My 67 lwb: Project Katy

[2002yanks]

picked up this 67 gmc 1/2 lwb last september. got it for $1400 and a set of rims/tires from a mustang. i had a 5.0 94 ford ranger i ended up parting out to get this. having alot more fun with this. when i got it it was almost roadworthy. just needed a new ebrake cable and new light bulbs. plan is to just run it and fix what i can as $$ allows. ended up finding a parts lot earlier this year. had a few parts i needed and a bunch i could flip for some $$. talked the guy down to $150 bucks for the lot of parts. ended up selling the unused parts for $550. Still had a new gas tank, good condition dash pad , visors, front chrome bumper,and some new seals to use. took that profit $$ and started looking for some body panels. found myself a nice 69 roller with a 67 front clip extra with it. will end up using the complete 67 chevy front clip, the doors and bed from the 69. i also plan on cleaning up the frame and painting it then switch my body over to it. this wil allow me to get the trailing arm setup i wanted. picked up the roller for $300 plus a saw worth about another $300. cost me $300 to get it back to me. so for $900 i got an almost rust free front clip(inners were the only crap parts), nice clean doors, a nice bed(1 rust hole, but in a good spot) and a really nice 6 lug trailing arm frame. now the only thing i need repair work on is my cab(rockers, cab corners, and some floor. so this was a 67 gmc and will be a 67 chevy. sorry gmc guys, just happend to have this deal fall in my lap. actually liking the chevy grille a little better now that i got one in my posession.

[2002yanks]

heres when i got it





wood floor because the steel one was shot

[2002yanks]

first thing i did was put 00 chevy truck seats in. have a little one that rides with me, needed the better seat belts. got these for $150



got some brand new crager black soft 8`s and goodyear tires



heres the parts truck i just bought



pick of the clip i will use

[2002yanks]

pick of my new chevy gate(1 small dent after the t that`s it on the outside). got the handle to work also, so no more bungy strap.



10 mins after getting dropped off.



all apart


notice the stack of inner fenders. each clip had a set, but all 4 were junk.



getting there (sold the cab for $140- better than scrapping it out)


my truck ready for the new bed. got the old one off, but didnt have enough people there to get the new one on safely.

[67chevy1series]

very nice! keep the updates and pics coming!

[2002yanks]

got my new bed on.



got the gate to actually work(note no bungy strap-lol). just need my roll pan(coming in 2 days).



heres how my new chassis sits. need to get going and sand it down and paint it. need to order new trailing arm bushings and get some new brake lines to be ready to switch everything over to this one. also need a new oil pan gasket, valve cover gasket, and tranny rear seal for when i change it over. get rid of all the leaks before putting it on the new chassis. then of course some lowering springs, man it looks high in that new pic.

[2002yanks]

are these drop spindles? has a name on it but cant read it. guy said front was dropped 2 1/2 inches but didnt say how. any help is appreciated.

[hbchevy]

I may be wrong but it looks like they are, because of where the snout comes out of the spindle and that they have western stamped on them.
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[2002yanks]

got my roll pan in, an on.



started to take apart my new frame. so far got the rear end apart.
hope to start clean up and paint tomorrow. need to order new lowering springs and shocks.









heres the #`s on the diff. any help with figuring it out?

nf3896838 gm53 ha051642 . i think its a 3.73 open? its a 12 bolt 6 lug.

[lowdown72]

trucks lookin good great progress keep it up

[2002yanks]

thanks guys!

got the rear end cleaned up and painted it. i`m just using spray bombs for the frame. using rustoleoms hammered black for the frame and rear end, and hammered silver for the suspension parts. I like the finish it leaves. its something different. once i get it back on the frame i will pull the drums and paint them and free up the emergency cables.

from this;



to this;

[litew8]

clean and organized. keep up the good work!

[67chevy1series]

loooks beautiful! nice work.

[2002yanks]

got a little more done today. got my new rear diff seal in. cleaned up the rust on the trailing arms, then sprayed them hammered silver. i was almost 3 hours cleaning these up with a wire wheel to get all the loose stuff off(man thats time consuming). got new trailing arm bushings coming in this week. now i need to get the front end off the frame so i can start on that.i`m hoping i can sell a few things so i can place an order with ccp. i want to atleast get the center crossmember and bolt in mini notch(that way its done without the body on).

today`s progress from this;



to this;

[litew8]

Great job on the trailing arms! Wish mine looked that nice.

[2002yanks]

thanks! they will do till i come into some $$. eventually want to get ccp ones.

[2002yanks]

got a little more done before the rain hit(always happens, wait all week to work on it then it rains). got the entire front end off. everything that was bolted on has been removed. got lucky- brand new rotors and pads(rotors just need some light scuffing to get rid of the rust). hope tomorrow is better out so i can sand and paint the frame. heres some pics;











man the bolts were fun to get out--not. got all new grade 8 hardware to go in upon reassembly.

[2002yanks]

got alittle more done before the rain hit today;





got the trailing arm support out. also removed the rear bump stop brackets, muffler hanger brackets, and the rear shock upper mounts. took about 25 rivets out---man what a pain in the

still have a few more to remove to be ready to sand down. think i`m going to get a cpp trailing arm crossmember to use in place of the stock one.

[motobrua]

Did the 2000 chevy seat bolt right in?

[2002yanks]

Originally Posted by motobrua

Did the 2000 chevy seat bolt right in?

had to drill 8 new holes, but it was so easy. its worth it.

[2002yanks]

made alittle more progress today. from this;





to this;





I`m happy with the outcome. spent about 5 hours sanding the frame. then another 2 painting it(put 3 coats on it). now i need to do the motor and tranny crossmembers. should have my cpp trailing arm crossmember and mini notch on tuesday. cant wait it`s getting close to changeover time.

[litew8]

good progress! keep up the good work

[2002yanks]

got my cpp trailing arm crossmember and bolt in mini notches in the mail this week. started to cut out for the notches tonight, but it started to pour-had to stop. also ordered new ubolts for the lower control arms this week. man, they were $15 each=75 total from lmc-only place i could find them. still need to order new springs and shocks from cpp.

[2002yanks]

got the motor and tranny crossmember`s painted and set on the frame. just need to get some bolts to mount them. got the notches and new cpp trailing arm crossmember in. now its on to the front suspension.

[2002yanks]

had a good couple of weeks working on it. got the front sus all painted up. along with the rotors and calipers. rolled the rear end under it to see what she looks like.