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**Ron 586** · 12-03-2006, 04:11 PM

Looking good. You'll have a great truck when finished. Nice garage also.

Ram-Man · 03-10-2007, 06:53 PM

Where does time go?? I thought I better post a couple pics to show a little progress. I have been working on the rear end, front brakes, the rear disc which are Impala SS set up compliments of glock35ipsc, rebuilt tramsmission, and started the assembly of the motor. Here are some pics.

Ram-Man · 03-10-2007, 06:55 PM

A couple more.

PanelDeland · 03-10-2007, 07:30 PM

Boise,did you say"Where's my wench?"
Maybe that has something to do with the wifes jelousy.J/K

Ram-Man · 03-10-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Boise,did you say"Where's my wench?"
Maybe that has something to do with the wifes jelousy.J/K

53sparks · 03-10-2007, 10:39 PM

that tranny is sweet the only thing that would look better than that is a suzuki z 400 with a new axle in it

Ram-Man · 03-10-2007, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 53sparks

that tranny is sweet the only thing that would look better than that is a suzuki z 400 with a new axle in it

I got a steal on that transmission, complete rebuilt for $150. This guy had more truck parts laying around than he knew what to do with.

Captain Knievel · 03-11-2007, 12:04 AM

If I ship my '70 out there with my credit card taped to the dash, will you do all that for me?

I'm going to be watching this for inspiration!

kbs71 · 03-11-2007, 02:40 AM

See there's the option that I didn't get with my truck. That credit card taped to the dash option. Boy if i only had that....

Ram-Man · 03-31-2007, 06:47 PM

As my thread now reads SWB build thread. I decided to chop it down. Here are some pics maybe it will help someone else out.

Ram-Man · 03-31-2007, 06:49 PM

couple more

*72CSTC5* · 03-31-2007, 06:51 PM

I like it. Glad to see you come to the short side.

Ram-Man · 03-31-2007, 06:54 PM

Thanks CSTC5 I'm excited about owning a short now.

1969 BRUCE · 04-04-2007, 02:51 PM

When you cut the frame down did you put any kind of gusset inside the frame where it was cut and welded.

killer71 · 04-04-2007, 03:07 PM

nice work! keep us updated.

RACINJASON22 · 04-04-2007, 03:30 PM

1969 BRUCE That he did. He has another thread on just this mod you can check out just research threads started by Ram-Man in his profile. RJ22
Well I did the search for ya here it is.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=232149

jimmydean · 04-04-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 1969 BRUCE

When you cut the frame down did you put any kind of gusset inside the frame where it was cut and welded.

You can see the grade 8 bolts across the top. It's tough to tell because it's all black, but you can see it if you look close.

OLDIRON69 · 04-04-2007, 04:12 PM

One sweet truck! Great progress!!!

Ram-Man · 04-04-2007, 04:14 PM

Thanks racinjason and jimmydean like the other thread says that racinjason posted I bought the ece frame stiffeners and bolted them in. I dont think there is any advantage or disadvantage to bolt or weld them in.

oscareltemblo · 06-04-2007, 10:32 PM

Good work what are the front brakes from?

*culookn* · 06-19-2007, 02:20 PM

nice build. I have the caliper brake conversion brackets myself. what size bolts did you use to bolt the calipers to the brackets?

oscareltemblo · 06-28-2007, 12:48 AM

are the front brakes the oem ??

Ram-Man · 07-15-2007, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oscareltemblo

are the front brakes the oem ??

Sorry Guys I haven't even read my own thread. The front brakes are 73 and up style. I bought the whole front end kit from performanceonline which included drop spindels, ball joints, tie rods, tie rod adjusters, calipers, rotors, pads, bearings and other misc. The rear calipers are mounted with 12mm I think. "impala ss rear calipers" Here are a couple update pics. I finally got the motor and trans completed and set into place. 350 4 bolt punched .040 over, crank reground, align bored, mild cam, RHS torker heads, full roller rockers, and Edelbrock eps intake. Trans was complete overhaul and a B & M shift kit installed and a TCI sizzler torque converter.

