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Rokcrln · 04-21-2008, 04:38 PM

Here I was starting to think you were going for that Limo look. I just noticed you are right down the road in San Josy about 85 miles from me. We just finished last year an expansion on the SJCC. I guess I just assume most guys on this site are out os state from us. I did just allow another member to move into town here with me "Tony from Norcal" and went over and checked out his ride and I must say that DropMember is a thing of beauity! Let me knoiw when a local meet is planned and I will bring my 70 down to show it the older blood lines that it came from!

Keep up the great work on the crew as I have a 71 4dr crew in the works that will be set up on a 1ton frame, diesel powered (Cummins 12V) and a duelly. My rear doors will be suicied into the fronts with out a B post to get in the way. Here is the start of my project. Figured it would be alot better to get the rear doors swinging before cutting mine apart for the streach.

Donner cab for the needed extra B jambs

Some NOS 67 step fenders for my rear duelly fenders

Two of my other 4dr projects. The burb is getting the 4dr treatment than a Tahoe rear end chop before getting sold as a project. The 4dr truck in the driveway is a customers I did the 4dr work on as well as a few pounds of rust work.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PrerunnerRob · 04-21-2008, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Here I was starting to think you were going for that Limo look. I just noticed you are right down the road in San Josy about 85 miles from me. We just finished last year an expansion on the SJCC. I guess I just assume most guys on this site are out os state from us. I did just allow another member to move into town here with me "Tony from Norcal" and went over and checked out his ride and I must say that DropMember is a thing of beauity! Let me knoiw when a local meet is planned and I will bring my 70 down to show it the older blood lines that it came from!

Keep up the great work on the crew as I have a 71 4dr crew in the works that will be set up on a 1ton frame, diesel powered (Cummins 12V) and a duelly. My rear doors will be suicied into the fronts with out a B post to get in the way. Here is the start of my project. Figured it would be alot better to get the rear doors swinging before cutting mine apart for the streach.

Donner cab for the needed extra B jambs

Some NOS 67 step fenders for my rear duelly fenders

Two of my other 4dr projects. The burb is getting the 4dr treatment than a Tahoe rear end chop before getting sold as a project. The 4dr truck in the driveway is a customers I did the 4dr work on as well as a few pounds of rust work.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

That truck is going to rule! Diesel, dually, suicide rear doors, very nice. Are you going to have the doors latch together to eliminate the b pillar, or is there going to be a b pillar not visable when the doors are closed?

62 short step · 04-21-2008, 04:31 PM

Wow! Thats awesome, keep it up!!

joe231 · 04-21-2008, 06:10 PM

nice work! the anticipation is killing me

joe231 · 05-01-2008, 07:42 AM

If I understand what you are looking for....it is a 1/2 inch or a little less narrower at the top front of the jamb than at the top rear of the jamb, let me know if this is not what you meant.

PrerunnerRob · 05-01-2008, 04:17 PM

Thanks Joe!

joe231 · 05-01-2008, 04:39 PM

no problem!

Iron-Butt · 05-02-2008, 03:59 AM

looking good

iride · 05-02-2008, 04:57 AM

Move to Illinois I got a house with a big shed I will sell ya then ya can make me a crew cab!!

jonzcustomshop · 05-13-2008, 10:39 PM

I think I figured out what the various coach builders did with the roof skin..
I think they ordered brand new suburban/panel skins from gm when they did the conversion.
they probably cut them to length and then spotted them along the drip rail.
that would explain why the crew cab roofs step up is the middle instead of the back....

also ... here is a photo chop that I have been playing with....
A guy on the photoshop thread colored it for me...

PrerunnerRob · 05-15-2008, 08:26 AM

I have learned some things building this....
It is nearly impossible to forsee all the problems with this kind of project. I am just thankful that I have a shop mate with a sheet metal shop that he can use. I'm going to have to cut the roof off halfway down the door length, as the cab rolls in toward the front. New sheet metal pieces are going to have to be made to go from the mid roof section of the rear cab to the front cab door edge. The door sealing area width also changes on this run, so I am going to have to make alot of changes to the doors.

The area from the front cab to halfway down the rear cab will be all new, on the roof and the doors. I'll try to post some pictures later in the week of what I have been doing. Anyone got another cab they want to donate for pieces?

