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05-04-2012, 06:44 PM
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Home Boy
I had this experience at the local pull-a-part (they destroyed it!) and so I had to have a 67-72 2WD SWB.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=463251 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=463247
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05-04-2012, 06:57 PM
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I left a note asking to buy this one but got no call back. It was really straight. Sitting next to what looked like a personal shop. Someone's future project I guess.
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05-04-2012, 06:59 PM
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Re: Home Boy
After looking at a couple overpriced trucks, I drove about 500 miles and paid $800 for this roller. Sorry for the crappy pix. No drivetrain, never driven, realized later it was just a finger tightened together collection of parts.
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05-04-2012, 07:01 PM
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Re: Home Boy
I took it this far and decided to buy a driving LWB and salvage the frame and assorted parts from this first purchase. The pix get better I promise.
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05-04-2012, 07:13 PM
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Would you believe I couldn't get rid of this cab for $50? Had it on Craigslist for a few weeks. I took it and a few other things to the recyclers. Got about $120 for it. Don't fret. The cab had rust holes in the top, the bed floor folded in half it was so rusty, and the tailgate had a huge dent me and my buddy tried to straighten by driving over it with my daughter's Honda, really.
That big truck at the recyclers had a nice interior, blue dash pad, windshield, etc... Not too big a shame - I looked for tach, air, or vacuum gauges - not present. I almost got thrown out for climbing up to look it!
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05-04-2012, 07:23 PM
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I saved the bedsides (really bad shape), short frame, rear sport bumper, and 3.73 posi (pleasant surprise!) and a few other do dads. Parted what was of value that I would not use - some I still need to get rid of.
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05-04-2012, 08:21 PM
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Re: Home Boy
this has the look of a great build, I'll check back
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05-04-2012, 09:34 PM
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Re: Home Boy
Will follow along.
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05-07-2012, 11:34 PM
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Re: Home Boy
score!!!
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05-08-2012, 03:11 PM
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RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241 |
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05-31-2012, 07:48 PM
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Cool project I'm in....
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06-01-2012, 02:24 PM
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yea I'm in and on the other coast, I flew to Seattle once went to Yakima and bought a 69 Cheby step side short bed then drove it to Richmond, Va. I like yur coast. Looks like a fun build and the parts truck was a good deal
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08-07-2012, 08:45 PM
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Re: Home Boy
very interesting !! lets see what happens !
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03-14-2013, 09:52 PM
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Re: Home Boy
Any updates?
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03-15-2013, 12:27 AM
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Re: Home Boy
Sorry I haven't kept this thread up. Can I give you this link? It has been a popular thread about Home Boy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518829
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07-16-2013, 12:51 AM
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A member asked for a recent pic. This was last summer. Home Boy has been in another garage all winter while I finished the stepside. Which I sold a couple days ago. So HB will be seeing some action soon!
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01-17-2014, 07:56 PM
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I have changed to D2600 bags on schraders in the back and cut 1/2 coil out of the front. This ride height is about as low as I dare.
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10-31-2016, 10:34 PM
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Quote:
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01-17-2014, 08:15 PM
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Perfect!^^^
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01-18-2014, 07:57 AM
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That seems like a lot of drop for just 1/2 coil out of the front. Or did you cut 1/2 of the spring? I cut 1 coil and got about 2".
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01-24-2014, 10:42 PM
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Re: Home Boy
I just cut 1/2 of 1 coil. Not 1/2 of the spring. I already had 2-1/2 in the spindles and 1-1/2 in the drop springs. The 1/2 coil gave me another inch or so. Total is maybe 5 ish in the front.
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02-15-2014, 11:12 AM
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Re: Home Boy
HB is getting bags! I will report back with pics. D2500 in the back and D2600 in the front. I had the 26's in the back but it took 20 psi to get the low ride height I wanted so swapping for 25's. Meanwhile heres a pic of the cupped LCA in work.
We are fabbing the LCA first and match location on the upper plate.
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02-20-2014, 11:27 PM
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Re: Home Boy
I'm subscribed, I really like this truck and it will look sweet bagged
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02-22-2014, 04:21 PM
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Re: Home Boy
Fitting and marking the upper plates soon! Debating my air management system. Manual or electric? 1/4 or 3/8 line? Depends how much $$ I want to spend.
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09-17-2016, 02:41 AM
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Re: Home Boy
Don't wuss on me Jared.
I like this truck. Do it justice please. TTT Craig |
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