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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
finished up disassembling the dash.
The top of the dash was painted a dark colour from the factory. Its kind of hard to tell what the exact colour is as its got some staining and surface rust, maybe a dark grey? Although Im building a patina truck with very little paint disturbance. I think I might paint the interior. Just feels better and its easier to keep clean. Besides shes pretty scratched up from 50 years on the farm. Also spent one time with one all purpose windex and a wet rag on the firewall. Trying not to scrub the chalk marks off, looks pretty damn good so far.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
I'm in, looks like a killer project
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Lifes been busy, so theres not too much going on.
But my buddy sent me this teaser today. Looks like he was able to slice out the bigger dents😁😁😁. Should be able to pick up the finished product next week.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Im stoked!!! These are gonna be sweet.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Started disassembling the frame to send off for sandblasting and paint. Had the trailing arms stitched up for some added strength.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
I can hardly wait to see it going back together.
I started to clean up the disc brake set up I got off you a while back. Im going to add power discs over the holidays to the 67 CST.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1576130736
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Picked up another piece of the puzzle today. Or should I say several pieces?
This old girl had her engine removed a few years ago as part of an ill-fated engine swap. She is very complete but has rust on every panel. This truck will supply almost all the little parts I need to complete the 68. Plus some of the big ones🤣😂
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
The tailgate is in beautiful shape, with trim!
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And this is the real reason why I drove 5hrs one way to get this truck.
Over the years I have probably owned 25-30 of these trucks but Ive never had one with buddies. ![]() ![]()
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Nice GMC'S
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
That's nice.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Stripped the frame down last night and got it off to sandblast and paint this morning.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Unloading.
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Absolutely
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Body guy sent me a few more teasers today.........
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Picked the frame up today.
Gotta love a cash deal when the guy wants some extra cash for Xmas. Dropped off yesterday morning and picked it up this afternoon!!!! ![]() ![]()
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Now that's what I call service! Looks great!
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Dang...that is fast. You must have brought it home wet. Looking good!
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Agreed! On both counts.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Picked up my bolts today. I dropped these off for cad-plating. This was my third bucket worth, now I should have just about everything I need to assemble the truck.
Yellow cad-plated the control arm ubolts, wanted them to match the grade 8 hardware in the frame. I think they turned out cool. I started cad-plating original bolts when I was building my k/5, it was suggested to me by an old timer buddy of mine. Said he loved how much easier it made reassembly as most bolt kits suck and this way they are all spotless. I agree.
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Re: 68 GMC frame off build
Everything is looking great. I really like the quarter panels and bolts.
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