My 63 SWB BBW Build Frank
 

So since I'm done (for now) with my 63 Stepper "EZ Eight" and my 70 C10 is now a citizen of Australia :( I decided to pull my 63 SWB BBW project out (aka Frank) and finish him up...

Here's Frank sitting next to EZ Eight and starting to get piled in...
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And here's my former 70 C10 that now resides in Australia
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So got Frank out and have another project to keep EZ Eight company lol...
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So now that Frank is in a place where I can work on him, I dusted him off and checked out where I left off and what's next on the list. I also installed some freshly powder coated stockers and new rubber.
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I had already finished most the front suspension and my next steps should be rear suspension then the 283/Powerglide drive train.
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Looks good, I'll follow along.

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Thanks.. I been watching both your builds but "C10 Dually with a lilttle C60 flavor tossed in" is my FAVORITE!!!

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In for the build. Frank is a good looking truck!

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I do like the EZ-Eight truck.

If it and the Australian are anything to go by..... Frank will Frankly be terrific.

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OK some updates...


Got my CPP notches in (you can see the template I made on the floor in the background:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psbhwjjry3.jpg

Shipping was free and super-fast (1-day), fitment was spot on, and the only hard part of the job I could say was getting out (fighting lol) the factory rivets :waah:

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Next was on to the rear shock relocation brackets...

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Drill and bolt in...

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They line up good with the frame and fit nice next to the CPP notches... you can also see the CPP Deluxe Trac Bar installed with 2" CPP Drop Blocks.
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I'm using the factory bottom rear shock mounts just flipped around and swapped sides...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...pse0vxky5i.jpg



Frame clearance is good...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psibsbdfvs.jpg



Here is the hardware for the top shock mount to bracket...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psjxfaqwug.jpg

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Best part is the shock angle looks really good so they should function the best they can...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps487hs1vv.jpg

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Looks good! :chevy:

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Thanks!!!

Next week Engine and Trans should be going in... SBC 350 (Dressed as a 283) with Powerglide Trans.. will be using factory V8 mounts and CPP tubular trans cross member.

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Well I worked on a few different items but kind of bounced back and forth between; not fully finishing any one item.

I got the engine and trans in but still need to bolt on some more items and then will post pics. I also started on the bed floor but wasn't able to finish with the holidays.. will post pics when complete.

So not to leave you without any pics; here's one I took on Sunday of the rear sitting a hair above driving height. The front is static drop and the rear will be bagged (currently the rear is blocked up to estimated ride height).

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psitjbdcvz.jpg

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Nice!!

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subscribed… really like where you and Frank are going.

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Thanks!!

Been checking out your 64 build for a while.. love your wheels/tire/hubcap setup and the C10 tailgate you did that ended up on your daughters bed.. gonna have to do something like that for my daughter when she's bigger :D

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Thanks!!

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Thanks!! Do it they are only young once!!

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Trust me I know and I'm starting her out as young as I can.. she works on EZ Eight while I'm working on Frank lol

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Been a few weeks since I updated but still been working on Frank..

Got 2/3's of the bed done.. will finish back half after I get my tank and compressor mounted (its going under that part of the bed).

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Got motor and trans in..

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I used the CPP Trans crossmember and it worked great with my Powerglide; and I can use the same crossmember and mount if I want to upgrade to 700R4 later on.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psm0yufnh0.jpg

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Also since this chassis was originally fitted with a 3-Speed Manual Trans, I had to find an original Powerglide frame pivot bracket (that was a search lol).

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psyxiubb6y.jpg



I setup the starter for a remote starter solenoid and added a large 4-gauge ground strap for increased engine and starter grounding.

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Lastly I cleaned up the cab for installation next weekend!!!! Can't wait!

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NICE!!!!! I need a raise so I can Hurry Up on mine! haha!

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Don't we all lol

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Inside the cab...

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Had a productive weekend... #1 the most important.. got the cab mounted :metal:


Here's some pics once it was first on.. we still had to adjust the cab on the frame left to right/front to back before finally tightening all the body mounts but couldn't wait to take a picture!

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Then proceeded to put the gas tank back in and bench seat (not pictured) then new reproduction rubber mat so it can sit out to fit better...

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...pszxegbzyo.jpg

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Next weekend on to wiring, e-brake, speedo-cable, sound deadening and insulating the cab floor, etc.. the following weekend core support and front sheet metal.. and week of the 29th new exhaust then start Frank up!!!

Also pretty sure I'm going to be ordering CPP 6-lug front disc setup with drop spindles...

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Still looking good. You keeping the stock wheels?

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For now.. they're stock 15x6's that I powder coated. They're off 73-87 so they'll clear disc brakes and I have the full set of 64/65 stainless caps. Once I get the disc brake kit on I'm gonna see if the track width difference is noticeable and if so some 15x8 steelies out back.

However I've been debating on some mob steels, transport wheels, or centerline smoothies.

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And trust me I played with all these wheel/cap choices already.. and a few others lol

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So didn't get as much as I hoped done on Frank this weekend but isn't that the truth for most of us lol.

I got the Cab all lined up and I'm happy with the fit. I also got the gas tank permanently installed with filler neck and hardware.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psscczcj55.jpg

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I also started on the electrical, installed my reverse lights, and began finishing the back section of the wood bed floor.

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/k...psvzltpvzr.jpg

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Man that looks nice!

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lookin' good... hope this doesn't pop any bubbles, but i like the green and white bed colors better than the cab color. i know it weird but theres just something about that medium green with white and the GMC color break on the bed is just too cool. sorry, i'm sure either would be nice. just can't help myself.

on another note...
you're doing a great job on that chassis and engine and the ride height looks terrific.

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That is a cool looking truck.......

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Thanks!

My daughter gave it her stamp of approval yesterday too :D
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