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**67cheby** · 04-11-2012, 09:56 AM

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What a great project!
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CHASEMAN ....beautiful bed any build pics ?

trkfrk · 04-11-2012, 06:53 PM

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CHASEMAN ....beautiful bed any build pics ?

x2 with 67cheby... What kind of wood did you use? I plan on putting wood over my floor. I priced a new floor and it was exspensive. I figured if I'm going to spend that kind of money I am going wood.

quote=chaseman17;5306129]What a great project!
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Awesome project! I saw and drooled over your project before but I guess I forgot to subscribe so I had to search and find it again. That 6 speed is going to be a lot of fun. I test drove a GTO ls2 6 speed and some how left the dealer without it. Later

I am looking forward to a manual trans to drive... I haven't owned one since my 69 GMC short bed with 3 on the tree in my Navy days.

Thanks for the compliments!!

JD'S 69 · 04-15-2012, 03:22 AM

Very cool build. I was wondering about your little sand blaster, what kind of sand are you using. And the shopvac that's hooked up to it how does that work??
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trkfrk · 04-27-2012, 12:08 AM

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Very cool build. I was wondering about your little sand blaster, what kind of sand are you using. And the shopvac that's hooked up to it how does that work??
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Thank You!

The sand blasting cabinet and sand I picked up from Harbor Freight. I don't remember the name of the media but it is made for the cabinet. You can get various grits. The shop vac plugs in the side of the cabinet and helps reduce the dust for visibility.

I have been working on the body non-stop. I installed the front clip on the cab without the frame for block sanding for now. It will all come off again for primer and true alignment.

I have color!!! I decided to go with Red. I am starting with the bottom of the bed floor and cab floor...

Welded up the side markers on the bed sides. I am learning this is a lot easier to do the body work, block sanding and prep with the bed disassembled.

I think I will be block sanding for the next 6 months....

67c10rustbuket · 04-10-2012, 10:46 PM

Awesome project! I saw and drooled over your project before but I guess I forgot to subscribe so I had to search and find it again. That 6 speed is going to be a lot of fun. I test drove a GTO ls2 6 speed and some how left the dealer without it. Later

**67cheby** · 04-11-2012, 09:56 AM

i just ordered hinge rebuild kits from Classic parts from KC

**67cheby** · 04-27-2012, 08:28 AM

Nice !
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mcbassin · 04-27-2012, 08:44 AM

I love the red paint. I know how much time it took you to get this point. Keep it up.

butternut1972 · 04-27-2012, 10:47 AM

Very Nice! Looks like the guard dog is keeping a close eye on things for you.

darkhorse970 · 06-09-2012, 09:38 AM

Very nice build!

mcmlxix · 08-18-2012, 12:31 AM

Any updates?

gearys 5600 · 08-18-2012, 12:57 AM

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Any updates?

x-2

VA72C10 · 08-18-2012, 02:00 AM

x3

mcbassin · 08-18-2012, 09:30 AM

Thought there was an update.....

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darkgable79 · 08-20-2012, 07:45 AM

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Thought there was an update.....

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They fooled me too.

no moa · 08-20-2012, 08:16 AM

Very nice!!!!

Sandblasting makes such a mess, i've done it for many years on and off, and i still find sand everywhere. lol

trkfrk · 08-25-2012, 05:11 PM

Sorry no updates. Took the HOT summer off.

Ls68 · 09-30-2012, 09:51 PM

good job on your build bro coming out very nice.

mcmlxix · 11-09-2012, 05:56 AM

how about now?

MalibuVLX · 11-09-2012, 09:05 AM

Man, you guys make me feel like such a slacker. Can't wait to see what you do next. Keep up the great work.

trkfrk · 12-10-2012, 09:00 PM

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how about now?

Back to work on the truck finally. I have spent the last couple of weekends hanging the doors, fenders and front grill. I decided not to paint the truck myself because I found a really great painter. He recommended for me to put the front clip together before painting, and I am glad I did. Here are a few pictures before I disassemble for paint. The truck is being painted in pieces.

