So you're doin' (or have done) a frame off Restoration... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

75stepside · 04-30-2003, 02:01 PM

i got to wondering how many ppl are in the process of doin' a frame off restoration... (or have already completed one). i know a lot of guyz on the board have their rigs as daily drivers, which is great... but i'm just wondering how many guys are doin' frame off restors... its definitely a different perspective at looking at things if you jump in your ride to go to work everyday, or if you've had it down to nothing, checking every nut and bolt...

well, things on mine are taking shape (FINALLY!!!) and i'm hopefully going to take a lil cruise 'round the block this weekend in mine... first time it'll be moved since it was torn down...

BaggedC10 · 04-30-2003, 02:06 PM

I'm doing a two-step frame-off restoration. I've almost completed the chassis from the firewall back. Next, I'll start with the front!

**Captkaos** · 04-30-2003, 03:28 PM

Well, I am, but not making HALF the progress you are, but I am "working" on a frame off.. (I have to many truck projects...)

**old Rusty C10** · 04-30-2003, 04:05 PM

im trying to get one going and started but im on a four month hiatus as of right now due to surgery we wills ee what happens with it after that. Hey did ya update your site yet??

sam79 · 04-30-2003, 04:27 PM

I'm in the middle of a frame off resto. It's very time consuming but o so satisfying. It's now in the last faze, it is painted and I have to finish the built up (electrical system and interior). But I've just bought a new house and that eating up all my time at the moment so my project is on hold now. I hope to start again in July or August.

*1FaastC10* · 04-30-2003, 04:44 PM

i've just begun mine. i bought a SWB frame in August, and started immediately from there, using most of the parts from my '82 C10 (which was LWB). i agree with Sam, it is time consuming, but very satisfying. if something isn't "right" i can fix it now very easliy, and i dont have worry about someone else screwing my stuff up.

bigblock73 · 04-30-2003, 05:48 PM

I'm doing one too... but it isn't going as quick as I like...house and fiance along with wedding plans are eating up lots of money.

-Jeff

ElGracho · 04-30-2003, 07:54 PM

Me too, me too...

I'm doing a frame off restoration on my 86 C10. So far its really just a pile of parts. I'm using a 76 frame, an 86 cab, new GM fenders, Goodmark cowl induction hood, doors from a wrecking yard with power guts from another pair of wrecking yard doors, a box from yet another wrecked truck and the engine and trans from my 86 LWB that I rebuilt early in 2002.

My progress has been slow lately because I've been working on making my 87 a dependable daily driver and rebuilding the rear end of my 84. Too many trucks and not enough time and money!!!

75stepside · 04-30-2003, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by bigblock73
I'm doing one too... but it isn't going as quick as I like...house and fiance along with wedding plans are eating up lots of money.

-Jeff

i saw you had a painless system... where'd u pick yours up at... i've been shopping 'round... summit has them, so does LMC and ChevyDuty... i think they're all the same money, $300 (18 circuit version) ... any better deals out there?
how's the kit look to you??? worth it? easy? what's it include exactly... ??? does it have under the hood wiring (ie headlight wiring.. etc... ???)

thanks!

**N2TRUX** · 04-30-2003, 08:42 PM

Mine is getting every nut and bolt replaced modified painted or plated. I don't think the end result will be considered a restoration though....

bigblock73 · 04-30-2003, 08:49 PM

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Originally posted by 75stepside

i saw you had a painless system... where'd u pick yours up at... i've been shopping 'round... summit has them, so does LMC and ChevyDuty... i think they're all the same money, $300 (18 circuit version) ... any better deals out there?
how's the kit look to you??? worth it? easy? what's it include exactly... ??? does it have under the hood wiring (ie headlight wiring.. etc... ???)

thanks!

$300 is for the universal kit...mine is a 73-87 kit and set me back close to $500! The kit looks awesome and it will bolt up just like factory in the factory location. Everything is included...all you need are your own sockets for the bulbs...thats it! I bought mine from Summit...if you buy yours from them try and get the discount code and save 10%.

-Jeff

love it loud · 04-30-2003, 09:20 PM

currently doin a complete frame-off on a 80 swb.. 400sb

Ol' Grey · 04-30-2003, 10:47 PM

A friend of mine started a frame-off with his '84 Dodge Ram 4WD in Feb 1998. He's now in the process of parting it out. So far he has $18K sunk in it and a pile of parts to show for it. The worst part is that it was ready to go back together. The poor guy got laid off and sold the motor to cover rent one month and the wheels/tires to cover the next.

