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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Next I swapped the 73 front 1/2 ton cross member with the suspension. Witch included the 2 1/2" dropped spindles, and disc brakes.
![]() While the cross member was off I cleaned up & painted the frame, and cross member where it bolted on the frame, ![]()
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Dennis ![]() 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 Last edited by Strodder; 02-18-2009 at 10:47 PM. |
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Yes if you call it a living....I'm supposed to be retired...haha
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Dennis ![]() 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 |
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
nice work!!!
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Strodder:
I just read through your build thread from start to finish. Very nice, indeed. I like what you are doing. Keep us posted on your progress and thanks for sharing the numerous photos. I'll stay tuned in for this one. |
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
All I saw where girls. You have a truck in that garage too?
![]() Nice work thanks for sharing because everytime I see things like this it tells me I'm lazy and I need to get out side and work on mine too. |
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
I rolled out the shortened frame with the cab on it so I could trial fit the bed & front end sheet metal. All I did was hang it on. Then I rolled in back in the shop & on the lift so I could make it all fit better, and make sure it all lined up. Like wheels where they belong i the middle of the wheel wells, also the cab to fender fit, and the 73 bed fitting with the 65 cab.
![]() I almost forgot. I found (2) 7X15 Cragar wheels in really good condition for $150.00. I had some used tires that I installed on them. LOOKS REALLY GOOD. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Here's how it looks now with it shimmed up, aligned & bolted up. I wish I could roll it outside again for a better picture, but the friends are gone now. It's still just temporary. I had to do it so I could sleep at night. I was worried if I measured correctly. AND I DID!!!
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
I'd be happy too. Your doing a great job.
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Thanks Allan. It's all coming apart again to do more frame clean up, fire wall holes, install power steering box, and column. Not to mention the engine & trans.
It's time to watch TV now. It's only 8:15 PM here. I'm not that old yet. ![]()
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
cool!
i'm actually pleasantly surprised, that bed looks good on there!!
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
NO WORK TODAY.
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Lookin good!
Nice shop!
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Thanks Joey.
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Dennis ![]() 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 Last edited by Strodder; 03-03-2009 at 11:05 AM. |
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
I went to Pick A Part today and got a seat from a 91 Chevy truck, and a gas tank from a 77 Blazer. What a ***** it was getting the gas tank out. Everything was rusted, and no air tools. It took me 3 hours to get just the tank out. The seat fits with out any modification. It sits flat on the floor, and looks just about the right height. A lot of work but worth the $50.00 for the seat & $80.00 for the rest. Another score!!
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The tank has a hole in it. That's how a Junk Yard empty the gas tanks. No biggy, I'll just weld it up. I got the tank with the sender/pump, and the rock shield too. ![]()
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Man, you took the fun out of it.
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Love the way the cragars look. Truck is coming along and coming along Fast. Just courious, what are your plans if any, with the grill area. (where the GMC letters were).
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For the grill I thought of putting black mesh with bullets, or chrome cabinet pull handles. Or maybe a Chevrolet script on the black mesh
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Can’t get over the quality of the pictures (almost as good as my Wal-Mart throw away camera).
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
Nice Score!!
how are you going to clear the tank of fumes before you weld it?
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There was a guy at the shop my dad worked at years ago. He had a gas tank that needed to be welded. He set it on top of a 2 inch steel bench, crawled under the bench, lit the torch, and waived it in front of the fill neck.
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Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
I love the look of that seat. It's the first one I've seen that looks darn close to the original style but has the modern benefits. I'm not going for a 100% stock look but want to stay really close to stock. Nice score!
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