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timberjim36 · 12-23-2011, 12:47 PM

heres some pics of my 67 GMC 1 ton project I plan on pulling the 305E and the sm465 and swapping in one of my big blocks with a 4L80E getting rid of the flat bed and finding a std long bed and making it my DD and work truck
the PO swapped out the rear end and even though its a dually the rear tires are only an inch and a half wider than the fronts

timberjim36 · 12-23-2011, 12:53 PM

I've been on the board for awhile and posted a few times but this is the first time I've been able to figure out how to post pics in a thread you guys here have been more helpful than I can explain
I've been slowly putting some of the POs quick fixes back to original and getting this beast to some what resemble a real truck

timberjim36 · 12-27-2011, 10:00 PM

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timberjim36 · 12-27-2011, 10:02 PM

some more pics

tanman722001 · 12-28-2011, 12:24 PM

nice looking ton you got.sounds like a cool plan you have.I like your front bumper can I get some more pics of it been looking about building one something like it.Thank Tony

**thelonerife** · 12-28-2011, 02:16 PM

Looks like it has more modern wheels. Thats good. I see it has a bow tie on the hood. Your not going to do the unthinkable are you? j/k Good project.

timberjim36 · 12-28-2011, 08:00 PM

thanks actually got the hood and the new grille with the truck the hood came from a 68 chevy but I like the look of the GMC better anyway and yeah the wheels and tires are actually brand new all the way around

no prob I can get more pics for ya tomorrow just got home from work and its a wee bit dark out now lol

**Todd68Chevy** · 12-29-2011, 10:08 AM

Nice project. Not that it really matters but that hood does not look like a 68 Chevy. The front looks like it is straight up and down and with the bowtie on it I would say 69-70 Chevy. 67-68 Chevy and GMC the front of the hood slopes back. The black truck is a 67-68 hood and the gray hood in the back ground is a 69-72 hood. Just thought this might help you find what you like.

timberjim36 · 12-29-2011, 12:11 PM

Thanks Todd I was wondering what the difference was
The PO told me it was a 68 well he also told me the truck was a 56 when he was telling me about it lol
I think I like the look of the 67 better now that I can see the difference
so now I need to find a 67 hood I already have a lead on a grille
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tanman722001 · 12-29-2011, 02:09 PM

So are you going with a GMC or Chevy grill?

timberjim36 · 12-29-2011, 02:14 PM

I want to keep it a GMC will I need to change fenders too
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timberjim36 · 12-29-2011, 02:26 PM

One because I love the look of the GMC nothing against them since i'm a Chevy man tried and true butevery one and their cousin has a Chevy or they throw a Chevy grille on it
plus the grille I have is brand new can I just take off the top bar or do I need to get a 67 grille
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**Todd68Chevy** · 01-02-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by timberjim36

Thanks Todd I was wondering what the difference was
The PO told me it was a 68 well he also told me the truck was a 56 when he was telling me about it lol
I think I like the look of the 67 better now that I can see the difference
so now I need to find a 67 hood I already have a lead on a grille
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67 and 68 hoods are the same style (slanted at the front) if it is chevy or GMC. 69-72 hoods are the same style (straight up and down)

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Originally Posted by timberjim36

I want to keep it a GMC will I need to change fenders too
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The GMC fenders were the same style from 67-72 so your fenders should would with any of the GMC grilles that you chose to use.

I am not positive but I think the top bar above the grille is different for each of the 3 styles of GMC grilles.

Here is a couple pictures of an automatic cross member so you can compare.

timberjim36 · 01-02-2012, 06:44 PM

how much were looking to get for a auto crossmember with shipping to 02538 ?

tanman722001 · 01-02-2012, 06:59 PM

Did you get a chance to get a few pics of the front bumper for me?

timberjim36 · 01-02-2012, 09:39 PM

here ya go tanman sorry my daughter deciced to grab my camera cable because it charges here Leapster game lol

and heres my 5.0

**Todd68Chevy** · 01-09-2012, 11:52 AM

You asked about an upper control arm. See if you can find out if the ones you need are the same as a 69 Chevy C20. I have one that I will be disassembling shortly (hopefully) It shows the same ball joints and control arm bushings for a 68 C30 and a 69 C20. Surly there is someone on here that can answer that question.

