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I found a 69 One Ton truck with a flatbed dump yesterday. It has a 1/2 cab and doghouse on it. The cab and doghouse is in really good shape. The rocker on the left side needs attention and the cab corners have been replaced but not fully done. I think the frame is from a 60 to 66 GMC. Its has a 305 6cyl in it with a top loader 4 speed.
My cab and doghouse on my 69 is way beyond repair. Question 1. In Nixons voice " I am not a welder!" ![]() Question 2. I have done some welding (ie. Exhaust) Never any body work. I am going to buy a Mig. One from Harbor Freight...only cause I dont have alot of cash for a really nice one. Do I buy a gas less mig thats 110 or do I buy a gas one thats 220...and run a long extension cord from the basement to the garage? Which is going to be better? Question 3. Do I save that 305 6cyl...or toss it. I was told its not really worth anything. I not asking what it worth...I have been told around $200.00...but it maybe forever before I sell it. Question 4. Whats the best to paint the frame with? How expensive is powder coating? Do I just use the kit from Eastwood for painting and sealing the frame? Plans are to fix this cab before I put the truck back together. Its a frame off deal fixing to happen.
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Re: A couple of questions
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Re: A couple of questions
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Re: A couple of questions
You should decide what you want to do with your ride. What are you going to use it for show , work ? Drive it like it is until you decide what you really want to do to it . Your thread reads as though you are asking someone to make a decision 4 U. If you want to do an off frame restoration then get out your big check book. Powder coating cost money. As for the engine , does the existing one run ok then run it. Be more detail in what you really need help with. I never heard of a 305 six or is it a V6?.
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Re: A couple of questions
If I remember right GMC had a 305 V-6.
They seemed to be an ok engine, but seemed to use a lot of gasoline. I imagine parts are more expensive and harder to find than for the V-8's. Danny |
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Re: A couple of questions
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First off I don't know what you mean by doghouse.... I would try and save the cab corners unless they are really screwed up. If it ends up that you can't save them you can always put new ones on. I have a 110 mig that uses gas and I get along pretty good with it for the sheet metal stuff. Anything heavy I use the stick welder. As far as the 6 cyl, just about everything on these trucks is worth something to someone... all parts are getting harder to find and if that is the V-6 I think they are few and far between. If you consider $200 "not worth anything" you must have more money than I do.... ![]() For the frame use the Eastwood kit or POR-15, which should be available at one of your local auto parts stores. If you use the POR-15 be sure and read/follow the instructions closely. Good luck with whatever you decide to do. LockDoc
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Re: A couple of questions
The way this board (and any board really) works is you have to post pictures to generate some interest in your project,so get out the digi-cam and click away. Show details of the cab corners,show us what the doghouse looks like (I'm interested in that).
There are a few guys on here running the V-6s,personally I think they are worth keeping.They make good torque and are different and if yours works well,keep it. I really like those dumping 1-tons.Show us some pics!
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Re: A couple of questions
I agree--- pictures tell all.
As far as the v-6 , I would keep it, thats just me, I like the rare stuff, and if it were me I would pull it out , completely go through it , if anything just to have it as a conversation piece, when you pop the hood , you would see a nice newly painted /rebuilt v-6, that would be cool to me, as far as gas mileage, heck, none of these trucks get any decent mileage...... go with a descent 110 gas wire, dont sacrafice for cheaper, you will be sorry , hobalt, Miller, stay with a good name, the more you play with it , the better you will get , and I think you will be sorry if you compromise is price ..... just my two cents, keep us posted , and yes start snappin pics. we all love pictures. |
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Re: A couple of questions
I put pics in my build thread. Page 2. Check what I have in mind. I dont want anyone to make my decision. I just need some input on what I am doing. Check out my build thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=260698&page=2 Its is going to be a frame off.
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Re: A couple of questions
Here is the truck...the one ton.
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Re: A couple of questions
![]() ![]() I will get more pics up cab of the cab corners when I find out where I put them.
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Re: A couple of questions
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