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Tuned55 · 10-31-2011, 10:06 PM

I thought I would start a decent build thread for this truck.

I started with This. My car hauler full of parts

and This C5 with a lite bump the the front

I narrowed the C5 frame and keep the C5 wheel base

First time for old sheet metal on new frame

I fabbed up a new dash, floor, firewall, and kick panels

Here's a shot of the new bed I made. 5'6'' x 49''

dmack91 · 10-31-2011, 10:27 PM

All I can say is "WOW!!"

Slowtruk · 10-31-2011, 10:31 PM

subscribed. Very cool

Tuned55 · 10-31-2011, 10:35 PM

I really should have picked better sheet metal to cut my teeth on. It took me forever bumping dents out. I just didn't take the time to take pics of that process.

Here's a shot of the bed and tailgate with the tranny in the rear.

Here's a shot of the gate up closer

Hidden Latch I came up with

GMC Canyon 60/40 seat and a fabbed seat base.

Tuned55 · 10-31-2011, 10:45 PM

I think my wife took some as I was painting it but I'll post what I have

Smooth Hood

I have the wiringing & Fuse block,Vintage Air, Wipers, brake pedal, steering column. mounted underf the dash

Tuned55 · 10-31-2011, 10:53 PM

I'ver got to spend the next day completing the cut n buff process. I just started with the 3M DA with 1200,1500, and 3000 grit. After thats done I'll get after the ECM wiring, power windows and door locks. I'll be glad to get this paint behind me so it will look like I've made some progress.

I'll try to stay up with the pics and post from here on out.
Thanks

VA72C10 · 10-31-2011, 11:22 PM

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Love it! Glad you followed through with it!

rpmerf · 11-01-2011, 12:08 AM

Looks great! subscribed!

Kim57 · 11-01-2011, 12:25 AM

Great looking truck.
Kim

S10Fan · 11-01-2011, 05:17 AM

Wow! Nice Job!

*R.A.D* · 11-01-2011, 06:13 AM

looks great!!!! any detailed pictures of the frame work?

Russell Ashley · 11-01-2011, 07:29 AM

Totally awesome, glad you stayed with it. Keep the pics coming.

duwem · 11-01-2011, 07:35 AM

Sweet, do you have any plans to autocross/track day this truck?

solidaxel · 11-01-2011, 12:45 PM

Moving over here !

meter swinger · 11-01-2011, 01:24 PM

I dont know what to do now...
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Barney Rubble · 11-01-2011, 06:34 PM

that looks fantastic, keep it coming.

mobileortho · 11-01-2011, 10:54 PM

Great looking project!

Tuned55 · 11-01-2011, 11:39 PM

Thanks for the kind words! Sorry no pics today.

**oldman3** · 11-02-2011, 09:10 AM

One very nice truck, looks great, keep us posted.....Jim

ChuckDriver · 11-02-2011, 07:47 PM

Yep, that's going to be one COOL truck!

Kabwe · 11-02-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

Yep, that's going to be one COOL truck!

Yes, I have to agree with that statement. It is very nicely done.

AUSSIE54 · 11-03-2011, 08:48 AM

That's swell!!!!

**G&R's57GMC** · 11-03-2011, 03:58 PM

Awesome project ! Great work.
Inquiring minds want to know...
When did you start this project ?

xpickup · 11-03-2011, 08:55 PM

Tuned55, Glad you stuck with it. The AD truck is way better than the corvette body. It should drive and handle great. Great job.

Shannon

Number 9 · 11-03-2011, 09:42 PM

I like it. Great job so far. It will be fun to drive.

10-31-2011, 10:06 PM	#1
Tuned55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So.Utah Posts: 112	New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette I thought I would start a decent build thread for this truck. I started with This. My car hauler full of parts and This C5 with a lite bump the the front I narrowed the C5 frame and keep the C5 wheel base First time for old sheet metal on new frame I fabbed up a new dash, floor, firewall, and kick panels Here's a shot of the new bed I made. 5'6'' x 49'' __________________ Bruce So.Utah Build Pics http://www.picturetrail.com/tuned55 Last edited by Tuned55; 10-31-2011 at 10:15 PM.

