67 C10 "Green Gobblin" straight from the field!

[67ChevyRedneck]

I don't post much in the build section anymore, mostly because there's so many, and I just don't have time to follow along anymore... but I couldn't resist with this one. Read every post so far. Love it and keep it up

[6t9camaro]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I don't post much in the build section anymore, mostly because there's so many, and I just don't have time to follow along anymore... but I couldn't resist with this one. Read every post so far. Love it and keep it up

Thanks 67ChevyRedneck!
There are a lot of awesome builds going on and its pretty easy to burn a few hrs in the evening checking them out! Im glad you like the build and now i feel some pressure! LOL

[jlsanborn]

Well done!

[TrshTrk]

Read from page 1. Great work!! Its obvious that your welding work is great but I'm really surprised how well the patina match is done. That green is rad.

[6t9camaro]

Originally Posted by TrshTrk

Read from page 1. Great work!! Its obvious that your welding work is great but I'm really surprised how well the patina match is done. That green is rad.

Thanks!
The paint match/blending is tricky but the goal is to have a original green beat up looking short box! (with air ride ) lol

[6t9camaro]

Now I've got some pics of the drivers box side shortening. I had to do this side a little different as it had some old damage/bodywork and some serious rust! I cut 8" out trying to take the majority of the old repair out. It caused a few issues with the sloping body line and the bottom alignment but nothing a little massaging while welding couldn't fix! I don't like cutting straight across a panel as its going to be a tough blend later but i didn't really have a choice.

[6t9camaro]

More

[6t9camaro]

Going back Together! In the first two pics you can see some of the alignment issues when cutting in the middle of the panel.

[6t9camaro]

Well i actually raised the frame to the cab with the jack. Once the cab wood was sitting on the frame i slid the 2x6s out. Im not going to lie it was tricky and not the best plan but it worked! hope that helps? Good luck! LOL

[mooseknuckles]

lookin good!

[jeff70]

Looking good

[swamp rat]

Yer making some nice progress since i was here last!

[6t9camaro]

Thanks guys!
Yup she's getting there! I'm waiting on a big pile of parts to show up so hopefully I can tackle the front end drop soon!
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[thedudeabides86]

Good morning fellow North Dakotan! I'm loving this thread! I've got a '72 C20 from Bowman, ND that was once my grandpa's old farm truck. I'm originally from Grand Forks living in MN since my wife is from here. I miss ND like crazy, but like my mother in law told me when I got married, I can either be happy or be right. So, happiness it is and if the wife's happy, I'm happy! Lol.

Anywho, I'll be following this build and I've always meant to drive the ol Green Beast back to Bowman and visit family out there. Glad to see the project is going well. I've gotta admit, I admire your patience in working tirelessly on a project like the one you've got. I've had trouble getting my truck running and it makes me crazy! I just swapped a bad 305 for a strong 350 and now I've got a power issue. I can't seem to get power to anything and I've got a fully charged battery. I'm pretty "green" when it comes to electrical wiring so, there's something I'm missing, I just need to find the time and follow the wiring diagram.

Keep up the awesome progress! I'm excited to see that Gobblin get finished!

[6t9camaro]

Thank! It sounds like you've got quite the project on the go too! That's cool that you've got grampa's old truck it gives it sentimental value and motivation to keep going! Start a build thread if you haven't already so we can follow along!

Oh and yes happy wife = happy life!
Lol
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[Sicksty8]

Lookin good man!

[riddinlow99]

just went through the whole post. man you were in the same boat as me with all the rust. I'm doing a 70 bagged laying frame and rockers. anyway keep it up looks like your doing a great job Im sure some time ill see ya at a truck show.

[TrshTrk]

Seeing updates on your truck makes me want to get over to the garage and get some work done.

[6t9camaro]

Ok so my little helper and I dug back in and tore down the front end so I could get the lower control arms out and cupped. Once again I have a lot of pics incase someone wants to do the same.

[6t9camaro]

Cutting and fitting the rings, I cut slowly alternating between control arms as to not warp them.

[6t9camaro]

Fitting the bags and setting the angle of the cups

[6t9camaro]

Once their set time to weld them up!

[toms68cst]

Hello from another North Dakotan! (Bismarck)

I got a great kick out of all the pictures with the kids. I have a Boy and Girl who were about the same age as yours when I first got my truck. We have a lot of great memories. They are grown and in college now.

I am in awe of all your cutting/welding skills. If I ever get the shop/skills/time etc to do a restoration, I'd take it along the same lines as your are. I love the old patina look you are going after.

Where are you from? I am getting a Red River valley vibe from the pictures.

Tom.

[6t9camaro]

Originally Posted by toms68cst

Hello from another North Dakotan! (Bismarck)

I got a great kick out of all the pictures with the kids. I have a Boy and Girl who were about the same age as yours when I first got my truck. We have a lot of great memories. They are grown and in college now.

I am in awe of all your cutting/welding skills. If I ever get the shop/skills/time etc to do a restoration, I'd take it along the same lines as your are. I love the old patina look you are going after.

Where are you from? I am getting a Red River valley vibe from the pictures.

Tom.

Thanks toms68cst
I try and get the kids involved in this project as much as possible! I've had cars in the past where i couldn't let them go near it in case of a scratch! But not on this patina project and thats a big part of why I'm building this truck this way. Your right on with your red river valley vibe! lol

[6t9camaro]

So once the lowers were back in i had some ball joint binding at full drop. So even though this truck will probably never go this low due to the tire hitting the fender I still wanted to get max drop!