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Well time to start working on my new project. I think it is a pretty good find for $400. Completely solid with no big rust issues. I do like that it is the 5 window also. No motor and I have the bed. I do have a fresh 305 that I plan on putting in it as well. Other than that, I keep looking over threads for other ideas. Would like it to be a good driver someday.

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Nice find, J48. Welcome to the board!

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Nice find. Are you going to keep it 8 lug or change it ?

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looks real good -congrats keep us posted
welcome from sin city

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Just like most, cost is the key. I want to switch to modern rear end, 5 lug and put a mustang 2 front end in it. That seems to be the most reasonable priced right now. Also really want to drop it about 3-4 inches.

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Here is a pic of the completely fresh 305 with new ceramic coated corvette headers I purchased from a friend of mine. His dad decided he wanted more power after rebuild so I bought it for $500. Not to bad for me.

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Welcome. Very nice find and your plan seems like a good one. I don't know how you can sleep at night, stealing that engine the way you did :lol: I'm subscribed

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Looks like a real clean start, nice find!

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Welcome...

Where in MI are you located?

Marc

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just outside of Saginaw.

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Nothing wrong with that 305, looks good. I look forward to following your build.

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Sounds like you have a good plan for a decent driver.A fresh ready to go 305 for 500 green works pretty well. I don't think I would buy a 305 core motor and spend the money to have it built but this works well for your plans for the truck.

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Thanks everyone. Will be starting a little more after first of year since I work retail. Crazy this time of year. Will post more pics then.

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Welcome. Use this "down" time to find parts. As I live in AK, I find most of my parts on EBAY. As long as you know how much you want to spend and are not in a hurry, you can find some some really good deals.

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Craigslist is also great. I've managed to get some amazing deals, anything from 1 stock transmission for $10 to a torn apart 327 for $75.

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Thanks. I will keep looking. Great things about doing these is there is always things to look at and buy... :bann:

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Well just getting started and here is my latest finds courtesy of craigslist. Picked up this set of wheels and tires today for $150. Yes for the set of 4. Older guy had them on his F150 and bought new ones. Even if I use them just during build I am sure I can sell them for more than the $150. I was in the right place at the right time. Also picked up this set of 2008 Impala SS leather seats from a local shop for $200. Not too bad. Front end should be here Friday and I will continue to update on the progress, of course sharing pics along the way.

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Pic of leather seats. Power ones to boot. :c2:

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Seats look great. I like those alot.

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Well moved it back into the main garage today and started deconstruction. Removed fenders and getting ready to start on front end conversion. New parts should be here next week. Time to have fun. Good thing is this truck is solid. I do not have to replace any metal. That is a bonus. :two:
Yes, that is my 68 Mustang in the backround. I spent 4+ years doing that one. I like to say you can never have too many toys. Wish my wife would agree with that one. Haha.

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One more pic.

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Well the front end is off now to start on the front suspension. I was surprised at how easy the front came off. Sure hope the rest continues to go smooth.

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Coming along slow but a few more pics.

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One more.

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Looks fantastic.
Some great work you're doing there. :)

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I'm in on this one, nice truck for the price. We get rust buckets out here for that price, but hey atleast they are still around. IFS looks great, what brand? 305 def nothing wrong with that either.

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Ive got a 292 that would be killer in that!!

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Moving along and doing some nice work, I'm along for the build...Jim

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Thanks everyone. This is the First time for me doing all this on my own so taking my time. The IFS was from Southern Rods and Parts out of South Carolina. Great price. Will keep pics coming as I make more progress.

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Next steps after the front is installing the explorer rear end that I picked up for FREE. Pays to have friends who know people. I always love FREE stuff.:lol:

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Looks pretty good. I just finished installing my fatman IFS. Its a project but aren't the results worth it? :)

I also got a free explorer rear. How are you planning to install yours? I picked up the TCI rear leaf kit and Have to modify it slightly since the explorer rear has larger axle tubes.

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Was not sure on what to do yet. I was also looking at a TCI kit. Keep me posted on how it goes. I still have time. :)

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Will do. I'm hoping for next weekend but I don't know if I can get it done then. My rear end is behind the building under 3 feet of snow with some big snow banks in the way. It will happen this spring for sure. To make the kit work I already ordered 3.25 inch u-bolts to replace the 3 inch ones the kit came with, larger axle perches for on the tubes, and I still have to modify the plate that holds the leafs to the perches. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Well this might be the slowest build ever, but since it is my first time I just keep chipping away at it. Here is the front end almost completely installed. Have to do springs, brakes, and few minor things. Then on to the rear next.

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hey looks good, no mind the time. I have a 52' that I started some body parts on and got some things lined up for it but won't post it yet cause its such a slow process. My 49' I'm doing, I post every week. You'll get there, on the up and up warm weather is practically here.

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You are way further ahead than I am and I started gathering parts about 6 months before you bought your truck. In fact just yesterday I picked up a 9" rear axle for mine on the cheep.

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I have been checking out your build. Some killer work on that dash. I am basically learning as I go. Hope to have just a nice cruiser and not a show truck.

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Well making baby steps. Slow build but doing it when I can. Just finished taking out the 3/4 rear end and installed a new TCI kit and explorer rear end. I like the ride height. Next I am hoping to test fit motor and trans before removing the body. Good winter project.

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Side view of the ride height.

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nice progress, man gotta love that 5 window split. whos IFS up front again?