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wicky · 09-19-2011, 08:15 PM

Ok well after having my truck for almost a year I've decided to start tearing it down

first let me explain my crazy title for this thread

my garage is attached to the basement/house and barely has enough room to even park the truck in let alone work on it

so I've got to use part of the basement for small parts (fenders doors etc.)

Now on to truck

Its a 1969 chevy cst. It has a 396 bb

auto with factory posi. Power steering and a/c. Its a very very solid truck so the body work should be very easy.

The to do list

Body: I'll do all the work my self. My plans are to do a 5/7 static drop with rally wheels. I plan on leaving the outside stock appearing with all the trim door handles etc. Im going with a custom tri coat paint. Black base for sure but undecided with what kind of mid coat to go with. Ill just have to play around with that when i get a little closer to paint

Engine drive train: Ill completely rebuild the 396. Looking for 4-500 horse. Tranny i haven't decided 100% on if i'll keep the th400 or go with a muncie or a 200r4. The rear end. All really depends on what gears are in it factory and how reliable that posi is for that horse if i do much to it but im sure i'll have to change gears depending on how i build the motor

So that should be about all of it. I'll. Post some pics up once my photobucket decides to work. Hopefully by tomorrow

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wicky · 09-19-2011, 09:00 PM

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wicky · 09-19-2011, 09:20 PM

I've seen alot of trucks with this same damage on em

the interiors gonna be all recovered with custom design

the build sheet still under the seat i'll have framed for the shows

and my little helpers. My twin girls
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kyle87 · 09-19-2011, 10:51 PM

holy bumper! bet that bad boy weighs 100lbs. truck looks nice from the pictures, like the sounds of your plans for it.

Krooked Kustoms · 09-20-2011, 05:13 AM

I like the sound of the plans! I'll be watching.
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wicky · 09-20-2011, 09:58 AM

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wicky · 09-20-2011, 10:14 PM

Well didn't get a huge amount of progress done tonight. But ants better than none

i got the garage all sorted out so i can acualy some what pull the truck in and work on it. Than started the tear down process. Got the hood and half of the grill off

found out i need to take the bumper off first. Which i new was just hoping i could get by with out it. So i'll have to bring my breaker bar and impact home tomorrow seeing as i only have a basic set of tools at home

I'll post some progress pics up tomorrow since i forgot to take pics before i pushed it back in.

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oldblue1968chevy · 09-20-2011, 11:13 PM

Dont tear it down too far that you cant get it backtogether and loose interest. That is a HUGE bumper LOL

VA72C10 · 09-20-2011, 11:34 PM

Looks like a solid truck! Like the plans for it too

heeroyue2002 · 09-21-2011, 12:47 AM

looks sick! wanting to see the outcome.

wicky · 09-21-2011, 08:58 AM

[QUOTE=oldblue1968chevy;4910495]Dont tear it down too far that you cant get it backtogether and loose interest. That is a HUGE bumper LOL[/QUO

We dnt have to worry about that I've been doing body work my whole life and professionally the past few years. I think the only thing i haven't taken of a truck.is the.cabs. But i know what u meen. I tried rebuilding a 78 when i was 16 threw half of it away because i.thought i was gonna buy all new.

yeah that bumper has got to go bye bye

I've gotta buy a new front one while im at it
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wicky · 09-21-2011, 10:46 PM

Well this is where i left off last night basicly got it in the garage. Not a whole lot of room in there but i'll make it work

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wicky · 09-21-2011, 10:58 PM

Here's a few tricks i've learned the past few years to help thoug out a build and especially during the re assembly process. I like to put all the hardware in zip lock baggies and label them what they go to. Plus you can take a piece of tape on what ever part u take off the driver side so you can remember what is what side. And last but not least make a parts list while you tear down. For those little parts that u can't anticipate. I know it sounds like common sense but these little things can really help.
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quandelgarage · 09-21-2011, 11:00 PM

you ever want to sell that bumper you let me know

wicky · 09-21-2011, 11:11 PM

And here iswhere it sits tonight.

