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mcbassin · 08-27-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by nobolt

......any progress?

X2?

What's up? long time no update?

502ms · 08-27-2013, 11:35 PM

Don't quit! I'm loving my 6.0 and 6 speed

You can do it!
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68 TT · 08-28-2013, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

X2?

What's up? long time no update?

Yea, what he said.

Hope its not stuck in paint prison.

CheyenneShop · 08-28-2013, 04:17 PM

Me too!
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trkfrk · 09-26-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

X2?

What's up? long time no update?

Sorry for no updates lately. I didn't want to show you guys the pictures of the spider webs accumulating on my ride. My two beautiful teenage kids and Their sports have been taking my time and money. I have held off on painting the truck in search of 2 original fenders. I will keep you guys updated and Thank You for following my now 3 year long build.
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mcbassin · 09-27-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by trkfrk

Sorry for no updates lately. I didn't want to show you guys the pictures of the spider webs accumulating on my ride. My two beautiful teenage kids and Their sports have been taking my time and money. I have held off on painting the truck in search of 2 original fenders. I will keep you guys updated and Thank You for following my now 3 year long build.

I can totally relate to that. I have two kids too. I have followed all their sports too. I have been on mine three years too now.
I agree with you on the original fenders. That's the only way to go man.
I'm making an attempt to use all GM sheetmetal on my project. What a pain.

trkfrk · 09-27-2013, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

I can totally relate to that. I have two kids too. I have followed all their sports too. I have been on mine three years too now.
I agree with you on the original fenders. That's the only way to go man.
I'm making an attempt to use all GM sheetmetal on my project. What a pain.

Your 100% right. Lesson learned. The aftermarket sheet metal isn't the same. I haven't come this far to make the most noticeable thing (body) be my biggest mistake. If the paint and body don't come out near perfect It would be even harder to finish the build. I am hoping the original fenders will help align the front clip. Right now the body lines don't match the doors and I am not happy with it. If I have to replace all of the aftermarket sheet metal with original then that's what I'm doing. Almost wishing I stuck with the GMC clip but still love the slant noses. Good luck on your build and looking forward to seeing it complete.
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trkfrk · 09-27-2013, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 502ms

Don't quit! I'm loving my 6.0 and 6 speed

You can do it!
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Your ride came out awesome! Love the video! Makes me want to run out to the garage and get to work.
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trkfrk · 11-27-2013, 10:57 AM

Great News! After months of looking I found a complete rust free front clip off a 67. Came complete with core support and inner fenders. The guy also through in 4 doors with all of the glass. Now I can get back to work. I will keep you all updated with photos.

Low Elco · 11-27-2013, 11:19 AM

Woo hoo! Progress!

mcmlxix · 11-28-2013, 06:11 AM

I saw that clip on CL... nice score.

mcbassin · 11-28-2013, 11:40 PM

Congrats on scoring the front clip and doors.

MashTheGas 72 · 11-29-2013, 05:49 PM

Awesome Project. Subscribed.

trkfrk · 12-01-2013, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Woo hoo! Progress!

Yes finally! I plan on setting the front clip on my frame to see how well it aligns up before I disassemble it. The left front fender has some filler in it so I plan on stripping everything down to metal.

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Originally Posted by mcmlxix

I saw that clip on CL... nice score.

Thanks! I was surprised how hard it was to find.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Congrats on scoring the front clip and doors.

Thanks

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Originally Posted by MashTheGas 72

Awesome Project. Subscribed.

Thanks

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:30 PM

I picked up my new front clip from my buddy's house yesterday. I removed the aftermarket clip and installed the original sheet metal clip. The clip was originally on a 1967 C20 with dual batteries. I didn't know dual battery's were an option back then. I couldn't believe how well everything lined up. There is a lot of work to do on this front end but I believe it will be worth it. Today I am going to remove the front end and start stripping the paint in preparation for body work and primer.

