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I have owned this truck for about 16 years. I have been collecting parts for it since i bought it. I thought I was going to save a bunch of time and money and purchace a different cab. Well after blasting it, it is as just about the same as what I already had.
My current task is to get the cab done and then I will do the frame next. The truck will get a drop I think 4.5/6 range. More pictures to come soon. |
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so what's the plans?
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Looks like a great build, best of luck!
Just so you know... a c-notch will not be required for a 6" drop in the rear. If you have any questions about the install of the 4.5/6" drop kit, just let me know. I've posted the entire install in my build thread in my signature (Blank Slate). |
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looks like a nice truck to build it reminds my of my first truck (1972 chevy SWB fleetside).
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more pictures. The tailgate is a $20 rust free dented to hell swap meet buy. I still have alot of work to do on it. I may cut it accross the top and drill out the spot welds so I can straighten it easier. This is the (better) cab. It has been stripped and sand blasted and epoxy primed. The last picture I am marking to cut the outer floor extension out to get ready for a new one.
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Should be a great project. Note on the 700R4, I'm running a 400sbc with decent cam and 3.05 gears. The vehicle lugs on the highway (60-65) at 1300-1400 rpm. I think this due to the cam not being able to produce power at that rpm. I'll be puting in 3.73s to get it up to 1700 where it runns a hole lot better. Good luck
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more pictures
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more pictures.My son having some fun with my patina pump. I cleaned up the firewall a little. I also added a 72 throttle pedal.
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A pillar work being done.
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More patch panels. I found this bike while looking for truck parts at the junk yard. We have already had our $5 worth of fun with it.
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Subscribing to what looks like a really fun build!
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Long time with out progress. I've gotten back to it over christmas break. I installed the cab support and the inner a pillar/kick panel bottom. I got some firewall patches from a board member. Nice stuff!
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More pictures. I also got a drip rail from the same donor. The one on this cab got hit and it looks like it would be easier to replace than straighten. Firewall panel is removed and patch is close to the right size.
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nicw work that looks good
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Very nice work so far! Looks to be a nice build!
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I made some more progress today. The A pillar is almost done. I picked up this ebrake handle and cover for $5 this fall. It is a little early for a wiring harness, but I found this on craigslist. The price was right so I bought it. It looks like quality item.
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wow nice job i gonna need to get me a cover as well
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Nice progress Matt!
Also... do I see a new 'white' gas pump between the garage doors in one pic? Did you get rid of the patina pump? |
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Sweet look'n good
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Well I made some more progress. Firewall and floor patches are welded in. Just a few pin holes to fill. I cut out the rusty B pillar and have the patch close to fitting. What a PIA to fit all this stuff.
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your doing great and it amazes me that you only have one page!
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subscribed... keep up the great work!
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I really like the light Idea, you can never have enough light. The truck is really coming along and its great to see your replacing all that rust with new metal. Look forward to seeing more pictures.
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i second jrbeck64
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Slick, Looks good, but I think your off on the time frame of this project. Madison is 15 and you bought that when we were trying to be professional drinkers. It's looking good. Are you butt welding or lapping the joints? Looks like I better get to work, your making me look bad (lazy). Your perfectionist ways are starting to pay off.
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there we go 2 pages come on matt celebrate with some pics :lol:
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A little more progress. B pillar patch installed and rocker being test fit. I need to order door hinge rebuild kits to final fit door so I can final fit the rocker panel. I had my son take an action shot.
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looks great matt, looks like your getting to the fun part. For me fitting the cab corners was the worse part, maybe yours won't be such a pain.
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wow this trucl is gonna be really rust free!
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Thanks for all the comments. Not much progress today, just garage cleaning. I had the site change my user name. Someone used our debit card number last week at fedex and charged just under a $1000 so we are a little spooked. The bank took care of but still a PIA.
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wow ! that has happened to me before they were buying guitars from guitar center in the uk!
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Noticed the name change Matt... sorry to hear that.
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Looks good so far, I picked up a '67 shorty this past fall to swear at if I ever finish my Blazer. Wanting to fit the doors on tight hinges says you know what you're doing!
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I ordered hinge pins and bushings from GMCpauls today. I need to look at Bruces' "Its just a pick up" thread. He did a detailed write up on hinge rebuilding.
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well the hinges will probably be the best you can get
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i do matt!
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