My trash truck make over - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tcoop68 · 02-19-2015, 08:34 PM

Here is a photo of my 72 truck I bought 25 years ago for $250.00 it had a blown motor , I installed a 350 in her I had and used her as a trash hauler once in a while so I figured she paid her dues so I started the transformation I felt she earned I will put on progress photos I've done to her when possible . Wish me luck.

tcoop68 · 02-20-2015, 09:40 PM

Working on the rust she was ate up replacing typical areas. Could someone tell me why my photo is upside down

sduckworth13 · 02-21-2015, 08:12 AM

If you post from your phone sometimes the picture doesn't orient correctly. Edit that picture by rotating it one time...save...edit...now rotate to original position...save. Then try and post the same picture. It works everytime for me.

tcoop68 · 02-22-2015, 03:20 AM

Thanks Scott

68Gold/white · 02-22-2015, 04:56 PM

LOL, Awesome trash truck!!! My current trash truck is an 85 ford, I bought it for about half it's scrap value, because I desperately needed a pickup...until I get my 67 C-10 on the road (THEN, the poc ford WILL get scrapped...), then on to the 68...

71's and 72's are the best pickups to start out with, already having disc brakes, the most important option!!!

Carry on!!!

cooperhw · 02-23-2015, 01:19 PM

Sweet. Love it when another one is getting saved by an enthusiast.

flipped your pic for you.

tcoop68 · 02-24-2015, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by cooperhw

Sweet. Love it when another one is getting saved by an enthusiast.

flipped your pic for you.

Thanks my friend

cooperhw · 02-24-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tcoop68

Thanks my friend

You are welcome, and also "My Friend" now.

Keep up the good work and post some pics. I plan on finally getting back on my build full speed ahead. Had a bunch of stuff on the plate that I had to get off there. Done. Now it's Truck Time.

tcoop68 · 02-24-2015, 12:01 PM

Getting ready for some floor repairs . I enjoy messing with these old timers.

gdavis · 02-24-2015, 12:49 AM

don't forget to weld braces in the inside of your can , where you removed the sheet metal. It will limit the cab from spreading, it will only take a few minutes and will save you a lot of head ackes. george

tcoop68 · 02-24-2015, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

don't forget to weld braces in the inside of your can , where you removed the sheet metal. It will limit the cab from spreading, it will only take a few minutes and will save you a lot of head ackes. george

I can tell you know your trucks, thanks for the advise I've already built the truck actually drive it once in a while just taking my time and showing build photos , I did add braces in before I welded new metal in I lucked out this time but should have welded them in first I'm building a 67 GMC right now ,also as you can see in my profile I've also been working on a 68 for a while just when I'm not busy on others. Again thanks for the advice maybe someone that has never built one before will read this and we can help him.

**Daubs** · 02-24-2015, 09:43 AM

Post. More. Pictures. Please

swamp rat · 02-26-2015, 01:29 AM

Dang man can you come out here and do my cab next?? LOL!

keh27 · 02-26-2015, 09:51 AM

nice build

tcoop68 · 02-27-2015, 12:32 AM

Thanks guys for the complements if possible I would try and help all you brothers out. I put some good noise and insulation down before putting in new carpet , I also put it behind the gas tank it really helps with coolness and noise.

tcoop68 · 02-28-2015, 02:05 AM

Here's another photo body back on frame .

tcoop68 · 03-02-2015, 12:40 AM

I think this aluminum radiator should keep her cool.

tcoop68 · 03-02-2015, 08:24 PM

Progress! She's coming back to life.

swamp rat · 03-02-2015, 08:34 PM

Your one of a handfull here that seem to have the ability to get a lot done in a short amount of time!

tcoop68 · 03-02-2015, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Your one of a handfull here that seem to have the ability to get a lot done in a short amount of time!

Swamp rat I've acually got the truck 95% done I've just slowly posted photos of the build , I actually just posted a new thread on a 67 I'm doing now I got a full time job in the oilfield so I know what you mean about time so it did take a while but I never get in a hurry , I got to many Hobbies , bow hunting , fishing you know fun stuff. I'll get to the final photo shortly the 72 turned out sweet. Thanks Jim.

tcoop68 · 03-10-2015, 11:59 PM

Here is my new trash / fishing truck completed , I'm building a 67 GMC now.

tcoop68 · 03-23-2015, 11:22 PM

Thanks for all the complements

Bishops Trucks · 03-02-2015, 08:37 PM

Very nice work, looks great so far.

68Gold/white · 03-24-2015, 09:52 AM

You'll have to get us some nice outside "Oklahoma" pictures, ,man 70's yesterday, 80's today, Thank You Lord!!!

