The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > Heavy Haulers

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 07-04-2019, 06:47 PM   #1
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

It has been a long road for my 67 C50 but finally getting paint on the primer.
Started out as a farm flat bed, shorted the frame and added a 92 TopKick rear frame from cab back to get the 10 lug axle. Freightliner front axle gave me huge 4 wheel disk brakes. Super singles in the rear are covered by C60 front fenders flipped L side on R rear...
Double din now in the dash along with some AC vents, I deleted the dash pad also
Small block is gone and an old Detroit Diesel is going in.
Firewall has been smoothed out and the firewall gutter cut off.
The fuel fill is in the standard place but the hose goes through the cab and through the floor into a tank
All the work and painting is done by me outside under a canopy in sunny Florida
Attached Images
     
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2019, 10:35 PM   #2
flashed
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: canton ga
Posts: 12,724
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Damn , that is looking great .
flashed is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-04-2019, 11:48 PM   #3
Getter-Done
Senior Member
 
Getter-Done's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: TN.
Posts: 8,415
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

I like it.
I have always liked those running boards
on the big trucks.






.
__________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________
84 Chevy K-20
63 Impala (my high school car)


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build
Getter-Done is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2019, 12:11 AM   #4
Warrens69GMC
Registered User
 
Warrens69GMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Safford,AZ
Posts: 3,625
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

How many gallons of paint?
__________________
1969 307, t350
1950 Chevy Wagon
1978 Big 10
1967 C10, 250,3-OTT
Warrens69GMC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2019, 06:59 AM   #5
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

I think two will be enough.
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2019, 09:30 AM   #6
c60clf
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: edinburg va
Posts: 115
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

I really like this build, I think the color choice is going to look great as well, great job,
c60clf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-05-2019, 09:50 AM   #7
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by c60clf View Post
I really like this build, I think the color choice is going to look great as well, great job,
Thanks so much, it's been a long road.
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2019, 07:41 AM   #8
Airdirect
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Powderly Texas
Posts: 306
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

As others have said, it is looking really good! I really like the colors you have chosen, cannot wait to see it finished. Keep up the good work and progress!
Airdirect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2019, 09:20 AM   #9
c60clf
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: edinburg va
Posts: 115
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

keep us updated on all of your build, we like lots of pictures,excited about detroit going in. this build has lots of interest for a lot of people. i have a 72 c50 and a 66 lcf and your build gives me lots of encouragement,and many things to consider.this is the nicest pickup build i have seen, thanks Pat
c60clf is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2019, 11:00 AM   #10
Nobighurry
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Lexington SC
Posts: 119
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Which Detroit Diesel did you go with?
Nobighurry is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-09-2019, 07:40 PM   #11
Airdirect
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Powderly Texas
Posts: 306
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Got to know more about the Detroit Diesel? What transmission etc.....great build!
Airdirect is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-13-2019, 11:38 AM   #12
Pvmt-Pndr
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Temperance Michigan
Posts: 375
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

That thing is sexy even in primer!!
Pvmt-Pndr is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2019, 11:38 PM   #13
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by Pvmt-Pndr View Post
That thing is sexy even in primer!!
Sexier with Doors! And rear glass.
Attached Images
  
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2019, 11:42 PM   #14
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by Airdirect View Post
Got to know more about the Detroit Diesel? What transmission etc.....great build!
It's not a power house but it will do for now. 4 speed like the 465 but bigger not sure of the exact model
Attached Images
 
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-20-2019, 11:44 PM   #15
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nobighurry View Post
Which Detroit Diesel did you go with?
The Detroit is just the N/A 6.2
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-21-2019, 12:05 AM   #16
Warrens69GMC
Registered User
 
