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BACKYARD88 · 03-29-2010, 02:38 PM

Just caught this thread. Nice truck to say the least!

*highperf4x4* · 03-29-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Treading close to these parts being offered for sale, and I'd hate to see this beautiful truck thread locked.

Can't wait to see you subscribe to the board!

Do they have an expected time for the install/suspension to be completed?

I certainly hope that everyone can tell my post was a joke and that this gentleman wouldn't even have been on the subject if it weren't for me cutting up a little bit.

72BlckButy · 03-30-2010, 01:59 PM

Nah, gotcha covered Travis, and I think that Dale is completely on the same page. Just wanted to state it in a positive/joking way so that it was covered but not eventually locked or anything. I gotta see how this build turns out.

my67chevytruck · 03-30-2010, 03:57 PM

Nice truck Dale! Travis, stop causing problems

big mike71 · 03-30-2010, 06:43 PM

Dale, I was looking at the same wheels you have from Summit in 5 lug, how's the quality? They seem to be reasonably priced.

*highperf4x4* · 03-30-2010, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nah, gotcha covered Travis, and I think that Dale is completely on the same page. Just wanted to state it in a positive/joking way so that it was covered but not eventually locked or anything. I gotta see how this build turns out.

Right on brother!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Nice truck Dale! Travis, stop causing problems

Dad........... what are you talking about?

djmachinist · 03-30-2010, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

Dale, I was looking at the same wheels you have from Summit in 5 lug, how's the quality? They seem to be reasonably priced.

Mike,
I'm not a expert on wheels, however the Summit wheels look good to me. The chrome is smooth and flawless, the fit and finish is excellent. I was not aware that Summit made the Six Spoke legend in a Five lug.

Dale

big mike71 · 03-31-2010, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmachinist

Mike,
I'm not a expert on wheels, however the Summit wheels look good to me. The chrome is smooth and flawless, the fit and finish is excellent. I was not aware that Summit made the Six Spoke legend in a Five lug.

Dale

Thanks Dale, I was looking at 5 spoke 5 lug. I thought they looked pretty good I think I'm going to pull the trigger.

ERASER5 · 03-31-2010, 10:52 PM

Have you considered modding the trailing arm cross member to allow the exhaust to pass through? Basically you cut a hole and weld in a 4" pipe. It helps tucking the exhaust system up and out of view. Just an idea.

Nice truck by the way.

**lks dcvn** · 04-02-2010, 12:04 PM

I really like those Summit rims - curious to see how they look on the truck.

djmachinist · 04-03-2010, 11:25 AM

Slow Progress by Bumbera's, however a few pieces were install on the front end. Also, I did a trail fit of the left rear wheel with the 1.5 spacer installed.
I won't know for sure until I get it down on the wheels with suspension compressed, but right now it looks like the wheel is pushed out to the edge of the wheelwell, maybe a tad too much. I may need to go to "Plan B" which is a 1/2 in. spacer.......

djmachinist · 04-03-2010, 11:26 AM

More Pics......

djmachinist · 04-03-2010, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ERASER5

Have you considered modding the trailing arm cross member to allow the exhaust to pass through? Basically you cut a hole and weld in a 4" pipe. It helps tucking the exhaust system up and out of view. Just an idea.

Nice truck by the way.

Eraser5,

Yeah, I have seen that done on other trucks on this thread. Thanks for the suggestion, I will look into it.

Dale

**lolife99** · 04-03-2010, 11:53 AM

What's the backspace on those wheels?

djmachinist · 04-03-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

What's the backspace on those wheels?

Keith,

The BS is 4.5 inches.

Dale

72BlckButy · 04-03-2010, 08:24 PM

Comin' together Dale!

*highperf4x4* · 04-03-2010, 11:13 PM

Looks great. I'm getting jealous!

djmachinist · 04-12-2010, 07:26 PM

Guess What?!!!!! I have an engine!!! Bumbera's is making real progress now! They pretty much got the Suspension and Brakes installed. they need to install the power steering box and finish the front sway bar ends, however the ZZR 350 and Turbo 350 are in the truck!!

djmachinist · 04-12-2010, 07:29 PM

More pics of the finished undercarriage......

BACKYARD88 · 04-12-2010, 07:30 PM

Looks great! congratulations!

djmachinist · 04-12-2010, 07:36 PM

I got the truck down on the wheels for the first time to see if the ride height was what I expected and to check the rear track to make sure it was not to wide..... All is good, the rear wheels tuck in the wheelwell very nicely. The track bar seems to have the rear end center in the truck. The ride height measured from the high point of the wheelwells came out 31 in. in the rear and 30 in. in the front, exactly where I wanted them.

