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70 Suburban · 01-17-2010, 09:43 PM

havent solved the heater/cooler issue but im starting on the a/c tomarrow

70 Suburban · 01-26-2010, 10:26 PM

i think i am goin to use the stock 08 vents for where the stock vents were

tommys66 · 01-27-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

i think i am goin to use the stock 08 vents for where the stock vents were

Good Idea, only if I had a complete donor truck.

tommys66 · 01-27-2010, 11:19 PM

I seen some cracks in the paint on the roof skin, so I investigated with a grinder and this is what I found!

tommys66 · 01-27-2010, 11:29 PM

I had a good roof skin on my parts truck, so I clipped the cab to get the top down to a good working level. I sandblasted the roofskin and primed, then I removed It from the old cab section. I measured 1 1/2" all the way around on my good cab and cut the skin off of it. The donor roof skin fit down on the good cab really well. Looked like a couple of mouse condos in the void between the inner and outer skins! I will use 3M metal bond to glue the skin on.

70 Suburban · 01-27-2010, 11:10 PM

I do take advantage of that.. I had to find away to get the vents in and use the dash data switch.. so i went with that.

70 Suburban · 01-27-2010, 11:34 PM

thats the ticket there

daverod · 01-28-2010, 12:33 PM

Sweet. At first I thought you were insulating your roof with mouse nests.

Nice work.

tommys66 · 01-28-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Sweet. At first I thought you were insulating your roof with mouse nests.

Nice work.

maybe I should?

ruffrida2005 · 01-28-2010, 10:47 PM

You couldn't tell it was dented from the underside?

tommys66 · 01-29-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ruffrida2005

You couldn't tell it was dented from the underside?

there is a void between the inner and outer skin. so no, couldn't tell from inside.

jgh64pkup · 01-28-2010, 11:01 PM

seems lke a lot of work

tommys66 · 01-29-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

seems lke a lot of work

took a couple days, but wasnt too bad. I replaced it cause I didnt want this area comming back to haunt me. Being that its the roof it catches all the weather.

Joey~AP · 01-29-2010, 12:28 AM

Very impressive!

tommys66 · 01-29-2010, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey~AP

Very impressive!

nomrlz · 02-01-2010, 06:37 PM

WOW! great build and even better documentation. we just bought a 5.3 for my boys truck saturday but are way aways from doin the swap. gonna look for an LS camaro tank too. thanks for the swap ideas. i really didn't wanna buy a $500+ gas tank.

tommys66 · 02-01-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by nomrlz

WOW! great build and even better documentation. we just bought a 5.3 for my boys truck saturday but are way aways from doin the swap. gonna look for an LS camaro tank too. thanks for the swap ideas. i really didn't wanna buy a $500+ gas tank.

thanks, and good luck. I don't have all the answers for the swap, but if you get in a bind don't be afraid to ask.

Alan's Classic · 02-01-2010, 10:02 PM

Nice job on the roof!!

70 Suburban · 02-02-2010, 11:58 PM

i wold love more info on your tank install if you have the time

nomrlz · 02-03-2010, 10:26 PM

so, after calling around the bone yards. i found out that the 98 tank is a one year only run and is steel. the 98-02 tanks are plastic.

how low does the tank hang tommy?

tommys66 · 02-04-2010, 08:08 PM

here is some more info on the tank.

excuse the crappy cell phone pics, my camera crapped out

I had to trim about 1/2" on the bottom frame rail on both sides for the tank to fit. The straps I used were off some where around an 02 model escort. I used 5/16" rod ends to hold the straps on one end, so they could pivot if needed to drop the tank later. The other end is bolted to the rear crossmember. The tank hangs 8 1/4" below the frame at the lowest point.
Tank from 99' camaro

nomrlz · 02-06-2010, 09:59 AM

thanks for the details. this looks like a very good mate for an injected swap project

tommys66 · 02-09-2010, 02:26 AM

Here is the stuff I used to glue the roof skin with. Since I had the roof skin off, I covered the top of the inner panel with a product similar to dynamat called b-quiet.

tommys66 · 02-26-2010, 05:37 PM

I test fitted my seats, and took my first imaginary test drive since the start of the build

The seats are from an 04' silverado. I had modify the brackets on the center section and drill all new mounting holes. I will prolly use 3/8" bolts to secure them.

