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**Chevy Fleetside** · 06-27-2009, 09:52 AM

This is what it looks like now.

70 Suburban · 06-27-2009, 12:27 PM

thanks for the pics. this is what I am looking for. I started the filler work we will have to see where it goes from here

*highperf4x4* · 06-27-2009, 11:37 PM

Man that looks good!

70 Suburban · 07-07-2009, 09:48 PM

well i started up again. it was hard to get motivated for some reason. I am taking a slow as you go approach to this extended cab. drilling out the spot weld and such. I want to leave as much metal in place till I'm ready to open the back up. thus far as of tonight I have the drivers side drilled out and cut out the lower cab corner so I can die sect it and reinforce the rocker section as it will be fully open like a new crew cab. I will prolly cut out the top of the cab just enough to slide them together tomorrow. I want to have fully functional rear swing doors on the rear. but one thing I'm not sure of is if I am going to chop the bed down to 5 feet or if I am going to stretch the frame... also step side or fleet I know this has been brought up already though.

joe231 · 07-07-2009, 10:02 PM

FLEET all the way!!!

70 Suburban · 07-07-2009, 10:31 PM

thanks Joe I do have the fleet bed now.. but it still leaves the questing cut the bed or stretch the frame

*highperf4x4* · 07-07-2009, 10:48 PM

Stretch the frame!!!!!!!!!

joe231 · 07-08-2009, 08:28 AM

yeah, i think you need to leave the bed and stretch the frame. with the extra cab I think a shorter than normal bed would look out of proportion....

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 08:45 AM

This is what i am leaning to. I was thinkin about parking and drivibility. If the longer truck was goin to be a hassel

ruffrida2005 · 07-08-2009, 10:10 AM

stretch the frame for sure. Once you do your CC conversion I might have to bring mine to ya for some help! I would love to have a CC. Damn you Dino!

joe231 · 07-08-2009, 10:18 AM

I don't think a foot is going to make that much difference in maneuvering......besides, the coolness factor will out weigh any parking hassle

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 10:28 AM

Lol well then i have a short bed frame i am goin to weld to this one.

fryco · 07-08-2009, 12:11 PM

i wanted to build one of these, but 3/4 ton w/duramax power for a cool old tow rig

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 12:25 PM

Yeah im still thinkin about the power plant.i didnt want a full 4 door truck. But i still want to take the kids out with me.. It will be my daily also. Im still not sure aobut how to dp this. But ill never do it if i dont start

ruffrida2005 · 07-08-2009, 12:40 PM

Just start cutting and welding and grinding, if you screw up. do it in the same order again. It's only metal like everyone says!

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 12:57 PM

Yeah well. Like i said. Im taking it slow. Im drillin out the spot welds and looking at what im taking apart so i know what i have to do to make it strong when i put it together

joe231 · 07-08-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

Just start cutting and welding and grinding, if you screw up. do it in the same order again. It's only metal like everyone says!

that is one school of thought.....i'm on the extreme other end....I think it out too long and don't get much done

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 02:39 PM

LOL IM IN THE MIDDLE OF IT.. i JUMP IN BUT TAKE SMALL STEPS TO GET THERE...

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 09:34 PM

well i got most of the rear cab off. ill post pics soon.

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 10:01 PM

here are some

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 10:04 PM

i dint get as much done as i wanted but I did get to the point of no return. Im starting to see where its goin now. i think the next challange for me is to make the rear doors look the way I want them too and still use the b piller as the doors front panel

ruffrida2005 · 07-08-2009, 10:18 PM

I think you cut the back cab too short. Your not going to have full doors in the back from the way it looks. What are you plans for the rear doors?

70 Suburban · 07-08-2009, 10:26 PM

im going for more of an extended cab. with rear swing doors.. the doors will be about 28 in

Alan's Classic · 07-09-2009, 12:38 AM

I like progress, lookin' good. Someday I'll be that adventurous.

70 Suburban · 07-09-2009, 12:47 AM

i dono what to call it.. I had to get to a point that I couldnt turn back.. cause I wanted to just quit and leave it alone. but hey I think I have a handle on it... maybe

06-27-2009, 09:52 AM	#26
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06-27-2009, 12:27 PM	#27
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. thanks for the pics. this is what I am looking for. I started the filler work we will have to see where it goes from here __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

06-27-2009, 11:37 PM	#28
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: I wana drive 65. Man that looks good!

