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VA72C10 · 08-24-2009, 11:27 AM

Looking VERY NICE!!!

62 short step · 08-24-2009, 01:21 PM

Looking good Wynne! I hope to see it in October!

**GSFMECH** · 08-26-2009, 09:58 PM

It's looking awesome Wynne, it's gonna look great at CTC, I can't wait.

HuggerCST · 08-26-2009, 11:36 PM

Thanks! A little more progress has been made. I finally finished the fuel filler and LED tail lights, along with a few other things. I still haven't filled the tank yet though.

VA72C10 · 08-27-2009, 12:32 AM

Looks great...those LED's are bright!!!! That taillight fill is an awesome mod!!!

**lolife99** · 08-27-2009, 12:22 PM

Cool mod!
What holds the tailight in the up/closed position?

HuggerCST · 08-27-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks great...those LED's are bright!!!! That taillight fill is an awesome mod!!!

Yes they are! And that's just with the parking lights on!

They really aren't as bright as they look in the pic, but definately brighter than stock.

HuggerCST · 08-27-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

Cool mod!
What holds the tailight in the up/closed position?

It has a throttle spring mounted at a angle so that it holds it closed, and when you open it, the spring cams over and holds it open. This is the best pic that I could get of it. You can see where the spring hooks into the light housing in the bottom pic, just below my finger.

Security guy · 08-27-2009, 11:01 PM

Thanks for the paint info! Your truck is coming along nicely. I like the fuel filler - great idea. Looking good!

HuggerCST · 09-02-2009, 11:22 PM

Bed floor done, with hidden bed mounting bolts. This is white oak, with a little stain on it to bring the grain out, and about 5 coats of Helmsman spar urethane.

VA72C10 · 09-02-2009, 11:31 PM

That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

gcburdic · 09-03-2009, 09:13 AM

ooohhhh...ahhhh...that's lookin realy purty!!!

Mordachai · 09-03-2009, 10:07 AM

wow, it looks awesome! I haven't followed your build for a while, and man, what a killer ride.

I'm interested in how filling your tank goes, cause I put my filler in the same spot years and years ago. Without the vent line, it was a trickle fill! lol, but after I put the vent in, it filled much faster. I used 1 3/4" marine filler hose, don't know what size you used... Also, watch the pump,ime the auto shut off won't shut off until the tank is about to overflow and does overflow. your fill opening is about 3" or so higher than mine though, maybe it's just enough you won't get gas all over the place...

bed looks just great though, hell the whole truck does

**LEEVON** · 09-03-2009, 10:20 AM

Holy shiny bed batman! That settles it, next time around my truck's getting a wood bed.

glock35ipsc · 09-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Wow Wynne, it's looking sweet!

HuggerCST · 09-03-2009, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the comments! I think the wood turned out great. I experimented with several stains until I found one that I liked. This one has a slight orange tint, which looks nice with the orange paint.

Mordachai- I think that I used 1.5" because things were pretty tight in there. After it makes the turn, it expands to 2" into the tank. I added a vent line from the filler to the tank, and a vent on top of the tank, so I'm hoping that I don't have any problems, but we'll see.

72 SUPER10 · 09-08-2009, 07:43 PM

LOOKS VERY NICE,GOOD WORK,, VINCE

HuggerCST · 09-10-2009, 11:28 PM

A little more progress. Almost done with the interior...for now. I love the buckets/console, but hate that my two boys can't ride, so I'm considering taking the center seat from a set of buddy buckets, fabbing some brackets, having it upholstered to match, and bolting it in. I can always swap them in & out if I do it right. Hopefully I can find material to do it and make it look like it belongs.

VA72C10 · 09-10-2009, 11:41 PM

Looks great!

glock35ipsc · 09-11-2009, 12:13 AM

Looks awesome Wynne.

nuke1 · 09-11-2009, 11:44 AM

Holycrap batman, that is looking absolutely amazing! i am also curious on dfilling it with fuel, but i still love the mod, definetly nice and she sure is looking shiney! i agree on the center seat, you gotta have the kids with you for rides, or it just will not be the same, that is the reasson i have a bench in mine now, for the wife and kid, they have to enjoy also.

killer71 · 09-11-2009, 08:28 PM

I love it!!!
when ya gonna take me ridin?

