68 crew cab dually "shop truck" project

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Here's some inspiration for ya

I love That Truck, Is that the one that has the Late Model Dash in it???

Do u have more Pics of it, I had some but somehow lost them???

Like how you Touched it Up............

Thanks, Rick

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Here's some inspiration for ya

hhhhmmmmm......maybe I need to rethink mine............

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

mmmhhhhhh......maybe I need to rethink mine............

I agree start over

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[race-rodz]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Do me a favor and post up a pic of teh frame jig. I am getting ready to build one for my shop and want some more ideas.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

i dont remeber the actual dimensions, but its about 14' long, and 40" outside wide. basically 6" heavy I beam rails, 6x8 tube for (3) main crossmembers, legs are 4" tube, 3/8 plate "feet" bolted to floor, leveled and stringlined every direction before welding to the feet. it took almost a full day getting it "flat" and level when i built it, but it sure makes it nice to not have to compensate for the suface being "off" when i build stuff.... once again, trying to make it idiot-proof, cuz i dont need any help making stupid mistakes.

the last jig was 20'x7' overall, all made from 3x4 tube. think trailer deck 3' off the ground. it was kewl for doing complete rollers, exhaust(could roll right under it on a stool) but it was just too f'ing big, took up too much space when not being used.

the new one is set up very "universal", i plan on making bolt on parts that will hold rotors in place as needed for wb and track widths, since i do a lot of scratch built suspensions. i also made this one about 20" tall, the other one was great for doin rails, but too tall for doing everything else. this one i can sit and weld rails, or stand on the floor and weld cages. it also works great for setting bare cabs on(like the crewcab is now), makes it just right for rocker repair work, and is still low enough to hang doors on it by myself.

[race-rodz]

did a lil diggin and found a couple decent shots of the jig, 1st pic is the start of a perimeter frame chassis for a pro street 52 chevy 2dr ht



and this one you get an idea of the width, standard TCI MII front suspension

[Rokcrln]

Thanks Mine will be set up on roller jacks so I can get it out of my small shop when not being used. I will have inserts in the concrete floor to shim and bolt it to and I have a good bit of lazer leveling equipment that will keep it true.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[72BlckButy]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Here's some inspiration for ya

That truck is SICK!!!!!

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

hhhhmmmmm......maybe I need to rethink mine............

Temping isn't it. I've been kicking around that idea for the 'hoe for some time now.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Welcome from one town over.. Are you a shop that does this or do you just have a nice shop to work in? Have not heard of race-rodz but then agian I live under a rock sometimes..

[LOW DOUGH]

This is going to be so cool! Maybe i was dreaming but i thought i saw a pic of the cab with both doors on and open. I look now i think i was tripping. Going to be awsome.

[bigbluechevy]

I thought that I was the only one that had a 67-72 crew cab until I found this web site. Your cab is very similar to what I did with my cab.

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by bigbluechevy

I thought that I was the only one that had a 67-72 crew cab until I found this web site. Your cab is very similar to what I did with my cabAttachment 318579.

That sure is Nice, Any More Pics??

What are the Details??

Rick

[bigbluechevy]

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

That sure is Nice, Any More Pics??

What are the Details??

Rick

this truck was built from a wrecked 02 chevy crew cab with very low miles. I started on this project back in 02 and since then i have lost pics, but i will send some current pics soon. I used the floor and firewall from the 02 cab and built it from there,chopping up 2 cabs and a burb. All of the wiring is still there from the 02 ,dash and everything. Lately I have been inspired into finishing it. I want this truck to be a daily driver .

[67_C-30]

Great looking truck bigbluechevy. You should post it on the main 67-72 forum. A lot of guys would love to see that bad boy!

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Great looking truck bigbluechevy. You should post it on the main 67-72 forum. A lot of guys would love to see that bad boy!

That is a Great Suggestion, Personally can't wait to see more Pics of this.......

Look's like a Really Nice Build, Especially using the 02 Drivetrain & All.........

Thanks, Rick

[toomanytoyz]

Originally Posted by bigbluechevy

this truck was built from a wrecked 02 chevy crew cab with very low miles. I started on this project back in 02 and since then i have lost pics, but i will send some current pics soon. I used the floor and firewall from the 02 cab and built it from there,chopping up 2 cabs and a burb. All of the wiring is still there from the 02 ,dash and everything. Lately I have been inspired into finishing it. I want this truck to be a daily driver .

Thanks for the Update, Sounds like it's going to make a heck of a Nice daily, We will be more than Happy To Try Offering you Inspiration to Finish it up.....

Just one Thing about us, We just Luv Pics.................

Thanks, Rick

[race-rodz]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Welcome from one town over.. Are you a shop that does this or do you just have a nice shop to work in? Have not heard of race-rodz but then agian I live under a rock sometimes..

sorry, been away from this site for a couple weeks.

anyway... yes, Race Rodz is my shop name, officially opened in may of this year, un-officially i have been doin this kinda work and painting harleys for 10+ years(i'm 30). Nov 05 i went to work for performance fab in GP, putting it nice, i thought the owner had no biz doing anything automotive related. i walked out after about 6 weeks, then i was commishioned to re-build a car that PF started.... red 57 chevy, air ride, efi 8:71 blown bigblock, 20x16/18x6 wheels..... got tired of the "thank-less" work enviornment... went back out on my own. spend most of my time doing custom sheetmetal fab, chassis work, and body/paint on "special" projects.

this truck is backburnered for a lil while longer, got a couple SEMA 08 projects taking priority at the moment. i did manage to get the motor dug out, degreased, and started puttin the "hot-rod" parts on it... stacked twin turbos will be a lil sooner than originally planned

all the doors are "hung" now, just need to get a lil time to finish the latches, then its onto the roof skin. chassis is awaiting some free time also, then onto the jig it goes...with anyluck this thing might be a roller before spring.

i also have Kris Horton workin on a rendering, rest assured it will get posted once its finalized.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I hear ya on p.f. I have never been there myself but have heard the stroies. Keep us posted on the build-up.

[toomanytoyz]

ttt

Any Updates on the Crew Build up yet????

Rick

[race-rodz]

customer work is killing any kind of progress........ i dunno if thats good or bad, i just know none of my stuff has been gettin touched.

only updates come in way of parts collecting,

scored a diesel TH400 with a US gear OD unit on local c/l, lets just say i picked it up for about 10% of what a really good deal would be

picked up the cummins to chevy trans adaptor

got the "bling" parts for the street rod detailed oil burner back from the polisher.

will probably order my wheels, tires, bags, and valves in the next couple weeks.... so i can atleast get the cab/chassis wrapted up

still hunting for a perfect set of step side fenders, all my other scores fell through.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Hey race rods Id really like to check out your work shoot me a pm with any contact info I may have a set of fenders for ya or at least know where a set are..

[toomanytoyz]

Could you Please Post Some Pics of your Rear Doors, Would like to see how you did them ??

Thanks, Rick

[royo]

any updates on this one

[snlblazer]

i think this truck was on craigslist for sale a few weeks ago

[FRENCHBLUE72]

It has been listed as far as I know...