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Bennett68C10 · 11-17-2014, 09:05 AM

Looking good Buck, your making good progress and nice job on the dollies. I'll be following along closely for the LS1 swap

mcbassin · 11-17-2014, 09:29 AM

Nice progress on your truck Buck. Yep you will need a small cutoff wheel or dremel to cut that pesky welded bolt. I have taken a bunch of cabs off these model trucks, they are always like that from GM. Do you have an engine hoist/cherry picker on wheels? You can manhandle the cab by yourself if you have a decent one. You just need to make a bar or board to go across the inside of your cab. If you're like me it can be hard to get 3 helpers in the shop at one time.... Good luck.
Nice dollies btw.

C10_ustacould · 11-17-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Looking good Buck, your making good progress and nice job on the dollies. I'll be following along closely for the LS1 swap

Thanks Keith, the swap will be a mixture of what I did on the '68 and some of the things Hart_Rod has learned over the last year. The big things will be the use of a BP Automotive harness, manifilds instead of headers, and I think I will give a go at building the exhaust myself.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice progress on your truck Buck. Yep you will need a small cutoff wheel or dremel to cut that pesky welded bolt. I have taken a bunch of cabs off these model trucks, they are always like that from GM. Do you have an engine hoist/cherry picker on wheels? You can manhandle the cab by yourself if you have a decent one. You just need to make a bar or board to go across the inside of your cab. If you're like me it can be hard to get 3 helpers in the shop at one time.... Good luck.
Nice dollies btw.

Thanks Mike, I have some worn out discs I think will work on those bolts. I though about buying the plans for LFD's cab lift, but I think I'll just use human power.

Bennett68C10 · 11-17-2014, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bucks68

Thanks Keith, the swap will be a mixture of what I did on the '68 and some of the things Hart_Rod has learned over the last year. The big things will be the use of a BP Automotive harness, manifilds instead of headers, and I think I will give a go at building the exhaust myself.

If you don't mind me asking, what's the reason for running manifolds instead of headers? Clearance issue with the dropmember of did you have an issue with the headers on your stepper?

C10_ustacould · 11-22-2014, 04:58 PM

Today's progress...

The bed on the dolly I built.

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This frame needs some Porterbuilt love...

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ksbrktracer · 11-22-2014, 05:47 PM

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Today's progress...

The bed on the dolly I built.

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This frame needs some Porterbuilt love...

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Nice progress ..... !

**nlped** · 11-22-2014, 07:05 PM

Excellent to see progress...

C10_ustacould · 11-24-2014, 12:34 AM

I feel like I've been run over by a truck! But I'm relieved we were able to get a lot done this weekend. Here is today's progress...

Here is my youngest son removing the drive shaft. He hung out with me for two days working on Shiro, good times.
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Engine removed, we also removed the exhaust, all the shocks, the glove box, the inside portion of the heater box, and the high hump! Good bit of progress...

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Anyone need a 250 I6? Previous owner claimed it had 41,730 miles when I bought it and I've put about 1500-2000 miles on it over the last year. I'm not really sure about the mile at this point...

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Malamute · 11-24-2014, 01:41 AM

Well Ernie, I just read your thread from start to finish before going to bed tonight. I'm not sure how I've missed it but I haven't been on here much either. What a roller coaster ride you guys have been through on this.

I can't wait to see the progress and final product. You and your son are going to have a lot of great memories(and a few, "remember that time?")when this is all done.

C10_ustacould · 11-29-2014, 02:16 AM

More progress today, we removed the seat, carpet, steering column, insulation, some wiring, fuel tank, fuel lines, and the front cab mount bolts. The cab mount bolts didn't go very well due to the "tack" welds the factory puts on them...

Here you can see the difference in how the cab mount bolts came out. As soon as I started trying to remove it a crack formed immediately.

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Beginning to look a little sparse...
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Another angle
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Fuel tank removed
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Fuel tank in the yard!!
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duallyjams · 11-29-2014, 09:39 AM

Tear down is always quick and easy and fun.

C10_ustacould · 11-29-2014, 12:23 PM

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Tear down is always quick and easy and fun.

My body doesn't agree with it being quick and easy!

SeTx67 · 11-29-2014, 09:33 PM

Nice progress buck. Been a while since I checked in so you're doing a ls1 now?

C10_ustacould · 11-30-2014, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by SeTx67

Nice progress buck. Been a while since I checked in so you're doing a ls1 now?

Yep, Hart_Rod had one layin' around so... you know...

C10_ustacould · 11-30-2014, 12:58 AM

Today started off slow, probably because I slept until well after 9am! I did manage to get the door weather strip removed as well as the master cylinder and all the brake lines. I have decided to remove the cab and put the Porterbuilt parts on the chassis without powder coat. Once that is done I'll put the cab back on the frame with new bushings to do the sheet metal and bodywork. After ALL that we'll blow it apart for powder coating and paint. Sheez, I'm tired after just writing that.

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The master cylinder and lines removed...
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The cab is ready to come off... maybe I can get some help removing it tomorrow...
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The "Man" pedal is gone and it couldn't have come sooner, I'm tired of shifting! (My other car is a 5-speed). I think some Lokar pedals are going to make their way into this build too.
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C10_ustacould · 11-30-2014, 08:19 PM

Major progress today, the cab is off!! It took some out of the box thinking but it worked.

The crew! We came, we saw, we kicked its @ss!
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The frame is now ready to finish dis-assembly have to sell some those parts.
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My dropmember ready to get in the mix!
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68basket · 11-30-2014, 08:21 PM

I like it!

duallyjams · 11-30-2014, 08:55 PM

See told ya taking it apart is fun, three generation of help.

jasonhall · 11-30-2014, 09:30 PM

Awesome ! Gonna love watching it come together.

