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gopokes · 08-25-2010, 09:27 PM

Not much progress but some, got the core support out and removed the rear crossmember to move it back for the gas tank. Still need to notch the lower frame rails out to get it up where it needs to be. Been really busy lately, hopefully I will get some more time soon and get some real work done. Here are a couple pics.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-27-2010, 08:16 PM

wOW YOU ARE REALLY MOVEIN WITH THIS PROJECT VERY COOL OF YOUR BROTHER TO DROP THAT ENGINE OFF..

scotts62 · 08-27-2010, 11:08 PM

Yeah its coming along nice!

Im going to try and find a wrecked crew for the drive train wiring and seats for my crew cab.

gopokes · 09-04-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

wOW YOU ARE REALLY MOVEIN WITH THIS PROJECT VERY COOL OF YOUR BROTHER TO DROP THAT ENGINE OFF..

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Yeah its coming along nice!

Im going to try and find a wrecked crew for the drive train wiring and seats for my crew cab.

Thanks guys! Scott, you might look into the iaai website, they sell to the public. I think a year membership is a couple hundred bucks. You might be able to pick up a wrecked truck you could use. I wanted to do that so that I could sell off some of the extra's I didn't use and make sure I could get everything I needed off of one rig. I just don't have the space to keep it.

I got the gas tank mocked up, still need to do a little more grinding, and make the mounting straps. Still haven't had time to even get my engine out of the box, and now with football starting I can pretty much count Saturdays out.

red69ss · 09-04-2010, 05:00 PM

great work it's coming together nicely, good job making it a short bed!

JohnC · 09-06-2010, 08:44 AM

Looking good man.

scotts62 · 09-06-2010, 09:15 AM

Cool man thanks ill check it out, Tank is looking good!

gopokes · 09-08-2010, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by red69ss

great work it's coming together nicely, good job making it a short bed!

Thanks, that was one part I was really scared to tackle. It's still not complete though. Still have some welding and grinding to go, but it seemed to go together without too many issues. I think if I did it again I could do a lot better job, guess that is how it is with anything.

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Looking good man.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Cool man thanks ill check it out, Tank is looking good!

I would be interested to see what they go for out there. If you can pick them up pretty cheap it would be awesome. My brother has an old Dodge truck of dad's that we are thinking about putting on a newer car frame like a 300 or Charger. If that happens we will probably go out there and pick one up.

Worked on the tank a little more last night, got the rear crossmember moved back and put in the rails for the tank to pull up to installed. Still need to get the straps figured out but coming along a little.

bjcaldwe · 09-08-2010, 08:59 PM

Looking good.

my67chevytruck · 09-23-2010, 02:33 PM

nice work.

bjcaldwe · 09-23-2010, 02:34 PM

Keep it up man. There are quite a few of us Okies that have projects in the works. One day, we might all have them done enough to go cruising.

JohnC · 09-24-2010, 11:00 AM

Look at it this way: They only direction to go from here is back together!

Keep at it man. You'll be glad you went this far when it's done.

gopokes · 09-24-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnC

Look at it this way: They only direction to go from here is back together!

Keep at it man. You'll be glad you went this far when it's done.

Unless I just start knocking rivits out for no reason, it's all the way down! I was thinking about that yesterday, it can only get better from here. At least that's what I keep telling my wife.

gopokes · 09-30-2010, 08:56 PM

Been trying to finish the frame welds so I can get this thing blasted and painted. I used the sections that I cut out of the frame for reinforcement. Still have to weld on the drivers side cab mount and I should be done. Here are some pics of the reinforcements.

my67chevytruck · 10-14-2010, 07:43 AM

nice work, great progress! keep at it.

gopokes · 10-15-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scotts62

Heck yeah looks good!

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Originally Posted by JohnC

I agree man that looks good. It's better to do it now, and not need it later. Than to realize that you should have done it down the road.

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

nice work, great progress! keep at it.

Thanks for the kind words guys! Today was a good day, I got my frame to the blaster, got my engine mounts in the mail, and am ready to get to painting. I found a guy that will blast the frame and rearend for $100. After I got it back I realized that you get what you pay for. There are a few areas that he missed, nothing too big, I am going to hit them with a wire wheel and start painting. The other blasting companies in town wanted triple what this guy did so i figure it's all good. Here are some pics.

scotts62 · 10-15-2010, 07:03 PM

Nice!!!! Coming along nicely!!

gopokes · 10-16-2010, 10:06 AM

I got the top of the frame painted, did two coats last night. Now I just need to flip it and do the bottom. I am totaly amazed how well this paint lays down and levels out. It almost looks like it was powder coated. The pics don't really do it justice. It's going to be a shame to cover this thing up with the rusty old body.