I'll be looking for the 67 build...

Do you care to say who you work for??? a big company??? I hope your job holds out!!!

swamp rat · 03-26-2015, 12:46 AM

The truck looks great!

Got a link to the 67? EDIT: I found the thread..

02-19-2015, 08:34 PM	#1
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	My trash truck make over Here is a photo of my 72 truck I bought 25 years ago for $250.00 it had a blown motor , I installed a 350 in her I had and used her as a trash hauler once in a while so I figured she paid her dues so I started the transformation I felt she earned I will put on progress photos I've done to her when possible . Wish me luck. Attached Images

02-20-2015, 09:40 PM	#2
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over Working on the rust she was ate up replacing typical areas. Could someone tell me why my photo is upside down Attached Images

02-21-2015, 08:12 AM	#3
sduckworth13 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 3,541	Re: My trash truck make over If you post from your phone sometimes the picture doesn't orient correctly. Edit that picture by rotating it one time...save...edit...now rotate to original position...save. Then try and post the same picture. It works everytime for me. __________________ Scott

02-22-2015, 03:20 AM	#4
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over Thanks Scott

02-22-2015, 04:56 PM	#5
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,302	Re: My trash truck make over LOL, Awesome trash truck!!! My current trash truck is an 85 ford, I bought it for about half it's scrap value, because I desperately needed a pickup...until I get my 67 C-10 on the road (THEN, the poc ford WILL get scrapped...), then on to the 68... 71's and 72's are the best pickups to start out with, already having disc brakes, the most important option!!! Carry on!!!

02-23-2015, 01:19 PM	#6
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: My trash truck make over Sweet. Love it when another one is getting saved by an enthusiast. flipped your pic for you. Attached Images __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

02-24-2015, 12:01 PM	#9
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over Getting ready for some floor repairs . I enjoy messing with these old timers. Attached Images

02-24-2015, 12:49 AM	#10
gdavis Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Homosassa, Fl. Posts: 2,965	Re: My trash truck make over don't forget to weld braces in the inside of your can , where you removed the sheet metal. It will limit the cab from spreading, it will only take a few minutes and will save you a lot of head ackes. george __________________ Check out Patches Cars I owned in the past. 1962 chev II Nova - 1965 Chevelle SS - (2)1966 Chevelle SS 1965 chev C10 57 belair chev 1967 Chevelle SS - 1969 Chevelle SS - 1972 Chevelle SS 1967 Buick electra 225 1995 Harley Davidson bager What does not kill you will make you stronger 1968 c10 short wheel base stepper

02-24-2015, 09:43 AM	#12
Daubs Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 611	Re: My trash truck make over Post. More. Pictures. Please __________________ '72 Chevy K-20 Crate 350, SM465, 4.10's

02-26-2015, 01:29 AM	#13
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My trash truck make over Dang man can you come out here and do my cab next?? LOL! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

02-26-2015, 09:51 AM	#14
keh27 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: franklin.tn Posts: 600	Re: My trash truck make over nice build __________________ 69 step side http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613407

02-27-2015, 12:32 AM	#15
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over Thanks guys for the complements if possible I would try and help all you brothers out. I put some good noise and insulation down before putting in new carpet , I also put it behind the gas tank it really helps with coolness and noise. Attached Images

02-28-2015, 02:05 AM	#16
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over Here's another photo body back on frame . Attached Images

03-02-2015, 12:40 AM	#17
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over I think this aluminum radiator should keep her cool. Attached Images

03-02-2015, 08:24 PM	#18
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: MY TRASH / FISHING TRUCK MAKE OVER Progress! She's coming back to life. Attached Images



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03-02-2015, 08:34 PM	#19
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My trash truck make over Your one of a handfull here that seem to have the ability to get a lot done in a short amount of time! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

03-10-2015, 11:59 PM	#21
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over Here is my new trash / fishing truck completed , I'm building a 67 GMC now. Attached Images

03-23-2015, 11:22 PM	#22
tcoop68 tcoop68 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cushing Oklahoma Posts: 226	Re: My trash truck make over Thanks for all the complements

03-02-2015, 08:37 PM	#23
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: My trash truck make over Very nice work, looks great so far. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

03-24-2015, 09:52 AM	#24
68Gold/white Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ark City, Kansas Posts: 3,302	Re: My trash truck make over You'll have to get us some nice outside "Oklahoma" pictures, ,man 70's yesterday, 80's today, Thank You Lord!!! I'll be looking for the 67 build... Do you care to say who you work for??? a big company??? I hope your job holds out!!!

03-26-2015, 12:46 AM	#25
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: My trash truck make over The truck looks great! Got a link to the 67? EDIT: I found the thread.. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

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