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mcbassin · 02-28-2012, 01:44 AM

Anything new?

YBNORML · 02-28-2012, 01:47 AM

Nice project! I'm a big fan of the six speed. Looking forward to more updates.

trkfrk · 02-28-2012, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by darkgable79

Any updates?

I took a break for a bit, but I am back on the body work in preparation for paint. After spending many hours on the fenders and hood I decided to scrap the GMC and go with the 67 Chevy front clip. I finally got my 9 yrs old son away from his PS3 and helping with the sand blasting. He is doing a great job... I will be media blasting the bed this weekend and will update with pictures. Still haven't decided on a color. The two hardest parts of the build for me have been wheel/tires and paint choice.

scotts72heavyhalf · 02-28-2012, 08:04 PM

What size is that shop?

**67cheby** · 02-28-2012, 10:22 PM

Nice progress
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CParnell · 02-28-2012, 11:07 PM

Awesome, updates. Keep up the good work.

mcbassin · 02-29-2012, 01:34 AM

Looks like you are doing a good job training your boy. Start them out early in the garage. Keep gathering the parts, it looks like you have it all there. I hear you on the wheels and paint, I have a plan for my paint, gonna wait till the last minute on the wheels.

RustenPaines · 02-29-2012, 03:03 AM

Choosing wheels, tires and paint color plagues us all. Have you picked a color yet?
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Pop's C-10 · 02-29-2012, 03:52 AM

nothing like fresh parts

VA72C10 · 02-29-2012, 05:15 AM

Nice new and fresh original parts will make for a clean build!

69 gmc · 03-16-2012, 07:04 PM

Just went and picked up those fenders for use on my truck.

trkfrk · 03-18-2012, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 69 gmc

Just went and picked up those fenders for use on my truck.

It was nice meeting a fellow member. Good luck on your project!

69 gmc · 03-18-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

It was nice meeting a fellow member. Good luck on your project!

Do you still have that GMC grill?

bovey · 03-18-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chase1873

not much help as far as shifter position, but I came across a fellow who used a 4wd floor pan to give the 6 speed proper clearance. Ill re-post if I ever find the link.

Very nice build. I was they guy mentioned above who used the 4WD hump (or BBC hump) with my LS/t56 swap. It will give you loads of room and is a very easy option.

Also, if you want to run a bench with the t56 you can - I did. You just have to find a shifter that is bent right. I happened across a factory '68 b-body mopar shifter and it worked perfectly. I raised it 1" tho.

Again, nice work. You're going to love it.

trkfrk · 03-18-2012, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bovey

Very nice build. I was they guy mentioned above who used the 4WD hump (or BBC hump) with my LS/t56 swap. It will give you loads of room and is a very easy option.

Also, if you want to run a bench with the t56 you can - I did. You just have to find a shifter that is bent right. I happened across a factory '68 b-body mopar shifter and it worked perfectly. I raised it 1" tho.

Again, nice work. You're going to love it.

Thanks to your help, I did use a high hump. I modified it for the new shifter location.

Working on the bed now. Soda blasting is complete. I would not recommend doing this in front of your house like I did.

trkfrk · 03-18-2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 gmc

Do you still have that GMC grill?

I do. It's not in very good shape. PM me and I will give it to you if you want it. Thanks

**68 Four on the Floor** · 03-18-2012, 05:35 PM

Your box looks great

mcmlxix · 03-18-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

Working on the bed now. Soda blasting is complete. I would not recommend doing this in front of your house like I did.

So it DOES snow in Vegas.... sort of.... looking good by the way!

widewhite70 · 03-18-2012, 10:12 PM

Your engine and transmission look good! What did you use you sand/shine them?

**67cheby** · 03-18-2012, 10:18 PM

Looking good
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mcbassin · 03-18-2012, 11:04 PM

Very nice work on the bed. I hope you didn't coat any neighbors cars with powder

Keep up the hard work!

*1sik52* · 03-18-2012, 11:07 PM

Lol! I soda blasted my 52 in my front yard and it KILLEDmall the grass and took forever for it to grow back. My wife a Lil upset!
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El Campo · 03-19-2012, 11:33 AM

Love your truck. I am sure that you already know this but in case you didnt you have to neutralize the soda before you prime it or you will most likely have it come back and bite you. Barry at Southern Polyurethane will tell you all about it. Looking good

trkfrk · 03-31-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by widewhite70

Your engine and transmission look good! What did you use you sand/shine them?

I used a scotch Brit sponge, brake clean and a lot of time.. I wanted to keep the factory look. I did not want it polished. I love your build. Keep up the good work man....

The bed....... Initially, I had planned on only removing the right side of the bed for a replacement. After removing part of the bed I found out it was really easy and better to disassemble the complete bed in preparation for paint. Most of the carriage bolts I had to weld strips of metal on the heads to stop them from turning. I was also able to get into every crack and crevice to remove old paint & grime.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 04-02-2012, 10:20 PM

Nice work

02-28-2012, 01:44 AM	#151
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Anything new? __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-28-2012, 01:47 AM	#152
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02-28-2012, 08:04 PM	#154
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02-28-2012, 10:22 PM	#155
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice progress Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

02-28-2012, 11:07 PM	#156
CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome, updates. Keep up the good work. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

02-29-2012, 01:34 AM	#157
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looks like you are doing a good job training your boy. Start them out early in the garage. Keep gathering the parts, it looks like you have it all there. I hear you on the wheels and paint, I have a plan for my paint, gonna wait till the last minute on the wheels. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

02-29-2012, 03:03 AM	#158
RustenPaines Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 286	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Choosing wheels, tires and paint color plagues us all. Have you picked a color yet? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 69 C10 "Torchered" RC Crawler Nut http://www.dorkstarproductions.com/orcrc.com/forum/

02-29-2012, 03:52 AM	#159
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02-29-2012, 05:15 AM	#160
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03-16-2012, 07:04 PM	#161
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03-18-2012, 05:35 PM	#167
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Your box looks great

03-18-2012, 10:12 PM	#169
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Your engine and transmission look good! What did you use you sand/shine them? __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

03-18-2012, 10:18 PM	#170
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looking good Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-18-2012, 11:04 PM	#171
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very nice work on the bed. I hope you didn't coat any neighbors cars with powder Keep up the hard work! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

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03-19-2012, 11:33 AM	#173
El Campo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: El Campo, Tx Posts: 1,246	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Love your truck. I am sure that you already know this but in case you didnt you have to neutralize the soda before you prime it or you will most likely have it come back and bite you. Barry at Southern Polyurethane will tell you all about it. Looking good __________________ 72 Chevy blue LWB, 99% original Oklahoma truck, 28,000 miles 72 Chevy SWB: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486626 (Attempt/Mistake #2) 2003 Harley Davidson Dyna Superglide with 2007 Street Bob front end 2000 Ford F350 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB, 310,000 miles running great (STOLEN St. Patricks Day 2014 AND NEVER RECOVERED) 2002 Ford F250 Powerstroke 4WD CCLB (To replace stolen one) Hook em Horns!!!

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