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Rusty Shacleford · 05-08-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevymaniac

Where did you get attachment on the engine hoist for the lifting of the cab?

I need someone like that for mine.

I'd like to know as well. I'll tell you what I used... a 4x4 and a U-bolt. Needless to say, I was pretty nervous.

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-09-2013, 07:26 AM

I made it. It's not that hard if you can weld at all, and have access to some steel. It works really slick, it turns cab removal & install into a one man job ! It's also adjustable and should work on almost any cab !

Gary

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-09-2013, 07:41 AM

Well it's raining here so I told the blaster to hold off until next week, the body shop won't be ready for about a week anyway.

I've placed several orders for parts, a couple of big ones:

2 Bed sides
Cowl induction hood
Complete cab seal kit + every pad, grommet, window felts you name it !
Complete upper & lower body trim set with tailgate moldings too.

Here's a link to the Body Shop I'm using: http://www.colonialautobody.net/
The owner is my neighbor, he makes his money on collision repairs but takes on a few projects from time to time. He won't have his guys work on it, he will personally do my truck.

I'll post pics when stuff arrives.

Gary

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-13-2013, 06:08 PM

Stopped at the blasters today and this is what I saw !!! No unexpected surprises, a few dents, one rocker needs replacing !!!! They are not quite done yet a little more on the cab and then the doors. This is about 6 hrs so far, they use crushed glass and low pressure so nothing gets damaged ! This is one solid cab !!! What do you guys think ?

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-13-2013, 06:13 PM

More pics !!!

67_ShortFleet · 05-14-2013, 08:18 AM

Looks good, what did they use for blasting material.

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-14-2013, 09:21 AM

They use crushed glass, it's very fine and the use lower air pressure so there's no damage to the sheet metal ! It takes more time & costs a bit more, but I believe it's worth it !

sdailey · 05-14-2013, 10:20 AM

Looking good Gary. That's a nice foundation to start with.

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-14-2013, 11:03 AM

Thanks !!!

I'll post pics of the doors when I can, but they should be just as nice as the cab !

charlieo · 05-14-2013, 07:38 PM

Love the project. I'm gonna start on mine pretty quick, what did you paint the frame with ? Thanx

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-14-2013, 08:40 PM

It was sand blasted, epoxy primed then topped with urethane.
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**CUSTOM/10** · 05-15-2013, 05:13 PM

Pics of the doors after blasting ! Other than some extra holes for different mirrors these doors are awesome. My body guy said he will weld them up and I'd never know they were there ! The white & tiny bit of black you see is seam sealer, there is hardly even a pit from rust. You just don't find parts like this around New England !!!

67_ShortFleet · 05-15-2013, 10:47 PM

Nice doors for the east coast!

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-16-2013, 08:22 AM

Hey Matt !

Just noticed the "HAPPILY DIVORCED" "LOL" So am I now !!!

67_ShortFleet · 05-16-2013, 08:25 AM

I'll post up my shirt later today. You will like it.

**jaros44sr** · 05-16-2013, 10:13 AM

Awesome starting point, not much work at all...we should all be so lucky to have a solid body like that in the great north east lol

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-16-2013, 10:32 AM

Thanks !!!

The only reason I have this nice rust free sheet metal is having freinds with connections with truckers. I buy the stuff out west and get it shipped back.
Thank god I have most everything now because the guy I used the most got out of trucking !!!

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-21-2013, 05:28 PM

Up-date:

Well kinda, Made a stop on the way home to pick this up at the taxidermist :
50 Lb King Salmon from Alaska !!!

The bedsides & cowl hood were delivered to the body shop, and I'll be dropping the cab & doors off next Tuesday and hopefully start getting this moving forward !

Rusty Shacleford · 05-21-2013, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Up-date:

Well kinda, Made a stop on the way home to pick this up at the taxidermist :
50 Lb King Salmon from Alaska !!!

The bedsides & cowl hood were delivered to the body shop, and I'll be dropping the cab & doors off next Tuesday and hopefully start getting this moving forward !

Hood Ornament?

**CUSTOM/10** · 05-28-2013, 06:32 PM

OK..... Well the cab and doors are finally at the body shop !!! Woo Hooo !!!

Know I just hope this doesn't turn into Paint Prison like what has happened to so many others !!! The new bedsides and cowl hood are also at the body shop, had them shipped directly to them.

sduckworth13 · 08-03-2013, 06:27 AM

Hey Gary, just happened to run across your build. Everything looks pretty nice, have any progress on the truck lately.
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**CUSTOM/10** · 08-03-2013, 07:13 AM

It's in paint jail right...... "LOL". They're make progress but slowly. He is working on it in between insurance jobs. Cab, doors and the front clip are almost done being aligned, primed and block sanded. Should have some color soon.

I need to either get a bigger garage or lower the truck some. My door is only 6'6" ..... I can get a 7' in, but I think I'm going to remove the 4" lift and put in a 2" and sell the 4". Between doing both it should fit in !

Gary
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sduckworth13 · 08-03-2013, 08:12 AM

Good to hear your truck is still progressing. Have you narrowed down to what color your going with?
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**CUSTOM/10** · 08-03-2013, 09:44 AM

Green and white 2 tone. That's what it was originally. I like the orange and white just as much but the originality of the green and white won-out !

