1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Hold on to your socks when you get them quotes; they'll be rollin up and down quicker than you kin grab 'em! It takes alot of manual labour=time to straighten out an old truck and make it nice.

Hey thanks for the advice, I'm going to get quotes, then I might have more incentive to do more myself but I know I can't get it perfect especially for black paint. I want to do it all just for the pride factor. But if I have it booked for April 1st it will get done for sure by May, I don't think I will have time if I do it all myself, also I have read up quit a bit on the body/painting part but still need more knowledge maybe I can PM you a few questions on how to get started and go from there. Again thanks for the advice.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey chevy88,just checking up on your build.You have came along ways with this build & keep it rolling.Love the pictures in snow & that why i keep my rolling.I'm still buying parts for my project & tools to work on it.I hope i can buy a nice welder to start doing some of my sheet metal repair.I've already rebuilt the front & rear suspension & steering.Love the way it rides.I drive to work every now then,Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

[1972BackInBlackC10]

looks good, what did you do for your drive shaft? and fyi for sask boys theres a guy on usedregina.com selling new black carpet from lmc for 300 bucks in the parts section

[red71cheyenne]

Great build, you have made some great progress. If you can shoot epoxy primer, you can shoot the final paint. Just take the same precautions, clean, clean, clean. I bet you will be really happy if you just paint it yourself. And its WAY cheaper. Keep up the great progress!

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

looks good, what did you do for your drive shaft? and fyi for sask boys theres a guy on usedregina.com selling new black carpet from lmc for 300 bucks in the parts section

The drive shaft was taken to a machine shop and they cut off 12" in lathe and welded it back up for me.

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Great build, you have made some great progress. If you can shoot epoxy primer, you can shoot the final paint. Just take the same precautions, clean, clean, clean. I bet you will be really happy if you just paint it yourself. And its WAY cheaper. Keep up the great progress!

Thanks for the advice, Hopefully I will have time before April 1st to get it done, as this is when I have it booked to get painted.

[1972BackInBlackC10]

is yours a two piece? if so what one did they shorten? wonder if a guy could find a one piece drive shaft from a newer short box and make it work

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

is yours a two piece? if so what one did they shorten? wonder if a guy could find a one piece drive shaft from a newer short box and make it work

No it was just a one piece driveshaft. I'm sure you can, I think driveshafts up to 1998 will work.

[1972BackInBlackC10]

thanks i'll have to check into that, i laughed to myself as im doing the opposit of you my truck is a 67 gmc and im putting a 71-72 chev front clip

some had already redone this truck in the 80's or early 90's i think and they put a 71 gmc front clip on it, possinly put the body on a different frame or updated the suspension as its all 5 lug and disc brakes on the front

[chevy88]

This is the worse rust I have in the box

Wheel well repair

Finished floor repair.

[(joey)]

lookin good.nice to see someone else jumping right in and tackling the rust.its a ton of work but the results are rewarding in the end

[1972BackInBlackC10]

hey i have a steel weld in rear roll pan that i dont think im going to use as id like to get a sport bumper, if you or anyone is interested in it

[chevy88]

Started on back of the cab filling in dents

Wire brushed the wheel wells, bottom of floor, and inside of box sides then painted with por 15, Sorry for the picture but it is too black to show up no matter how many I took.

[Slammed66]

Lookin real good !!
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[chevy88]

Originally Posted by Slammed66

Lookin real good !!
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Thanks I seen your build, amazing work and your quite a few notches above this build.

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by (joey)

lookin good.nice to see someone else jumping right in and tackling the rust.its a ton of work but the results are rewarding in the end

Thanks Joey I have seen your build also you do amazing work.

[chevy88]

Painted the back of cab and front of box so it can be put back on truck to start sanding/body work on the whole truck.

[c10derek]

Great work, lots of great work
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[chevy88]

Originally Posted by c10derek

Great work, lots of great work
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Thanks I tried doing everything myself, some builds are of higher quality and some lower but to each their own.

[mcbassin]

Hey, looking good! I know how much fun these old trucks are flying solo

[RexDodge]

Originally Posted by chevy88

Thanks I tried doing everything myself, some builds are of higher quality and some lower but to each their own.

Right there with ya! So much more satisfying doing it yourself. Take the time to do it right and it turns out great. Nice work.

[RCbowtie69]

Hey chevy88,just checking up on your build & just wanted to say hi.You're looking good on your bed repair.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin'

[chevy88]

Thanks for the comments, I am still working away one part at a time. I put an ipod connection in my radio, and new original speaker now that I can drive it again. This allows to either play the radio or Ipod through original speaker and use volume control on radio. All the info to do this is in the truck audio forum on this site, very simple 1 hour job, and it only cost $10. It sure was nice to take it out on the road again as I now have the box back on.

[1972BackInBlackC10]

looks good, mine is far from being on the road, no motor, trans, front clip is off etc etc etc etc etc etc lol

[chevy88]

Originally Posted by 1972BackInBlackC10

looks good, mine is far from being on the road, no motor, trans, front clip is off etc etc etc etc etc etc lol

Try and get a build thread started, you will glad you have everything documented to show your progress and all the work you have done.