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powell72 · 08-31-2013, 01:55 PM

The UPS and FedEx guys have been visiting my house daily for the last couple of days, this should keep me busy for a while. The only things I'm waiting on are the rear springs that are getting drop shipped and the wheels that are in route.
The original CalCustom fan is from my stash I bought a few years back, I knew I'd find the right truck for it sooner or later.
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**Boog** · 08-31-2013, 06:44 PM

Thats good to hear Chris. The 6 cylinders look real good all dressed up.

oldblue1968chevy · 08-31-2013, 10:22 PM

Only 1 picture

Sounds like a good 'start' though (assuming theres a truck somewhere lol)

**lolife99** · 08-31-2013, 10:27 PM

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chvtrkman · 08-31-2013, 10:46 PM

Looks good..what wheels are those tires going to be mounted on?..or haven't you decided yet? The 250 will look great with the ol' school dual carb setup.

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this project.

67_C-30 · 08-31-2013, 11:23 PM

Cool! That's going to be a tough looking 6 banger!

powell72 · 08-31-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Only 1 picture

Sounds like a good 'start' though (assuming theres a truck somewhere lol)

I'll get pics this weekend, I promise!

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Originally Posted by chvtrkman

Looks good..what wheels are those tires going to be mounted on?..or haven't you decided yet? The 250 will look great with the ol' school dual carb setup.

Looking forward to seeing your progress on this project.

I have 225/70 and 275/60 BFG's, they'll be mounted on 15x7 and 15x8 chrome reverse wheels, without the center caps, I want to put spider caps on too, I'm keeping it 60's style.
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powell72 · 09-01-2013, 02:23 PM

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Here is the truck, the drop starts tomorrow, the engine will get pulled this winter and get detailed and the new parts put on, along with an engine bay detail. The bed will get the side markers shaved, a touch of body work, then a way better faux patina paint job that actually matches the rest of the truck.
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67_C-30 · 09-01-2013, 03:06 PM

Lovin it, Chris!

powell72 · 09-01-2013, 07:22 PM

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Lovin it, Chris!

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about this project. I'm putting all the trim back on too. I feel like my truck is the ugly abused brother of your's!
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*truckmanloco* · 09-01-2013, 07:25 PM

Chris i really enjoy your style of build. Cant wait to see this one.

Mr Chevorlet · 09-01-2013, 09:10 PM

Good looking truck, it will look really good when your done.

**leddzepp** · 09-01-2013, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I have 225/70 and 275/60 BFG's, they'll be mounted on 15x7 and 15x8 chrome reverse wheels, without the center caps, I want to put spider caps on too, I'm keeping it 60's style.
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That is the winning combo right there, nice rubber rake

powell72 · 09-01-2013, 09:52 PM

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Chris i really enjoy your style of build. Cant wait to see this one.

Thank you, I really appreciate that. I've been accused of sweating the details before.
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67_C-30 · 09-01-2013, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Thanks! I'm pretty excited about this project. I'm putting all the trim back on too. I feel like my truck is the ugly abused brother of your's!
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I so want to shave the marker lights on this truck when I paint it, but I'm going to leave them since it is so original and I have the documentation for this truck. Your truck is going to look how I'd really want mine to look.

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Thank you, I really appreciate that. I've been accused of sweating the details before.
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I'm interested to see how the 225/70 and 275/60 combo looks. I was running 235/70's and 275/60's on my shop truck, and the fronts were actually a touch taller mounted on the factory 6" rims. I am planning on running 6's on the front of this truck also, but I am going to run the slightly deeper offset Suburban rims, and I am going to run the same 8" steelies on the rear that I had on the shop truck. That 225/70 may be exactly what I need.

powell72 · 09-02-2013, 12:51 AM

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I'm interested to see how the 225/70 and 275/60 combo looks. I was running 235/70's and 275/60's on my shop truck, and the fronts were actually a touch taller mounted on the factory 6" rims. I am planning on running 6's on the front of this truck also, but I am going to run the slightly deeper offset Suburban rims, and I am going to run the same 8" steelies on the rear that I had on the shop truck. That 225/70 may be exactly what I need.

According to BFG, a 225/70 is 27.4" tall, and a 275/60 is 28" tall. I'm hoping I nailed it, I usually run a 245/60 on the front. I wanted this one a little taller and skinner. We'll see, hopefully the wheels get here by the end of the week.
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darkhorse970 · 09-02-2013, 07:46 AM

I like the starting point and the plan. I'm in...

powell72 · 09-02-2013, 11:48 PM

One teaser pic for now. The front is done, the rear springs haven't shown up yet so we put the blocks in and a few other parts and heated the springs a little until the new ones show up. Still need to do the notch also, we ran out of time.
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*truckmanloco* · 09-03-2013, 12:32 AM

Hey Chris what is the drop are you running? 4/6

**lolife99** · 09-03-2013, 08:57 AM

What's the story on the truck in the background?

powell72 · 09-03-2013, 11:11 AM

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Hey Chris what is the drop are you running? 4/6

It's a 5 1/2" front, 7 1/2" rear. I'm hoping the front settles more, I may have to trim the coils when the back is done. We'll see.

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What's the story on the truck in the background?

That's Brett's (dirtball) truck, it's way nice. I know he's posted a few pics of it on here somewhere.
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powell72 · 09-15-2013, 09:47 PM

Small update, I've got the rear suspension all done, including notch, all I'm waiting for now is to call CPP in the morning regarding my tie rod conversion sleeves. The set they sent out had one that wasn't drilled and tapped straight and the threads weren't deep enough. Frustrating! I want to get this thing to the alignment shop soon! I also did new front brakes with a wheel bearing repack, and shoes and wheel cyl's in the rear too. Still waiting on Wheel Vintiques also...

08-31-2013, 01:55 PM	#1
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Good start to a project... The UPS and FedEx guys have been visiting my house daily for the last couple of days, this should keep me busy for a while. The only things I'm waiting on are the rear springs that are getting drop shipped and the wheels that are in route. The original CalCustom fan is from my stash I bought a few years back, I knew I'd find the right truck for it sooner or later. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 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

08-31-2013, 06:44 PM	#2
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08-31-2013, 10:22 PM	#3
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09-01-2013, 02:23 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Posted via Mobile Device Here is the truck, the drop starts tomorrow, the engine will get pulled this winter and get detailed and the new parts put on, along with an engine bay detail. The bed will get the side markers shaved, a touch of body work, then a way better faux patina paint job that actually matches the rest of the truck. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 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

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09-02-2013, 11:48 PM	#21
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... One teaser pic for now. The front is done, the rear springs haven't shown up yet so we put the blocks in and a few other parts and heated the springs a little until the new ones show up. Still need to do the notch also, we ran out of time. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ 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



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09-03-2013, 12:32 AM	#22
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09-15-2013, 09:47 PM	#25
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Small update, I've got the rear suspension all done, including notch, all I'm waiting for now is to call CPP in the morning regarding my tie rod conversion sleeves. The set they sent out had one that wasn't drilled and tapped straight and the threads weren't deep enough. Frustrating! I want to get this thing to the alignment shop soon! I also did new front brakes with a wheel bearing repack, and shoes and wheel cyl's in the rear too. Still waiting on Wheel Vintiques also... Attached Images __________________ 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

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