67 C10 "Green Gobblin" straight from the field!

[TrshTrk]

Read from page 1. Great work!! Its obvious that your welding work is great but I'm really surprised how well the patina match is done. That green is rad.

[6t9camaro]

Originally Posted by swamp rat

Per the last picture on this post, my bed had the same weld and one where the bottom of the farmer built channel meets the floor on the stake pocket.. Pretty cool plywood tailgate idea huh?

I just don't get it, your cutting and welding up a storm and i see no warpage, if i worked at that pace my bed would be scrap!


Nice work indeed!

Thanks swamp rat!
Ya theres lots of cutting and welding going on! I figured what the heck I've got nothing to loose if it doesn't turn out as a beat up long box isn't worth too much!
Nope no warpage as I'm pretty careful to keep the heat out of the panel with many tacks while allowing the panel to cool.

[6t9camaro]

Originally Posted by GAc10boy

Beautiful work!

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Wow, great job on those bedsides! You do awesome work!

Originally Posted by knomadd

Nice job on the bed side.

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Well done!

Thanks Guys!

[6t9camaro]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I don't post much in the build section anymore, mostly because there's so many, and I just don't have time to follow along anymore... but I couldn't resist with this one. Read every post so far. Love it and keep it up

Thanks 67ChevyRedneck!
There are a lot of awesome builds going on and its pretty easy to burn a few hrs in the evening checking them out! Im glad you like the build and now i feel some pressure! LOL

[6t9camaro]

Originally Posted by TrshTrk

Read from page 1. Great work!! Its obvious that your welding work is great but I'm really surprised how well the patina match is done. That green is rad.

Thanks!
The paint match/blending is tricky but the goal is to have a original green beat up looking short box! (with air ride ) lol

[6t9camaro]

Now I've got some pics of the drivers box side shortening. I had to do this side a little different as it had some old damage/bodywork and some serious rust! I cut 8" out trying to take the majority of the old repair out. It caused a few issues with the sloping body line and the bottom alignment but nothing a little massaging while welding couldn't fix! I don't like cutting straight across a panel as its going to be a tough blend later but i didn't really have a choice.

[6t9camaro]

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[6t9camaro]

Going back Together! In the first two pics you can see some of the alignment issues when cutting in the middle of the panel.

[6t9camaro]

Now I won't go to crazy with the pics for the front section as its pretty much the same from the other side!

[6t9camaro]

Going together and a pic of how much was removed from both sides.

[6t9camaro]

Did a little work to the truck so i figured id update the progress! Finally it was something other than metal work! I put the cab onto the frame (to make some room in my garage) and my hoist is being used so I also had to rig up a few things to get it done as you'll see in the pics! LOL
I was nervous to see how everything would fit after putting the new floor in but it looks good just like factory!

[6t9camaro]

I also got my front wheels and tires together and I was pretty anxious too mock them up to see if they were to wide or how'd they fit? I slapped the fender on to take a look at the size and height and it's not to bad considering i don't have my drop spindle in there yet. Its getting close to the look im after!

[casey g]

Originally Posted by 6t9camaro

Did a little work to the truck so i figured id update the progress! Finally it was something other than metal work! I put the cab onto the frame (to make some room in my garage) and my hoist is being used so I also had to rig up a few things to get it done as you'll see in the pics! LOL
I was nervous to see how everything would fit after putting the new floor in but it looks good just like factory!

okay so dumb question. Once you had the cab up on the blocks like that how did you lower it onto the frame? Really just asking so I can do the same

[6t9camaro]

Well i actually raised the frame to the cab with the jack. Once the cab wood was sitting on the frame i slid the 2x6s out. Im not going to lie it was tricky and not the best plan but it worked! hope that helps? Good luck! LOL

[mooseknuckles]

lookin good!

[jeff70]

Looking good

[swamp rat]

Yer making some nice progress since i was here last!

[6t9camaro]

Thanks guys!
Yup she's getting there! I'm waiting on a big pile of parts to show up so hopefully I can tackle the front end drop soon!
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[thedudeabides86]

Good morning fellow North Dakotan! I'm loving this thread! I've got a '72 C20 from Bowman, ND that was once my grandpa's old farm truck. I'm originally from Grand Forks living in MN since my wife is from here. I miss ND like crazy, but like my mother in law told me when I got married, I can either be happy or be right. So, happiness it is and if the wife's happy, I'm happy! Lol.

Anywho, I'll be following this build and I've always meant to drive the ol Green Beast back to Bowman and visit family out there. Glad to see the project is going well. I've gotta admit, I admire your patience in working tirelessly on a project like the one you've got. I've had trouble getting my truck running and it makes me crazy! I just swapped a bad 305 for a strong 350 and now I've got a power issue. I can't seem to get power to anything and I've got a fully charged battery. I'm pretty "green" when it comes to electrical wiring so, there's something I'm missing, I just need to find the time and follow the wiring diagram.

Keep up the awesome progress! I'm excited to see that Gobblin get finished!

[6t9camaro]

Thank! It sounds like you've got quite the project on the go too! That's cool that you've got grampa's old truck it gives it sentimental value and motivation to keep going! Start a build thread if you haven't already so we can follow along!

Oh and yes happy wife = happy life!
Lol
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[Sicksty8]

Lookin good man!

[6t9camaro]

Alright More parts!!!
I finally got my rear wheels 15x8s Nice and original looking and even green! lol
They should clean up nicely to match the truck. I also got in my front disc brake drop spindle kit with all the Moog suspension pieces i could find online! I also ordered up the front airbags and steel to fab up a cupped lower control arm.

[6t9camaro]

Parts

[6t9camaro]

I couldn't resist and had to get some stuff mocked up to see the front end height!

[6t9camaro]

I was quite suprized with the before and after drop spindle pic!