Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up!

[Rokcrln]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn that thing is super long...

I agree I keeped trying to get him to let me chop it down to a 5 1/2" bed like the new short crew cabs but he said it would be a waist not to use all the parking space allowed by law and then some

Looks good and your extended cab paint has burnt heat spots into my new 24" computer screen, thanks!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[extd56]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

I agree I keeped trying to get him to let me chop it down to a 5 1/2" bed like the new short crew cabs but he said it would be a waist not to use all the parking space allowed by law and then some

Looks good and your extended cab paint has burnt heat spots into my new 24" computer screen, thanks!!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I have not ruled that out yet, its not in paint yet.

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by extd56

I have not ruled that out yet, its not in paint yet.

Wadda ya mean? If you would just put that blue front end on, you'd have half of the paint done, , .

R

[extd56]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Wadda ya mean? If you would just put that blue front end on, you'd have half of the paint done, , .

R

If it was a 68 truck it would be on there.

[extd56]

I changed out a few doors today on the crew cab.

[BAD4X4]

I can't wait till you get this thing done. It's gonna be awesome. Good luck, your doing a great job!

[MrBeast]

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Ok the rear rocker and cab corner will be ready to go back in once this stuff dries. I finished trimming everything away back to good (well better) metal and than coated the sh!t out of everything with a rust inhibitor product I am trying out. I even got way up in side the rear cab suport with this stuff. It is suposed to convert rust into a none rust somthing or other. You can weld right over it or paint over it as well. It goes on like Elmers glue but dries to a black finish. Thursday I should have the B pillar finished and start getting the 3rd rocker and corner in place. While I am doing the corner and rocker I think I will tweak things abit to get the door to fit right at the bottom. I don't know what it is but almost every Burb that I have seen has the same problem as this one does. The bottom rear of the door below the body line sticks out past the door jamb just a bit. This one was worse than most so now is the time to correct that. Also I had to cut the bottom of the B pillar open inside the rocker in order to get out all the durt and rust that has bult up over the years. It was packed solid and I had to jab and pry some of it out but it is now nice and clean.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Kevin, I used to be the Ships Welder on the USS Lexington, (does that mean im a military grade body man? lol) We used the heck out of that prouduct that your using there all over the ship, it is damn good stuff, and I tell you this much, if it will hold its own on a giant hunk of metal sitting in salt water, it should do a mighty fine job on your crew cab.

Also on a personal note, I joined the site a couple of days ago, and as I mentioned before, I am a welder by trade, that being said, I am very impressed with your work, you really have your act togeather and know what you are doing. You dont meet too many people who can do what you are. To say the least I am impressed. - Nick

[72cheyennesuper20]

Originally Posted by extd56

I have not ruled that out yet, its not in paint yet.

Dont cut the bed down, Its perfect as-is.

[VROD383]

This is one sick project. Going with the four doors is the way to go.
Cut the bed!!!!
If you don't this still going to be a good looking truck.

[72CREWCAB]

We need updates!!!!

[Rokcrln]

Well it went for blasting then some how showed up back at my place for a few finishing touches. I will be filling holes in the doors, floor, doors and a few dash mods. I will also be pulling a few dents and patching some more rust spots that showed up after blasting above the pass front door in the jamb. Here are a few pics. I still say this thing needs to be about 2feet shorter Also I will be installing a gas door.







Kevin
LFD Inc.

[jrdv]

You make me jealous!!!!! All that hard work is paying off. Keep up the perfection.

john

[extd56]

A few more pics of the trucks progress.

[extd56]

And the last few of the interior

[toomanytoyz]

Wit out a Doubt this will be Your Best Build of All, You & Kevin Have Done a Tremendous Job with this Build.



How in the Heck do u go About Man-Handling that Thing Around?

Look's like you Get a Good Work-out from Moving it around so Much, Bet u will be Glad when it can be Moved under it's own Power.....

Rick

[extd56]

Originally Posted by toomanytoyz

Wit out a Doubt this will be Your Best Build of All, You & Kevin Have Done a Tremendous Job with this Build.



How in the Heck do u go About Man-Handling that Thing Around?

Look's like you Get a Good Work-out from Moving it around so Much, Bet u will be Glad when it can be Moved under it's own Power.....

Rick

I was using my 1/2 ton Avalanche but it is a little bit to o much for it some time. I am using a 16 foot trailer that the truck barely sits on with the rear fo the bed hanging over the end of the trailer. The rear axle just barely makes it on the trailer. I have been using a buddy's 1 ton extd cab lately which helps a lot. Without the engine and trans and no front end on it the front is a little bit light and I get soem sway from the trailer from so much weight on the rear. I guess I should have bought a longer trailer but hopefully I will not be towing it too much for awhile.

[Hart_Rod]

The Crew looks great! What color are you going to paint this one?

R/

[extd56]

The color is probably going to be medium blue with a white top. I got a few more parts blasted and primered and ready to install them on the truck.

[extd56]

I put the 35" tires on the truck to see what it will look like. I had to let some air out of the tires to get it back in the shed. Looks like I need to make it higher.

[Hart_Rod]

That looks awesome! You're going to have one classy rig when thats done, uuhh, I mean 2 classy rigs.... wait a minute, how many do you have?

[extd56]

Too many I am told. I did get 2ND place with my 38 CHrylser yesterday at a local car show

[Scott Webster]

As if the four door wasn't putting it over the top, those tires really set it off nice!

[MrBeast]

Must look away.

getting too many ideas.

help. cant stop looking

brain wont stop....

Must turn away!
Must turn away! lol

[extd56]

A few progress pics of the truck at the body shop.

[Hart_Rod]

Is your painter complaining about how big your truck is as much as mine is?