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73gmc454 · 07-30-2011, 09:10 PM

Your makin good progress ,hope you can salvage the cab and get the gaps tuned up the way ya like , the dash looks nice I should have just had him fix mine like that !

Gordonr1973 · 08-01-2011, 10:40 PM

So here are some pics of breaking down my boxes to get them sandblasted. The blue one is the original, the black one is the back up and was in better condition so I'll use the best pieces of each.

Gordonr1973 · 08-01-2011, 10:47 PM

here's a few of my brother's '76 that maybe he'll redo one day.

The grey one is my parts truck...the PO put in a custom grill --- with a hot glue gun that dripped all over!

There are a few of my other trucks too but they are very dusty!!

Gordonr1973 · 08-01-2011, 10:50 PM

We built this hood on my white truck out of a C60 1965ish hood I found at the dump, my bro did most of the welding on it!

baclay9 · 08-01-2011, 11:03 PM

That hood is pretty sweet man. Good job.

Gordonr1973 · 08-06-2011, 06:41 PM

Got my parts back from the blaster & started to switch the tailgate latch.

Gordonr1973 · 08-06-2011, 06:44 PM

Might make a cowl hood for this truck too out of the old hood I found at the dump!

Alberta is called 'big sky country', here's a pic why:

Gordonr1973 · 08-06-2011, 10:12 PM

Here I'm fooling around with chopping the old hood down seeing how it might work.

Before you send a bunch of posts saying it looks like crap; I'm not finished yet!! I need to think about how it will look painted --- if I can't imagine it, I'm going to just use the stock hood.

Stay tuned tomorrow for updates...

80streetcoupe · 08-06-2011, 10:22 PM

Hi there. I just saw this post. Would you happen to have any leftover swb fleetside box parts for sale? What are you doing with the grey '79 GMC? Thanks!

Gordonr1973 · 08-07-2011, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80streetcoupe

Hi there. I just saw this post. Would you happen to have any leftover swb fleetside box parts for sale? What are you doing with the grey '79 GMC? Thanks!

The boxsides were toast so they went to the scrapper. The other pieces I will use maybe on a CCSB.

I want to sell the grey truck soon...need the room.

Gordonr1973 · 08-08-2011, 11:15 PM

After much trimming and chopping, I started tacking up the joints.

I like this height --- it's a little under 3".

Will have to extend it a bit but I have a good idea for that.

Greenlee · 08-09-2011, 08:30 AM

Your fabrication skills are amazing!

Wish i knew how to do 1/4 of the stuff you can do with a welder. I'm not sure if i like the hood yet. I'm having a hard time imagining it on the truck. You still have a stock hood if this doesn't work out?
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Gordonr1973 · 08-09-2011, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greenlee

Your fabrication skills are amazing!

Wish i knew how to do 1/4 of the stuff you can do with a welder. I'm not sure if i like the hood yet. I'm having a hard time imagining it on the truck. You still have a stock hood if this doesn't work out?
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I learn as I go with a welder...and my brother tells me not to get the metal too hot!

Stay tuned....it's not done yet!

Gordonr1973 · 08-15-2011, 10:42 PM

Bought a 77 SWB today that has a 80 front grill on it. Little old 305 in it that will get yanked at some point.

So-so shape, but came with new rubber, decent box, Bell Tech lowering kit, new dash pad, cluster with tach got some other fenders too....pretty good deal in my opinion!

hartbraker · 08-16-2011, 04:19 PM

really interested in the dash.... where did you have to take it to get it wrapped and stiched like that???

any local upholstery shop? also, is it genuine leather or some other sort of material?

I only ask because I'd still be worried about the material cracking with the amount of exposure to heat and cold that dashes get... amazing build so far

mcboomport · 08-16-2011, 04:27 PM

cool truck!

80streetcoupe · 08-17-2011, 12:25 AM

Nice "new to you" '77 shorty Gordon. How does it run? What are your plans for it? Winter beater or for parts????????????????????
You know my number...hint,hint!! LOL!!!

Gordonr1973 · 08-17-2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80streetcoupe

Nice "new to you" '77 shorty Gordon. How does it run? What are your plans for it? Winter beater or for parts????????????????????
You know my number...hint,hint!! LOL!!!

Thanks! It's good, probably use it for a runner this summer as I'm trying to sell my Avalanche.

I'm still working on getting you those short box parts for your truck!

80streetcoupe · 08-18-2011, 12:18 AM

Sounds good Gordon. Thanks!!

Slammed66 · 08-23-2011, 12:47 PM

Nice build! gonna be an awsome truck when your done.

Keep posting pics of the " new" 77 too , you bought it from a frind of mine , and id like to see it progress..

I noticed you didnt post a pic of the passanger side? lol...

Gordonr1973 · 08-23-2011, 01:04 PM

...If I didn't have an extra cab at home I wouldn't have bought this one....the one that's one it is swiss cheeze!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Nice build! gonna be an awsome truck when your done.

Keep posting pics of the " new" 77 too , you bought it from a frind of mine , and id like to see it progress..

I noticed you didnt post a pic of the passanger side? lol...

my4by2 · 08-23-2011, 09:13 PM

That hood mod is looking KILLER man!!!!

trout · 08-23-2011, 09:25 PM

im really liking that 77 ALOT

Gordonr1973 · 08-23-2011, 11:05 PM

Thanks guys....slow progress this week cuz I moved all my tools back to my city house from my brother's farm...here's some more pics of my blue truck instead!

jitteryguy · 08-31-2011, 06:18 AM

the hood idea is awsome, cant wait to see it finish'd. also glad to see the "big blue tractor" in the back ground of one of the pic's !

