70 swb 4x4 project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

NYC-10 · 12-08-2008, 02:32 PM

On Sunday Curt dropped off my new truck.I have a 2wd but I always wanted a 4x4.Yesterday I took off the front end and tomorrow I should have the motor pulled.With 54000 miles it doesn't need a rebuild ,just going to clean up and paint.My neighbors are going to love all the parts in my yard!

old Chevy guy · 12-08-2008, 03:46 PM

I say when the neighbors start paying your property taxes then they can decide what your yard should kook like. lol Good luck with the new project, your old truck sure looks nice!

72BlckButy · 12-08-2008, 03:50 PM

Great looking project!

Good luck with it..... and your neighbors.

72highlander · 12-08-2008, 04:45 PM

congrats on the purchase, i really wanted that thing, but distance was a huge issue. glad to see it went to a board member and hope the rest of the build goes smoothly for you.

NYC-10 · 12-08-2008, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 72highlander

congrats on the purchase, i really wanted that thing, but distance was a huge issue. glad to see it went to a board member and hope the rest of the build goes smoothly for you.

thanks-its nice to start w/ a rust free cab,Curt did a really fine job

Jtrux · 12-08-2008, 05:58 PM

That was definitely a nice truck.

67-72crazy · 12-08-2008, 07:07 PM

goodluck with your project.

NYC-10 · 12-10-2008, 12:26 AM

Today I got the motor and tranny pulled.One of the manifold bolts broke but other then that it went pretty smooth.I bought a wire wheel for my 41/2" grinder to clean the frame and tested one area.I was really surprised how well it came out.

old Chevy guy · 12-10-2008, 01:28 AM

A wire wheel on a 4 1/2 works good it's just hard to get into tight spots.

Luvlegs · 12-10-2008, 08:56 AM

Gotta love oven cleaner.... that DOES get in the cracks and crevices.... (including your lungs though).

**special-K** · 12-10-2008, 06:36 PM

Way to go,Brian.I`m sure you`ll have it lookin`good.

rambler · 12-10-2008, 06:42 PM

nice start,, I've always been good at the tear down,, its putting it back together that takes me too long....

NYC-10 · 12-10-2008, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rambler

nice start,, I've always been good at the tear down,, its putting it back together that takes me too long....

I know what your saying,I have come to terms that whatever I remove I have to put back.I also know just when you feel like giving up you you see the new paint on the body and you get a second wind.

NYC-10 · 12-10-2008, 07:20 PM

today I removed the transfer case.there was a ton of sludge between the transfer case and the tranny.where would you think the leak is coming from?
I ordered most of my parts today including:
cowl hood,inner fenders,wheel wells , BDS 4" lift kit +other odds and ends.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-10-2008, 11:49 PM

Maybe a bad seal between the two. Were either low on gear oil?

**special-K** · 12-11-2008, 07:14 AM

Probably transfer case seapage.New seals is about all a 205 ever needs.The input and output seals in both the transmission and transfer case should be replaced as well as the lesser seals at this age.Also,any oil leaked from the motor ends up back there.And,grease gets flung of the u-joints and helps coat the bottom of the cab.

NYC-10 · 12-11-2008, 03:35 PM

It looks like someone tried to reseal the transfer case-this is my dilemma:I am rebuilding this whole truck frame off-do I rebuild a 54000 mile motor and tranny?The motor sounded good and the tranny was a little low on fluid.Today I stripped the firewall and started to work on the frame which was in nice shape

NYC-10 · 12-15-2008, 07:43 PM

today was 60 degrees so I decided to paint the frame w/POR15-it came out nice
I am now in LMC heaven,most of my stuff came today.I also dropped off some metal to be sprayed.

BurnoutNova · 12-15-2008, 08:04 PM

your in Westbury, NY? A realative of mine owns a used car lot there... and I have family in Lindenhurst, Merrick, East Meadow, and Levittown... and a cousin of min e just moved out of Nassau county to Holbrook.

I love going to visit there, its an awesome place.

Rack Man · 12-15-2008, 08:07 PM

I would pull the heads and give a peak into the cylinders....My 70 K10 had only 78K miles on it and ran pretty good....but I found cracked rings in two of the holes....

I mean, if your gonna go this deep into a resto....might as well make sure the power plant is 100%

Dan

NYC-10 · 12-15-2008, 08:13 PM

tomorrow Were going to tear down the block and see what we have.If the bottom end is good I'll send out the heads and put a mild cam in it w/lifters and chain. THERES NO TURNING BACK NOW

NYC-10 · 01-12-2009, 05:21 PM

well I got the heads back and the motor is assembled It's got a new cam,lifters,oil pump,dist,headers-should be getting the truck tomorrow from the paint shop.Everything is jambed and ready to be put together.One thing I am not happy about is the cost of painting has gone up alot from the price I was quoted but I guess that was expected.

Jtrux · 01-12-2009, 05:25 PM

Beautiful. I'm kinda intrigued with the carb you went with, when it's all up and running i'd like to know what you think of it. I've always wondered about them. It looks great though!!

