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ilovetara · 03-08-2007, 11:04 PM

Thanks Man, I am really beginning to respect everyones responses.

ks147j111928 · 03-08-2007, 11:24 PM

looks good so far, looks really familiar...

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long way from when I bought her...

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but it'll be worth the blood sweat and tears when she's done.
Keep up the good work!

ilovetara · 03-09-2007, 09:37 PM

Yes forsure will be. Good luck with your project. How was it to do your rockers?

stllookn · 03-09-2007, 09:54 PM

Great project, Scott...that is a real look of determination. When I have had my sheet metal down that far, I almost want to clearcoat it and drive it...LOL!

projectking · 03-09-2007, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by stllookn

Great project, Scott...that is a real look of determination. When I have had my sheet metal down that far, I almost want to clearcoat it and drive it...LOL!

Now thats what I'm saying! Clear and bare metal kicks A$$, too bad my truck started out too rusty.

ilovetara · 03-11-2007, 07:49 PM

lol, I was just talking about clear coating the bare metal. I love the look, but not going to happen.

ilovetara · 05-08-2007, 10:17 AM

Anyone know what process to use after stripping the paint off? Bondo???

ilovetara · 07-20-2007, 11:22 PM

Here's some more progress. Getting right down to the frame. Next will be to pull the motor and tranny, the rest of the front suspension and all of the rear suspension. Then I will be cleaning up the full frame. Oh what fun!

ilovetara · 07-20-2007, 11:23 PM

Some more pictures...

ilovetara · 07-22-2007, 12:15 AM

Made some more progress today. Here are some pictures.

ilovetara · 07-22-2007, 12:16 AM

Some more pictures...

68GMC454 · 07-22-2007, 12:58 AM

man that truck had a rough life before you got it..lol...looks like you r making good progress on it...you going to kepe the 6 for it...now that you got it tore down this far,,are you gonna z the frame..good work

ilovetara · 07-22-2007, 02:02 AM

Yeah the truck sat since 1992! It was in rough shape. Not sure where I am going to go from here. Rebuild the i6 but convert over to auto tranny.

ilovetara · 07-22-2007, 08:44 PM

Anyone know how easy it is to rebuilt the inline 6 motor?

ilovetara · 07-23-2007, 11:40 PM

Some more progress tonight. Got the engine on the stand and started the tear down process. Now I have a question, Why is 1970 stamped on the side of the engine when my truck is a 69?

Well here are some more pictures.

ilovetara · 07-23-2007, 11:41 PM

And a few more....

edmonton72 · 07-24-2007, 12:33 AM

Thats what my truck looked like two years ago, just puttin her back together now. Mine was in similar or even worse shape if I can remember. I would trying looking for parts vendors here in canada in stead of getting everything from the states. I know theres a couple here in alberta and i wouldnt be surprised if there were some in bc.

ilovetara · 07-24-2007, 01:09 AM

Yeah I haven't tried looking for vendors in bc yet. I will be looking for a rebuilt kit for my inline6 while I am fixing up the frame.

ilovetara · 07-26-2007, 02:05 AM

Some more engine progress.

ilovetara · 10-30-2007, 10:34 AM

Well after cleaning up the garage, decided to measure up the frame to make sure is was straight. Well no good. The front just past the engine mounts is totally out of wack. Decided to just pickup another frame and start from there.

ilovetara · 12-01-2007, 10:44 AM

Okay, well I picked up another long bed bare frame. This one is straight. Now time for hours of grinding and wire wheels to clean the frame up. Then etch primer, and base coat then I think silver frame paint.

Going to order my front and rear suspension parts once I decide what drop I am going with.

Will post pics later of the new frame

**Shock_Me** · 12-01-2007, 11:00 AM

Glad you found another frame. Looking forward to seeing the silver outcome. Should look awesome. Did you decide on a company for your drop kit yet?

Pete

ilovetara · 12-02-2007, 03:21 PM

I think I am going to go with 3.5" front drop and 5" rear drop. Maybe Early Classic stuff.

Drobny · 01-17-2009, 03:02 AM

Got an update?

