crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Here's a few pics and some info of my new project.

78 Crew
The plan right now is to do a shortbed dually conversion.
I already have the bed, i will start getting it ready for paint tomorrow.
I picked up a set of burb power doors with nice door panels.
I was suppose to also get the seats out of the same burb but the guy had left them outside for quite some time so i passed on them. Anybody have any seats?
I have a 5.3 and 4l60e ready to go in, i know i should do a 6.0 but i already have it. Beside i would really like to do a duramax or cummings later.

I will be doing a complete paint job and put all of the chrome back on. It's probably going back solid red or maybe red and silver/gray two tone.

I think i'm going to call it Clifford cause it sure is big and red.
Paul

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

more

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

nice build!

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Thanks.

I am going to start pulling the front clip off tonight. Then it will be time to fire up the pressure washer.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Started stripping the bed this morning.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

tear down.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

As i start to tear into this truck i am really amazed at how clean it is. I had planned on changing the seats out to later burb seats, but after looking more i think i can clean up these seats and make them look real nice.
I am still going to use the later doors and panels, mainly because i want the power windows and locks.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

nice truck

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Thanks

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

How did the normal "rot out" areas look on the truck? It seems veruy clean from the pictures.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

It has one small spot of rust on the rear of the drivers fender and one spot on the right rocker under the rear door. Other than those two spots the truck is very clean. The radiator support and fender wells are perfect. The floors have no rust in them and still has what appears to be the original carpet and seat covers.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

What are your plans with the frame??

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Great project and you have a super nice truck to start with. I have one I'm going to do but it's down the project line. By the way, cummins has no g in it. :lol:

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

I going to shorten the frame.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Thanks &:dohh::dohh: on the g

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Be sure and take pictures of the frame project. Getting ready to do one myself! Thanks, Looks like a great project!!

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

I plan to take plenty of pics. It's going to be the week after Thanksgiving. I'm taking vaction then to work on the truck.
Do a search on here there are some threads on shortening frames.
From what i have read it doesn't look to be to hard.

Thanks, i am really stoked about this project. I have completly lost interest in the drag car for now.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

I shortened a 68 and drove it for years with no problems. I have a 79 lwb with a factory 454 I am going to shorten.Good luck !!!!!

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Oh yeah, I did notice the sweet drag car in the back round. Vega??

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Yes, its a Vega. Round tube, fourlink and strut front. Chevy 11 belongs to my brother.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Nice!

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Thanks

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Oh by the way ground does have a g in it ;).
Sorry couldn't resist.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

:lol: Nice. The drag cars are sweet! Will this truck be a hauler for one or both?

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Just the Vega.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

I need a tube chassis for my vette!

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

So, how busy are ya'll out at A&R?

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Restoration is pretty busy. What do you have?
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

85 short wide, I think I have a pic, I bet you have drank an ice cold adult beverage in it before.....LOL

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

I take it I know you or the truck or both?
Posted via Mobile Device

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

what do you think?

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Look familar?

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Yea i might remember that truck. How have you been long time no see.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

I'm good... just work all the time, I don't even have time for dirt cars anymore, so I figured I would start working on this, I already have the motor and trans built, hopefully by spring I will be ready to get some paint shot on it. You?

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Same old story, working and coaching my kids sports wich keeps me pretty busy. I dont even have much time to drag race anymore.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Just back from the salvage yard. I picked up a suburban fuel tank out of a 90 model so it has the baffle for the fuel pump. Also got all the inside wiring for my electric doors and windows. Big score on a gauge cluster with electric speedo.
Tomorrow i going to get the bed off and get the truck outside for a round the the pressure washer. Then start prepping for shortening the frame.
Wish i could start today but, i coach my sons peewee football team and today is the second round of the playoffs. Win today trip to the Superbowl.
Paul

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

How many gallons?? I thought about doing the same but not sure how far it can hang below the frame.....

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

I got the 31 gallon tank. I will get some pics when i get it installed.

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

Cool... Hope the games turned out good. I played Pee-Wee football in Lewisville TX, many many years ago.. lol:chevy:

Re: crew cab short bed build " clifford"
 

We won 28-0. We play in the Superbowl next weekend.
Thanks
Posted via Mobile Device