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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: delaware
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Well guys give it to me easy... can I do it? How bad off am I? 42,000 origional miles, only new truck grandpa ever owned, first truck I ever drove! Running 307 just needs a tune up. The obvious is sheet metal. Those of you that have had to deal with rust throw me a bone... bottom of cab and all under bed is pretty bad. I want to do a full restore to make it a daily driver that only comes out in fair weather! No need for show quality I'll never sell it!
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: kentucky
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Re: Pics of my new project!
looks like a very good start to me is it automatic or 4 speed?
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: delaware
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Re: Pics of my new project!
hey yellow
She has a four speed in her! |
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I'm watching you!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Levittown, PA
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Re: Pics of my new project!
![]() ![]() Hows the interior look? Mike
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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold ![]() |
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A.K.A- Crummy
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: NC foothills
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Like that word original. Body will take some time, but it sounds like there is some incentive there.
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Location: Lewisville, Nc
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Re: Pics of my new project!
aww that can be buffed out lol
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Just keep your mind on the prize it'll all seem worth it.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Area, California
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Re: Pics of my new project!
hey, another my-grampas-truck - we should start a club!
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: delaware
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Ill get a couple more pics on here shortly. Have any of you tackled rust of this magnitude? It seems I will have to replace every support under the bed and most of the sheetmetal in the bed!!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Can always grab a better bed and cab from down south sometime. Just keep a little fundage packed away for when you get the opportunity to grab some nice metal, and all will be good.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: delaware
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Here's a few more pics... What is the deal with coil and leaf suspension? Was this factory or did he add them on?
This tailgate does not close, he told me it is not origional any you experts know if a different year had different hardware/brackets? Thanks for the input! ![]() |
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I'm watching you!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Levittown, PA
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Re: Pics of my new project!
That definitely is a 73-87 tailgate not a 67-72
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: delaware
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Re: Pics of my new project!
My bad ment to post this interior for haywagon
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More Cowbell....
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Puckett, MS
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Just leave the tailgate down and no one will notice!!!
I got one of them "Grandpa's only new truck ever" hand-me-downs, too.
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: delaware
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Well I guess that explains it! lol
Thats another 400 bones for a gate! Thanks Mike Any input on that rear suspension? |
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I'm watching you!
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Thanks for the interior shot
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Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Awesome truck - very similar to my 69 K20 so I'm digging it. Cool that it has the 4 on the floor. Mine had the 3 on the tree - hated that!
You will have a Rockwell T-221 transfer case, Dana 44 (heavy duty but that doesn't really mean much) closed knuckle and it should have the Eaton HO52 rear axle. Is the glove box option decal present. If so, list that info for us. Oh, welcome to the board!
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: delaware
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Thanks Yukon! I will post the glove box numbers as soon as i get them... I am stuck in Kuwait untill Feb. Got to get Gramps or father to get numbers. Great web site also! I plan on keeping mostly origional but gotta have the 35s prob 4 inch lift. Did your truck have the coils origionally?
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Victoria,BC, Canada
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Re: Pics of my new project!
I was in the same position as you are about five years ago. Since then I've finished the frame, suspension front and rear,brakelines, drop spindles driveshaft, moved the gas tank to the rear, replaced almost everything on the frame. This was done in spurts, sometimes I wouldn't touch it for six months
Just finished all the patch panels on the cab, rockers,kicks, floors, corners. I bought a wire feed to do this. I also have all the repro sheetmetal I need as well as lots of new trim, tilt wheel, vent windows,bumpers, bed wood. I've dropped approx 10 maybe 15 K Can. and will spend at least 5 more on parts. I still need to paint and assemble. The engine and tranny are servicable for now. I expect to be finished by the end of this summer, I wouldn't be suprised if it was next. Do I have the time, money and skills for this? NO Sometimes I regret taking it on but I know I won't in the end. I'm definitley not trying to discourage you or say it will be the same for you. I would suggest that you ensure you have long term storage and work space close to your home. Good luck and I look forward to hearing your posts.
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
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Re: Pics of my new project!
I've never seen coil and leaf suspension before. Do you have a picture of the glove box option sheet?
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
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Re: Pics of my new project!
NICE!!!!!!! Love the color. And your garage looks about like mine.
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PROJECT 7DEUCE
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Location: GRANTS PASS OR
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Nice looking truck welcome to the board from southern oregon...
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Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Welcome To The Board From The Great White North!! Great Looking Truck! Save That Brute!
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: glen burnie md
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Looks like a good project truck. Just take your time and it will come out great. Also keep safe over there from a retired vet.
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: Pics of my new project!
Good looking project, even better that it has meaning to you.
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