they will pay me to take the gas guzzlers.

Talk to ya later.

Charles

Rokcrln · 08-28-2005, 08:53 PM

And here is the finished pass side rocker and new post. It went better than I thought it would and turned out great. Door gaps are perfect and it should way out last the originals.

So the plan is to next finish up the front floor, re-build the front lower fender mount. Biuld the rear seat mount for the back, modify the lower floor mounts to place the seat at the best height for the truck. Mount the front seats and build an under floor support since these seats have the builkt in seat belt mount you want to make sure they don't go any where. Then I will start the frame work (patching old notches and cracks from the P/O) remove the welded in engine mounts, tranny nount and clutch mount. Next I will remove the bed, add a rear gas tank and once it is blasted fix the rest of the body damage (replace both extended rockers and bottom portion of the filler panel) and what ever pops up.

Kevin

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-28-2005, 09:22 PM

All I can say is WOWSERS, lots of good work and a very

project

tomatocity · 08-29-2005, 02:07 PM

Kevin your work is incredible. sorry i miised you on Saturday. Maybe another weekend.

Rokcrln · 09-11-2005, 10:31 PM

Did not get as much truck time as I was hopping for with cleaning the shop so I could work and getting bids for 24yards of concrete for the drive way took half the day. But I did get the pass side cab floor done just needs a bit of grinding. Only repair left for now is the pass side lower fender mount. Then once it comes back from blasting it will get two more rockers replaced and some body panels above them. At that time we will be able to find any more repair work needed and tackle that. So after work tomarrow I plan on grinding down the floor and fix the fender mount then start on seat mounts and floor reinforcement.

Kevin

SCOTI · 09-11-2005, 11:12 PM

Are those patch panels in your last pics homemade or are they available commercially?

red71cheyenne · 09-11-2005, 11:24 PM

Wow, that is some great metal work! Great idea for a project too. Thanks for keeping us up to date on all the progress. Jeff.

Rokcrln · 09-12-2005, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Are those patch panels in your last pics homemade or are they available commercially?

They are hand formed with your basic body hammer, a 55lb anval and just a touch of perswasion(SP?).

Jeff~ Thanks, some of this I have not done before but my split personality keeps telling me he has!

Kevin

sneezys72 · 02-01-2007, 09:44 PM

Can you post a picture of the rear of the cab where the frame rails are? Looking into doing one as well. Thx if it's not too much trouble.

extd56 · 02-02-2007, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sneezys72

Can you post a picture of the rear of the cab where the frame rails are? Looking into doing one as well. Thx if it's not too much trouble.

I can take a picture tomorrow, but it looks like a regular frame there. The frame has been extended and the bed shortened.

CrashBob · 02-22-2008, 11:14 PM

You are a true artist! My hat's off to you!

CrashBob

onetoncrewcab · 08-30-2005, 08:00 PM

Pretty cool project. I have a couple of questions:

What tools are you using to make your panels? I'm guessing a stretcher/shrinker set?

What are you going to use for side windows?

MJ

Rokcrln · 08-30-2005, 10:15 PM

[QUOTE=1TonCrewCab]
What tools are you using to make your panels? I'm guessing a stretcher/shrinker set?

For making the panels that you have seen I used a 36" brake and then a 55lbs anvel and a body hammer. I know it is old school but by learning this way I can always make what I need with what is around. I do want to buy a stretcher/shrinker set that I have been watching @ Eastwood. It will make things even better. I have been the type that likes to learn the hard way. That way once I have the fancy tools my work is even better. Most of my fab work has been with heavy plate and tube for roll cages, chassies and bumpers. I have always done some body work and panel replacement but just in the last few years have I been doing more forming and metal finishing. I have alot to learn to get where I want to be but so far so good!

As for windows I think the owner is going to use a flat glass and rubber like the back window of the truck. He would like to do it the same way as his ext56 (one bad a$$ truck) but it does not have the same design on the window channels. It can be done but that means alot more hand forming work

.

Kevin

08-23-2005, 12:05 PM	#1
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Just an idea for you .... You could put some kind of framework inside the gap behind those extensions and mount regulators and have roll up windows in the back. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

08-23-2005, 12:13 PM	#2
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Here are some close up pictures of the rear sliding windows that were originally installed and that are now history. Attached Images

08-23-2005, 12:15 PM	#5
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	that is lookin sweet. tomato city, what are you doin down here? __________________ -Steve

08-24-2005, 08:21 AM	#7
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Those sliders looks like something that would come out of a camper, or camper shell on a bed of a truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-27-2005, 11:45 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,602	Looks like a killer project.... Keep up the good work..... __________________ 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..

08-24-2005, 12:36 AM	#4
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	I kind of like the windows in my 56 extended cab that use late model Chevy extended cab pop out window brackets, works good and simple to make it work. Two hinges, a lock and a window or just put a solid window and rubber, real simple. That is what the air conditioning is for, never seem to open windows, except drivers side, on my other trucks. I am going to have my grandson in the back and don't want him hanging out the window anyway.

