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1985-GMC · 02-20-2011, 11:02 PM

Man that fresh metal looks so nice! Do you mind me asking what having all of it blasted cost?

Patsfan34 · 02-21-2011, 08:56 AM

It's tough to say exact cost on just the blasting cause he's doing all the metal fabricating and welding and then priming everything. Just to give you an idea on just the cab he's charging me $1200, which includes blasting the cab, cut out the old floor, rockers and cab corners. Then weld everything back in, fill the 4 trim hole and then prime everything. After much research I thought I was a fantastic deal for me.

swamp rat · 02-21-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Patsfan34

It's tough to say exact cost on just the blasting cause he's doing all the metal fabricating and welding and then priming everything. Just to give you an idea on just the cab he's charging me $1200, which includes blasting the cab, cut out the old floor, rockers and cab corners. Then weld everything back in, fill the 4 trim hole and then prime everything. After much research I thought I was a fantastic deal for me.

Dang $1200 is cheap for all that work..

Mikey72 · 02-21-2011, 10:45 PM

I have a 72 4x4 that was converted into a short bed but when they cut the frame they cut it in front of the rear cab mounts. So when i pulled the bed apart to replace the floor i noticed that on the drivers side the cab mount has been welded to the frame and it sits about 1/2 inch higher than the passenger which is only held on by two bolts that they drilled in. I'm wondering if you know the measurements for how high up the rear cab mount sits from the bottom of the frame to the bottom of the mount. Ive been looking around but havent founf anything yet. If you could help me out with this it would be awesome. Thanks again.

Mikey

Patsfan34 · 02-21-2011, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikey72

I have a 72 4x4 that was converted into a short bed but when they cut the frame they cut it in front of the rear cab mounts. So when i pulled the bed apart to replace the floor i noticed that on the drivers side the cab mount has been welded to the frame and it sits about 1/2 inch higher than the passenger which is only held on by two bolts that they drilled in. I'm wondering if you know the measurements for how high up the rear cab mount sits from the bottom of the frame to the bottom of the mount. Ive been looking around but havent founf anything yet. If you could help me out with this it would be awesome. Thanks again.

Mikey

Mikey I'll be doing some odds and ends to the frame on Wednesday, I will take measurements for you and PM you.

Neil

Mikey72 · 02-21-2011, 11:08 PM

Neil, i really appreciate it. It seems like everytime i start a new project on this truck i run into smaller things that slows the process on the initial project. I guess thats way it normally goes though. Thanks again.

Patsfan34 · 02-21-2011, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

Dang $1200 is cheap for all that work..

I thought so as well.

msgross · 02-21-2011, 09:29 AM

Just the blasting alone would probably average $500-$600+ depending on the place. As long as he does good work that will require little to no bondo then $1200 seems fair. Is he going to fit the doors as well? make sure because if the floor is wrong you'll never get them on right...

Patsfan34 · 02-21-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

Just the blasting alone would probably average $500-$600+ depending on the place. As long as he does good work that will require little to no bondo then $1200 seems fair. Is he going to fit the doors as well? make sure because if the floor is wrong you'll never get them on right...

Yup he's fitting the doors. He's actually in the process of bracing the cab today.

Patsfan34 · 02-23-2011, 12:01 PM

Mikey, it's 1 inch from the top of the frame rail to the top of the drivers rear cab mount, or 4 3/4 inches from the bottom of the frame rail to the bottom of the mount. Good luck!

Patsfan34 · 03-21-2011, 11:02 AM

Cab almost finished. Coming out fantastic. Floor and cab corners welded in. Just need to finish the rockers and do a little more metal fab and it's almost done. I'm so happy with how it's coming out!

Patsfan34 · 04-03-2011, 01:02 PM

Rockers in and tunnel cut out with nuts welded under floor for easy mounting.

vk_chevy · 04-05-2011, 02:12 AM

looks like you're making good progress,
just want make a quick comment, in the picture, it looks like the floor panel is only spot welded across the front, if that's the case, you need to finish welding it all the way across.

