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tomsprojects · 12-02-2011, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cheyenne shortstep

Yea Tom that's the first truck that comes to mind, that thing was insane. I figured this was you when I saw this thread cause Mike told me you were gonna build a 4 door.
If you're wondering, this is Tremayne.

You should come by some time to check it out Im in scripps ranch by Poway.

sleepertruck72 · 12-02-2011, 01:51 AM

Im in for the ride... I cant wait to see the progress

tomsprojects · 12-02-2011, 02:04 AM

Here a few night time picture of the front end,rear end,and splitter on the suburban, if any one can tell what they are let me know please. thanks
T

ThreeQtr · 12-02-2011, 08:41 AM

I don't want to start a hi-jacked discussion on if its better to use 2 truck cabs or a suburban , so maybe someone can start a link before all the good subs are gone.

Having said that if you look at the crew that 'Young Frankenstein' is modeled after, the space between the doors show that they must have used 2 cabs.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426382

I myself bought a suburban (I had 2 cabs already) for a crew build because I like the look. Someone on this forum said how much more practical a sub is and I decided , having owned a '88 & a '99 suburban and own a '05 crew now, that they were right.

Maybe this build is extra hard for me since I tried to get the seller to contact me for at least 6 mos..

haminator · 12-02-2011, 01:27 PM

Looks like the front is a Dana 44, I beleive the 68 3/4 ton still used the closed knuckle version. The transfer case looks to be Rockwell divorced unit which I think was still used in 68. The rear appears to be an Eaton. If your not using the 68 frame I would be interested in the front 4 spring hangers that are rivited to the frame. I want to convert my 70 Longhorn to 4x4 but will need to try to find out if the spring hangers are the same from 68 to 70. I'm not sure but I think the 68 3/4 ton used different front springs than a 70 possibly requiring different hangers.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ThreeQtr

I don't want to start a hi-jacked discussion on if its better to use 2 truck cabs or a suburban , so maybe someone can start a link before all the good subs are gone.

Having said that if you look at the crew that 'Young Frankenstein' is modeled after, the space between the doors show that they must have used 2 cabs.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426382

I myself bought a suburban (I had 2 cabs already) for a crew build because I like the look. Someone on this forum said how much more practical a sub is and I decided , having owned a '88 & a '99 suburban and own a '05 crew now, that they were right.

Maybe this build is extra hard for me since I tried to get the seller to contact me for at least 6 mos..

Drew used a suburban. He had to cut down the roof, and installed a truck cab rear section on the burb body.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2011, 04:22 PM

Haminator got that all right off the bat. On the hangers, I'm not sure if they're the same, but I'm sure you can use them on your 2wd swap anyhow.

haminator · 12-02-2011, 06:17 PM

On the hangers I just want to be able to use stock spring which I allready have. Which frame is being used for the four door? I think I missed that part.

tomsprojects · 12-02-2011, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

From what I've seen done on this board and the thoughts I've had about this, the building a crew out of 2 truck cabs will be a lot more work. The roof still needs reworked and it'd take 3 truck roof skins to do it due to the curvature in them. Plus building all the structure and everything else. There's a lot that goes in to it.

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On the hangers I just want to be able to use stock spring which I allready have. Which frame is being used for the four door? I think I missed that part.

I plan on using the 2011 frame and running gear. So the 68 stuff will be sold off.
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tomsprojects · 12-02-2011, 10:44 PM

I have done a long horn 4x4 swap before. It turned out nice and was very easy using the original long horn frame and 4x4 parts under it.
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tomsprojects · 12-02-2011, 10:47 PM

Does any one need a 67-72 front motor cross member out of a 4x4? I have one if so.
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tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 04:09 AM

I had a few hours to start pulling it apart today. Name: 1.jpg
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tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 04:12 AM

Does any one want that roof rack for free? very well built.

VA72C10 · 12-03-2011, 04:28 AM

Nice progress! Didn't see where you mentioned which front end you'll be doing? Will it be a 68 (the one pictured) or something else?

tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice progress! Didn't see where you mentioned which front end you'll be doing? Will it be a 68 (the one pictured) or something else?

All 68 , I like the looks of it but Im using the big back window.

this is the plan

tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 05:20 AM

Spid

haminator · 12-03-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

Does any one need a 67-72 front motor cross member out of a 4x4? I have one if so.
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Yes I need the cross member, pm me if you want.

haminator · 12-03-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

I have done a long horn 4x4 swap before. It turned out nice and was very easy using the original long horn frame and 4x4 parts under it.
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I have a 71 3/4 ton front end that is currently in my 70 short bed that I will be using as well as a transfer case etc. Did you move the engine back or leave it the 2 wheel drive location? I think the main things I need are that cross member and spring hangers. If you can't get rid of that frame I'd like to buy the hangers. Also how'd you deal with the rear drive shaft? did you stay with the 2 peice? Your rendition of the 4 door is sharp, I like the choice of colors. Iv'e though of doing that for over 20 years but adding step side fenders to the fleetside and running a wide dually rear and 1 ton stuff up front of course.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-03-2011, 12:23 PM

Great progress and sweet rendering!

tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

Yes I need the cross member, pm me if you want.

