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arkracing · 01-10-2007, 08:18 AM

Yeh - looks like another cab is in order.

what did it have for a motor in it? and what are you putting back in? - did I miss that somewhere???

Looks good so far

68GMC454 · 01-10-2007, 08:59 AM

looks like a great project..i always wanted a wrecker..would make it so much handier for dragging junk home,,wait,,maybe thats why the ol lady says i cant have a wrecker....

72armyswbtruck · 01-10-2007, 09:35 AM

Ouch that cab sure it way far gone, don't forget to save the a/c dash I know that someone would love to buy that from you.
I bet that the 68 grill on the wrecker that couldn't be saved would be in pretty good condition with that huge bumper in front

72armyswbtruck · 01-10-2007, 09:36 AM

Not to mention the DUAL Spot light's.

Those things bring a pretty mint when taken apart correctly, probably would bring you enough to buy another cab

toomanytoyz · 01-10-2007, 10:53 AM

The Truck originally had a 400 in it, At least that was the emblem on the fender. No motor in when i got it, I have a good 305 that may end up in it for now. I plan to go with a 68 doghouse on the Truck, I think it may be less work to put a better cab on than to try & patch this one................

Going to look at a 68 later today that has a supposedly good running 6 cyl. engine in it, If that is true that may end up in it for now just to get going & sort out what else Truck may need...................

Thanks, Rick

toomanytoyz · 01-13-2007, 10:00 PM

Bought the 68 Stepside off ebay, Supposed to have a Good 292 in it. Im hoping that i can use the 292 in Wrecker for now, I will then have the 68 doghouse i wanted for the Wrecker. On the + side is Im also hoping that between this Stepside & the 67 Im working on i will be able to come up with a decent bed also..........................

Took advantage of 50+ Indiana weather yesterday & got a little more painting done on the Wrecker bed...................

Thanks, Rick

Wrecker

Pics of the 68 Stepside Truck

1969k10stepside · 01-13-2007, 10:10 PM

Yeah,how about that Indiana weather

Nice and warm but raining here.Nice progress on the truck

Aarons72s · 01-13-2007, 10:15 PM

Your cab floor reminded me of the one in my orange and white. Looks like a canidate for that new goodmark floor assymbally. It looked like there was still some good parts on that 68 in the junk yard. Looks like parts for yours. I cant belive how much you have got done already. Man you work fast. Is that a 68-72 white burb behind it? If so I want to see pics.

toomanytoyz · 01-13-2007, 10:23 PM

Here are pics & details on the Burb................

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221987

Thanks, Rick

longhorn70gmc · 01-13-2007, 11:05 PM

Impresssive how the wrecker is coming along. I can't wait to see it done.
Respectfully

Aarons72s · 01-14-2007, 01:23 AM

Rick thanks for the link.

krue · 01-14-2007, 09:01 AM

You're really motoring on that truck!

dogdaddydbtg · 01-14-2007, 12:24 PM

Looks as if the rear axle has been updated. Has a 14 bolt instaed of the Eaton that came in 72's.

Rod · 01-15-2007, 12:16 AM

I'd advise if those are concrete cinder blocks under all that weight to get rid of them and get some timbers under all that weight.

toomanytoyz · 01-26-2007, 10:21 PM

Have got the 6 Running Good, Hope to try getting it in the Wrecker this weekend.....................

Here are a couple shots of the Donor

Thanks, Rick

1969k10stepside · 01-26-2007, 10:26 PM

Good progress Rick..How much snow did you get up there last weekend?We got 2-4"s of it

toomanytoyz · 01-26-2007, 11:24 PM

We got about 3" of it, just enough to make Roas a mess for a couple days.
Do u know a site where i can decode the 6 Cylinder?

