Project Janus

[BigDaddyV]

Awesome work! I'll stay tuned for this one
Sub'd!

[Low Elco]

Nice work!

[soundqdoug]

Originally Posted by gavenb

Very nice. I'm completing the same work on my cab in almost all the same places. Mostly time more than anything else. It's nice to see someone repair it instead of the ol "get a donor cab".

No donor cabs here! If it isn't crushed, it can be fixed!

[tjmeadows]

I'm in for this build, looking good. Seems you have all the same ideas I have for my 70 gmc build, except I'm debating on 8.1 for my truck.

[soundqdoug]

Originally Posted by tjmeadows

I'm in for this build, looking good. Seems you have all the same ideas I have for my 70 gmc build, except I'm debating on 8.1 for my truck.

Now an 8.1 is cool, REALLY cool! I picked up my 5.3 for next to nothing, so it's going in for sure...

[tjmeadows]

Had a friend who had an 8.1, did a cam swap, springs change and a pcm tune and got 520 hp and 700 ftlbs!!

[soundqdoug]

Did some firewall and toepan work today...got the new floor mated with the firewall braces, fabbed and welded in a new lip from floor to firewall, and got most of the welds smoothed up.

[BigDaddyV]

Very nice work, looks so clean

[soundqdoug]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Very nice work, looks so clean

Thanks brother!

[soundqdoug]

In the upcoming weeks, we are coming up with front suspension ideas, mainly building control arms to center the wheel in the well, and possibilities of rack and pinion. Also, we'll be getting the body onto the chassis to check stance, may do some work with body mounts, etc. to get it perfect.

[soundqdoug]

Quick update. This is approximate ride height. Everything has been blasted and put back together for fitment. Big decisions soon...wheels, brakes, 5lug vs 6lug, etc.

[swamp rat]

Wow, I just found this thread, I need your metal guy to work on my 67!

[DD1]

Nice work. You fabricated the lip of the firewall where it meets the floor? Wish I could do that; I could use a replacement firewall lip.

[soundqdoug]

Sure did. Not that difficult...I'm confident you can do the same!

[DD1]

Originally Posted by soundqdoug

Sure did. Not that difficult...I'm confident you can do the same!

I would not even know where to begin. Body work is not my strong point, and I don't know anything about doing fabrication.

[rkleypas]

Great project. You gave me the inspiration I needed...
Just did the floor replacement this weekend. I used three braces, one in each door just like you did, and one in the center of the cab from the back to the firewall. I hope everything stayed square. Had to pull on the metal at the firewall to get a good tack. Have you been able to confirm that you are square?
Are you going to weld the inside seam on the front and back of the cab, or just use seam sealer?
Thanks for any advice.

[soundqdoug]

Thanks! I'm glad it helped. I need to post some new pics too. We squared it with the rear OEM bolts, and the body cart it sits on we made specifically for the bed...it even uses Energy Suspension bushings. The doors actually fit better after the new floor! The plan is to weld the seam, it's a lot more work but makes for a better product in the end.

[Trixxterr]

Definitely, sub'd.

[68Gold/white]

Can't wait for next installment!!!

[rkleypas]

Here's a few pics of mine. I left the cab on its back and used the cherry picker to bring it in. Clamped everything in, confirmed square as best I could and tacked it in. I can't see how it can really move much, but we will know soon enough...

[soundqdoug]

Looks great! These trucks are different from most vehicles of their age in that they align on the backside really easily...so I feel like it would actually be pretty difficult to get it OUT of alignment...we took out the old and reinstalled the new floor all in a half day or so... in comparison, my 69 Camaro took minimum 20hours or so...Is your truck white? I love white, I just haven't convinced myself to paint mine white yet...

[68Gold/white]

If the body work is prefect, any color can look awesome (to me...) even, white!!!

[soundqdoug]

Mine was originally red with white roof and grille..then the dorky PO painted it black with tractor paint!

[rkleypas]

Yep, it's white. And the shiny paint deceived me. I thought the truck was solid until I got it home and found the rot.

[soundqdoug]

Project update: Sorry I haven't been posting pictures...I'm in the middle of PCS'ing to who knows where, and my body guy just had his 2nd boy. I've made a few changes to the original plan: been in contact with Porterbuilt...plan is to use a stage 2 rear and all the front goodies to use with the oem crossmember, and I've been in contact with N2Billet in regards to wheel sizing...I definitely am going to go with my gut and use the Vintecs. They are my favorite wheel of all time, and they look so awesome on any C10. The problem is my paint scheme from GM is exactly the same as Lucy's...huge dilemma, but we'll formulate a plan soon. Pics to come soon!