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TXgearhead67 · 10-29-2017, 09:27 AM

Got a little work time in yesterday. Got the rear end final install. Gonna try and start on the front after church today.

As I said in another thread found some serious rust. Looking for a better cab. Cut the roof off and found a ton of epoxy filler. A lot of rust under the lower cowl panel. If I can't find a good cab I'll fix it but that's the long road for sure.

TXgearhead67 · 11-07-2017, 03:07 PM

She's a rolling chassis again! I still gotta plumb the brakes and tighten steering components. Another week or so and it's body work time.

TXgearhead67 · 11-07-2017, 03:08 PM

This is my "handy" jack stand pad. Lol

TXgearhead67 · 11-09-2017, 08:45 PM

I got the control arm shafts tightened tonight. My hat is off to you guys who do that from under the truck. I was able to tighten them from the top and it was still a pain in the butt. I used a box end wrench and a 3' cheater pipe on all of them. Started tightening the steering components and broke a grease fitting in the idler arm. There's $25 I'll never see again. I'm still looking for a donor cab. Supposed to look at another one next week. Maybe it'll be better than mine. I've looked at 3 of them so far and can't find one worth the time and money yet but I know there's one out there. Lol

**Steeveedee** · 11-09-2017, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TXgearhead67

I got the control arm shafts tightened tonight. My hat is off to you guys who do that from under the truck. I was able to tighten them from the top and it was still a pain in the butt. I used a box end wrench and a 3' cheater pipe on all of them. Started tightening the steering components and broke a grease fitting in the idler arm. There's $25 I'll never see again. I'm still looking for a donor cab. Supposed to look at another one next week. Maybe it'll be better than mine. I've looked at 3 of them so far and can't find one worth the time and money yet but I know there's one out there. Lol

Get an appropriate size left hand drill bit and easy-out. You should be able to remove it without replacing parts. Except the Zerk, of course.

TXgearhead67 · 12-31-2017, 02:17 AM

I guess I need to update this post. I’ve got a little sidetracked building a new garage but I have been making progress. I have the bed mocked up and started body work on it. Replaced the angle strips on sides, new rear cross sill, new front panel, and all the bed bolts. I ran across a good deal from Mar-K and ordered oak wood bed with hidden bolts and hidden bolt bed strips. Went ahead and ordered their SS tailgate hinges and locks so I can get rid of the chains. I believe I’m gonna paint the wood black. I also filled in the stake pockets and capped the rear bed rails. Started fitting and welding the gas filler door in for rear tank. I’m getting close to starting the repairs on the cab.

cpnbnanamn · 01-02-2018, 09:45 PM

Where did you get the gas tank door, filler?

mag c10 · 01-03-2018, 11:27 AM

Great looking truck, Gearhead. Do you know what the backspacing is on your wheels? I have a similar build, and I am about to order wheels and tires, and I want to make sure I order ones that won't rub.

Thanks!

**GAc10boy** · 01-03-2018, 04:34 PM

I'm in on this one. Great work!

TXgearhead67 · 01-03-2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cpnbnanamn

Where did you get the gas tank door, filler?

I have a 1991 mustang parts car that I robbed it from. The inner spill pan fits perfectly also and the filler tube is the same size as the Boyd tank I got. I do have to cut the filler tube and rotate it to line up with the tank neck but that’s no big deal. The only thing I’m not crazy about is that it opens the wrong way but I ca live with that.

TXgearhead67 · 01-03-2018, 09:58 PM

[QUOTE=mag c10;8150859]Great looking truck, Gearhead. Do you know what the backspacing is on your wheels? I have a similar build, and I am about to order wheels and tires, and I want to make sure I order ones that

Thanks bud! Here’s the info on my wheels. Their Ridler 695.

**zicc1835** · 01-04-2018, 12:23 AM

stumbled across this tonight nice work im going to ridr shot gun

TXgearhead67 · 01-09-2018, 10:39 PM

I started fabn the tailgate tonight. It was pretty beat up so I gave it a little facelift. I’m gonna weld it up and body fill it to make sure it turns out good. If it doesn’t I’ll just buy one. I’ve got hidden hinges and latch kit from Mar-k to go on it also.

