"TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) - Page 16 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Palf70Step** · 04-25-2016, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice air compressor Wade! Time to get this party going again.....

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-25-2016, 08:42 PM

Wade, it's great to see you back on here! That air compressor is sweet! So, what are these secret squirrel mods?

**fakerwade** · 04-25-2016, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice air compressor Wade! Time to get this party going again.....

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Wade, it's great to see you back on here! That air compressor is sweet! So, what are these secret squirrel mods?

Thanks Mike,,thanks for coming back for more fun!! Congrats again on the TOTM,,too cool!!

Thanks Bill!! I didn't like the idea of buying one too small and then waiting for the compressor to keep up with the air sanders and die grinders.

Thanks Ryan,,It's great to be back,,,I like getting idea's and learning techniques from guys like you. As far as my body mods,,, well,, you'll just have to stick around and see!!!

solidaxel · 05-03-2016, 01:25 AM

,Answered my questions !
I like it

**fakerwade** · 05-09-2016, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

,Answered my questions !
I like it

Hey solidaxle,, So far I've answered a whole bunch of questions I had too! (mostly about my sanity,, or lack there of!!

) I'm glad I could help. Stick around,, more fun coming up!!

**fakerwade** · 05-09-2016, 09:44 PM

I also managed to "rough in" my mod for the fender. I plan on putting in the 72 side marker lights, like a lot of guys do, but I wanted to kind-of "french" mine in. I had the local metal fab shop computer plasma cut some blanks out that are a little smaller than what the L.E.D. side marker lights would fit though. I also had them made out of thicker (than 18 gauge) steel. I hand finished them to fit the light and with the thicker steel,, it sets the depth right where I wanted them and it gave me a good place to weld on some attaching studs.

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Showing the difference between the blank and 18ga steel. I think it's 1/8th inch steel,,but I had these cut over 2 years ago,,,memory is kind of fuzzy.

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**fakerwade** · 05-09-2016, 09:48 PM

**fakerwade** · 05-09-2016, 09:49 PM

**fakerwade** · 05-09-2016, 09:26 PM

Ok,,, I've spent the last couple of weekends helping friends and family by working on their broke down cars. However I did manage to get a few things done on the project. First thing that had to be done was breaking down the old box (bed) cause it was in the way and I'm sick of needing 4 guys to move it around. I thought I would need to keep the bedsides and cut them down to a custom size for this build,, but after re-measuring things I'm thinking that the standard shortbox sides should work.

**fakerwade** · 05-09-2016, 09:29 PM

I also started working on the right fender. I stripped it and found plenty of good old rust and some dents and dings.

**Palf70Step** · 05-10-2016, 05:17 AM

Very nice work on the side markers.

mcbassin · 05-10-2016, 08:28 AM

Nice work on the custom marker lights Wade.

**Dieselwrencher** · 05-10-2016, 03:25 PM

Great work on the side marker! That bed looks bretty crappy. You better just get a different one and send that one to me.

**fakerwade** · 05-11-2016, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Palf70Step

Very nice work on the side markers.

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Nice work on the custom marker lights Wade.

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Thanks Bill and Mike,, the feeling of forward progress is amazing!

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great work on the side marker! That bed looks bretty crappy. You better just get a different one and send that one to me.

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Thanks Ryan! Ya know if you were closer I'd probably trade you,, a little work on my truck,, for the bed! Man your Longhorn project sure looks great!!

thetucks · 01-03-2017, 10:08 AM

hows the progress coming along. I just started my build as well. 72 onto an 04 tahoe 4x4.

**fakerwade** · 01-04-2017, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by thetucks

hows the progress coming along. I just started my build as well. 72 onto an 04 tahoe 4x4.

Hey thetucks,, Thanks for the interest!! I don't see your build page on here,, what's up??
I've made a lot progress since the last post,, but I've also been really busy in general. Not enough of me to go around sometimes. I'll post some pics and give an update here pretty soon.

thetucks · 01-04-2017, 04:50 PM

Sorry I haven't started a build thread. Maybe I should.

thetucks · 01-04-2017, 04:55 PM

How did you know what height to set the cab at? Are you worried the bed won't set low enough to match the cab or are you planning on cutting the bed floor out and moving it up? Sorry for all the questions. You've made great progress so far.

**fakerwade** · 01-04-2017, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by thetucks

How did you know what height to set the cab at? Are you worried the bed won't set low enough to match the cab or are you planning on cutting the bed floor out and moving it up? Sorry for all the questions. You've made great progress so far.

Since I used the floor and firewall from the Yukon,,, I simply used that as my cab height,, so far. I am custom building the floor for the bed and my cross braces aren't as tall as the stock ones,,, still it's going to be close. I may have to lift the cab a little or the floor of the bed or both. I'm not sure yet how it will all work out yet. This is what happens when you "boldly go..."

