LS1 into a 73 cheyenne - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

luifer76 · 12-08-2011, 11:49 PM

dude i can't wait to see this thing done..... great job so far bro your kicking ass with this build....

mcbassin · 12-09-2011, 12:53 AM

Looking good! I like the stake pocket box removal idea. Always something cool on this thread.

68 TT · 12-11-2011, 06:03 AM

Did removing the stake pockets weaken the corners any that you could tell?

smokedat · 12-11-2011, 12:17 PM

Sure did , what I did was weld the corner where they meet. Then I grinded the welds to a smooth transition, finished with metal glaze.
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68 TT · 12-12-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

Sure did , what I did was weld the corner where they meet. Then I grinded the welds to a smooth transition, finished with metal glaze.
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I thought about reinforcing the corners with a second layer of metal inside after removing the stake pockets.
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trout · 12-14-2011, 06:11 PM

i have been tring to find this build (has alot of good ideas) truck looks amazing man cant wait to see it finished

softballnrd27 · 12-14-2011, 06:43 PM

Where did you get the handles from?

ugafan · 12-14-2011, 10:36 PM

I been surfing this forum and i have to say your attention to detail is awesome ! Sorry bout your eye , lol ! Stuff look painful , bro ! Can not wait til you lay some paint of that beast ! Big props on the build !

caviness · 12-15-2011, 12:46 AM

bad ass truck give me allot of ideas,and hood hinges i like for my 67.

mud.man.rj · 12-15-2011, 12:57 AM

LS1/LS6, I still think it is a great undertaking and will be nice when it is done. The LS series spin up real nice, just traded my 2000 Trans Am WS6 for my 71 GMC, really liked the LS, good for you. Can't wait to see it finished.

68 TT · 12-15-2011, 02:38 AM

How is your eye doing?
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85chevy383 · 12-15-2011, 04:51 AM

Whats that yellow body filler your using?

85chevy383 · 12-15-2011, 04:52 AM

Very nice build by the way, lots of attention to detail.. Truck is gonna be super clean when finished!

smokedat · 12-17-2011, 04:57 PM

thanks everyone, for the positive feedback. As for my eye its perfectly fine but i did get a scar from the cut but i dont mind it. Proof that this undertaking took blood sweat and tears. Its a good conversation starter everyone always asks what happened.

smokedat · 12-17-2011, 05:03 PM

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Whats that yellow body filler your using?

It is rage gold. Premium quality filler and super easy to work with, avoid using cheap body filler its hard to mix and sand

smokedat · 12-17-2011, 05:17 PM

as for the core support almost there

mcbassin · 12-17-2011, 07:06 PM

The core support looks Great! Keep up all the hard work. Its really getting close.

Gordonr1973 · 12-17-2011, 09:07 PM

Very nice!!!

yousesteers · 12-17-2011, 10:34 PM

I like the bedsides with no stake pocket holes in the top of the bed I may do that to mine then put a rollup tonneua cover on it that way i can still pull the gooseneck trailers

85crewcab · 12-18-2011, 12:27 AM

This is sweet!
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68 TT · 12-18-2011, 01:16 AM

Core support turned out nice. Really clean look like the rest of the truck. Keep it up.
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85chevy383 · 12-19-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by smokedat

It is rage gold. Premium quality filler and super easy to work with, avoid using cheap body filler its hard to mix and sand

Thanks, thats the same stuff im using mine is just green so i wasnt sure

smokedat · 01-20-2012, 09:51 PM

I finished work on the inside of the core support

smokedat · 01-20-2012, 09:54 PM

having the front clip off i started work on the steering column hole out the fire wall. I doubled up for strength and had to build the bottom left corner to meet with the new flat surface

smokedat · 01-20-2012, 09:55 PM

heres that corner

12-08-2011, 11:49 PM	#651
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne dude i can't wait to see this thing done..... great job so far bro your kicking ass with this build.... __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

