HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build
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I bought this truck in June of '99. It was in descent shape with the usual rusty cab corners and rockers, and the engine had a dead miss, but I liked it alot, so I bought it. I got it home and tried to tune it up, but the dead cylinder had no compression(valve), and it drove my crazy, so I had to tear into it. My plan was to rebuild the engine, fix the rust, repaint it, and drive it. That plan didn't last long. Here's what I started with.
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I tore it down and one thing led to another. The original engine was in great shape other than the heads. My brother in law owned a machine shop, so he helped me rework the engine. He bored it .020, turned the crank .010, and kept it original other than an RV cam. Since most everything was still there and so original under the hood, I decided to keep everything that way, other than HEI. I figured that I could always add some goodies later. I didn't go into detail on the frame and suspension, because I knew that it wouldn't stay that way if I drove it much, and I have a long dirt driveway. I cleaned it up, reworked the brakes, and repainted it. I also replaced the rockers and cab corners, then painted the cab inside and out. I couldn't find any pics of when I had the cab off.
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It has sat in the garage most of these years while I collected parts. I work on it when I get time. I have collected and added original style bucket seats, console, tilt, am/fm, speedwarning, cruise, tach, wood bed floor, and 95% of all the new parts that I need to finish it. Last year I had the bed, fenders, tailgate, and hood soda blasted and got it all in primer. I got a crazy idea to put the fuel tank in the rear and hide the fuel filler behind the tail light. Once I finished that, I assembled the bed and parked it again. I plan to go with 6 lug rallies for now, but will probably change everything to 5 lug with disc brakes when I can afford some wheels. Over the years, I seem to be changing from factory original to mild custom with it.
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Looks great !!
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FINALLY!! I get to see pics of the of the HuggerCST! (I PM'd you about pics of it a while back and you never responded... hurt my feelings a little, but I'm OK!:lol: -j/k) I can't wait to see it finished. That is probably my favorite color combo on these trucks, at least on 69-72's, IMO.
Here's some inspiration for ya if you haven't seen it already!;) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266393 |
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Wow! That gas filler is slick!
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A few more recent pics. (December '07)
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Here are the last ones for now. I'm working on the body now, so hopefully I'll get some more paint on this thing soon. Thanks for the comments! |
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Wynne,
It's good to see you have a build thread started on that thing. I hope you make some good progress this summer. |
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looks good wynne. can't wait to see it finished. definitely going to watch this one.
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That thing is going to be one slick ride when it's finished. I love the gas filler mod, very clean.
Nice work, you have one beautiful truck! |
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That C55 is a great looking wheel, and I really like the grey centers on solid colored trucks, but for this one, it's got to be shiney!:lol:
I KNOW what you mean about tearing one down before you're ready! |
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I've been wondering when you were finally going to start a build thread, :D. The truck looks great, post more pictures, :).
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I was wondering when I'd see this thread:D Looks good Sir!
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Yeah I've been putting it off because #1- I don't have alot of pictures; #2 Lazyness; and #3 I didn't want my truck to end up catching the Killer71 disease.:lol:
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Weekend progress- Nothing exciting, but I'm glad to be making progress. I have a aftermarket RF fender, and the wheel opening lip was wavey,(like most aftermarkets seem to be), so I decided to straighten it out. I got it done, but want to block & reprime it one more time. I got the LF fender primed and ready, I welded up the bowtie holes in the hood and got it primed, but I think I'll block & prime it one more time also; and I got the gate done except for the trim holes. Anyone know if my truck should have the lower trim on the gate? Just curious, I've got a new one, so I might as well use it. I've seen it on a few trucks, I just didn't know what year/trim level etc. got that piece of trim.
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Gate & new trim.
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wynne are you doing the paint?
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Are you capable of show quality? no disrespect intended
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Just take your time and color sand and buff everything before it goes back together and you will be very surprised what can be done at home. Truck looks great so far now just keep it up and don't get burnt out. Kevin LFD Inc. |
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yep it does look good...that's why i was inquiring |
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Guys,
I have seen Wynne's work and he is real good. This truck will be nice. Wynne, I don't think your truck would have that bottom trim on the tailgate. I know the 71 and 72 Custom Deluxe trucks had it even if it had the big tailgate trim but I have never seen it on a Cheyenne or a Super regardless. I'm not sure if a CST had it or not but I doubt it. Maybe someone else will pipe in. |
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Thanks guys. I've been doing bodywork and paint as a hobby for a long time, but am still learning. It's tough to do show quality work without a booth, but like you said, Rokcrln, it can be buffed, it just takes a little more elbow grease. Kevin(65streetcruiser) helps me out alot. He's been doing it professionally for many years, and knows his stuff.
I've been wondering about that trim piece for a long time Mike. My guess was that it was for two tone trucks without the wide band, but I have seen several with both, so I don't know. |
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Hey Wynne,
When you get ready to shoot it try and time for a weekend where Kevin and I can come help you. I think this is what you are planning to do when we shoot mine. The more help you have the easier it is if nothing else to help haul parts around. |
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Wayne,
I have to know how u did that filler neck I've been wanting to find a kool way to hide the neck cuz I dont what it seen on the side of the truck I want to lines to be smooooooth! I've often thought about doing the 56 Bel Aire thing but just dont know how to go about it any help would be awsome!!! Thanks Matt. |
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To save me some typing, here are a couple of links showing how I did it. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ht=tail+filler http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...ht=tail+filler I got the ideas and pics from members here and just built my version. |
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I've gotten a little bit done lately. I finished my fenders and got the backsides painted, so I decided to assemble the front cap for a test fit. I'm glad that I did, because I had to make some adjustments to the cowl.
I decided to fill the gas filler neck hole, so I welded in one infanti's pre-cut plates, and I also had a place below it on the cab that was welded in the wrong place, so I drilled out the spot welds and moved it. My cell phone pics don't show it very well, but it was worse than it looks. |
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Looking good Wynne. I like your attention to detail:cool:
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:lol:I wish that I had more, but I haven't been able to work on it much lately. I picked up a couple of wheels/tires, but I'm undecided on them. I'll make a decision when I get it switched to 5 lug and can see them on the truck.
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Also, a good friend made this for me.
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Sweet! Now if only it was that easy.
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