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evowerks · 05-11-2008, 05:44 AM

here are some shots of my rebuild....i originally went with my father to pick up this custom ordered truck in 1973....with some luck it will have a new lease on life.

evowerks · 05-11-2008, 05:46 AM

Shot With Doors On

**N2TRUX** · 05-11-2008, 06:45 AM

WOW!That's a heck of an introduction. Lets just cut the bottom off and start over. Where did you find a rust free donor in your part of the country?

**old Rusty C10** · 05-11-2008, 06:54 AM

nice work, neighbor! wanna do mine next?? welcome to the site from Brooklyn NY

evowerks · 05-11-2008, 07:06 AM

The floor came from a Hertz donor truck that I located in FLA.

babyJay · 05-11-2008, 05:09 PM

Nice work and introduction! Welcome, from central Indiana. Is that truck a 1 ton complete with Dana 60? I used to have a GMC that same color. I think that's called emerald green. The interior in my 87 1 ton came from the green GMC. Good luck on your project!

salrod00 · 05-11-2008, 06:59 PM

Welcome to the forum.. nice build .. it looks like you are serious about the rebuild huh.. good luck and hope to see it on the road one day.

evowerks · 05-12-2008, 05:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyJay

Nice work and introduction! Welcome, from central Indiana. Is that truck a 1 ton complete with Dana 60? I used to have a GMC that same color. I think that's called emerald green. The interior in my 87 1 ton came from the green GMC. Good luck on your project!

The truck is a K25 (3/4 Ton ) 1973 3/4 tons had a dana 44 front, and a GM corporate 14 bolt full floating rear...according to the build sheet the color is dark green...thanks

84 400 · 05-13-2008, 05:02 AM

Nice build. Plans to rebuild and work it or clean up and drive?

Welcome from NH

evowerks · 05-13-2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84 400

Nice build. Plans to rebuild and work it or clean up and drive?

Welcome from NH

Basically looking to get it back together and enjoy it,with some mild custom touches....ie..383 stroker...3 1/2 lift...rear disc...33" tires......

evowerks · 10-05-2008, 09:58 AM

Latest pic of the cab with three coats of single stage.

**Corts60** · 10-05-2008, 10:32 AM

Great job man!! That is some major surgery...

BIGCHEVYMAN · 10-05-2008, 10:49 AM

looks great, now lets see the rest of the truck.

evowerks · 10-05-2008, 10:59 AM

Thanks.....I'll be mating the cab and frame soon......I know the dog will be happy(limited yard space to do her bussiness)

Albatrossian · 10-05-2008, 11:38 AM

Nice truck and welcome from Georgia!

84 400 · 10-05-2008, 01:15 PM

looks really good. What did you use on the frame?

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-05-2008, 01:23 PM

Great job! Keep the pics a comin!

**old Rusty C10** · 10-05-2008, 01:38 PM

great job... do you have before pics of the frame?

spudz · 10-05-2008, 03:39 PM

man welcome...great work...never seen someone do so much to save an old cab.. most just find another cab...cool to see...

andresco50 · 10-05-2008, 03:50 PM

Looks great man keep us posted

evowerks · 10-05-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 84 400

looks really good. What did you use on the frame?

After sand blasting it, I put on 2 coats of Zerorust with 2 coats of satin Rustoleum as a finish coat

ChaseDale3and8 · 10-07-2008, 02:08 PM

Wow! A new way to skin a cat! I've never seen that done before, at least not to this generation of GM truck. Your cab looks great! Keep us updated with progress pics! ...Joe

evowerks · 01-12-2009, 03:59 PM

Here are a couple of updated shots of progress made on the '73

*JCampbell* · 01-12-2009, 04:48 PM

Wow, Man. Way to "git 'er dun!"

87c10slammer · 01-12-2009, 09:17 PM

i think someone like john deere green

05-11-2008, 05:44 AM	#1
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild here are some shots of my rebuild....i originally went with my father to pick up this custom ordered truck in 1973....with some luck it will have a new lease on life. Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276 Last edited by evowerks; 10-05-2008 at 11:48 AM. Reason: updated

05-11-2008, 05:46 AM	#2
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Shot With Doors On Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

05-11-2008, 06:45 AM	#3
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild WOW!That's a heck of an introduction. Lets just cut the bottom off and start over. Where did you find a rust free donor in your part of the country? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-11-2008 at 06:45 AM.

05-11-2008, 06:54 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,270	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild nice work, neighbor! wanna do mine next?? welcome to the site from Brooklyn NY __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-11-2008, 07:06 AM	#5
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild The floor came from a Hertz donor truck that I located in FLA. __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

05-11-2008, 05:09 PM	#6
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Nice work and introduction! Welcome, from central Indiana. Is that truck a 1 ton complete with Dana 60? I used to have a GMC that same color. I think that's called emerald green. The interior in my 87 1 ton came from the green GMC. Good luck on your project! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-11-2008, 06:59 PM	#7
salrod00 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: tyler texas Posts: 165	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Welcome to the forum.. nice build .. it looks like you are serious about the rebuild huh.. good luck and hope to see it on the road one day.

05-13-2008, 05:02 AM	#9
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Nice build. Plans to rebuild and work it or clean up and drive? Welcome from NH __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out Last edited by 84 400; 05-13-2008 at 05:03 AM.

10-05-2008, 09:58 AM	#11
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Latest pic of the cab with three coats of single stage. Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

10-05-2008, 10:32 AM	#12
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Great job man!! That is some major surgery... __________________ 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

10-05-2008, 10:49 AM	#13
BIGCHEVYMAN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Portland , Tennessee , United States Posts: 1,024	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild looks great, now lets see the rest of the truck.

10-05-2008, 10:59 AM	#14
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Thanks.....I'll be mating the cab and frame soon......I know the dog will be happy(limited yard space to do her bussiness) Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

10-05-2008, 11:38 AM	#15
Albatrossian Georgia Boy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Douglas, Georgia Posts: 370	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Nice truck and welcome from Georgia!

10-05-2008, 01:15 PM	#16
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,741	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild looks really good. What did you use on the frame? __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

10-05-2008, 01:23 PM	#17
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Great job! Keep the pics a comin!



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10-05-2008, 01:38 PM	#18
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,270	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild great job... do you have before pics of the frame? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-05-2008, 03:39 PM	#19
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild man welcome...great work...never seen someone do so much to save an old cab.. most just find another cab...cool to see... __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

10-05-2008, 03:50 PM	#20
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Looks great man keep us posted __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

10-07-2008, 02:08 PM	#22
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Wow! A new way to skin a cat! I've never seen that done before, at least not to this generation of GM truck. Your cab looks great! Keep us updated with progress pics! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-12-2009, 03:59 PM	#23
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Here are a couple of updated shots of progress made on the '73 Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

01-12-2009, 04:48 PM	#24
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Wow, Man. Way to "git 'er dun!"

01-12-2009, 09:17 PM	#25
87c10slammer truck addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: levittown pa Posts: 154	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild i think someone like john deere green

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