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Slmd92DIME · 01-22-2008, 11:48 AM

LOOKS AWESOME. Great work waitin on new pics

ClassicAutoResto · 01-22-2008, 12:49 PM

Are you going to keep the step up in the roof from the first cab all the way back or cut it out and just step up at the back cab??? Just curious. Jerry

PrerunnerRob · 01-22-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAutoResto

Are you going to keep the step up in the roof from the first cab all the way back or cut it out and just step up at the back cab??? Just curious. Jerry

I was debating this the other day, I think I'm going to keep it flat until the rear cab.
Anyone got a Surburban roof the want to donate?

Rokcrln · 01-22-2008, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TimE

You're not wasting any time on this one! Lovin' all the cool pics.
So, you decided on the suicide doors. That's gonna be sweet. I do have a question, though. For the latch assembly, are you going to use the B pillar/latch setup as the front of the rear set of doors so that the front door will overlap slightly and be seamless?(not sure if this ? makes sense/is worded properly) Just wondering on the exact plan of attack.

This is how I would do a crew cab if I were going to leave out the B pillar!

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Originally Posted by PrerunnerRob

I was debating this the other day, I think I'm going to keep it flat until the rear cab.

I would keep the front cab as is and and keep the roof high from that point back. It will be like the burb roof line and have a nice factory look to it. You will also gain a small bit of head room in the back seat.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

PrerunnerRob · 01-22-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

This is how I would do a crew cab if I were going to leave out the B pillar!

I would keep the front cab as is and and keep the roof high from that point back. It will be like the burb roof line and have a nice factory look to it. You will also gain a small bit of head room in the back seat.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I'd like the pillarless idea, but I'm just not comforable engineering something that locks together that way. My 01 Silverado squeaks from this area, I'd rather have 4 true doors, and no weird sounds.
So the sub roof rises up front, I hadn't noticed that before, it is definately something I will be looking at. Unfortunatly, no extra headroom, it's double walled on the inside and flat from front to rear.

poorboy · 01-22-2008, 03:11 PM

I was going through my old mags and found this and thought of you. It's a 62 GMC. Sorry for the crappy pic. It in Custom Classic Trucksjune 04 pg86.

jonzcustomshop · 01-22-2008, 10:25 PM

that is funny, I was just looking for that same issue...

jonzcustomshop · 01-22-2008, 10:30 PM

I think flat roof all the way to the back. more asthetically pleasing.
I have a spare truck roof, but you could probably get a whole truck for what the shipping would cost.

I found a pic of a rough one. :

Iron-Butt · 01-22-2008, 10:38 PM

Great progress.

Rokcrln · 01-23-2008, 12:15 AM

What I find really interesting is that the old style's keep comming back around. Look at the above add for the 4dr super short bed truck. Finaly chevy built one a few years ago to compete with all the ford explorer and toyota trucks that have come out with 5'+ beds. I think they look great with shorter beds on them but chevy forgot they have been doing this for 40+ yrs and all these young kids think it is a new invention

We have not decided on what year it will be (wife wants the 67-72) yet but we will be building a C50/60 into a 4dr short fleet bed for a tow rig/ family hauler with 10lug rims, duely and a diesel to boot. I think a 2ton dropped with side tanks (covered) and custom duelly fenders on the fleet side towing a 5th wheel trailer or my 70 2WD show Blazer (when I finish it) to the shows. I guess it depends what I find first or I might just build the cab and find a new salvaged 2ton chassie and build off that!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

98L150 · 01-23-2008, 03:45 AM

looking good. Here are some pics fo a crewcab I see when I go out to Phoenix. I took these pics last saturday night in Scottsdale

jeff

Dinos63 · 01-23-2008, 08:08 AM

I know that guy . that truck been around for a while, very clean. I was out there saturday night it was packed

**ChiefRocka** · 01-23-2008, 09:38 AM

Coming along nicely man !!! Let me know if you ever need a third set of hands !!

PrerunnerRob · 01-23-2008, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

Coming along nicely man !!! Let me know if you ever need a third set of hands !!

Will do, I'm on call for work all this week, so it might give me a chance to get some more done on Sat.

Woogeroo · 01-23-2008, 08:57 PM

I've pondered what a '64-'66 cab upfront would look like with a '60-'63 cab in the back... because of the way the doors lean forward on the '60-'63... I've thought it'd look snazzy since the '64-'66 doors the back of the door angles in toward the front like.

If that makes any sense...

Anyway, this looks like an interesting project to follow.

good luck,

-W

**ChiefRocka** · 01-23-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 98L150

looking good. Here are some pics fo a crewcab I see when I go out to Phoenix. I took these pics last saturday night in Scottsdale

jeff

That thing is nice.....being a long-bed with that long trim looks awesome !!!

joe231 · 01-24-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

that is funny, I was just looking for that same issue...

Can you e-mail me large images of those?

jmzjak@gmail.com

**ChiefRocka** · 01-26-2008, 10:59 PM

What's going on Robert ?

PrerunnerRob · 01-27-2008, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

What's going on Robert ?

This whole pillarless thing is killing me, I now see why they have one the conversions. It's going to be very slick when it's done, but this is causing me a major headache! I'll bring the camera along tomorrow, and post some pictures later in the afternoon.

