I am starting my own build thread. I am about 2 months into it. I paid $100 for the truck just before it was going to the crusher.:)

Awesome! No turning back now!:metal:

Great price too! What does it have besides a V8?

Nice looking project what are you going to use on the frame. looking good!

More pics had it all sandblasted and now I have primed it and painted. WOW alot of work to get it to this point! Along ways to go though!:)

53sparks does a bell ring when I post or do you drool on this board all day long like me???

For me...

The bell rings, I drool, I look and I learn.

Then back to my corner. This place is a wealth.

Ding!!

350 V8 I am replacing the 4 speed with a auto. 2.5" drop in the front and 4" drop in the back with disc brakes at all 4 corners.

Awesome man - progress is looking great! Cool shop too!

Ram man for $ 5 i will hook it up for you , Is that your shop or your house that place is clean!!!

My wife will probably make me live in the shop by the time I'm done with this project. At least it has a toilet in it.

all you need now is a freezer full of beef and a fridge full of budweiser!

Looks like it's gonna be a beaut.:D

I've never been to Minn. but that truck looks pretty dry for being that far north. Great buy for $100.

Lookin' good, Keep the pics coming!!!

:metal: Awesome job so far! Keep up the great work, I can't wait for updates!

Mike

Great score for 100 bucks.

Not bad for 100 bucks. Lookin great. Cant wait to see more pics.
Aaron

beautiful start!!!what kind of coating/paint did you use on your frame. thanks

The frame was sandblasted then I put a self etching primer on, next a filler primer to cover up some of the pitting and finally Martin Senour catalyzed enamel for the top coat.

Dang, you're moving fast - I have a feeling this is going to be one sweet truck when you get done.

I just got my frame stripped, I hope it comes out as good looking as yours.

Here is a little update on my progress. I got some of the front suspension back together and I am in the process of building rear trailing arms.

Looks pretty good, You must have an understanding wife!!!!

an understanding wife... why is this such a rarity? would she rather i be in a bar or working on my car? (truck that is)? women just can't be happy no matter what you do, therefore dont bother. mine is tolerant but theres a limit. if only i'd work on mine in our garage shed be happier but she'd complain her car (that i bought) would be outside. oh well. wheres my wrench?

Well not alot of progress but I have been working on completing the rear trailing arms I built. Here are a couple pics.

Looking good. You'll have a great truck when finished. Nice garage also.

Where does time go?? I thought I better post a couple pics to show a little progress. I have been working on the rear end, front brakes, the rear disc which are Impala SS set up compliments of glock35ipsc, rebuilt tramsmission, and started the assembly of the motor. Here are some pics.:)

A couple more.

Boise,did you say"Where's my wench?"
Maybe that has something to do with the wifes jelousy.J/K

:crazy: Boise,did you say"Where's my wench?"
Maybe that has something to do with the wifes jelousy.J/K

that tranny is sweet the only thing that would look better than that is a suzuki z 400 with a new axle in it

that tranny is sweet the only thing that would look better than that is a suzuki z 400 with a new axle in it

I got a steal on that transmission, complete rebuilt for $150. This guy had more truck parts laying around than he knew what to do with.

If I ship my '70 out there with my credit card taped to the dash, will you do all that for me? :lol:

I'm going to be watching this for inspiration!

See there's the option that I didn't get with my truck. That credit card taped to the dash option. Boy if i only had that....

As my thread now reads SWB build thread. I decided to chop it down. Here are some pics maybe it will help someone else out.

couple more

I like it. Glad to see you come to the short side.

Thanks CSTC5 I'm excited about owning a short now.

When you cut the frame down did you put any kind of gusset inside the frame where it was cut and welded.

nice work! keep us updated.

1969 BRUCE That he did. He has another thread on just this mod you can check out just research threads started by Ram-Man in his profile. RJ22
Well I did the search for ya here it is.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=232149

When you cut the frame down did you put any kind of gusset inside the frame where it was cut and welded.

You can see the grade 8 bolts across the top. It's tough to tell because it's all black, but you can see it if you look close.

One sweet truck! Great progress!!! :metal:

Thanks racinjason and jimmydean like the other thread says that racinjason posted I bought the ece frame stiffeners and bolted them in. I dont think there is any advantage or disadvantage to bolt or weld them in.

