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tekno62 · 03-07-2009, 11:46 PM

Nice work - was wondering why you removed the main crossmember?

Bob 68327 · 03-08-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tekno62

Nice work - was wondering why you removed the main crossmember?

i'm gonna leave the new one all together to install it under the truck . The old one is easier to store all together also takes up less space than in a bunch of pieces. This is my first crossmember swap so if i'm doing it wrong I will find out soon enough

Bob

VA72C10 · 03-08-2009, 03:29 PM

Cool project...my oldest daughter is 4, but has already shown interest in my truck so I hope to do a project with her at some point. Think she might really want a blazer for her first vehicle

shawn57nomad · 03-08-2009, 04:53 PM

Bob I have a liter of Marhyde rust converter/primer in black if u want it let me know i am back in town. Lookin' good!

**thelonerife** · 03-08-2009, 09:51 PM

Pm me your address and I'll donate an auto crossmember.

Bob 68327 · 03-08-2009, 09:55 PM

Sweet !! Thanks a bunch !!

Bob 68327 · 03-11-2009, 11:28 PM

Not much progress this week it's been about 12 degrees and I'm not feelin like going outside

Updates comming soon . Bob

**thelonerife** · 03-12-2009, 12:26 AM

It'll go out tomorrow.

Bob 68327 · 03-12-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by thelonerife

It'll go out tomorrow.

Thanks A Ton !! You are a Great Guy let me know if I can do anything for you !! Bob

gcburdic · 03-13-2009, 10:08 AM

Love that 50th in the background overseeing all of your work!!!....Great job Bob...I can imagine your daughter is gettin' excited!!!

Bob 68327 · 03-13-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Love that 50th in the background overseeing all of your work!!!....Great job Bob...I can imagine your daughter is gettin' excited!!!

Yeah she was untill I ripped the front crossmember off and loaded in the truck . It took a little explaining that the new one will be better !! She knows I will get it back together she has watched me take things apart and back together her whole life !! Bob P.S. I gotta get this one on rollers soon it's holding my 50th hostage and it's warmin' up outside

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-15-2009, 07:41 PM

Sweet I cant wait to do a project with my son as he already is layin clam to the 72.

**thelonerife** · 03-16-2009, 09:15 AM

Keep the fire alive in your kids if they are interested in these trucks. My son wanted mine too but changed his mind when I told him of the upkeep. You almost have to do it yourself or it will cost you a bundle. Involve them in things such as changing gaskets and simple tune ups or they will loose interest as mine did. My fault I know.

Bob 68327 · 03-16-2009, 09:09 PM

Doin my best to keep her involved and she makes me explain what every part is and what it does. She will be helping alot when the heavy work is done and when we rebuild the 283

Bob

Bob 68327 · 03-18-2009, 11:21 PM

Not much progress i picked up the proper v-8 motor mounts and few other things waiting for some mud to dry up so i can get the donor frame home and install the new front suspension . We also removed the P.O. bondo from the cab supports and a hole in one kick panel should be an easy fix. More pics comming soon !!

Bob

Bob 68327 · 03-22-2009, 10:40 PM

Picked up some fenders and a hood today real nice ones

I also got the crossmember from thelonerife(great guy ) also got a brake booster and motor mount towers from LockDoc ( also a great guy) soon I hope to get the crossmember and front suspension swapped in . Till then here's some pics . Bob

IvelDesigns · 03-23-2009, 01:05 AM

wait a minute man. is this now officially a "frame off resto" ? I notice the cabs off and is it now in the place of the 68? Awesome deal on those fenders and hood. They look pretty straight.

Bob 68327 · 03-23-2009, 06:10 AM

Cabs not off just moved in the garage so I could get the 68 out

**thelonerife** · 03-23-2009, 09:36 PM

Hey that almost looks like my hood except mine has a little rust. looks good.

samwise68 · 03-26-2009, 10:01 AM

Great progress Bob!

If there's anything you need, let me know, and I'll see what I have hiding out back. I'd be more than willing to help a buddy out, especially to build his daughter a sweet truck and keep the tradition alive.

-Sam.

Bob 68327 · 03-26-2009, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by samwise68

Great progress Bob!

If there's anything you need, let me know, and I'll see what I have hiding out back. I'd be more than willing to help a buddy out, especially to build his daughter a sweet truck and keep the tradition alive.

-Sam.