The green will be med olive metallic. Code 502 I believe.

sduckworth13 · 08-03-2013, 09:48 AM

Cool, it's going to look nice.
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05-09-2013, 07:26 AM	#102
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) I made it. It's not that hard if you can weld at all, and have access to some steel. It works really slick, it turns cab removal & install into a one man job ! It's also adjustable and should work on almost any cab ! Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-09-2013, 07:41 AM	#103
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Well it's raining here so I told the blaster to hold off until next week, the body shop won't be ready for about a week anyway. I've placed several orders for parts, a couple of big ones: 2 Bed sides Cowl induction hood Complete cab seal kit + every pad, grommet, window felts you name it ! Complete upper & lower body trim set with tailgate moldings too. Here's a link to the Body Shop I'm using: http://www.colonialautobody.net/ The owner is my neighbor, he makes his money on collision repairs but takes on a few projects from time to time. He won't have his guys work on it, he will personally do my truck. I'll post pics when stuff arrives. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 05-09-2013 at 08:10 AM.

05-13-2013, 06:08 PM	#104
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Stopped at the blasters today and this is what I saw !!! No unexpected surprises, a few dents, one rocker needs replacing !!!! They are not quite done yet a little more on the cab and then the doors. This is about 6 hrs so far, they use crushed glass and low pressure so nothing gets damaged ! This is one solid cab !!! What do you guys think ? Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 05-13-2013 at 07:04 PM.

05-13-2013, 06:13 PM	#105
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) More pics !!! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-14-2013, 08:18 AM	#106
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Looks good, what did they use for blasting material. __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

05-14-2013, 09:21 AM	#107
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) They use crushed glass, it's very fine and the use lower air pressure so there's no damage to the sheet metal ! It takes more time & costs a bit more, but I believe it's worth it ! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-14-2013, 10:20 AM	#108
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Looking good Gary. That's a nice foundation to start with. __________________ Shannon

05-14-2013, 11:03 AM	#109
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Thanks !!! I'll post pics of the doors when I can, but they should be just as nice as the cab ! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-14-2013, 07:38 PM	#110
charlieo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: sw Posts: 341	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Love the project. I'm gonna start on mine pretty quick, what did you paint the frame with ? Thanx

05-14-2013, 08:40 PM	#111
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) It was sand blasted, epoxy primed then topped with urethane. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859 Last edited by CUSTOM/10; 05-14-2013 at 09:33 PM.

05-15-2013, 05:13 PM	#112
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Pics of the doors after blasting ! Other than some extra holes for different mirrors these doors are awesome. My body guy said he will weld them up and I'd never know they were there ! The white & tiny bit of black you see is seam sealer, there is hardly even a pit from rust. You just don't find parts like this around New England !!! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-15-2013, 10:47 PM	#113
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Nice doors for the east coast! __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

05-16-2013, 08:22 AM	#114
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Hey Matt ! Just noticed the "HAPPILY DIVORCED" "LOL" So am I now !!! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-16-2013, 08:25 AM	#115
67_ShortFleet Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 423	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) I'll post up my shirt later today. You will like it. __________________ Matt Garage build http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=6784 My slow but sure truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394924 My philosophy on tires is the same as cigarettes. "smoke them if you got them" HAPPILY DIVORCED!

05-16-2013, 10:13 AM	#116
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,706	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Awesome starting point, not much work at all...we should all be so lucky to have a solid body like that in the great north east lol __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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05-16-2013, 10:32 AM	#117
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Thanks !!! The only reason I have this nice rust free sheet metal is having freinds with connections with truckers. I buy the stuff out west and get it shipped back. Thank god I have most everything now because the guy I used the most got out of trucking !!! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-21-2013, 05:28 PM	#118
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Up-date: Well kinda, Made a stop on the way home to pick this up at the taxidermist : 50 Lb King Salmon from Alaska !!! The bedsides & cowl hood were delivered to the body shop, and I'll be dropping the cab & doors off next Tuesday and hopefully start getting this moving forward ! Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

05-28-2013, 06:32 PM	#120
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) OK..... Well the cab and doors are finally at the body shop !!! Woo Hooo !!! Know I just hope this doesn't turn into Paint Prison like what has happened to so many others !!! The new bedsides and cowl hood are also at the body shop, had them shipped directly to them. Attached Images __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

08-03-2013, 06:27 AM	#121
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Hey Gary, just happened to run across your build. Everything looks pretty nice, have any progress on the truck lately. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott

08-03-2013, 07:13 AM	#122
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) It's in paint jail right...... "LOL". They're make progress but slowly. He is working on it in between insurance jobs. Cab, doors and the front clip are almost done being aligned, primed and block sanded. Should have some color soon. I need to either get a bigger garage or lower the truck some. My door is only 6'6" ..... I can get a 7' in, but I think I'm going to remove the 4" lift and put in a 2" and sell the 4". Between doing both it should fit in ! Gary Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

08-03-2013, 08:12 AM	#123
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Good to hear your truck is still progressing. Have you narrowed down to what color your going with? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott

08-03-2013, 09:44 AM	#124
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,836	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Green and white 2 tone. That's what it was originally. I like the orange and white just as much but the originality of the green and white won-out ! The green will be med olive metallic. Code 502 I believe. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

08-03-2013, 09:48 AM	#125
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: Project; Divorce Therapy ( 72 SWB 4x4 ) Cool, it's going to look nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Scott

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