69 LWB Power Tour Rig

[69SCSS]

Well I figure I've been on here like 6 months, might as well start a build thread. Don't have much to post yet as I've just been collecting parts. The pics are from when I first got it. since i got it, the fenders, hood, core support, and grille are all gone. The fenders were pretty holy, and hood was good, but the core support was rusted thru in the usual spots. The cab isn't much better, not sure what there is more of, bondo or steel! I'll probably wind up swapping out the cab eventually. For now it's going the beater rout on the outside and redone underneath.

For now the plan is 3/4 drop, 350 / 700R4 combo, 15x8 6 lug rallys and BFG's. probably going 255/70/15 all the way around. Not sure if I'm putting discs in the front or not yet... I wanna see how the budget goes. I also grabbed a '68 front clip along with a super straight '68 hood with all the letters in perfect condition! The hood is covered in moss right now from sitting upside down in a field (!!!) but it's pretty rust free despite that.

OK here's the pics... don't cringe too hard at all the rust and bondo!!! LOL!!

[69SCSS]

Since those pics I've basially tore the whole thing down and most of what you see besides the frame and cab are either gone or being cleaned up. I grabbed a bunch of the bushings I need, and got a whole bunch of the front end rebuild parts from the board members here (thanks guys!). Got a Blazer steering wheel (that 12" wheel was gone as soon as it got in the garage!), a '72 bench seat, new back window, side windows, markers, emblems, etc. I just need to start assembling the rear so i can have an excuse to go slap the tires on the Rally Wheels. more pics to come, I basically work on the truck after work (usually 1-2am) so I can't make too much noise and the lighting sucks in the garage. Gotta install some more drop down lights.

[Racer2172]

Welcome to the board
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[Bomp]

Welcome to the forum.
Looks like a real good project in the making.
You probably know this full well that this is a great place for info.
You posted great pics and keep'em coming.

[69SCSS]

Thanks guys.

This is going to be a slow build, I'm doubting I'll even have an engine by the time June 1st rolls around, but I'm gonna try!

so far all I've done this week is bolt on my grille, hood latch, and splash apron. I chased all the threads on the fenders and grille, and the bolt holes for the hood hinges and installed them. Before that, slapped the springs into the hood hinges.

My next step is to pull the letters off the hood, sand it and primer it. Once that's done I'll slap it on the hinges and the front clip will be done.

Hopefully I'll get some time to take pics this weekend. Truck looks nothing like it does in those pics anymore!

- Al

[69SCSS]

OK... did some work today. My wife is sick so I stayed home to take care of her. While she was napping, I did as much as I could on the truck. First I dragged out the hood, stripped it, wiped it clean, and primered it. Once it dried I slapped it on the truck. It fits a little high, but the hinges are all the way down, so I'm not sure how to adjust them any more! Here's some pics.

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When I was done with that, I decided I was tired of tripping over my axle. So I installed the bushings into the trailing arms, put them on the axle, and slid it under the frame. Put the panhard bar on the frame, and them swung the trailing arms up and into the frame brackets. Easier going back on that coming off, but not by much. jacked the axle up, slid the bar on the bolt, lifted it up some more and installed the springs. tightened the whole thing up and dropped the jack. All bolted together except missing shocks. Next stop is doing the rear drums.

Also while the hood was drying I got the broken back slider out. When you don't care about the gasket comes out really easy with a utility knife! Gasket was dried out and cracked anyway.

Done for today... more this weekend!

[Bomp]

Nice work and good catch on the po mishaps.
Must be a relief having a clean cab.
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[69SCSS]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice work and good catch on the po mishaps.
Must be a relief having a clean cab.
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Yes it is. Before when I saw the cab I wanted to throw the towel in, but now it looks like a real truck! I've found quite a few *ahem* interesting things as I've gone thru this truck, and I'm sure I'll find more! One thing at a time, right?

The plan now is for PT2014, I'm gonna be done in time for 2013, and honestly the budget isn't there. I'll be able to have the truck a lot more finished by 2014, and the budget will be easier to keep. More time to save up!

BTW loving your truck build, man. We gotta have a BBQ and show off our trucks sometime.

[67cheby]

nice start, keep us posted !