**67cheby** · 10-16-2010, 10:27 AM

looks great

VA72C10 · 10-16-2010, 12:35 PM

looks good

gopokes · 10-17-2010, 11:10 AM

Thanks guys, I ended up getting two coats on the frame and one on the rearend. I still need to paint the trailing arms, but will have to buy some more paint. As soon as the last coat gets dry I will flip the frame and get the engine mounted.

gopokes · 10-17-2010, 09:00 PM

I got my engine mounting plates, mounts, and towers installed. I had to take a little notch out of the AC compressor bracket to get it back in past the plate. Should be able to get the engine in tomorrow night.

bjcaldwe · 10-17-2010, 10:05 PM

Looking good man.

jasonhall · 10-17-2010, 10:23 PM

Another great oklahoma truck! Looks great

VA72C10 · 10-20-2010, 04:01 PM

cool. Love the custom renewable resource crossmember

08-25-2010, 09:27 PM	#1
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Not much progress but some, got the core support out and removed the rear crossmember to move it back for the gas tank. Still need to notch the lower frame rails out to get it up where it needs to be. Been really busy lately, hopefully I will get some more time soon and get some real work done. Here are a couple pics. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

08-27-2010, 08:16 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” wOW YOU ARE REALLY MOVEIN WITH THIS PROJECT VERY COOL OF YOUR BROTHER TO DROP THAT ENGINE OFF.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-27-2010, 11:08 PM	#3
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Yeah its coming along nice! Im going to try and find a wrecked crew for the drive train wiring and seats for my crew cab. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

09-04-2010, 05:00 PM	#5
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 852	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” great work it's coming together nicely, good job making it a short bed! __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

09-06-2010, 08:44 AM	#6
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Looking good man.

09-06-2010, 09:15 AM	#7
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Cool man thanks ill check it out, Tank is looking good! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

09-08-2010, 08:59 PM	#9
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Looking good. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

09-23-2010, 02:33 PM	#10
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” nice work. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

09-23-2010, 02:34 PM	#11
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Keep it up man. There are quite a few of us Okies that have projects in the works. One day, we might all have them done enough to go cruising. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

09-24-2010, 11:00 AM	#12
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Look at it this way: They only direction to go from here is back together! Keep at it man. You'll be glad you went this far when it's done.

09-30-2010, 08:56 PM	#14
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Been trying to finish the frame welds so I can get this thing blasted and painted. I used the sections that I cut out of the frame for reinforcement. Still have to weld on the drivers side cab mount and I should be done. Here are some pics of the reinforcements. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-14-2010, 07:43 AM	#15
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” nice work, great progress! keep at it. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

10-15-2010, 07:03 PM	#17
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Nice!!!! Coming along nicely!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-16-2010, 10:06 AM	#18
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I got the top of the frame painted, did two coats last night. Now I just need to flip it and do the bottom. I am totaly amazed how well this paint lays down and levels out. It almost looks like it was powder coated. The pics don't really do it justice. It's going to be a shame to cover this thing up with the rusty old body. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-16-2010, 10:27 AM	#19
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10-16-2010, 12:35 PM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” looks good __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2010, 11:10 AM	#21
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Thanks guys, I ended up getting two coats on the frame and one on the rearend. I still need to paint the trailing arms, but will have to buy some more paint. As soon as the last coat gets dry I will flip the frame and get the engine mounted. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-17-2010, 09:00 PM	#22
gopokes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Oklahoma Posts: 431	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” I got my engine mounting plates, mounts, and towers installed. I had to take a little notch out of the AC compressor bracket to get it back in past the plate. Should be able to get the engine in tomorrow night. __________________ My build thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391224

10-17-2010, 10:05 PM	#23
bjcaldwe Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 1,169	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Looking good man. __________________ My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched

10-17-2010, 10:23 PM	#24
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” Another great oklahoma truck! Looks great

10-20-2010, 04:01 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project “Learning as I Go” cool. Love the custom renewable resource crossmember __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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