Oh man, why didn't I just leave it a regular cab?????

scotts62 · 05-15-2008, 02:30 PM

Heck ya! that will be sweet, crewcabs are awsome!! I have a friend that made his 65 into an extended cab, ill see if i can catch him and take few pics, it looks good.

63sbssbbw · 05-15-2008, 02:51 PM

Looking good

**ChiefRocka** · 06-06-2008, 09:10 PM

Well ??

So hows it coming ??

I drove your shop a couple of times today headed to and from Goodies, and looked over to see if your door was open.

Hope all is well

Later

PrerunnerRob · 06-06-2008, 09:39 PM

Waiting on parts!
I ordered new rockers, which I need to build the doors, I'm having new cab upper sections made to tie the two cabs together, and I'm trying to go through the wiring harness for the 5.3. I've been too busy doing other stuff at the moment to really mess with the truck too much, but I am slowly plugging away at it.

How have you been John?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Well ??

So hows it coming ??

I drove your shop a couple of times today headed to and from Goodies, and looked over to see if your door was open.

Hope all is well

Later

ClassicAutoResto · 06-06-2008, 10:07 PM

Rob, Did you ever get that shipping total on that front roof section? Whenever you get a chance to I can send a check. Thanks, Jerry

PrerunnerRob · 06-07-2008, 01:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClassicAutoResto

Rob, Did you ever get that shipping total on that front roof section? Whenever you get a chance to I can send a check. Thanks, Jerry

Hey Jerry,
That roof section got smashed while I was moving some stuff around the shop, however, I do have a roof section in what appears to be way better shape. I'll take some pics tomorrow!

**ChiefRocka** · 06-07-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

Waiting on parts!
I ordered new rockers, which I need to build the doors, I'm having new cab upper sections made to tie the two cabs together, and I'm trying to go through the wiring harness for the 5.3. I've been too busy doing other stuff at the moment to really mess with the truck too much, but I am slowly plugging away at it.

How have you been John?

I'm good man....just plugging along on the vette...trying to make next Saturdays show with a running chassis.

PrerunnerRob · 06-07-2008, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I'm good man....just plugging along on the vette...trying to make next Saturdays show with a running chassis.

What show next sat?

What are you running for a wiring harness for the vette engine?

Slmd92DIME · 06-07-2008, 09:01 AM

Wow that is a really cool project you have going on... keep us posted as much as possible

mr48chev · 06-07-2008, 10:46 AM

Wow, Saturday morning, two cups of coffee and 10 pages of interesting reading and photos.
I'm impressed by your planning and preparation before actually doing any cutting.

jonzcustomshop · 06-29-2008, 08:10 AM

looking good!
looks like 3 cabs, and 6 doors would be a good place to start if I ever do one.
I like the way the latch/pillar/rocker are turning out.

**ChiefRocka** · 06-29-2008, 09:21 AM

Yes indeed...it's coming out nice man !!

kdrodworks316 · 06-29-2008, 11:45 AM

lookin good rob, are you suiciding the back doors?

PrerunnerRob · 06-29-2008, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdrodworks316

lookin good rob, are you suiciding the back doors?

Yep, it's the only way the rear doors will work!

04-21-2008, 04:38 PM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Crewcab build Here I was starting to think you were going for that Limo look. I just noticed you are right down the road in San Josy about 85 miles from me. We just finished last year an expansion on the SJCC. I guess I just assume most guys on this site are out os state from us. I did just allow another member to move into town here with me "Tony from Norcal" and went over and checked out his ride and I must say that DropMember is a thing of beauity! Let me knoiw when a local meet is planned and I will bring my 70 down to show it the older blood lines that it came from! Keep up the great work on the crew as I have a 71 4dr crew in the works that will be set up on a 1ton frame, diesel powered (Cummins 12V) and a duelly. My rear doors will be suicied into the fronts with out a B post to get in the way. Here is the start of my project. Figured it would be alot better to get the rear doors swinging before cutting mine apart for the streach. Donner cab for the needed extra B jambs Some NOS 67 step fenders for my rear duelly fenders Two of my other 4dr projects. The burb is getting the 4dr treatment than a Tahoe rear end chop before getting sold as a project. The 4dr truck in the driveway is a customers I did the 4dr work on as well as a few pounds of rust work. Kevin LFD Inc.

