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t.warriner · 05-21-2011, 01:48 AM

Hey everyone, I've been a member for a relatively short time and haven't posted much, though I'd throw some pics up of me and my dad's build that's eventually gonna be my 8 months/year driver. Here's some pictures of it when we first bought it.
Quick description of truck before = stock suspension, brakes and steering, 3.73 rear end, crate small block V8 with not many miles on it, (don't know for sure). Torsion bars are cranked all the way down on the front, and he had blocks on the back to lower it some.

PLANS

- rear end + front end swap from an '89 suburban, putting 2" drop springs in front.
- transmission from '89 suburban (700R4)
- pwr brakes + steering
- airbag rear suspension (no onboard compressors)
- relocating fuel tank to back
- replacing '60 hood with '62 hood
- body work + full paint job

**Captainfab** · 05-22-2011, 01:06 AM

That looks like a decent truck as it is. What are your plans for it?

t.warriner · 05-30-2011, 02:50 PM

Well we've already done quite a bit, I'll try to post some pics.
- rear end + front end swap from an '89 suburban
- transmission from '89 suburban (700R4)
- pwr brakes + steering
- airbag rear suspension (no onboard compressors)
- relocating fuel tank to back
- replacing '60 hood with '62 hood
- body work + full paint job

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Our donor vehicle - an '89 suburban.
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The old torsion bar front suspension - to be replaced with the suburban front end with 2" drop springs.
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The old rear end (with 3.73 gears) and suspension to be replaced with suburban 4.11 gears and airbag suspension.
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700R4 with shift kit from suburban to go in.

more pics to come!

tooslo60 · 05-30-2011, 04:16 PM

That is a beautiful truck.
I'm in for pics!!
Too bad you're so far away,I'm looking for a 60-61 hood.

t.warriner · 05-31-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tooslo60

That is a beautiful truck.
I'm in for pics!!
Too bad you're so far away,I'm looking for a 60-61 hood.

Shoot man, you're only about 4.5 hours away, but we already sold the hood.

t.warriner · 05-31-2011, 01:56 AM

Some pics of the new front end and rear end.
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New airbag suspension on new rear end.
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New, shorter primered u-bolts for rear end.
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Front end coming back from getting drop springs and bearings done!
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New front end and sway bar in! Sway bar to be painted orange.
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Front end in, cab ready to be lifted and sandblasted.

markeb01 · 05-31-2011, 01:26 PM

Progressing nicely. Be sure to post more pics as you go.

Alan's Classic · 06-02-2011, 11:43 PM

Very nice and quick work. Welcome aboard.

62 Bowtie · 06-03-2011, 12:12 AM

Wow awsome work what color is that?

Dinos63 · 06-03-2011, 01:08 AM

welcome brotha!! nice work you duudes are doing some nice work

mikesC10 · 06-03-2011, 01:26 AM

Nice work!

t.warriner · 06-07-2011, 09:42 PM

Pics of bed wood to come!

t.warriner · 06-08-2011, 12:38 AM

bed wood!
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We bought some plywood for the bed, the type they use for concrete forms. Should be pretty durable, plus we're coating it with a tough coat of black.
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Cutting.

**Corts60** · 06-09-2011, 10:05 AM

Great job man! I'm sad to see the '60 hood go, but that truck is going to be beautiful!

t.warriner · 04-25-2014, 12:21 PM

Wow, it's been a hill! haha. Kinda neglected to post the rest of my build here, but here's a few of the finished product.

(Sorry for the low qual. cellphone pic)

1963c-10 · 04-25-2014, 02:00 PM

very cool build....glad to see its done and back on the road!!!

Aarron · 06-03-2014, 11:01 PM

nice truck. I was wondering if you had any more pictures of the front suspension swap. I have a 61 and want to switch from the torsion bar setup.

TJ's Chevy · 06-04-2014, 02:35 PM

Read through the whole build! Super nice work!

