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74 stepside · 09-18-2012, 11:48 PM

Guess Ill start a build thread. Starting off with my 74 Cheyenne Super, its been sitting for 11 years. I just built a 350 mild with comp cam and 2.02 heads. I have a t400 trans now, but Im getting a 700r4 soon. Was going to do a BBC, but I changed my mind. Just rebuilt the front suspension with new ball joints, new bushings and new drop spindles with cross drilled rotors. Swapped out the rear springs for newer ones and a flip kit. Drop will be a 5"/7".

74 stepside · 09-18-2012, 11:53 PM

Then I decided to pull everything apart and ordered some new body mounts, motor and trans mounts too.

74 stepside · 09-18-2012, 11:56 PM

Pulled the cab off and started cleaning the frame. Next will be to do a notch then paint the frame with POR15 semi-gloss.

74 stepside · 09-19-2012, 12:04 AM

Couple more pics.

74 stepside · 09-19-2012, 12:13 AM

The battery destroyed my passenger side front fender, inner fender, and lower part of core support. Found a guy on craigs list who has a yard full of parts. Got a fender, inner fender, core support, and a 1 ton sway bar all pretty cheap.

Pop's C-10 · 09-19-2012, 10:10 AM

nice looking motor

74 stepside · 10-11-2012, 02:56 PM

Got some more new parts in the other day. Been working on wire wheeling the frame. Should be doing my C-notch this weekend then the frame will be ready for the semi-gloss Por15. I recieved my Western Chassis 2 1/2" drop springs to go with my 2 1/2" drop spindles. Lower swaybar brackets and a 1 1/4" swaybar from a 1 ton dually to replace my stock 1 1/16" swaybar.

RRC · 10-14-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by coops714x4

Bob, GREAT work!! I am impressed with your patients and dedication to "restore" this project. Its gonna look GREAT when done (kinda looks like frankenstein now tho LOL) it will get there tho. I'm glad mine didn't need all the work your is, man this has truly been a BIG job, but it will be worth it in the end. keep up the good work. Coop

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I can't wait to see this thing all together!!

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Originally Posted by 74 stepside

RRC that truck is beautiful.

Looking good,this brings back memory's ! I did my truck in 2000.
sorry about the crappy photo it's a pic of a picture,no digital photo back then

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RRC · 10-14-2012, 11:30 AM

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74 stepside · 12-20-2012, 10:51 PM

POR15 didnt turn out how I liked. Didnt like the satin either. Decided to powdercoat in gloss and I will be painting the truck in satin black with Hotrod Flatz. Heres how it sits currently. Every nut and bolt has been replaced with new.

74 stepside · 12-20-2012, 10:54 PM

Almost ready to drop in. Saturday Night Special converter in with t400 trans.

74 stepside · 01-20-2013, 12:54 AM

Installed the motor/trans. Started on the front suspension. Waiting on new bushings for the rear leafs, then they go on. Cleaning up and painting steering box and linkage too.

**lolife99** · 01-20-2013, 01:24 AM

Very NICE!

74 stepside · 01-20-2013, 01:31 AM

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Very NICE!

Thanks!

moregrip · 01-20-2013, 02:24 AM

Very detailed! Looks awesome!
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luifer76 · 01-20-2013, 11:45 PM

nice work man.....looks really good.

74 stepside · 02-18-2013, 01:53 AM

Havent made alot of progress, but some is better then none. I have the long 8 spring packs. I removed 3 leafs on each side, then removed the rubber/steel bushings. Found out on the HD springs that the front bushing is a bigger size. Then wire wheeled them, painted satin black and installed the new bushings.

74 stepside · 02-18-2013, 02:03 AM

Painted the front steering satin black then I cleared the tierods to give them the stock look without rusting. Wire wheeled the rear end and sprayed it the same color as the motor/trans. Driveshaft will get same paint also after I get new u-joints.

74 stepside · 02-18-2013, 02:04 AM

Rolled it back into the garage and called it a day.

northeimcustom · 02-18-2013, 10:25 AM

Looking good!

74 stepside · 02-18-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by moregrip

Very detailed! Looks awesome!
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Thanks

74 stepside · 02-18-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by luifer76

nice work man.....looks really good.

Thankyou

74 stepside · 02-22-2013, 06:38 PM

Well I traded one of my t400s for a built 700r4. It has a shift kit and nice stall with it. So Ill be painting it and swapping out the t400 that currently sits in my frame. While Im at it, Im going to swap out the 3.40 geared 12 bolt to my other 12 bolt with 3.73 gears. Since I have 2 trucks, I have the extra parts. Makes it easier and more cost effective. More pics to come soon.

Telecasterjoey · 02-22-2013, 07:40 PM

Awesome build! super clean!

panhead671 · 02-22-2013, 08:18 PM

Very, very nice!

