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tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

I was gonna build a '67 GMC shorty a while back and go that color(ish) with a grey interior, what's your vision for inside?

In side I have a set of 67/68 buddy seats with the fold down center concil and the stock front seat for the rear which I will make it fold up and down.
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PHAT TONY · 12-03-2011, 09:32 PM

What color?

tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

What color?

Black or original color , I havnt made it that far yet
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tomsprojects · 12-03-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by haminator

I have a 71 3/4 ton front end that is currently in my 70 short bed that I will be using as well as a transfer case etc. Did you move the engine back or leave it the 2 wheel drive location? I think the main things I need are that cross member and spring hangers. If you can't get rid of that frame I'd like to buy the hangers. Also how'd you deal with the rear drive shaft? did you stay with the 2 peice? Your rendition of the 4 door is sharp, I like the choice of colors. Iv'e though of doing that for over 20 years but adding step side fenders to the fleetside and running a wide dually rear and 1 ton stuff up front of course.

I started by pulling every thing out including the front crossmember putting the motor trans and transfer case in where all the shifters lined up and started putting the cross members in place. The drive shaft will be shorter because of the tranfercase.
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tomsprojects · 12-04-2011, 01:15 AM

Here are a few more pictures.

My son helping out.

72BlckButy · 12-04-2011, 11:56 AM

Love that rendering..... awesome plan!

Are you going to run Porterbuilt DM's?

jeremiah king · 12-04-2011, 01:52 PM

Glad to see you made it on here tom. Sorry I could not find you a burb closer. good luck.

tomsprojects · 12-04-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jeremiah king

Glad to see you made it on here tom. Sorry I could not find you a burb closer. good luck.

No big deal, I was just in too much of a hurry. I get a ideal in my head and can't stop and think.
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tomsprojects · 12-04-2011, 10:40 PM

Well today I pulled the 2011 Silverado around to the side of the shop and threw a battery in it and it fired right off and runs like a new truck should. Checking all the dates on it the truck was four months old when it was wrecked. Well I got busy on it todayand decided not to use any of the fire wall or floor , it's Pretty bad. I went and pulled every thing that was attached to the cab and took it off today. I will post some pictures when I get home.
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tomsprojects · 12-05-2011, 12:45 AM

Its amazing what a 47 year old diabetic can do in a few hours.

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-05-2011, 01:02 AM

Nice dismantling!

tomsprojects · 12-05-2011, 01:08 AM

Thanks

docrock · 12-05-2011, 02:23 AM

geez Tom you got alot done today. Already moved the motorhome and disassembled the 2011 cool. You had a good weekend of work! Thanks for posting pics

docrock · 12-05-2011, 02:24 AM

I like the rendering too

tomsprojects · 12-05-2011, 02:50 AM

Changed the tires on the motor home , pulled the gen. ,moved it out front and pulled the silverado around there and pulled it all apart and then i noticed it was dark and cold , time to go home and get ready to go to work tomorrow.

tomsprojects · 12-06-2011, 03:17 AM

Well tonight after I got off from work I went straight to the garage and started making room to pull the Sub in,it was way too cold to work on it out side. Of corse I was by my self and it doesnt run any more so I figured I would use the battery and put it in gear to pull it in, that dont work so well when you have a shop full of dead batteries so I had to impravise.............

hgs_notes · 12-06-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

it was way too cold to work on it out side.

Your kidding right? In San Diego?

Good idea with the charger.

docrock · 12-06-2011, 04:33 PM

that beast makes the shop look small. it was a little cold just a little under 50

you should fire up the heater on the pressure washer that might warm it up. or a can fire in the building

not

dsy1 · 12-06-2011, 04:42 PM

I did notice it was cold, your son had long sleeves with his shorts in post #105. Gotta love it here in San Diego.

VA72C10 · 12-06-2011, 05:10 PM

Nice progress!

black_sheep454 · 12-06-2011, 05:58 PM

50 degrees is shorts a t shirt weather around here in winter time.

Also I freaking love that burban man, no way I could cut it up.
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tomsprojects · 12-06-2011, 08:34 PM

All I had was light pants and t shirt and it was in the 40s with wind , it was cold.
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zellway · 12-07-2011, 01:26 PM

I posted a link from Cragslist on that burb some time back. It's good to see it will be getting back on the road. Looking good.

tomsprojects · 12-09-2011, 01:08 AM

I finally had a chance to pull the roof rack off, that thing is heavy.

tomsprojects · 12-09-2011, 01:19 AM

This is the kind of stuff I work on at work. its a 65 Cobra its the real thing.

