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fryer1979 · 12-09-2010, 11:15 PM

Very cool build so far. I will be interested to see it completed.

66Z71 · 02-06-2011, 07:57 PM

It will get done someday, it just turned into much more of a project than I thought it would. Making a crew cab body is a big project. Building a 4x4 drivetrain is a project. Building a 4x4 suspension is a project... it's been a never ending project. Anyways, I decided to put my original '62 back together. I originally tore it apart to sacrifice the cab & bed for the crewcab, but decided it was too nice to cut up. So I pushed it outside, and let it set. I started a thread under projects for it here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post4467444

Here's a pic.

66Z71 · 03-24-2011, 06:55 PM

Ok, now that I'm goin full speed ahead on putting my '62 back together.... I've been thinking about this project again. The original plan was to build one truck that would do it all. 4 wheelin in the snow, carry the whole family, tow the race car, and serve as a backup daily driver.

I have a 455 that is an absolute torque monster. I have all the parts to build an NP205/203 doubler. A second set of rear springs for the front. An extra set of rear spring mounts... basically all the parts to do a clean slightly raised 4x4.

But the compromises were killing me. The long springs while being great for off road would make towing a nightmare. Although the 455 has mountains of torque (510 ft-lb stock) its gas mileage sucks. The transfer case and front axle would hurt mileage, and sitting that high couldn't help the highway handeling either.

I thought about using a new LS motor for better mileage, but the mileage doesn't sound like it would be enough of an improvement to be worth the cost. The best answer seems to be a Cummins 4BT four cylinder turbo diesel. They seem to get 20+ mpg unloaded and 16+ pulling a trailer. The downside is they are supposed to shake your teeth out idleing around town. So.... why not build a dedicated highway hauler thats a 2 wheel drive, dually with the diesel, and use the 455 with the 4x4 running gear to build another truck?
Here are a couple of photoshops of just slamming the original idea on the ground, and picture of a truck I found on here that I really like as a 4x4.

Original plan.

Slammed.

4x4

64c20crewcab · 03-24-2011, 07:15 PM

Slam it! :-)

k1rodeoboater · 03-24-2011, 09:05 PM

shot in the dark here...but was that a gunrack on your SBW donor cab? If you don't want it I'm interested.

ksbrktracer · 12-05-2011, 12:09 AM

Been awhile ......any new updates ....?

jalopy45 · 12-10-2011, 12:01 AM

He should get it done so he could have more room in his shop to get his Model A PU project going. or his GTO's or his Corvairs, his roundy round car or 1/4 midgets.

jbclassix · 12-18-2011, 01:44 AM

wow. nuf said

shiny · 01-23-2012, 02:02 AM

Are you back on it yet?

-Shiny

66Z71 · 01-23-2012, 11:13 AM

I'm still working on my old original '62.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445177

The crew cab will have to wait. It seems the wife wants a new crew cab pickup anyhow. Kinda makes sense. So by the time I get back to building the crew cab, the kids will be grown and gone

jalopy45 · 11-07-2012, 07:35 AM

But the dawgs are growing and need a back seat...

Budman56 · 02-20-2015, 04:22 PM

So it looks like this project is dead! Too bad it looked like it was a nice project.

66Z71 · 02-20-2015, 07:03 PM

Not dead. Just hibernating.

jonzcustomshop · 02-21-2015, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66Z71

Not dead. Just hibernating.

good-BTW it is an early spring this year, and things are coming out of hibernation early.. will there be a c/c sighting??

66Z71 · 02-21-2015, 01:21 PM

I keep watching yours. It's quite the inspiration. I need to come over and see it in person.

jonzcustomshop · 02-21-2015, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66Z71

I keep watching yours. It's quite the inspiration. I need to come over and see it in person.

anytime!
I am trying to post as many pics as I can to answer all the questions that I had for how to build one myself (hopefully to help others with the same questions), but seeing it really helps.

**CHIZZLER** · 02-22-2015, 11:36 AM

Any chance i could get a peak at it for my build?

Bomp · 02-22-2015, 12:48 PM

I understand hibernating.
Im gathering a few cabs to start a quad cab build after Steiner gets rolling.

Would like to come look in person if ever given the chance.

12-09-2010, 11:15 PM	#126
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Another Crewcab build Very cool build so far. I will be interested to see it completed.

02-06-2011, 07:57 PM	#127
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Another Crewcab build It will get done someday, it just turned into much more of a project than I thought it would. Making a crew cab body is a big project. Building a 4x4 drivetrain is a project. Building a 4x4 suspension is a project... it's been a never ending project. Anyways, I decided to put my original '62 back together. I originally tore it apart to sacrifice the cab & bed for the crewcab, but decided it was too nice to cut up. So I pushed it outside, and let it set. I started a thread under projects for it here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post4467444 Here's a pic.

