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David Johnson · 01-29-2005, 02:36 PM

Hey guys, I'm kinda of new to the board and I just learned of the rule about posting your ride. Well here it is so far. It is a 67 SWB 1/2 ton 2wd. I have added a big block, 350 turbo tranny, ECE 3.5" front and 5" rear drop kit, ECE front sway bar, ECE super track bar, ECE front disc brake conversion kit, KYB shocks, one piece drive shaft, march pulley system, power steering and A/C. All I got that was any good when I made the purchase was a frame and a title. I am having to acquire EVERYTHING! Let me know what you think.

David Johnson · 01-29-2005, 02:38 PM

Here are some from when I got it.

ChevyDude · 01-29-2005, 02:48 PM

Gonna be nice dude!!!! Oh and Welcome to the board!! Keep us updated with pics...cause we all love em'!!!

Swbman · 01-29-2005, 03:59 PM

WOW,what a transformation.I can easily see alot of time, expense and energy was put into her,Needless to say looking good.Keep us posted on your slamming project.

CHEVY & GMC FOREVER · 01-29-2005, 04:11 PM

that is the most beautiful frame I have ever seen..... what type of engine you got on that?????? oh and welcome to the board from New Lenox, Illinois

David Johnson · 01-29-2005, 04:19 PM

502

EdB · 01-29-2005, 05:12 PM

Welcome from S. Ms. Your project looks good.

EdB

slogo · 01-29-2005, 05:16 PM

Did you do the drip rail shave yourself? have you done any other mods? keep posting, nice work.

OLDROCK&ROLLER · 01-29-2005, 05:28 PM

Looking good.

When I started on mine all I could use was the bed sides and they needed a lot of work. Keep up the good work. Love that 502.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-29-2005, 05:32 PM

TO THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C

David Johnson · 01-29-2005, 05:48 PM

slogo - I didn't shave the roof rails. I wanted the rails so I ditched the cab and got a factory air cab. I had the cab on the board "FREE". Someone said they were going to come get it this weekend, but so far....NO SHOW! I haven't gotten to the body mods yet, but I know I'm going to do the side marker fuel filler thang!

powell72 · 01-29-2005, 06:06 PM

Looks like your well on your way to having a killer truck. Keep us posted with pics......and welcome.

**lolife99** · 01-29-2005, 07:44 PM

Welcome from Missouri. Do you think the March pulley set up is worth all the cash? Looks sweet,... just wondered if you had any comments on "fit and finish".

muddpile · 01-29-2005, 07:51 PM

If that's what the frame and engine look like I can't wait to see the truck that goes on top of them!

**Yukon Jack** · 01-29-2005, 07:55 PM

MMMMM 502 - can't beat that, looks like your doing an awesome job.

krue · 01-29-2005, 08:16 PM

That is a work of art in progress!

Deuce · 01-29-2005, 08:41 PM

Is the frame painted or powder coated??

hobby67stepside · 01-29-2005, 08:48 PM

Looks to be exceptionally good work. The 502 really looks good in there. BTW is that a '66-'67 Chevelle in the background in that one pic?

David Johnson · 01-29-2005, 09:02 PM

Deuce - the frame is painted, probly should have powdercoated (Chevelle in the background is powdercoated)

Lolife99 - I like the March pulley system. I got it off another car I bought though. I don't think I would shell out the cash to buy one. I had to buy the power steering pump, pulley and bracket. That was $300....Ouch! The fit and finish is great though.

Hobby67stepside - Yes that is a 66 Chevelle in the background. I'm waiting on the machine work on the motor. It's a 427.

Purs · 01-29-2005, 10:14 PM

Hey David, awesome truck (and chevelle) Is that a crate 502? Can you tell me if you are running roller rockers or not? I'm looking at a set of those valve covers and need to know if they will clear a set of roller rockers. Thanks!

hobby67stepside · 01-29-2005, 10:16 PM

David J, I bought a new '66 Malibu when I was a senior in high school. They really catch my eye. Some day I hope to have another. Good luck on yours. With a 427 it will be fun!

David Johnson · 01-29-2005, 10:42 PM

Purs - no it's not a crate motor and I'm not running rollers. I don't think they will clear with those valve covers if that helps.

Hobby67stepside - this one could be yoursif you'd like.

junkyardjohn · 01-29-2005, 10:51 PM

Super Nice Project. Lookin Good!!

Blue Beard · 01-29-2005, 10:56 PM

Welcome from SW Washington State...

Nice work, and looks like a shop full of projects

David Johnson · 01-29-2005, 11:08 PM

How about this for a paint scheme? Only change the blue to black and the pewter to cortez silver.

