My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RonnieTheBull · 04-17-2009, 12:20 AM

Just wanted to post some pics...the truck was fine at first but I just had to tear it down and do it form scratch...due to football injuries (ACL), motorcycle accidents, and layoffs here as of late, the build back has taken far longer then I was hoping and now with the funds being the way they are I have planty of times but am lacking the cheddar to do it

...it will see the street again though mark my words

...I'm really hoping for summer...here are some before and after/during pics

RonnieTheBull · 04-17-2009, 12:21 AM

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RonnieTheBull · 04-17-2009, 12:22 AM

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trixter99 · 04-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Cool truck I need more pics of the rear set up

**texassquarebodies** · 04-17-2009, 11:23 PM

Sweet truck. What is your rim width, back spacing, tire size on the rear??? Lets see that rear suspension more.......pics.....pics......

RonnieTheBull · 04-18-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by texassquarebodies

Sweet truck. What is your rim width, back spacing, tire size on the rear??? Lets see that rear suspension more.......pics.....pics......

Rim is 15X10 tire size 28 with 18.5 inch tread width wall to wall....not the largest but alot of fun and love the look

Thank you fellas for the kind words

RonnieTheBull · 04-18-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by trixter99

Cool truck I need more pics of the rear set up

I will have to get some better pics of the rear...nothin impressive though by anymeans...swapped out the leaf spring to the inside...put some blocks on her and mounted a crossmember with some shock mount towers...really probably frowned upon by many but it does the trick

Cherub · 04-18-2009, 08:43 PM

she is looking good.

tvblazer78 · 04-19-2009, 01:44 PM

Cool looking truck, keep it up and hope things work out..

Moostifer · 04-22-2009, 11:37 AM

VERY, VERY NICE!

p.s. now's the time to do a roll bar

what grill are you going with?

RonnieTheBull · 04-22-2009, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostifer

VERY, VERY NICE!

p.s. now's the time to do a roll bar

what grill are you going with?

thanks...probably stick with what it had before...standard billet grill for the '83....already have the clear "crystal" headlight 9004 covertion for it...gotta get the parking lights...want the chrome bezels and got the new turn signals already...keep the amber....may do a billet bowtie in the middle...I bought one already...have to wait for it all to come together to see if I install it or not

RonnieTheBull · 04-22-2009, 05:22 PM

Oops...meant to post a pic of the grill and front before ...here it tis

RonnieTheBull · 06-17-2009, 05:57 PM

Got the inner fenders painted and put back on...mocked up my new air cleaner....started sanding the fenders, tailgate and working on the bed....slow go but getting there....interior is at the shop now getting re-done...still hoping for this summer

jchav62 · 04-22-2009, 12:28 PM

NICE!!! Looking good...

babyJay · 06-17-2009, 07:14 PM

That is coming along nicely! Keep us posted!

bigbadjohn84 · 06-17-2009, 10:25 PM

Im with the others.. I'd like pics on how you moved the leafs inward. hows the ride> looks awesome as hell with those meats under the back, is the rearend narrowed any? did you have to order some kind of custom offset wheel?

RonnieTheBull · 06-18-2009, 10:26 PM

Got a call from my ulpholstry guy tonight...he is not finished everything but wanted me to ride up and take a look at the seat...I must say I am pretty pleased with the result...exactly what I was looking for...moving right along and can't wait to see it installed and everything together...few pics to give the idea

rome704 · 06-18-2009, 10:32 PM

Man that motor is clean

rome704 · 06-18-2009, 10:33 PM

Quick Question with that tire size did u have to tub the bed out any?

RonnieTheBull · 06-18-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rome704

Quick Question with that tire size did u have to tub the bed out any?

Yea, cut the wells and stretched them about three inches...tread width is 18 1/2

rome704 · 06-18-2009, 10:48 PM

thanks bro

bigbadjohn84 · 06-19-2009, 12:35 PM

how did you get that tire on there? is the axle narrowed? I realize you moved the leafs inward. and I know a 15x10 will fit under a 80's model C10 with no prob. did you have to purchase a custom backspacing? or is it narraowed?

