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mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-11-2015, 12:27 AM

I'm going ton shave the intake down this week as well. Gotta do something about the ugliness on this one

joey8383 · 01-11-2015, 10:59 AM

Nice! Pics and details on shaving that intake if possible! Looking good

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-12-2015, 08:29 PM

Got some more parts in and on today

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-14-2015, 12:47 AM

A little done today. Just about done with the radiator support. A little more body work.fuel lines ran. Beyond irritated with the pre bent brake lines CPP sent me for the front. Nothing lines up. Nothing even fastens together. I may be ignorant, but I think it's just screwed up. I just walked away from it today. Anyone ever seen a truck dash rot under the glove box? I assume there isn't a patch panel for this?

**derotoreut** · 01-14-2015, 02:25 PM

I had a similar problem with my brake lines from performance online. Nothing seemed to line up properly. It was very frustrating. They even sent the wrong parts plus some were missing. Finally ended up getting it straightened out.

As far as your dash is concerned, I would think that someone would be able to cut a piece off of an old dash to be able to use it as a patch panel. Unless the rest of your dash is a disaster, that's the route I would take. If you're dash has holes and cuts in it then just replace the entire dash. I swapped a dash out on my 69 C20 truck. My original dash was molested and cut up. I was able to find a nice unmolested AC dash, which I swapped in. It's not that bad to do, especially when you have the truck ripped apart anyways.

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-17-2015, 01:08 AM

Got the fan/radiator done. Got the motor and tranny mounted. All is fitting well it seems. Just gotta get after this body work. A huge thanks to Tejas Steelworks. Scotty has helped out tremendously. He seems to know his stuff. Especially with recommended parts to use on LS swaps.

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-17-2015, 01:11 AM

Starting to lick my lips now. She's gonna make an awful good "driver"

scottybaccus · 01-17-2015, 01:22 AM

Groovy!

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-30-2015, 01:45 AM

A little more done. Rear shocks on. A bit of body work. Sprayed bed liner under the cab. A few other misc things

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-30-2015, 01:47 AM

A few more pictures

ElKotze · 01-30-2015, 09:36 AM

Hi Matt, I got a cab that has been rolled, so the roof is shot, but I can cut out that lower glove box section and send it to you.
I really like those wheels !!

**steelhorse** · 01-30-2015, 09:51 AM

Great looking build.

engineer_gregh · 01-30-2015, 10:13 AM

Can't wait to see this one finished. Great job!

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-30-2015, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ElKotze

Hi Matt, I got a cab that has been rolled, so the roof is shot, but I can cut out that lower glove box section and send it to you.
I really like those wheels !!

That would be awesome. How much?

mattwhiteyanks1 · 01-30-2015, 01:12 PM

Thanks guys. Any criticism is welcome. Ideas, input, whatever. I've got a ways to go and I'm still open to ideas on interior and a few other things.

ElKotze · 01-30-2015, 01:25 PM

Just PM me your address, I will send it to you at no cost. Glad I'm able to help out.

**WIDESIDE72** · 01-31-2015, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattwhiteyanks1

Thanks guys. Any criticism is welcome. Ideas, input, whatever. I've got a ways to go and I'm still open to ideas on interior and a few other things.

You need some gloves

Nice build!

wick89gt · 02-01-2015, 11:14 AM

Moving along nicely. I like it. Kinda the same thing I'm doing to mine.

mattwhiteyanks1 · 02-04-2015, 12:31 AM

Thanks. I'm starting to pick up speed and momentum now that it's coming together. You lose a lot of steam just looking at a dirty stripped down frame. I got my bed put together today. Still working on the cab.

Acorn · 02-04-2015, 01:41 AM

Lookin good! Would love to have a shop big enough to let my dog come hang out while I'm working!
FYI looking at the pics in post 31, I think you have your spacers on the wrong side of your upper a-arm shaft.

mattwhiteyanks1 · 02-05-2015, 09:03 AM

Yeah, I caught that a while back and took care of it. Good eye though. The ole mutt likes laying around in the warm shop when it's cold and miserable outside.

**derotoreut** · 02-05-2015, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mattwhiteyanks1

I got my bed put together today. Still working on the cab.

Just curious if you're using any sealant for the bed rails and wheel tubs at the floor?

mattwhiteyanks1 · 02-05-2015, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by derotoreut

Just curious if you're using any sealant for the bed rails and wheel tubs at the floor?

I plan on it, yes.

