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67_C-30 · 05-05-2005, 12:03 AM

James,

Are you going to weld the fenders onto the bedside? Meaning a bead along the entire cut line? Am trying to decide if want to do that, or cut them leaving tabs that I can bend 90 degrees and bolt them onto studs welded to the fleetside. The latter would make them removeable in case one got bent or whatever, but would be a little more difficult to achieve. I see a lot of duallys with cracked fiberglass fenders!!

I can't wait to see your truck completed. I finally got the new engine in Car Hauler, so maybe I can get back to work on mine. I posted some info about the new engine on the "Where are the 1 tons?" thread. I went back with a 383 stroker, and it is one sweet running engine. I will post pics as soon as I get some of it.

68gmcdually · 05-05-2005, 10:19 AM

Glad to hear that you are up and running again with the car hauler. I believe that we are welding the fenders completly onto the bed and fill the gap in completly for a seamless look. My only concern is the same as yours, what if something happens and I smack it up. Well I am hoping that never happens, but if it does I will probably just replace the whole bed. The truck by the way should be fired up today, the wiring harness is all installed now.

68gmcdually · 05-08-2005, 10:46 AM

We got her fired up on Friday and took it outside for its first taste of fresh air and sunlight in the past 3 years. Made it into second gear and then drove her into the paint shop for the final sand and spray possbily tomorrow. I will post pics when I download them at the office.

**Palf70Step** · 05-08-2005, 02:02 PM

Good stuff

68gmcdually · 05-11-2005, 06:10 PM

The cab is painted, pictures to follow when the booth clears out.

68gmcdually · 05-11-2005, 08:44 PM

Here are some pics from 4:00 pm.

68gmcdually · 05-11-2005, 08:45 PM

And here are the one's from a few minutes ago.

68gmcdually · 05-11-2005, 08:48 PM

Just a couple of current pics of the box progress, should be media blasted and painted by this time next week.

armyavncowgirl · 05-11-2005, 08:50 PM

man your truck is beginning to really look awesome! LOVE the color choice

(favorite color)

longnlow72 · 05-11-2005, 08:54 PM

Sweet!!! Keep The Pics Comin!!!

68w/sbc406 · 05-11-2005, 09:02 PM

lookin good

silvertonguedevil · 05-11-2005, 09:07 PM

Wow!

**Palf70Step** · 05-11-2005, 09:30 PM

That is sweet lookin! Almost there.

Rollie396 · 05-11-2005, 10:23 PM

looks awesome!I like the little reminder in paint pen on the fender hehe.

shifty · 05-11-2005, 11:41 PM

that paint looks JUICY. how many clear coats are on that? did you just shoot it on that way, or is that after wetsanding?

krue · 05-12-2005, 01:35 AM

Looks good!

crews · 05-12-2005, 02:38 AM

WOW!! Looks like you are still on schedule!! I would love to see more detailed pics of how you guys welded the fenders on the bed...looks like whoever did the welding did a damn nice job!!

68gmcdually · 05-12-2005, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by shifty

that paint looks JUICY. how many clear coats are on that? did you just shoot it on that way, or is that after wetsanding?

There are only two coats of clear, getting scuffed today for a couple more. But it looks fine just the way it is so that plan might be canned.

68gmcdually · 05-12-2005, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by crews

WOW!! Looks like you are still on schedule!! I would love to see more detailed pics of how you guys welded the fenders on the bed...looks like whoever did the welding did a damn nice job!!

I tried to get some detailed pics last night but the rotisserie is turned and they are working on the other side, plus I was kinda ticked off. Apparently the donor box has alot of fill in it where we need to weld the drivers side fender on and it is too late to source another box since the passenger side fender is welded on now. About the welder 97% of the welding work on this truck he has done, I think that I will need to buy my dad a new mig welder for Father's day when this rig is done.

68gmcdually · 05-12-2005, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rollie396

looks awesome!I like the little reminder in paint pen on the fender hehe.

The guys have been having fun with that. Last week is was "Do not touch" and "Ne touches pas" there attempt at french. This week is started off about someone's parent's not being married when he was conceived and got worse from there. Now it simply says "Do not warp" which I am glad off.

72gord · 05-12-2005, 09:00 AM

Been following your truck build, and I have to say I'm impressed. Looks great and will be a great tow truck when you get it done! Keep the pics coming and congrats on a great build!...Gord

Putter · 05-12-2005, 10:07 AM

I know there is a time gap, but is it really NOVEMBER in Canada already???

68gmcdually · 05-12-2005, 12:12 PM

The camera date is sdrawkcab, it really is May up here. Even though we had frost last night.

70 shorty · 05-12-2005, 12:33 PM

Great progress. Keep the pics coming!

454HO · 05-12-2005, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Putter

I know there is a time gap, but is it really NOVEMBER in Canada already???

