69 long fleet- First build

[0331grunt]

I also got some items cleaned up, primed and ready to paint. My 8 y/o likes to help when its good for him.. I didn't get a pic of them in primer, but they are looking good. I went ahead and cleaned up my brake lines, too. I guess I'll try to reuse them, is this a good idea?

[Original67]

Originally Posted by 0331grunt

I also got some items cleaned up, primed and ready to paint. My 8 y/o likes to help when its good for him.. I didn't get a pic of them in primer, but they are looking good. I went ahead and cleaned up my brake lines, too. I guess I'll try to reuse them, is this a good idea?

Keep the kids busy it will be a great experience for them. Called my dad at the start of my current project 67' LWB and told him that I was sorry for all the times that he wanted me to help but I was to busy with my own stuff (even at 8 we have our own stuff man). I missed out on so many things including a complete frame construction for a 37 chevy prostreet. Man could I have learned so much.

All I ask is teach the kids the proper safety. (Googles, Gloves, ear plugs) Even at 31 I am still old school and dont do it but I always try to make sure the boy does.

[0331grunt]

Originally Posted by Original67

Keep the kids busy it will be a great experience for them. Called my dad at the start of my current project 67' LWB and told him that I was sorry for all the times that he wanted me to help but I was to busy with my own stuff (even at 8 we have our own stuff man). I missed out on so many things including a complete frame construction for a 37 chevy prostreet. Man could I have learned so much.

All I ask is teach the kids the proper safety. (Googles, Gloves, ear plugs) Even at 31 I am still old school and dont do it but I always try to make sure the boy does.

I try to get them involved as much as they can be. I don't push, but they like to get out some with me. I am the same way with safety items, but the boys don't usually come around when it gets 'loud', but I need to keep that in mind!
You'll have to check out the Oklahoma section and meet up next spring.. I might try to make the OKC area meet myself. Seems to be some interesting fellows here

[0331grunt]

Well, finally got some room in the garage to put some more stuff. Rolled the frame in and I actually have about 12" on either side to work but at least I can turn my little heater on and warm up (a little). I got some of the front suspension diassembled and continued cleaning up what I've got. Get some more pics soon, but this is all I took over the weekend.

[mcbassin]

Hey man, I feel your pain, I haven't got room for our project in my shop either. At least you got your chassis inside. All I have to do is get rid of more stuff and re-arrange shelves then I should be able to get it inside too with about 12" on either side (dang boat in the way!). Good progress!

[0331grunt]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey man, I feel your pain, I haven't got room for our project in my shop either. At least you got your chassis inside. All I have to do is get rid of more stuff and re-arrange shelves then I should be able to get it inside too with about 12" on either side (dang boat in the way!). Good progress!

I might have a place for that boat at my house...

[0331grunt]

Well, hope everyone had a blessed Christmas and got what they wanted... I got a cool sign from my boys and some time to work in my little shop! Found an interesting spot on my driver side front fender... guess I get to learn some body work after all! Hard to see in pics, but the bondo was almost 1/4" thick in some areas!! It must have been there before my stepdad got it, because I sure don't remember any of it while we had it... Got most of the suspension loose and ready to take off to clean/paint. Slow progress but here are some pics...

[JohnC]

Man I don't know how I have missed your build thread man. It was great meeting you yesterday. Like you said it's always nice to put a face to the name. The progress on your truck is coming along nicely. As for the rust in the doors, and the speaker cutouts you may talk to beechd. He picked up a parts truck that is the same color orange as yours. Can't remember what the doors looked like though. I think it's great that you are getting your kids involved. My dad isn't really into cars the way I was growing up so I didn't get that same experience. That and don't have anything passed down with some history like you have here. Keep it going man, and I'm subscribed now so now I can keep up.

[ripdog28]

Are you doing any work? All i see is your own kids working on it.

[JohnC]

[0331grunt]

Originally Posted by ripdog28

Are you doing any work? All i see is your own kids working on it.

Yeah, I am actually.. just hard to take pictures of myself working on it ... Besides, it's cheap labor

[0331grunt]

I got a little bit done over the weekend. Got the front suspension off and started cleaning on the control arms, spindles and all that.. gonna go back with original parts (with new bushings, bearings and seals of course), but clean/ paint them. Also got the trailing arms and rear end off truck (no pics of that).. I have some more cleaning and prep work, long week at work and supposed to be cold this week.. maybe next week I can get some more done. (Thanks JohnC for the help with uploading stuff!)

Front suspension gone

Looking better

My "workbench"

[bushytlb]

0331 grunt; looks like an ambitious project. Would like some more recent pictures to inspire those that are just geting started such as myself.One of my initial ascessments is that I need the support from under the cab floor to the frame. This includes the rubber mount as well. Any ways this is a pic of what I'm starting with, it runs and drives. I have had it since about 82. Though it hasn't been on the road since about 87. bushy

[JohnC]

Looking good man! Keep up the progress

[0331grunt]

Bushy, looks like a good place to start. I don't know if I have any advice for you, just learn everything you can from this site, it has been a great wealth of knowledge for me. I am pretty much just learning as I go.. so far so good ...
Here is what I have done over the past few days.

The springs are supposed to be orange, will repaint again..


The frame is looking good, I think..



Here is why I haven't got much done to the cab yet...