Just email me

tomsprojects@aol.com
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PHAT TONY · 12-03-2011, 01:36 PM

Love that color choice!

tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Love that color choice!

Thanks
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CheyenneShop · 12-03-2011, 06:11 PM

Wow, what an awesome project. Good Luck.

502ms · 12-03-2011, 06:38 PM

Wow!
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PHAT TONY · 12-03-2011, 06:43 PM

I was gonna build a '67 GMC shorty a while back and go that color(ish) with a grey interior, what's your vision for inside?

12-02-2011, 01:51 AM	#77
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 68 Four door build Im in for the ride... I cant wait to see the progress __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

12-02-2011, 02:04 AM	#78
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Here a few night time picture of the front end,rear end,and splitter on the suburban, if any one can tell what they are let me know please. thanks T Attached Images

12-02-2011, 08:41 AM	#79
ThreeQtr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Port St Lucie,FL Posts: 203	Re: 68 Four door build I don't want to start a hi-jacked discussion on if its better to use 2 truck cabs or a suburban , so maybe someone can start a link before all the good subs are gone. Having said that if you look at the crew that 'Young Frankenstein' is modeled after, the space between the doors show that they must have used 2 cabs. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426382 I myself bought a suburban (I had 2 cabs already) for a crew build because I like the look. Someone on this forum said how much more practical a sub is and I decided , having owned a '88 & a '99 suburban and own a '05 crew now, that they were right. Maybe this build is extra hard for me since I tried to get the seller to contact me for at least 6 mos..

12-02-2011, 01:27 PM	#80
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: 68 Four door build Looks like the front is a Dana 44, I beleive the 68 3/4 ton still used the closed knuckle version. The transfer case looks to be Rockwell divorced unit which I think was still used in 68. The rear appears to be an Eaton. If your not using the 68 frame I would be interested in the front 4 spring hangers that are rivited to the frame. I want to convert my 70 Longhorn to 4x4 but will need to try to find out if the spring hangers are the same from 68 to 70. I'm not sure but I think the 68 3/4 ton used different front springs than a 70 possibly requiring different hangers.

12-02-2011, 04:22 PM	#82
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 68 Four door build Haminator got that all right off the bat. On the hangers, I'm not sure if they're the same, but I'm sure you can use them on your 2wd swap anyhow. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-02-2011, 06:17 PM	#83
haminator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prescott Valley AZ Posts: 345	Re: 68 Four door build On the hangers I just want to be able to use stock spring which I allready have. Which frame is being used for the four door? I think I missed that part.

12-02-2011, 10:44 PM	#85
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build I have done a long horn 4x4 swap before. It turned out nice and was very easy using the original long horn frame and 4x4 parts under it. Posted via Mobile Device

12-02-2011, 10:47 PM	#86
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Does any one need a 67-72 front motor cross member out of a 4x4? I have one if so. Posted via Mobile Device

12-03-2011, 04:09 AM	#87
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build (burban is coming apart) I had a few hours to start pulling it apart today.

12-03-2011, 04:12 AM	#88
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Does any one want that roof rack for free? very well built. Attached Images Last edited by tomsprojects; 12-03-2011 at 04:18 AM.

12-03-2011, 04:28 AM	#89
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 68 Four door build Nice progress! Didn't see where you mentioned which front end you'll be doing? Will it be a 68 (the one pictured) or something else? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-03-2011, 05:20 AM	#91
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Spid Attached Images

12-03-2011, 12:23 PM	#94
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 68 Four door build Great progress and sweet rendering! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-03-2011, 01:36 PM	#96
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 68 Four door build Love that color choice! __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-03-2011, 06:11 PM	#98
CheyenneShop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 638	Re: 68 Four door build Wow, what an awesome project. Good Luck. __________________ 72 Cheyenne shorty "*CheyLow" 72 3/4 long 4X4 69 SWB "Prospector" 68 C/10 shorty - "Picacho"* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428379 *sold to "93redsled"* Have you heard about *C10 Talk? C10 Talk* is a podcast all about C10 Trucks, the builders, the vendors, and most importantly the C10 Community. Check us out online at www.c10talk.com



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12-03-2011, 06:38 PM	#99
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: 68 Four door build Wow! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

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PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 68 Four door build I was gonna build a '67 GMC shorty a while back and go that color(ish) with a grey interior, what's your vision for inside? __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

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