Putting the Pieces Together - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NPilot1975 · 03-02-2009, 03:01 PM

I finally have stopped changing my mind and decided on what direction to go with my truck. It is a 71 GMC pickup currently with a 68 Chevy doghouse, the frame is a shortened 72 Chevy, and I am not sure what the SWB fleetside bed came from (only paid $300 for it around 5 yrs ago.)

I bought a 67 SWB frame to build up, so I wouldn't have to tear my truck down to build the frame. I c-notched it 3 inches and was in the process of building all the needed crossmembers, when I decided I really wanted to lay it out on the ground. I am working on finishing up the KP components notch. Once that is in, I am going to start laying out the triangulated 4 bar I have and once it gets to me I will be installing a Porterbuilt dropmember upfront.

The drivetrain is '95 LT-1 350/4L60E and 12 bolt rear with 3.73's. I am currently running 18x8 Intro Pentia's with 245/40R18's and 18x10 Intro Pentia's with 285/35R18's. If money allows, I am going to switch to 20x8's and 20x10's. I have a rust free cab to swap on, but need a dash for it and some other pieces. Still haven't decided if I am going to cut my current cab up to make one good cab (it has solid floors, but needs rockers and cab corners.)

Here are some pix and will post more as work progresses.

NPilot1975 · 03-02-2009, 03:05 PM

Few pix of the Notch.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-02-2009, 05:35 PM

It's about freakin time! I didn't think you were ever going to start a build thread,

. What parts of the dash do you need? I'm parting a 71 that has a decent dash. Let me know.

R/

NPilot1975 · 03-02-2009, 06:28 PM

LOL It's about freakin time I actually worked on this thing. I actually need a whole dash. I cut the one in the cab I have just before where it is pinch welded to the cab. I thought the other one I had was the whole thing, but it was cut in the same fashion and I don't want to tack weld across the whole front of it. I can take a pic at some point if this doesn't make any sense. I also need the area where the rearview mirror mounts and the drivers side upper fender blind nut area. I will take some pictures next time I get over to my storage building.

When do you get out? Are you moving back this way? The move and setting up a new house has eaten up a lot of my time, but my goal is to have the chassis done by this summer and have the truck mostly complete before I leave. I should have a decent pile of parts to sell once I get this together and know what I do and don't need.

**Hart_Rod** · 03-02-2009, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NPilot1975

LOL It's about freakin time I actually worked on this thing. I actually need a whole dash. I cut the one in the cab I have just before where it is pinch welded to the cab. I thought the other one I had was the whole thing, but it was cut in the same fashion and I don't want to tack weld across the whole front of it. I can take a pic at some point if this doesn't make any sense. I also need the area where the rearview mirror mounts and the drivers side upper fender blind nut area. I will take some pictures next time I get over to my storage building.

When do you get out? Are you moving back this way? The move and setting up a new house has eaten up a lot of my time, but my goal is to have the chassis done by this summer and have the truck mostly complete before I leave. I should have a decent pile of parts to sell once I get this together and know what I do and don't need.

Post pictures of what you need in this thread and I'll see what I can come up with.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330731

We'll be headed back PCola in Aug/Sep. Official retirement will be Jan 1, 2010. I can haul the stuff back with me to save you some shipping, if you can wait that long.

R/

NPilot1975 · 03-09-2009, 11:59 AM

Little more progress this weekend. Got the notches welding in and the frame cut out. Then spent some time deciding how I am going to mount my 4-bar. Now I just need to get some more steel.

nuke1 · 03-10-2009, 12:23 AM

looks really good, i love your truck the way it is, but it never hurts to improve, i definetly know this.

NPilot1975 · 03-10-2009, 11:06 AM

I was originally going to build 2 one to drive and one to show, but have figured out 2 would be too many. So, I am trying to make this as show as I can and be a daily driver.

I wouldn't want to cover that chassis you built with a truck. You do some nice work. I was going to use your trailing arm build, but ended up deciding on 4-bar.

VA72C10 · 03-10-2009, 12:15 PM

Great work....watching this one...