The fenders and hood look extremely good no rust and look to be very straight.

i did find a little cancer on the passenger inner fender. Hopefully i can just patch it but we'll see when i blast it

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wicky · 09-21-2011, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quandelgarage

you ever want to sell that bumper you let me know

Pm me ur info if ur serious

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gcburdic · 09-22-2011, 08:57 AM

First off wicky....this looks like it'll be a fun project....looking forward to following along

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Originally Posted by quandelgarage

you ever want to sell that bumper you let me know

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Originally Posted by wicky

Pm me ur info if ur serious

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wicky · 09-22-2011, 04:30 PM

Here's one more photo i found while bored at work

Another shot of my twin girls. Starting them out young

they like to come out and pretty much just scatter my tools all over the shop

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wicky · 09-23-2011, 08:39 AM

Ready to start pulling the motor n trans

This fell out from under the rad support. Thought it was kinda cool. Who knows how long it's been there.

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gearys 5600 · 09-23-2011, 09:03 AM

Cool project..

RCbowtie69 · 09-24-2011, 08:17 AM

Keep the pictures coming & the progress going forward.Looks like you have good start to a nice project.Keep on Truckin'

wicky · 09-27-2011, 10:14 PM

First off guys thanks for the compliments.
I got a couple Hrs of work on the truck tonight. Had to clean out the basement first so i could start putting parts away.

I got the front of the motor stripped (power steering a/c etc.) All the.front wiring harness disconnected and removed.

After all the trucks I've been looking at on here i noticed that alot of them rust out on the top of the a pillar by the windshield so i had to pull the windshield cuz curiosity was killing me

I'll get some pics up soon but photo bucket is throwing a fit again.

P.S. if anyone knows a better way.of uploading photos on here with a mobile device i would be.very.grateful to know

Nick
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09-19-2011, 08:15 PM	#1
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	69' cst basement build Ok well after having my truck for almost a year I've decided to start tearing it down first let me explain my crazy title for this thread my garage is attached to the basement/house and barely has enough room to even park the truck in let alone work on it so I've got to use part of the basement for small parts (fenders doors etc.) Now on to truck Its a 1969 chevy cst. It has a 396 bb auto with factory posi. Power steering and a/c. Its a very very solid truck so the body work should be very easy. The to do list Body: I'll do all the work my self. My plans are to do a 5/7 static drop with rally wheels. I plan on leaving the outside stock appearing with all the trim door handles etc. Im going with a custom tri coat paint. Black base for sure but undecided with what kind of mid coat to go with. Ill just have to play around with that when i get a little closer to paint Engine drive train: Ill completely rebuild the 396. Looking for 4-500 horse. Tranny i haven't decided 100% on if i'll keep the th400 or go with a muncie or a 200r4. The rear end. All really depends on what gears are in it factory and how reliable that posi is for that horse if i do much to it but im sure i'll have to change gears depending on how i build the motor So that should be about all of it. I'll. Post some pics up once my photobucket decides to work. Hopefully by tomorrow Posted via Mobile Device

09-19-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

09-19-2011, 09:03 PM	#3
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Posted via Mobile Device

09-19-2011, 09:20 PM	#4
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build I've seen alot of trucks with this same damage on em the interiors gonna be all recovered with custom design the build sheet still under the seat i'll have framed for the shows and my little helpers. My twin girls Posted via Mobile Device

09-19-2011, 10:51 PM	#5
kyle87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san tan valley Arizona Posts: 43	Re: 69' cst basement build holy bumper! bet that bad boy weighs 100lbs. truck looks nice from the pictures, like the sounds of your plans for it.

