"cruznby" w/ big block

[Hduramax]

I have had this truck up before but all my pics got wiped out, so since I had not got going on the truck I thought I would start over. Here is what I am starting with:Its a 1969 swb, I got it with no motor, no tranny, which was fine cause I bought a 8.1 from an 05 3/4ton, got the tranny and the computer's and plan to use some of the brake system.

Mods in the future:
drop 5/7
shaving everything (debating door handles may swap newer style flush one's)
c-notch
wood bed (rustic Hickory)
fuel cell or tank from a 4th gen camaro
Going to do something to hood(like a 2010 camaro scoop)
drop in BB and 4L80
newer gauges
custom center console
18x9F/18x12R (plan to use the rear wider wheelwell's)
I am sure i missed something but it will be noted when i get to it





Got the bed and front clip off



Had to pull front clip cause i found this,It was hid by bondo




Anyway thats where I am got the interior pulled also will post some more pics on that later after I load them

[Hduramax]

Pic of the motor

[Hduramax]

well I have been picking away at the rotted cab on and off for a while now got to this point




and thought there has to be an easier way to fix this mess and then i found this beauty on CL in Michigan of all places 30 min from my house, it is a rust hole free, no rot cab, that other then a couple changes to suit my needs is ready go, I need to find a media blaster in the area to take care of some surface rust and the rest of the paint, but other then that




I also got the motor and tranny seperated,so i can get a new tailshaft installed(its out of a 4x4) and started pulling harness off the motor to send out and get de-turded.Progress is being made slowly but surely.

[Tinkermc]

After looking at the rust bucket of a cab that U had I think the new cab is a wonderful idea and sure to save some time

[Hduramax]

well its been a while since i had a chance to work on the truck, but we got motor sitting in the frame, headers fit and tranny mount is set. Pulling the rusted out mock up cab soon, and will be mounting up the new one.More pics soon to come

[STOCKISH]

Sweet build.

[nuke1]

WOW that cab was bad!! glad you found another one. Should be a nice toy once up and running with that engine.

[67cheby]

looking great ready to see that pretty new cab progress !

[67c10rustbuket]

Great looking project! Man that original cab is bad rusty, glad you found such a nice replacement.

[ksucatz]

What headers are you using? Do you like the fit?

[Hduramax]

drivers side header needed a little more room, PO took care of that for me engine stand is notched around the first tube, I will beef it up when I box in the frame in that area

[Hduramax]

Got cab and doors back from sandblaster, they look great no unseen damage in the cab or doors, the guy that did the sandblasting said that everything was really solid. Had everything covered in a epoxy coating to prevent rust. Hope to get old rusty cab off this weekend, And start boxing in the frame, and installling the C-Notch

[Hduramax]

Pic of poly mounts

[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Hduramax

I have had this truck up before but all my pics got wiped out, so since I had not got going on the truck I thought I would start over. Here is what I am starting with:Its a 1969 swb, I got it with no motor, no tranny, which was fine cause I bought a 8.1 from an 05 3/4ton, got the tranny and the computer's and plan to use some of the brake system.

Mods in the future:
drop 5/7
shaving everything (debating door handles may swap newer style flush one's)
c-notch
wood bed (rustic Hickory)
fuel cell or tank from a 4th gen camaro
Going to do something to hood(like a 2010 camaro scoop)
drop in BB and 4L80
newer gauges
custom center console
18x9F/18x12R (plan to use the rear wider wheelwell's)
I am sure i missed something but it will be noted when i get to it





Got the bed and front clip off



Had to pull front clip cause i found this,It was hid by bondo




Anyway thats where I am got the interior pulled also will post some more pics on that later after I load them

That bondo hides a lot of sins. That is sad.

[Hduramax]

got a little done in the past couple weekends,made a cradel to pull my old cab, didnt quite take the weight difference into account almost dropped it,(not like its going back on lol)


got the motor and tranny back out also, got the tranny crossmember set where it needs to be, and started making the mess on the floor with various wire wheels. Found out my buddy can clean all my front suspension parts at work with a sonic parts cleaner,SWEET


getting ready to fix up frame now, more pics to come

[Hduramax]

got a little more done on truck pulled all the front suspension to get it ready for drop and paint



and i got frame fixed where PO cut it to fit his headers, the white paint is just primer to prevent rust


still have to do a little grtinding to get it nice like the drivers side

[67cheby]

Nice work
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[67ctener]

Some serious wheel tubs in the back, looks like you'll be running some serious rubber
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[Hduramax]

Thanks 67cheby coming from you after seeing your sweet ride that boosts the spirits
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[Hduramax]

67ctener I do plan on runner some large tires i am planning on some 20x11 if the budget allows we will see thanks for looking
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[STOCKISH]

Looks like its coming right along. That cab looks killer! Look forward to more progress.

[Hduramax]

been a while since I have posted but got the front suspension back in for a test fit



I currently have the rear end tore apart to put in c-notch, 6" drop springs, 1" lowering blocks. I am also building my own rear disc brake set up, promise to post pics as soon as I can find them

[Hduramax]

Got my rear disc brake set up done,made my own rear caliper brackets,used 05 avalanche rear calipers and 00' chevy truck front rotors. C-notch is in and I debated on flipping the trailing arm brackets for my drop and decided it was a way better idea to order PB's trailing arm cross member. Way more options for adjustability with that option. Couple more weeks I will be able to disassemble and paint frame and components. Next up fuel system for the 8 liter.

[Hduramax]

Well pics won't post I will try again tomorrow

[Hduramax]

got pics to work, first one c-notch, second one my rear brake set up