"TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) - Page 11 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

68 TT · 05-25-2012, 10:49 PM

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Thanks 68 TT,, I was wondering if you knew whether there was two different plants that built these cabs??? (refer to post #251)

I'm pretty sure there were more than one body plant for Fisher with the number of these trucks that were built in the different assembly plants around the country. I just don't know how many there were.

I know the first gen F-bodies are very different car to car let alone plant to plant so the trucks probably are too. I have owned 14 different first gen Camaro's and every one had pretty significant panel fit issues not due to damage. One car had a passenger side quarter panel that was 1/4" longer than the other side of the car and it was all original with original paint still.

**fakerwade** · 05-26-2012, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 TT

I'm pretty sure there were more than one body plant for Fisher with the number of these trucks that were built in the different assembly plants around the country. I just don't know how many there were.

I know the first gen F-bodies are very different car to car let alone plant to plant so the trucks probably are too. I have owned 14 different first gen Camaro's and every one had pretty significant panel fit issues not due to damage. One car had a passenger side quarter panel that was 1/4" longer than the other side of the car and it was all original with original paint still.

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One car had a passenger side quarter panel that was 1/4" longer than the other side

Dude that's just crazy! And I had always heard that Fisher was best of the big three back then!! If they were that bad I wonder how bad Ford and Mopar's were??

It's no wonder these aftermarket parts fit well on some trucks and not so well on others. Thanks for the input. (14 Camaro's,,,, lucky dog!)

72blueshark · 05-26-2012, 05:01 PM

so with these body panels are there different bolt holes and spacers as well? and should i be concerned with front end parts? i.e. front passenger fender for my 72? also if i pulled a front end from a custom c/30 motor-home will it fit on a '69 c/20 camper special?

**fakerwade** · 05-27-2012, 05:44 AM

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so with these body panels are there different bolt holes and spacers as well? and should i be concerned with front end parts? i.e. front passenger fender for my 72? also if i pulled a front end from a custom c/30 motor-home will it fit on a '69 c/20 camper special?

I think most of the fitment issues are with the welded in patch panels and I've heard some guy's having issues using aftermarket doors, your fenders should bolt on without too much trouble.

72blueshark · 05-28-2012, 03:17 PM

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I think most of the fitment issues are with the welded in patch panels and I've heard some guy's having issues using aftermarket doors, your fenders should bolt on without too much trouble.

thanks !

**fakerwade** · 06-11-2012, 02:50 AM

So I finally got around to de-greasing the engine and the front 1/3 of the frame and suspension.
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And I went back to work on the core support, instead of just drilling a hole through the core base, I made a slot so I'd have some adjust ability.
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Since the frame is a little long, I cut some off and removed the radiator core support frame mounts.
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**fakerwade** · 06-11-2012, 02:58 AM

I mounted the frame mounts to the core support.
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Then I mounted the core support to the front fenders, and welded the frame mounts back on the frame in the correct location.
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**Palf70Step** · 06-11-2012, 06:13 AM

Very Nice!

mcbassin · 06-11-2012, 08:50 AM

Great progress Wade!

68 TT · 06-11-2012, 03:06 PM

Nice work. It's getting close. Keep it up.

**fakerwade** · 06-12-2012, 01:28 AM

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Very Nice!

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Great progress Wade!

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Nice work. It's getting close. Keep it up.

Thanks again guys!!! I had a touch of the walking pneumonia last week but still managed to get some work done on the old girl. It will be nice to have a radiator in her since the HOT weather is almost here. I actually do drive the truck into and out of the shop to work on her, but without the radiator I had to move kinda quick to keep the temp down on the engine. More insanity to come!

JRANGER · 06-12-2012, 08:53 AM

man, loving this thread...Whats your plan for the headlights?

**Tom Vogel** · 06-12-2012, 09:15 AM

That is going to be SOME truck. Wow!

**fakerwade** · 06-12-2012, 10:59 AM

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man, loving this thread...Whats your plan for the headlights?

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Thanks,,, as for the headlights,,,, it's sort of a secret,,,,let's just say the headlights and grill will be custom!

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That is going to be SOME truck. Wow!

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Thanks!!,,and welcome on board!!

missinfishin10 · 06-20-2012, 05:17 PM

incredible, I'm subscribed...

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-20-2012, 06:21 PM

Great work on the radiator support and mounting it as well!

67c10rustbuket · 06-20-2012, 07:19 PM

Looks great in there Wade! can't wait to see some more of the craziness!

**fakerwade** · 06-21-2012, 12:11 PM

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incredible, I'm subscribed...

Thanks,,,,Where is Dahlonega???

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Great work on the radiator support and mounting it as well!

Thanks Ryan,,,are you going to have to build something similar or will the stock radiator work for your build?

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Looks great in there Wade! can't wait to see some more of the craziness!

Thanks Dan,,, more craziness coming!!!

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**fakerwade** · 06-21-2012, 12:23 PM

On the first post of this build I talked about owning a lot of cool cars over the years,, one of those cars paid me a visit last night (68 TT should like this). Of all the cars I've owned this was the coolest, a 1968 Firebird 400 with the deluxe interior. I sold the car 15 years ago and now a shirt tail relative of mine owns it, he needed my expert diagnosis on a problem he was having with her and dropped by and let me take her for a test spin. Lets just say she's not as pretty as when I owned her, but she's still got what it takes to impress. Wish I had 11k to buy her back!! (maybe I could sell the wife??)
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**Dieselwrencher** · 06-21-2012, 02:43 PM

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Thanks Ryan,,,are you going to have to build something similar or will the stock radiator work for your build?

