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**thelonerife** · 12-13-2009, 09:01 PM

I'm going to wait till it warms up a little here before I blast anything. In the meantime I'll keep collecting parts. I still need to get the bed strips from the board member so I can work out the bed wood. I've never had one with the wood before, other than a stepside. I'll also look for a 68 GMC clip. I am not going to get in a hurry on this one. I'm going to enjoy the build. I like less metal work as i can get away with. I'm getting lazy in my old age.

So far Ive decided that my interior color is going to be bright blue. My door panels are that color and I just got some visors from southern c10 that I'll use. Does anyone make a standard seat pattern in bright blue?

I mean without the scrolls.

red69ss · 12-13-2009, 10:19 PM

WOW ! I thought cabs like that only existed in fantasies. I know you might not want to disclose this, but what was the total cost to get that thing to your door ? sure it wasn't cheap ,but it sure will save a lot of work.

**thelonerife** · 12-13-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by red69ss

WOW ! I thought cabs like that only existed in fantasies. I know you might not want to disclose this, but what was the total cost to get that thing to your door ? sure it wasn't cheap ,but it sure will save a lot of work.

one arm one leg and cookies

br161 · 12-13-2009, 10:53 PM

nice start man i'll be watching

hotrod 80 · 12-13-2009, 11:16 PM

Im with you the better metal you start with the better off you are . It takes long enough to get one painted , metal work just adds to it .

red69ss · 12-13-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

one arm one leg and cookies

thats funny ! lol

gcburdic · 12-15-2009, 05:29 PM

Ahhhh....haaaa...i found it....been looking for your new project Chuck...I really like your work, so I'm gonna watch this one too!!!....I kinda have the same idea with my next project, find some rust free stuff and build away!!!

now about that cab and its cost....i could give an arm and a leg, and some coconut bars my wife made....ummmmmm:lol

**thelonerife** · 12-15-2009, 11:06 PM

lol. I gave for the cab 1300
bed and tailgate 1200
rolling frame and delivery of all 500

having little to no rust priceless

mcbassin · 12-15-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

lol. I gave for the cab 1300
bed and tailgate 1200
rolling frame and delivery of all 500

having little to no rust priceless

Sounds like a smokin deal to me!

itchy... · 12-16-2009, 12:02 AM

Man that is one clean cab you got there. It would sure be nice to start a build off with something that nice. Good luck, I'll be watching this one also.

VA72C10 · 12-16-2009, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Sounds like a smokin deal to me!

So for 3000 you basically got a rust free rolling chassis. I had 3300 into my longbed and have spent a ton to get it rust free so you're miles ahead. I plan on doing similar to you on my next build.

**thelonerife** · 12-16-2009, 02:49 AM

I dont think I'm going to use the front clip. I got it from another parts truck.I want a 68 gmc frontend.

**thelonerife** · 12-16-2009, 10:58 PM

sold the clip. looking for a 68 GMC clip

**thelonerife** · 12-16-2009, 11:59 PM

parts collected so far, windshield and rear window rubber seals.some small rubber seals and bumpers.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-17-2009, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

sold the clip. looking for a 68 GMC clip

Sweet! Good choice

**thelonerife** · 12-17-2009, 12:38 AM

thanks, I already have some headlight buckets

**thelonerife** · 12-20-2009, 02:20 AM

I got some GMC hubcaps off of ebay. I know that they aren't the correct ones for 68 but they'll do until I find the chrome 68 dogdishes I want.

sorry for the bad pic\/

sourkraut · 12-20-2009, 12:17 PM

I like the new caps! What size wheels and tires are you planning to run?

**thelonerife** · 12-20-2009, 01:11 PM

Thats still up in the air right now. Concentrating on finding front clip metal. Just ran across the caps and they looked good. I still have the wheel widening project on hold.

**thelonerife** · 12-22-2009, 12:01 AM

I just learned that my tailgate isn't as good as I thought it was. It has a bow to it. I posted a thread to trade it and thought i better mount it and double check its condition. Just goes to show your ''good and someone elses ''good'' isn't always the same.. I'm bummed but I'll most likely keep it and fix it when I need one for a chevy. The hunt continues for a 68 GMC gate thats good enough for this project. I'll keep you posted.

**thelonerife** · 12-24-2009, 04:17 PM

I found one of those late 80s seats for 45.00. I thought I would try it.

**thelonerife** · 12-24-2009, 06:45 PM

Got a 68 GM choke delete plate too. I don't have a new bezel yet though.

