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69CST-V · 09-02-2011, 03:28 PM

Looks good. Subscribed

creepdogg · 09-06-2011, 03:16 PM

Well, had big plans this weekend for Home Grown, unfortunately all i was able to get accomplished was mounting the cab back to the chassis. My 5 yr old son started Kindergarten this morning so we spent the weekend doing the family thing

On a side note I did sell my bed sides to someone locally on Craigslist. It hurt to let them go for next to nothing, but they are of no use to me any longer.

creepdogg · 09-12-2011, 02:10 PM

Got some things done this weekend

- Swapped out the ECE drop spindles for my CPP modulars
- Installed new CPP 2 inch drop springs
- Finished installing the front tubular x member from Porterbuilt
- Finished bolting in rear c notch pieces
- Installed air lines to rear bags, temporary for now, but atleast it supports itself.
- Started body mock up, WOW it looks like a truck

Here's the bed re - assy,

**67cheby** · 09-12-2011, 02:12 PM

NICE...looks great !!

creepdogg · 09-12-2011, 02:15 PM

We ran into some major issues with the bed reassy. When we set the bedsides down onto the bed floor once the ft bed side panel was installed the front of the bed sides wouldn't lay down on the floor.

Then once the bed was on the truck the body lines wouldn't line up

Check out this photo

creepdogg · 09-12-2011, 02:19 PM

The only solution we came up with so far was to unbolt the bedside panel from the floor, now it all fits perfect.

I cant recall taking any spacers or washers out when I dis assembled everything, but I think I may just measure the diff and go to the shop and get a piece of aluminum square stock that fits and drill holes for a large lengthy spacer?

Am I missing the boat here on something? It doesn't seem possible that a bed side could be constructed that incorrectly, all the other lines match.

**67cheby** · 09-12-2011, 02:50 PM

cool jack !!

creepdogg · 09-12-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

cool jack !!

You like that air jack huh? Man they pump up FAST, get them up to high though, they will push a car off a frame rack

creepdogg · 09-12-2011, 05:01 PM

New steel floor ft bedside panel = 147.95 from goodmark. HMMMMMMMMM, or just use a spacer? Jank it out or sport the aftermarket ? HMMMM, once again paid money to media blast and prime parts I am not using. So far out of the entire donor truck only the bed floor and ft grille assy and cowl cover used

Thats like 1200 dollars wasted

creepdogg · 09-12-2011, 11:40 PM

One of my new rotors, we will keep them in the box until a further date.

VA72C10 · 09-12-2011, 03:08 PM

I think you have a front panel for a wood bed floor. They are 3/4" lower than the metal one for the thickness of the wood so that looks to be your difference...

creepdogg · 09-12-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I think you have a front panel for a wood bed floor. They are 3/4" lower than the metal one for the thickness of the wood so that looks to be your difference...

Booya, that's the problem

I knew I wasn't on something. Damn now I need another friggin part.

VA72C10 · 09-12-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by creepdogg

Booya, that's the problem

I knew I wasn't on something. Damn now I need another friggin part.

Well, the good news is a lot of people like the wood bed panels so you should be able to sell it for whatever you buy the metal one for or more

hgs_notes · 09-12-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I think you have a front panel for a wood bed floor. They are 3/4" lower than the metal one for the thickness of the wood so that looks to be your difference...

Agreed.

VA72C10 · 09-12-2011, 03:08 PM

Looks awesome! Truck is really coming together nicely!

gcburdic · 09-12-2011, 03:34 PM

get use to it from here on out!!!

Love to see the truck coming together....

**oldman3** · 09-13-2011, 10:22 AM

How much did it pull in your wheels (per side) with the modular spindles? Would like to know for future reference....Jim

creepdogg · 09-13-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

How much did it pull in your wheels (per side) with the modular spindles? Would like to know for future reference....Jim

SHIIIIIIIIIIIT, I didn't measure

now I have no reference, judging by the looks it took them in quite a bit, but the truck hasn't had fenders on for over 12 years. Call Mario @ CPP he can give you the low down on it, he is a very knowledgeable guy.

creepdogg · 09-18-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

How much did it pull in your wheels (per side) with the modular spindles? Would like to know for future reference....Jim

oldman,
Not sure if this helps any but I did measure the distance from frame to inside of the rotor for you this weekend

creepdogg · 09-18-2011, 10:23 AM

Looks like I disturbed someone home

gcburdic · 09-19-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by creepdogg

Looks like I disturbed someone home

Now it might be in the garage...or better yet the house

love it when a plan starts to come together!!!

creepdogg · 09-19-2011, 02:39 PM

Well, I decided over the weekend that I am going to send back the cowl hood, thanks everyone for the input, I was never to fond of it myself, and I already have a solid OE hood.