NYC-10 · 01-12-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

Beautiful. I'm kinda intrigued with the carb you went with, when it's all up and running i'd like to know what you think of it. I've always wondered about them. It looks great though!!

it funny I had this carb on my other truck and replaced it with a 650 performer and I could swear the truck ran better and faster with the quad.We'll see what happens

**Yukon Jack** · 01-21-2009, 05:02 PM

Lookin' great - I see you got the "while I'm at it" disease :-)

12-08-2008, 02:32 PM	#1
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	70 swb 4x4 project On Sunday Curt dropped off my new truck.I have a 2wd but I always wanted a 4x4.Yesterday I took off the front end and tomorrow I should have the motor pulled.With 54000 miles it doesn't need a rebuild ,just going to clean up and paint.My neighbors are going to love all the parts in my yard! Attached Images __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

12-08-2008, 03:46 PM	#2
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project I say when the neighbors start paying your property taxes then they can decide what your yard should kook like. lol Good luck with the new project, your old truck sure looks nice!

12-08-2008, 03:50 PM	#3
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Great looking project! Good luck with it..... and your neighbors. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-08-2008, 04:45 PM	#4
72highlander Sophomore Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: brownwood, tx Posts: 927	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project congrats on the purchase, i really wanted that thing, but distance was a huge issue. glad to see it went to a board member and hope the rest of the build goes smoothly for you. __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Highlander SWB 1972 Custom Deluxe 3/4 2WD 60k miles these trucks don't need vacuum gauges cause they don't suck! two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights do make a left all i want is a little more than i'll ever get it's better to be judged by 12 than to be carried by 6

12-08-2008, 05:58 PM	#6
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project That was definitely a nice truck. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

12-08-2008, 07:07 PM	#7
67-72crazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: greenfield indiana Posts: 241	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project goodluck with your project. __________________ 1991 1500 longbed: my daily driver 1937 chevy 2dr sedan. dads project

12-10-2008, 12:26 AM	#8
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Today I got the motor and tranny pulled.One of the manifold bolts broke but other then that it went pretty smooth.I bought a wire wheel for my 41/2" grinder to clean the frame and tested one area.I was really surprised how well it came out. Attached Images __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

12-10-2008, 01:28 AM	#9
old Chevy guy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Foster Rhode Island Posts: 1,176	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project A wire wheel on a 4 1/2 works good it's just hard to get into tight spots.

12-10-2008, 08:56 AM	#10
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Gotta love oven cleaner.... that DOES get in the cracks and crevices.... (including your lungs though). __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

12-10-2008, 06:36 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Way to go,Brian.I`m sure you`ll have it lookin`good. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-10-2008, 06:42 PM	#12
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project nice start,, I've always been good at the tear down,, its putting it back together that takes me too long.... __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

12-10-2008, 07:20 PM	#14
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project today I removed the transfer case.there was a ton of sludge between the transfer case and the tranny.where would you think the leak is coming from? I ordered most of my parts today including: cowl hood,inner fenders,wheel wells , BDS 4" lift kit +other odds and ends. __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

12-10-2008, 11:49 PM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Maybe a bad seal between the two. Were either low on gear oil? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-11-2008, 07:14 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Probably transfer case seapage.New seals is about all a 205 ever needs.The input and output seals in both the transmission and transfer case should be replaced as well as the lesser seals at this age.Also,any oil leaked from the motor ends up back there.And,grease gets flung of the u-joints and helps coat the bottom of the cab. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-11-2008, 03:35 PM	#17
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project It looks like someone tried to reseal the transfer case-this is my dilemma:I am rebuilding this whole truck frame off-do I rebuild a 54000 mile motor and tranny?The motor sounded good and the tranny was a little low on fluid.Today I stripped the firewall and started to work on the frame which was in nice shape Attached Images __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE



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12-15-2008, 07:43 PM	#18
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project today was 60 degrees so I decided to paint the frame w/POR15-it came out nice I am now in LMC heaven,most of my stuff came today.I also dropped off some metal to be sprayed. Attached Images __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

12-15-2008, 08:04 PM	#19
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project your in Westbury, NY? A realative of mine owns a used car lot there... and I have family in Lindenhurst, Merrick, East Meadow, and Levittown... and a cousin of min e just moved out of Nassau county to Holbrook. I love going to visit there, its an awesome place.

12-15-2008, 08:07 PM	#20
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project I would pull the heads and give a peak into the cylinders....My 70 K10 had only 78K miles on it and ran pretty good....but I found cracked rings in two of the holes.... I mean, if your gonna go this deep into a resto....might as well make sure the power plant is 100% Dan __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

12-15-2008, 08:13 PM	#21
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project tomorrow Were going to tear down the block and see what we have.If the bottom end is good I'll send out the heads and put a mild cam in it w/lifters and chain. THERES NO TURNING BACK NOW __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

01-12-2009, 05:21 PM	#22
NYC-10 screamin eagle Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: westbury ny Posts: 237	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project well I got the heads back and the motor is assembled It's got a new cam,lifters,oil pump,dist,headers-should be getting the truck tomorrow from the paint shop.Everything is jambed and ready to be put together.One thing I am not happy about is the cost of painting has gone up alot from the price I was quoted but I guess that was expected. Attached Images __________________ SCREAMIN EAGLE

01-12-2009, 05:25 PM	#23
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Beautiful. I'm kinda intrigued with the carb you went with, when it's all up and running i'd like to know what you think of it. I've always wondered about them. It looks great though!! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-21-2009, 05:02 PM	#25
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: 70 swb 4x4 project Lookin' great - I see you got the "while I'm at it" disease :-) __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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