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*highperf4x4* · 01-26-2010, 11:29 AM

yessir

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2010, 05:23 PM

Yeah most body shops count on the insurance jobs for weekly income. The larger resto's and repaints and such are a big burden usually because there is such a gap in payment. I am going to make a 6 door ford here soon, but it will be a lot easier than this style cab. I just got lucky, I think.

*highperf4x4* · 01-26-2010, 05:57 PM

Wrencher, my spychick abilities tell me that you have a thing for diesel engines.

Wait a minute........ I'm getting something here ........... AH YES! Especially Cummins engines!!

Man, that really sapped my energy!

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2010, 06:33 PM

Yeah I have taken a liking to them. I only have 4 spark plugged vehicles, and will be down to three soon.......................... I'll leave the 40 alone and the wife's 69 will stay gas powered as long as I can help it. She wants it to be diesel now but I want to leave it alone.

The buick will stay as close to original as a muscle car should be.

*highperf4x4* · 01-26-2010, 10:17 PM

Right on!

oklahomaduner · 02-21-2010, 10:13 PM

With the bodywork on the cab out of our hands and having to wait, we started playing with the bed. We don't have everything fiqured out yet but got the bed back apart and are tossing a few ideas around.

Rather than dropping 700$ on new bed sides we are going to play with these and see if we can make them work.

We have had a 2.5 gallon air tank and compressor sitting on a shelf for awhile now, so we decided to go ahead and mount it to the frame. (Maybe a few air horns in my future.

We came up with a simple and stout way to mount it and of course added a few holes.

We also ran the 3/8 Al. fuel line. We wrapped the first 9 feet from pump back with a heat reflective sleeve since it was pretty close to the exhaust.

*highperf4x4* · 02-22-2010, 01:45 AM

Man that looks awesome! One thing is for sure, you'll never run out of places to hook your tow straps on when it's time to pull me out of the mud.

I have a questoin though, how will you be able to see the gauge on that tank once the bed is on?

oklahomaduner · 02-22-2010, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by highperf4x4

I have a questoin though, how will you be able to see the gauge on that tank once the bed is on?

Hmm... I guess we'll have to get creative...

smallblock kid · 02-22-2010, 11:15 PM

hey way off topic but im just wondering if by any chance you still have the 61 gmc 4x4 frame and if you would consider selling it?

oklahomaduner · 02-23-2010, 01:03 AM

Yes, and yes. It looks like it was hit in the rear pass. side at some point...frame is diamond shaped a bit from the midpoint back, at least from what we quickly saw. The front/rear axles, transfer case/crossmember and cab forward look decent (oh yeah, no hood or grill!

). PM me if your interested.

oklahomaduner · 03-08-2010, 12:24 AM

Well we haven't gotten much work done lately but we are tossing ideas around on a rear bumper.. What do you guys think?

**Captainfab** · 03-08-2010, 01:52 AM

I like it better right side up as in the first pic.

How is the work on the cab coming?

jonzcustomshop · 03-08-2010, 10:06 AM

I'm going opposite the cap

I assume that is your front and is just a mockup, I would do it upside down, narrow it a little to fit the fenders better, and put a l/p-trailer hitch notch on the bottom 1/2.

*highperf4x4* · 03-08-2010, 11:25 AM

I don't like it as much on the back as I did the front...........................

Can you punch some holes in a drop style bumper?

Big-Blue · 03-13-2010, 10:12 AM

Incredible! Thanks for taking the time to document it as you go.

I now feel very inadequate!

ApeKing · 03-15-2010, 12:52 PM

The first picture looks best.

Sooner84 · 03-17-2010, 01:18 AM

Awesome build man! I like the first pic best for the rear bumper..
I think we go to the same school

oklahomaduner · 03-17-2010, 01:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sooner84

Awesome build man! I like the first pic best for the rear bumper..
I think we go to the same school

Thanks man
Haha what school do you go to?

Sooner84 · 03-17-2010, 01:34 AM

Southmoore, you?

oklahomaduner · 03-17-2010, 01:37 AM

Haha yep, what's your name? Pm me if you want.

oklahomaduner · 03-17-2010, 02:14 AM

Things have been going slow... not much to do lately so I pulled her out and washed her for the first time. Didnt realize just how dirty it was...

jason65 · 03-17-2010, 07:52 AM

Looks tuff dude. Thats one sweet chassis.

*highperf4x4* · 03-17-2010, 07:34 PM

THAT'S A BEAST!!! YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE

Just mount a seat to the transmission!

ruffrida2005 · 03-17-2010, 09:16 PM

Throw a egg crate on there, and a steering wheel, Get some goggles and get after it.

*highperf4x4* · 03-17-2010, 10:35 PM

01-26-2010, 11:29 AM	#1
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab yessir

01-26-2010, 05:23 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Yeah most body shops count on the insurance jobs for weekly income. The larger resto's and repaints and such are a big burden usually because there is such a gap in payment. I am going to make a 6 door ford here soon, but it will be a lot easier than this style cab. I just got lucky, I think. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-26-2010, 05:57 PM	#3
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Wrencher, my spychick abilities tell me that you have a thing for diesel engines. Wait a minute........ I'm getting something here ........... AH YES! Especially Cummins engines!! Man, that really sapped my energy!