Good work what are the front brakes from?

nice build. I have the caliper brake conversion brackets myself. what size bolts did you use to bolt the calipers to the brackets?

are the front brakes the oem ??

are the front brakes the oem ??

Sorry Guys I haven't even read my own thread. The front brakes are 73 and up style. I bought the whole front end kit from performanceonline which included drop spindels, ball joints, tie rods, tie rod adjusters, calipers, rotors, pads, bearings and other misc. The rear calipers are mounted with 12mm I think. "impala ss rear calipers" Here are a couple update pics. I finally got the motor and trans completed and set into place. 350 4 bolt punched .040 over, crank reground, align bored, mild cam, RHS torker heads, full roller rockers, and Edelbrock eps intake. Trans was complete overhaul and a B & M shift kit installed and a TCI sizzler torque converter.

great job ram man i like those valve covers, it sure is nice to see a clean shop!

Wow that looks great!

Here are a few update pics. Not alot happening just alot of parts collecting for winter work. I got the pulley set up done it's all billlet from Zoops, power steering gear and pump, working on a fuel cell and started running brake lines and fuel lines. I also got all my cab pieces including the Goodmark complete floor with supports. I waited 3 months to get the floor with supports I guess it was the first official shipment of these at the end of July. The floor looks like a nice piece. 53sparks and I picked up a 68 for a $100 that I am going to use the hood and grille from to get the 68 look. Still hunting for rust free oem doors or I may go with a new set.

Really nice. What fuel cell is that?

Really nice. What fuel cell is that?

Fuel cell is from Summit Racing (generic drag cell) I will most likely have to move the fill hole in it. I'm not quite sure where though. Some kind of bed fill.

I also got all my cab pieces including the Goodmark complete floor with supports. I waited 3 months to get the floor with supports I guess it was the first official shipment of these at the end of July. The floor looks like a nice piece.

Don't mean to be nosy but wondering where you purchased the floor and how much it set you back. (I see you can get it direct from Goodmark @ $500 but wondered if there was a less expensive source.) I already bought the floor pans and supports for my cab, not knowing the full floor was in production, but would consider going that route and saving myself a LOT of work.

Brent

Wow, this thread really opened my eyes to a few projects that Ive been thinking about. Excellent build and documentation, its gonna be SWEET!


I have a few questions.

1) Your frame stiffeners- Can you give me the dimensions of them? (height/thickness). I can just order the c-channel myself and cut it down - or I may be able to find some at my dad's metal shop. I've been meaning to do this for a long time.

2) Your trailing arms- Im converting my 72 swb from leafs to trailing arms pretty soon. Im pretty sure I can make my own cross member and arms, although all I know about this type of suspension if what I have seen in pics.
Could you give me the dimentions of the arms you made, as well as how far from the rear of the frame the cross member should be? How do you go about securing the rear to the top of the arms? Only a U bolt?
It seems pretty self explanatory about welding the spring perches to the top of the rear end, but what does the perch on the underside of the frame look like?
Lastly, where are you going to mount your shocks?

Sorry, I know im requesting a lot of information. I'd be hapy to paypal you a few bucks for your troubles! It will be a few months before I tackle this, I just want to start getting information together.

Thanks man! Its really appreciated!

Fuel cell is from Summit Racing (generic drag cell) I will most likely have to move the fill hole in it. I'm not quite sure where though. Some kind of bed fill.


on the fuel cell. what are you going to use for a full sending unit?

Any updates?

Nothing I put this thing in the back corner and now I doing a budjet build on a 69 GMC shorty.

I guess I should read a little more often. The floor was $500, the fuel cell is from Summit and the sending unit came with it. I put this project on hold last year when I bought a 65 Impala last fall that was in pretty decent shape and did a little to that and have been driving it this summer on and off for fun.
Then I found a 69 GMC that I am working on now.

'65 Impala you say? Pictures?

'65 Impala you say? Pictures?

We like pictures!!

Ram man here is the pic I said about.

P.S. nice Impala I had one(65) when I was 17 and sold it. Lesson #1!!

Nice ride man. When I get out of school and get my truck done, one of those is next on the list.