Sometimes the format is day/month/year. Yesterday was the 11th of May.

That truck is looking awesome.

05-05-2005, 12:03 AM	#76
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	James, Are you going to weld the fenders onto the bedside? Meaning a bead along the entire cut line? Am trying to decide if want to do that, or cut them leaving tabs that I can bend 90 degrees and bolt them onto studs welded to the fleetside. The latter would make them removeable in case one got bent or whatever, but would be a little more difficult to achieve. I see a lot of duallys with cracked fiberglass fenders!! I can't wait to see your truck completed. I finally got the new engine in Car Hauler, so maybe I can get back to work on mine. I posted some info about the new engine on the "Where are the 1 tons?" thread. I went back with a 383 stroker, and it is one sweet running engine. I will post pics as soon as I get some of it. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

05-05-2005, 10:19 AM	#77
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Glad to hear that you are up and running again with the car hauler. I believe that we are welding the fenders completly onto the bed and fill the gap in completly for a seamless look. My only concern is the same as yours, what if something happens and I smack it up. Well I am hoping that never happens, but if it does I will probably just replace the whole bed. The truck by the way should be fired up today, the wiring harness is all installed now. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

05-08-2005, 10:46 AM	#78
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	It actually runs!! We got her fired up on Friday and took it outside for its first taste of fresh air and sunlight in the past 3 years. Made it into second gear and then drove her into the paint shop for the final sand and spray possbily tomorrow. I will post pics when I download them at the office. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

05-08-2005, 02:02 PM	#79
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,703	Good stuff __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-11-2005, 06:10 PM	#80
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	The cab is painted, pictures to follow when the booth clears out. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

05-11-2005, 08:44 PM	#81
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Before Here are some pics from 4:00 pm. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

05-11-2005, 08:45 PM	#82
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	After And here are the one's from a few minutes ago. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

05-11-2005, 08:48 PM	#83
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	Just a couple of current pics of the box progress, should be media blasted and painted by this time next week. Attached Images __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed,

05-11-2005, 08:50 PM	#84
armyavncowgirl C10 Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: Fort Hood, Texas Posts: 194	man your truck is beginning to really look awesome! LOVE the color choice (favorite color) __________________ 09 Chevrolet HHR --- Cruck --- cross between a Car and a Truck Former rides: 1967 C10 LWB 1972 C10 LWB 1969 C10 LWB (parts truck)

05-11-2005, 08:54 PM	#85
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	Sweet!!! Keep The Pics Comin!!! __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

05-11-2005, 09:02 PM	#86
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	lookin good __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

05-11-2005, 09:07 PM	#87
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05-11-2005, 09:30 PM	#88
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,703	That is sweet lookin! Almost there. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-11-2005, 10:23 PM	#89
Rollie396 someday it will be done! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada Posts: 1,620	looks awesome!I like the little reminder in paint pen on the fender hehe. __________________ '72 C-10 Proud owner of a million new and used pieces that used to be and will once again be(god willing) a testament to the term "they don't build em like that anymore. '80 LWB 2wd beater '67 GMC long fleet (cab donor) '66 long step (parked till it's turn comes around) '65 short step (parts truck that will donate it's bed and possibly frame to the '66) '06 Grand Prix wife's car (she hardly lets me touch it) my pics

05-11-2005, 11:41 PM	#90
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	that paint looks JUICY. how many clear coats are on that? did you just shoot it on that way, or is that after wetsanding? __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.



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05-12-2005, 01:35 AM	#91
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks good! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-12-2005, 02:38 AM	#92
crews It just doesn't matter Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,660	WOW!! Looks like you are still on schedule!! I would love to see more detailed pics of how you guys welded the fenders on the bed...looks like whoever did the welding did a damn nice job!! __________________ 05 Chevy Silverado..... A rogue BMW guy.... If you don't like me- TAKE A NUMBER; There are people ahead of you!!

05-12-2005, 09:00 AM	#96
72gord Never enough time!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: sw Wisconsin Posts: 602	Been following your truck build, and I have to say I'm impressed. Looks great and will be a great tow truck when you get it done! Keep the pics coming and congrats on a great build!...Gord

05-12-2005, 10:07 AM	#97
Putter More Cowbell.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, MS Posts: 3,569	I know there is a time gap, but is it really NOVEMBER in Canada already??? __________________ *There once was a member from Puckett.....Who ( fill in the blank blank blank* ) bucket**

05-12-2005, 12:12 PM	#98
68gmcdually Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fenelon Falls, ON Canada Posts: 1,455	The camera date is sdrawkcab, it really is May up here. Even though we had frost last night. __________________ James Bellwood 1968 930 Extend-A-Cab Dually 5.7l, 5 speed, Last edited by 68gmcdually; 05-12-2005 at 12:13 PM.

05-12-2005, 12:33 PM	#99
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	Great progress. Keep the pics coming! __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

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