12-03-2011, 09:32 PM	#102
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 68 Four door build What color? __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

12-04-2011, 01:15 AM	#105
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Here are a few more pictures. My son helping out. Attached Images

12-04-2011, 11:56 AM	#106
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 68 Four door build Love that rendering..... awesome plan! Are you going to run Porterbuilt DM's? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-04-2011, 01:52 PM	#107
jeremiah king Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Julian, CA Posts: 696	Re: 68 Four door build Glad to see you made it on here tom. Sorry I could not find you a burb closer. good luck. __________________ Specializing in OEM 67-72 Chevy & GMC parts since 2001 1969 GMC Longhorn 396 1969 Chevy 3/4 ton LWB 396 1983 Toyota pickup 22R 2012 Toyota Scion Xb

12-04-2011, 10:40 PM	#109
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Well today I pulled the 2011 Silverado around to the side of the shop and threw a battery in it and it fired right off and runs like a new truck should. Checking all the dates on it the truck was four months old when it was wrecked. Well I got busy on it todayand decided not to use any of the fire wall or floor , it's Pretty bad. I went and pulled every thing that was attached to the cab and took it off today. I will post some pictures when I get home. Posted via Mobile Device

12-05-2011, 12:45 AM	#110
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Its amazing what a 47 year old diabetic can do in a few hours. Attached Images

12-05-2011, 01:02 AM	#111
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: 68 Four door build Nice dismantling! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-05-2011, 01:08 AM	#112
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Thanks

12-05-2011, 02:23 AM	#113
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: 68 Four door build geez Tom you got alot done today. Already moved the motorhome and disassembled the 2011 cool. You had a good weekend of work! Thanks for posting pics __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

12-05-2011, 02:24 AM	#114
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: 68 Four door build I like the rendering too __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

12-05-2011, 02:50 AM	#115
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Changed the tires on the motor home , pulled the gen. ,moved it out front and pulled the silverado around there and pulled it all apart and then i noticed it was dark and cold , time to go home and get ready to go to work tomorrow.

12-06-2011, 03:17 AM	#116
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Well tonight after I got off from work I went straight to the garage and started making room to pull the Sub in,it was way too cold to work on it out side. Of corse I was by my self and it doesnt run any more so I figured I would use the battery and put it in gear to pull it in, that dont work so well when you have a shop full of dead batteries so I had to impravise............. Attached Images

12-06-2011, 04:33 PM	#118
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: 68 Four door build that beast makes the shop look small. it was a little cold just a little under 50 you should fire up the heater on the pressure washer that might warm it up. or a can fire in the building not __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

12-06-2011, 04:42 PM	#119
dsy1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 127	Re: 68 Four door build I did notice it was cold, your son had long sleeves with his shorts in post #105. Gotta love it here in San Diego.

12-06-2011, 05:10 PM	#120
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12-06-2011, 05:58 PM	#121
black_sheep454 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Lebanon, Mo. Posts: 1,315	Re: 68 Four door build 50 degrees is shorts a t shirt weather around here in winter time. Also I freaking love that burban man, no way I could cut it up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1968 chevy lwb, getting ready to join forces with the 70 gmc 1970 gmc swb, getting ready to be a 68 chevy swb 1971 gmc lwb 2500 2wd Sierra Grande 1988 chevy 1-ton crew cab 2wd waiting for a 12v cummins

12-06-2011, 08:34 PM	#122
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build All I had was light pants and t shirt and it was in the 40s with wind , it was cold. Posted via Mobile Device

12-07-2011, 01:26 PM	#123
zellway Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Arizona City, AZ Posts: 747	Re: 68 Four door build I posted a link from Cragslist on that burb some time back. It's good to see it will be getting back on the road. Looking good. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------- 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!!!!

12-09-2011, 01:08 AM	#124
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build I finally had a chance to pull the roof rack off, that thing is heavy. Attached Images

12-09-2011, 01:19 AM	#125
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build This is the kind of stuff I work on at work. its a 65 Cobra its the real thing. Attached Images

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