**GAc10boy** · 11-30-2014, 09:47 PM

Oh yeah!

slowcpe · 11-30-2014, 09:51 PM

Nice progress. I just started to disassemble today myself.

knomadd · 12-02-2014, 01:23 PM

IT's been a while since I checked in, but it looks like you've done a LOT! Good work!

mcbassin · 12-02-2014, 02:46 PM

Looking good Buck! No turning back now....Glad to see you going the direction you are

C10_ustacould · 12-02-2014, 03:30 PM

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Looking good Buck! No turning back now....Glad to see you going the direction you are

Mike, I would like to bend your ear sometime regarding my sheet metal. I just want to make sure I do this in the correct order. Hart_Rod has offered to give me a hand with it and that will help a lot, but I figure too much info is better than not enough!

crawdadfox · 12-02-2014, 03:33 PM

Go Buck Go!! 10 months till Cruisin' The Coast..

11-17-2014, 09:05 AM	#1
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project: Shiro Looking good Buck, your making good progress and nice job on the dollies. I'll be following along closely for the LS1 swap __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-17-2014, 09:29 AM	#2
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Shiro Nice progress on your truck Buck. Yep you will need a small cutoff wheel or dremel to cut that pesky welded bolt. I have taken a bunch of cabs off these model trucks, they are always like that from GM. Do you have an engine hoist/cherry picker on wheels? You can manhandle the cab by yourself if you have a decent one. You just need to make a bar or board to go across the inside of your cab. If you're like me it can be hard to get 3 helpers in the shop at one time.... Good luck. Nice dollies btw. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-22-2014, 04:58 PM	#5
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro Today's progress... The bed on the dolly I built. This frame needs some Porterbuilt love... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-22-2014, 07:05 PM	#7
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project: Shiro Excellent to see progress... __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

11-24-2014, 12:34 AM	#8
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro I feel like I've been run over by a truck! But I'm relieved we were able to get a lot done this weekend. Here is today's progress... Here is my youngest son removing the drive shaft. He hung out with me for two days working on Shiro, good times. Engine removed, we also removed the exhaust, all the shocks, the glove box, the inside portion of the heater box, and the high hump! Good bit of progress... Anyone need a 250 I6? Previous owner claimed it had 41,730 miles when I bought it and I've put about 1500-2000 miles on it over the last year. I'm not really sure about the mile at this point... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-24-2014, 01:41 AM	#9
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Project: Shiro Well Ernie, I just read your thread from start to finish before going to bed tonight. I'm not sure how I've missed it but I haven't been on here much either. What a roller coaster ride you guys have been through on this. I can't wait to see the progress and final product. You and your son are going to have a lot of great memories(and a few, "remember that time?")when this is all done.

11-29-2014, 02:16 AM	#10
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro More progress today, we removed the seat, carpet, steering column, insulation, some wiring, fuel tank, fuel lines, and the front cab mount bolts. The cab mount bolts didn't go very well due to the "tack" welds the factory puts on them... Here you can see the difference in how the cab mount bolts came out. As soon as I started trying to remove it a crack formed immediately. Beginning to look a little sparse... Another angle Fuel tank removed Fuel tank in the yard!! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-29-2014, 09:39 AM	#11
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Project: Shiro Tear down is always quick and easy and fun. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-29-2014, 09:33 PM	#13
SeTx67 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Lumberton, TX Posts: 795	Re: Project: Shiro Nice progress buck. Been a while since I checked in so you're doing a ls1 now? __________________ 67 SWB LS2/4l70e... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=587435

11-30-2014, 12:58 AM	#15
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro Today started off slow, probably because I slept until well after 9am! I did manage to get the door weather strip removed as well as the master cylinder and all the brake lines. I have decided to remove the cab and put the Porterbuilt parts on the chassis without powder coat. Once that is done I'll put the cab back on the frame with new bushings to do the sheet metal and bodywork. After ALL that we'll blow it apart for powder coating and paint. Sheez, I'm tired after just writing that. Pics... The master cylinder and lines removed... The cab is ready to come off... maybe I can get some help removing it tomorrow... The "Man" pedal is gone and it couldn't have come sooner, I'm tired of shifting! (My other car is a 5-speed). I think some Lokar pedals are going to make their way into this build too. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-30-2014, 08:19 PM	#16
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,870	Re: Project: Shiro Major progress today, the cab is off!! It took some out of the box thinking but it worked. The crew! We came, we saw, we kicked its @ss! The frame is now ready to finish dis-assembly have to sell some those parts. My dropmember ready to get in the mix! __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

11-30-2014, 08:21 PM	#17
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Project: Shiro I like it!

11-30-2014, 08:55 PM	#18
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: Project: Shiro See told ya taking it apart is fun, three generation of help. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-30-2014, 09:30 PM	#19
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Project: Shiro Awesome ! Gonna love watching it come together.

11-30-2014, 09:47 PM	#20
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Project: Shiro Oh yeah! __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build



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11-30-2014, 09:51 PM	#21
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project: Shiro Nice progress. I just started to disassemble today myself. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

12-02-2014, 01:23 PM	#22
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Project: Shiro IT's been a while since I checked in, but it looks like you've done a LOT! Good work! __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

12-02-2014, 02:46 PM	#23
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Shiro Looking good Buck! No turning back now....Glad to see you going the direction you are __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-02-2014, 03:33 PM	#25
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Project: Shiro Go Buck Go!! 10 months till Cruisin' The Coast.. __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

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