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truknut · 12-04-2009, 04:56 PM

Well Greg, I already gave the other cab to my cousin and he has it already at his house. Yeah the '68 cab is a better cab. But I wanted a true '72 so I kept the '72 for me.

greg65 · 12-04-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by truknut

Well Greg, I already gave the other cab to my cousin and he has it already at his house. Yeah the '68 cab is a better cab. But I wanted a true '72 so I kept the '72 for me.

Now it's comming back to me. I forgot about your cousin getting the long wheel base truck. Please over look my previous statements. Old age is getting to me. We come up last weekend and spent the whole time with Dad and watching football. Next time I will do my best to give you a call and ride out and see your progress.

truknut · 12-05-2009, 01:16 AM

The truck is still in dad's garage, we haven't worked on it for about 2 weeks now. He was sick, then he got well, then he had a siding job, now I been sick this week. Maybe we can get out there this weekend some.

greg65 · 12-11-2009, 08:29 PM

I picked up a 4.8 engine for my son's '68 project today. even if we decide to go a different route I couldn't pass up a LS engine for $75.00. Right now his truck is sitting on a '72 swb frame, thanks to Jeff(trucknut). I took the cab off of a lwb 68 truck and got the front end from Jeff. The bed will have to wait until later.

Alan's Classic · 12-11-2009, 10:28 PM

Nice score!!

**Captainfab** · 12-12-2009, 02:01 AM

No doubt....can't go wrong for that price. What all parts are interchangeable with the 5.3 or 6.0?

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Nice score!!

greg65 · 12-12-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

No doubt....can't go wrong for that price. What all parts are interchangeable with the 5.3 or 6.0?

I don't know alot about the ls engines besides having a 5.3 in my wife's Tahoe. By the little bit of reading I've done the bore is the same between 4.8 and 5.3, it is the stroke that is different. I don't know anything about the 6.0 except it can make a lot horsepower and poor fuel mileage.

greg65 · 12-12-2009, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Nice score!!

Thanks Alan. How is your metal shop coming together?

truknut · 12-13-2009, 12:11 AM

Greg, where did you luck up and find that 4.8 for 75 bills? I knew where I could have gotten a 5.3 w/36,000 miles awhile back for $700.00. I would like to go that route, but I would like to go carb instead of EFI.

greg65 · 12-13-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by truknut

Greg, where did you luck up and find that 4.8 for 75 bills? I knew where I could have gotten a 5.3 w/36,000 miles awhile back for $700.00. I would like to go that route, but I would like to go carb instead of EFI.

Hey Jeff how's it going. I found the engine on craig's list. The guy lives in the same town and delivered to me at work. I figured I couldn't beat that kinda of deal.

70 Suburban · 12-13-2009, 12:19 AM

I found a 5.3 from an 08 sub that I am goin to use.. I have to wait for the yard to relese it. If i do mine befor you do yours I will write a how to on it.. I email it to you when the time comes.. Im not sure how it differ because its a flex fuel 320 hp.

greg65 · 12-13-2009, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I found a 5.3 from an 08 sub that I am goin to use.. I have to wait for the yard to relese it. If i do mine befor you do yours I will write a how to on it.. I email it to you when the time comes.. Im not sure how it differ because its a flex fuel 320 hp.

Sounds like a plan. I'm pretty sure you will do yours first. The engine is for my son, which is seven right now. We got ten years to get his truck going. By that time who know what kinda of powertrain will be out. I told him we are going to finish my '65 first. It has a 406/700r4 combo in it now but if the right deal comes along it also might have a ls engine. The 406 has a 520 lift cam and the older I get the more I want something practical instead of the go fast.

greg65 · 12-24-2009, 03:23 PM

I found some old pictures of when I disassembled the truck. These are before digital camaras some the quality is poor. The last one is from the Move to Georgia.

greg65 · 12-24-2009, 03:27 PM

Here are a few of the before and after of my frame. Now if I could just get the rest of the truck finished.

