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killthewabbit · 01-12-2009, 11:54 PM

Looks good!

LMDGUY · 01-13-2009, 12:12 AM

oh man that is coming out nice!

asphaltburner · 01-13-2009, 12:46 AM

Yo! What can I say besides "far friggin' out!".
MAGNIFICENT job, dude!
Looks like something I'd take on. My '73 3/4 ton 4x4 flatbed was cracked through the door threshold though, and while searching for a cab, I found a whole free '78 3/4 ton 4x4 P/U in perfect shape and swapped over the really good stuff from the Missouri flatbed to the Wyoming P/U.
Keep up the great work and please keep posting updates for us!
Todd.

ChaseDale3and8 · 01-16-2009, 10:38 PM

Your truck is looking great! I've been wondering if you had made any more progress on it lately. Hadn't seen anything about it in a while. Keep us updated! ...Joe

**Corts60** · 01-17-2009, 11:44 AM

That is going to be a gorgeous truck man! I can't wait to see more pics!

scotto0609 · 01-17-2009, 09:28 PM

Where on the island are you? I'm over in babylon. looks good

evowerks · 01-26-2009, 02:36 PM

Thanks for the encouraging words...I'll keep posting pictures as progress develops.

flamingbig10 · 01-26-2009, 02:51 PM

very nice, keep up the great work

cable666guy · 04-17-2009, 01:29 AM

any updates on this??

evowerks · 05-07-2009, 04:54 PM

A couple of quick pics

ChaseDale3and8 · 05-16-2009, 08:16 AM

Wow! Looking great! Keep the pics coming! ...Joe

st1 · 05-28-2009, 09:04 AM

Did he really cut the floor off and say "with some luck"???? Luck is for the unprepared, in my world. Great work update us....

tvblazer78 · 05-28-2009, 12:38 PM

Very good work man! Looks killer..

silvereagle07 · 05-28-2009, 03:27 PM

Great job on the restoration! This may be a dumb question ,but, what is Protecto Wrap? Is it like Dynamat or some other sound deadner?

rcfatcat · 05-28-2009, 05:34 PM

always good to see a manual truck

evowerks · 05-28-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Great job on the restoration! This may be a dumb question ,but, what is Protecto Wrap? Is it like Dynamat or some other sound deadner?

It's slightly thinner and a lot less expensive than Dynamat. It's actual purpose is to be used around windows in homes.

joe231 · 07-01-2009, 07:33 PM

wow, I'm impressed....did you get the paint color matched to the original?
I really like the green

1985-GMC · 08-13-2009, 09:51 PM

Hey man this is a really nice truck! Have you made any progress since may? Im going through the same thing with my 85 except for the rear disc brakes. Looks good man, i'd like to see some fresh pics.

Tony

palposity · 09-16-2009, 10:16 AM

That is beautiful work there! Had you done paint work before? I'm about to start a build as well and the paint work scares me more than anything else.

Also when you took on the task of replacing the bottom end of the cab was that all factory spot weld that you drilled out or did you have to cut to pick a spot and cut the whole thing out?

evowerks · 09-27-2009, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palposity

That is beautiful work there! Had you done paint work before? I'm about to start a build as well and the paint work scares me more than anything else.

Also when you took on the task of replacing the bottom end of the cab was that all factory spot weld that you drilled out or did you have to cut to pick a spot and cut the whole thing out?

This is my 4th paint job....they seem to get better the more practice that you have under your belt,

The front and rear spot welds were drilled out...above the rockers were cut with a cut off wheel.,,,there was a lot of measuring and planning involved.

evowerks · 09-27-2009, 12:34 PM

Fresh pic of interior...getting ready to work on the engine next

palposity · 09-27-2009, 02:39 PM

Love that interior pic. It is coming out great!

Sarge261 · 09-27-2009, 06:55 PM

Great inspiration. I just picked up a 85 K20 and I am trying to hunt down a cab. Mine is SHOT, bad floor, fire wall is rotted and the area around the windshield is also rotted. I am bound to fix this truck up and use it as advertisement for my buisness.

Yours looks awesome

Sarge

*JCampbell* · 09-28-2009, 12:48 PM

That interior is looking good, Man.

palposity · 12-28-2009, 10:18 AM

Any updates? I'm excited about this build!