**Todd68Chevy** · 03-18-2012, 08:43 AM

Timberjim36: Where have you been? I really want to talk to you about the mailing insurance refund. I would like to either get your money refunded or finish the deal with the crossmember. Thanks

12-23-2011, 12:47 PM	#1
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	frankenstien heres some pics of my 67 GMC 1 ton project I plan on pulling the 305E and the sm465 and swapping in one of my big blocks with a 4L80E getting rid of the flat bed and finding a std long bed and making it my DD and work truck the PO swapped out the rear end and even though its a dually the rear tires are only an inch and a half wider than the fronts Attached Images __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

12-23-2011, 12:53 PM	#2
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien I've been on the board for awhile and posted a few times but this is the first time I've been able to figure out how to post pics in a thread you guys here have been more helpful than I can explain I've been slowly putting some of the POs quick fixes back to original and getting this beast to some what resemble a real truck __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

12-27-2011, 10:00 PM	#3
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien [IMG][/IMG] __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

12-27-2011, 10:02 PM	#4
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien some more pics __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

12-28-2011, 12:24 PM	#5
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: frankenstien nice looking ton you got.sounds like a cool plan you have.I like your front bumper can I get some more pics of it been looking about building one something like it.Thank Tony __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

12-28-2011, 02:16 PM	#6
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: frankenstien Looks like it has more modern wheels. Thats good. I see it has a bow tie on the hood. Your not going to do the unthinkable are you? j/k Good project. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

12-28-2011, 08:00 PM	#7
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien thanks actually got the hood and the new grille with the truck the hood came from a 68 chevy but I like the look of the GMC better anyway and yeah the wheels and tires are actually brand new all the way around no prob I can get more pics for ya tomorrow just got home from work and its a wee bit dark out now lol __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

12-29-2011, 10:08 AM	#8
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: frankenstien Nice project. Not that it really matters but that hood does not look like a 68 Chevy. The front looks like it is straight up and down and with the bowtie on it I would say 69-70 Chevy. 67-68 Chevy and GMC the front of the hood slopes back. The black truck is a 67-68 hood and the gray hood in the back ground is a 69-72 hood. Just thought this might help you find what you like. Attached Images __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

12-29-2011, 12:11 PM	#9
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien Thanks Todd I was wondering what the difference was The PO told me it was a 68 well he also told me the truck was a 56 when he was telling me about it lol I think I like the look of the 67 better now that I can see the difference so now I need to find a 67 hood I already have a lead on a grille Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

12-29-2011, 02:09 PM	#10
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: frankenstien So are you going with a GMC or Chevy grill? __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

12-29-2011, 02:14 PM	#11
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien I want to keep it a GMC will I need to change fenders too Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

12-29-2011, 02:26 PM	#12
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien One because I love the look of the GMC nothing against them since i'm a Chevy man tried and true butevery one and their cousin has a Chevy or they throw a Chevy grille on it plus the grille I have is brand new can I just take off the top bar or do I need to get a 67 grille Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

01-02-2012, 06:44 PM	#14
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien how much were looking to get for a auto crossmember with shipping to 02538 ? __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic

01-02-2012, 06:59 PM	#15
tanman722001 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mocksville,NC Posts: 419	Re: frankenstien Did you get a chance to get a few pics of the front bumper for me? __________________ 1991 GMC K2500 4X4 350/auto 1991 Chevy S10 ext cab. 1990 Chevy S10 1993 Chevy S10 Blazer 4dr 4.3 Vortex/Auto

01-02-2012, 09:39 PM	#16
timberjim36 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cape cod ma Posts: 160	Re: frankenstien here ya go tanman sorry my daughter deciced to grab my camera cable because it charges here Leapster game lol and heres my 5.0 __________________ 1980 crewcab dually soon to have a gen VI 454 rectangular port heads holley strip dominator crusader marine stand alone tbi setup with a TCI tcu controlled 4L80 (daily driver) 92 harley electra glide ultra classic



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01-09-2012, 11:52 AM	#17
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: frankenstien You asked about an upper control arm. See if you can find out if the ones you need are the same as a 69 Chevy C20. I have one that I will be disassembling shortly (hopefully) It shows the same ball joints and control arm bushings for a 68 C30 and a 69 C20. Surly there is someone on here that can answer that question. __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

03-18-2012, 08:43 AM	#18
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,975	Re: frankenstien Timberjim36: Where have you been? I really want to talk to you about the mailing insurance refund. I would like to either get your money refunded or finish the deal with the crossmember. Thanks __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

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