HuggerCST · 09-12-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

I love it!!!
when ya gonna take me ridin?

Just as soon as I can take ME ridin'!

I'm trying to get it done in the next 3 weeks!

gcburdic · 09-12-2009, 08:49 AM

Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO!

HuggerCST · 09-12-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO!

If you could see it now you'd probably say "No way"! No front sheetmetal on it, no bed on it, no exhaust, and I'm working on repainting a couple of spots, so I have a LOT to do, but I'm still going to try.

08-24-2009, 11:27 AM	#101
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looking VERY NICE!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-24-2009, 01:21 PM	#102
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looking good Wynne! I hope to see it in October! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-26-2009, 09:58 PM	#103
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 805	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build It's looking awesome Wynne, it's gonna look great at CTC, I can't wait. __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-26-2009, 11:36 PM	#104
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks! A little more progress has been made. I finally finished the fuel filler and LED tail lights, along with a few other things. I still haven't filled the tank yet though. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

08-27-2009, 12:32 AM	#105
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looks great...those LED's are bright!!!! That taillight fill is an awesome mod!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-27-2009, 12:22 PM	#106
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Cool mod! What holds the tailight in the up/closed position? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-27-2009, 11:01 PM	#109
Security guy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sarasota, Fl. Posts: 441	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks for the paint info! Your truck is coming along nicely. I like the fuel filler - great idea. Looking good!

09-02-2009, 11:22 PM	#110
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Bed floor done, with hidden bed mounting bolts. This is white oak, with a little stain on it to bring the grain out, and about 5 coats of Helmsman spar urethane. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#111
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-03-2009, 09:13 AM	#112
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build ooohhhh...ahhhh...that's lookin realy purty!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-03-2009, 10:07 AM	#113
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build wow, it looks awesome! I haven't followed your build for a while, and man, what a killer ride. I'm interested in how filling your tank goes, cause I put my filler in the same spot years and years ago. Without the vent line, it was a trickle fill! lol, but after I put the vent in, it filled much faster. I used 1 3/4" marine filler hose, don't know what size you used... Also, watch the pump,ime the auto shut off won't shut off until the tank is about to overflow and does overflow. your fill opening is about 3" or so higher than mine though, maybe it's just enough you won't get gas all over the place... bed looks just great though, hell the whole truck does __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

09-03-2009, 10:20 AM	#114
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Holy shiny bed batman! That settles it, next time around my truck's getting a wood bed. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-03-2009, 10:47 AM	#115
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Wow Wynne, it's looking sweet! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-03-2009, 01:44 PM	#116
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks for the comments! I think the wood turned out great. I experimented with several stains until I found one that I liked. This one has a slight orange tint, which looks nice with the orange paint. Mordachai- I think that I used 1.5" because things were pretty tight in there. After it makes the turn, it expands to 2" into the tank. I added a vent line from the filler to the tank, and a vent on top of the tank, so I'm hoping that I don't have any problems, but we'll see. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#117
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build LOOKS VERY NICE,GOOD WORK,, VINCE __________________ http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture008.jpg



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09-10-2009, 11:28 PM	#118
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build A little more progress. Almost done with the interior...for now. I love the buckets/console, but hate that my two boys can't ride, so I'm considering taking the center seat from a set of buddy buckets, fabbing some brackets, having it upholstered to match, and bolting it in. I can always swap them in & out if I do it right. Hopefully I can find material to do it and make it look like it belongs. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 09-10-2009 at 11:30 PM.

09-10-2009, 11:41 PM	#119
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-11-2009, 12:13 AM	#120
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looks awesome Wynne. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-11-2009, 11:44 AM	#121
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Holycrap batman, that is looking absolutely amazing! i am also curious on dfilling it with fuel, but i still love the mod, definetly nice and she sure is looking shiney! i agree on the center seat, you gotta have the kids with you for rides, or it just will not be the same, that is the reasson i have a bench in mine now, for the wife and kid, they have to enjoy also. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-11-2009, 08:28 PM	#122
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I love it!!! when ya gonna take me ridin? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

09-12-2009, 08:49 AM	#124
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

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