Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab

[Woogeroo]

Amazing build, nice to see that you have stuck with it.

I have only one suggestion for you: safety glasses

-W

[WHAMMYBAR66]

Stop whtever you are doing right now and pat yourself on the back man ! What a great looking, exciting and interesting build !

Keep it up man !!!

[oklahomaduner]

Thanks guys! My dad got the clevis mounts drilled out to 15/16" and welded up (they were 7/8 but that was too small for my clevises).



I've been pulling the front clip off and on constantly for the last couple months so once we get some warm weather we'll prime and paint the front plate and put it on for good so hopefully i won't have to see her like this anymore.

[highperf4x4]

Any geusstimate on how heavy this rig will be?

[oklahomaduner]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Any geusstimate on how heavy this rig will be?

Hopefully not too heavy... for a full-sized one ton.
But thats where the holes help...

[highperf4x4]

Yeah I guess so. You going to have any weight adders in the rear too?

[oklahomaduner]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Yeah I guess so. You going to have any weight adders in the rear too?

Just a stock-ish bumper and 37 gallons of gas...

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by oklahomaduner

Just a stock-ish bumper and 37 gallons of gas...

Ok well if you mount me a chair in the center of the tailgate I'll ride back there and add another 275lbs for ya

[oklahomaduner]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Ok well if you mount me a chair in the center of the tailgate I'll ride back there and add another 275lbs for ya

How about I mount one to the front bumper and give you 20 bucks and a fly swatter so you can keep the bugs off?

[Mr Pops]

WOW.. cool build! Your attention to detail is amazing! cant wait to see the work on the cab. Here's a pic of mine. I bought it as it sits, and haven't decided if I'm going to do it up or sell it.. I got too many other trucks on the go. It looks a little funny in this pic since its being stored loose on a 67 chassis and it isn't really lined up with the front wheels..

[oklahomaduner]

Originally Posted by Mr Pops

WOW.. cool build! Your attention to detail is amazing! cant wait to see the work on the cab. Here's a pic of mine. I bought it as it sits, and haven't decided if I'm going to do it up or sell it.. I got too many other trucks on the go. It looks a little funny in this pic since its being stored loose on a 67 chassis and it isn't really lined up with the front wheels..

Thanks! And I've seen a couple of your posts with that truck. I'd say do it up, I'd love to see another extended cab!

[LILRED66]

Austin:

You and your father are doing some real cutting edge fabrication for this year truck. Thanks for sharing. I feel like I am watching a full-length feature film everytime I see you have posted an update to the thread.

[oklahomaduner]

Originally Posted by LILRED66

Austin:

You and your father are doing some real cutting edge fabrication for this year truck. Thanks for sharing. I feel like I am watching a full-length feature film everytime I see you have posted an update to the thread.

Thanks Tony, I always enjoy seeing what you have to say, especially having the experience and knowledge that you do with these trucks.

[jason65]

Evil looking truck dude. You and your dad are doing a greal job.

[oklahomaduner]

We got the winch mount primed, painted, and put back on for the last time. (hopefully) We went ahead and put the winch, fairlead, and clevises back on also to finish it all up.




Here is a shot with the core support bolted up, we are using early jeep body bushings to mount this and the bed.



And now the time has come to take the cabs to our body man. With the help of a couple buddies we got the cabs out of the garage and loaded up on the truck last night, this morning we dropped them off at the shop where all the work will be going on at.

[joe231]

That loos sweet!
i can't wait to see the cab extended!

maybe I missed it, but what paint did you use on the frame and winch mount?

[highperf4x4]

Originally Posted by joe231

That loos sweet!
i can't wait to see the cab extended!

maybe I missed it, but what paint did you use on the frame and winch mount?

x2

[oklahomaduner]

Rustoleum Professional primer for light-medium rusted metals and then a Rustoleum professional Gloss Black. Available at your neighborhood Home Depot Lol. It stays on great and is easy to touchup if it does scratch.

[highperf4x4]

Right on

Can ya drop any info on the shop that's doing your cabs?

[oklahomaduner]

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

Right on

Can ya drop any info on the shop that's doing your cabs?

A friend of my Dad is an auto body repair instructor at a large vo-tech in OKC and has agreed to do the work at his home shop. I hope to be able to help as much as he'll let me and learn whatever I can.

[Dieselwrencher]

Very nice work! Keep it up. I would love to have your Dad's welder too. I just got my plaz back and I wished they would have hurried up repairing it because I have missed it so bad! I can't wait to see your extended cab. It will be awesome for sure.

[Joey~AP]

Ive been away too long!

You and your dad's craftsmanship are top notch! I wish me and my boy had taken the time to put the level of detail in his truck that yall have put into yours.


I do have a question/concern about your shackle angle on the front and rear. I dont think it will flex. On compression, the bottom of your shackle looks like it will rotate forward, causing the leaf spring eye to hit the frame and stop. There will be know room for the length of the spring to grow as it compresses. The shackle would have to be at an angle and length so that it will rotate rearward on compression and forward on extension.

Not tryin to disrespect. Just makin an observation.

Keep up the good work! Lookin forward to seeing the finished product.

[oklahomaduner]

Joey, we appreciate any and all input!
Couple things to remember...8" springs aren't known for their flex, and we still have alot of weight to add to both the front and rear. But, depending on what picture you are referring to, some changes have been made.
We relocated the front axle rearward 1/2" and went from a 4" long shackle to a 5" as we built the winch mount. This helps roll the shackle back and gives the spring room to extend.
Stay tuned, I think (hope) you'll see those shackles come around just fine.

[highperf4x4]

Awesome. I'll be looking for the pics!

I checked around a few shops locally last summer and couldn't find one that wanted to replace rockers, corners, supports, etc and do a complete repaint too. It seems like they all want to replace fenders and grilles for insurance companies. I see now why everyone does their own sheetmetal work. Fortunately, Joe is going to do mine for me!

[joe231]

yeah all the money is in collision repair, get them in and out as fast as possible....quality? we don't need no stinking quality!

disclaimer: this is by no means a condemnation of all collision repair shops or the techs that work there.....


dang I guess I got my work cut out, huh?