03-24-2011, 06:55 PM	#128
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Another Crewcab build Ok, now that I'm goin full speed ahead on putting my '62 back together.... I've been thinking about this project again. The original plan was to build one truck that would do it all. 4 wheelin in the snow, carry the whole family, tow the race car, and serve as a backup daily driver. I have a 455 that is an absolute torque monster. I have all the parts to build an NP205/203 doubler. A second set of rear springs for the front. An extra set of rear spring mounts... basically all the parts to do a clean slightly raised 4x4. But the compromises were killing me. The long springs while being great for off road would make towing a nightmare. Although the 455 has mountains of torque (510 ft-lb stock) its gas mileage sucks. The transfer case and front axle would hurt mileage, and sitting that high couldn't help the highway handeling either. I thought about using a new LS motor for better mileage, but the mileage doesn't sound like it would be enough of an improvement to be worth the cost. The best answer seems to be a Cummins 4BT four cylinder turbo diesel. They seem to get 20+ mpg unloaded and 16+ pulling a trailer. The downside is they are supposed to shake your teeth out idleing around town. So.... why not build a dedicated highway hauler thats a 2 wheel drive, dually with the diesel, and use the 455 with the 4x4 running gear to build another truck? Here are a couple of photoshops of just slamming the original idea on the ground, and picture of a truck I found on here that I really like as a 4x4. Original plan. Slammed. 4x4 __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

03-24-2011, 07:15 PM	#129
64c20crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: North SD County Posts: 631	Re: Another Crewcab build Slam it! :-) __________________ ..............................._________ ......___________//___[[___{\ _____ ...../__(_(O)_)___/____/____/_(O)_/ 1964 C20 Long Stepside 3 Door Crew Cab - Armbruster-Stageway Conversion Y2K INDN Chief "ONE OF A KIND, NOT ONE OF THE CROWD" Aug 2010 - Front end frame cleanup & engine swap done!!! June 2011 - Rear end bagged Sept 2011 - Rebuild motor top end Sept 2012 - Parked and slowly working on it. Aug 2013 - Front end bagged - finally! Aug 2014 - Stepside swap conversion done. Finally ready to start bodywork! Have a few KEWL ideas... Here is my build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=335427

03-24-2011, 09:05 PM	#130
k1rodeoboater Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 752	Re: Another Crewcab build shot in the dark here...but was that a gunrack on your SBW donor cab? If you don't want it I'm interested. __________________ 1966 C10 Long step build on a budget http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445201 no garage, no shop, limited storage space and tools....no problem.

12-05-2011, 12:09 AM	#131
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Another Crewcab build Been awhile ......any new updates ....?

12-10-2011, 12:01 AM	#132
jalopy45 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Christmas Valley, OR Posts: 17	Re: Another Crewcab build He should get it done so he could have more room in his shop to get his Model A PU project going. or his GTO's or his Corvairs, his roundy round car or 1/4 midgets.

12-18-2011, 01:44 AM	#133
jbclassix Junk Yartist Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,203	Re: Another Crewcab build wow. nuf said __________________ -Jeremy YOU ONLY FAIL IF YOU STOP TRYING 70 Crew Cab Build Link 70 GMC Suburban 4X4 build thread 95 Yukon Daily Driver Rebuilding an NP205

01-23-2012, 02:02 AM	#134
shiny Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: shawnigan lake bc canada Posts: 48	Re: Another Crewcab build Are you back on it yet? -Shiny __________________ Bags are for groceries....

01-23-2012, 11:13 AM	#135
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Another Crewcab build I'm still working on my old original '62. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445177 The crew cab will have to wait. It seems the wife wants a new crew cab pickup anyhow. Kinda makes sense. So by the time I get back to building the crew cab, the kids will be grown and gone __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

11-07-2012, 07:35 AM	#136
jalopy45 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Christmas Valley, OR Posts: 17	Re: Another Crewcab build But the dawgs are growing and need a back seat...

02-20-2015, 04:22 PM	#137
Budman56 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Patterson California Posts: 1,133	Re: Another Crewcab build So it looks like this project is dead! Too bad it looked like it was a nice project. __________________ MY 65 C20 BUILD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=483346 ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/

02-20-2015, 07:03 PM	#138
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Another Crewcab build Not dead. Just hibernating. __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

02-21-2015, 01:21 PM	#140
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Another Crewcab build I keep watching yours. It's quite the inspiration. I need to come over and see it in person. __________________ "Always try to make the best part you can with the skills you have. If it isn't good enough throw it away and make another. Every time you make a part your skill will increase and you'll make a better part than you were capable of making before." Lil John Buttera

02-22-2015, 11:36 AM	#142
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: Another Crewcab build Any chance i could get a peak at it for my build? __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999



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02-22-2015, 12:48 PM	#143
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Another Crewcab build I understand hibernating. Im gathering a few cabs to start a quad cab build after Steiner gets rolling. Would like to come look in person if ever given the chance.

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