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I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
I have been debating on doing a build thread for a while... i think if i would have started it i while back i could have got some helpful input. So here we go!!
I bought my 72 step-side 3 years ago. It was my dream truck. My idea was to buy a nice truck and have fun driving it, which is what i did for the first year. After watching you guys on the forum making building dream trucks look easy, i thought i would give it a shot. My goal is to have a truck that is FUN to drive and looks great. this is what i started with... great my old pictures or on the other computer Last edited by dnd1978; 03-14-2011 at 08:14 PM. |
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
The first thing I did was bag the front. I used a set of bag plates but it was not as low as i wanted. I removed the Lower control arms and replaced them with tubular control arm with a 2.5 drop build in.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
On the rear I installed c-notch and a watts linkage. Then ran all 3/8 stainless line. I used auto locks air command for air management. I hid the brain for the air command in the center consol. For valves i used 8-Port Valve Block and a 5 gallon air tank and compressor.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
In the bed i removed the tool box gas tank and install a plastic 13 gallon tank. I also had to remove the center boards to install the bed.
After i install the air ride i started having problems with my motor. An intake lobe on the cam rounded off. So I started pulling the motor and removing the dog house off. My plane was to rebuild the 350 into a 383 stroke and repaint all all parts under the hood. |
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
didn't you have this truck for sale a while back is it still for sale ???
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
cardreams,
I was thinking about selling it but my wife talked me out of it. I’m working on painting it now. |
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Beautiful stepside.
Subscribing to this one.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Very nicely done!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Beautiful stepper!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
thanks guys
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
The next task was to clean up the firewall and repaint it. I was going to rebuild my motor but decided to buy a crate motor from Blue Print motors. A 383 stroker with vortec heads, roller cam and 420 hp and 440 torque. With the help of my dad and brother we hooked up the 700r4 and installed it.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Very nice!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Cool!!!!!!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
very nice. i'm following this build.....
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
SWEET...nice work
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
thanks guys.
With my brothers help we finished putting the truck back together and the new motor runs like a BEAST!! We attracted some unwanted attend from about 3 cops but i talked them out of bring my brother to jail. Thanks Max |
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
With all the new power under the hood it is time for some new brakes. Plus i need some drop spindles to bring my nose down. I choose McGaughys 13" Big Brake Kit. The kit was well designed and easy to install. It made a big difference in braking performances and brought the nose down just right.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Awesome looking Stepper!!!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
very nice! You took a nice truck and made it awesome!!!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
looking good , i love the taillights
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Thanks they are for sale. I’m going to relocate the taillights to the finders. That’s if speedway ever get the light i wants in off back order. They have been on order since January!!!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
It might have been listed. However, I have to ask. What is the color?
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a green one with some stuff done to it.... |
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
I took a day off work today to work on my other project a 2004 Big Bear venom. Had to change the front BDL pulley, top triple tree and prep skins for paint. I hope to have it painted by the weekend. My friend is going to air brush some real flames in blue on the tank and front fender.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
The truck was this color when i bought it so not sure about the color. i know it is very hard if not imposable to match.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
What you guys think? My buddy is painting it for me. Its not finished yet. He is going to outline the frame in white.
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