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03-21-2008, 04:54 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Pineveille, MO
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New guy considering a '69 SWB
Hey, new guy here. Thought I'd come look around and ask a few questions. A good friend of mine has a '69 SWB Chevy that he wants to sell. He'll be a new daddy sometime this weekend most likely, and doesn't have time for all the projects, and this ones low on the totem pole. My problem is I've got several projects too, but a 67-72 SWB GM truck has always been very near the top of my want list, and this one's pretty nice...
For a quick run down... its a 400/TH400, not sure what rear end is in it, 2WD, PS, PB-front discs, electric fan, long tube headers, coil rear susp., been lowered a bit (not sure how, but looks great!) gas tank in back, roll pan, new front bumper... paint is decent, no rust that I'm aware of, but a few places that needs some attention in the paint. Dark green with nice tan interior... My thoughts for the truck? Fix the paint (got a friend who does that for a living), get a 5 or 6 speed manual tranny, maybe a better late model seat (solid bench now), and have some fun. Someone's put louvers in the hood and tailgate, which I'd like to replace. I think a small, maybe 2" cowl hood would be best... I've also been planning a 327 TPI for my Camino, but that would probably find its way into this truck, and leave the carb'd 350 in the Camino... Well, anyway... HI! looking forward to browsing, and learning... |
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03-21-2008, 05:26 PM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome to the board from Texas
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68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop  Frame of resto has been started2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616 |
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03-21-2008, 06:03 PM
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Its always something!
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: FT Worth,TX
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome from FT Worth TX.
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03-21-2008, 06:41 PM
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Designated A-hole!
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!
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"If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal.  We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck" |
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03-21-2008, 07:37 PM
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Step Brother
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: K-town
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
 from Knoxville Tn....
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03-21-2008, 09:44 PM
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Location: Moore, Oklahoma
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
welcome -- sounds like a good project
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03-21-2008, 11:00 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome to the boards
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03-22-2008, 12:54 AM
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Step Brother
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: knoxville TN
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome From Knoxville Tn!!!
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03-22-2008, 07:22 PM
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Born a Chevy Man
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Navarre, Florida
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome from Western Kentucky.
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John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 *1986 Chevy SWB Silverado *1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride!  If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER!  GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS |
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03-23-2008, 08:09 AM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
to the board from Mid-MO!!!You'll find this place to become your second home. There's tons of information, friends, parts, .... and so much more. Just to bring a few things to your attention.... Midwest All Truck Nat's in Riverside, MO (North Kansas City) 2008 Midwest Board Meet 2008 Board Meet in Big Sandy, TN
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-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) |
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03-24-2008, 05:56 AM
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RIP Mr Ron
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Big Sandy, Tn. 38221
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome to the board from West Tennessee.
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03-24-2008, 06:25 AM
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Keepin it runnin!
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Deep River, CT
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
From CT!Frank
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03-30-2008, 10:45 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Las Cruces, NM
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Re: New guy considering a '69 SWB
Welcome to the best board on the net from Sunny Las Cruces New Mexico. -Jason
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