09-18-2012, 11:48 PM	#1
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Project "Barney" Guess Ill start a build thread. Starting off with my 74 Cheyenne Super, its been sitting for 11 years. I just built a 350 mild with comp cam and 2.02 heads. I have a t400 trans now, but Im getting a 700r4 soon. Was going to do a BBC, but I changed my mind. Just rebuilt the front suspension with new ball joints, new bushings and new drop spindles with cross drilled rotors. Swapped out the rear springs for newer ones and a flip kit. Drop will be a 5"/7". Attached Images Last edited by 74 stepside; 09-18-2012 at 11:58 PM.

09-18-2012, 11:53 PM	#2
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Then I decided to pull everything apart and ordered some new body mounts, motor and trans mounts too. Attached Images

09-18-2012, 11:56 PM	#3
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Pulled the cab off and started cleaning the frame. Next will be to do a notch then paint the frame with POR15 semi-gloss. Attached Images

09-19-2012, 12:04 AM	#4
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Couple more pics. Attached Images

09-19-2012, 12:13 AM	#5
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" The battery destroyed my passenger side front fender, inner fender, and lower part of core support. Found a guy on craigs list who has a yard full of parts. Got a fender, inner fender, core support, and a 1 ton sway bar all pretty cheap. Attached Images

09-19-2012, 10:10 AM	#6
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Project "Barney" nice looking motor __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-11-2012, 02:56 PM	#7
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Got some more new parts in the other day. Been working on wire wheeling the frame. Should be doing my C-notch this weekend then the frame will be ready for the semi-gloss Por15. I recieved my Western Chassis 2 1/2" drop springs to go with my 2 1/2" drop spindles. Lower swaybar brackets and a 1 1/4" swaybar from a 1 ton dually to replace my stock 1 1/16" swaybar. Attached Images

10-14-2012, 11:30 AM	#9
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project "Barney" Posted via Mobile DeviceI'm having troubles posting 2 pictures in one post Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

12-20-2012, 10:51 PM	#10
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" POR15 didnt turn out how I liked. Didnt like the satin either. Decided to powdercoat in gloss and I will be painting the truck in satin black with Hotrod Flatz. Heres how it sits currently. Every nut and bolt has been replaced with new. Attached Images Last edited by 74 stepside; 01-09-2013 at 03:49 AM.

12-20-2012, 10:54 PM	#11
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Almost ready to drop in. Saturday Night Special converter in with t400 trans. Attached Images Last edited by 74 stepside; 01-09-2013 at 03:51 AM.

01-20-2013, 12:54 AM	#12
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Installed the motor/trans. Started on the front suspension. Waiting on new bushings for the rear leafs, then they go on. Cleaning up and painting steering box and linkage too. Attached Images

01-20-2013, 01:24 AM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,681	Re: Project "Barney" Very NICE! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-20-2013, 02:24 AM	#15
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 810	Re: Project "Barney" Very detailed! Looks awesome! Posted via Mobile Device

01-20-2013, 11:45 PM	#16
luifer76 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California CA Posts: 1,088	Re: Project "Barney" nice work man.....looks really good. __________________ nOtHiNg LiKe ThE gOoD oLe ChEvYs....

02-18-2013, 01:53 AM	#17
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Havent made alot of progress, but some is better then none. I have the long 8 spring packs. I removed 3 leafs on each side, then removed the rubber/steel bushings. Found out on the HD springs that the front bushing is a bigger size. Then wire wheeled them, painted satin black and installed the new bushings. Attached Images



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02-18-2013, 02:03 AM	#18
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Painted the front steering satin black then I cleared the tierods to give them the stock look without rusting. Wire wheeled the rear end and sprayed it the same color as the motor/trans. Driveshaft will get same paint also after I get new u-joints. Attached Images

02-18-2013, 02:04 AM	#19
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Rolled it back into the garage and called it a day. Attached Images

02-18-2013, 10:25 AM	#20
northeimcustom Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 291	Re: Project "Barney" Looking good! __________________ ^MY BUILD STORY^

02-22-2013, 06:38 PM	#23
74 stepside Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 815	Re: Project "Barney" Well I traded one of my t400s for a built 700r4. It has a shift kit and nice stall with it. So Ill be painting it and swapping out the t400 that currently sits in my frame. While Im at it, Im going to swap out the 3.40 geared 12 bolt to my other 12 bolt with 3.73 gears. Since I have 2 trucks, I have the extra parts. Makes it easier and more cost effective. More pics to come soon.

02-22-2013, 07:40 PM	#24
Telecasterjoey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Ottawa ON Posts: 514	Re: Project "Barney" Awesome build! super clean!

02-22-2013, 08:18 PM	#25
panhead671 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plainfield, In Posts: 105	Re: Project "Barney" Very, very nice! __________________ Fris...Lover of Longbeds 85 C10 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452581

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