That's why I'm skiddish about pulling mine apart. With a family to feed and a mortgage to pay I wanna have a good chunk of the cash in hand before I start.

Gregsmx · 05-01-2003, 11:20 PM

Add me to the list of Frame Off nuts! I've got my '75 Blazer ready to lift the body off, but WOW is that thing heavy (cab plus tub all in one!).

Going to pull the chassis out from under the body. Probably will send the body for stripping and paint and work the chassis over myself.

I'm blessed with a body that is absolutely immaculate. VERY little rust in the drivers rocker, and drivers rear quarter. That's it, period. I was very excited about that!

Nuts and bolts are out of the body mounts, just trying to get the nerve to lift her off!

**Captkaos** · 05-02-2003, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by N2TRUX
Mine is getting every nut and bolt replaced modified painted or plated. I don't think the end result will be considered a restoration though....

You got something that is getting worked on Ken? Hmmm, interesting...

Gregsmx · 05-18-2003, 05:25 PM

Well, I had a big day today, so I thought I'd share it with the frame off guys! This is the first time I've ever done this, and well, today was the day the body and frame were separated.

No real problems, except for a crached windshield. Now I'm looking in my garage and suddenly i feel like I have two projects instead of one!

bigblock73 · 05-18-2003, 05:38 PM

I bet gettin the tub off the frame was quite a feat! If you are like me and HAD a two-car garage...kiss that goodbye!! You will be crowded until the body goes back on...once it goes back on it will feel like you had an addition added to the garage!

Keep us posted.

...Jeff

CustomChevy · 05-18-2003, 05:53 PM

i gotsa frame-off too. tons-o-fun! this summer is gonna be hot!

**MJN** · 05-18-2003, 06:45 PM

Two frame off's side by side, one of my '74 and one of my dad's '72. The shop is really a mess when you do two at once.

brad2 · 05-18-2003, 07:32 PM

In the middle of a frame up rebuild on my 2wd Jimmy. Mine is all custom so there is nothing restored at all. Matter of fact there is not much of the original truck left. Most of the custom work is above my head so I am paying for it.

**N2TRUX** · 05-18-2003, 10:46 PM

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Originally posted by Captkaos
You got something that is getting worked on Ken? Hmmm, interesting...

Oh you are sooo funny.

Yes, every third month my Blazer gets worked on. At this rate, it will be done in 2054... maybe....

Did you get the core support pics?

**Captkaos** · 05-19-2003, 11:06 AM

Hahahahahaha... Sorry, I had to. I can't say much...

Core support pics.. Uh, I guess I forgot.. what did you need?

04-30-2003, 02:01 PM	#1
75stepside Proud Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 741	So you're doin' (or have done) a frame off Restoration... i got to wondering how many ppl are in the process of doin' a frame off restoration... (or have already completed one). i know a lot of guyz on the board have their rigs as daily drivers, which is great... but i'm just wondering how many guys are doin' frame off restors... its definitely a different perspective at looking at things if you jump in your ride to go to work everyday, or if you've had it down to nothing, checking every nut and bolt... well, things on mine are taking shape (FINALLY!!!) and i'm hopefully going to take a lil cruise 'round the block this weekend in mine... first time it'll be moved since it was torn down...

04-30-2003, 02:06 PM	#2
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I'm doing a two-step frame-off restoration. I've almost completed the chassis from the firewall back. Next, I'll start with the front! __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

04-30-2003, 03:28 PM	#3
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Well, I am, but not making HALF the progress you are, but I am "working" on a frame off.. (I have to many truck projects...) __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

04-30-2003, 04:05 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	im trying to get one going and started but im on a four month hiatus as of right now due to surgery we wills ee what happens with it after that. Hey did ya update your site yet?? __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

04-30-2003, 04:27 PM	#5
sam79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 74	I'm in the middle of a frame off resto. It's very time consuming but o so satisfying. It's now in the last faze, it is painted and I have to finish the built up (electrical system and interior). But I've just bought a new house and that eating up all my time at the moment so my project is on hold now. I hope to start again in July or August. __________________ Sam 79 The Netherlands '79 GMC c15 '72 VW beetle http://home.zonnet.nl/sandercalis

04-30-2003, 04:44 PM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i've just begun mine. i bought a SWB frame in August, and started immediately from there, using most of the parts from my '82 C10 (which was LWB). i agree with Sam, it is time consuming, but very satisfying. if something isn't "right" i can fix it now very easliy, and i dont have worry about someone else screwing my stuff up.