03-08-2007, 11:04 PM	#26
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Thanks Man, I am really beginning to respect everyones responses. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-08-2007, 11:24 PM	#27
ks147j111928 ASE Certified Spoon Operator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 157	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures looks good so far, looks really familiar... long way from when I bought her... but it'll be worth the blood sweat and tears when she's done. Keep up the good work! __________________ My six is bigger than your eight 67 K20 292 +.060" SM465 NP203 3.73s 86 4Runner, the daily on 31s 85 4Runner, the wheeler on 38s 92 x-cab truggy project for 2017... tons and 42s and V8 power

03-09-2007, 09:37 PM	#28
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Yes forsure will be. Good luck with your project. How was it to do your rockers? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

03-09-2007, 09:54 PM	#29
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Great project, Scott...that is a real look of determination. When I have had my sheet metal down that far, I almost want to clearcoat it and drive it...LOL! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-11-2007, 07:49 PM	#31
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures lol, I was just talking about clear coating the bare metal. I love the look, but not going to happen. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

05-08-2007, 10:17 AM	#32
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Anyone know what process to use after stripping the paint off? Bondo??? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-20-2007, 11:22 PM	#33
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Here's some more progress. Getting right down to the frame. Next will be to pull the motor and tranny, the rest of the front suspension and all of the rear suspension. Then I will be cleaning up the full frame. Oh what fun! Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-20-2007, 11:23 PM	#34
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Some more pictures... Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-22-2007, 12:15 AM	#35
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Made some more progress today. Here are some pictures. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-22-2007, 12:16 AM	#36
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Some more pictures... Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-22-2007, 12:58 AM	#37
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures man that truck had a rough life before you got it..lol...looks like you r making good progress on it...you going to kepe the 6 for it...now that you got it tore down this far,,are you gonna z the frame..good work __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-22-2007, 02:02 AM	#38
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Yeah the truck sat since 1992! It was in rough shape. Not sure where I am going to go from here. Rebuild the i6 but convert over to auto tranny. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-22-2007, 08:44 PM	#39
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Anyone know how easy it is to rebuilt the inline 6 motor? __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-23-2007, 11:40 PM	#40
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Some more progress tonight. Got the engine on the stand and started the tear down process. Now I have a question, Why is 1970 stamped on the side of the engine when my truck is a 69? Well here are some more pictures. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-23-2007, 11:41 PM	#41
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures And a few more.... Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics



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07-24-2007, 12:33 AM	#42
edmonton72 Nothings as cool as my 72 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, AB, Kanuckastan Posts: 181	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Thats what my truck looked like two years ago, just puttin her back together now. Mine was in similar or even worse shape if I can remember. I would trying looking for parts vendors here in canada in stead of getting everything from the states. I know theres a couple here in alberta and i wouldnt be surprised if there were some in bc. __________________ 1972 C10 Longbox In the middle of body off restoration Rebuilt 355, turbo 400, 3.42 12-bolt Rolling chassis finally done and cab mounted. Now onto sanding, bondo and more sanding.

07-24-2007, 01:09 AM	#43
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Yeah I haven't tried looking for vendors in bc yet. I will be looking for a rebuilt kit for my inline6 while I am fixing up the frame. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

07-26-2007, 02:05 AM	#44
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Some more engine progress. Attached Images __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

10-30-2007, 10:34 AM	#45
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Well after cleaning up the garage, decided to measure up the frame to make sure is was straight. Well no good. The front just past the engine mounts is totally out of wack. Decided to just pickup another frame and start from there. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

12-01-2007, 10:44 AM	#46
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Okay, well I picked up another long bed bare frame. This one is straight. Now time for hours of grinding and wire wheels to clean the frame up. Then etch primer, and base coat then I think silver frame paint. Going to order my front and rear suspension parts once I decide what drop I am going with. Will post pics later of the new frame __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

12-01-2007, 11:00 AM	#47
Shock_Me Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 585	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Glad you found another frame. Looking forward to seeing the silver outcome. Should look awesome. Did you decide on a company for your drop kit yet? Pete

12-02-2007, 03:21 PM	#48
ilovetara My truck is in pieces! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 143	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures I think I am going to go with 3.5" front drop and 5" rear drop. Maybe Early Classic stuff. __________________ 69 Chevy C10 Long Finally down to the frame! My Build Progress Pics

01-17-2009, 03:02 AM	#49
Drobny Hunting is Life Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Buffalo,MN Posts: 115	Re: My 69 Long Bed Progress Build Pictures Got an update? __________________ 1970 GMC K-1500 4x4 292 I-6 3 on the tree-prodject truck 1971GMC 2500 2wd 350-v8 sm465 4spd-parts truck 2005 Ford Ranger 4.0/5spd auto 4x4 extended cab--everyday driver bought new

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