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chevy88 · 08-15-2010, 10:48 AM

PM sent.

chevy88 · 09-05-2010, 11:06 PM

I haven't did much lately but I got new seat cover installed, and will try to get seat installed tommorrow and dash pad. The cover is from Lmc trucks and it seems to fit really well.

mcbassin · 09-06-2010, 07:57 PM

Hey, that seat looks like new! Nice work!

chevy88 · 01-08-2011, 01:50 PM

Before

After

Just waiting for inside carpet and to finish body work so I can paint. I've been lazy just need to get more motivated so I can finish the body work. Can't wait for spring and get this truck back on the road.

Normy71 · 01-08-2011, 10:16 PM

Looking good!
What is your steering wheel out of?
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chevy88 · 01-09-2011, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Normy71

Looking good!
What is your steering wheel out of?
Posted via Mobile Device

1994 chevy truck but 1988 trucks had same design and wore shiny as these actually wear through outside coating making the 1988 steering wheels better.

How's your project coming along?

Normy71 · 01-09-2011, 10:27 AM

Hi mine is coming along very slow, I have added a few updates on my build thread.
Keep in touch!
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mcbassin · 01-09-2011, 03:29 PM

Hey nice work on the interior. I know what your talking about having to wait till spring. I am only able to spend a few days a week out working on mine because of the weather. I know it's better here than where your at for sure. Hang in there!

RCbowtie69 · 01-09-2011, 04:48 PM

i like your build,looking good & u have done alot of work to it & keep up the hard work

chevy88 · 01-10-2011, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

i like your build,looking good & u have done alot of work to it & keep up the hard work

Thanks, I'd like to see some pictures of your ride also. I still need to cut out rust on doors/rocker panels and put in new cab corners next. I just need to cut it all open and get at it. I am leary of tackling it but it can't be any harder than cutting my box all up, I think I worry too much LOL, instead of just getting off my arse and tackling it. Also I know everyone likes to look at pictures but comments sure go a long way to keep us all motivated. If it wasn't for this site I'm sure all these projects would all collect alot more dust.

RCbowtie69 · 01-11-2011, 01:25 PM

OK here's a few pictures of mine

RCbowtie69 · 01-11-2011, 01:32 PM

I agree with u on the comments, they do help, i hope this spring i can installed newly rebuilt 350 bore 60 over, 700r4 trans,then maybe start on some rust repair of my on and maybe start a projects & builds forum of my truck, so keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

chevy88 · 01-11-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

I agree with u on the comments, they do help, i hope this spring i can installed newly rebuilt 350 bore 60 over, 700r4 trans,then maybe start on some rust repair of my on and maybe start a porjects & builds forum of my truck, so keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

Your interior looks pretty close to mine, same color scheme, and a lot cleaner. I hope to see your build thread soon.......

RCbowtie69 · 01-11-2011, 07:48 PM

thanks, i thought the same when i seen your interior, i started with a tan & brown interior,i spend 2 to 3 years collecting parts at the auto fair in Charlotte N.C.Keep work up & progress going, maybe 1 day we may finish

chevy88 · 01-18-2011, 10:22 PM

Passenger door rust removal. Date is suppose to be Jan 18/11, I always forget to reset date on camera.

Welded up cracks by door hinge.

Pretty rough spot welding, I need a real mig welder, flux core works but not as good as gas. Oh well more money for my truck.

RCbowtie69 · 01-19-2011, 09:27 PM

Hey chevy88 u looking like u r making some headway,keep your pictures coming

RCbowtie69 · 01-22-2011, 09:13 PM

Just want to say hey & your progress is looking good,keep up the work

dougminton · 02-24-2011, 01:28 PM

subscribed, you're makin it look easy.

sbc383rulz · 02-24-2011, 09:27 PM

also subscribed! looking at your rust repaires makes me thankfull for the very few issues i have with mine. looking very good and cant wait for more progress!

dmack91 · 02-24-2011, 10:05 PM

Looks great, keep up the work.

I was thinking of switching mine from a LWB to a SWB, but am just enjoying driving it for now.

Surprising how much a $650 initial investment can bring a smile to your face.

RCbowtie69 · 02-24-2011, 10:46 PM

Hey chevy88,rcbowtie69 want to hey & are you ready for spring & start some work,i'm tried of being cold, we are starting to get some nice warm days,i've pick up some parts to put my 700R4 in,brought a auto crossmember,still need headers, drive shaft,but here lately i've been buying sheetmetal,i'm in procress of buying 2 doors out of texas,they look good.If i had a welder & know how to use it would be plus, keep in touch & pictures coming

mcbassin · 02-25-2011, 12:09 AM

Nice progress on the rust repair! Keep at it.

chevy88 · 03-03-2011, 12:02 AM

Here are some of the rust issues I am dealing with.

Cut out of rust

Repair started

Cab corner and support to deal with also

You can see now why I didn't want to tackle all this, but all the weld in parts are here and should be done hopefully in a couple of weeks.

