Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-24-2013, 03:44 PM

As some of you know a while back I forgot one of my dads biggest lessons when he was teaching me to drive. I swerved to miss a dog and found a street light instead. I have finally started the teardown so I can repair Blue.

BB72CHEVKT · 06-24-2013, 03:47 PM

Good luck! I was hoping you were going to fix it!

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-24-2013, 03:48 PM

Some more pics, as you can see the frame will require a little massaging.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-24-2013, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BB72CHEVKT

Good luck! I was hoping you were going to fix it!

Thanks, I've known this truck too long to let him die. I just want to get it done before the original owner passes

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-24-2013, 04:00 PM

I don't remember if I ever posted this but these pics are for you guys with wood steering wheels and lap belts (doesn't feel good) I did this with my face and I was ugly enough already

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-25-2013, 11:01 AM

Well I didn't get the bed pulled off, We're having beautiful weather here...not. I just propped a hood over the motor to keep it dry.

Saclandman · 06-25-2013, 11:07 AM

You're gonna have it done for the September meet-up, right? I love your hi tech hood elevation and placement tools. Good luck with the repairs.

Saclandman · 06-25-2013, 11:09 AM

The gunstock is a nice touch too.

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-25-2013, 11:14 AM

Yep, the goal is to have it there in Sept. Those are high tech hood leveling tools

The gun stock is actually a rattlesnake flipper (didn't want to shoot Blue) so I flipped him to his dispatch location and dispatched him..

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-23-2013, 11:59 AM

Not to much to report, but did some measurements and found the rear diff was sitting cockeyed. I found both the leaf spring center bolts were broken. I have done a bunch of these but these were by far the worst. They were broken in several spots and rusted in the springs. I had to drill each chunk out and clean each leafs center hole and reassemble the springs. But now the diff is sitting square! whew more updates later...

Hardesty454 · 07-24-2013, 02:27 PM

Dale. I don't know what parts you need still. The surround I have is "ok" and if you need it, it's yours. I have fenders and core support for sale $100 each but if you need them I will give you both fenders and core support for $150. Can't wait to see the old girl back on the road. Oh and I have a front bumper with a couple dents I can donate if you need it as well.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-24-2013, 02:42 PM

Grill and front bumper would be great. I don't need perfect cause Blue is 4x4 and does some bush crashing when I go to the claims. I'll PM you later and we'll figure out a time to pick 'em up and get them out of your way.. You are coming to the get together in Sept. aren't you. I'm trying to get Blue together for that. Thanks!

Hardesty454 · 07-24-2013, 02:44 PM

When and where is it? I'd like to! Ok yeah just pm me and we'll figure it out. I'll see if I can get some pictures for you.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-24-2013, 02:55 PM

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When and where is it? I'd like to! Ok yeah just pm me and we'll figure it out. I'll see if I can get some pictures for you.
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It's Sept 15 in Vacaville. Theres a thread in CA section Northern Ca Chevy/GMC get together

Hardesty454 · 07-24-2013, 03:05 PM

Ok cool. I'll check it out
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shawno72 · 07-24-2013, 07:22 PM

Get back to work in blue

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**Ol Blue K20** · 07-24-2013, 08:06 PM

Trying Shawn, got to get the ducks in row before the frame rack

Hardesty454 · 07-24-2013, 08:38 PM

Hey Dale, here are some pics of the surround and bumper. Like I said, they arent perfect but they arent the worst.

Heres the Bumper. I sold the lights a week or so ago so they arent in there. Im sure you have some laying around though!

The pictures make the bumper look bend in places its not. The close up I took is the only real dent in it.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-24-2013, 08:56 PM

I'll take em Rob
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67chevy1series · 12-05-2013, 09:42 PM

Anymore progress?

shawno72 · 12-06-2013, 09:57 AM

Yeah what gives Dale? It's only like 25 degrees outside. Get on it

zellway · 12-06-2013, 10:27 AM

Glad to see your getting this back on the road! Keep it up

**Ol Blue K20** · 12-06-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Anymore progress?

There has been some progress but nothing worth noting. Still waiting for my turn on the frame rack (paying customers come first). I've gathered a lot of parts but still lookin' for a trans case because when the frame moved it broke the case because transfer case bolted to the frame. Also spending a lot of time at my cabin getting ready for winter...

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Yeah what gives Dale? It's only like 25 degrees outside. Get on it

I know but it is warm compared to the cabin....

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Originally Posted by zellway

Glad to see your getting this back on the road! Keep it up

Thanks, I need all the encouragement I can get...