Thanks, Rick

Rod · 01-27-2007, 08:45 PM

http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm?p1=engines

You can probably find the code info there. Rod

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-27-2007, 08:58 PM

toomanytoyz · 02-15-2007, 09:07 PM

Have made a little more progress on the Wrecker, Got the 6 out of the 68 & Got it in Garage for cleaning & Painting. Have a Replacement cab that i had to do a little floor work on & I Hurculined the floor underneath, I think im going to do that to all the underneath & inside the cab floors.............

The Other Frame in Pics is for my 67 Stepside................

Hope to get the motor in as soon as some of the snow we got yesterday goes away................

hvychve · 02-16-2007, 03:13 PM

the first thing that comes to mind is a quote from another user,,,,,"hey dont poke at the rust , its structual" I love that , I would have bought that truck regardless of how it looks(with all the rust and work needed) I think it would be cool .
how far are you going with it? will it be a tow truck? or are you gonna have a puurty show tow truck? I would guess your gonna clean up, fix rust, patch panels, paint, new engine, mechanical up to par and use it for how it was intended, do I stand corrected? cool find ,never the less. keep us up to date,especially with the digi camera.

Rascal_one2001 · 02-16-2007, 04:20 PM

nice project.

67ChevyRedneck · 02-16-2007, 04:38 PM

Man, you work fast, don't ya! At this rate you'll be cruisin' in a couple months!

arkracing · 02-16-2007, 04:49 PM

Moving along on that project - Nice.

I think that you'll like the 292 6cyl instead of the 305 that you were originally thinking.

toomanytoyz · 02-16-2007, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hvychve

I would guess your gonna clean up, fix rust, patch panels, paint, new engine, mechanical up to par and use it for how it was intended, do I stand corrected? cool find ,never the less. keep us up to date,especially with the digi camera.

That is the plan...........

Thanks to All for the word's of encouragment, As most of you know it sometime's get's Hard to keep going. That's one of the Best Things about this Board, If you Get Feeling a little down that your Project is moving to Slow all u have to do is Post up & People will step up with encouraging Words

Thanks Again
Rick

01-10-2007, 08:18 AM	#26
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Yeh - looks like another cab is in order. what did it have for a motor in it? and what are you putting back in? - did I miss that somewhere??? Looks good so far __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

01-10-2007, 08:59 AM	#27
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: The Wrecker Is Home looks like a great project..i always wanted a wrecker..would make it so much handier for dragging junk home,,wait,,maybe thats why the ol lady says i cant have a wrecker.... __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

01-10-2007, 09:35 AM	#28
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Ouch that cab sure it way far gone, don't forget to save the a/c dash I know that someone would love to buy that from you. I bet that the 68 grill on the wrecker that couldn't be saved would be in pretty good condition with that huge bumper in front __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-10-2007, 09:36 AM	#29
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,034	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Not to mention the DUAL Spot light's. Those things bring a pretty mint when taken apart correctly, probably would bring you enough to buy another cab __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

01-10-2007, 10:53 AM	#30
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: The Wrecker Is Home The Truck originally had a 400 in it, At least that was the emblem on the fender. No motor in when i got it, I have a good 305 that may end up in it for now. I plan to go with a 68 doghouse on the Truck, I think it may be less work to put a better cab on than to try & patch this one................ Going to look at a 68 later today that has a supposedly good running 6 cyl. engine in it, If that is true that may end up in it for now just to get going & sort out what else Truck may need................... Thanks, Rick

01-13-2007, 10:00 PM	#31
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Bought the 68 Stepside off ebay, Supposed to have a Good 292 in it. Im hoping that i can use the 292 in Wrecker for now, I will then have the 68 doghouse i wanted for the Wrecker. On the + side is Im also hoping that between this Stepside & the 67 Im working on i will be able to come up with a decent bed also.......................... Took advantage of 50+ Indiana weather yesterday & got a little more painting done on the Wrecker bed................... Thanks, Rick Wrecker Pics of the 68 Stepside Truck Last edited by toomanytoyz; 01-13-2007 at 10:12 PM. Reason: Change Pics

01-13-2007, 10:10 PM	#32
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Yeah,how about that Indiana weather Nice and warm but raining here.Nice progress on the truck Last edited by 1969k10stepside; 01-13-2007 at 10:17 PM.

