Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! - Page 25 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

y5mgisi · 02-08-2010, 01:34 AM

So thats what a perfect truck looks like! Good god man, That thing is a true work of art.

extd56 · 02-08-2010, 01:51 AM

Thanks for all the kind words, the truck is a beast but is fun to drive. I guess I need to finish the interior and drive ti some more.

Rokcrln · 02-08-2010, 01:53 AM

That really turned out nice!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

Damien · 02-08-2010, 05:19 PM

That is a super nice truck and the fab work is amazing. So much attention to detail. I just spent the last 2 1/2 hrs looking at this build up.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 02-08-2010, 06:25 PM

that is one good looking crew

68 Quad C10 · 02-08-2010, 08:31 PM

Looks real nice

drewskiren · 02-08-2010, 11:37 PM

Love it!!!
Could you show us some interior pics of how much legroom in the rear seat?
What seats did you end up using?

extd56 · 02-10-2010, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by drewskiren

Love it!!!
Could you show us some interior pics of how much legroom in the rear seat?
What seats did you end up using?

The seats that I used were from a 2003 Chevy extended cab front and back. Do you want to know how much room with the seat all the way back or forward? When I put the seats in the rear position I can barely reach the gas pedal. I am not real happy with the 2003 center seat in the front and looking to maybe put another middle seat.

drewskiren · 02-10-2010, 10:00 AM

Thanks for responding. I am 5-10, so I don't need to see them all the way back. I am planing on using the same seats (not the full 4 door rear seats). Could we see also a picture of the rear seat mount, did you beef up the floor???

extd56 · 02-10-2010, 02:50 PM

Here are some pictures of the rear seats and one with the front seats moved just a little bit. The floor was modified a little bit and brackets were made to mount the extended cab seats to.

woodwright · 02-10-2010, 03:48 PM

I am SO jealous!!! Have you weighed it?

extd56 · 02-10-2010, 04:44 PM

I have weighed it and as I recall it was about 6000

drewskiren · 02-10-2010, 05:26 PM

Thanks for the pics. They really help a lot.

extd56 · 02-10-2010, 06:12 PM

Well I am looking at options to changing out my center console/jump seat. The first picture is what I have now from a 2003 and the second one is from a 2008 Chevy truck. I am also looking to find the deluxe center console from a 2007-2009 truck that has a lid and has storage under the center seat.

Mayo · 02-11-2010, 10:58 PM

That is a beautiful truck. I would love to own something so nice one day. The only thing I would do to it would be to put a stock steering wheel in it. They look much better in my opinion.

extd56 · 02-11-2010, 11:02 PM

With the autometer gauges, 2003 seats and a modern stereo and A/C nothing much stock about the interior. Plus I like the smaller steering wheel and the best part was that it was free.

extd56 · 02-11-2010, 11:05 PM

Almost time to take back to the upholstery shop and get the leather installed on the seats and door panels and do something about the front seat jumpseat/console. I will be probably taking it to the car show in Pleasanton at the end of march for the Goodguys show, it needs to get out.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-12-2010, 02:33 AM

Very nice! I love this truck! It is pretty amazing that it is still only 6000lbs. I figured it'd be heavier than that. That thing will be awesome with leather! Very nice ride!

woodwright · 02-12-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

That is a beautiful truck. I would love to own something so nice one day. The only thing I would do to it would be to put a stock steering wheel in it. They look much better in my opinion.

I would have to disagree. I like the later model steering wheel. I think they look good in our year trucks. And they're cheap or free. I've got them in my trucks.

extd56 · 02-18-2010, 01:21 PM

I installed the trim on the tailgate and the white letters too. Thanks to Mark-K for the tailgate trim pieces that fit great and look even better.

Raguemoe · 02-18-2010, 02:52 PM

Man that is what I call a truck! (have fun washing that thing, like two trucks in one). Someone should start making these things, I think I would have one in my driveway!!

drewskiren · 02-18-2010, 02:56 PM

I agree Raguemoe, But what would people be willing to spend on one.?.?

gm4x4chris · 03-12-2010, 12:44 PM

thats a sweet looking truck for sure i am using your build a base to go by when building mine i have almost all the the big pieces to start with just gotta pick up a few more items and we will be getting started prolly round easter time

jugernot · 03-17-2010, 03:41 PM

Are those Katzkin seat covers? lf so let me know how they fit. I was thinking of ordering a set for my seat. I have the same set.

extd56 · 03-17-2010, 05:19 PM

They are Katzkin covers, I got the same ones for my orange truck and they fit great.

02-08-2010, 01:34 AM	#601
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! So thats what a perfect truck looks like! Good god man, That thing is a true work of art.

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extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Thanks for all the kind words, the truck is a beast but is fun to drive. I guess I need to finish the interior and drive ti some more.

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Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! That really turned out nice! Kevin LFD Inc.

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Damien Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Farmington, MN Posts: 928	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! That is a super nice truck and the fab work is amazing. So much attention to detail. I just spent the last 2 1/2 hrs looking at this build up. __________________ I can still count my vehicles on two... wait three hands.

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02-08-2010, 11:37 PM	#607
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Love it!!! Could you show us some interior pics of how much legroom in the rear seat? What seats did you end up using?

02-10-2010, 10:00 AM	#609
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Thanks for responding. I am 5-10, so I don't need to see them all the way back. I am planing on using the same seats (not the full 4 door rear seats). Could we see also a picture of the rear seat mount, did you beef up the floor???

02-10-2010, 02:50 PM	#610
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Here are some pictures of the rear seats and one with the front seats moved just a little bit. The floor was modified a little bit and brackets were made to mount the extended cab seats to. Attached Images

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extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! I have weighed it and as I recall it was about 6000

02-10-2010, 05:26 PM	#613
drewskiren Lucky Teter at the wheel Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,896	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Thanks for the pics. They really help a lot.

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extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Well I am looking at options to changing out my center console/jump seat. The first picture is what I have now from a 2003 and the second one is from a 2008 Chevy truck. I am also looking to find the deluxe center console from a 2007-2009 truck that has a lid and has storage under the center seat. Attached Images

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Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! That is a beautiful truck. I would love to own something so nice one day. The only thing I would do to it would be to put a stock steering wheel in it. They look much better in my opinion. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

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extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! With the autometer gauges, 2003 seats and a modern stereo and A/C nothing much stock about the interior. Plus I like the smaller steering wheel and the best part was that it was free. Last edited by extd56; 02-11-2010 at 11:02 PM.



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02-11-2010, 11:05 PM	#617
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! Almost time to take back to the upholstery shop and get the leather installed on the seats and door panels and do something about the front seat jumpseat/console. I will be probably taking it to the car show in Pleasanton at the end of march for the Goodguys show, it needs to get out.

02-12-2010, 02:33 AM	#618
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extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Re: Project Penicillin~ 68 crewcab build up! I installed the trim on the tailgate and the white letters too. Thanks to Mark-K for the tailgate trim pieces that fit great and look even better. Attached Images Last edited by extd56; 04-13-2010 at 12:39 AM.

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