01-29-2005, 02:36 PM	#1
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Kinda new here....Pics of my progress Hey guys, I'm kinda of new to the board and I just learned of the rule about posting your ride. Well here it is so far. It is a 67 SWB 1/2 ton 2wd. I have added a big block, 350 turbo tranny, ECE 3.5" front and 5" rear drop kit, ECE front sway bar, ECE super track bar, ECE front disc brake conversion kit, KYB shocks, one piece drive shaft, march pulley system, power steering and A/C. All I got that was any good when I made the purchase was a frame and a title. I am having to acquire EVERYTHING! Let me know what you think. Attached Images

01-29-2005, 02:38 PM	#2
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Here are some from when I got it. Attached Images

01-29-2005, 02:48 PM	#3
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Gonna be nice dude!!!! Oh and Welcome to the board!! Keep us updated with pics...cause we all love em'!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

01-29-2005, 03:59 PM	#4
Swbman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Tulsa,Oklahoma Posts: 606	WOW,what a transformation.I can easily see alot of time, expense and energy was put into her,Needless to say looking good.Keep us posted on your slamming project. __________________ 1961 BUICK LESABRE 1968 CHEVELLE SS 396 1969 BUICK RIVIERA GS 1971 2 WHEEL DRIVE BLAZER 1971 4X4 BLAZER 1971 SHORTBED CHEYENNE FLEETSIDE 1971 SHORTBED 4X4 FLEETSIDE ** ...My Ebay

01-29-2005, 04:11 PM	#5
CHEVY & GMC FOREVER Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: New Lenox,IL Posts: 306	that is the most beautiful frame I have ever seen..... what type of engine you got on that?????? oh and welcome to the board from New Lenox, Illinois __________________ 1985 Chevrolet C-30 454 1-TON Dooley 1969 CHEVROLET CST-10 PICK-UP Good memories 1999 Chevrolet Z71 Ext. cab 5.7L Good Memories With a quart of oil, and a gallon of gas, she won't let no other car pass!!!. & FOREVER

01-29-2005, 04:19 PM	#6
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	502

01-29-2005, 05:12 PM	#7
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Welcome from S. Ms. Your project looks good. EdB

01-29-2005, 05:16 PM	#8
slogo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Morristown,TN Posts: 482	Did you do the drip rail shave yourself? have you done any other mods? keep posting, nice work.

01-29-2005, 05:28 PM	#9
OLDROCK&ROLLER Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: WHITEVILLE N.C. Posts: 494	Looking good. When I started on mine all I could use was the bed sides and they needed a lot of work. Keep up the good work. Love that 502. __________________ 72 CHEYENNE 10 SUPER 468/400/3.73

01-29-2005, 05:32 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	TO THE BOARD FROM WEST 10-UH-C __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-29-2005, 05:48 PM	#11
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	slogo - I didn't shave the roof rails. I wanted the rails so I ditched the cab and got a factory air cab. I had the cab on the board "FREE". Someone said they were going to come get it this weekend, but so far....NO SHOW! I haven't gotten to the body mods yet, but I know I'm going to do the side marker fuel filler thang!

01-29-2005, 06:06 PM	#12
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Looks like your well on your way to having a killer truck. Keep us posted with pics......and welcome. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-29-2005, 07:44 PM	#13
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Welcome from Missouri. Do you think the March pulley set up is worth all the cash? Looks sweet,... just wondered if you had any comments on "fit and finish". __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-29-2005, 07:51 PM	#14
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	If that's what the frame and engine look like I can't wait to see the truck that goes on top of them! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-29-2005, 07:55 PM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	MMMMM 502 - can't beat that, looks like your doing an awesome job. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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01-29-2005, 08:16 PM	#16
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	That is a work of art in progress! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

01-29-2005, 08:41 PM	#17
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	Is the frame painted or powder coated?? __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

01-29-2005, 08:48 PM	#18
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	Looks to be exceptionally good work. The 502 really looks good in there. BTW is that a '66-'67 Chevelle in the background in that one pic?

01-29-2005, 09:02 PM	#19
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Deuce - the frame is painted, probly should have powdercoated (Chevelle in the background is powdercoated) Lolife99 - I like the March pulley system. I got it off another car I bought though. I don't think I would shell out the cash to buy one. I had to buy the power steering pump, pulley and bracket. That was $300....Ouch! The fit and finish is great though. Hobby67stepside - Yes that is a 66 Chevelle in the background. I'm waiting on the machine work on the motor. It's a 427.

01-29-2005, 10:14 PM	#20
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,510	Hey David, awesome truck (and chevelle) Is that a crate 502? Can you tell me if you are running roller rockers or not? I'm looking at a set of those valve covers and need to know if they will clear a set of roller rockers. Thanks! __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

01-29-2005, 10:16 PM	#21
hobby67stepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 952	David J, I bought a new '66 Malibu when I was a senior in high school. They really catch my eye. Some day I hope to have another. Good luck on yours. With a 427 it will be fun! __________________ '05 2500 HD Silverado 6.0 liter '97 2500 4X4 454 eng '92 2500 4X4 350 eng '78 K20 4X4 400 eng '70 Boss 302 (owner for 27 years) '57 Ford shortbox 383 stroker TH350 tranny '23 T-bucket (built in '78) '02 Explorer '67 C-10 short step NW Iowa

01-29-2005, 10:42 PM	#22
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	Purs - no it's not a crate motor and I'm not running rollers. I don't think they will clear with those valve covers if that helps. Hobby67stepside - this one could be yoursif you'd like. Last edited by David Johnson; 01-29-2005 at 10:44 PM.

01-29-2005, 10:51 PM	#23
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Super Nice Project. Lookin Good!! __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

01-29-2005, 10:56 PM	#24
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Welcome from SW Washington State... Nice work, and looks like a shop full of projects __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

01-29-2005, 11:08 PM	#25
David Johnson Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Shawnee, OK Posts: 614	How about this for a paint scheme? Only change the blue to black and the pewter to cortez silver. Attached Images

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