07-07-2009, 09:48 PM	#29
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. well i started up again. it was hard to get motivated for some reason. I am taking a slow as you go approach to this extended cab. drilling out the spot weld and such. I want to leave as much metal in place till I'm ready to open the back up. thus far as of tonight I have the drivers side drilled out and cut out the lower cab corner so I can die sect it and reinforce the rocker section as it will be fully open like a new crew cab. I will prolly cut out the top of the cab just enough to slide them together tomorrow. I want to have fully functional rear swing doors on the rear. but one thing I'm not sure of is if I am going to chop the bed down to 5 feet or if I am going to stretch the frame... also step side or fleet I know this has been brought up already though. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-07-2009, 10:02 PM	#30
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I wana drive 65. FLEET all the way!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-07-2009, 10:31 PM	#31
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. thanks Joe I do have the fleet bed now.. but it still leaves the questing cut the bed or stretch the frame __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-07-2009, 10:48 PM	#32
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: I wana drive 65. Stretch the frame!!!!!!!!!

07-08-2009, 08:28 AM	#33
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I wana drive 65. yeah, i think you need to leave the bed and stretch the frame. with the extra cab I think a shorter than normal bed would look out of proportion.... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-08-2009, 08:45 AM	#34
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. This is what i am leaning to. I was thinkin about parking and drivibility. If the longer truck was goin to be a hassel __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-08-2009, 10:10 AM	#35
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: I wana drive 65. stretch the frame for sure. Once you do your CC conversion I might have to bring mine to ya for some help! I would love to have a CC. Damn you Dino! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-08-2009, 10:18 AM	#36
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I wana drive 65. I don't think a foot is going to make that much difference in maneuvering......besides, the coolness factor will out weigh any parking hassle __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-08-2009, 10:28 AM	#37
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. Lol well then i have a short bed frame i am goin to weld to this one. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-08-2009, 12:11 PM	#38
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: I wana drive 65. i wanted to build one of these, but 3/4 ton w/duramax power for a cool old tow rig

07-08-2009, 12:25 PM	#39
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. Yeah im still thinkin about the power plant.i didnt want a full 4 door truck. But i still want to take the kids out with me.. It will be my daily also. Im still not sure aobut how to dp this. But ill never do it if i dont start __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-08-2009, 12:40 PM	#40
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: I wana drive 65. Just start cutting and welding and grinding, if you screw up. do it in the same order again. It's only metal like everyone says! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759



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07-08-2009, 12:57 PM	#41
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. Yeah well. Like i said. Im taking it slow. Im drillin out the spot welds and looking at what im taking apart so i know what i have to do to make it strong when i put it together __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-08-2009, 02:39 PM	#43
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. LOL IM IN THE MIDDLE OF IT.. i JUMP IN BUT TAKE SMALL STEPS TO GET THERE... __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-08-2009, 09:34 PM	#44
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. well i got most of the rear cab off. ill post pics soon. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-08-2009, 10:01 PM	#45
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. here are some Attached Images __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

07-08-2009, 10:04 PM	#46
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. i dint get as much done as i wanted but I did get to the point of no return. Im starting to see where its goin now. i think the next challange for me is to make the rear doors look the way I want them too and still use the b piller as the doors front panel Attached Images __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F*D the wife drive...(cant fix women) Last edited by 70 Suburban; 07-08-2009 at 11:10 PM.*

07-08-2009, 10:18 PM	#47
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: I wana drive 65. I think you cut the back cab too short. Your not going to have full doors in the back from the way it looks. What are you plans for the rear doors? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

07-08-2009, 10:26 PM	#48
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. im going for more of an extended cab. with rear swing doors.. the doors will be about 28 in __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F*D the wife drive...(cant fix women) Last edited by 70 Suburban; 07-08-2009 at 10:28 PM.*

07-09-2009, 12:38 AM	#49
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07-09-2009, 12:47 AM	#50
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: I wana drive 65. i dono what to call it.. I had to get to a point that I couldnt turn back.. cause I wanted to just quit and leave it alone. but hey I think I have a handle on it... maybe __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

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