NPilot1975 · 03-15-2009, 10:18 PM

Made a little more progress this weekend. I built a bracket for the back of the rearend to attach the upper 4-bar mounts. Plans for this week are to finish boxing the frame and layout the rest of the 4-bar mounts. My wife and daughter are out of town so dad gets to play all week.

NPilot1975 · 03-15-2009, 10:20 PM

Few more pix. I still need to add some gussets for strength.

99lsfm2 · 03-17-2009, 09:21 PM

I was hoping for some new pictures to see how the camera works.

NPilot1975 · 03-17-2009, 09:25 PM

You'll have to wait till tomorrow. I forgot the camera today and don't feel like going back out. I did get the frame boxed from the notches almost to the center crossmember. Hope to get most of the rest done tomorrow.

STOCKISH · 03-17-2009, 09:38 PM

Gonna be a sweet chassis for sure. Nice truck and good luck with the build.

NPilot1975 · 06-23-2009, 10:18 PM

It's been a while since I made an update and have been able to sneak out to my shop a few times since the last post. I scrapped my original idea for the upper bar mount and made another. I just need to finish weld the upper bag supports and the rear suspension should be pretty much complete. The mounts on the rearend are just tacked on because I am using the 5 lug rear out of my truck once I tear it down. Few pictures below. Enjoy!

NPilot1975 · 06-23-2009, 10:20 PM

More Pix.

NPilot1975 · 06-23-2009, 10:23 PM

And more.

**Hart_Rod** · 06-23-2009, 10:25 PM

Looks sweet! I'll have a few more pieces for you in about a month,

.

NPilot1975 · 06-23-2009, 10:25 PM

Last one.

nuke1 · 06-24-2009, 01:48 AM

that looks good, i like your second one a lot better. more clearance and will work good. glad to see it comin along nicely.

**GR8-68** · 06-24-2009, 04:21 AM

Great looking work your doing there

cant wait to see the finished results

djracer · 06-24-2009, 07:23 AM

Didn't you buy an orange bed from me? If so it was a 71 short fleet.

my67chevytruck · 06-24-2009, 08:47 AM

Nice progress.

NPilot1975 · 06-24-2009, 08:53 AM

dj,
yeah, I bought the orange bed from you. That should be what will cover up all my work.

NPilot1975 · 06-26-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Looks sweet! I'll have a few more pieces for you in about a month,

.

Can't wait to see the Burb in person! I will be happier when I am ready to paint this thing (the whole truck not just the frame.)

03-02-2009, 03:01 PM	#1
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Putting the Pieces Together I finally have stopped changing my mind and decided on what direction to go with my truck. It is a 71 GMC pickup currently with a 68 Chevy doghouse, the frame is a shortened 72 Chevy, and I am not sure what the SWB fleetside bed came from (only paid $300 for it around 5 yrs ago.) I bought a 67 SWB frame to build up, so I wouldn't have to tear my truck down to build the frame. I c-notched it 3 inches and was in the process of building all the needed crossmembers, when I decided I really wanted to lay it out on the ground. I am working on finishing up the KP components notch. Once that is in, I am going to start laying out the triangulated 4 bar I have and once it gets to me I will be installing a Porterbuilt dropmember upfront. The drivetrain is '95 LT-1 350/4L60E and 12 bolt rear with 3.73's. I am currently running 18x8 Intro Pentia's with 245/40R18's and 18x10 Intro Pentia's with 285/35R18's. If money allows, I am going to switch to 20x8's and 20x10's. I have a rust free cab to swap on, but need a dash for it and some other pieces. Still haven't decided if I am going to cut my current cab up to make one good cab (it has solid floors, but needs rockers and cab corners.) Here are some pix and will post more as work progresses. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story Last edited by NPilot1975; 03-02-2009 at 03:04 PM.

