My 70 LWB build thread - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ram-Man · 10-15-2006, 09:11 PM

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.:)

Texasdeere · 10-15-2006, 09:18 PM

Awesome! No turning back now!

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

53sparks · 10-15-2006, 09:18 PM

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

Ram-Man · 10-15-2006, 09:23 PM

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!

Ram-Man · 10-15-2006, 09:24 PM

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

timcos · 10-15-2006, 09:26 PM

For me...

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

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

Ding!!

Ram-Man · 10-15-2006, 09:26 PM

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.

Jimbotronics · 10-15-2006, 09:27 PM

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

53sparks · 10-15-2006, 09:27 PM

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

Ram-Man · 10-15-2006, 09:30 PM

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.

53sparks · 10-15-2006, 09:33 PM

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

krue · 10-15-2006, 09:36 PM

Looks like it's gonna be a beaut.

powell72 · 10-15-2006, 10:13 PM

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

byrd · 10-15-2006, 10:27 PM

Lookin' good, Keep the pics coming!!!

68haywagon · 10-16-2006, 12:11 AM

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

Mike

HeavyD · 10-16-2006, 12:46 AM

Great score for 100 bucks.

Aarons72s · 10-16-2006, 12:53 AM

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

70-c10LWB · 10-16-2006, 01:06 AM

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

Ram-Man · 10-16-2006, 07:06 AM

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.

**Yukon Jack** · 10-16-2006, 09:17 AM

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

GlennBrittain · 10-16-2006, 09:23 AM

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

Ram-Man · 11-07-2006, 06:23 PM

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.

53sparks · 11-07-2006, 09:35 PM

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

Boise69 · 11-07-2006, 11:29 PM

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?

Ram-Man · 12-03-2006, 03:55 PM

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

10-15-2006, 09:11 PM	#1
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	My 70 SWB build thread 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.:) Attached Images Last edited by Ram-Man; 09-08-2007 at 10:07 PM.

10-15-2006, 09:18 PM	#2
Texasdeere Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 732	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Awesome! No turning back now! Great price too! What does it have besides a V8? Last edited by Texasdeere; 10-15-2006 at 09:21 PM.

10-15-2006, 09:18 PM	#3
53sparks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mn Posts: 92	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Nice looking project what are you going to use on the frame. looking good!

10-15-2006, 09:23 PM	#4
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 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! Attached Images

10-15-2006, 09:24 PM	#5
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 53sparks does a bell ring when I post or do you drool on this board all day long like me???

10-15-2006, 09:26 PM	#6
timcos Chief Honcho In Charge Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bentonville AR Posts: 970	Re: My 70 LWB build thread For me... The bell rings, I drool, I look and I learn. Then back to my corner. This place is a wealth. Ding!! __________________ 1992 1500 4x4 Shortbed 1984 Ford F250 Supercab Longbed 6.9L Diesel 1972 K10 Cheyenne Super Fleetside Short Bed - 350 - A/C 1971 VW SuperBeetle 1960 Wife 1984 Son 1986 Son 1989 Son Previous Trucks 1967 C10 SWB (1980-1981) 1971 C10 LWB (1998-2004)

10-15-2006, 09:26 PM	#7
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 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.

10-15-2006, 09:27 PM	#8
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Awesome man - progress is looking great! Cool shop too! __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-15-2006, 09:27 PM	#9
53sparks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mn Posts: 92	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Ram man for $ 5 i will hook it up for you , Is that your shop or your house that place is clean!!!

10-15-2006, 09:30 PM	#10
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 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.

10-15-2006, 09:33 PM	#11
53sparks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mn Posts: 92	Re: My 70 LWB build thread all you need now is a freezer full of beef and a fridge full of budweiser!

10-15-2006, 09:36 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Looks like it's gonna be a beaut. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-15-2006, 10:13 PM	#13
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: My 70 LWB build thread I've never been to Minn. but that truck looks pretty dry for being that far north. Great buy for $100. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-16-2006, 12:11 AM	#15
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Awesome job so far! Keep up the great work, I can't wait for updates! Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

10-16-2006, 12:46 AM	#16
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,173	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Great score for 100 bucks. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"



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10-16-2006, 12:53 AM	#17
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,670	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Not bad for 100 bucks. Lookin great. Cant wait to see more pics. Aaron

10-16-2006, 01:06 AM	#18
70-c10LWB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: port orchard Posts: 17	Re: My 70 LWB build thread beautiful start!!!what kind of coating/paint did you use on your frame. thanks

10-16-2006, 07:06 AM	#19
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 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.

10-16-2006, 09:17 AM	#20
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Dang, you're moving fast - I have a feeling this is going to be one sweet truck when you get done. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-16-2006, 09:23 AM	#21
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	Re: My 70 LWB build thread I just got my frame stripped, I hope it comes out as good looking as yours.

11-07-2006, 06:23 PM	#22
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 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. Attached Images

11-07-2006, 09:35 PM	#23
53sparks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mn Posts: 92	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Looks pretty good, You must have an understanding wife!!!!

11-07-2006, 11:29 PM	#24
Boise69 The Hammer Man Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 864	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 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?

12-03-2006, 03:55 PM	#25
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Well not alot of progress but I have been working on completing the rear trailing arms I built. Here are a couple pics. Attached Images

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