The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network
Page 3 of 9 12 3 45678 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/index.php)
-   4x4 Projects and Builds (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/forumdisplay.php?f=141)
-   -   New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 (https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=269534)

vtblazer 03-17-2008 05:20 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 2629525)
Thanks, I really need to hire someone
Awe, was all ready to apply until I read the rest of it...:lol:

Good to hear your busy.

Frizzle Fry 03-17-2008 07:19 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 2627902)
This is a '57 HT we painted this week.
Can you tell us what those color names are? Looks great!

Musclerodz 03-17-2008 07:56 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry (Post 2629870)
Can you tell us what those color names are? Looks great!
Viper Red, and Fleet GM white code 8550

Musclerodz 03-28-2008 03:36 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Truck cab was blasted today and was worse than originally thought. Economically not feasible to repair unfortunately. Amazingly everything else is in very nice condition. Everything should be blasted by the weekend. Now to start hunting a cab.

Musclerodz 06-15-2008 02:16 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
3 Attachment(s)
Been awhile since an update. Cab was full of rust in the cowl area so we started looking for a better cab. Could not find one that did not need any less work than what we already had.

I had a '72 GMC cab we had purchased for the A/C system, cab was junk or so I thought. One we got it disassembled, found the cowl area was in excellent shape so we took 2 cabs and made on good one. Pics show the cabs tacked together. Rust repair has already started and will also being installing a new correct 67-68 firewall. Now that the '57 Chevy we restored is done, updates on this truck should be more frequent.

semperfidoordie 06-15-2008 02:26 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 2577062)
Mike, I don't know what I was thinking, for some reason I thought you were jet-setting across the U.S. to work on these projects, lol feel like a tool!
I know where Washington is, we lived there for a couple years, moved from there 6+ years ago to Alaska, just moved back to Norman. We lived right on the corner (across the street from the community center) before you cross the old bridge, going out of town.
where in Alaska? that's where I'm originally from:metal:

original_balzer 06-15-2008 05:36 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Very nice work! 1 thing though you should cover the tires and wheels EVEN if they are junkers. Just shows attention to detail. AND I have a pet peave about it, I lent some spare tires and wheels to a friend so he could get his truck painted, I got painted tires and wheels back.

Musclerodz 06-28-2008 01:20 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
4 Attachment(s)
Here is a few more pics of the recent repairs. Front cab supports fixed, inner rocker drop offs both sides, both "A" pillars repaired, both outer rockers, and the radio area repaired. All that is left is to replace the 71-72 firewall with a 67-68 firewall, and the right cab corner. Enjoy!

trx450duner 06-28-2008 02:41 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lafayette 68K20 (Post 2623422)
Mike - I got a high hump cover (with no holes) on it's way to you from west Texas. You should get it by mid-next week, if not earlier - found it on the boards. Regarding the steering column - what should I expect to pay for that, assuming I find a complete 67-72 steering column from a manual tranny truck that came stock w/power steering? Thanks!
I have a non-tilt, manual trans, power steering column that is complete if you are still looking for one. I am in southern california so not sure how much shipping would be but let me know if your still looking for one.

Travis

Musclerodz 06-28-2008 07:37 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by trx450duner (Post 2784727)
I have a non-tilt, manual trans, power steering column that is complete if you are still looking for one. I am in southern california so not sure how much shipping would be but let me know if your still looking for one.

Travis
Don't need the column anymore, thanks

~Shep~ 07-01-2008 03:57 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
This is awsome! Inspired and jealous at the same time!

Musclerodz 07-11-2008 10:59 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
2 Attachment(s)
Cab is finished with the cab corner repaired, and the new 67-68 firewall installed in place of the 72 firewall that was removed. I now have a 100% RUST FREE A/C cab. This was not the cheap way to go about it, but every cab we found needed similar amounts of needed repair, just in different locations. Also by doing what we did, we did not tamper with the vin to the truck.

joe231 07-11-2008 11:12 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
nice work!

Yukon Jack 07-16-2008 12:46 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Great project to watch - you do great work.

killer71 07-16-2008 01:10 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Good Job!!

Hart_Rod 07-16-2008 08:01 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 2802039)
Cab is finished with the cab corner repaired, and the new 67-68 firewall installed in place of the 72 firewall that was removed. I now have a 100% RUST FREE A/C cab. This was not the cheap way to go about it, but every cab we found needed similar amounts of needed repair, just in different locations. Also by doing what we did, we did not tamper with the vin to the truck.
Nice job on the cab, it looks pretty sweet............:metal:.

Musclerodz 07-16-2008 10:43 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Thanks everyone. I should have updates on the chassis very soon. I am in the middle of finishing the paint on the suspension so I can start assembly. Most everything is sitting here ready to install.

Musclerodz 08-01-2008 01:46 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
3 Attachment(s)
Fenders and doors ready for sealer and color. I had the front clip reblasted yesterday and will be starting body work Monday. We are priming the bed today.

joe231 08-01-2008 02:57 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
nice!

Musclerodz 08-02-2008 02:57 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
3 Attachment(s)
pics from Friday. Bed pics were rotated, don't know why they are not now.

454_72_4X4 08-02-2008 03:31 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
This is gonna be a sweet truck! Exellent work!

Just for my own curiosity. What the differences between a 68 and a 72 firewall?


Quote:
Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 2809564)
Thanks everyone. I should have updates on the chassis very soon. I am in the middle of finishing the paint on the suspension so I can start assembly. Most everything is sitting here ready to install.
Cool! I'm curious about the drivetrain.

Musclerodz 08-02-2008 06:42 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by 454_72_4X4 (Post 2832826)
This is gonna be a sweet truck! Exellent work!

Just for my own curiosity. What the differences between a 68 and a 72 firewall?




Cool! I'm curious about the drivetrain.
The stamping is different on the driver side and also has some different hole locations. You can kind of see the difference in the pics in post 55 and post 62. Minor differences the casual observer would never catch, but someone who knows these trucks would catch. It will be very hard to figure out now that the front clip is from a '72.

The drivetrain is a rebuilt 327, NV4500 5 speed with hyd clutch, rebuilt 205 transfer case, 73 front dif with disc brakes, HO52 rear.

FRENCHBLUE72 08-03-2008 11:55 AM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
Nice work.....

msgross 08-03-2008 12:40 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
just found this build... nice work so far... Wonder if that hidden object was an OSHA requirement? :lol:

I say that it was the original owner's stash for those "chance" encounters at the Saloon after the rodeo! You are in OK right?

Musclerodz 08-05-2008 06:09 PM
Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20
 
2 Attachment(s)
Front bed panel was replaced today. Looked good until it was closely examined and was starting to rot through at the roll on top of the panel.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:45 AM.
Page 3 of 9 12 3 45678 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

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