ClassicAutoResto · 01-28-2008, 01:06 AM

Robert.....did you find out anything on the roof section?????? Just wondering, Thanks, Jerry

PrerunnerRob · 01-28-2008, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAutoResto

Robert.....did you find out anything on the roof section?????? Just wondering, Thanks, Jerry

Yes I did, I'm going to send you detailed pictures later. Sorry it's taking so long, I have been doing a bunch of OT at work.

ClassicAutoResto · 01-28-2008, 09:40 AM

No problem!!! As I said no hurry, just touching base, please do it at your convenience....I appreciate the help!!!!!!! Jerry

PrerunnerRob · 01-28-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ClassicAutoResto

No problem!!! As I said no hurry, just touching base, please do it at your convenience....I appreciate the help!!!!!!! Jerry

I got pulled to go back to work sat as soon as I got to the shop, I will get you the pictures when I go back there Mon at the latest.

**slepysal** · 01-28-2008, 12:41 PM

cool deal,looking forward to seeing the pics

**ChiefRocka** · 02-04-2008, 01:51 AM

You on it today ??

01-22-2008, 11:48 AM	#101
Slmd92DIME Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 481	Re: Crewcab build LOOKS AWESOME. Great work waitin on new pics

01-22-2008, 12:49 PM	#102
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Crewcab build Are you going to keep the step up in the roof from the first cab all the way back or cut it out and just step up at the back cab??? Just curious. Jerry

01-22-2008, 03:11 PM	#106
poorboy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Oregon City, Or Posts: 758	Re: Crewcab build I was going through my old mags and found this and thought of you. It's a 62 GMC. Sorry for the crappy pic. It in Custom Classic Trucksjune 04 pg86. __________________ 63 short fleet Patina build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=287751 Man I want another one.

01-22-2008, 10:25 PM	#107
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Crewcab build that is funny, I was just looking for that same issue... Attached Images

01-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#108
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: Crewcab build I think flat roof all the way to the back. more asthetically pleasing. I have a spare truck roof, but you could probably get a whole truck for what the shipping would cost. I found a pic of a rough one. : Attached Images Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 01-22-2008 at 10:32 PM.

01-22-2008, 10:38 PM	#109
Iron-Butt 454 club Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,348	Re: Crewcab build Great progress. __________________ David 1965 Chevrolet c-10 454 automatic Custom bbw swb. 1965 Chevrolet C-10 swb (Sold) 1963 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl automatic with dual exhaust, pb, ps and 17's. R.I.P "I will miss you. 1967 Chevrolet C-10 6 Cyl Custom lwb 1939 Chevrolet Coupe, 350 v8 automatic. 1935 Chevrolet 2 Dr Standard in the works. 2015 Harley Davidson Street Glide. 2023 Chevrolet Stingray Z51 Convertible. I never want to grow up.

01-23-2008, 12:15 AM	#110
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Crewcab build What I find really interesting is that the old style's keep comming back around. Look at the above add for the 4dr super short bed truck. Finaly chevy built one a few years ago to compete with all the ford explorer and toyota trucks that have come out with 5'+ beds. I think they look great with shorter beds on them but chevy forgot they have been doing this for 40+ yrs and all these young kids think it is a new invention We have not decided on what year it will be (wife wants the 67-72) yet but we will be building a C50/60 into a 4dr short fleet bed for a tow rig/ family hauler with 10lug rims, duely and a diesel to boot. I think a 2ton dropped with side tanks (covered) and custom duelly fenders on the fleet side towing a 5th wheel trailer or my 70 2WD show Blazer (when I finish it) to the shows. I guess it depends what I find first or I might just build the cab and find a new salvaged 2ton chassie and build off that! Kevin LFD Inc.

01-23-2008, 03:45 AM	#111
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: Crewcab build looking good. Here are some pics fo a crewcab I see when I go out to Phoenix. I took these pics last saturday night in Scottsdale jeff Attached Images __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

01-23-2008, 08:08 AM	#112
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Crewcab build I know that guy . that truck been around for a while, very clean. I was out there saturday night it was packed __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

01-23-2008, 09:38 AM	#113
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build Coming along nicely man !!! Let me know if you ever need a third set of hands !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-23-2008, 08:57 PM	#115
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Crewcab build I've pondered what a '64-'66 cab upfront would look like with a '60-'63 cab in the back... because of the way the doors lean forward on the '60-'63... I've thought it'd look snazzy since the '64-'66 doors the back of the door angles in toward the front like. If that makes any sense... Anyway, this looks like an interesting project to follow. good luck, -W

01-26-2008, 10:59 PM	#118
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build What's going on Robert ? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-28-2008, 01:06 AM	#120
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Crewcab build Robert.....did you find out anything on the roof section?????? Just wondering, Thanks, Jerry

01-28-2008, 09:40 AM	#122
ClassicAutoResto Rust Buster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 558	Re: Crewcab build No problem!!! As I said no hurry, just touching base, please do it at your convenience....I appreciate the help!!!!!!! Jerry

01-28-2008, 12:41 PM	#124
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Crewcab build cool deal,looking forward to seeing the pics __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "



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02-04-2008, 01:51 AM	#125
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,147	Re: Crewcab build You on it today ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

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