01-13-2007, 10:15 PM	#33
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Your cab floor reminded me of the one in my orange and white. Looks like a canidate for that new goodmark floor assymbally. It looked like there was still some good parts on that 68 in the junk yard. Looks like parts for yours. I cant belive how much you have got done already. Man you work fast. Is that a 68-72 white burb behind it? If so I want to see pics.

01-13-2007, 10:23 PM	#34
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Here are pics & details on the Burb................ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221987 Thanks, Rick

01-13-2007, 11:05 PM	#35
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Impresssive how the wrecker is coming along. I can't wait to see it done. Respectfully __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

01-14-2007, 01:23 AM	#36
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Rick thanks for the link.

01-14-2007, 09:01 AM	#37
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: The Wrecker Is Home You're really motoring on that truck! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-14-2007, 12:24 PM	#38
dogdaddydbtg Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 30	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Looks as if the rear axle has been updated. Has a 14 bolt instaed of the Eaton that came in 72's.

01-15-2007, 12:16 AM	#39
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: The Wrecker Is Home I'd advise if those are concrete cinder blocks under all that weight to get rid of them and get some timbers under all that weight.

01-26-2007, 10:21 PM	#40
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Have got the 6 Running Good, Hope to try getting it in the Wrecker this weekend..................... Here are a couple shots of the Donor Thanks, Rick



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01-26-2007, 10:26 PM	#41
1969k10stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 21,020	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Good progress Rick..How much snow did you get up there last weekend?We got 2-4"s of it

01-26-2007, 11:24 PM	#42
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: The Wrecker Is Home We got about 3" of it, just enough to make Roas a mess for a couple days. Do u know a site where i can decode the 6 Cylinder? Thanks, Rick

01-27-2007, 08:45 PM	#43
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: The Wrecker Is Home http://www.americanclassic.com/paint.htm?p1=engines You can probably find the code info there. Rod

01-27-2007, 08:58 PM	#44
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,477	Re: The Wrecker Is Home __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

02-15-2007, 09:07 PM	#45
toomanytoyz Luv the Crewcabs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Andrews, In. 46702 Posts: 4,097	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Have made a little more progress on the Wrecker, Got the 6 out of the 68 & Got it in Garage for cleaning & Painting. Have a Replacement cab that i had to do a little floor work on & I Hurculined the floor underneath, I think im going to do that to all the underneath & inside the cab floors............. The Other Frame in Pics is for my 67 Stepside................ Hope to get the motor in as soon as some of the snow we got yesterday goes away................

02-16-2007, 03:13 PM	#46
hvychve To The Levy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: california Posts: 391	Re: The Wrecker Is Home the first thing that comes to mind is a quote from another user,,,,,"hey dont poke at the rust , its structual" I love that , I would have bought that truck regardless of how it looks(with all the rust and work needed) I think it would be cool . how far are you going with it? will it be a tow truck? or are you gonna have a puurty show tow truck? I would guess your gonna clean up, fix rust, patch panels, paint, new engine, mechanical up to par and use it for how it was intended, do I stand corrected? cool find ,never the less. keep us up to date,especially with the digi camera.

02-16-2007, 04:20 PM	#47
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: The Wrecker Is Home nice project. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s Last edited by Rascal_one2001; 02-16-2007 at 04:21 PM.

02-16-2007, 04:38 PM	#48
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Man, you work fast, don't ya! At this rate you'll be cruisin' in a couple months! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

02-16-2007, 04:49 PM	#49
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: The Wrecker Is Home Moving along on that project - Nice. I think that you'll like the 292 6cyl instead of the 305 that you were originally thinking. __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

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