68’ GMC frame off build

[YBNORML]

A few more.

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The only part of the truck that I was really unhappy with was the tailgate, the original was unusable. I tried to “patina” up a 69-72 gmc gate but it’s an art and I’m not that kind of artist.

I found an original paint 68 gate in Phoenix , only 1400 miles away. Luckily, a fellow truck guy on Instagram graciously picked it up and shipped it to me.

Looks like it’s been there since 68’

[IronCanine]

Great find.

[YBNORML]

Decided I wanted a shinier finish.

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Originally Posted by IronCanine

Great find.

Agreed! Right place at the right time.

[72 tigger]

Nice tailgate, shiny is good!

[Ol Blue K20]

I like it!

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Nice tailgate, shiny is good!

Thanks. It truly was a score.

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I like it!

Thanks

[hewittca]

Heck yeah! Looks like you did it right w/ the clear coat. Lookin forward to seeing how it looks back together.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by hewittca

Heck yeah! Looks like you did it right w/ the clear coat. Lookin forward to seeing how it looks back together.

Thanks. I was super nervous. It’s kind of a one shot deal, was super nervous.

[YBNORML]

I absolutely love how the tailgate turned out. The inside of the gate is killer, I’ll take a pic tomorrow.

[YBNORML]

A closeup of the bed scars, they’re forever now

[YBNORML]

Finally back on this thing. Bent up some 4” tall c-channel to lift the floor enough to to clear the notch

[YBNORML]

Making use of the floor from the 69’ GMC parts truck.boards had some significant cracking. Used these inserts from a company called Slabstitcher. Super easy to install and was a great project to get the girls involved with.

[YBNORML]

I stained boards black and used a rough drum sander to remove most of it.

Scribed the original wheel wells to the box and trimmed the stake pockets for clearance

[YBNORML]

Cool little detail, shortened the spare tire carrier to fit. Won’t hold a wheel, but I think it looks cool

[68bowtie]

Just read through the whole thread. Really enjoyed it. Tasteful work, and that clear coat was a great call! Well done.

[68 C10 Driver]

Outstanding build! I will be certain to follow. I really like how you are taking the time and effort to maintain the patina on the exterior. I wish I was able to do that, but I had so much rust that it is easier to just do a restoration.

Keep up the good work! Looks like you have a great crew helping on the build.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 68 C10 Driver

Outstanding build! I will be certain to follow. I really like how you are taking the time and effort to maintain the patina on the exterior. I wish I was able to do that, but I had so much rust that it is easier to just do a restoration.

Keep up the good work! Looks like you have a great crew helping on the build.

Thanks. I’m super excited to have the kids helping out.

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Just read through the whole thread. Really enjoyed it. Tasteful work, and that clear coat was a great call! Well done.

Thank you, I went back and forth in the clear, but in the end I’m happy I did it. Really brought the yellow back to life.

[YBNORML]

Finished up the bed floor. I’m incredibly happy how it turned out.

Finished the tailgate side of the bed with a piece of polished stainless, bent up with 1” reveal at the top to mimic the original floor look.

I think the spare tire carrier was a cool little detail.

[68bowtie]

Do you have any more pictures of the whole truck after the clear coat? Really love this one.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Do you have any more pictures of the whole truck after the clear coat? Really love this one.

Thanks man.

[68bowtie]

Awesome thanks

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by 68bowtie

Awesome thanks

You’re welcome, actually had it down in a the LA area after Dino’s gitdown.

[hewittca]

Looks awesome! I kinda gave up on instagram so it's nice to see an update here.