Patsfan34 · 04-05-2011, 08:23 AM

vk chevy you are correct. There's still plenty of finish welding to do. Thanks for looking.

Chevymaniac · 12-24-2011, 12:46 AM

Any more updates? It's been awhile since last post. You must have something to report.

msgross · 12-24-2011, 05:37 PM

so the new floor was cut just below the factory spot weld area? Interesting approach, I used the factory spot weld area to reattach mine... nice progress...

Patsfan34 · 09-15-2014, 01:17 PM

For sale in the parts forum

02-20-2011, 11:02 PM	#1
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! Man that fresh metal looks so nice! Do you mind me asking what having all of it blasted cost? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

02-21-2011, 08:56 AM	#2
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! It's tough to say exact cost on just the blasting cause he's doing all the metal fabricating and welding and then priming everything. Just to give you an idea on just the cab he's charging me $1200, which includes blasting the cab, cut out the old floor, rockers and cab corners. Then weld everything back in, fill the 4 trim hole and then prime everything. After much research I thought I was a fantastic deal for me.

02-21-2011, 10:45 PM	#4
Mikey72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: havelock, n.c. Posts: 19	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! I have a 72 4x4 that was converted into a short bed but when they cut the frame they cut it in front of the rear cab mounts. So when i pulled the bed apart to replace the floor i noticed that on the drivers side the cab mount has been welded to the frame and it sits about 1/2 inch higher than the passenger which is only held on by two bolts that they drilled in. I'm wondering if you know the measurements for how high up the rear cab mount sits from the bottom of the frame to the bottom of the mount. Ive been looking around but havent founf anything yet. If you could help me out with this it would be awesome. Thanks again. Mikey __________________ Big_Mac ( )(_.)(._)( ) ( ) \___/ ( )

02-21-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
Mikey72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: havelock, n.c. Posts: 19	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! Neil, i really appreciate it. It seems like everytime i start a new project on this truck i run into smaller things that slows the process on the initial project. I guess thats way it normally goes though. Thanks again. __________________ Big_Mac ( )(_.)(._)( ) ( ) \___/ ( )

02-21-2011, 09:29 AM	#8
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! Just the blasting alone would probably average $500-$600+ depending on the place. As long as he does good work that will require little to no bondo then $1200 seems fair. Is he going to fit the doors as well? make sure because if the floor is wrong you'll never get them on right... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

02-23-2011, 12:01 PM	#10
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! Mikey, it's 1 inch from the top of the frame rail to the top of the drivers rear cab mount, or 4 3/4 inches from the bottom of the frame rail to the bottom of the mount. Good luck!

03-21-2011, 11:02 AM	#11
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! Cab almost finished. Coming out fantastic. Floor and cab corners welded in. Just need to finish the rockers and do a little more metal fab and it's almost done. I'm so happy with how it's coming out! Attached Images

04-03-2011, 01:02 PM	#12
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! Rockers in and tunnel cut out with nuts welded under floor for easy mounting. Attached Images

04-05-2011, 02:12 AM	#13
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! looks like you're making good progress, just want make a quick comment, in the picture, it looks like the floor panel is only spot welded across the front, if that's the case, you need to finish welding it all the way across. __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

04-05-2011, 08:23 AM	#14
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! vk chevy you are correct. There's still plenty of finish welding to do. Thanks for looking.

12-24-2011, 12:46 AM	#15
Chevymaniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 234	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! Any more updates? It's been awhile since last post. You must have something to report.

12-24-2011, 05:37 PM	#16
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! so the new floor was cut just below the factory spot weld area? Interesting approach, I used the factory spot weld area to reattach mine... nice progress... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-15-2014, 01:17 PM	#17
Patsfan34 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 661	Re: 68 GMC 4x4 chassis being built to be a 70 4x4! For sale in the parts forum



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