Project Cupcake 1971 BBC - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

woodman13 · 06-10-2009, 10:30 PM

Ok so I am looking at a quick build (3 months) and something that has a/c, PS, turn heads, will lay a black patch on the road and can be heard from a ways away and be cheap (under $3500 total including price of the truck)

So I am starting with a 1971 SWB 454 with a wrecked front end.

The truck came with a bunch of parts that I will sell to offset the price of the truck. I will keep a running total of all money spent and the clock will start now.

$1200 1971 Chevy 454 SWB

I will post pics and keep you updated on the build every few days.

nuke1 · 06-10-2009, 11:40 PM

nice, so what all plans do youhave, sue wish i could pic a truck up in that shape for that kind of money.

idonutn0 · 06-11-2009, 07:09 AM

Please tell us you are going to switch out the bed!!
Good luck, looks like a nice starting point.

woodman13 · 06-11-2009, 07:12 AM

I have a 1967 front clip I will install,I got it for $50.
I will install the missing a/c parts that go under the hood(compressor, condensor, dryer, lines).
Fix the couple of leaks (trans and valve cover).
Detail out the engine compartment (rattle can special).
Paint the truck in the same general paint scheme it already is (satin black and blue two tone).
Depending on what money is left I may throw some bling on the engine.

woodman13 · 06-11-2009, 07:12 AM

Wow you don't like the bed!!!!

It has kinda grown on me since I got it.

woodman13 · 07-03-2009, 10:56 AM

So I have decided a kind of direction with this truck; in no order:

1) somewhat stock height

2) Kept the rims and tires...they cleaned up nice and tires are newer 31X10.5X15

3) Kept the step side bed (it grew on me)

6) Flat black (John Deere flat black) $33

7) 1994 chevy serpintine belt system with adapter brackets off ebay and all accesories of a 350/305/4.3 truck engine(with out smog pump) in a box ready to install $200 for all the accesories and $80 for brackets to mount it.

8) headers with 2 1/2" pipes with H cross over that dumps before the rear axle with 2 chamber flowmaster 40's (headers $120, Flowmaster 40's with 2 1/2 aluminized pipe that dumps infront of the axle $50 used)

9) T350 with a 2800 stall $350

10) New 1971 Fenders $200 (board member)

11) New inner fender wells $50 for both (clearance from Parts Depot in South Dallas)

12) Good driver quality 1971-1972 Grill surround and grill $100

Time to gather parts!

Parts I sold...67 front clip $150, there was a box of parts in the bed of the truck I sold....billet dist $150, edlebrock carb $150, chrome VC abd Air cleaner $50, hood and fenders that I took off the truck $100

Running Total : $2386
Minus parts sold -$600
Total spent: $1786

72chevyfleet · 07-05-2009, 08:56 PM

please tell me your gonna change the bed its ugly

my67chevytruck · 07-06-2009, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72chevyfleet

please tell me your gonna change the bed its ugly

3) the correct step side bed with metal floor (No spare tire cut out) and roll pan no bumper

good looking project, good luck with your build and timeline. I need to shop in moody if you can get 50.00 clips.

chevy8869 · 01-05-2010, 03:42 AM

So three months came and gone. Did you finish it ?

woodman13 · 01-15-2010, 02:51 AM

That is 3 months from the time I get back from Iraq. I am here for a year long tour (again) my 3 months will start in June-July when I get back.

Still gathering parts while I am in the sandbox!

*vegaschevy* · 01-15-2010, 09:16 AM

sounds like a good fun project when you get back. BE SAFE!

06-10-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Project Cupcake 1971 BBC Ok so I am looking at a quick build (3 months) and something that has a/c, PS, turn heads, will lay a black patch on the road and can be heard from a ways away and be cheap (under $3500 total including price of the truck) So I am starting with a 1971 SWB 454 with a wrecked front end. The truck came with a bunch of parts that I will sell to offset the price of the truck. I will keep a running total of all money spent and the clock will start now. $1200 1971 Chevy 454 SWB I will post pics and keep you updated on the build every few days. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

06-10-2009, 11:40 PM	#2
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC nice, so what all plans do youhave, sue wish i could pic a truck up in that shape for that kind of money. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

06-11-2009, 07:09 AM	#3
idonutn0 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cypress TX Posts: 126	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC Please tell us you are going to switch out the bed!! Good luck, looks like a nice starting point.

06-11-2009, 07:12 AM	#4
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC I have a 1967 front clip I will install,I got it for $50. I will install the missing a/c parts that go under the hood(compressor, condensor, dryer, lines). Fix the couple of leaks (trans and valve cover). Detail out the engine compartment (rattle can special). Paint the truck in the same general paint scheme it already is (satin black and blue two tone). Depending on what money is left I may throw some bling on the engine. __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

06-11-2009, 07:12 AM	#5
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC Wow you don't like the bed!!!! It has kinda grown on me since I got it. Last edited by woodman13; 06-11-2009 at 07:13 AM.

07-03-2009, 10:56 AM	#6
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC So I have decided a kind of direction with this truck; in no order: 1) somewhat stock height 2) Kept the rims and tires...they cleaned up nice and tires are newer 31X10.5X15 3) Kept the step side bed (it grew on me) 6) Flat black (John Deere flat black) $33 7) 1994 chevy serpintine belt system with adapter brackets off ebay and all accesories of a 350/305/4.3 truck engine(with out smog pump) in a box ready to install $200 for all the accesories and $80 for brackets to mount it. 8) headers with 2 1/2" pipes with H cross over that dumps before the rear axle with 2 chamber flowmaster 40's (headers $120, Flowmaster 40's with 2 1/2 aluminized pipe that dumps infront of the axle $50 used) 9) T350 with a 2800 stall $350 10) New 1971 Fenders $200 (board member) 11) New inner fender wells $50 for both (clearance from Parts Depot in South Dallas) 12) Good driver quality 1971-1972 Grill surround and grill $100 Time to gather parts! Parts I sold...67 front clip $150, there was a box of parts in the bed of the truck I sold....billet dist $150, edlebrock carb $150, chrome VC abd Air cleaner $50, hood and fenders that I took off the truck $100 Running Total : $2386 Minus parts sold -$600 Total spent: $1786 __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver Last edited by woodman13; 07-13-2010 at 02:58 PM. Reason: updates

07-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#7
72chevyfleet Learning As I Go Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: scotts valley california Posts: 250	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC please tell me your gonna change the bed its ugly __________________ 1972 Chevy C-20 Longbed 2wd Granny Low with a Crate 350: Air Gap Manifold, Edelbrock 600cfm, HEI, Headers to a 40 series flow (soon to be dual again)

01-05-2010, 03:42 AM	#9
chevy8869 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Buckley WA Posts: 1	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC So three months came and gone. Did you finish it ?

01-15-2010, 02:51 AM	#10
woodman13 woodman13 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Moody, Tx Posts: 261	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC That is 3 months from the time I get back from Iraq. I am here for a year long tour (again) my 3 months will start in June-July when I get back. Still gathering parts while I am in the sandbox! __________________ Woodman13 2007 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 rolling coal! 1994 Caprice 9C1 88K miles, LT-1, dropped/shaved 1967 C-30 350 4 sp dually 1971 C10 SWB BBC, auto; good driver

01-15-2010, 09:16 AM	#11
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Project Cupcake 1971 BBC sounds like a good fun project when you get back. BE SAFE!

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