Markeb01 Build Thread

[markeb01]

More disassembly photos:



The bed had become a little impractical for hauling anything small. Since there was just the two of us to move it around, I made a dolly out of 2x4’s and industrial casters. The bed was jacked up and the truck driven out from under it. Then legs were bolted in place and the complete bed could be rolled in and out of the garage with relative ease.



And here’s what the back half of a 1960 GMC frame looks like for anyone with interest:





All of the dings and dents are pretty evident at this stage:



After sandbagging a chunk of the old front fender into a body matching patch, it was permanently installed in the body using JB Weld, eliminating the gas filler hole.



And here’s how it looked in primer:



All the body work had been completed by this stage. Any defects showing are in the crappy old film pictures, not on the truck.



And here is my #1 squeeze and hot rod assistant. Since I have chronic back and knee problems, she actually prepped and painted the entire chassis for me.



And finally all the hard work starts coming together. The gas tank filler turned out looking factory original, and without gaskets the doors aligned perfectly:

[LostMy65]

Originally Posted by markeb01

And here’s what the back half of a 1960 GMC frame looks like for anyone with interest:

I could of swore on mine, the inner channel didn't stop short like it does on yours. I thought I remember both the outer and inner channels going all the way front to back.

I found a bunch more pics of my 65 to 62 frame build that I did back in 84.
I'll check to see if I can see those frame channels on my 62 frame.

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by LostMy65

I could of swore on mine, the inner channel didn't stop short like it does on yours. I thought I remember both the outer and inner channels going all the way front to back.

I found a bunch more pics of my 65 to 62 frame build that I did back in 84.
I'll check to see if I can see those frame channels on my 62 frame.

It would be interesting to know if they made more than one version. The only reference I have is my own truck.

[srgrimes]

So lucky to have a Assistant...mine just watches and drinks wine. I can't tell what you did with relocation of gas filler but the Jb weld gives me ideas for mine!

[CRGRS 66]

Originally Posted by srgrimes

So lucky to have a Assistant...mine just watches and drinks wine. I can't tell what you did with relocation of gas filler but the Jb weld gives me ideas for mine!

I am in tears laughing, now that is funny... I have one just like that actually...