I seperated the transmission from the engine to install a new clutch and psi plate.

bopper_702 · 11-09-2012, 09:12 AM

"Thanks - I did not rebuild the hinges. The doors seem to very tight before I removed them. Tuckers Classic Auto Parts here in Vegas have been a good source for me on some of the hard to find parts. Ask for Cody or Tom. "

tuckers is a pretty cool spot.
deffinatly a good place for parts
best thing is the have a lot about an hour or so away near arizona were they
have all trucks being parted for sale!
from what i know its 60's early 70's but i think they have various ones
anybody in vegas area into the 67-72 on a budget diffinatly a place to check out.
or to find parts period!

nice build by the way and good color choice

trac209 · 12-10-2012, 10:50 PM

Awesome truck!. I like your shop floor too btw

trkfrk · 12-15-2012, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by trac209

Awesome truck!. I like your shop floor too btw

Thanks..

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Great project, nice progress!

Thanks..

I will update later with pictures as the truck is being painted.

72BlckButy · 12-10-2012, 11:00 PM

Great project, nice progress!

04-15-2012, 03:22 AM	#3
JD'S 69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Baker city Oregon Posts: 268	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very cool build. I was wondering about your little sand blaster, what kind of sand are you using. And the shopvac that's hooked up to it how does that work?? Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

04-10-2012, 10:46 PM	#5
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome project! I saw and drooled over your project before but I guess I forgot to subscribe so I had to search and find it again. That 6 speed is going to be a lot of fun. I test drove a GTO ls2 6 speed and some how left the dealer without it. Later __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

04-11-2012, 09:56 AM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual i just ordered hinge rebuild kits from Classic parts from KC __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-27-2012, 08:28 AM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

04-27-2012, 08:44 AM	#8
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual I love the red paint. I know how much time it took you to get this point. Keep it up. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

04-27-2012, 10:47 AM	#9
butternut1972 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: longview,wa Posts: 1,094	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very Nice! Looks like the guard dog is keeping a close eye on things for you. __________________ 1972 GMC (PROJECT LONG OVERDUE) 1998 SWB 4WD

06-09-2012, 09:38 AM	#10
darkhorse970 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 2,103	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very nice build! __________________ Keith SOLD - 1963 C10 Short Fleet 350/700R4 4/6 drop 1967 GMC Super Custom - Short Fleet COPO concept w/427 BBC T-400 w/Doug Nash overdrive 4/6 Drop, Buddy Buckets, etc... Frame Off (In Progress) I call it "Vulgar Display of Power" 1980 Silverado Original paint 49k Original miles 4/6 drop Check out my build thread here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6209941

08-18-2012, 12:31 AM	#11
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Any updates? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

08-18-2012, 02:00 AM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual x3 __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-18-2012, 09:30 AM	#14
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Thought there was an update..... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-20-2012, 08:16 AM	#16
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Very nice!!!! Sandblasting makes such a mess, i've done it for many years on and off, and i still find sand everywhere. lol __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

08-25-2012, 05:11 PM	#17
trkfrk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 969	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Sorry no updates. Took the HOT summer off. __________________ Mark 1972 C10 SWB LS1/T56 6 speed trans/4:56 posi with 5.5"-7" static drop/Boss 338 Wheels 18"x20" My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424609. My first start up http://youtu.be/R899YQ1OcjU

09-30-2012, 09:51 PM	#18
Ls68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 14	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual good job on your build bro coming out very nice.

11-09-2012, 05:56 AM	#19
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual how about now? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

11-09-2012, 09:05 AM	#20
MalibuVLX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Mechanicsville, Va Posts: 71	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Man, you guys make me feel like such a slacker. Can't wait to see what you do next. Keep up the great work.



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11-09-2012, 09:12 AM	#22
bopper_702 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: LAS VEGAS, NEVADA Posts: 105	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual "Thanks - I did not rebuild the hinges. The doors seem to very tight before I removed them. Tuckers Classic Auto Parts here in Vegas have been a good source for me on some of the hard to find parts. Ask for Cody or Tom. " tuckers is a pretty cool spot. deffinatly a good place for parts best thing is the have a lot about an hour or so away near arizona were they have all trucks being parted for sale! from what i know its 60's early 70's but i think they have various ones anybody in vegas area into the 67-72 on a budget diffinatly a place to check out. or to find parts period! nice build by the way and good color choice Last edited by bopper_702; 11-09-2012 at 09:28 AM.

12-10-2012, 10:50 PM	#23
trac209 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: winnipeg Posts: 1,107	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome truck!. I like your shop floor too btw

12-10-2012, 11:00 PM	#25
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Great project, nice progress! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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