03-02-2009, 03:05 PM	#2
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Few pix of the Notch. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

03-02-2009, 05:35 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: Putting the Pieces Together It's about freakin time! I didn't think you were ever going to start a build thread, . What parts of the dash do you need? I'm parting a 71 that has a decent dash. Let me know. R/ __________________ 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

03-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#4
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together LOL It's about freakin time I actually worked on this thing. I actually need a whole dash. I cut the one in the cab I have just before where it is pinch welded to the cab. I thought the other one I had was the whole thing, but it was cut in the same fashion and I don't want to tack weld across the whole front of it. I can take a pic at some point if this doesn't make any sense. I also need the area where the rearview mirror mounts and the drivers side upper fender blind nut area. I will take some pictures next time I get over to my storage building. When do you get out? Are you moving back this way? The move and setting up a new house has eaten up a lot of my time, but my goal is to have the chassis done by this summer and have the truck mostly complete before I leave. I should have a decent pile of parts to sell once I get this together and know what I do and don't need. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story Last edited by NPilot1975; 03-02-2009 at 06:30 PM.

03-09-2009, 11:59 AM	#6
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Little more progress this weekend. Got the notches welding in and the frame cut out. Then spent some time deciding how I am going to mount my 4-bar. Now I just need to get some more steel. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

03-10-2009, 12:23 AM	#7
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Putting the Pieces Together looks really good, i love your truck the way it is, but it never hurts to improve, i definetly know this. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-10-2009, 11:06 AM	#8
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together I was originally going to build 2 one to drive and one to show, but have figured out 2 would be too many. So, I am trying to make this as show as I can and be a daily driver. I wouldn't want to cover that chassis you built with a truck. You do some nice work. I was going to use your trailing arm build, but ended up deciding on 4-bar. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

03-10-2009, 12:15 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Great work....watching this one... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-15-2009, 10:18 PM	#10
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Made a little more progress this weekend. I built a bracket for the back of the rearend to attach the upper 4-bar mounts. Plans for this week are to finish boxing the frame and layout the rest of the 4-bar mounts. My wife and daughter are out of town so dad gets to play all week. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story Last edited by NPilot1975; 03-15-2009 at 10:21 PM.

03-15-2009, 10:20 PM	#11
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Few more pix. I still need to add some gussets for strength. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

03-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#12
99lsfm2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mobile Al. Posts: 2	Re: Putting the Pieces Together I was hoping for some new pictures to see how the camera works.

03-17-2009, 09:25 PM	#13
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together You'll have to wait till tomorrow. I forgot the camera today and don't feel like going back out. I did get the frame boxed from the notches almost to the center crossmember. Hope to get most of the rest done tomorrow. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

03-17-2009, 09:38 PM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Gonna be a sweet chassis for sure. Nice truck and good luck with the build. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

06-23-2009, 10:18 PM	#15
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together It's been a while since I made an update and have been able to sneak out to my shop a few times since the last post. I scrapped my original idea for the upper bar mount and made another. I just need to finish weld the upper bag supports and the rear suspension should be pretty much complete. The mounts on the rearend are just tacked on because I am using the 5 lug rear out of my truck once I tear it down. Few pictures below. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

06-23-2009, 10:20 PM	#16
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together More Pix. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story



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06-23-2009, 10:23 PM	#17
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together And more. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

06-23-2009, 10:25 PM	#18
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,865	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Looks sweet! I'll have a few more pieces for you in about a month, . __________________ 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

06-23-2009, 10:25 PM	#19
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Last one. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

06-24-2009, 01:48 AM	#20
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Putting the Pieces Together that looks good, i like your second one a lot better. more clearance and will work good. glad to see it comin along nicely. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

06-24-2009, 04:21 AM	#21
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Great looking work your doing there cant wait to see the finished results

06-24-2009, 07:23 AM	#22
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,894	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Didn't you buy an orange bed from me? If so it was a 71 short fleet. __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

06-24-2009, 08:47 AM	#23
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Putting the Pieces Together Nice progress. __________________ 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

06-24-2009, 08:53 AM	#24
NPilot1975 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 891	Re: Putting the Pieces Together dj, yeah, I bought the orange bed from you. That should be what will cover up all my work. __________________ 1972 Blazer body...need to get a thread started for the rest of the story

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