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:43 PM

More pics

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:46 PM

Picture 3

trkfrk · 12-15-2013, 04:49 PM

Picture 4

gringoloco · 12-15-2013, 06:21 PM

Nice work! GM sheetmetal is worth the effort. Watching to see how you tackle the hydro clutch...

Pegman · 12-15-2013, 07:09 PM

Looking good keep it up

BigCountryx · 12-17-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice work! GM sheetmetal is worth the effort. Watching to see how you tackle the hydro clutch...

You took the words out of my mouth on both counts!!!

knomadd · 12-17-2013, 07:06 PM

Nice project... I'll follow along.

trkfrk · 12-17-2013, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Nice work! GM sheetmetal is worth the effort. Watching to see how you tackle the hydro clutch...

Thanks! I feel like I am starting over a little bit but it will be worth it at the end. The clutch shouldn't be to bad. There are a couple of guys on here that did the same conversions and made it look easy.

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Originally Posted by Pegman

Looking good keep it up

Thank You

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Originally Posted by BigCountryx

You took the words out of my mouth on both counts!!!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Nice project... I'll follow along.

Thanks. I will try to keep the updates coming.

**68 Four on the Floor** · 12-21-2013, 08:32 PM

Was that front clip off an old Coke truck? looks like its in awesome shape. Nice score dual battery mounts. Been thinking of getting a drivers side mount for mine so it would look more OE

trkfrk · 12-21-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 68 Four on the Floor

Was that front clip off an old Coke truck? looks like its in awesome shape. Nice score dual battery mounts. Been thinking of getting a drivers side mount for mine so it would look more OE

I am not sure where the clip came from but so far I am very happy with it. I have spent the last couple of days stripping the hood to bare metal and found no filler. There are a few dings that need repaired but that's it. Send me a PM and I will send you the battery mount. I will not need it.

08-27-2013, 11:35 PM	#227
502ms Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,523	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Don't quit! I'm loving my 6.0 and 6 speed You can do it! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Best Regards, Leon M. Instagram: @TheDirtyDianah Bagged \| 6.0L LS \| T-56 (6-Speed Manual) \| Turbo Burnout/Rolling Video: Chevy C10 Stepside 6.0L LSx & 6-Speed Manual

08-28-2013, 04:17 PM	#229
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11-27-2013, 10:57 AM	#234
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Great News! After months of looking I found a complete rust free front clip off a 67. Came complete with core support and inner fenders. The guy also through in 4 doors with all of the glass. Now I can get back to work. I will keep you all updated with photos. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

11-27-2013, 11:19 AM	#235
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Woo hoo! Progress! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

11-28-2013, 06:11 AM	#236
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I saw that clip on CL... nice score. __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-28-2013, 11:40 PM	#237
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Congrats on scoring the front clip and doors. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-29-2013, 05:49 PM	#238
MashTheGas 72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Folkston Ga Posts: 178	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome Project. Subscribed. __________________ 72 GMC 1/2 Ton

12-15-2013, 04:30 PM	#240
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I picked up my new front clip from my buddy's house yesterday. I removed the aftermarket clip and installed the original sheet metal clip. The clip was originally on a 1967 C20 with dual batteries. I didn't know dual battery's were an option back then. I couldn't believe how well everything lined up. There is a lot of work to do on this front end but I believe it will be worth it. Today I am going to remove the front end and start stripping the paint in preparation for body work and primer. Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 04:43 PM	#241
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual More pics Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 04:46 PM	#242
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Picture 3 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 04:49 PM	#243
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Picture 4 Attached Images __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

12-15-2013, 06:21 PM	#244
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12-15-2013, 07:09 PM	#245
Pegman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kelowna BC Canada Posts: 191	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looking good keep it up __________________ Canada eh! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=598553

12-17-2013, 07:06 PM	#247
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice project... I'll follow along. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

12-21-2013, 08:32 PM	#249
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Was that front clip off an old Coke truck? looks like its in awesome shape. Nice score dual battery mounts. Been thinking of getting a drivers side mount for mine so it would look more OE



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