My 70 SWB build thread
 

I am starting my own build thread. I am about 2 months into it. I paid $100 for the truck just before it was going to the crusher.:)

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Awesome! No turning back now!:metal:

Great price too! What does it have besides a V8?

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Nice looking project what are you going to use on the frame. looking good!

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More pics had it all sandblasted and now I have primed it and painted. WOW alot of work to get it to this point! Along ways to go though!:)

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53sparks does a bell ring when I post or do you drool on this board all day long like me???

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For me...

The bell rings, I drool, I look and I learn.

Then back to my corner. This place is a wealth.

Ding!!

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350 V8 I am replacing the 4 speed with a auto. 2.5" drop in the front and 4" drop in the back with disc brakes at all 4 corners.

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Awesome man - progress is looking great! Cool shop too!

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Ram man for $ 5 i will hook it up for you , Is that your shop or your house that place is clean!!!

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My wife will probably make me live in the shop by the time I'm done with this project. At least it has a toilet in it.

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all you need now is a freezer full of beef and a fridge full of budweiser!

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Looks like it's gonna be a beaut.:D

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I've never been to Minn. but that truck looks pretty dry for being that far north. Great buy for $100.

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Lookin' good, Keep the pics coming!!!

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:metal: Awesome job so far! Keep up the great work, I can't wait for updates!

Mike

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Great score for 100 bucks.

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Not bad for 100 bucks. Lookin great. Cant wait to see more pics.
Aaron

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beautiful start!!!what kind of coating/paint did you use on your frame. thanks

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The frame was sandblasted then I put a self etching primer on, next a filler primer to cover up some of the pitting and finally Martin Senour catalyzed enamel for the top coat.

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Dang, you're moving fast - I have a feeling this is going to be one sweet truck when you get done.

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I just got my frame stripped, I hope it comes out as good looking as yours.

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Here is a little update on my progress. I got some of the front suspension back together and I am in the process of building rear trailing arms.

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Looks pretty good, You must have an understanding wife!!!!

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an understanding wife... why is this such a rarity? would she rather i be in a bar or working on my car? (truck that is)? women just can't be happy no matter what you do, therefore dont bother. mine is tolerant but theres a limit. if only i'd work on mine in our garage shed be happier but she'd complain her car (that i bought) would be outside. oh well. wheres my wrench?

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Well not alot of progress but I have been working on completing the rear trailing arms I built. Here are a couple pics.

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

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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.:)

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A couple more.

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

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:crazy:

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

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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.

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

I'm going to be watching this for inspiration!

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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....

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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.

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couple more

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

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

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

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nice work! keep us updated.