05-21-2011, 01:48 AM	#1
t.warriner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 21	1960 SWB rebuild Hey everyone, I've been a member for a relatively short time and haven't posted much, though I'd throw some pics up of me and my dad's build that's eventually gonna be my 8 months/year driver. Here's some pictures of it when we first bought it. Quick description of truck before = stock suspension, brakes and steering, 3.73 rear end, crate small block V8 with not many miles on it, (don't know for sure). Torsion bars are cranked all the way down on the front, and he had blocks on the back to lower it some. PLANS - rear end + front end swap from an '89 suburban, putting 2" drop springs in front. - transmission from '89 suburban (700R4) - pwr brakes + steering - airbag rear suspension (no onboard compressors) - relocating fuel tank to back - replacing '60 hood with '62 hood - body work + full paint job Attached Images Last edited by t.warriner; 05-30-2011 at 02:55 PM.

05-22-2011, 01:06 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild That looks like a decent truck as it is. What are your plans for it? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

05-30-2011, 02:50 PM	#3
t.warriner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 21	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Well we've already done quite a bit, I'll try to post some pics. - rear end + front end swap from an '89 suburban - transmission from '89 suburban (700R4) - pwr brakes + steering - airbag rear suspension (no onboard compressors) - relocating fuel tank to back - replacing '60 hood with '62 hood - body work + full paint job Our donor vehicle - an '89 suburban. The old torsion bar front suspension - to be replaced with the suburban front end with 2" drop springs. The old rear end (with 3.73 gears) and suspension to be replaced with suburban 4.11 gears and airbag suspension. 700R4 with shift kit from suburban to go in. more pics to come!

05-30-2011, 04:16 PM	#4
tooslo60 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Longview WA Posts: 141	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild That is a beautiful truck. I'm in for pics!! Too bad you're so far away,I'm looking for a 60-61 hood.

05-31-2011, 01:56 AM	#6
t.warriner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 21	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Some pics of the new front end and rear end. New airbag suspension on new rear end. New, shorter primered u-bolts for rear end. Front end coming back from getting drop springs and bearings done! New front end and sway bar in! Sway bar to be painted orange. Front end in, cab ready to be lifted and sandblasted.

05-31-2011, 01:26 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Progressing nicely. Be sure to post more pics as you go. Last edited by markeb01; 05-31-2011 at 01:42 PM.

06-02-2011, 11:43 PM	#8
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Very nice and quick work. Welcome aboard. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

06-03-2011, 12:12 AM	#9
62 Bowtie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Elk Grove Ca Posts: 629	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Wow awsome work what color is that?

06-03-2011, 01:08 AM	#10
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild welcome brotha!! nice work you duudes are doing some nice work __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-03-2011, 01:26 AM	#11
mikesC10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yakima,WA Posts: 34	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Nice work!

06-07-2011, 09:42 PM	#12
t.warriner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 21	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Pics of bed wood to come! Last edited by t.warriner; 06-07-2011 at 09:43 PM.

06-08-2011, 12:38 AM	#13
t.warriner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 21	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild bed wood! We bought some plywood for the bed, the type they use for concrete forms. Should be pretty durable, plus we're coating it with a tough coat of black. Cutting. Attached Images

06-09-2011, 10:05 AM	#14
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Great job man! I'm sad to see the '60 hood go, but that truck is going to be beautiful! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

04-25-2014, 12:21 PM	#15
t.warriner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 21	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Wow, it's been a hill! haha. Kinda neglected to post the rest of my build here, but here's a few of the finished product. (Sorry for the low qual. cellphone pic) Attached Images

04-25-2014, 02:00 PM	#16
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild very cool build....glad to see its done and back on the road!!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer



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06-03-2014, 11:01 PM	#17
Aarron Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Temple Posts: 7	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild nice truck. I was wondering if you had any more pictures of the front suspension swap. I have a 61 and want to switch from the torsion bar setup.

06-04-2014, 02:35 PM	#18
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: 1960 SWB rebuild Read through the whole build! Super nice work! __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

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