07-30-2011, 09:10 PM	#201
73gmc454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: louisville ohio Posts: 375	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Your makin good progress ,hope you can salvage the cab and get the gaps tuned up the way ya like , the dash looks nice I should have just had him fix mine like that ! __________________ my build 77 gmc shortbed big block, http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438237

08-01-2011, 10:40 PM	#202
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E So here are some pics of breaking down my boxes to get them sandblasted. The blue one is the original, the black one is the back up and was in better condition so I'll use the best pieces of each. Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-01-2011, 10:47 PM	#203
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E here's a few of my brother's '76 that maybe he'll redo one day. The grey one is my parts truck...the PO put in a custom grill --- with a hot glue gun that dripped all over! There are a few of my other trucks too but they are very dusty!! Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-01-2011, 10:50 PM	#204
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E We built this hood on my white truck out of a C60 1965ish hood I found at the dump, my bro did most of the welding on it! Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-01-2011, 11:03 PM	#205
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E That hood is pretty sweet man. Good job.

08-06-2011, 06:41 PM	#206
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Got my parts back from the blaster & started to switch the tailgate latch. Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-06-2011, 06:44 PM	#207
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Might make a cowl hood for this truck too out of the old hood I found at the dump! Alberta is called 'big sky country', here's a pic why: Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-06-2011, 10:12 PM	#208
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Here I'm fooling around with chopping the old hood down seeing how it might work. Before you send a bunch of posts saying it looks like crap; I'm not finished yet!! I need to think about how it will look painted --- if I can't imagine it, I'm going to just use the stock hood. Stay tuned tomorrow for updates... Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-06-2011, 10:22 PM	#209
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Hi there. I just saw this post. Would you happen to have any leftover swb fleetside box parts for sale? What are you doing with the grey '79 GMC? Thanks!

08-08-2011, 11:15 PM	#211
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E After much trimming and chopping, I started tacking up the joints. I like this height --- it's a little under 3". Will have to extend it a bit but I have a good idea for that. Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-09-2011, 08:30 AM	#212
Greenlee Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: El Lago, TX Posts: 1,668	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Your fabrication skills are amazing! Wish i knew how to do 1/4 of the stuff you can do with a welder. I'm not sure if i like the hood yet. I'm having a hard time imagining it on the truck. You still have a stock hood if this doesn't work out? Posted via Mobile Device

08-15-2011, 10:42 PM	#214
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Bought a 77 SWB today that has a 80 front grill on it. Little old 305 in it that will get yanked at some point. So-so shape, but came with new rubber, decent box, Bell Tech lowering kit, new dash pad, cluster with tach got some other fenders too....pretty good deal in my opinion! Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-16-2011, 04:19 PM	#215
hartbraker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Centerburg, Ohio Posts: 172	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E really interested in the dash.... where did you have to take it to get it wrapped and stiched like that??? any local upholstery shop? also, is it genuine leather or some other sort of material? I only ask because I'd still be worried about the material cracking with the amount of exposure to heat and cold that dashes get... amazing build so far __________________ 1986 Chevy Silverado k30: factory air, tilt wheel, 454cu 7.4L, Turbo 400, NP205, Corporate 14 bolt, Dana 60 front, 4.10 gears, SRW, long bed, standard cab... MY TRUE LOVE

08-16-2011, 04:27 PM	#216
mcboomport Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 320	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E cool truck!

08-17-2011, 12:25 AM	#217
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Nice "new to you" '77 shorty Gordon. How does it run? What are your plans for it? Winter beater or for parts???????????????????? You know my number...hint,hint!! LOL!!!



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08-18-2011, 12:18 AM	#219
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Sounds good Gordon. Thanks!!

08-23-2011, 12:47 PM	#220
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Nice build! gonna be an awsome truck when your done. Keep posting pics of the " new" 77 too , you bought it from a frind of mine , and id like to see it progress.. I noticed you didnt post a pic of the passanger side? lol... __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

08-23-2011, 09:13 PM	#222
my4by2 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hot Springs, AR. Posts: 1,215	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E That hood mod is looking KILLER man!!!! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K30 LWB Crew Cab 497HP Mast Motorsports 6.0L LY6 HO engine GM NV4500 5-speed, Centerforce clutch + NP205 D60 + 14-bolt FF w/ Eaton posi + disc brakes Skyjacker 2.5" full spring lift w/ Nitro shocks Custom paint + interior http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=435722

08-23-2011, 09:25 PM	#223
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E im really liking that 77 ALOT __________________ Edited by staff

08-23-2011, 11:05 PM	#224
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E Thanks guys....slow progress this week cuz I moved all my tools back to my city house from my brother's farm...here's some more pics of my blue truck instead! Attached Images __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

08-31-2011, 06:18 AM	#225
jitteryguy GoatLube Experss Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: clarksville, Tn. Posts: 1,337	Re: "The Ayatollah of Rusty Hole'a 1987 SWB 6.0 4L80E the hood idea is awsome, cant wait to see it finish'd. also glad to see the "big blue tractor" in the back ground of one of the pic's ! __________________ *Goat Lube Express*, locations in Qalat,Afghanistan & Clarksville, Tn. '87 R30 dually 454/TH400 '85 1/2 ton CCSB '92 S10 350/350 '84 MonteCarlo 383/PG/9"ford '78 Malibu wagon 350/350 '78 Cutlass (project family car) '96 S10 Jimmy (Moma's)

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