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**thelonerife** · 12-03-2009, 11:21 PM

I got the itch to start another project and started looking for some parts. I first found a frame for sale by a member and he also had a bed that had been part of his project so I got that too. I got Mike (fine 69) to bring it to me along with a cab that I bought from him. It came from AZ.
As for the plan for the truck I am still undecided on what front clip I want to put on it. It is going to look like a stripped down truck with somethings hidden. The cab is a 68 GMC. I'm not sure if I'm going that route yet. It is a very good cab with almost no rust just surface rust. The top of the roof has the paint worn off down to the brown primer as does some spots on the pillars and doors. The cab has a high hump so I won't have any issues with the 454.
The frame has a 73 and up front end on it and a 5 lug rear also. I haven't taken the cover off yet.
The bed consists of new bedsides and a nice tailgate and a headgate that I may or may not use..Haven't decided yet. It also has cross sills for a wood bed. I also have some stainless steel bedstrips coming from Dave that were left behind.
Heres some pics. I'll get more up asap.

**thelonerife** · 12-03-2009, 11:25 PM

some more

**thelonerife** · 12-03-2009, 11:40 PM

more

**thelonerife** · 12-03-2009, 11:42 PM

more of them

**thelonerife** · 12-03-2009, 11:44 PM

I took the windshield out and only found this surface rust and the seam sealer was dried out.

mcbassin · 12-03-2009, 11:57 PM

Really solid looking cab! Heck all of it looks solid! I had the pleasure of driving through AZ in the summer. Man, there were rust free trucks all over. they just keep putting drivetrains in them and keep driving them. Crazy!

**thelonerife** · 12-04-2009, 12:07 AM

If anybody is looking to do a project and doesn't want rust you almost have to get one from out west. I am not used to having a cab sitting on rockers. Mine have always been too weak.
I cleaned some on the frame. It looks like the frame had been blasted at some point and partially primed. The frontend looks to have been cleaned and painted.

wkends · 12-04-2009, 01:00 AM

Looks like a great start, That cab is nice! You sure can't find any around here like that.

72BlckButy · 12-04-2009, 09:27 AM

Nice looking project!

**67cheby** · 12-04-2009, 10:42 AM

unreal, wow

**Hart_Rod** · 12-04-2009, 11:19 AM

That's going to be a really nice truck...

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**thelonerife** · 12-04-2009, 10:26 PM

Thanks Guys. I want to do this truck with as many rust limited parts as possible. I have another parts truck coming tomorrow so I won't get much done on this one this weekend.

VA72C10 · 12-04-2009, 10:34 PM

I'll watch over here too

brn agn · 12-04-2009, 10:56 PM

That cab looks amazing. Nice start!

67ChevyRedneck · 12-05-2009, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brn agn

That cab looks amazing. Nice start!

Between the cab and bed it's almost like cheating on a test!

My vote is for "68 Chevrolet clip"

You already have the tailgate!

sourkraut · 12-05-2009, 01:32 AM

I am jealous, my cab does not look that nice after $600 in new sheet metal and a lot of hours!! You got yourself a nice start! I'll be watchi

ng!

**thelonerife** · 12-05-2009, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Between the cab and bed it's almost like cheating on a test!

My vote is for "68 Chevrolet clip"

You already have the tailgate!

thanks guys, I almost want to make it a GMC but I'm more of a Chevy guy. I have one with a 68 clip on it already. I have a 70 showing up tomorrow for parts so I'll check that out.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-05-2009, 09:53 AM

subscribed..

Rokcrln · 12-05-2009, 01:31 PM

Good looking start indeed!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**thelonerife** · 12-05-2009, 03:03 PM

Thanks for all the comments guys. I hope this one turns out nice. I did find a radio delete the other day and popped it in to see how it fit. They fit really tight with those factory clips. I will have some tunes in it though. I can't sing good enough to keep myself entertained.

**thelonerife** · 12-10-2009, 12:09 AM

I got an early Christmas present from my wife. Now I can blast the frame and my bed cross sills. Also the bottom of the cab too. I wish it would warm up some though.

VA72C10 · 12-10-2009, 12:52 PM

cool toy

my67chevytruck · 12-11-2009, 10:52 PM

Looks like a nice build chuck.

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**thelonerife** · 12-13-2009, 06:15 PM

I put this thing together so I could regroup and have some room. Its just loosely put together. I don't think I'm going to use the front clip. I would like to find a 68 GMC clip. I'll keep looking.