Warrens69GMC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Safford,AZ
Posts: 3,625
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Nice. Getting there!!
__________________
1969 307, t350
1950 Chevy Wagon
1978 Big 10
1967 C10, 250,3-OTT
Warrens69GMC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-22-2019, 03:05 PM   #17
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by c60clf View Post
keep us updated on all of your build, we like lots of pictures,excited about detroit going in. this build has lots of interest for a lot of people. i have a 72 c50 and a 66 lcf and your build gives me lots of encouragement,and many things to consider.this is the nicest pickup build i have seen, thanks Pat
Doors and Engine / Trans are in! Welded in side mounts since the Detroit does not have front mounts like the small block did. Wiring is next for the engine and cab.
Attached Images
   
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 06:03 PM   #18
txagincali
Registered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Nipomo, CA
Posts: 58
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Looking good! Did you use an aftermarket firewall to shave all the holes/creases? Did you re-vulcanize your body mounts or use a different trucks rubber? It looks really clean!
__________________
1963 Olson Grumman Bread Van - Possible Suburban Swap (sporadically worked on to strip paint)
1969 GMC C10 Pickup SWB Stepside (heart transplant)
1969 Chevy C50 Fire Truck converted to Utility Truck being built into Pickup Truck (newest addition, accumulating spare parts)
1972 GMC K5 Blazer 4x4 (sporadically being worked on, accumulating parts)
txagincali is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 09:09 PM   #19
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Did the firewall myself, just cut out metal to cover the old firewall. Cut off the gutter and filled in the top with a strip of 1.25" metal to fill the gap a long the top and the blower motor area. The body mounts were in good condition so I left them alone.
Attached Images
 
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-24-2019, 09:13 PM   #20
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by txagincali View Post
Looking good! Did you use an aftermarket firewall to shave all the holes/creases? Did you re-vulcanize your body mounts or use a different trucks rubber? It looks really clean!
Here is a photo of the strip that I put in also.
Attached Images
 
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-23-2019, 10:17 PM   #21
GPSFAB
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Smithsburg MD
Posts: 2
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

What kind of running boards are you using? Great looking truck!
GPSFAB is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2019, 10:48 PM   #22
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by GPSFAB View Post
What kind of running boards are you using? Great looking truck!
Stock running boards just two welded together.
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2019, 10:55 PM   #23
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Update, got the front bumper on and interior finished. USA1 interior cover fit great!
Attached Images
   
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-27-2019, 11:00 PM   #24
colgad
Registered User
 
colgad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lutz, Florida
Posts: 838
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC View Post
How many gallons of paint?
Two gallons of Orange was not enough had to pickup 2 quarts for the bed.
__________________
1967 Red, C10 Short Bed 6.0L T5 5 speed
1967 Orange and Black C50 6.2 Detroit Diesel NV4500, 2 Ton Pickup
1972 White, Chevy Blazer 2WD 67 Dog house 5.3 4L65 2016 Power Tour LH
1955 Red-Cream, Chevrolet Nomad, restoration on hold
2004 Black, Corvette Z06 LS6 convertible (Rock solid Fun) 2011/2018 Power Tour
colgad is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-28-2019, 12:18 AM   #25
1976gmc20
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Montana
Posts: 3,696
Re: 1967 C50 pickup - finally starting to paint

Quote:
Originally Posted by colgad View Post
It's not a power house but it will do for now. 4 speed like the 465 but bigger not sure of the exact model
Is that an SM420 ???

Dang, it's been so long since I replaced the TO bearing in my old C-50, I don't remember much what it looked like except it was Big.
__________________
Current/past Chevy/GMC trucks:
1958 Chevy C-60; 1965 GMC C-50; 1965 Chevy C-10; 1971 Chevy K-10; 1973 Chevy K-20; 1976 GMC C-20; 1977 Chevy C-10 Suburban; 1980 Chevy K-10; 1989 Chevy K1500; 1991 GMC V1500 Suburban; 2016 Chevy K2500 HD

Other vehicles: 1988 Jeep XJ; 2011 Toyota 4Runner
1976gmc20 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:52 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com