53sparks · 07-18-2007, 09:59 PM

great job ram man i like those valve covers, it sure is nice to see a clean shop!

rick0312 · 09-06-2007, 09:25 PM

Wow that looks great!

12-03-2006, 04:11 PM	#26
Ron 586 RIP Mr Ron Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221 Posts: 8,166	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Looking good. You'll have a great truck when finished. Nice garage also. __________________ Ron (Mr Round Tuit) Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle TN Message Forum TN Facebook Group SETN Truck Show My Photobucket

03-10-2007, 06:53 PM	#27
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Where does time go?? I thought I better post a couple pics to show a little progress. I have been working on the rear end, front brakes, the rear disc which are Impala SS set up compliments of glock35ipsc, rebuilt tramsmission, and started the assembly of the motor. Here are some pics. Attached Images

03-10-2007, 06:55 PM	#28
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread A couple more. Attached Images

03-10-2007, 07:30 PM	#29
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03-10-2007, 10:39 PM	#31
53sparks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mn Posts: 92	Re: My 70 LWB build thread that tranny is sweet the only thing that would look better than that is a suzuki z 400 with a new axle in it

03-11-2007, 12:04 AM	#33
Captain Knievel Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 458	Re: My 70 LWB build thread If I ship my '70 out there with my credit card taped to the dash, will you do all that for me? I'm going to be watching this for inspiration! __________________ 1970 C10

03-11-2007, 02:40 AM	#34
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03-31-2007, 06:47 PM	#35
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 SWB build thread As my thread now reads SWB build thread. I decided to chop it down. Here are some pics maybe it will help someone else out. Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

03-31-2007, 06:49 PM	#36
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread couple more Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

03-31-2007, 06:51 PM	#37
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: My 70 LWB build thread I like it. Glad to see you come to the short side.

03-31-2007, 06:54 PM	#38
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Thanks CSTC5 I'm excited about owning a short now. __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

04-04-2007, 02:51 PM	#39
1969 BRUCE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: charlotte Posts: 23	Re: My 70 LWB build thread When you cut the frame down did you put any kind of gusset inside the frame where it was cut and welded. Last edited by 1969 BRUCE; 04-04-2007 at 02:52 PM.

04-04-2007, 03:07 PM	#40
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: My 70 LWB build thread nice work! keep us updated. __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

04-04-2007, 03:30 PM	#41
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: My 70 LWB build thread 1969 BRUCE That he did. He has another thread on just this mod you can check out just research threads started by Ram-Man in his profile. RJ22 Well I did the search for ya here it is. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=232149 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR! Last edited by RACINJASON22; 04-04-2007 at 03:33 PM.

04-04-2007, 04:12 PM	#43
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: My 70 LWB build thread One sweet truck! Great progress!!! __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd



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04-04-2007, 04:14 PM	#44
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Thanks racinjason and jimmydean like the other thread says that racinjason posted I bought the ece frame stiffeners and bolted them in. I dont think there is any advantage or disadvantage to bolt or weld them in. __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

06-04-2007, 10:32 PM	#45
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Good work what are the front brakes from? __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

06-19-2007, 02:20 PM	#46
culookn Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: nj Posts: 194	Re: My 70 LWB build thread nice build. I have the caliper brake conversion brackets myself. what size bolts did you use to bolt the calipers to the brackets?

06-28-2007, 12:48 AM	#47
oscareltemblo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Allen Park, MI Posts: 280	Re: My 70 LWB build thread are the front brakes the oem ?? __________________ My Official build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196844

07-18-2007, 09:59 PM	#49
53sparks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: mn Posts: 92	Re: My 70 LWB build thread great job ram man i like those valve covers, it sure is nice to see a clean shop!

09-06-2007, 09:25 PM	#50
rick0312 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Warrington, PA Posts: 403	Re: My 70 LWB build thread Wow that looks great!

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