10-31-2011, 10:27 PM	#2
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 763	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette All I can say is "WOW!!" __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

10-31-2011, 10:31 PM	#3
Slowtruk Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lumberton Texas Posts: 378	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette subscribed. Very cool __________________ IBEW Electrician-Nick 1985 C20 Silverado 1965 C-10 short fleet 1961 c-10 Apache short fleet 2005 Chevy Suburban LT 2012 Hyundai Sonata

10-31-2011, 10:35 PM	#4
Tuned55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So.Utah Posts: 112	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette I really should have picked better sheet metal to cut my teeth on. It took me forever bumping dents out. I just didn't take the time to take pics of that process. Here's a shot of the bed and tailgate with the tranny in the rear. Here's a shot of the gate up closer Hidden Latch I came up with GMC Canyon 60/40 seat and a fabbed seat base. __________________ Bruce So.Utah Build Pics http://www.picturetrail.com/tuned55 Last edited by Tuned55; 10-31-2011 at 10:48 PM.

10-31-2011, 10:45 PM	#5
Tuned55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So.Utah Posts: 112	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette I think my wife took some as I was painting it but I'll post what I have Smooth Hood I have the wiringing & Fuse block,Vintage Air, Wipers, brake pedal, steering column. mounted underf the dash __________________ Bruce So.Utah Build Pics http://www.picturetrail.com/tuned55

10-31-2011, 10:53 PM	#6
Tuned55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So.Utah Posts: 112	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette I'ver got to spend the next day completing the cut n buff process. I just started with the 3M DA with 1200,1500, and 3000 grit. After thats done I'll get after the ECM wiring, power windows and door locks. I'll be glad to get this paint behind me so it will look like I've made some progress. I'll try to stay up with the pics and post from here on out. Thanks __________________ Bruce So.Utah Build Pics http://www.picturetrail.com/tuned55

10-31-2011, 11:22 PM	#7
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME! Love it! Glad you followed through with it! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-01-2011, 12:08 AM	#8
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Looks great! subscribed! __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

11-01-2011, 12:25 AM	#9
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Great looking truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

11-01-2011, 05:17 AM	#10
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Wow! Nice Job! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

11-01-2011, 06:13 AM	#11
R.A.D Account Suspended Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: richmond ill Posts: 376	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette looks great!!!! any detailed pictures of the frame work?

11-01-2011, 07:29 AM	#12
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Totally awesome, glad you stayed with it. Keep the pics coming.

11-01-2011, 07:35 AM	#13
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Sweet, do you have any plans to autocross/track day this truck?

11-01-2011, 12:45 PM	#14
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Moving over here ! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

11-01-2011, 01:24 PM	#15
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette I dont know what to do now... Posted via Mobile Device



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11-01-2011, 06:34 PM	#16
Barney Rubble Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 120	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette that looks fantastic, keep it coming.

11-01-2011, 10:54 PM	#17
mobileortho Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 904	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Great looking project! __________________ Robert C. 1950 3600 3600 re-do, shortening it up If it's true what they say, "You learn from your mistakes," I'm a Genius in the making.

11-01-2011, 11:39 PM	#18
Tuned55 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: So.Utah Posts: 112	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Thanks for the kind words! Sorry no pics today. __________________ Bruce So.Utah Build Pics http://www.picturetrail.com/tuned55

11-02-2011, 09:10 AM	#19
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette One very nice truck, looks great, keep us posted.....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-02-2011, 07:47 PM	#20
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Yep, that's going to be one COOL truck! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

11-03-2011, 08:48 AM	#22
AUSSIE54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 164	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette That's swell!!!!

11-03-2011, 03:58 PM	#23
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Awesome project ! Great work. Inquiring minds want to know... When did you start this project ?

11-03-2011, 08:55 PM	#24
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette Tuned55, Glad you stuck with it. The AD truck is way better than the corvette body. It should drive and handle great. Great job. Shannon

11-03-2011, 09:42 PM	#25
Number 9 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: boulder creek ca. Posts: 102	Re: New Build Thread AD on a C5 Vette I like it. Great job so far. It will be fun to drive.

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