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YBNORML · 11-29-2019, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

you been busy

I try and do a bit every few days. 😁

YBNORML · 11-29-2019, 03:32 AM

finished up disassembling the dash.

The top of the dash was painted a dark colour from the factory. It’s kind of hard to tell what the exact colour is as it’s got some staining and surface rust, maybe a dark grey?

Although I’m building a patina truck with very little paint disturbance. I think I might paint the interior. Just feels better and it’s easier to keep clean. Besides she’s 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.

**jaros44sr** · 11-29-2019, 08:41 AM

I'm in, looks like a killer project

YBNORML · 12-08-2019, 06:02 PM

Life’s been busy, so there’s 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.

YBNORML · 12-08-2019, 07:02 PM

I’m stoked!!! These are gonna be sweet.

YBNORML · 12-12-2019, 01:40 AM

Started disassembling the frame to send off for sandblasting and paint. Had the trailing arms stitched up for some added strength.

**Canuckvetter** · 12-12-2019, 02:06 AM

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

YBNORML · 12-14-2019, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

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

Excellent. I need to do the same with my 67’

YBNORML · 12-14-2019, 02:42 AM

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🤣😂

YBNORML · 12-14-2019, 02:43 AM

The tailgate is in beautiful shape, with trim!

YBNORML · 12-14-2019, 02:46 AM

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 I’ve never had one with buddies.

**Warrens69GMC** · 12-14-2019, 02:51 AM

Nice GMC'S

**zicc1835** · 12-14-2019, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

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 I’ve never had one with buddies.

homerun.........

**IronCanine** · 12-14-2019, 12:31 PM

That's nice.

YBNORML · 12-15-2019, 02:57 PM

Stripped the frame down last night and got it off to sandblast and paint this morning.

YBNORML · 12-15-2019, 03:02 PM

Unloading.

**zicc1835** · 12-15-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by YBNORML

Unloading.

your moving at light speed...........

YBNORML · 12-15-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

homerun.........

Absolutely

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

That's nice.

Yeah, I’m quite happy with it.

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Originally Posted by zicc1835

your moving at light speed...........

Truck has to be out of the shop by spring. The other two belong inside, this one will sit on the street.

YBNORML · 12-15-2019, 11:55 PM

Body guy sent me a few more teasers today.........

YBNORML · 12-17-2019, 01:16 AM

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!!!!

cornerstone · 12-18-2019, 10:42 AM

Now that's what I call service! Looks great!

**IronCanine** · 12-18-2019, 11:35 AM

Dang...that is fast. You must have brought it home wet. Looking good!

YBNORML · 12-19-2019, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Now that's what I call service! Looks great!

Agreed! On both counts.

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Dang...that is fast. You must have brought it home wet. Looking good!

I was afraid of that too, turns out he stayed late Sunday night to get her done. Guess he needed some Xmas money

YBNORML · 12-19-2019, 01:31 AM

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.

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-19-2019, 10:53 AM

Everything is looking great. I really like the quarter panels and bolts.

11-29-2019, 03:32 AM	#52
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build finished up disassembling the dash. The top of the dash was painted a dark colour from the factory. It’s kind of hard to tell what the exact colour is as it’s got some staining and surface rust, maybe a dark grey? Although I’m building a patina truck with very little paint disturbance. I think I might paint the interior. Just feels better and it’s easier to keep clean. Besides she’s 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. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

11-29-2019, 08:41 AM	#53
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,759	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build I'm in, looks like a killer project __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

12-08-2019, 06:02 PM	#54
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Life’s been busy, so there’s 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. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-08-2019, 07:02 PM	#55
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build I’m stoked!!! These are gonna be sweet. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-12-2019, 01:40 AM	#56
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	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. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-12-2019, 02:06 AM	#57
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	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 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

12-14-2019, 02:42 AM	#59
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	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🤣😂 Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-14-2019, 02:43 AM	#60
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build The tailgate is in beautiful shape, with trim! Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-14-2019, 02:46 AM	#61
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build 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 I’ve never had one with buddies. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-14-2019, 02:51 AM	#62
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Nice GMC'S __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

12-14-2019, 12:31 PM	#64
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build That's nice. __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-15-2019, 02:57 PM	#65
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Stripped the frame down last night and got it off to sandblast and paint this morning. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-15-2019, 03:02 PM	#66
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Unloading. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-15-2019, 11:55 PM	#69
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Body guy sent me a few more teasers today......... Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-17-2019, 01:16 AM	#70
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	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!!!! Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67



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12-18-2019, 10:42 AM	#71
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,248	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Now that's what I call service! Looks great! __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

12-18-2019, 11:35 AM	#72
IronCanine I'm trying.... Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 2,745	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Dang...that is fast. You must have brought it home wet. Looking good! __________________ 1970 K20 Z62 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...56#post9334756 1970 Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645076 1969 K10 SWB CST http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...52#post8520352 1971 K20 Z84 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...90#post9047290 1946 B.F. Avery Model A Tractor http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...55#post8292555 "Sometimes I wonder if zander208 was even real..."

12-19-2019, 01:31 AM	#74
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	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. Attached Images __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

12-19-2019, 10:53 AM	#75
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: 68’ GMC frame off build Everything is looking great. I really like the quarter panels and bolts. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

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