09-20-2011, 05:13 AM	#6
Krooked Kustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Langwarrin South, Victoria, Australia Posts: 121	Re: 69' cst basement build I like the sound of the plans! I'll be watching. Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2011, 09:58 AM	#7
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2011, 10:14 PM	#8
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Well didn't get a huge amount of progress done tonight. But ants better than none i got the garage all sorted out so i can acualy some what pull the truck in and work on it. Than started the tear down process. Got the hood and half of the grill off found out i need to take the bumper off first. Which i new was just hoping i could get by with out it. So i'll have to bring my breaker bar and impact home tomorrow seeing as i only have a basic set of tools at home I'll post some progress pics up tomorrow since i forgot to take pics before i pushed it back in. Posted via Mobile Device

09-20-2011, 11:13 PM	#9
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 69' cst basement build Dont tear it down too far that you cant get it backtogether and loose interest. That is a HUGE bumper LOL __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

09-20-2011, 11:34 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 69' cst basement build Looks like a solid truck! Like the plans for it too __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-21-2011, 12:47 AM	#11
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 69' cst basement build looks sick! wanting to see the outcome. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

09-21-2011, 08:58 AM	#12
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build [QUOTE=oldblue1968chevy;4910495]Dont tear it down too far that you cant get it backtogether and loose interest. That is a HUGE bumper LOL[/QUO We dnt have to worry about that I've been doing body work my whole life and professionally the past few years. I think the only thing i haven't taken of a truck.is the.cabs. But i know what u meen. I tried rebuilding a 78 when i was 16 threw half of it away because i.thought i was gonna buy all new. yeah that bumper has got to go bye bye I've gotta buy a new front one while im at it Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2011, 10:46 PM	#13
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Well this is where i left off last night basicly got it in the garage. Not a whole lot of room in there but i'll make it work Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2011, 10:58 PM	#14
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Here's a few tricks i've learned the past few years to help thoug out a build and especially during the re assembly process. I like to put all the hardware in zip lock baggies and label them what they go to. Plus you can take a piece of tape on what ever part u take off the driver side so you can remember what is what side. And last but not least make a parts list while you tear down. For those little parts that u can't anticipate. I know it sounds like common sense but these little things can really help. Posted via Mobile Device

09-21-2011, 11:00 PM	#15
quandelgarage Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Kaukauna Wisconsin Posts: 92	Re: 69' cst basement build you ever want to sell that bumper you let me know __________________ old school like your mother..... My Build--- Body dropped 67 service truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485504



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09-21-2011, 11:11 PM	#16
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build And here iswhere it sits tonight. The fenders and hood look extremely good no rust and look to be very straight. i did find a little cancer on the passenger inner fender. Hopefully i can just patch it but we'll see when i blast it Posted via Mobile Device

09-22-2011, 04:30 PM	#19
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Here's one more photo i found while bored at work Another shot of my twin girls. Starting them out young they like to come out and pretty much just scatter my tools all over the shop Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2011, 08:39 AM	#20
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build Ready to start pulling the motor n trans This fell out from under the rad support. Thought it was kinda cool. Who knows how long it's been there. Posted via Mobile Device

09-23-2011, 09:03 AM	#21
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: 69' cst basement build Cool project.. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

09-24-2011, 08:17 AM	#22
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 69' cst basement build Keep the pictures coming & the progress going forward.Looks like you have good start to a nice project.Keep on Truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

09-27-2011, 10:14 PM	#23
wicky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: knkxville iowa Posts: 186	Re: 69' cst basement build First off guys thanks for the compliments. I got a couple Hrs of work on the truck tonight. Had to clean out the basement first so i could start putting parts away. I got the front of the motor stripped (power steering a/c etc.) All the.front wiring harness disconnected and removed. After all the trucks I've been looking at on here i noticed that alot of them rust out on the top of the a pillar by the windshield so i had to pull the windshield cuz curiosity was killing me I'll get some pics up soon but photo bucket is throwing a fit again. P.S. if anyone knows a better way.of uploading photos on here with a mobile device i would be.very.grateful to know Nick Posted via Mobile Device

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