69/72 first build
 

Recently purchased my first project which is a 69 body that has already been swapped to a 72 frame. Been in teardown mode for a couple months so I figured it was time to start a build thread. Here is what I've got done so far.Attachment 527940

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Last pic is where I'm currently at, ready to blast and paint the frame. Gonna be depending on a lot of you guys to help me through this lol.Attachment 527944

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Here's a little list of some of my plans.

Early Classic 4-6 drop-purchased
383 stroker-block currently at machine shop
350 turbo-waiting to be rebuilt
Rear-open to suggestions???

Not much else decided on yet but I'll try to update as I go. Alot of this is new to me so there will probably be more questions than updates lol.

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Good looking truck. You are at the right place to get the help you need. Great bunch, always willing to help.

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Well it's been a year since I started this project and I figured it was time to post some updates. Doesn't feel like I've gotten much accomplished in the past year but just doing what time and money would permit. So far I've gotten the frame painted, installed the EC 4-6 drop, rebuilt the rear with a Eaton 3.73 posi unit, installed new stainless brake lines, and got the motor back together. Hopefully the tranny goes in this weekend and then it's on to the gas tank relocating. As soon as I get a chance I'll post some more pics. Can't figure out how from my phone.
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Nice
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Finally got some pics posted. Here's the frame after I took it to work and "borrowed" the sandblaster and then tried painting for the first time.
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Forgot to take a lot of pics while the suspension was going together but here's what i got.
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Another project I ran across this summer. No plans for it yet though.Attachment 645007

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Here's where I'm currently at, now if my tranny would just show up.
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And here's a couple pics of my right hand man. Trying to get him started off right lol.
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awesome!!

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Nice project but that little guy is adorable!

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frame looks great as well as the engine. the other truck looks really solid too!

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Thanks for the compliments guys. I know it's still a long way from finished but maybe I'll have some more pics before long. Hoping to get started on the cab as soon as work slows down for the winter.
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Time for a few updates. Here's my new serpentine setup

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Very nice!!! Super clean setup!!!

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New carb

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New floor pan and cab corners

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Tank from Boyd's

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Current state

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Wow, looks great!!!

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nice work, I'm in

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Wow....your project really looks good. I've got a very similar truck I started about 6 yrs ago that i'm just picking back up on. I'm curious if you had any problems with the one piece floor pan going in? Also, did you lift, lower or leave alone the height of the truck when doing the suspension?

Shortbox MoneyPit - Lincoln, NE

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Nice looking build here....what is the serp setup from?