TXgearhead67 · 01-11-2018, 11:55 PM

I dont have any pics tonight but I was able to weld the tailgate up and start grinding it back down. I do have a pic of our new shop dog. This is Maggie Sue. She is a Goldador. Mother is full blood yellow lab and father is full blood golden retriever. She’s spoiled already.

67ChevyRedneck · 01-12-2018, 12:44 AM

What a cutie!

Don't forget her lungs are as sensitive as ours, so kick her out for stinky stuff (wife's a veterinarian - I hear so many stories of dogs with lung problems from 2nd hand smoke, etc.)

Great project as well!

I put an 88-98 Silverado/Tahoe/Burb/S10 and all their twins door on my stepside like 12 years ago.

hewittca · 01-12-2018, 09:37 AM

That custom tailgate is awesome! I usually don't like custom mods that mess with stock body lines or dimensions, but that looks right at home. Definitely gives some dimension to the flat stepside gates. Nice work.

TXgearhead67 · 02-01-2018, 10:35 PM

Well it’s a shame you can’t buy used welding machines and use them for another 20 Years and have them weld good. Lol just kidding. My old Miller 130 mig had seen better days. I ordered a Miller 215 to replace it. We just got it in today and haven’t welded with it yet but I bet it’s way better. I have a whole cab repair job test it out on lol. It’s a multiprocessor that will TIG, MIG, and Stick all in one.

**Steeveedee** · 02-02-2018, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TXgearhead67

Well it’s a shame you can’t buy used welding machines and use them for another 20 Years and have them weld good. Lol just kidding. My old Miller 130 mig had seen better days. I ordered a Miller 215 to replace it. We just got it in today and haven’t welded with it yet but I bet it’s way better. I have a whole cab repair job test it out on lol. It’s a multiprocessor that will TIG, MIG, and Stick all in one.

Niiice! No bird-doo welds in your future.

aggie91 · 02-02-2018, 04:03 PM

I'm just down the road from you. Will have to follow along on your build.

TXgearhead67 · 02-02-2018, 05:26 PM

Thanks fellas. Aggie91 I’m always in Longview have to meet up at a show or something.

**Boog** · 02-02-2018, 08:34 PM

Maggie Sue has done moved in. Love the pups.

TXgearhead67 · 02-27-2018, 02:03 PM

Been doing a lot of work on the old truck. Installed Mar-K hidden hinges and SS latches. I’m real happy how those turned out.

TXgearhead67 · 02-27-2018, 02:10 PM

We finally got the cab in the shop. My stepson built a cab dolly for it. Here’s some before pics.

TXgearhead67 · 02-27-2018, 02:14 PM

More rust.

TXgearhead67 · 02-27-2018, 02:15 PM

I made a patch for the upper windshield seams that were gone.

10-29-2017, 09:27 AM	#51
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! Got a little work time in yesterday. Got the rear end final install. Gonna try and start on the front after church today. As I said in another thread found some serious rust. Looking for a better cab. Cut the roof off and found a ton of epoxy filler. A lot of rust under the lower cowl panel. If I can't find a good cab I'll fix it but that's the long road for sure. Attached Images

11-07-2017, 03:07 PM	#52
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! She's a rolling chassis again! I still gotta plumb the brakes and tighten steering components. Another week or so and it's body work time. Attached Images

11-07-2017, 03:08 PM	#53
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! This is my "handy" jack stand pad. Lol Attached Images

11-09-2017, 08:45 PM	#54
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! I got the control arm shafts tightened tonight. My hat is off to you guys who do that from under the truck. I was able to tighten them from the top and it was still a pain in the butt. I used a box end wrench and a 3' cheater pipe on all of them. Started tightening the steering components and broke a grease fitting in the idler arm. There's $25 I'll never see again. I'm still looking for a donor cab. Supposed to look at another one next week. Maybe it'll be better than mine. I've looked at 3 of them so far and can't find one worth the time and money yet but I know there's one out there. Lol