Anyone have any experience with Goodmark core supports? I think I want to just replace mine rather than spend money blasting it, repairing, and priming.

**oldman3** · 09-13-2011, 10:43 AM

Thanks for the quick reply, yeah I've talked to them at CPP, just wanted to see what happened in the real world with builders....Jim

creepdogg · 09-13-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldman3

Thanks for the quick reply, yeah I've talked to them at CPP, just wanted to see what happened in the real world with builders....Jim

Yeah I hear ya, sorry I didn't check into that

VA72C10 · 09-14-2011, 01:42 AM

man, wish I lived in your area...taking all those nice parts off for even nicer ones

09-02-2011, 03:28 PM	#1
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Looks good. Subscribed __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

09-06-2011, 03:16 PM	#2
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Well, had big plans this weekend for Home Grown, unfortunately all i was able to get accomplished was mounting the cab back to the chassis. My 5 yr old son started Kindergarten this morning so we spent the weekend doing the family thing On a side note I did sell my bed sides to someone locally on Craigslist. It hurt to let them go for next to nothing, but they are of no use to me any longer.

09-12-2011, 02:10 PM	#3
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Got some things done this weekend - Swapped out the ECE drop spindles for my CPP modulars - Installed new CPP 2 inch drop springs - Finished installing the front tubular x member from Porterbuilt - Finished bolting in rear c notch pieces - Installed air lines to rear bags, temporary for now, but atleast it supports itself. - Started body mock up, WOW it looks like a truck Here's the bed re - assy, Attached Images

09-12-2011, 02:12 PM	#4
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: "Home Grown" NICE...looks great !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-12-2011, 02:15 PM	#5
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" We ran into some major issues with the bed reassy. When we set the bedsides down onto the bed floor once the ft bed side panel was installed the front of the bed sides wouldn't lay down on the floor. Then once the bed was on the truck the body lines wouldn't line up Check out this photo Attached Images

09-12-2011, 02:19 PM	#6
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" The only solution we came up with so far was to unbolt the bedside panel from the floor, now it all fits perfect. I cant recall taking any spacers or washers out when I dis assembled everything, but I think I may just measure the diff and go to the shop and get a piece of aluminum square stock that fits and drill holes for a large lengthy spacer? Am I missing the boat here on something? It doesn't seem possible that a bed side could be constructed that incorrectly, all the other lines match. Attached Images

09-12-2011, 02:50 PM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: "Home Grown" cool jack !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-12-2011, 05:01 PM	#9
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" New steel floor ft bedside panel = 147.95 from goodmark. HMMMMMMMMM, or just use a spacer? Jank it out or sport the aftermarket ? HMMMM, once again paid money to media blast and prime parts I am not using. So far out of the entire donor truck only the bed floor and ft grille assy and cowl cover used Thats like 1200 dollars wasted

09-12-2011, 11:40 PM	#10
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" One of my new rotors, we will keep them in the box until a further date. Attached Images

09-12-2011, 03:08 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: "Home Grown" I think you have a front panel for a wood bed floor. They are 3/4" lower than the metal one for the thickness of the wood so that looks to be your difference... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-12-2011, 03:08 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Looks awesome! Truck is really coming together nicely! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-12-2011, 03:34 PM	#16
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project: "Home Grown" get use to it from here on out!!! Love to see the truck coming together.... __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-13-2011, 10:22 AM	#17
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project: "Home Grown" How much did it pull in your wheels (per side) with the modular spindles? Would like to know for future reference....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#20
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Looks like I disturbed someone home Attached Images

09-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#22
creepdogg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 453	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Well, I decided over the weekend that I am going to send back the cowl hood, thanks everyone for the input, I was never to fond of it myself, and I already have a solid OE hood. Anyone have any experience with Goodmark core supports? I think I want to just replace mine rather than spend money blasting it, repairing, and priming.



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09-13-2011, 10:43 AM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Project: "Home Grown" Thanks for the quick reply, yeah I've talked to them at CPP, just wanted to see what happened in the real world with builders....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

09-14-2011, 01:42 AM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: "Home Grown" man, wish I lived in your area...taking all those nice parts off for even nicer ones __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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