12-09-2011, 12:53 AM	#652
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Looking good! I like the stake pocket box removal idea. Always something cool on this thread. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-11-2011, 06:03 AM	#653
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Did removing the stake pockets weaken the corners any that you could tell? __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

12-11-2011, 12:17 PM	#654
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Sure did , what I did was weld the corner where they meet. Then I grinded the welds to a smooth transition, finished with metal glaze. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

12-14-2011, 06:11 PM	#656
trout Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: lexington, SC Posts: 1,276	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne i have been tring to find this build (has alot of good ideas) truck looks amazing man cant wait to see it finished __________________ Edited by staff

12-14-2011, 06:43 PM	#657
softballnrd27 Always a work in progress Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Harker Heights, TX Posts: 1,599	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Where did you get the handles from? __________________ USMC Retired Never trust a man who can't laugh at his own fart! 2010 Silverado Crew Cab 73 SWB 5.3/4l80e Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695168

12-14-2011, 10:36 PM	#658
ugafan Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: brownsville , TN Posts: 3	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I been surfing this forum and i have to say your attention to detail is awesome ! Sorry bout your eye , lol ! Stuff look painful , bro ! Can not wait til you lay some paint of that beast ! Big props on the build !

12-15-2011, 12:46 AM	#659
caviness Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Liberty,NC Posts: 38	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne bad ass truck give me allot of ideas,and hood hinges i like for my 67. __________________ 2000 camaro SS,built 2006 GTO stock 1984 chevy 4x4 1967 chevy frame off rebuild under way,with 6.0,4l65e 1969 GMC 6.2 diesel th400 3:73 rear

12-15-2011, 12:57 AM	#660
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne LS1/LS6, I still think it is a great undertaking and will be nice when it is done. The LS series spin up real nice, just traded my 2000 Trans Am WS6 for my 71 GMC, really liked the LS, good for you. Can't wait to see it finished.

12-15-2011, 02:38 AM	#661
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne How is your eye doing? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

12-15-2011, 04:51 AM	#662
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Whats that yellow body filler your using?

12-15-2011, 04:52 AM	#663
85chevy383 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Splendora Texas Posts: 87	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very nice build by the way, lots of attention to detail.. Truck is gonna be super clean when finished!

12-17-2011, 04:57 PM	#664
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne thanks everyone, for the positive feedback. As for my eye its perfectly fine but i did get a scar from the cut but i dont mind it. Proof that this undertaking took blood sweat and tears. Its a good conversation starter everyone always asks what happened. __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

12-17-2011, 05:17 PM	#666
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne as for the core support almost there Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

12-17-2011, 07:06 PM	#667
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne The core support looks Great! Keep up all the hard work. Its really getting close. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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12-17-2011, 09:07 PM	#668
Gordonr1973 Home Built '87 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 1,829	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Very nice!!! __________________ Gordon 1998 White Chev ext cab 2WD (Summer Project) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408424 1987 Chev Silverado SWB (Winter Project Rebuild) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=424833 Truck Club http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=466969

12-17-2011, 10:34 PM	#669
yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I like the bedsides with no stake pocket holes in the top of the bed I may do that to mine then put a rollup tonneua cover on it that way i can still pull the gooseneck trailers __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs

12-18-2011, 12:27 AM	#670
85crewcab Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pryor,OK Posts: 69	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne This is sweet! Posted via Mobile Device

12-18-2011, 01:16 AM	#671
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne Core support turned out nice. Really clean look like the rest of the truck. Keep it up. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

01-20-2012, 09:51 PM	#673
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne I finished work on the inside of the core support Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

01-20-2012, 09:54 PM	#674
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne having the front clip off i started work on the steering column hole out the fire wall. I doubled up for strength and had to build the bottom left corner to meet with the new flat surface Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

01-20-2012, 09:55 PM	#675
smokedat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: santa paula Ca Posts: 772	Re: LS1 into a 73 cheyenne heres that corner Attached Images __________________ Alex - Dirty AL "One Piece at a Time" Follow me on Instagram alex.barr.ios

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