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GFY · 03-26-2013, 04:52 PM

Hello all -
New poster here on the board (lurking for a while), wanted to put up some pictures of my truck for my first post. I've owned this truck for about 21 years, and it belonged to a friend of mine prior to that, and another friend before him! About 30 years total "in the family".
It is on a 77 frame, has a stroked 350 w/ T350 trans, NP205 xfer case, locker in the rear with 4.11 gears, 4.10 in the front. Power steering, brakes, windows, AC, etc also.
Built by a friend of mine and I (thanks Chris!) over about a 3 year period.
Frame is powdercoated.
The paint was done by a friend, and is in need of some help. I'm taking in it to have it repainted within the month.
Feel free to comment, critique, etc! (please don't be too harsh)

Thanks for looking!
Mark (aka GFY)

mechanixman · 03-26-2013, 04:59 PM

It looks fantastic!
Really great work.
(it looks so good in fact, that I thought the first was photo shopped to show what you wanted the truck to look like)
What color paint are you looking at?

GFY · 03-26-2013, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

It looks fantastic!
Really great work.
(it looks so good in fact, that I thought the first was photo shopped to show what you wanted the truck to look like)
What color paint are you looking at?

Thanks, Mechanixman. It is 96 Suburban red. It will be the same color with repaint, just with better body work, better panel alignment, and without the orange peel, etc.

hopped up · 03-26-2013, 05:03 PM

Cool truck! I like it !! Minus the rims .lol
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GFY · 03-26-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hopped up

Cool truck! I like it !! Minus the rims .lol
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Thanks Hopped up. Actually the wheels are better in person. I thought about changing them out, and my wife and son talked me into keeping them. But - that's what makes a horse race!

Kim57 · 03-26-2013, 06:51 PM

Welcome.
Very nice looking truck.
Kim

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-26-2013, 07:59 PM

I love it. And, my vote.... keep the rims.
Oh, and

to the forum

GFY · 03-27-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

I love it. And, my vote.... keep the rims.
Oh, and

to the forum

Thank you!

72smoker · 03-26-2013, 08:45 PM

That thing is very nice. Don't really see whats wrong with the paint, but very cool.

GFY · 03-27-2013, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 72smoker

That thing is very nice. Don't really see whats wrong with the paint, but very cool.

The paint looks good from afar, but far from good. There were some pretty serious "stretchmarks" in it, and a lot of orange peel. The person who painted it starting sanding it to fix some issues, and then decided to "close down shop". I now have a partially sanded and primered truck. The pics above were the truck at it's best.

sqrlnts · 03-27-2013, 02:03 PM

Welcome GFY, great looking truck. What if anything did you have to modify on the 77 frame to accept the Task Force body? Do your wheels stick out past your fenders?

**rgunlock** · 03-27-2013, 02:40 PM

Your truck looks really nice! I Don't see any frame from the side. Did you raise the bedfloor some to get the body down closer to the frame? I'm considering doing my 59 very similar using a 76 frame I've got but its looking like several inches of body lift to keep the bed original. -Rick

GFY · 03-27-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rgunlock

Your truck looks really nice! I Don't see any frame from the side. Did you raise the bedfloor some to get the body down closer to the frame? I'm considering doing my 59 very similar using a 76 frame I've got but its looking like several inches of body lift to keep the bed original. -Rick

The cab mounts from the old frame are mounted pretty high on the new frame, with gussets, etc. That worked out perfect for the bed. The bed is not raised, and is mounted using the stock rails (modified) under the bed.

**rgunlock** · 03-27-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GFY

The cab mounts from the old frame are mounted pretty high on the new frame, with gussets, etc. That worked out perfect for the bed. The bed is not raised, and is mounted using the stock rails (modified) under the bed.

Cool, now I'm challenged to figure out how you worked that out

At a minimum, I think we need more pictures, and better yet, are you planning to do a build thread?

GFY · 03-27-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sqrlnts

Welcome GFY, great looking truck. What if anything did you have to modify on the 77 frame to accept the Task Force body? Do your wheels stick out past your fenders?

Sqrlnts - I used the cab mounting points from the original frame, and put them on the 77 frame. It worked out pretty well. There were a lot of modifications needed for cab, radiator, etc.
The tires are pretty well under the fenders. 35/12.50/15 BFG All Terrains on 8" wheel. Front tires are about 1.5" out of the fender, rears are inside the fender.

Maximus · 03-27-2013, 06:07 PM

That color reminds me of those 2000 z71 Tahoes that were limited OBS trucks, BRIGHT,
Love the truck and love the 4x4!

Garys8 · 03-27-2013, 08:14 PM

Ha, I wouldn't worry about any critics. Have you seen some of the ****boxes on here?

Your truck is very nice.
The interior looks great too.
Welcome.

sqrlnts · 03-27-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Garys8

Ha, I wouldn't worry about any critics. Have you seen some of the ****boxes on here?

Your truck is very nice.
The interior looks great too.
Welcome.