Justin@EntropyRad · 02-05-2015, 04:28 PM

Frame turned out nicely!

mattwhiteyanks1 · 02-05-2015, 07:17 PM

Thanks. I'm pretty happy with it. Not perfect, but it's awful close. She's gonna be a driver anyway. A very nice and clean driver, but she'll be driven a lot once she's finished up

01-11-2015, 12:27 AM	#26
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build I'm going ton shave the intake down this week as well. Gotta do something about the ugliness on this one Attached Images

01-11-2015, 10:59 AM	#27
joey8383 Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Okmulgee, OK Posts: 205	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Nice! Pics and details on shaving that intake if possible! Looking good

01-12-2015, 08:29 PM	#28
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Got some more parts in and on today Attached Images

01-14-2015, 12:47 AM	#29
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build A little done today. Just about done with the radiator support. A little more body work.fuel lines ran. Beyond irritated with the pre bent brake lines CPP sent me for the front. Nothing lines up. Nothing even fastens together. I may be ignorant, but I think it's just screwed up. I just walked away from it today. Anyone ever seen a truck dash rot under the glove box? I assume there isn't a patch panel for this? Attached Images

01-14-2015, 02:25 PM	#30
derotoreut Roto Reuter thats the name... Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Darien, NY Posts: 1,848	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build I had a similar problem with my brake lines from performance online. Nothing seemed to line up properly. It was very frustrating. They even sent the wrong parts plus some were missing. Finally ended up getting it straightened out. As far as your dash is concerned, I would think that someone would be able to cut a piece off of an old dash to be able to use it as a patch panel. Unless the rest of your dash is a disaster, that's the route I would take. If you're dash has holes and cuts in it then just replace the entire dash. I swapped a dash out on my 69 C20 truck. My original dash was molested and cut up. I was able to find a nice unmolested AC dash, which I swapped in. It's not that bad to do, especially when you have the truck ripped apart anyways. __________________ ~ Dan My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977

01-17-2015, 01:08 AM	#31
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Got the fan/radiator done. Got the motor and tranny mounted. All is fitting well it seems. Just gotta get after this body work. A huge thanks to Tejas Steelworks. Scotty has helped out tremendously. He seems to know his stuff. Especially with recommended parts to use on LS swaps. Attached Images

01-17-2015, 01:11 AM	#32
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Starting to lick my lips now. She's gonna make an awful good "driver" Attached Images

01-17-2015, 01:22 AM	#33
scottybaccus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Hutto Posts: 109	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Groovy! __________________ Scotty Baccus

01-30-2015, 01:45 AM	#34
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build A little more done. Rear shocks on. A bit of body work. Sprayed bed liner under the cab. A few other misc things Attached Images

01-30-2015, 01:47 AM	#35
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build A few more pictures Attached Images

01-30-2015, 09:36 AM	#36
ElKotze Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Southwest Kansas Posts: 306	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Hi Matt, I got a cab that has been rolled, so the roof is shot, but I can cut out that lower glove box section and send it to you. I really like those wheels !!

01-30-2015, 09:51 AM	#37
steelhorse Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,309	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Great looking build.

01-30-2015, 10:13 AM	#38
engineer_gregh Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Smyrna TN Posts: 1,153	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Can't wait to see this one finished. Great job! __________________ 1971 Longbed BB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed SB Cheyenne Super 1972 Longbed Highlander Custom Deluxe 1975 K5 4x4 full convertible Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=645165 Greg Smyrna TN

01-30-2015, 01:12 PM	#40
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Thanks guys. Any criticism is welcome. Ideas, input, whatever. I've got a ways to go and I'm still open to ideas on interior and a few other things.

01-30-2015, 01:25 PM	#41
ElKotze Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Southwest Kansas Posts: 306	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Just PM me your address, I will send it to you at no cost. Glad I'm able to help out.



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02-01-2015, 11:14 AM	#43
wick89gt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 36	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Moving along nicely. I like it. Kinda the same thing I'm doing to mine.

02-04-2015, 12:31 AM	#44
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Thanks. I'm starting to pick up speed and momentum now that it's coming together. You lose a lot of steam just looking at a dirty stripped down frame. I got my bed put together today. Still working on the cab. Attached Images

02-04-2015, 01:41 AM	#45
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Lookin good! Would love to have a shop big enough to let my dog come hang out while I'm working! FYI looking at the pics in post 31, I think you have your spacers on the wrong side of your upper a-arm shaft. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

02-05-2015, 09:03 AM	#46
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Yeah, I caught that a while back and took care of it. Good eye though. The ole mutt likes laying around in the warm shop when it's cold and miserable outside.

02-05-2015, 04:28 PM	#49
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Frame turned out nicely!

02-05-2015, 07:17 PM	#50
mattwhiteyanks1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: maryville tn Posts: 94	Re: deep into my 70 SWB 5.3/4l80-e build Thanks. I'm pretty happy with it. Not perfect, but it's awful close. She's gonna be a driver anyway. A very nice and clean driver, but she'll be driven a lot once she's finished up

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