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72c20customcamper · 08-08-2019, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Mar-K usually ships their parts in wooden crates to prevent damage.
Including all of the side mouldings they sell.

sounds reasonable.

72c20customcamper · 08-08-2019, 02:41 PM

No more holes.

72c20customcamper · 08-23-2019, 06:08 PM

Did some floor repairs today and used the new streacher/shrinker for the first time makes life much easier

72c20customcamper · 08-25-2019, 02:37 PM

Welded it all up today. Just need to prime and seam seal it

72c20customcamper · 08-27-2019, 04:40 PM

Hung the radiator support and bolted on the door and fender . Both OEM pieces everything lined up pretty well even the rocker with a few 5 pound sledgehammer plows on a 2x4 . Came to the cab corner . It was a cluster ###! . It was almost like it was for an extended cab . Had to cut it into 3 pizza slices just to get it to line up. 5 hours I would rather not repeat. Other side is getting a few small pieces.

If anyone is doing cab corners stay away from the CHL brand

72c20customcamper · 08-27-2019, 04:41 PM

Also did the passenger door pillar and kick plate yesterday

68panelman · 08-27-2019, 05:41 PM

Nice work, gittin her done before the winter come!!!

72c20customcamper · 10-14-2019, 04:00 PM

Should update the build. New cab counters and passenger rocker. Should have just made my own corners had to cut them all up to fit the truck. Drip rails so far are perfect

72c20customcamper · 10-14-2019, 04:06 PM

All painted today . I'm piecemealing it. Can't do the whole truck at once. Finish up the door jambs and cowl area next if the weather cooperates. Roof is going to be white not original to the truck but I want it that way

72c20customcamper · 05-01-2020, 01:51 PM

Bed is on did it last fall been to cold and rainy for much work .

72c20customcamper · 07-09-2020, 07:16 PM

Been doing the gutter/ firewall this past week made someprogress

72c20customcamper · 09-23-2020, 10:08 AM

Few new pics

**Corts60** · 09-23-2020, 12:34 PM

Wow! Great work! That top is smoooooth.

SkidmoreGarage · 09-23-2020, 12:53 PM

I’m in the process of doing the same rust repair/bodywork, and know how much work it is. Keep it up.

72c20customcamper · 09-27-2020, 08:06 PM

Finishing up the floor

72c20customcamper · 09-27-2020, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corts60

Wow! Great work! That top is smoooooth.

First coat didn’t come out so nice . This is the second coat Omni single stage

68Gold/white · 09-28-2020, 02:09 PM

Nothing wrong with single stage. Looks Good!!!

Carry on, man!!!

72c20customcamper · 09-29-2020, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68Gold/white

Nothing wrong with single stage. Looks Good!!!

Carry on, man!!!

I like it specially for solid colors . Talked to a painter after the first coat didnt go well. He told me to not add the reducer . It calls for 4:1:1 he recommended just 4:1 .

72c20customcamper · 09-29-2020, 10:36 AM

Finished the drivers floor yesterday lots of stitch welding got sunburn on my arms ,coated everything I could with por 15 prior to welding. Also coated the passenger side going to let it cure then paint it body color when I do the inside of the cab

72c20customcamper · 10-18-2020, 10:47 AM

New cab bushings . Still need to tourqe them down but it did raise the cab a good bit. Around 1/4 inch but it should come down after it torqued and settled. Decided black for the underside still needs another coat . Truck was basically only primed underneath no saddle paint that I could find

72c20customcamper · 11-10-2020, 09:22 PM

I keep plugging away

72c20customcamper · 11-10-2020, 09:32 PM

Noticed I forgot the cab prep pictures

cornerstone · 11-11-2020, 12:37 AM

Looks great Mark.

72c20customcamper · 11-11-2020, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cornerstone

Looks great Mark.

Thanks . I'm really into it more than I wanted to be . Been neglecting my other cars but I can see light at the end of the tunnel.

Low Elco · 11-11-2020, 01:43 PM

Good lookin' work!

08-08-2019, 02:41 PM	#77
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 No more holes. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-23-2019, 06:08 PM	#78
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Did some floor repairs today and used the new streacher/shrinker for the first time makes life much easier Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-25-2019, 02:37 PM	#79
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Welded it all up today. Just need to prime and seam seal it Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-27-2019, 04:40 PM	#80
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Hung the radiator support and bolted on the door and fender . Both OEM pieces everything lined up pretty well even the rocker with a few 5 pound sledgehammer plows on a 2x4 . Came to the cab corner . It was a cluster ###! . It was almost like it was for an extended cab . Had to cut it into 3 pizza slices just to get it to line up. 5 hours I would rather not repeat. Other side is getting a few small pieces. If anyone is doing cab corners stay away from the CHL brand Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-27-2019, 04:41 PM	#81
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Also did the passenger door pillar and kick plate yesterday Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

08-27-2019, 05:41 PM	#82
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,456	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Nice work, gittin her done before the winter come!!!

10-14-2019, 04:00 PM	#83
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Should update the build. New cab counters and passenger rocker. Should have just made my own corners had to cut them all up to fit the truck. Drip rails so far are perfect Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

10-14-2019, 04:06 PM	#84
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 All painted today . I'm piecemealing it. Can't do the whole truck at once. Finish up the door jambs and cowl area next if the weather cooperates. Roof is going to be white not original to the truck but I want it that way Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

05-01-2020, 01:51 PM	#85
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Bed is on did it last fall been to cold and rainy for much work . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

07-09-2020, 07:16 PM	#86
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Been doing the gutter/ firewall this past week made someprogress Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-23-2020, 10:08 AM	#87
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Few new pics Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-23-2020, 12:34 PM	#88
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09-23-2020, 12:53 PM	#89
SkidmoreGarage Registered User Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 335	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 I’m in the process of doing the same rust repair/bodywork, and know how much work it is. Keep it up.

09-27-2020, 08:06 PM	#90
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Finishing up the floor Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-28-2020, 02:09 PM	#92
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09-29-2020, 10:36 AM	#94
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Finished the drivers floor yesterday lots of stitch welding got sunburn on my arms ,coated everything I could with por 15 prior to welding. Also coated the passenger side going to let it cure then paint it body color when I do the inside of the cab Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 09-30-2020 at 07:21 PM.

10-18-2020, 10:47 AM	#95
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 New cab bushings . Still need to tourqe them down but it did raise the cab a good bit. Around 1/4 inch but it should come down after it torqued and settled. Decided black for the underside still needs another coat . Truck was basically only primed underneath no saddle paint that I could find Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 10-20-2020 at 09:16 PM.

11-10-2020, 09:22 PM	#96
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 I keep plugging away Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

11-10-2020, 09:32 PM	#97
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,641	Re: My "new" 1968 c20 Noticed I forgot the cab prep pictures Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

11-11-2020, 12:37 AM	#98
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11-11-2020, 01:43 PM	#100
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