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**StingRay** · 10-19-2003, 09:00 PM

I met up with an interesting fellow that I met during this years cruise weekend. I drove about an hour and a half to look at some parts he has and while there drooled over his shortbox that has been posted here from past cruise weekends and some of his other stuff. Amongst his treasures is a very nice 67 converted to 4X4, a very nice shortbox he drives every day that he cut the frame and the box and an original 3 door crew cab he saved from the crusher that he is grafting the cab to a mid 90's 4x4 diesel crew cab floor pan and firewall and then using the 90's dash and all of the frame and running gear. By the looks of his other stuff it should be really neat when done. Glen is a bodyman by trade and also farms on top of it for a living. He has a few other neat projects kicking around as well including what will be a killer 55 truck he is building for another guy.

I tried to convince him of the value of participating on the board and I sincerely hope we get the chance to welcome him here.

Here's a couple of pics

#1 crew cab

**StingRay** · 10-19-2003, 09:02 PM

Another

**StingRay** · 10-19-2003, 09:04 PM

dash

C10Squared · 10-19-2003, 09:05 PM

Very cool. I would really like to see how it turns out.

**StingRay** · 10-19-2003, 09:06 PM

Cut down box very nicely done!

**StingRay** · 10-19-2003, 09:08 PM

Short truck from a long one.

**StingRay** · 10-19-2003, 09:09 PM

F150 sway bar that was a bolt on

69C10Atl · 10-19-2003, 09:11 PM

That crew cad should be on good looking truck when finished. My uncle is in the middle of building a 37 crew cab chevy out of two cabs he bought at a swap meet in Texas. He's also working on a 31 chevy hot rod, maybe one of these days I can convience him to help replace my rockers and floor supports.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-19-2003, 10:40 PM

It will be interesting to see how they are going to put a seat in there with the dash sticking out so much.

dinnut · 10-19-2003, 10:46 PM

id be interested in that f150 swaybar bolt on

Longhorn Man · 10-19-2003, 10:47 PM

Hmmm, F-150 rear sway bar is a direct bolt on...did you happen to ask what year the donor was?

chevy69er · 10-20-2003, 02:35 AM

Was that crew cab factory?I've always thought about how cool it would be to have a 69-72 crew cab.If it was factory what years did they make them?Any info on this would be nice.

Hooter · 10-20-2003, 03:07 AM

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Originally posted by chevy69er
Was that crew cab factory?I've always thought about how cool it would be to have a 69-72 crew cab.If it was factory what years did they make them?Any info on this would be nice.

chevy never made a crew cab from the factory there were a few companies doing conversions to crew cabs back in the day, some of them looked better then the others.
I think its gonna be cool to have a 6.5 litre diesel crew cab though!!

70short · 10-20-2003, 12:37 PM

I am also interested in hearing more info on the F-150 sway bar.

72moneypit · 10-20-2003, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by Gee_Emm
It will be interesting to see how they are going to put a seat in there with the dash sticking out so much.

My thoughts exactly!

**StingRay** · 10-20-2003, 02:25 PM

Actually the front to rear position was not firmly established and he was in the process of getting a front clip mocked up for a test fit so he could finalize cab position in relation to front wheel placement. He is a pretty talented guy from what I can see and I've seen plenty enough to know talent when I see it, he'll figure it out and make a neat truck out of it. He told me what year that bar was but it escapes me right now. I'll ask him when I speak to him again.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-20-2003, 06:58 PM

Yah where the edge of the steering wheel is is at about the point where the middle of the seat would be. Maybe he is going to weld up the front doors and use the rear doors to get in and out. :p

Blazer1970 · 10-20-2003, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by Gee_Emm
Yah where the edge of the steering wheel is is at about the point where the middle of the seat would be. Maybe he is going to weld up the front doors and use the rear doors to get in and out. :p

The floorpan came with the firewall and dash so the seat will be in the correct position relative to the steering wheel. There may not be much legroom in the back seat though.

**StingRay** · 10-20-2003, 07:26 PM

If you look careful at the front wheel to door placement it looks a little tight for 67-72 fenders.........as I said he is mocking up a front end to establish final positioning. If it has to move it back which he likely will that would push the dash and steering wheel forward in relation to the door openings. This thing isn't nailed down yet(literally). He will make a nice truck out of it. You would believe it if you saw the quality of his other work.

Blue Beard · 10-20-2003, 08:06 PM

Keep us posted on the project from time to time.

Some interesting ideas on it.