PHAT TONY · 03-03-2011, 12:56 AM

Just go slow and believe it or not, cutting out a $30 rocker will make the floor/support/cab corner easier to repair in the long run. What ever you do just make sure to hang the door before final fit of the new bits

chevy88 · 03-03-2011, 05:02 AM

Thanks for the advice Tony, the passenger side rocker is good, but the driver side rocker will be coming out for sure.

08-15-2010, 10:48 AM	#76
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project PM sent. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

09-05-2010, 11:06 PM	#77
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project I haven't did much lately but I got new seat cover installed, and will try to get seat installed tommorrow and dash pad. The cover is from Lmc trucks and it seems to fit really well. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 09-05-2010 at 11:07 PM.

09-06-2010, 07:57 PM	#78
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hey, that seat looks like new! Nice work! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-08-2011, 01:50 PM	#79
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Before After Just waiting for inside carpet and to finish body work so I can paint. I've been lazy just need to get more motivated so I can finish the body work. Can't wait for spring and get this truck back on the road. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 01-08-2011 at 03:32 PM.

01-08-2011, 10:16 PM	#80
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Looking good! What is your steering wheel out of? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

01-09-2011, 10:27 AM	#82
Normy71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 236	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hi mine is coming along very slow, I have added a few updates on my build thread. Keep in touch! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rolled the dice and lost!! Check Out my 71 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375158

01-09-2011, 03:29 PM	#83
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hey nice work on the interior. I know what your talking about having to wait till spring. I am only able to spend a few days a week out working on mine because of the weather. I know it's better here than where your at for sure. Hang in there! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-09-2011, 04:48 PM	#84
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project i like your build,looking good & u have done alot of work to it & keep up the hard work

01-11-2011, 01:25 PM	#86
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project OK here's a few pictures of mine Attached Images

01-11-2011, 01:32 PM	#87
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project I agree with u on the comments, they do help, i hope this spring i can installed newly rebuilt 350 bore 60 over, 700r4 trans,then maybe start on some rust repair of my on and maybe start a projects & builds forum of my truck, so keep pictures coming & keep on truckin'' Last edited by RCbowtie69; 01-19-2011 at 09:29 PM.

01-11-2011, 07:48 PM	#89
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project thanks, i thought the same when i seen your interior, i started with a tan & brown interior,i spend 2 to 3 years collecting parts at the auto fair in Charlotte N.C.Keep work up & progress going, maybe 1 day we may finish

01-18-2011, 10:22 PM	#90
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Passenger door rust removal. Date is suppose to be Jan 18/11, I always forget to reset date on camera. Welded up cracks by door hinge. Pretty rough spot welding, I need a real mig welder, flux core works but not as good as gas. Oh well more money for my truck. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 01-18-2011 at 10:29 PM.

01-19-2011, 09:27 PM	#91
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hey chevy88 u looking like u r making some headway,keep your pictures coming

01-22-2011, 09:13 PM	#92
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Just want to say hey & your progress is looking good,keep up the work

02-24-2011, 01:28 PM	#93
dougminton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: norman okahoma Posts: 269	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project subscribed, you're makin it look easy. __________________ The TEAL GMC build thread is HERE 1972 GMC SWB 454 oval ports TH400 fastest 1/4 mile time so far 13.05 @ 104 If you think you have too much horsepower you obviously have a traction problem !



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02-24-2011, 09:27 PM	#94
sbc383rulz Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Poulsbo washington Posts: 107	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project also subscribed! looking at your rust repaires makes me thankfull for the very few issues i have with mine. looking very good and cant wait for more progress! __________________ 1969 C2500 350/np435 1983 malibu wagon vortec 350/700r4 Gillis

02-24-2011, 10:05 PM	#95
dmack91 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Redmond, OR Posts: 754	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Looks great, keep up the work. I was thinking of switching mine from a LWB to a SWB, but am just enjoying driving it for now. Surprising how much a $650 initial investment can bring a smile to your face. __________________ 68 Chev C20- son has it now 83 K20 - bought from son 70 C20 - in progress

02-24-2011, 10:46 PM	#96
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hey chevy88,rcbowtie69 want to hey & are you ready for spring & start some work,i'm tried of being cold, we are starting to get some nice warm days,i've pick up some parts to put my 700R4 in,brought a auto crossmember,still need headers, drive shaft,but here lately i've been buying sheetmetal,i'm in procress of buying 2 doors out of texas,they look good.If i had a welder & know how to use it would be plus, keep in touch & pictures coming

02-25-2011, 12:09 AM	#97
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Nice progress on the rust repair! Keep at it. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

03-03-2011, 12:02 AM	#98
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Here are some of the rust issues I am dealing with. Cut out of rust Repair started Cab corner and support to deal with also You can see now why I didn't want to tackle all this, but all the weld in parts are here and should be done hopefully in a couple of weeks. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

03-03-2011, 12:56 AM	#99
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Just go slow and believe it or not, cutting out a $30 rocker will make the floor/support/cab corner easier to repair in the long run. What ever you do just make sure to hang the door before final fit of the new bits __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

03-03-2011, 05:02 AM	#100
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Thanks for the advice Tony, the passenger side rocker is good, but the driver side rocker will be coming out for sure. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

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