VA72C10 · 12-13-2009, 07:56 PM

Looks good for throwing it together. Should be able to do that to mine sometime after the first of the year. Can't wait to see it back together!!!

12-03-2009, 11:21 PM	#1
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Chucks SWB Fleetside I got the itch to start another project and started looking for some parts. I first found a frame for sale by a member and he also had a bed that had been part of his project so I got that too. I got Mike (fine 69) to bring it to me along with a cab that I bought from him. It came from AZ. As for the plan for the truck I am still undecided on what front clip I want to put on it. It is going to look like a stripped down truck with somethings hidden. The cab is a 68 GMC. I'm not sure if I'm going that route yet. It is a very good cab with almost no rust just surface rust. The top of the roof has the paint worn off down to the brown primer as does some spots on the pillars and doors. The cab has a high hump so I won't have any issues with the 454. The frame has a 73 and up front end on it and a 5 lug rear also. I haven't taken the cover off yet. The bed consists of new bedsides and a nice tailgate and a headgate that I may or may not use..Haven't decided yet. It also has cross sills for a wood bed. I also have some stainless steel bedstrips coming from Dave that were left behind. Heres some pics. I'll get more up asap. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 12-11-2012 at 06:27 PM.

12-03-2009, 11:25 PM	#2
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside some more __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-03-2009, 11:40 PM	#3
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside more __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-03-2009, 11:42 PM	#4
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside more of them __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 12-04-2009 at 12:11 AM.

12-03-2009, 11:44 PM	#5
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I took the windshield out and only found this surface rust and the seam sealer was dried out. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 12-03-2009 at 11:45 PM.

12-03-2009, 11:57 PM	#6
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Really solid looking cab! Heck all of it looks solid! I had the pleasure of driving through AZ in the summer. Man, there were rust free trucks all over. they just keep putting drivetrains in them and keep driving them. Crazy! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-04-2009, 12:07 AM	#7
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside If anybody is looking to do a project and doesn't want rust you almost have to get one from out west. I am not used to having a cab sitting on rockers. Mine have always been too weak. I cleaned some on the frame. It looks like the frame had been blasted at some point and partially primed. The frontend looks to have been cleaned and painted. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-04-2009, 01:00 AM	#8
wkends Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 37	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Looks like a great start, That cab is nice! You sure can't find any around here like that.

12-04-2009, 09:27 AM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Nice looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-04-2009, 10:42 AM	#10
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside unreal, wow __________________ 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

12-04-2009, 11:19 AM	#11
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,860	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside That's going to be a really nice truck.... __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-04-2009, 10:26 PM	#12
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Thanks Guys. I want to do this truck with as many rust limited parts as possible. I have another parts truck coming tomorrow so I won't get much done on this one this weekend. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-04-2009, 10:34 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I'll watch over here too __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-04-2009, 10:56 PM	#14
brn agn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Youngsville, NC Posts: 952	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside That cab looks amazing. Nice start! __________________ 1969 C10 SWB Project Charity Case AKA "Roscoe" 1971 Cheyenne Super A Combined Effort The Service Station-A practical ministry for those in need

12-05-2009, 01:32 AM	#16
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I am jealous, my cab does not look that nice after $600 in new sheet metal and a lot of hours!! You got yourself a nice start! I'll be watching! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200



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12-05-2009, 09:53 AM	#18
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside subscribed.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

12-05-2009, 01:31 PM	#19
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Good looking start indeed! Kevin LFD Inc.

12-05-2009, 03:03 PM	#20
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Thanks for all the comments guys. I hope this one turns out nice. I did find a radio delete the other day and popped it in to see how it fit. They fit really tight with those factory clips. I will have some tunes in it though. I can't sing good enough to keep myself entertained. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-10-2009, 12:09 AM	#21
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I got an early Christmas present from my wife. Now I can blast the frame and my bed cross sills. Also the bottom of the cab too. I wish it would warm up some though. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-10-2009, 12:52 PM	#22
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside cool toy __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-11-2009, 10:52 PM	#23
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Looks like a nice build chuck. Subscribed __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-13-2009, 06:15 PM	#24
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside I put this thing together so I could regroup and have some room. Its just loosely put together. I don't think I'm going to use the front clip. I would like to find a 68 GMC clip. I'll keep looking. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687 Last edited by thelonerife; 12-13-2009 at 08:53 PM.

12-13-2009, 07:56 PM	#25
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside Looks good for throwing it together. Should be able to do that to mine sometime after the first of the year. Can't wait to see it back together!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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