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vtblazer · 03-17-2008, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Thanks, I really need to hire someone

Awe, was all ready to apply until I read the rest of it...

Good to hear your busy.

Frizzle Fry · 03-17-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

This is a '57 HT we painted this week.

Can you tell us what those color names are? Looks great!

Musclerodz · 03-17-2008, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Can you tell us what those color names are? Looks great!

Viper Red, and Fleet GM white code 8550

Musclerodz · 03-28-2008, 03:36 AM

Truck cab was blasted today and was worse than originally thought. Economically not feasible to repair unfortunately. Amazingly everything else is in very nice condition. Everything should be blasted by the weekend. Now to start hunting a cab.

Musclerodz · 06-15-2008, 02:16 AM

Been awhile since an update. Cab was full of rust in the cowl area so we started looking for a better cab. Could not find one that did not need any less work than what we already had.

I had a '72 GMC cab we had purchased for the A/C system, cab was junk or so I thought. One we got it disassembled, found the cowl area was in excellent shape so we took 2 cabs and made on good one. Pics show the cabs tacked together. Rust repair has already started and will also being installing a new correct 67-68 firewall. Now that the '57 Chevy we restored is done, updates on this truck should be more frequent.

semperfidoordie · 06-15-2008, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Mike, I don't know what I was thinking, for some reason I thought you were jet-setting across the U.S. to work on these projects, lol feel like a tool!
I know where Washington is, we lived there for a couple years, moved from there 6+ years ago to Alaska, just moved back to Norman. We lived right on the corner (across the street from the community center) before you cross the old bridge, going out of town.

where in Alaska? that's where I'm originally from

original_balzer · 06-15-2008, 05:36 AM

Very nice work! 1 thing though you should cover the tires and wheels EVEN if they are junkers. Just shows attention to detail. AND I have a pet peave about it, I lent some spare tires and wheels to a friend so he could get his truck painted, I got painted tires and wheels back.

Musclerodz · 06-28-2008, 01:20 AM

Here is a few more pics of the recent repairs. Front cab supports fixed, inner rocker drop offs both sides, both "A" pillars repaired, both outer rockers, and the radio area repaired. All that is left is to replace the 71-72 firewall with a 67-68 firewall, and the right cab corner. Enjoy!

trx450duner · 06-28-2008, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Lafayette 68K20

Mike - I got a high hump cover (with no holes) on it's way to you from west Texas. You should get it by mid-next week, if not earlier - found it on the boards. Regarding the steering column - what should I expect to pay for that, assuming I find a complete 67-72 steering column from a manual tranny truck that came stock w/power steering? Thanks!

I have a non-tilt, manual trans, power steering column that is complete if you are still looking for one. I am in southern california so not sure how much shipping would be but let me know if your still looking for one.

Travis

Musclerodz · 06-28-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by trx450duner

I have a non-tilt, manual trans, power steering column that is complete if you are still looking for one. I am in southern california so not sure how much shipping would be but let me know if your still looking for one.

Travis

Don't need the column anymore, thanks

~Shep~ · 07-01-2008, 03:57 PM

This is awsome! Inspired and jealous at the same time!

Musclerodz · 07-11-2008, 10:59 AM

Cab is finished with the cab corner repaired, and the new 67-68 firewall installed in place of the 72 firewall that was removed. I now have a 100% RUST FREE A/C cab. This was not the cheap way to go about it, but every cab we found needed similar amounts of needed repair, just in different locations. Also by doing what we did, we did not tamper with the vin to the truck.

joe231 · 07-11-2008, 11:12 AM

nice work!

**Yukon Jack** · 07-16-2008, 12:46 PM

Great project to watch - you do great work.

killer71 · 07-16-2008, 01:10 PM

Good Job!!

**Hart_Rod** · 07-16-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Cab is finished with the cab corner repaired, and the new 67-68 firewall installed in place of the 72 firewall that was removed. I now have a 100% RUST FREE A/C cab. This was not the cheap way to go about it, but every cab we found needed similar amounts of needed repair, just in different locations. Also by doing what we did, we did not tamper with the vin to the truck.

Nice job on the cab, it looks pretty sweet............

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Musclerodz · 07-16-2008, 10:43 PM

Thanks everyone. I should have updates on the chassis very soon. I am in the middle of finishing the paint on the suspension so I can start assembly. Most everything is sitting here ready to install.

Musclerodz · 08-01-2008, 01:46 PM

Fenders and doors ready for sealer and color. I had the front clip reblasted yesterday and will be starting body work Monday. We are priming the bed today.

joe231 · 08-01-2008, 02:57 PM

nice!

Musclerodz · 08-02-2008, 02:57 PM

pics from Friday. Bed pics were rotated, don't know why they are not now.

454_72_4X4 · 08-02-2008, 03:31 PM

This is gonna be a sweet truck! Exellent work!

Just for my own curiosity. What the differences between a 68 and a 72 firewall?