*Gee_Emm* · 10-20-2003, 08:31 PM

Oh duh, I didnt even notice the different firewall and floor.

10-19-2003, 09:02 PM	#2
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Another Attached Images __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-19-2003, 09:04 PM	#3
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	dash Attached Images __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-19-2003, 09:05 PM	#4
C10Squared Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: W. Atlanta, GA Posts: 180	Very cool. I would really like to see how it turns out. __________________ '72 Chevy Custom/10 Shortbed '77 2wd K5 “Halfbaked” '93 Indy pace truck ‘70 GMC Jimmy ‘76 K5 Blazer Follow me on instagram @C10squared

10-19-2003, 09:06 PM	#5
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Cut down box very nicely done! Attached Images __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-19-2003, 09:08 PM	#6
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Short truck from a long one. Attached Images __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-19-2003, 09:00 PM	#1
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Interesting crew Cab and more I met up with an interesting fellow that I met during this years cruise weekend. I drove about an hour and a half to look at some parts he has and while there drooled over his shortbox that has been posted here from past cruise weekends and some of his other stuff. Amongst his treasures is a very nice 67 converted to 4X4, a very nice shortbox he drives every day that he cut the frame and the box and an original 3 door crew cab he saved from the crusher that he is grafting the cab to a mid 90's 4x4 diesel crew cab floor pan and firewall and then using the 90's dash and all of the frame and running gear. By the looks of his other stuff it should be really neat when done. Glen is a bodyman by trade and also farms on top of it for a living. He has a few other neat projects kicking around as well including what will be a killer 55 truck he is building for another guy. I tried to convince him of the value of participating on the board and I sincerely hope we get the chance to welcome him here. Here's a couple of pics #1 crew cab Attached Images __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Last edited by StingRay; 10-19-2003 at 09:11 PM.

10-19-2003, 09:09 PM	#7
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	F150 sway bar that was a bolt on Attached Images __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-19-2003, 09:11 PM	#8
69C10Atl Trying to stick with it Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta,GA Posts: 115	That crew cad should be on good looking truck when finished. My uncle is in the middle of building a 37 crew cab chevy out of two cabs he bought at a swap meet in Texas. He's also working on a 31 chevy hot rod, maybe one of these days I can convience him to help replace my rockers and floor supports.

10-19-2003, 10:40 PM	#9
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	It will be interesting to see how they are going to put a seat in there with the dash sticking out so much.

10-19-2003, 10:46 PM	#10
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	id be interested in that f150 swaybar bolt on __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

10-19-2003, 10:47 PM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Hmmm, F-150 rear sway bar is a direct bolt on...did you happen to ask what year the donor was?

10-20-2003, 02:35 AM	#12
chevy69er Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Lakewood,Ca Posts: 69	Was that crew cab factory?I've always thought about how cool it would be to have a 69-72 crew cab.If it was factory what years did they make them?Any info on this would be nice. __________________ 1969 C-20,383 stroker,sm465,custom long travel front suspension,4 wheel disc brakes,35" pro comps...mods under way include: 4x4 conversion,and custom bumpers.future mods include: gear vendors od unit,and relocation of fuel cell.

10-20-2003, 12:37 PM	#14
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	I am also interested in hearing more info on the F-150 sway bar. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-20-2003, 02:25 PM	#16
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	Actually the front to rear position was not firmly established and he was in the process of getting a front clip mocked up for a test fit so he could finalize cab position in relation to front wheel placement. He is a pretty talented guy from what I can see and I've seen plenty enough to know talent when I see it, he'll figure it out and make a neat truck out of it. He told me what year that bar was but it escapes me right now. I'll ask him when I speak to him again. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-20-2003, 06:58 PM	#17
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Yah where the edge of the steering wheel is is at about the point where the middle of the seat would be. Maybe he is going to weld up the front doors and use the rear doors to get in and out. :p



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10-20-2003, 07:26 PM	#19
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	If you look careful at the front wheel to door placement it looks a little tight for 67-72 fenders.........as I said he is mocking up a front end to establish final positioning. If it has to move it back which he likely will that would push the dash and steering wheel forward in relation to the door openings. This thing isn't nailed down yet(literally). He will make a nice truck out of it. You would believe it if you saw the quality of his other work. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

10-20-2003, 08:06 PM	#20
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Keep us posted on the project from time to time. Some interesting ideas on it. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

10-20-2003, 08:31 PM	#21
Gee_Emm Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 3,991	Oh duh, I didnt even notice the different firewall and floor.

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