No, my stock radiator is going to work. (I'm going to try it anyhow.)

**fakerwade** · 06-25-2012, 08:53 PM

Still working on the front end,,,what a jig-saw puzzle! Putting the a/c condenser in was pretty straight forward but the rest of the under hood items are proving to be a lot of fun!

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In order to permanently locate things like the battery, the fuse panel, the computer, the over flow tank and the windshield washer fluid bottle I have to have the inner fenders properly re-sized and fitted in place,,, what a lot of work!!
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FrankieD · 06-21-2012, 12:31 PM

Kinda bittersweet when you even see one that you owned much less get to drive it again.

**fakerwade** · 06-21-2012, 12:51 PM

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Kinda bittersweet when you even see one that you owned much less get to drive it again.

Yeah your right,,,what's even worse is how well that thing still drives and handles,,,for a 44 year old car you just don't expect that kind of performance. Brings back a lot of memories for sure.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-25-2012, 08:59 PM

I know what you mean Wade. I had mine out about 4-5 times or more on each side to get the areas trimmed to make them fit in there. Keep up the great work!

**fakerwade** · 06-26-2012, 11:22 AM

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I know what you mean Wade. I had mine out about 4-5 times or more on each side to get the areas trimmed to make them fit in there. Keep up the great work!

Yeah, there's just no other way to do it. I guess it's necessary if you want to have inner fenders. thanks for the props,,more fun and excitement to come.

05-26-2012, 05:01 PM	#3
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) so with these body panels are there different bolt holes and spacers as well? and should i be concerned with front end parts? i.e. front passenger fender for my 72? also if i pulled a front end from a custom c/30 motor-home will it fit on a '69 c/20 camper special? __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

06-11-2012, 02:50 AM	#6
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) So I finally got around to de-greasing the engine and the front 1/3 of the frame and suspension. . , . . And I went back to work on the core support, instead of just drilling a hole through the core base, I made a slot so I'd have some adjust ability. . , . . Since the frame is a little long, I cut some off and removed the radiator core support frame mounts. . , , , . . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

06-11-2012, 02:58 AM	#7
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) I mounted the frame mounts to the core support. . . , . Then I mounted the core support to the front fenders, and welded the frame mounts back on the frame in the correct location. . , , . . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro Last edited by fakerwade; 06-11-2012 at 03:13 AM.

06-11-2012, 06:13 AM	#8
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,725	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Very Nice! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-11-2012, 08:50 AM	#9
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Great progress Wade! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

06-11-2012, 03:06 PM	#10
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Nice work. It's getting close. Keep it up. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

06-12-2012, 08:53 AM	#12
JRANGER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 3,595	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) man, loving this thread...Whats your plan for the headlights? __________________ PLEASE HELP WITH PROJECT UNDERHAULIN http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=306320 Gemini - 1978 GMC C15 High Sierra - 305 c/e - Given to Mother Electra - 1967 Mustang Coupe - 302/w 3 speed Build Chyna - 1968 Chevy C20 Long Stepper

06-12-2012, 09:15 AM	#13
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) That is going to be SOME truck. Wow!

06-20-2012, 05:17 PM	#15
missinfishin10 Amazed Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dahlonega Georgia Posts: 486	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) incredible, I'm subscribed... __________________ 71 LWB Fleetside 1950 3100 Original Project!

06-20-2012, 06:21 PM	#16
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Great work on the radiator support and mounting it as well! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

06-20-2012, 07:19 PM	#17
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Looks great in there Wade! can't wait to see some more of the craziness! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

06-21-2012, 12:23 PM	#19
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) On the first post of this build I talked about owning a lot of cool cars over the years,, one of those cars paid me a visit last night (68 TT should like this). Of all the cars I've owned this was the coolest, a 1968 Firebird 400 with the deluxe interior. I sold the car 15 years ago and now a shirt tail relative of mine owns it, he needed my expert diagnosis on a problem he was having with her and dropped by and let me take her for a test spin. Lets just say she's not as pretty as when I owned her, but she's still got what it takes to impress. Wish I had 11k to buy her back!! (maybe I could sell the wife??) . . , . , . , . . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro Last edited by fakerwade; 06-21-2012 at 12:40 PM.

06-25-2012, 08:53 PM	#21
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Still working on the front end,,,what a jig-saw puzzle! Putting the a/c condenser in was pretty straight forward but the rest of the under hood items are proving to be a lot of fun! . , . . In order to permanently locate things like the battery, the fuse panel, the computer, the over flow tank and the windshield washer fluid bottle I have to have the inner fenders properly re-sized and fitted in place,,, what a lot of work!! . , , , , . . . . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

06-21-2012, 12:31 PM	#22
FrankieD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gilberts IL. Posts: 2,488	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Kinda bittersweet when you even see one that you owned much less get to drive it again. __________________ 94 k2500 EXCab Long Bed 350ci New Toy 95 K2500 Suburban New PlowTruck 454ci Support our Troops @ http://anyairman.com http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/

06-25-2012, 08:59 PM	#24
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) I know what you mean Wade. I had mine out about 4-5 times or more on each side to get the areas trimmed to make them fit in there. Keep up the great work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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