[69SCSS]

Well picked up a pair of doors from Rick down in Lebanon, if I don't watch it he's gonna get all my money for parts! He pretty much had me covered for parts this weekend and I have plenty to work with for a good while.

Got a pair of nice doors from him that he welded up the mirror holes in for me, and a pair of wing windows to go with them. They have door glass, but once I've torn the doors down, cleaned and repainted them, I will swap in my soft ray side window glass. The wings are clear glass, so I might swap those out to match the rest... but the windshield is clear too. Doors are just hanging on there with a couple bolts at the moment until I'm ready for them. At least it looks like a truck now!

Did a swing by the yard in Molalla on my way back from Rick's and scored a pretty straight bumper, the outer brackets, my missing drum brake hardware, and a prop valve that I'm missing. All for $60! I'll be swinging by there again next time I'm in town.

Here's some pics.

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Also put my steering linkage together the other day. All ready to bolt on, whenever I get the frame cleaned up!

And one of the interior with the doors on... wow, it almost looks complete. There's my newly painted and ready to go sway bar too. The steering linkage will be joining it on the bench soon so I have workbench room.

[Low Elco]

Making a good start! Now to just scrubby scrubby! Oughta be a nice one!

[Bomp]

Nice progress....
You picked up some nice parts. Down in Lebanon,,, If you went the I5 route you flew right past me homestead.
As for get togethers.I went to one of the monthly get togethers awhile back that JRE puts on for the local (Oregon&Washington) guys once a month. Think he has one scheduled for the 28th this month. Stark Street Pizza off of I205.

Enough rambling......
Your making sweet progress.....nice score on the doors.

[Nitschke]

LOL I just saw your last pic and thought your seat looked like one I just saw on CL yesterday then realized your in Vancouer to!
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[69SCSS]

Originally Posted by Nitschke

LOL I just saw your last pic and thought your seat looked like one I just saw on CL yesterday then realized your in Vancouer to!
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Yup, right here in Minnihaha. yea I should take a new pic of those parts, I've had a few people ask me if I wanted to sell it!

[vegadesign]

looks good keep up the good work

[sambudo]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Nice progress....
You picked up some nice parts. Down in Lebanon,,, If you went the I5 route you flew right past me homestead.
As for get togethers.I went to one of the monthly get togethers awhile back that JRE puts on for the local (Oregon&Washington) guys once a month. Think he has one scheduled for the 28th this month. Stark Street Pizza off of I205.

Enough rambling......
Your making sweet progress.....nice score on the doors.

Im interested int he next meeting. please advise when it is. Thanks

[Fattback]

Looking good


Rob
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[Bomp]

Stomping out the small fires,,,,er ah... Nice work. Onto the front.

[69SCSS]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Stomping out the small fires,,,,er ah... Nice work. Onto the front.

Yep. A little at a time, I'll get there. I have a lot of the parts already, mostly missing the engine, trans, and a bed. Other than that I can make this thing a roller with the parts I have. Holding off on the drivetrain until I have the rest done and... I have room for it!!! My garage is already packed full of parts!!!

Just snagged a pair of big block stands, decided the truck's an original big block truck, and i don't have an engine... ok, twist my arm. So when I get close to done with the chassis I'll start looking on CL for a 396/402/454. See them all the time for reasonable prices, and about the same as for a small block, so again, twist my arm.

[69SCSS]

Well tried to pull my axle bearings with a slide hammer today, good thing I'm replacing them... they blew apart the second I hit it with the slide hammer! The race is all that's left in there.... and it won't come out with the slide hammer. Can't even get a hold of it. Brainstorming to figure out WTF to do with this

anybody have any ideas?

[69SCSS]

Got the bearing races out. I tried a couple things but the simplest way wound up being ridiculously easy.

I grabbed a 2.5" flat washer from Ace last night for $1.20. This morning I cut off 1/2" from 2 sides, then ground down the outsides to 2 3/8. Put the washer over the bolt for the slide hammer and a smaller washer to keep it flat. Slipped it into the axle tube, 2 whacks of the slide hammer, and it's out. Same on the passenger side. Took me about 15 minutes of grinding to get the right shape for the tube, but worked like a charm. No more fighting with 12 bolt axle bearings.

[ddubbs]

Welcome to the forum. Great start. Subscribed
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[Bomp]

Couple of washers.... I'd never thought of that. Great Job.