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Chucks SWB Fleetside
I got the itch to start another project and started looking for some parts. I first found a frame for sale by a member and he also had a bed that had been part of his project so I got that too. I got Mike (fine 69) to bring it to me along with a cab that I bought from him. It came from AZ.
As for the plan for the truck I am still undecided on what front clip I want to put on it. It is going to look like a stripped down truck with somethings hidden. The cab is a 68 GMC. I'm not sure if I'm going that route yet. It is a very good cab with almost no rust just surface rust. The top of the roof has the paint worn off down to the brown primer as does some spots on the pillars and doors. The cab has a high hump so I won't have any issues with the 454. The frame has a 73 and up front end on it and a 5 lug rear also. I haven't taken the cover off yet. The bed consists of new bedsides and a nice tailgate and a headgate that I may or may not use..Haven't decided yet. It also has cross sills for a wood bed. I also have some stainless steel bedstrips coming from Dave that were left behind. Heres some pics. I'll get more up asap. http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0001-3.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0002-3.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0003-4.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0004-3.jpg http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...SANY0005-3.jpg |
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I took the windshield out and only found this surface rust and the seam sealer was dried out.
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Really solid looking cab! Heck all of it looks solid! I had the pleasure of driving through AZ in the summer. Man, there were rust free trucks all over. they just keep putting drivetrains in them and keep driving them. Crazy!
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If anybody is looking to do a project and doesn't want rust you almost have to get one from out west. I am not used to having a cab sitting on rockers. Mine have always been too weak.
I cleaned some on the frame. It looks like the frame had been blasted at some point and partially primed. The frontend looks to have been cleaned and painted. http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/l...ANY0002a-1.jpg |
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Looks like a great start, That cab is nice! You sure can't find any around here like that.
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Nice looking project! |
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unreal, wow
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That's going to be a really nice truck...:).
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Thanks Guys. I want to do this truck with as many rust limited parts as possible. I have another parts truck coming tomorrow so I won't get much done on this one this weekend.
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I'll watch over here too :chevy:
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That cab looks amazing. Nice start!
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Between the cab and bed it's almost like cheating on a test! My vote is for "68 Chevrolet clip" :D You already have the tailgate! |
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I am jealous, my cab does not look that nice after $600 in new sheet metal and a lot of hours!! You got yourself a nice start! I'll be watchi:metal:ng!
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thanks guys, I almost want to make it a GMC but I'm more of a Chevy guy. I have one with a 68 clip on it already. I have a 70 showing up tomorrow for parts so I'll check that out. |
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Good looking start indeed!
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Thanks for all the comments guys. I hope this one turns out nice. I did find a radio delete the other day and popped it in to see how it fit. They fit really tight with those factory clips. I will have some tunes in it though. I can't sing good enough to keep myself entertained.
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I got an early Christmas present from my wife. Now I can blast the frame and my bed cross sills. Also the bottom of the cab too. I wish it would warm up some though.
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cool toy ;)
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Looks like a nice build chuck.
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I put this thing together so I could regroup and have some room. Its just loosely put together. I don't think I'm going to use the front clip. I would like to find a 68 GMC clip. I'll keep looking.
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Looks good for throwing it together. Should be able to do that to mine sometime after the first of the year. Can't wait to see it back together!!!
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I'm going to wait till it warms up a little here before I blast anything. In the meantime I'll keep collecting parts. I still need to get the bed strips from the board member so I can work out the bed wood. I've never had one with the wood before, other than a stepside. I'll also look for a 68 GMC clip. I am not going to get in a hurry on this one. I'm going to enjoy the build. I like less metal work as i can get away with. I'm getting lazy in my old age.
So far Ive decided that my interior color is going to be bright blue. My door panels are that color and I just got some visors from southern c10 that I'll use. Does anyone make a standard seat pattern in bright blue? I mean without the scrolls. |
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WOW ! I thought cabs like that only existed in fantasies. I know you might not want to disclose this, but what was the total cost to get that thing to your door ? sure it wasn't cheap ,but it sure will save a lot of work.
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nice start man i'll be watching
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Im with you the better metal you start with the better off you are . It takes long enough to get one painted , metal work just adds to it .
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Ahhhh....haaaa...i found it....been looking for your new project Chuck...I really like your work, so I'm gonna watch this one too!!!....I kinda have the same idea with my next project, find some rust free stuff and build away!!!:D
now about that cab and its cost....i could give an arm and a leg, and some coconut bars my wife made....ummmmmm:lol |
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lol. I gave for the cab 1300
bed and tailgate 1200 rolling frame and delivery of all 500 having little to no rust priceless |
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Man that is one clean cab you got there. It would sure be nice to start a build off with something that nice. Good luck, I'll be watching this one also.
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So for 3000 you basically got a rust free rolling chassis. I had 3300 into my longbed and have spent a ton to get it rust free so you're miles ahead. I plan on doing similar to you on my next build. |
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I dont think I'm going to use the front clip. I got it from another parts truck.I want a 68 gmc frontend.
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sold the clip. looking for a 68 GMC clip
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parts collected so far, windshield and rear window rubber seals.some small rubber seals and bumpers.
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