RonnieTheBull · 06-19-2009, 01:56 PM

Yea it's actually a (dare I say it?) Ford 8:8 rear with 4:11 gears and it was narrowed

72BlckButy · 06-19-2009, 02:08 PM

Great looking project!

bigbadjohn84 · 06-19-2009, 02:55 PM

WTH! LOL!! Ford 9inch, yes! lol. why the 8.8? did it already have the gears you wanted? thats weird. I could see if it were already loaded with 4.11 with posi and all it needed was shorter axles and tubes.. to each his own lol. still cool though. I wanna do the same for my 89

04-17-2009, 12:20 AM	#1
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Just wanted to post some pics...the truck was fine at first but I just had to tear it down and do it form scratch...due to football injuries (ACL), motorcycle accidents, and layoffs here as of late, the build back has taken far longer then I was hoping and now with the funds being the way they are I have planty of times but am lacking the cheddar to do it ...it will see the street again though mark my words ...I'm really hoping for summer...here are some before and after/during pics Attached Images

04-17-2009, 12:21 AM	#2
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild ....... Attached Images

04-17-2009, 12:22 AM	#3
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild ......... Attached Images

04-17-2009, 10:58 PM	#4
trixter99 I have no time for this Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort St John B.C. CANADA Posts: 434	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Cool truck I need more pics of the rear set up __________________ 1986 Chevy short box ( PROJECT ) 1994 Chevy Blazer lifted 6" 2009 Gmc 2500 HD 1999 Hugger orange Camaro SS 2007 BMW X5 Sport

04-17-2009, 11:23 PM	#5
texassquarebodies Truck Nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wills Point, Texas Posts: 407	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Sweet truck. What is your rim width, back spacing, tire size on the rear??? Lets see that rear suspension more.......pics.....pics...... __________________ Tony Kee Texas Square Bodies

04-18-2009, 08:43 PM	#8
Cherub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 970	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild she is looking good.

04-19-2009, 01:44 PM	#9
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Cool looking truck, keep it up and hope things work out.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

04-22-2009, 11:37 AM	#10
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild VERY, VERY NICE! p.s. now's the time to do a roll bar what grill are you going with? __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

04-22-2009, 05:22 PM	#12
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Oops...meant to post a pic of the grill and front before ...here it tis Attached Images

06-17-2009, 05:57 PM	#13
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Got the inner fenders painted and put back on...mocked up my new air cleaner....started sanding the fenders, tailgate and working on the bed....slow go but getting there....interior is at the shop now getting re-done...still hoping for this summer Attached Images

04-22-2009, 12:28 PM	#14
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild NICE!!! Looking good... __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

06-17-2009, 07:14 PM	#15
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild That is coming along nicely! Keep us posted! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-17-2009, 10:25 PM	#16
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Im with the others.. I'd like pics on how you moved the leafs inward. hows the ride> looks awesome as hell with those meats under the back, is the rearend narrowed any? did you have to order some kind of custom offset wheel?

06-18-2009, 10:26 PM	#17
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Got a call from my ulpholstry guy tonight...he is not finished everything but wanted me to ride up and take a look at the seat...I must say I am pretty pleased with the result...exactly what I was looking for...moving right along and can't wait to see it installed and everything together...few pics to give the idea Attached Images

06-18-2009, 10:32 PM	#18
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Man that motor is clean __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines



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06-18-2009, 10:33 PM	#19
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Quick Question with that tire size did u have to tub the bed out any? __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-18-2009, 10:48 PM	#21
rome704 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NC Posts: 85	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild thanks bro __________________ Roman "LCPL" Planter The Few The Proud The Marines

06-19-2009, 12:35 PM	#22
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild how did you get that tire on there? is the axle narrowed? I realize you moved the leafs inward. and I know a 15x10 will fit under a 80's model C10 with no prob. did you have to purchase a custom backspacing? or is it narraowed?

06-19-2009, 01:56 PM	#23
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Yea it's actually a (dare I say it?) Ford 8:8 rear with 4:11 gears and it was narrowed

06-19-2009, 02:08 PM	#24
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Great looking project! __________________ -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)

06-19-2009, 02:55 PM	#25
bigbadjohn84 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florala, AL Posts: 398	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild WTH! LOL!! Ford 9inch, yes! lol. why the 8.8? did it already have the gears you wanted? thats weird. I could see if it were already loaded with 4.11 with posi and all it needed was shorter axles and tubes.. to each his own lol. still cool though. I wanna do the same for my 89

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