greg65 · 01-16-2010, 03:47 PM

Ok I got my cab back earlier this week after having the floor sheet metal replaced. Their is still alot of body work to be done but I could not resist putting the cab on the frame to see how it looks. It has been eight years since I tore it apart and almost forgot what it looks like. Here are a few pictures of the floor pan after replacement.

jgh64pkup · 01-20-2010, 07:56 PM

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greg65 · 01-25-2010, 03:22 PM

We went and ticked up this little "jewel" this weekend. Between the two 1968 trucks Evan should have a good start on his truck. This means I have about seven years to finish mine.

greg65 · 02-06-2010, 03:44 PM

After thinking long and hard I decided to part out the above 68 awb. We kept the front sheet metal and bed for Evan's truck and sold the rest. This morning I delivered the frame to Chris(georgiachevydriver) and had an well deserved road trip. It's always good to get away from home for awhile. My old Silverado never missed a beat on the 400 mile trip. There is nothing quite like seeing the sun rise over the Summit racing building. Anyway had a good trip a extra cash to buy more truck parts. Life is good.

Alan's Classic · 02-06-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

After thinking long and hard I decided to part out the above 68 awb. We kept the front sheet metal and bed for Evan's truck and sold the rest. This morning I delivered the frame to Chris(georgiachevydriver) and had an well deserved road trip. It's always good to get away from home for awhile. My old Silverado never missed a beat on the 400 mile trip. There is nothing quite like seeing the sun rise over the Summit racing building. Anyway had a good trip a extra cash to buy more truck parts. Life is good.

Sounds like fun. I love road trips. Did you go into Summit or do a drive by? Thanks for sending 95light my way. He picked up the frame.

greg65 · 02-06-2010, 07:07 PM

My truck kept pulling to the right at the Summit exit. It was all I could to stay on I-75 north. No problem with the frame, glad i could help to forum members.

truknut · 02-20-2010, 11:57 AM

Greg, the 65 is looking good.. I'm glad you posted some old pics of it, I didn't realize it's been apart for 8 yrs. I'm glad it's going back together. If you do go LS, I know where someone might be interested in the 406..LOL.

greg65 · 02-20-2010, 05:35 PM

The LS swap is still a thought I can't get rid of but I know I would miss hearing that big cam in the 406. I need to sit down and decide if it's going to be a redlight to redlight truck or built to be driven long distances. Is old age catching up to me?

greg65 · 02-20-2010, 05:48 PM

Last night I started on making a bracket for my electric fuel pump and fuel filter. Started with a 16 guage of sheet metal. After marking out my pattern, I cut it out. I even notched out the mounting tabs. Then I installed the pump, filter, and the line between the two. After disassembling everything and painting bracket I made sure everything fit. It was to be installed in front of the crossmember above the rear axle. The only problem is the first bump I hit the rear trailing arm will ko the fuel pump. Oh well at least I thought I was making progress. The reason for moving the pump was so later I can run my exhaut over the axle.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-03-2010, 05:01 PM

Nice dog! Cool build, see ya this weekend.

daverod · 03-03-2010, 05:23 PM

Looks like the build is coming along good. How's that puppy.

Your never to old to do a good burn out, just ask Strodder. He's really old.

12-04-2009, 04:56 PM	#1
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: My build so far Well Greg, I already gave the other cab to my cousin and he has it already at his house. Yeah the '68 cab is a better cab. But I wanted a true '72 so I kept the '72 for me. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

12-05-2009, 01:16 AM	#3
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: My build so far The truck is still in dad's garage, we haven't worked on it for about 2 weeks now. He was sick, then he got well, then he had a siding job, now I been sick this week. Maybe we can get out there this weekend some. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

12-11-2009, 08:29 PM	#4
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far I picked up a 4.8 engine for my son's '68 project today. even if we decide to go a different route I couldn't pass up a LS engine for $75.00. Right now his truck is sitting on a '72 swb frame, thanks to Jeff(trucknut). I took the cab off of a lwb 68 truck and got the front end from Jeff. The bed will have to wait until later. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