**LEEVON** · 12-24-2009, 08:54 PM

good choice on the seat, I ran the same exact one for many years.

POPO1984 · 12-24-2009, 11:39 PM

Ive got the same bench for my 72

**thelonerife** · 12-25-2009, 11:19 PM

i like the way you sit in it. I feel like I'm more laid back. Did you guys cut your mounting brackets down any?

12-13-2009, 09:01 PM	#26
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I'm going to wait till it warms up a little here before I blast anything. In the meantime I'll keep collecting parts. I still need to get the bed strips from the board member so I can work out the bed wood. I've never had one with the wood before, other than a stepside. I'll also look for a 68 GMC clip. I am not going to get in a hurry on this one. I'm going to enjoy the build. I like less metal work as i can get away with. I'm getting lazy in my old age. So far Ive decided that my interior color is going to be bright blue. My door panels are that color and I just got some visors from southern c10 that I'll use. Does anyone make a standard seat pattern in bright blue? I mean without the scrolls. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 12-11-2012 at 06:30 PM.

12-13-2009, 10:19 PM	#27
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside WOW ! I thought cabs like that only existed in fantasies. I know you might not want to disclose this, but what was the total cost to get that thing to your door ? sure it wasn't cheap ,but it sure will save a lot of work. __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

12-13-2009, 10:53 PM	#29
br161 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: goldsboro nc Posts: 62	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside nice start man i'll be watching

12-13-2009, 11:16 PM	#30
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Im with you the better metal you start with the better off you are . It takes long enough to get one painted , metal work just adds to it . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

12-15-2009, 05:29 PM	#32
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Ahhhh....haaaa...i found it....been looking for your new project Chuck...I really like your work, so I'm gonna watch this one too!!!....I kinda have the same idea with my next project, find some rust free stuff and build away!!! now about that cab and its cost....i could give an arm and a leg, and some coconut bars my wife made....ummmmmm:lol __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

12-15-2009, 11:06 PM	#33
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside lol. I gave for the cab 1300 bed and tailgate 1200 rolling frame and delivery of all 500 having little to no rust priceless __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-16-2009, 12:02 AM	#35
itchy... Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Trenton, MI. Posts: 16	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Man that is one clean cab you got there. It would sure be nice to start a build off with something that nice. Good luck, I'll be watching this one also.

12-16-2009, 02:49 AM	#37
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I dont think I'm going to use the front clip. I got it from another parts truck.I want a 68 gmc frontend. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-16-2009, 10:58 PM	#38
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside sold the clip. looking for a 68 GMC clip __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-16-2009, 11:59 PM	#39
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside parts collected so far, windshield and rear window rubber seals.some small rubber seals and bumpers. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 01-10-2010 at 09:08 PM.

12-17-2009, 12:38 AM	#41
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside thanks, I already have some headlight buckets __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-20-2009, 02:20 AM	#42
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I got some GMC hubcaps off of ebay. I know that they aren't the correct ones for 68 but they'll do until I find the chrome 68 dogdishes I want. sorry for the bad pic\/ __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-20-2009, 12:17 PM	#43
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I like the new caps! What size wheels and tires are you planning to run? __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200

12-20-2009, 01:11 PM	#44
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Thats still up in the air right now. Concentrating on finding front clip metal. Just ran across the caps and they looked good. I still have the wheel widening project on hold. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-22-2009, 12:01 AM	#45
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I just learned that my tailgate isn't as good as I thought it was. It has a bow to it. I posted a thread to trade it and thought i better mount it and double check its condition. Just goes to show your ''good and someone elses ''good'' isn't always the same.. I'm bummed but I'll most likely keep it and fix it when I need one for a chevy. The hunt continues for a 68 GMC gate thats good enough for this project. I'll keep you posted. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687



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12-24-2009, 04:17 PM	#46
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I found one of those late 80s seats for 45.00. I thought I would try it. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-24-2009, 06:45 PM	#47
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Got a 68 GM choke delete plate too. I don't have a new bezel yet though. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-24-2009, 08:54 PM	#48
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside good choice on the seat, I ran the same exact one for many years. __________________ '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

12-24-2009, 11:39 PM	#49
POPO1984 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,133	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Ive got the same bench for my 72 __________________ 1972 SWB Medium Olive South Houston Instagram: Antbish84

12-25-2009, 11:19 PM	#50
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside i like the way you sit in it. I feel like I'm more laid back. Did you guys cut your mounting brackets down any? __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

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