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jbgroby · 07-15-2012, 01:39 PM

Gto the headlights setup and installed.

CRGRS 66 · 07-16-2012, 12:15 AM

Great looking build! I agree on the colours as well

1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-19-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jbgroby

Ok Post # 12 (I think) WHATEVER, I FORGOT

The painter and I messed up the black trim on the fenders (brought it too forward) My fault really, did not point it out correctly to the painter. He re-painted and re-cleared the fenders. I test mounted one yesterday to see how she lays.

The Canyon Blue looks really beautiful. The fender rear bolt holes ALL line up, so I can tell that the front Rad support is too low. Will adress that this week.

I like the color combination. She is looking good!
Can't wait to see it done.

jbgroby · 07-22-2012, 07:19 PM

OK, Finally got the inner fenders back from the painter, cut and glued up the new weather strip will start mounting them this week. I'm glad I waited and found a OEM 60-61 P/S inner fender to match the divers side, thei was making me nuts trying to find one with the smaller spring bracket. For those of you new to the BB, 60-61's had a smaller spring bracket and the 62-66. Don't knoe why the factory changed. I have not heard any stroties of them tearing lose.

jbgroby · 07-29-2012, 10:49 PM

Got the inner fenders mounted up today, starting to take shape.

**LostMy65** · 07-30-2012, 12:01 AM

It's nice you went with the period correct inner fenders. It was just recently that I discovered there were two different type. The thought is they changed somewhere around early 62.
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jbgroby · 07-30-2012, 08:37 AM

I wonder why they changed? I figure they must have been a few complaints of the mount tearing lose? They are both revited and contact welded. I discovered that there were two designs about 2 years ago from another posting on the BB. I and many others had never noticed that before. I had one correct 1960-61 inner fender and wanted to match the drivers side took me a year and a half plus $150 to find a decent one.

The new after market inner fenders I traded a 62-66 hood for are Pure-D-Trash. NOTHING lines up, the front lip is off at least 3/8" and the fender bolt holes are not lind up right either. Someone needs to go to Taiwan and show them how to make a fender.

Maybe IF you're changing every single piece of frontend sheet metal from the front clip to the firewall they will work, but not if you mix and match.

Andyboy · 08-14-2012, 10:54 PM

The truck looks great, can't wait to see it all done.

**Corts60** · 08-14-2012, 11:18 PM

Great work Jake. I think when it is all said and done, you and Arthur T are going to have the most beautiful and original 60 GMC's out there.

Desert.Chevy · 01-16-2013, 05:30 AM

Looks good, I like the paint combination. How about an update?
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jbgroby · 01-16-2013, 09:08 AM

The only updte I have is waiting on the damn painter to do the bed and tailgate.

jbgroby · 05-12-2013, 10:00 AM

ok got the hood back. Sure looks pretty with the 'HO' jetting it forward.

McMurphy · 05-12-2013, 03:35 PM

Your hood looks great !!
I really like your ornament too, very sweet

jbgroby · 05-12-2013, 04:55 PM

About a pint of paint on that sucker. My friend who owns a 914 porche' said if I decide not to use it he could make a carport out of it for his 914, it's so big.

jbgroby · 06-11-2013, 09:11 AM

OK time for an update.

Over the past two weeks I'd been trying to align the P/S fender, not realizing that i had tightened all the bolts for the inner fenders and radiator support. I spoke at length to Tony at 456 Chevy and with his verbal help I was able to see where I had messed up. I loosened all the bolts, set the fender and viola everything seems to line up just perfect.

I need to adjust my driver’s side door a bit over the next day or so, waiting on a friend to stop by (need two sets of hands and eyes) once that done, I just pop on the fender and away we go. Next comes the hood which is patiently waiting and watching.

I cannot tell you how many times I've dreamed about mounting those Beautiful V-6emblems I got off eBay in new oem condition.

Vernski · 06-11-2013, 02:30 PM

Hey looks very nice Jake real purty. I bet your getting antsy to drive it I know how it was with me, waiting is the hard part..Vernski

jbgroby · 06-16-2013, 01:48 PM

Had a great early Fathers Day present, I was able to get both of the boys over at the same time to help with the fenders and hood.

Not a bad days work, even at 93 degrees! Still need to tweak the upper cowls and screw down the wiper transmission cover, but DAMN I finally got the front assembled!!! hood

Zane M · 06-16-2013, 09:04 PM

So cool. Glad you got to get some bonding time with the boys.

jbgroby · 10-26-2013, 09:08 PM

New Pic.

darkhorse970 · 10-26-2013, 09:34 PM

Looking good Jake!