01-12-2009, 11:54 PM	#26
killthewabbit Spear and magic helmet! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,226	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Looks good! __________________ -- Will

01-13-2009, 12:12 AM	#27
LMDGUY Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Phx,AZ Posts: 352	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild oh man that is coming out nice! __________________ 1973 C10 "Chain Reaction" Street Trucks cover Feb 2012 2013 Silverado 1964 Cadillac

01-13-2009, 12:46 AM	#28
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Yo! What can I say besides "far friggin' out!". MAGNIFICENT job, dude! Looks like something I'd take on. My '73 3/4 ton 4x4 flatbed was cracked through the door threshold though, and while searching for a cab, I found a whole free '78 3/4 ton 4x4 P/U in perfect shape and swapped over the really good stuff from the Missouri flatbed to the Wyoming P/U. Keep up the great work and please keep posting updates for us! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

01-16-2009, 10:38 PM	#29
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Your truck is looking great! I've been wondering if you had made any more progress on it lately. Hadn't seen anything about it in a while. Keep us updated! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

01-17-2009, 11:44 AM	#30
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,672	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild That is going to be a gorgeous truck man! I can't wait to see more pics! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(winter unit)https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...25#post8900725

01-17-2009, 09:28 PM	#31
scotto0609 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: new york Posts: 226	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Where on the island are you? I'm over in babylon. looks good

01-26-2009, 02:36 PM	#32
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Thanks for the encouraging words...I'll keep posting pictures as progress develops. __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

01-26-2009, 02:51 PM	#33
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild very nice, keep up the great work __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326

04-17-2009, 01:29 AM	#34
cable666guy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Willow Grove, PA Posts: 299	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild any updates on this??

05-07-2009, 04:54 PM	#35
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild A couple of quick pics Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

05-16-2009, 08:16 AM	#36
ChaseDale3and8 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield Mo. Posts: 1,086	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Wow! Looking great! Keep the pics coming! ...Joe __________________ I'm not speedin'! I'm qualifyin'!

05-28-2009, 09:04 AM	#37
st1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 224	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Did he really cut the floor off and say "with some luck"???? Luck is for the unprepared, in my world. Great work update us.... __________________ stone sends... 78 GMC Stepside (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=243201) 06 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T 05 Suzuki GSX-R 1000

05-28-2009, 12:38 PM	#38
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Very good work man! Looks killer.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

05-28-2009, 03:27 PM	#39
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Great job on the restoration! This may be a dumb question ,but, what is Protecto Wrap? Is it like Dynamat or some other sound deadner? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

05-28-2009, 05:34 PM	#40
rcfatcat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pennington, newjersey Posts: 129	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild always good to see a manual truck __________________ 78 k5 offroad project 350 sm465 60/14 np205 boatside, dovenose



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07-01-2009, 07:33 PM	#42
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild wow, I'm impressed....did you get the paint color matched to the original? I really like the green __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-13-2009, 09:51 PM	#43
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Hey man this is a really nice truck! Have you made any progress since may? Im going through the same thing with my 85 except for the rear disc brakes. Looks good man, i'd like to see some fresh pics. Tony Last edited by 1985-GMC; 08-14-2009 at 11:30 PM.

09-16-2009, 10:16 AM	#44
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild That is beautiful work there! Had you done paint work before? I'm about to start a build as well and the paint work scares me more than anything else. Also when you took on the task of replacing the bottom end of the cab was that all factory spot weld that you drilled out or did you have to cut to pick a spot and cut the whole thing out? __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-27-2009, 12:34 PM	#46
evowerks Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northport LI,NY Posts: 161	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Fresh pic of interior...getting ready to work on the engine next Attached Images __________________ "TRUCKS ARE WHAT WE'RE ALL ABOUT" 69 C-30 flatbed/dump on a '88 P30 chassis 70 C-30 Cab & Chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291544 67 GMC Camper Cruiser cab 73 Gmc K25 Sierra Grande BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291276

09-27-2009, 02:39 PM	#47
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Love that interior pic. It is coming out great! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

09-27-2009, 06:55 PM	#48
Sarge261 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 395	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Great inspiration. I just picked up a 85 K20 and I am trying to hunt down a cab. Mine is SHOT, bad floor, fire wall is rotted and the area around the windshield is also rotted. I am bound to fix this truck up and use it as advertisement for my buisness. Yours looks awesome Sarge __________________ 1997 GMC Yukon Western Mid Weight Plow Project THOR

09-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#49
JCampbell Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 1,332	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild That interior is looking good, Man.

12-28-2009, 10:18 AM	#50
palposity Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Syracuse NY Posts: 684	Re: 1973 Gmc Cab Rebuild Any updates? I'm excited about this build! __________________ Project #1 "Pops"--1980 Chevrolet Scottsdale C10 3rd Generation in the same original owner family. GOAL: Restore to "almost" original. View Project Pops HERE Project #2 "Cletus"--1986 Chevy K20 4.10 Gear Ratio GOAL: Restore into a heavy duty work/plow rig View Project Cletus HERE - SOLD DD--2008 Duramax CCSB

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