Alan's Classic · 02-27-2010, 08:30 AM

Seats look familiar.

They look awesome.

01-17-2010, 09:43 PM	#1
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build havent solved the heater/cooler issue but im starting on the a/c tomarrow __________________ 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)

01-26-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build i think i am goin to use the stock 08 vents for where the stock vents were __________________ 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)

01-27-2010, 11:19 PM	#4
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I seen some cracks in the paint on the roof skin, so I investigated with a grinder and this is what I found! Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

01-27-2010, 11:29 PM	#5
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I had a good roof skin on my parts truck, so I clipped the cab to get the top down to a good working level. I sandblasted the roofskin and primed, then I removed It from the old cab section. I measured 1 1/2" all the way around on my good cab and cut the skin off of it. The donor roof skin fit down on the good cab really well. Looked like a couple of mouse condos in the void between the inner and outer skins! I will use 3M metal bond to glue the skin on. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

01-27-2010, 11:10 PM	#6
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build I do take advantage of that.. I had to find away to get the vents in and use the dash data switch.. so i went with that. __________________ 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)

01-27-2010, 11:34 PM	#7
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build thats the ticket there __________________ 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)

01-28-2010, 12:33 PM	#8
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: Tommys66 Build Sweet. At first I thought you were insulating your roof with mouse nests. Nice work. __________________ 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"

01-28-2010, 10:47 PM	#10
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Tommys66 Build You couldn't tell it was dented from the underside? __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

01-28-2010, 11:01 PM	#12
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Tommys66 Build seems lke a lot of work __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

01-29-2010, 12:28 AM	#14
Joey~AP TexasBowhunter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alvin, texas Posts: 450	Re: Tommys66 Build Very impressive! __________________ Build in progress for son's first truck.

02-01-2010, 06:37 PM	#16
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Tommys66 Build WOW! great build and even better documentation. we just bought a 5.3 for my boys truck saturday but are way aways from doin the swap. gonna look for an LS camaro tank too. thanks for the swap ideas. i really didn't wanna buy a $500+ gas tank.

02-01-2010, 10:02 PM	#18
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Tommys66 Build Nice job on the roof!! __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-02-2010, 11:58 PM	#19
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: Tommys66 Build i wold love more info on your tank install if you have the time __________________ 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)

02-03-2010, 10:26 PM	#20
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Tommys66 Build so, after calling around the bone yards. i found out that the 98 tank is a one year only run and is steel. the 98-02 tanks are plastic. how low does the tank hang tommy?

02-04-2010, 08:08 PM	#21
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build here is some more info on the tank. excuse the crappy cell phone pics, my camera crapped out I had to trim about 1/2" on the bottom frame rail on both sides for the tank to fit. The straps I used were off some where around an 02 model escort. I used 5/16" rod ends to hold the straps on one end, so they could pivot if needed to drop the tank later. The other end is bolted to the rear crossmember. The tank hangs 8 1/4" below the frame at the lowest point. Tank from 99' camaro Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint! Last edited by tommys66; 02-04-2010 at 08:09 PM.



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02-06-2010, 09:59 AM	#22
nomrlz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wataga,IL Posts: 666	Re: Tommys66 Build thanks for the details. this looks like a very good mate for an injected swap project

02-09-2010, 02:26 AM	#23
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build Here is the stuff I used to glue the roof skin with. Since I had the roof skin off, I covered the top of the inner panel with a product similar to dynamat called b-quiet. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

02-26-2010, 05:37 PM	#24
tommys66 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southern, MO Posts: 233	Re: Tommys66 Build I test fitted my seats, and took my first imaginary test drive since the start of the build The seats are from an 04' silverado. I had modify the brackets on the center section and drill all new mounting holes. I will prolly use 3/8" bolts to secure them. Attached Images __________________ I love the smell of lead paint!

02-27-2010, 08:30 AM	#25
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Tommys66 Build Seats look familiar. They look awesome. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

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