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mike nutt · 07-29-2008, 05:51 AM

here's a few pics of the truck . it's getting ready to go off for paint. we swapped out two of the doors and got the bed ready . the gas door has been relocated . the next time you see the truck it should be red. the truck ride and drives great and the air is cold.

mike nutt · 07-29-2008, 05:53 AM

also the tailgate handle was relocated.

djracer · 07-29-2008, 06:31 AM

sweet! Can't wait to ride in it!

68GMC454 · 07-29-2008, 06:33 AM

looks good.. cant wait to see it in paint

**Captkaos** · 07-29-2008, 02:27 PM

Sweet! Can't wait to see it.
Rod Doors said the rear door panels are still about 4 weeks of being completed for test fitting...

OJOE · 07-29-2008, 07:04 PM

the truck is at the body shop now. was told i would have it back in 2-4 weeks. (hope not body shop weeks) paint will be torch red.

68Timber · 07-29-2008, 08:04 PM

I hope to see that truck at Flip's cruise in when it's done. I love the crew cabs.

OJOE · 07-30-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Blazin79

I hope to see that truck at Flip's cruise in when it's done. I love the crew cabs.

we will be there. are you from montgomery? mysel and my buddy mike nutt go there some. i take my 30 model A hot rod and mike takes his orange 69 chev p/u.

f.monroe · 07-30-2008, 09:59 PM

This may have been answered already but what size are the tires you have mounted . Also what are the specs on the wheels as far as backspacing goes ? I like the sidewall on them . I wonder how that much sidewall would look on a reg cab short bed ?
Frank

68Timber · 07-31-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

we will be there. are you from montgomery? mysel and my buddy mike nutt go there some. i take my 30 model A hot rod and mike takes his orange 69 chev p/u.

I'm in Montgomery. I'm usually at Flip's and make other shows if I hear about them. Post some pics of your car and Mike's truck, I'll look for you next show.

bcubed · 07-30-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

the truck is at the body shop now. was told i would have it back in 2-4 weeks. (hope not body shop weeks) paint will be torch red.

Then the upholstery shop?

OJOE · 07-30-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bcubed

Then the upholstery shop?

yes and maybe the rear Rod door panels will be in by then.

68Timber · 07-31-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

yes and maybe the rear Rod door panels will be in by then.

Who are you planning to use for the interior work? I'd been using Lucky, the guy who had a shop on 231 just south of Taylor Road. But he closed up shop, I heard he's working at home and only doing high-end work now. I'm not sure recovering my Blazer seats and installing a carpet kit would interest him.

pcmcobra · 07-30-2008, 10:29 PM

ojoe, looking good.
If you ever get time, can you get some more pics of the filler routing? I like the new fuel door.
Wheels: rear 20x10 5.5" bs
front 20x8.5 5.25"bs (I think)

OJOE · 07-31-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by pcmcobra

ojoe, looking good.
If you ever get time, can you get some more pics of the filler routing? I like the new fuel door.
Wheels: rear 20x10 5.5" bs
front 20x8.5 5.25"bs (I think)

thanks for the wheel specs
i will try to get more pics at the body shop. they are taking the bed back off for paint. i did turn the filler tube to the rear of the truck about 2" or maybe from 6 o clock to about 8 o clock and just used a rubber hose to connect the tank to filler end. the hose was hard to find that can be used with gas

YOLO · 07-31-2008, 07:59 PM

nice build. makes me glad I am finished with my 63. when it is done, all the time/money/headaches are worth it. i do like taking a break before starting another build (like a year or two).

wildmanaaron · 08-05-2008, 09:32 PM

I am dying to start on one of these conversions. If anybody sees a crew cab for sale in a state close to KY let me know. I want a factory automatic truck and one that is a 2WD.

I was dragging my feet a week or two ago and didn't make an offer on one locally. It was a 1989 3500, single rear wheel, little rust, 2WD crew cab. They were asking $1500 for it and it ran!

mike nutt · 09-30-2008, 07:48 PM

here's a few more pictures of the truck with more progress. i'm not sure about the GMC grille .

mike nutt · 09-30-2008, 07:53 PM

here's a couple more.

OJOE · 09-30-2008, 07:57 PM

just got the grill in. what do you think? i still have got to lower the front down about 1 in. dont know , just have to play with it and then on to the inside

Illgill · 09-30-2008, 08:10 PM

That is a sweet ride wish I could find one in a 4X4

suicide 63 · 09-30-2008, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Illgill

That is a sweet ride wish I could find one in a 4X4

there is one locally on kc mo craigslist.

