Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Work on getting the cab into primer.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

More work on the cab.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Put front end back together.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Drilled some holes in the firewall for my master cylinder and steering column. If you notice there's only two holes for the master and they're not studs. I drilled the stock pedal mount and installed rivet nuts in two holes for the master. This way I can use button head screws for a cleaner mount. The other holes have studs on the back of the firewall for mounting into the bracket.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

I decided to install some Trique Altman Easy Latches for my doors. I'm also going to try the Honda door seals. Hopefully, I have some nice closing doors.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

That’s clean….real nice look

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

So I didn't really like the Plain Jane strikers that came with the Altman Easy Latches. A friend offered to machine me some new striker plates to go with the latches. Could probably get in trouble for using the Chevrolet logo on them.


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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Some of the body work is finishing up nicely.
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Shaved the dash and test fit new defroster vents.
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Shaved the cowl.
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Removed and smoothed out the drip rails
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

absolutely stunning.......

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

What are your tips on tipping the cab upright like this? Did you put anything underneath it?

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Thanks a lot!

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

The trick is having a lot of help. Yes setting on some blocks.

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Decided to use a custom aluminum core support from AutoRad. It came with core support, radiator, condenser and overflow catch.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

So I really like the Sean Provost 1970 Mafia C10 truck and what they did to the engine bay. My goal is to try to duplicate the inner fenders. In order to do that I first have to modify the fenders and then make some inner fenders. Come along for the ride.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

So here is what my stock fender looks like. I'm going to have to modify this on both fenders back to the hinges.

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I'll have to cut away the fender back to the hinge mount and then weld in some material to mount custom inner fenders to.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Passenger side fender is cut back to the hinge mount.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

3-inch material was cut and welded in place to box the hinge mount. Same needs to be done on driver side.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Now that the fender modification is complete. I moved the truck back to the cleaner part of my shop to set the engine back in for some fit up.

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This is the look that I was trying to achieve.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

With the engine back in, I moved the truck back over to the "dirty" part of my shop to try to lay out some inner fenders. This is a challenge and probably over my head, but I want to give it a try.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

I quickly found out where my limitations are. Bead rolling is not one of my strong points, so I had some inner fenders made.

These are the Mafia C10 inners that I was trying to replicate.
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The following pictures are mine. They look pretty good.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

So with inner fenders made for each side, it's time to test fit them into the truck...

Driver side
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Passenger side
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A major set back is reached because they don't fit. I guess that's what I get for trying to make inner fenders without the truck being there. This is a big problem.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Well this is how the fender modifications turned out. It was a lot of work only to find out that the fabricated inners don't fit. I guess it's back to the drawing board.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

That stinks!

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

What's the trick to tipping the cab back like that? Did you put blocks under the back wall?

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Have you tried installing the inner fenders to the fender while it is not mounted to the truck, and then install the fenders to the truck, then the core support last? I think that might work.

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Ugh, that sucks man, those are beautiful pieces. And not much you can do to modify them and still have them look good after all the bead rolling. Using them as templates for round 2?

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

No trick really. Just a few people and yes tipped up on blocks.

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

No I didn't try that because they were not even close. They were just way too long. Good thought, but there was no way they were going to fit. I'm pretty sure the OL length measurement was just flat out wrong.

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Yeah I really thought about trying to modify them by cutting them and re-welding, but the bead rolls would not match up. Back to the drawing board.

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Time to move away from the inner fender issue for a while. I wanted to dig out my suspension parts and get them fit up again. My plan is to get the suspension and brakes installed so I can eventually make this thing a roller. It's been on frame jacks for too long.

A-arms ready to go on.
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Front suspension back together
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All the parts were powder coated ahead of time
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Time to work on assembling the Ford 9" rear end.

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Axle shafts painted and ready to install
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Assembling the rotors and hats
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One of the rotor assemblies installed
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Rear end is complete with rotors, calipers and brake pads installed
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Now on to the front end.

Installing the wheel studs into the Mustang II hub assembly
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Mustang II drop spindle
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Assembling the front rotor and hat
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Passenger side brakes complete
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Installed the Ford 9" and coil overs into the truck.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Time to lay out the bed cross sills, so I can get bedsides installed.

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Bedsides are now installed.

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More body work on the bedsides completed.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

All of these body mods are pretty much complete and ready at this point.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Roofline, drip rail and gaps are complete.

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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Super nice build. Love your shop addition. It's gotta be nice to have the dirty and clean sections to work in.

Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 

Thanks very much. I won't kid you... I love having both sides to do work in. My wife said "we're not going to be snowbirds and go down south for the winter" because all of our family is nearby. So I told her then I need something to do during the Buffalo winters here. Because of that she agreed to the workshop addition. I definitely made out on the deal.