Thanks man !! At this point I don't even know what I need . I'm sure I will need more before I'm done . Gonna be a long process. Thanks to Every one !! Bob

Bob 68327 · 04-03-2009, 11:51 PM

Got the donor frame home tonight and got it stripped New front suspension comming soon !! i will get pics up tomorrow .
Bob

RCbowtie69 · 04-04-2009, 07:51 AM

hey from N.C. cool

Bob 68327 · 04-04-2009, 01:11 PM

Pics of the new crossmember and new wheels

Now I just need to get to work .

Bob

NebraskaC/20 · 04-07-2009, 09:49 PM

I don't think your daughter will be disappointed. I have a 70 for my first vehicle and i couldn't be happier. Good luck on the build by the way.

03-07-2009, 11:46 PM	#26
tekno62 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 265	Re: Project Sweet 16 Nice work - was wondering why you removed the main crossmember?

03-08-2009, 03:29 PM	#28
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Sweet 16 Cool project...my oldest daughter is 4, but has already shown interest in my truck so I hope to do a project with her at some point. Think she might really want a blazer for her first vehicle __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-08-2009, 04:53 PM	#29
shawn57nomad Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Newton, IA Posts: 173	Re: Project Sweet 16 Bob I have a liter of Marhyde rust converter/primer in black if u want it let me know i am back in town. Lookin' good!

03-08-2009, 09:51 PM	#30
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Project Sweet 16 Pm me your address and I'll donate an auto crossmember. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-08-2009, 09:55 PM	#31
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Sweet !! Thanks a bunch !! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-11-2009, 11:28 PM	#32
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Not much progress this week it's been about 12 degrees and I'm not feelin like going outside Updates comming soon . Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-12-2009, 12:26 AM	#33
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Project Sweet 16 It'll go out tomorrow. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-13-2009, 10:08 AM	#35
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Project Sweet 16 Love that 50th in the background overseeing all of your work!!!....Great job Bob...I can imagine your daughter is gettin' excited!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

03-15-2009, 07:41 PM	#37
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project Sweet 16 Sweet I cant wait to do a project with my son as he already is layin clam to the 72. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-16-2009, 09:15 AM	#38
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Project Sweet 16 Keep the fire alive in your kids if they are interested in these trucks. My son wanted mine too but changed his mind when I told him of the upkeep. You almost have to do it yourself or it will cost you a bundle. Involve them in things such as changing gaskets and simple tune ups or they will loose interest as mine did. My fault I know. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

03-16-2009, 09:09 PM	#39
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Doin my best to keep her involved and she makes me explain what every part is and what it does. She will be helping alot when the heavy work is done and when we rebuild the 283 Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-18-2009, 11:21 PM	#40
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Not much progress i picked up the proper v-8 motor mounts and few other things waiting for some mud to dry up so i can get the donor frame home and install the new front suspension . We also removed the P.O. bondo from the cab supports and a hole in one kick panel should be an easy fix. More pics comming soon !! Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

03-22-2009, 10:40 PM	#41
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Picked up some fenders and a hood today real nice ones I also got the crossmember from thelonerife(great guy ) also got a brake booster and motor mount towers from LockDoc ( also a great guy) soon I hope to get the crossmember and front suspension swapped in . Till then here's some pics . Bob Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker Last edited by Bob 68327; 03-22-2009 at 10:41 PM.

03-23-2009, 01:05 AM	#42
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: Project Sweet 16 wait a minute man. is this now officially a "frame off resto" ? I notice the cabs off and is it now in the place of the 68? Awesome deal on those fenders and hood. They look pretty straight. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

03-23-2009, 06:10 AM	#43
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Cabs not off just moved in the garage so I could get the 68 out __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker



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03-23-2009, 09:36 PM	#44
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Project Sweet 16 Hey that almost looks like my hood except mine has a little rust. looks good. __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-03-2009, 11:51 PM	#47
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Got the donor frame home tonight and got it stripped New front suspension comming soon !! i will get pics up tomorrow . Bob __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

04-04-2009, 07:51 AM	#48
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Project Sweet 16 hey from N.C. cool

04-04-2009, 01:11 PM	#49
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: Project Sweet 16 Pics of the new crossmember and new wheels Now I just need to get to work . Bob Attached Images __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

04-07-2009, 09:49 PM	#50
NebraskaC/20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 9	Re: Project Sweet 16 I don't think your daughter will be disappointed. I have a 70 for my first vehicle and i couldn't be happier. Good luck on the build by the way.

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