12-11-2009, 10:28 PM	#5
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: My build so far Nice score!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

12-13-2009, 12:11 AM	#9
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: My build so far Greg, where did you luck up and find that 4.8 for 75 bills? I knew where I could have gotten a 5.3 w/36,000 miles awhile back for $700.00. I would like to go that route, but I would like to go carb instead of EFI. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

12-13-2009, 12:19 AM	#11
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: My build so far I found a 5.3 from an 08 sub that I am goin to use.. I have to wait for the yard to relese it. If i do mine befor you do yours I will write a how to on it.. I email it to you when the time comes.. Im not sure how it differ because its a flex fuel 320 hp. __________________ 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)

12-24-2009, 03:23 PM	#13
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far I found some old pictures of when I disassembled the truck. These are before digital camaras some the quality is poor. The last one is from the Move to Georgia. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

12-24-2009, 03:27 PM	#14
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Here are a few of the before and after of my frame. Now if I could just get the rest of the truck finished. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-16-2010, 03:47 PM	#15
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: My build so far Ok I got my cab back earlier this week after having the floor sheet metal replaced. Their is still alot of body work to be done but I could not resist putting the cab on the frame to see how it looks. It has been eight years since I tore it apart and almost forgot what it looks like. Here are a few pictures of the floor pan after replacement. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

01-20-2010, 07:56 PM	#16
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Greg65 build thread subscribed __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-25-2010, 03:22 PM	#17
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread We went and ticked up this little "jewel" this weekend. Between the two 1968 trucks Evan should have a good start on his truck. This means I have about seven years to finish mine. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

02-06-2010, 03:44 PM	#18
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread After thinking long and hard I decided to part out the above 68 awb. We kept the front sheet metal and bed for Evan's truck and sold the rest. This morning I delivered the frame to Chris(georgiachevydriver) and had an well deserved road trip. It's always good to get away from home for awhile. My old Silverado never missed a beat on the 400 mile trip. There is nothing quite like seeing the sun rise over the Summit racing building. Anyway had a good trip a extra cash to buy more truck parts. Life is good. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

02-06-2010, 07:07 PM	#20
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread My truck kept pulling to the right at the Summit exit. It was all I could to stay on I-75 north. No problem with the frame, glad i could help to forum members. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

02-20-2010, 11:57 AM	#21
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 309	Re: Greg65 build thread Greg, the 65 is looking good.. I'm glad you posted some old pics of it, I didn't realize it's been apart for 8 yrs. I'm glad it's going back together. If you do go LS, I know where someone might be interested in the 406..LOL. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

02-20-2010, 05:35 PM	#22
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread The LS swap is still a thought I can't get rid of but I know I would miss hearing that big cam in the 406. I need to sit down and decide if it's going to be a redlight to redlight truck or built to be driven long distances. Is old age catching up to me? __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653



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02-20-2010, 05:48 PM	#23
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Greg65 build thread Last night I started on making a bracket for my electric fuel pump and fuel filter. Started with a 16 guage of sheet metal. After marking out my pattern, I cut it out. I even notched out the mounting tabs. Then I installed the pump, filter, and the line between the two. After disassembling everything and painting bracket I made sure everything fit. It was to be installed in front of the crossmember above the rear axle. The only problem is the first bump I hit the rear trailing arm will ko the fuel pump. Oh well at least I thought I was making progress. The reason for moving the pump was so later I can run my exhaut over the axle. Attached Images __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

03-03-2010, 05:01 PM	#24
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,837	Re: Greg65 build thread Nice dog! Cool build, see ya this weekend. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

03-03-2010, 05:23 PM	#25
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Greg65 build thread Looks like the build is coming along good. How's that puppy. Your never to old to do a good burn out, just ask Strodder. He's really old. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it" Last edited by daverod; 03-03-2010 at 05:25 PM.

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