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

Thanks everyone. I should have updates on the chassis very soon. I am in the middle of finishing the paint on the suspension so I can start assembly. Most everything is sitting here ready to install.

Cool! I'm curious about the drivetrain.

Musclerodz · 08-02-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 454_72_4X4

This is gonna be a sweet truck! Exellent work!

Just for my own curiosity. What the differences between a 68 and a 72 firewall?

Cool! I'm curious about the drivetrain.

The stamping is different on the driver side and also has some different hole locations. You can kind of see the difference in the pics in post 55 and post 62. Minor differences the casual observer would never catch, but someone who knows these trucks would catch. It will be very hard to figure out now that the front clip is from a '72.

The drivetrain is a rebuilt 327, NV4500 5 speed with hyd clutch, rebuilt 205 transfer case, 73 front dif with disc brakes, HO52 rear.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 08-03-2008, 11:55 AM

Nice work.....

msgross · 08-03-2008, 12:40 PM

just found this build... nice work so far... Wonder if that hidden object was an OSHA requirement?

I say that it was the original owner's stash for those "chance" encounters at the Saloon after the rodeo! You are in OK right?

Musclerodz · 08-05-2008, 06:09 PM

Front bed panel was replaced today. Looked good until it was closely examined and was starting to rot through at the roll on top of the panel.

03-28-2008, 03:36 AM	#54
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Truck cab was blasted today and was worse than originally thought. Economically not feasible to repair unfortunately. Amazingly everything else is in very nice condition. Everything should be blasted by the weekend. Now to start hunting a cab. __________________ Mike Redpath

06-15-2008, 02:16 AM	#55
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Been awhile since an update. Cab was full of rust in the cowl area so we started looking for a better cab. Could not find one that did not need any less work than what we already had. I had a '72 GMC cab we had purchased for the A/C system, cab was junk or so I thought. One we got it disassembled, found the cowl area was in excellent shape so we took 2 cabs and made on good one. Pics show the cabs tacked together. Rust repair has already started and will also being installing a new correct 67-68 firewall. Now that the '57 Chevy we restored is done, updates on this truck should be more frequent. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

06-15-2008, 05:36 AM	#57
original_balzer Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: roosevelt utah Posts: 325	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Very nice work! 1 thing though you should cover the tires and wheels EVEN if they are junkers. Just shows attention to detail. AND I have a pet peave about it, I lent some spare tires and wheels to a friend so he could get his truck painted, I got painted tires and wheels back.

06-28-2008, 01:20 AM	#58
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Here is a few more pics of the recent repairs. Front cab supports fixed, inner rocker drop offs both sides, both "A" pillars repaired, both outer rockers, and the radio area repaired. All that is left is to replace the 71-72 firewall with a 67-68 firewall, and the right cab corner. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

07-01-2008, 03:57 PM	#61
~Shep~ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Adams, Tn "Home of the Bell Witch" Posts: 44	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 This is awsome! Inspired and jealous at the same time! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne K20 Cool Options Include Manual Throttle - Tilt - Dual Gas Tanks - Sliding Rear Glass ...they just forgot to put a super emblem on at the factory!

07-11-2008, 10:59 AM	#62
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Cab is finished with the cab corner repaired, and the new 67-68 firewall installed in place of the 72 firewall that was removed. I now have a 100% RUST FREE A/C cab. This was not the cheap way to go about it, but every cab we found needed similar amounts of needed repair, just in different locations. Also by doing what we did, we did not tamper with the vin to the truck. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath Last edited by Musclerodz; 07-11-2008 at 11:00 AM.

07-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#63
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 nice work! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-16-2008, 12:46 PM	#64
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Great project to watch - you do great work. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

07-16-2008, 01:10 PM	#65
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Good Job!! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

07-16-2008, 10:43 PM	#67
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Thanks everyone. I should have updates on the chassis very soon. I am in the middle of finishing the paint on the suspension so I can start assembly. Most everything is sitting here ready to install. __________________ Mike Redpath

08-01-2008, 01:46 PM	#68
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Fenders and doors ready for sealer and color. I had the front clip reblasted yesterday and will be starting body work Monday. We are priming the bed today. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

08-01-2008, 02:57 PM	#69
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 nice! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-02-2008, 02:57 PM	#70
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 pics from Friday. Bed pics were rotated, don't know why they are not now. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath Last edited by Musclerodz; 08-02-2008 at 02:58 PM.

08-03-2008, 11:55 AM	#73
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Nice work..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

08-03-2008, 12:40 PM	#74
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 just found this build... nice work so far... Wonder if that hidden object was an OSHA requirement? I say that it was the original owner's stash for those "chance" encounters at the Saloon after the rodeo! You are in OK right? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 08-03-2008 at 12:42 PM.



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08-05-2008, 06:09 PM	#75
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,365	Re: New Project at Musclerodz - '68 K20 Front bed panel was replaced today. Looked good until it was closely examined and was starting to rot through at the roll on top of the panel. Attached Images __________________ Mike Redpath

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