Joe your truck is looking great

toomanytoyz · 09-30-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by OJOE

just got the grill in. what do you think? i still have got to lower the front down about 1 in. dont know , just have to play with it and then on to the inside

I Think you have Created an Outstanding Truck & Should be Very Proud of it...........

Rick

OJOE · 09-30-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

I Think you have Created an Outstanding Truck & Should be Proud of it...........

Rick

thank you and i can't wait to get it finished

bcubed · 09-30-2008, 08:17 PM

AHHHHHHH, too much moulding covering up the pretty red

07-29-2008, 05:51 AM	#1
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build here's a few pics of the truck . it's getting ready to go off for paint. we swapped out two of the doors and got the bed ready . the gas door has been relocated . the next time you see the truck it should be red. the truck ride and drives great and the air is cold. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:49 PM.

07-29-2008, 05:53 AM	#2
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build also the tailgate handle was relocated. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:49 PM.

07-29-2008, 06:31 AM	#3
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build sweet! Can't wait to ride in it! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

07-29-2008, 06:33 AM	#4
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build looks good.. cant wait to see it in paint __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-29-2008, 02:27 PM	#5
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build Sweet! Can't wait to see it. Rod Doors said the rear door panels are still about 4 weeks of being completed for test fitting... __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

07-29-2008, 07:04 PM	#6
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build the truck is at the body shop now. was told i would have it back in 2-4 weeks. (hope not body shop weeks) paint will be torch red. __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

07-29-2008, 08:04 PM	#7
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I hope to see that truck at Flip's cruise in when it's done. I love the crew cabs.

07-30-2008, 09:59 PM	#9
f.monroe Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Caldwell,Tx. Posts: 3,648	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build This may have been answered already but what size are the tires you have mounted . Also what are the specs on the wheels as far as backspacing goes ? I like the sidewall on them . I wonder how that much sidewall would look on a reg cab short bed ? Frank __________________ Born and proudly residing in a Red State ! Last edited by f.monroe; 07-30-2008 at 10:01 PM.

07-30-2008, 10:29 PM	#14
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build ojoe, looking good. If you ever get time, can you get some more pics of the filler routing? I like the new fuel door. Wheels: rear 20x10 5.5" bs front 20x8.5 5.25"bs (I think) __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

07-31-2008, 07:59 PM	#16
YOLO Custom Truck Lover! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 440	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build nice build. makes me glad I am finished with my 63. when it is done, all the time/money/headaches are worth it. i do like taking a break before starting another build (like a year or two). __________________ Squarebody guy

08-05-2008, 09:32 PM	#17
wildmanaaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 396	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build I am dying to start on one of these conversions. If anybody sees a crew cab for sale in a state close to KY let me know. I want a factory automatic truck and one that is a 2WD. I was dragging my feet a week or two ago and didn't make an offer on one locally. It was a 1989 3500, single rear wheel, little rust, 2WD crew cab. They were asking $1500 for it and it ran! Last edited by wildmanaaron; 08-05-2008 at 09:33 PM.

09-30-2008, 07:48 PM	#18
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build here's a few more pictures of the truck with more progress. i'm not sure about the GMC grille . Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:48 PM.

09-30-2008, 07:53 PM	#19
mike nutt 69fatmotor Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: bama Posts: 660	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build here's a couple more. Last edited by mike nutt; 02-22-2009 at 08:48 PM.

09-30-2008, 07:57 PM	#20
OJOE Crew Cut Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MONTGOMERY,AL Posts: 757	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build just got the grill in. what do you think? i still have got to lower the front down about 1 in. dont know , just have to play with it and then on to the inside __________________ 85 SWB 1/2 TON CREWCAB/5.3 03 CHEV 3500 DURAMAX CREW CAB 85 CHEV SWB/TPI 06 CHEV TAHOE (WIFES) 30 MODEL A HOT ROD 07 HARLEY DAVIDSON BAGGER 09 STREET GLIDE AN D A LOT MORE JUNK

09-30-2008, 08:10 PM	#21
Illgill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Orem,UT Posts: 17	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build That is a sweet ride wish I could find one in a 4X4



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09-30-2008, 08:17 PM	#25
bcubed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Wetumpka, AL Posts: 147	Re: ojoe's crewcab shortbed build AHHHHHHH, too much moulding covering up the pretty red __________________ Bill 2000 Bagged Silverado 1978 Chevy Malibu 1955 Apache Stepside (someday)

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