01-26-2010, 06:33 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,143	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Yeah I have taken a liking to them. I only have 4 spark plugged vehicles, and will be down to three soon.......................... I'll leave the 40 alone and the wife's 69 will stay gas powered as long as I can help it. She wants it to be diesel now but I want to leave it alone. The buick will stay as close to original as a muscle car should be. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 01-26-2010 at 06:34 PM.

01-26-2010, 10:17 PM	#5
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Right on!

02-21-2010, 10:13 PM	#6
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab With the bodywork on the cab out of our hands and having to wait, we started playing with the bed. We don't have everything fiqured out yet but got the bed back apart and are tossing a few ideas around. Rather than dropping 700$ on new bed sides we are going to play with these and see if we can make them work. We have had a 2.5 gallon air tank and compressor sitting on a shelf for awhile now, so we decided to go ahead and mount it to the frame. (Maybe a few air horns in my future. We came up with a simple and stout way to mount it and of course added a few holes. We also ran the 3/8 Al. fuel line. We wrapped the first 9 feet from pump back with a heat reflective sleeve since it was pretty close to the exhaust. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck Last edited by oklahomaduner; 02-21-2010 at 10:17 PM.

02-22-2010, 01:45 AM	#7
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Man that looks awesome! One thing is for sure, you'll never run out of places to hook your tow straps on when it's time to pull me out of the mud. I have a questoin though, how will you be able to see the gauge on that tank once the bed is on? Last edited by highperf4x4; 02-22-2010 at 01:47 AM.

02-22-2010, 11:15 PM	#9
smallblock kid Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KS Posts: 107	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab hey way off topic but im just wondering if by any chance you still have the 61 gmc 4x4 frame and if you would consider selling it?

02-23-2010, 01:03 AM	#10
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Yes, and yes. It looks like it was hit in the rear pass. side at some point...frame is diamond shaped a bit from the midpoint back, at least from what we quickly saw. The front/rear axles, transfer case/crossmember and cab forward look decent (oh yeah, no hood or grill!). PM me if your interested. Attached Images __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

03-08-2010, 12:24 AM	#11
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Well we haven't gotten much work done lately but we are tossing ideas around on a rear bumper.. What do you guys think? __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

03-08-2010, 01:52 AM	#12
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,254	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I like it better right side up as in the first pic. How is the work on the cab coming? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 03-08-2010 at 01:53 AM.

03-08-2010, 10:06 AM	#13
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I'm going opposite the cap I assume that is your front and is just a mockup, I would do it upside down, narrow it a little to fit the fenders better, and put a l/p-trailer hitch notch on the bottom 1/2. Attached Images __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955 Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 03-08-2010 at 10:23 AM. Reason: added a rough photo chop....

03-08-2010, 11:25 AM	#14
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab I don't like it as much on the back as I did the front........................... Can you punch some holes in a drop style bumper?

03-13-2010, 10:12 AM	#15
Big-Blue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: highland village, TX Posts: 309	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Incredible! Thanks for taking the time to document it as you go. I now feel very inadequate!

03-15-2010, 12:52 PM	#16
ApeKing Trailers are for BOATS! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Douglasville Georgia Posts: 208	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab The first picture looks best. __________________ The Rod Barons C.C. CSA



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03-17-2010, 01:18 AM	#17
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Awesome build man! I like the first pic best for the rear bumper.. I think we go to the same school __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

03-17-2010, 01:34 AM	#19
Sooner84 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Moore, Oklahoma Posts: 379	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Southmoore, you? __________________ 1984 chevy swb(1st truck, sold..) 2001 RCSB silverado, 5.3 with a little extra 2004 ECSB Silverado LT, 5.3 cam & bolt ons, 4l60e shift kit/stall, g80 & 3.73s My first (1984 c10) Build

03-17-2010, 01:37 AM	#20
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Haha yep, what's your name? Pm me if you want. __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

03-17-2010, 02:14 AM	#21
oklahomaduner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 447	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Things have been going slow... not much to do lately so I pulled her out and washed her for the first time. Didnt realize just how dirty it was... __________________ 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4x4 My build thread 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually flatbed My Dad's build thread 1966 GMC Custom Trim Big Back Window W/351e My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 (Not So) All Original Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Dad's Time-Killing Project Truck

03-17-2010, 07:52 AM	#22
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Looks tuff dude. Thats one sweet chassis.

03-17-2010, 07:34 PM	#23
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab THAT'S A BEAST!!! YOU DON'T NEED ANYTHING ELSE Just mount a seat to the transmission!

03-17-2010, 09:16 PM	#24
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab Throw a egg crate on there, and a steering wheel, Get some goggles and get after it. __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

03-17-2010, 10:35 PM	#25
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: Project '66 Dirtrod: K-30 Extended Cab

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