**fakerwade** · 03-17-2017, 02:37 AM

Okay,,, as promised,, some new progress and pics. More coming soon!
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I spent a lot of time during the fall and winter finishing the connection between the cab and firewall,,, below the windshield. I must say,, it came out great! (a LOT of work though!!)

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**fakerwade** · 03-17-2017, 02:41 AM

Here's a look from the front. I'm starting to apply the seam sealer.
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The wiper motor has been re-located to the area where the seam sealer is.

**fakerwade** · 03-17-2017, 02:49 AM

I also decided against re-using the original doors and fenders,,, just too much rust. I've already bought new fender doors and bed panels.
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**Palf70Step** · 03-17-2017, 05:13 AM

It is soooooo good to see you on this again. Looking forward to more updates!

67c10rustbuket · 03-17-2017, 09:18 AM

Lookin' good Wade!

thetucks · 03-17-2017, 09:37 AM

im glad your making progress. I did same thing on the doors and fenders. It was more cost effective to buy new then spend hours and hours putting patch panels in the old ones.

04-25-2016, 08:42 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Wade, it's great to see you back on here! That air compressor is sweet! So, what are these secret squirrel mods? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

05-03-2016, 01:25 AM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) ,Answered my questions ! I like it __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-09-2016, 09:44 PM	#6
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) I also managed to "rough in" my mod for the fender. I plan on putting in the 72 side marker lights, like a lot of guys do, but I wanted to kind-of "french" mine in. I had the local metal fab shop computer plasma cut some blanks out that are a little smaller than what the L.E.D. side marker lights would fit though. I also had them made out of thicker (than 18 gauge) steel. I hand finished them to fit the light and with the thicker steel,, it sets the depth right where I wanted them and it gave me a good place to weld on some attaching studs. . Showing the difference between the blank and 18ga steel. I think it's 1/8th inch steel,,but I had these cut over 2 years ago,,,memory is kind of fuzzy. . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

05-09-2016, 09:48 PM	#7
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

05-09-2016, 09:49 PM	#8
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

05-09-2016, 09:26 PM	#9
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Ok,,, I've spent the last couple of weekends helping friends and family by working on their broke down cars. However I did manage to get a few things done on the project. First thing that had to be done was breaking down the old box (bed) cause it was in the way and I'm sick of needing 4 guys to move it around. I thought I would need to keep the bedsides and cut them down to a custom size for this build,, but after re-measuring things I'm thinking that the standard shortbox sides should work. __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

05-09-2016, 09:29 PM	#10
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) I also started working on the right fender. I stripped it and found plenty of good old rust and some dents and dings. __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

05-10-2016, 05:17 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Very nice work on the side markers. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-10-2016, 08:28 AM	#12
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Nice work on the custom marker lights Wade. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-10-2016, 03:25 PM	#13
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Great work on the side marker! That bed looks bretty crappy. You better just get a different one and send that one to me. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

01-03-2017, 10:08 AM	#15
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) hows the progress coming along. I just started my build as well. 72 onto an 04 tahoe 4x4.

01-04-2017, 04:50 PM	#17
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Sorry I haven't started a build thread. Maybe I should.

01-04-2017, 04:55 PM	#18
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) How did you know what height to set the cab at? Are you worried the bed won't set low enough to match the cab or are you planning on cutting the bed floor out and moving it up? Sorry for all the questions. You've made great progress so far.

03-17-2017, 02:37 AM	#20
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Okay,,, as promised,, some new progress and pics. More coming soon! . I spent a lot of time during the fall and winter finishing the connection between the cab and firewall,,, below the windshield. I must say,, it came out great! (a LOT of work though!!) . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

03-17-2017, 02:41 AM	#21
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Here's a look from the front. I'm starting to apply the seam sealer. . . The wiper motor has been re-located to the area where the seam sealer is. __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro



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03-17-2017, 02:49 AM	#22
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) I also decided against re-using the original doors and fenders,,, just too much rust. I've already bought new fender doors and bed panels. . __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

03-17-2017, 05:13 AM	#23
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,754	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) It is soooooo good to see you on this again. Looking forward to more updates! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-17-2017, 09:18 AM	#24
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) Lookin' good Wade! __________________ 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

03-17-2017, 09:37 AM	#25
thetucks Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Grand Lake Oklahoma Posts: 181	Re: "TANGERINE" (C20 to K10) (LWB to SWB) (CST/MOD) (5.3) im glad your making progress. I did same thing on the doors and fenders. It was more cost effective to buy new then spend hours and hours putting patch panels in the old ones.

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