04-30-2003, 05:48 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I'm doing one too... but it isn't going as quick as I like...house and fiance along with wedding plans are eating up lots of money. -Jeff

04-30-2003, 07:54 PM	#8
ElGracho Gentleman Jim Driver Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Poulsbo, WA Posts: 1,553	Me too, me too... I'm doing a frame off restoration on my 86 C10. So far its really just a pile of parts. I'm using a 76 frame, an 86 cab, new GM fenders, Goodmark cowl induction hood, doors from a wrecking yard with power guts from another pair of wrecking yard doors, a box from yet another wrecked truck and the engine and trans from my 86 LWB that I rebuilt early in 2002. My progress has been slow lately because I've been working on making my 87 a dependable daily driver and rebuilding the rear end of my 84. Too many trucks and not enough time and money!!! __________________ Joe '75 GMC Gentleman Jim '84 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super duper plain (manual steering, manual brakes, no dome light, no cig lighter) '85 Chev C10 Short Wide - Super plain Vortec 4.8 4L60E trans also: '81 K30, '83 C30 Crew Dually, '84 M1028 CUCV, '85 M1009 CUCV, another '85 C10 SWB, '89 R3500 Flatbed

04-30-2003, 08:42 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Mine is getting every nut and bolt replaced modified painted or plated. I don't think the end result will be considered a restoration though.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

04-30-2003, 09:20 PM	#12
love it loud Calibration Engineer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 361	currently doin a complete frame-off on a 80 swb.. 400sb __________________ CANADIAN CONNECTION

04-30-2003, 10:47 PM	#13
Ol' Grey A work in progress Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 104	A friend of mine started a frame-off with his '84 Dodge Ram 4WD in Feb 1998. He's now in the process of parting it out. So far he has $18K sunk in it and a pile of parts to show for it. The worst part is that it was ready to go back together. The poor guy got laid off and sold the motor to cover rent one month and the wheels/tires to cover the next. That's why I'm skiddish about pulling mine apart. With a family to feed and a mortgage to pay I wanna have a good chunk of the cash in hand before I start. __________________ Marc Cook 1986 Chevy Silverado C-10 LWB Gunmetal Grey Metallic 5.0L HO, 700-R4, '73 12-bolt rear Long tube headers, 2.5" dual exhaust dumped before the axle. 1988 GMC Sierra SLE 4WD 5.7L, 700-R4, stock everything 6000LB winch

05-01-2003, 11:20 PM	#14
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Add me to the list of Frame Off nuts! I've got my '75 Blazer ready to lift the body off, but WOW is that thing heavy (cab plus tub all in one!). Going to pull the chassis out from under the body. Probably will send the body for stripping and paint and work the chassis over myself. I'm blessed with a body that is absolutely immaculate. VERY little rust in the drivers rocker, and drivers rear quarter. That's it, period. I was very excited about that! Nuts and bolts are out of the body mounts, just trying to get the nerve to lift her off! __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

05-18-2003, 05:25 PM	#16
Gregsmx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio Tx Posts: 338	Well, I had a big day today, so I thought I'd share it with the frame off guys! This is the first time I've ever done this, and well, today was the day the body and frame were separated. No real problems, except for a crached windshield. Now I'm looking in my garage and suddenly i feel like I have two projects instead of one! Attached Images __________________ '75 Blazer RAT 4X4 "BLAZIN" - Custom frame off Here's the website I'm uploading pics to: Greg's frame off project

05-18-2003, 05:38 PM	#17
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	I bet gettin the tub off the frame was quite a feat! If you are like me and HAD a two-car garage...kiss that goodbye!! You will be crowded until the body goes back on...once it goes back on it will feel like you had an addition added to the garage! Keep us posted. ...Jeff

05-18-2003, 05:53 PM	#18
CustomChevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 461	i gotsa frame-off too. tons-o-fun! this summer is gonna be hot!



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05-18-2003, 06:45 PM	#19
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	Two frame off's side by side, one of my '74 and one of my dad's '72. The shop is really a mess when you do two at once.

05-18-2003, 07:32 PM	#20
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	In the middle of a frame up rebuild on my 2wd Jimmy. Mine is all custom so there is nothing restored at all. Matter of fact there is not much of the original truck left. Most of the custom work is above my head so I am paying for it. __________________ 74 swb 71 2wd Jimmy 82 2wd Blazer

05-19-2003, 11:06 AM	#22
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Hahahahahaha... Sorry, I had to. I can't say much... Core support pics.. Uh, I guess I forgot.. what did you need? __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

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