62 short step · 10-27-2013, 08:43 AM

Very nice Jake!

07-15-2012, 01:39 PM	#51
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Gto the headlights setup and installed. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-16-2012, 12:15 AM	#52
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Great looking build! I agree on the colours as well __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

07-22-2012, 07:19 PM	#54
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread OK, Finally got the inner fenders back from the painter, cut and glued up the new weather strip will start mounting them this week. I'm glad I waited and found a OEM 60-61 P/S inner fender to match the divers side, thei was making me nuts trying to find one with the smaller spring bracket. For those of you new to the BB, 60-61's had a smaller spring bracket and the 62-66. Don't knoe why the factory changed. I have not heard any stroties of them tearing lose. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-29-2012, 10:49 PM	#55
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Got the inner fenders mounted up today, starting to take shape. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

07-30-2012, 12:01 AM	#56
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,507	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread It's nice you went with the period correct inner fenders. It was just recently that I discovered there were two different type. The thought is they changed somewhere around early 62. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-30-2012, 08:37 AM	#57
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread I wonder why they changed? I figure they must have been a few complaints of the mount tearing lose? They are both revited and contact welded. I discovered that there were two designs about 2 years ago from another posting on the BB. I and many others had never noticed that before. I had one correct 1960-61 inner fender and wanted to match the drivers side took me a year and a half plus $150 to find a decent one. The new after market inner fenders I traded a 62-66 hood for are Pure-D-Trash. NOTHING lines up, the front lip is off at least 3/8" and the fender bolt holes are not lind up right either. Someone needs to go to Taiwan and show them how to make a fender. Maybe IF you're changing every single piece of frontend sheet metal from the front clip to the firewall they will work, but not if you mix and match. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 07-30-2012 at 08:46 AM.

08-14-2012, 10:54 PM	#58
Andyboy Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Visalia, CA Posts: 376	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread The truck looks great, can't wait to see it all done.

08-14-2012, 11:18 PM	#59
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Great work Jake. I think when it is all said and done, you and Arthur T are going to have the most beautiful and original 60 GMC's out there. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

01-16-2013, 05:30 AM	#60
Desert.Chevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Earth Posts: 337	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Looks good, I like the paint combination. How about an update? Posted via Mobile Device

01-16-2013, 09:08 AM	#61
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread The only updte I have is waiting on the damn painter to do the bed and tailgate. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-12-2013, 10:00 AM	#62
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread ok got the hood back. Sure looks pretty with the 'HO' jetting it forward. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

05-12-2013, 03:35 PM	#63
McMurphy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 2,425	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Your hood looks great !! I really like your ornament too, very sweet __________________ Michael McMurphy My 66 Stepside My 64 Tow Truck My 66 Tempest Table Of Contents Added to Page1

05-12-2013, 04:55 PM	#64
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread About a pint of paint on that sucker. My friend who owns a 914 porche' said if I decide not to use it he could make a carport out of it for his 914, it's so big. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-11-2013, 09:11 AM	#65
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread OK time for an update. Over the past two weeks I'd been trying to align the P/S fender, not realizing that i had tightened all the bolts for the inner fenders and radiator support. I spoke at length to Tony at 456 Chevy and with his verbal help I was able to see where I had messed up. I loosened all the bolts, set the fender and viola everything seems to line up just perfect. I need to adjust my driver’s side door a bit over the next day or so, waiting on a friend to stop by (need two sets of hands and eyes) once that done, I just pop on the fender and away we go. Next comes the hood which is patiently waiting and watching. I cannot tell you how many times I've dreamed about mounting those Beautiful V-6emblems I got off eBay in new oem condition. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-11-2013, 02:30 PM	#66
Vernski Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rathdrum, Idaho Posts: 1,135	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Hey looks very nice Jake real purty. I bet your getting antsy to drive it I know how it was with me, waiting is the hard part..Vernski



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06-16-2013, 01:48 PM	#67
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,770	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Had a great early Fathers Day present, I was able to get both of the boys over at the same time to help with the fenders and hood. Not a bad days work, even at 93 degrees! Still need to tweak the upper cowls and screw down the wiper transmission cover, but DAMN I finally got the front assembled!!! hood Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

06-16-2013, 09:04 PM	#68
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread So cool. Glad you got to get some bonding time with the boys.

10-26-2013, 09:08 PM	#69
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10-26-2013, 09:34 PM	#70
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Looking good Jake! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

10-27-2013, 08:43 AM	#71
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Jake 1960 GMC Build Thread Very nice Jake! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

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