LOL I have one the afore mentioned shart boxes!

MORE PICS, MORE PICS!!!!!!
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**Denee007** · 03-27-2013, 08:53 PM

OMG, screensaver! Welcome! I love your truck!
dne'

Garys8 · 03-27-2013, 10:58 PM

You and me both brother...

**mr48chev** · 03-28-2013, 10:45 AM

I could drive that truck and grin like a Chessie cat. It nails Custom 4x4 task force truck right on the money. I'm not a fan of the three spoke blade wheels but I could survive with them on that truck with those tires.

Nice job, that will no doubt be the pattern for a few more. Now when did I see that rough but runs great mid 70's 4x on Craigslist for a right price.

dubie · 03-28-2013, 11:25 AM

oh we gotta get some more pics of this thing. What a beauty eh!!!!

_Ogre · 03-28-2013, 10:59 PM

one of the many thought designs of my truk was a 4x4 like that
i like it, i'd also drive the wheels off it as is

GFY · 08-05-2013, 06:34 PM

Looking for wheel suggestions now (note this is a 77 1/2 ton 4x4 running gear). Any suggestions?
Back from paint, and on the road again (after a "short" 20 year build).

mechanixman · 08-05-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GFY

Any suggestions?

Yeah.
Drive the SNOT out of it.

03-26-2013, 04:52 PM	#1
GFY Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 79	New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 Hello all - New poster here on the board (lurking for a while), wanted to put up some pictures of my truck for my first post. I've owned this truck for about 21 years, and it belonged to a friend of mine prior to that, and another friend before him! About 30 years total "in the family". It is on a 77 frame, has a stroked 350 w/ T350 trans, NP205 xfer case, locker in the rear with 4.11 gears, 4.10 in the front. Power steering, brakes, windows, AC, etc also. Built by a friend of mine and I (thanks Chris!) over about a 3 year period. Frame is powdercoated. The paint was done by a friend, and is in need of some help. I'm taking in it to have it repainted within the month. Feel free to comment, critique, etc! (please don't be too harsh) Thanks for looking! Mark (aka GFY) Attached Images

03-26-2013, 04:59 PM	#2
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 It looks fantastic! Really great work. (it looks so good in fact, that I thought the first was photo shopped to show what you wanted the truck to look like) What color paint are you looking at? __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

03-26-2013, 05:03 PM	#4
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 Cool truck! I like it !! Minus the rims .lol Posted via Mobile Device

03-26-2013, 06:51 PM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 Welcome. Very nice looking truck. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

03-26-2013, 07:59 PM	#7
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 I love it. And, my vote.... keep the rims. Oh, and to the forum __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-26-2013, 08:45 PM	#9
72smoker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CR IA Posts: 160	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 That thing is very nice. Don't really see whats wrong with the paint, but very cool.

03-27-2013, 02:03 PM	#11
sqrlnts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 750	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 Welcome GFY, great looking truck. What if anything did you have to modify on the 77 frame to accept the Task Force body? Do your wheels stick out past your fenders?

03-27-2013, 02:40 PM	#12
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 Your truck looks really nice! I Don't see any frame from the side. Did you raise the bedfloor some to get the body down closer to the frame? I'm considering doing my 59 very similar using a 76 frame I've got but its looking like several inches of body lift to keep the bed original. -Rick __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

03-27-2013, 06:07 PM	#16
Maximus Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 672	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 That color reminds me of those 2000 z71 Tahoes that were limited OBS trucks, BRIGHT, Love the truck and love the 4x4! __________________ 1955 2nd Series 3100 - 400 Pontiac / BW Super T-10 4-Speed 1972 K5 Blazer 350 Auto 4x4 1928 Ford Model A Tudor

03-27-2013, 08:14 PM	#17
Garys8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, Indiana Posts: 35	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 Ha, I wouldn't worry about any critics. Have you seen some of the ****boxes on here? Your truck is very nice. The interior looks great too. Welcome.

03-27-2013, 08:53 PM	#19
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 OMG, screensaver! Welcome! I love your truck! dne' __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

03-27-2013, 10:58 PM	#20
Garys8 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, Indiana Posts: 35	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 You and me both brother...

03-28-2013, 10:45 AM	#21
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 I could drive that truck and grin like a Chessie cat. It nails Custom 4x4 task force truck right on the money. I'm not a fan of the three spoke blade wheels but I could survive with them on that truck with those tires. Nice job, that will no doubt be the pattern for a few more. Now when did I see that rough but runs great mid 70's 4x on Craigslist for a right price. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

03-28-2013, 11:25 AM	#22
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03-28-2013, 10:59 PM	#23
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08-05-2013, 06:34 PM	#24
GFY Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 79	Re: New here - my 55 Chevy S/S 4x4 Looking for wheel suggestions now (note this is a 77 1/2 ton 4x4 running gear). Any suggestions? Back from paint, and on the road again (after a "short" 20 year build). Attached Images

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