12-31-2017, 02:17 AM	#56
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! I guess I need to update this post. I’ve got a little sidetracked building a new garage but I have been making progress. I have the bed mocked up and started body work on it. Replaced the angle strips on sides, new rear cross sill, new front panel, and all the bed bolts. I ran across a good deal from Mar-K and ordered oak wood bed with hidden bolts and hidden bolt bed strips. Went ahead and ordered their SS tailgate hinges and locks so I can get rid of the chains. I believe I’m gonna paint the wood black. I also filled in the stake pockets and capped the rear bed rails. Started fitting and welding the gas filler door in for rear tank. I’m getting close to starting the repairs on the cab. Attached Images

01-02-2018, 09:45 PM	#57
cpnbnanamn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 115	Re: 1967 step side build! Where did you get the gas tank door, filler? __________________ '67 C10 SWB - (frame-off in progress) '78 K5 Blazer - LQ4/4L65e - 4WD

01-03-2018, 11:27 AM	#58
mag c10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alabaster, Alabama Posts: 18	Re: 1967 step side build! Great looking truck, Gearhead. Do you know what the backspacing is on your wheels? I have a similar build, and I am about to order wheels and tires, and I want to make sure I order ones that won't rub. Thanks! __________________ Mark _____________________________________________ 1968 c10 stepside 1948 GMC 1969 Chevelle

01-03-2018, 04:34 PM	#59
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: 1967 step side build! I'm in on this one. Great work! __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

01-03-2018, 09:58 PM	#61
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! [QUOTE=mag c10;8150859]Great looking truck, Gearhead. Do you know what the backspacing is on your wheels? I have a similar build, and I am about to order wheels and tires, and I want to make sure I order ones that Thanks bud! Here’s the info on my wheels. Their Ridler 695. Attached Images

01-04-2018, 12:23 AM	#62
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01-09-2018, 10:39 PM	#63
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! I started fabn the tailgate tonight. It was pretty beat up so I gave it a little facelift. I’m gonna weld it up and body fill it to make sure it turns out good. If it doesn’t I’ll just buy one. I’ve got hidden hinges and latch kit from Mar-k to go on it also. Attached Images

01-11-2018, 11:55 PM	#64
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! I dont have any pics tonight but I was able to weld the tailgate up and start grinding it back down. I do have a pic of our new shop dog. This is Maggie Sue. She is a Goldador. Mother is full blood yellow lab and father is full blood golden retriever. She’s spoiled already. Attached Images

01-12-2018, 12:44 AM	#65
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: 1967 step side build! What a cutie! Don't forget her lungs are as sensitive as ours, so kick her out for stinky stuff (wife's a veterinarian - I hear so many stories of dogs with lung problems from 2nd hand smoke, etc.) Great project as well! I put an 88-98 Silverado/Tahoe/Burb/S10 and all their twins door on my stepside like 12 years ago. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-12-2018, 09:37 AM	#66
hewittca Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mocksville, NC Posts: 1,731	Re: 1967 step side build! That custom tailgate is awesome! I usually don't like custom mods that mess with stock body lines or dimensions, but that looks right at home. Definitely gives some dimension to the flat stepside gates. Nice work. __________________ Builds: Green Gus the 68 C10 ; Sullii the 72 1500 - Instagram: @dr.hewitt - C10 Concept/Development Photos: Master Thread

02-01-2018, 10:35 PM	#67
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! Well it’s a shame you can’t buy used welding machines and use them for another 20 Years and have them weld good. Lol just kidding. My old Miller 130 mig had seen better days. I ordered a Miller 215 to replace it. We just got it in today and haven’t welded with it yet but I bet it’s way better. I have a whole cab repair job test it out on lol. It’s a multiprocessor that will TIG, MIG, and Stick all in one. Attached Images



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02-02-2018, 04:03 PM	#69
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02-02-2018, 05:26 PM	#70
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! Thanks fellas. Aggie91 I’m always in Longview have to meet up at a show or something.

02-02-2018, 08:34 PM	#71
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02-27-2018, 02:03 PM	#72
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! Been doing a lot of work on the old truck. Installed Mar-K hidden hinges and SS latches. I’m real happy how those turned out. Attached Images

02-27-2018, 02:10 PM	#73
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! We finally got the cab in the shop. My stepson built a cab dolly for it. Here’s some before pics. Attached Images

02-27-2018, 02:14 PM	#74
TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! More rust. Attached Images

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TXgearhead67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Carthage Texas Posts: 175	Re: 1967 step side build! I made a patch for the upper windshield seams that were gone.

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