The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1973 - 1987 Chevrolet & GMC Squarebody Pickups Message Board > Squarebody Projects and Builds

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-04-2012, 11:50 PM   #826
mcbassin
Still Learning
 
mcbassin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Thanks for the Detailed explanation. I know it will take me a bunch of time when I get to that point. Keep up all the hard work, great job on the the tubs too!
Posted via Mobile Device
mcbassin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-04-2012, 11:55 PM   #827
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

after i finish the tubs i am going to re-shot the entire truk with poly fill then hopefully paint. For any one in this step of their builds i recommend sing U-POL URETHANE High Build DTM PRIMER. its good product and really fair priced at $65 it can be used as a DTM or high build. The valspar DTM i used was like 3 times more
Attached Images
 
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

Last edited by smokedat; 08-05-2012 at 12:21 AM.
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-05-2012, 03:55 PM   #828
rocking chevy
Registered User
 
rocking chevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 262
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

wow. I just read the whole thread. you have a great attention to detail, and your pickup looks fantastic. Keep up the great work.
rocking chevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 08:35 PM   #829
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

i got further along, i finished glassing the top and bottom of the pocket and finished the the low spots with short strand. The glass is what is holding the actual pocket i will finish sand it and complete the process with regular body filler. It is structurally sound i could pick up the tub by the pocket, like if it was made this way. I still need to graft the back section of the tub.
Attached Images
    
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2012, 08:37 PM   #830
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Gracias, rocking chevy for the kind words.


Quote:
Originally Posted by rocking chevy View Post
wow. I just read the whole thread. you have a great attention to detail, and your pickup looks fantastic. Keep up the great work.
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 04:10 AM   #831
Driver4r
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Corn-state
Posts: 11
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Just went thrue this whole thread, and WOW. Alot of work has gone into this so far. Alot more then i would want to do yet.
Good job so far.
Driver4r is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 11:00 AM   #832
rocking chevy
Registered User
 
rocking chevy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 262
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Quote:
Originally Posted by smokedat View Post
Gracias, rocking chevy for the kind words.
No problem, its just the truth.
rocking chevy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-07-2012, 11:09 AM   #833
mcbassin
Still Learning
 
mcbassin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

awesome work on the glass Alex!
mcbassin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2012, 12:59 AM   #834
slammed427
Registered User
 
slammed427's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Tempe, Az
Posts: 325
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Looks great man! Imma follow along to the end.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's
Soon to be Bagged and Injected
84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot.

Instagram: mmmdropp
slammed427 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2012, 01:12 AM   #835
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Thanks Mike, il try and post more detail pics and explanation of the glassing process to help any one with questions.

by the way when are you planning on spraying some color on your Truck?





Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbassin View Post
awesome work on the glass Alex!
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2012, 01:16 AM   #836
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Thanks Slammed427, glad to have you on-board



Quote:
Originally Posted by slammed427 View Post
Looks great man! Imma follow along to the end.
Posted via Mobile Device
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-08-2012, 08:26 AM   #837
mcbassin
Still Learning
 
mcbassin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Quote:
Originally Posted by smokedat View Post
Thanks Mike, il try and post more detail pics and explanation of the glassing process to help any one with questions.

by the way when are you planning on spraying some color on your Truck?





I am going to try to shoot some color this fall but not sure exactly. I have been working more hours than you can imagine. I just don't have any time left for working on the project. I'm still planning and buying parts just not building....

looking forward to your write up.
mcbassin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-17-2012, 06:04 AM   #838
68 TT
Still plays with trucks
 
68 TT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 3,556
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Great work on the gaps Alex.

The truck is looking fantastic. Keep it up.
__________________
miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577
69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been
69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc
68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E
79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars
68 TT is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-17-2012, 10:29 AM   #839
kainzien
Registered User
 
kainzien's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
Posts: 93
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Damn, nice build! I will definitely keep up with this one..
__________________
Chickenhouse chopshop
81 rcsb chevy bagged LS1/4l60E(under the knife)
94 ecswb L92 headed LQ9/ 4l80E(waiting to go under the knife)
78 rcsb chevy LQ4/4L80E
kainzien is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2012, 08:34 PM   #840
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

I hear ya, it seems theirs never enough time to do what you like best, but at least you have a job to continue buying parts lolol.

Im still with you get at me or PM when you get ready to paint.



Quote:
Originally Posted by mcbassin View Post
I am going to try to shoot some color this fall but not sure exactly. I have been working more hours than you can imagine. I just don't have any time left for working on the project. I'm still planning and buying parts just not building....

looking forward to your write up.
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2012, 08:36 PM   #841
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

thanks fellas



Quote:
Originally Posted by 68 TT View Post
Great work on the gaps Alex.

The truck is looking fantastic. Keep it up.
Quote:
Originally Posted by kainzien View Post
Damn, nice build! I will definitely keep up with this one..
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2012, 08:39 PM   #842
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

I got further along in the process the glass work is complete but i have to finish it with body filler then spray some high build as they had extensive work. Once i complete the tubz %100 i will do the write up.
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

Last edited by smokedat; 08-20-2012 at 08:48 PM.
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2012, 08:50 PM   #843
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

back panel cut and ready to be grafted
Attached Images
   
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2012, 08:55 PM   #844
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

here the bottom section has been complete, and there you have it fellas a moded out tub
Attached Images
   
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-20-2012, 09:34 PM   #845
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

I don't have any pics of the tub installed but I left a small gap of 1/8"+or- to avoid direct contact and rubbing off the clear and eventually the paint. I will use 3M one sided stick on tape to act as a gasket and sealer, once compressed you won't see the gap anyhow.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2012, 05:17 PM   #846
smokedat
Registered User
 
smokedat's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: santa paula Ca
Posts: 772
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

fresh off the gun paint still tacky one tub to go
Attached Images
  
__________________
Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time"

Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios
smokedat is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-26-2012, 09:25 PM   #847
aggie91
I'm just glad to be here!
 
aggie91's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Longview, TX
Posts: 4,788
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

Looking good!
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Karl



1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424

The LST Challenge:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257

Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn"
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618

1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305

Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square
aggie91 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-27-2012, 12:53 AM   #848
luifer76
Registered User
 
luifer76's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Southern California CA
Posts: 1,088
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

tubs look great bro nice job....
__________________
nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....
luifer76 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-27-2012, 08:44 AM   #849
mcbassin
Still Learning
 
mcbassin's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Oklahoma
Posts: 10,108
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

You never stop suprising me with your skills! Nice work Alex. Can't wait to see some paint on this ride.
mcbassin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-27-2012, 08:50 AM   #850
lolife99
67-72 parts collector,…
 
lolife99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 22,682
Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

You have done an amazing job modifying these tubz to work around your 73-80 hood hinges.
I have one question.
Aren't your wheels going to have to be WAY inside the fenders for them to clear the "pocket" you added?
Looks like they will have to to be 3"-4" inside the fender.
Attached Images
 
__________________
Keith

Convert to disc brakes.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823
lolife99 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
73c10, c10, cheyenne, ls1, swap


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:02 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com