69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
3 Attachment(s)
Well, I figured since I started tearing into my truck I would create a build thread on it.
Story: My grandfather bought this truck brand new in 1969 with a camper and paid a little over $6,000 for both (camper was over 4k of it :lol:). This truck has seen its better days, but is still kicking. It's been through 6 kids driving/beating it. It's been stolen, wrecked, it got in a fight with a deer, been shot in (inner fender well still has the hole), and various other "good times". I loved this truck since I was a kid when my father was using it as his daily driver. I remember standing on the seat trucking down the road and just how cool of a truck it was. I would keep asking grandpa when he was going to give me the truck and he would always tell me no way. Well, in June of 2006, he passed away and my grandma gave me the truck. I'm soooo happy to have this truck and can't wait to get the time and money to get it back on the road. Attachment 454725 Attachment 454726 Attachment 454727 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
4 Attachment(s)
Here's today's progress. I removed the hood and fenders so I could re-align the front end. After I put new hood hinges on, the hood wouldn't align anymore. Hinges are straight and fenders weren't.
Next weekend I hope to get the core support back in line and re-hang the fenders. While I have it down this far, I will probably do some clean-up work on the engine compartment. Attachment 454735 Attachment 454736 Attachment 454737 Attachment 454738 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Goodluck with it. Sounds like a heck of a story. Is the front frame bent?
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
I don't think the frame is bent, but I'm going to check just in case.
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
5 Attachment(s)
Well, I'm at it again. I can tell that this is not just going to be a simple re-align the fenders. It's just to damn much fun ripping stuff apart :lol:
Here's are the latest pics Attachment 456358 Attachment 456359 Attachment 456360 Attachment 456361 Attachment 456362 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
You've been busy! :lol:
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Yeah, this project's going to go real fast until I need to start spending money on it :lol:
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
ain't that the truth, darn mioney just has to be involved. good luck on the build and i know what you mean my in the family, mine has been since new also.
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Great to hear you finally have the truck - the history behind it is worth the effort to get 'er back on the road!
Keep at it man, it's a fun journey. -Sam. |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
4 Attachment(s)
Well, the shag is gone!!!! As I expected, I have some work to do here :lol:
Attachment 457455 Attachment 457454 Attachment 457456 Attachment 457457 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Yeah I have a similar situation with mine. The rocker panel won't get all of it and neither will a floorboard patch. have to do both!
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
4 Attachment(s)
Well, I removed some more of the cab. I've also started the arrangement to have the cab media blasted and primered with some primer that you can actually bondo over (don't remember the brand/name). I even had some of the neighborhood kids stop by and want to help. This could turn into a neighborhood project :metal:
Attachment 458443 Attachment 458444 Attachment 458445 Attachment 458446 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Well you can never have too much that's for sure. I'm curious about that primer you're using though, I didn't know you could bondo over anything but bare metal.
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
4 Attachment(s)
I'm going to do a lot more research before I commit to anything, but the guy doing the blasting tells me they you can bondo right over it. I'll find out what it is and post that information.
I've also made a little more progress today. I removed the pedal assembly, heater box, electrical, etc. It's getting close!!! Okay, it's just getting started. Got it in the garage just before the rain and hail came down. Attachment 458569 Attachment 458570 Attachment 458571 Attachment 458572 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Quote:
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
2 Attachment(s)
Well, I haven't done much with the truck but I did build a dolly that I can set the cab on and roll it around when I get it off.
Sorry for the poor pictures. They're from a Cell cam. Attachment 462379 Attachment 462380 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
I'm also getting a rendering done so I have some inspiration to work from. I've changed the color that it's going to be. It's now going to be Bud Light blue :)
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
5 Attachment(s)
Finally, some progress! I removed the windshield and back glass (without breaking I might add ;)), and finally got the cab off!!! Now I just need to save up to get it media blasted.
Attachment 465957 Attachment 465958 Attachment 465959 Attachment 465960 Attachment 465961 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
2 Attachment(s)
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
You went quiet for a while. :lol:
You staying with the original color? |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
No, it's going to be bud light blue :)
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
I'll drink to that brother! :D
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Well, it's been dropped off. I should have it back in a couple of weeks!!!
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Are you gonna paint it in your garage?
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
I'm thinking about trying to rent a paint booth. I'm looking at the options right now. I'll be doing all the body work in my garage...I'm sure it's going to be a while and it's going to take some time, but when I get to that point I'll evaluate my options.
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
GREAT NEWS!!! The cab is back from the media blaster today! It's primed in R/M Epoxy primer. Looking good. If the winds weren't 50-60 mph right now I would take some pics. It turned out really good, and now I know how much of the floor I need to replace. I can't wait!
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
3 Attachment(s)
Okay, I endured the winds so I could get some pics posted. They're not the best, but here you go.
Attachment 485428 Attachment 485429 Attachment 485430 Thanks, Mike |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
wow, your floorboards and rockers look better than mine already.
Got any closeups? |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
5 Attachment(s)
I've taken some close ups. There is quite a bit of damage, but it shouldn't be too bad to repair.
Attachment 485658 Attachment 485659 Attachment 485660 Attachment 485661 Attachment 485662 |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
1 Attachment(s)
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
On second thought, mine look pretty good........... :lol:
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Mike...this awesome...wish now I had not eloped to Arkansas.
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Well, there's been a lot of work and little progress :lol:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7424.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/B-piller.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/A-piller.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7425.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7426.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7427.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7428.jpg |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Here is the first trial fit...right now it's a little long, so I'm going to have to pull it back out and cut it down a little.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7430.jpg yes, I know it's not completely flush here...this was more for length :) http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7431.jpg Did I mention it's a little long? :lol: http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7432.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7433.jpg http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l2...C/DSCF7435.jpg |
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Cool, I was wondering if you gave up on this thing! :D
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
I didn't give up...the budget did :lol:
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
I understand that! I'm gonna have to do about the same fixes as you're doing on this cab. I haven't even gotten all the pieces rounded up yet.
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Yeah, I figure I have another $200 in parts to buy to repair some of the issues I found once I removed the rocker panel. This does include cab corners, floor pieces, A & B pillars, and outer rocker panels.
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Well I dont' have to do the pillars but I'm going to have to replace the cab supports underneath. Are yours not rusted through?
|
Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue"
Ooooh yeah, they need replacing as well.
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:54 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com