crew cab short bed build " clifford" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rs72z · 10-30-2011, 09:26 PM

Here's a few pics and some info of my new project.

78 Crew
The plan right now is to do a shortbed dually conversion.
I already have the bed, i will start getting it ready for paint tomorrow.
I picked up a set of burb power doors with nice door panels.
I was suppose to also get the seats out of the same burb but the guy had left them outside for quite some time so i passed on them. Anybody have any seats?
I have a 5.3 and 4l60e ready to go in, i know i should do a 6.0 but i already have it. Beside i would really like to do a duramax or cummings later.

I will be doing a complete paint job and put all of the chrome back on. It's probably going back solid red or maybe red and silver/gray two tone.

I think i'm going to call it Clifford cause it sure is big and red.
Paul

rs72z · 10-30-2011, 09:28 PM

more

(541)COLD_beer · 10-31-2011, 09:41 AM

nice build!

rs72z · 10-31-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by (541)COLD_beer

nice build!

Thanks.

I am going to start pulling the front clip off tonight. Then it will be time to fire up the pressure washer.

rs72z · 10-31-2011, 11:45 AM

Started stripping the bed this morning.

rs72z · 10-31-2011, 10:26 PM

tear down.

rs72z · 10-31-2011, 10:34 PM

As i start to tear into this truck i am really amazed at how clean it is. I had planned on changing the seats out to later burb seats, but after looking more i think i can clean up these seats and make them look real nice.
I am still going to use the later doors and panels, mainly because i want the power windows and locks.

trout · 10-31-2011, 11:03 PM

nice truck

rs72z · 11-01-2011, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by trout

nice truck

Thanks

75ChevyGuy · 11-01-2011, 08:15 AM

How did the normal "rot out" areas look on the truck? It seems veruy clean from the pictures.

rs72z · 11-01-2011, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 75ChevyGuy

How did the normal "rot out" areas look on the truck? It seems veruy clean from the pictures.

It has one small spot of rust on the rear of the drivers fender and one spot on the right rocker under the rear door. Other than those two spots the truck is very clean. The radiator support and fender wells are perfect. The floors have no rust in them and still has what appears to be the original carpet and seat covers.

scottco · 11-01-2011, 07:55 PM

What are your plans with the frame??

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-01-2011, 08:10 PM

Great project and you have a super nice truck to start with. I have one I'm going to do but it's down the project line. By the way, cummins has no g in it.

rs72z · 11-01-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by scottco

What are your plans with the frame??

I going to shorten the frame.

rs72z · 11-01-2011, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great project and you have a super nice truck to start with. I have one I'm going to do but it's down the project line. By the way, cummins has no g in it.

Thanks &

on the g

scottco · 11-01-2011, 09:57 PM

Be sure and take pictures of the frame project. Getting ready to do one myself! Thanks, Looks like a great project!!

rs72z · 11-01-2011, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scottco

Be sure and take pictures of the frame project. Getting ready to do one myself! Thanks, Looks like a great project!!

I plan to take plenty of pics. It's going to be the week after Thanksgiving. I'm taking vaction then to work on the truck.
Do a search on here there are some threads on shortening frames.
From what i have read it doesn't look to be to hard.

Thanks, i am really stoked about this project. I have completly lost interest in the drag car for now.

scottco · 11-01-2011, 10:11 PM

I shortened a 68 and drove it for years with no problems. I have a 79 lwb with a factory 454 I am going to shorten.Good luck !!!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-01-2011, 11:28 PM

Oh yeah, I did notice the sweet drag car in the back round. Vega??

rs72z · 11-02-2011, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Oh yeah, I did notice the sweet drag car in the back round. Vega??

Yes, its a Vega. Round tube, fourlink and strut front. Chevy 11 belongs to my brother.

77BBGMC · 11-02-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rs72z

Yes, its a Vega. Round tube, fourlink and strut front. Chevy 11 belongs to my brother.

Nice!

rs72z · 11-02-2011, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 77BBGMC

Nice!

Thanks

rs72z · 11-02-2011, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Oh yeah, I did notice the sweet drag car in the back round. Vega??

Oh by the way ground does have a g in it

.
Sorry couldn't resist.

**Dieselwrencher** · 11-02-2011, 12:14 PM

Nice. The drag cars are sweet! Will this truck be a hauler for one or both?

rs72z · 11-02-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Nice. The drag cars are sweet! Will this truck be a hauler for one or both?

Just the Vega.

10-30-2011, 09:26 PM	#1
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	crew cab short bed build " clifford" Here's a few pics and some info of my new project. 78 Crew The plan right now is to do a shortbed dually conversion. I already have the bed, i will start getting it ready for paint tomorrow. I picked up a set of burb power doors with nice door panels. I was suppose to also get the seats out of the same burb but the guy had left them outside for quite some time so i passed on them. Anybody have any seats? I have a 5.3 and 4l60e ready to go in, i know i should do a 6.0 but i already have it. Beside i would really like to do a duramax or cummings later. I will be doing a complete paint job and put all of the chrome back on. It's probably going back solid red or maybe red and silver/gray two tone. I think i'm going to call it Clifford cause it sure is big and red. Paul Attached Images

10-30-2011, 09:28 PM	#2
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" more Attached Images

10-31-2011, 09:41 AM	#3
(541)COLD_beer Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Bend Oregon Posts: 162	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" nice build!

10-31-2011, 11:45 AM	#5
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Started stripping the bed this morning. Attached Images

10-31-2011, 10:26 PM	#6
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" tear down. Attached Images

10-31-2011, 10:34 PM	#7
rs72z Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Emory TX Posts: 900	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" As i start to tear into this truck i am really amazed at how clean it is. I had planned on changing the seats out to later burb seats, but after looking more i think i can clean up these seats and make them look real nice. I am still going to use the later doors and panels, mainly because i want the power windows and locks. Attached Images

10-31-2011, 11:03 PM	#8
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" nice truck __________________ Edited by staff

11-01-2011, 08:15 AM	#10
75ChevyGuy GM Parts Guy Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Attleboro MA Posts: 375	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" How did the normal "rot out" areas look on the truck? It seems veruy clean from the pictures. __________________ 1975 Chevrolet C-10 Custom Deluxe (DD/WIP) 1989 Chevrolet C1500 reg cab stepside (Winter Truck) 1977 Harley Davidson XLH 1000 (Summer Cruiser)

11-01-2011, 07:55 PM	#12
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" What are your plans with the frame??

11-01-2011, 08:10 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Great project and you have a super nice truck to start with. I have one I'm going to do but it's down the project line. By the way, cummins has no g in it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-01-2011, 09:57 PM	#16
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Be sure and take pictures of the frame project. Getting ready to do one myself! Thanks, Looks like a great project!!

11-01-2011, 10:11 PM	#18
scottco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 198	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" I shortened a 68 and drove it for years with no problems. I have a 79 lwb with a factory 454 I am going to shorten.Good luck !!!!!

11-01-2011, 11:28 PM	#19
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Oh yeah, I did notice the sweet drag car in the back round. Vega?? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

11-02-2011, 12:14 PM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford" Nice. The drag cars are sweet! Will this truck be a hauler for one or both? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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