04-21-2008, 04:31 PM	#3
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Crewcab build Wow! Thats awesome, keep it up!!

04-21-2008, 06:10 PM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab build nice work! the anticipation is killing me __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-01-2008, 07:42 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab build If I understand what you are looking for....it is a 1/2 inch or a little less narrower at the top front of the jamb than at the top rear of the jamb, let me know if this is not what you meant. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-01-2008, 04:17 PM	#6
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build Thanks Joe!

05-01-2008, 04:39 PM	#7
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Crewcab build no problem! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

05-02-2008, 03:59 AM	#8
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Crewcab build looking good __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

05-02-2008, 04:57 AM	#9
iride Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: illinois Posts: 54	Re: Crewcab build Move to Illinois I got a house with a big shed I will sell ya then ya can make me a crew cab!!

05-13-2008, 10:39 PM	#10
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Crewcab build I think I figured out what the various coach builders did with the roof skin.. I think they ordered brand new suburban/panel skins from gm when they did the conversion. they probably cut them to length and then spotted them along the drip rail. that would explain why the crew cab roofs step up is the middle instead of the back.... also ... here is a photo chop that I have been playing with.... A guy on the photoshop thread colored it for me... Attached Images Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 05-14-2008 at 12:15 AM.

05-15-2008, 08:26 AM	#11
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Crewcab build I have learned some things building this.... It is nearly impossible to forsee all the problems with this kind of project. I am just thankful that I have a shop mate with a sheet metal shop that he can use. I'm going to have to cut the roof off halfway down the door length, as the cab rolls in toward the front. New sheet metal pieces are going to have to be made to go from the mid roof section of the rear cab to the front cab door edge. The door sealing area width also changes on this run, so I am going to have to make alot of changes to the doors. The area from the front cab to halfway down the rear cab will be all new, on the roof and the doors. I'll try to post some pictures later in the week of what I have been doing. Anyone got another cab they want to donate for pieces? Oh man, why didn't I just leave it a regular cab????? Last edited by PrerunnerRob; 05-15-2008 at 08:27 AM.

05-15-2008, 02:30 PM	#12
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Crewcab build Heck ya! that will be sweet, crewcabs are awsome!! I have a friend that made his 65 into an extended cab, ill see if i can catch him and take few pics, it looks good. __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

05-15-2008, 02:51 PM	#13
63sbssbbw UCA63 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lloydminster AB Can. Posts: 1,637	Re: Crewcab build Looking good __________________ member#7816 "63 sb ss bbw 350\350 12 bolt rear Pwr Fr Disc PS tilt '61 GMC in progress '63 GMC to use for parts '90 Chevy Ext cab sbfs 5.7l (current d d)

06-06-2008, 09:10 PM	#14
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build Well ?? So hows it coming ?? I drove your shop a couple of times today headed to and from Goodies, and looked over to see if your door was open. Hope all is well Later __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-06-2008, 10:07 PM	#16
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Crewcab build Rob, Did you ever get that shipping total on that front roof section? Whenever you get a chance to I can send a check. Thanks, Jerry

06-07-2008, 09:01 AM	#20
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Crewcab build Wow that is a really cool project you have going on... keep us posted as much as possible __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=269019 Petitioning No Regrets MD/WV



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06-07-2008, 10:46 AM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,406	Re: Crewcab build Wow, Saturday morning, two cups of coffee and 10 pages of interesting reading and photos. I'm impressed by your planning and preparation before actually doing any cutting.

06-29-2008, 08:10 AM	#22
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Crewcab build looking good! looks like 3 cabs, and 6 doors would be a good place to start if I ever do one. I like the way the latch/pillar/rocker are turning out.

06-29-2008, 09:21 AM	#23
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build Yes indeed...it's coming out nice man !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

06-29-2008, 11:45 AM	#24
kdrodworks316 KOFFIN DRAGGER Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: st.anthony Idaho Posts: 864	Re: Crewcab build lookin good rob, are you suiciding the back doors?

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