**Ol Blue K20** · 06-21-2014, 11:08 AM

I know it's been a while but after many hours trying to fix the frame we finally decided it would never be right. So started the search for a new frame. Yesterday I picked up a rolling chassis (I'll post pics later). The frame needs some clean up but this will get me started again.

Saclandman · 06-21-2014, 12:08 PM

Good luck with the new frame and the rebuild.

06-24-2013, 03:44 PM	#1
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! As some of you know a while back I forgot one of my dads biggest lessons when he was teaching me to drive. I swerved to miss a dog and found a street light instead. I have finally started the teardown so I can repair Blue. Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-24-2013, 03:47 PM	#2
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,948	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Good luck! I was hoping you were going to fix it! __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-24-2013, 03:48 PM	#3
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Some more pics, as you can see the frame will require a little massaging. Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-24-2013, 04:00 PM	#5
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! I don't remember if I ever posted this but these pics are for you guys with wood steering wheels and lap belts (doesn't feel good) I did this with my face and I was ugly enough already Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-25-2013, 11:01 AM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Well I didn't get the bed pulled off, We're having beautiful weather here...not. I just propped a hood over the motor to keep it dry. Attached Images __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-25-2013, 11:07 AM	#7
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! You're gonna have it done for the September meet-up, right? I love your hi tech hood elevation and placement tools. Good luck with the repairs. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

06-25-2013, 11:09 AM	#8
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! The gunstock is a nice touch too. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

06-25-2013, 11:14 AM	#9
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Yep, the goal is to have it there in Sept. Those are high tech hood leveling tools The gun stock is actually a rattlesnake flipper (didn't want to shoot Blue) so I flipped him to his dispatch location and dispatched him.. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-23-2013, 11:59 AM	#10
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Not to much to report, but did some measurements and found the rear diff was sitting cockeyed. I found both the leaf spring center bolts were broken. I have done a bunch of these but these were by far the worst. They were broken in several spots and rusted in the springs. I had to drill each chunk out and clean each leafs center hole and reassemble the springs. But now the diff is sitting square! whew more updates later... __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-24-2013, 02:27 PM	#11
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Dale. I don't know what parts you need still. The surround I have is "ok" and if you need it, it's yours. I have fenders and core support for sale $100 each but if you need them I will give you both fenders and core support for $150. Can't wait to see the old girl back on the road. Oh and I have a front bumper with a couple dents I can donate if you need it as well. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

07-24-2013, 02:42 PM	#12
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Grill and front bumper would be great. I don't need perfect cause Blue is 4x4 and does some bush crashing when I go to the claims. I'll PM you later and we'll figure out a time to pick 'em up and get them out of your way.. You are coming to the get together in Sept. aren't you. I'm trying to get Blue together for that. Thanks! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

07-24-2013, 02:44 PM	#13
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! When and where is it? I'd like to! Ok yeah just pm me and we'll figure it out. I'll see if I can get some pictures for you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

07-24-2013, 03:05 PM	#15
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Ok cool. I'll check it out Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

07-24-2013, 07:22 PM	#16
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Get back to work in blue Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

07-24-2013, 08:06 PM	#17
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Trying Shawn, got to get the ducks in row before the frame rack __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man



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07-24-2013, 08:38 PM	#18
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Hey Dale, here are some pics of the surround and bumper. Like I said, they arent perfect but they arent the worst. Heres the Bumper. I sold the lights a week or so ago so they arent in there. Im sure you have some laying around though! The pictures make the bumper look bend in places its not. The close up I took is the only real dent in it. __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

07-24-2013, 08:56 PM	#19
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! I'll take em Rob Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

12-05-2013, 09:42 PM	#20
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Anymore progress?

12-06-2013, 09:57 AM	#21
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Yeah what gives Dale? It's only like 25 degrees outside. Get on it __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-06-2013, 10:27 AM	#22
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Glad to see your getting this back on the road! Keep it up Attached Images __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- Erik My 69 suburban http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=530626 1970 C10 step Project Jiminy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=682647 RUST!? Thats just mother natures way of telling all of us.....MINE!!!!

06-21-2014, 11:08 AM	#24
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,873	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! I know it's been a while but after many hours trying to fix the frame we finally decided it would never be right. So started the search for a new frame. Yesterday I picked up a rolling chassis (I'll post pics later). The frame needs some clean up but this will get me started again. __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

06-21-2014, 12:08 PM	#25
Saclandman Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 487	Re: Blue's Repair Thread...Finally! Good luck with the new frame and the rebuild. __________________ Rich J. 1967 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside w/283 and 4spdSOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 5.3L SOLD 2015 Chevy Silverado Crew 4X4 5.3L

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