08-26-2005, 04:45 AM	#9
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Wow! Thats some nice looking work! Do you have any pics of your 71 / LT1? Or were they already posted? Thanks Doug

08-28-2005, 04:41 PM	#11
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Fun times begin Started on the pass side today. First I hamered the rear corner back into as good of shape as I could then welded it all up. Next I started on the front post. The more I dug the more I found and this is where it is right now. I have the new inner panel formed, trimmed and painted where it will be behind any other panels. The new bottom post it self is almost done. After lunch I should have it all done and the new rocker in place. I will finish the floor monday or so. Kevin Attached Images

08-28-2005, 04:44 PM	#12
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Here is the start of the new front post! More to follow tonight. Kevin Attached Images

08-28-2005, 04:56 PM	#13
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Kevin, I have a set of new cab mounts that were bought for another project, probably a good ideal to change them out since they are probably the originals. The passenger side is looking good, you make a tough job look easy. After the cab gets soda blasted it should not have any more secrets, at least I hope not. I am still looking for a fuel injected big block and a 700R4 for the truck, hate to take apart a good truck but the suburbans seem to be going pretty cheap as the gas prices go up. Maybe when it hits the 3.00 mark they will pay me to take the gas guzzlers. Talk to ya later. Charles

08-28-2005, 08:53 PM	#14
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	And here is the finished pass side rocker and new post. It went better than I thought it would and turned out great. Door gaps are perfect and it should way out last the originals. So the plan is to next finish up the front floor, re-build the front lower fender mount. Biuld the rear seat mount for the back, modify the lower floor mounts to place the seat at the best height for the truck. Mount the front seats and build an under floor support since these seats have the builkt in seat belt mount you want to make sure they don't go any where. Then I will start the frame work (patching old notches and cracks from the P/O) remove the welded in engine mounts, tranny nount and clutch mount. Next I will remove the bed, add a rear gas tank and once it is blasted fix the rest of the body damage (replace both extended rockers and bottom portion of the filler panel) and what ever pops up. Kevin Attached Images

08-28-2005, 09:22 PM	#15
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	All I can say is WOWSERS, lots of good work and a very project __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

08-29-2005, 02:07 PM	#16
tomatocity Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 1,255	Kevin your work is incredible. sorry i miised you on Saturday. Maybe another weekend. __________________ Got bored, sold everthing. Got bored, looking for a 1960-66 C-10. Want to build my last truck.

09-11-2005, 10:31 PM	#17
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Did not get as much truck time as I was hopping for with cleaning the shop so I could work and getting bids for 24yards of concrete for the drive way took half the day. But I did get the pass side cab floor done just needs a bit of grinding. Only repair left for now is the pass side lower fender mount. Then once it comes back from blasting it will get two more rockers replaced and some body panels above them. At that time we will be able to find any more repair work needed and tackle that. So after work tomarrow I plan on grinding down the floor and fix the fender mount then start on seat mounts and floor reinforcement. Kevin Attached Images

09-11-2005, 11:12 PM	#18
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09-11-2005, 11:24 PM	#19
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Wow, that is some great metal work! Great idea for a project too. Thanks for keeping us up to date on all the progress. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

02-01-2007, 09:44 PM	#21
sneezys72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Glendale Az Posts: 73	Re: New Project! 67 Extended cab... Can you post a picture of the rear of the cab where the frame rails are? Looking into doing one as well. Thx if it's not too much trouble.

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08-30-2005, 08:00 PM	#24
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	Pretty cool project. I have a couple of questions: What tools are you using to make your panels? I'm guessing a stretcher/shrinker set? What are you going to use for side windows? MJ __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

08-30-2005, 10:15 PM	#25
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	[QUOTE=1TonCrewCab] What tools are you using to make your panels? I'm guessing a stretcher/shrinker set? For making the panels that you have seen I used a 36" brake and then a 55lbs anvel and a body hammer. I know it is old school but by learning this way I can always make what I need with what is around. I do want to buy a stretcher/shrinker set that I have been watching @ Eastwood. It will make things even better. I have been the type that likes to learn the hard way. That way once I have the fancy tools my work is even better. Most of my fab work has been with heavy plate and tube for roll cages, chassies and bumpers. I have always done some body work and panel replacement but just in the last few years have I been doing more forming and metal finishing. I have alot to learn to get where I want to be but so far so good! As for windows I think the owner is going to use a flat glass and rubber like the back window of the truck. He would like to do it the same way as his ext56 (one bad a$$ truck) but it does not have the same design on the window channels. It can be done but that means alot more hand forming work . Kevin Last edited by Rokcrln; 08-30-2005 at 10:22 PM.

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