Dale

**lolife99** · 04-12-2010, 07:56 PM

Looks GREAT!

oldblue1968chevy · 04-12-2010, 08:07 PM

wow NICE truck!

djmachinist · 04-12-2010, 10:44 PM

The Bumbera guys talked to me about the radiator and fan issue now that the engine and trans is installed. since I am also installing a Vintage Air System, they suggest a custom aluminum radiator with twin electric fans. The catch is it cost about two grand.....ouch!!!!! Any body have a alternative solution?

Thanks,
Dale

VA72C10 · 04-12-2010, 11:00 PM

You can get a nice aluminum radiator made to fit our trucks on ebay for around 300-400 and fans for 100-200 plus a controller for another 100. So for 500-700 you can get that setup....2K would be for name brand griffen or be-cool rad and fans but there are some cheap alternatives that board members have used and been happy with.

03-29-2010, 02:38 PM	#76
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Just caught this thread. Nice truck to say the least! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

03-30-2010, 01:59 PM	#78
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Nah, gotcha covered Travis, and I think that Dale is completely on the same page. Just wanted to state it in a positive/joking way so that it was covered but not eventually locked or anything. I gotta see how this build turns out. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 03-30-2010 at 02:00 PM.

03-30-2010, 03:57 PM	#79
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Nice truck Dale! Travis, stop causing problems __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

03-30-2010, 06:43 PM	#80
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Dale, I was looking at the same wheels you have from Summit in 5 lug, how's the quality? They seem to be reasonably priced. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

03-31-2010, 10:52 PM	#84
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Have you considered modding the trailing arm cross member to allow the exhaust to pass through? Basically you cut a hole and weld in a 4" pipe. It helps tucking the exhaust system up and out of view. Just an idea. Nice truck by the way. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

04-02-2010, 12:04 PM	#85
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,348	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build I really like those Summit rims - curious to see how they look on the truck.

04-03-2010, 11:25 AM	#86
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Slow Progress by Bumbera's, however a few pieces were install on the front end. Also, I did a trail fit of the left rear wheel with the 1.5 spacer installed. I won't know for sure until I get it down on the wheels with suspension compressed, but right now it looks like the wheel is pushed out to the edge of the wheelwell, maybe a tad too much. I may need to go to "Plan B" which is a 1/2 in. spacer....... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-03-2010, 11:26 AM	#87
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More Pics...... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-03-2010, 11:53 AM	#89
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build What's the backspace on those wheels? __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-03-2010, 08:24 PM	#91
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Comin' together Dale! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-03-2010, 11:13 PM	#92
highperf4x4 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 4,709	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Looks great. I'm getting jealous!

04-12-2010, 07:26 PM	#93
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Guess What?!!!!! I have an engine!!! Bumbera's is making real progress now! They pretty much got the Suspension and Brakes installed. they need to install the power steering box and finish the front sway bar ends, however the ZZR 350 and Turbo 350 are in the truck!! Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-12-2010, 07:29 PM	#94
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build More pics of the finished undercarriage...... Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-12-2010, 07:30 PM	#95
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Looks great! congratulations! __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

04-12-2010, 07:36 PM	#96
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build I got the truck down on the wheels for the first time to see if the ride height was what I expected and to check the rear track to make sure it was not to wide..... All is good, the rear wheels tuck in the wheelwell very nicely. The track bar seems to have the rear end center in the truck. The ride height measured from the high point of the wheelwells came out 31 in. in the rear and 30 in. in the front, exactly where I wanted them. Dale Attached Images __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447 Last edited by djmachinist; 04-12-2010 at 07:37 PM.



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04-12-2010, 07:56 PM	#97
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build Looks GREAT! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-12-2010, 08:07 PM	#98
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04-12-2010, 10:44 PM	#99
djmachinist Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Katy, Texas Posts: 253	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build The Bumbera guys talked to me about the radiator and fan issue now that the engine and trans is installed. since I am also installing a Vintage Air System, they suggest a custom aluminum radiator with twin electric fans. The catch is it cost about two grand.....ouch!!!!! Any body have a alternative solution? Thanks, Dale __________________ 1969 GMC SWB FLEETSIDE ZZ 383 CRATE MOTOR,700R4,& 3.73 POSI & VINTAGE AIR DALE JONES MY BUILD THREAD: "69 GMC SHORT FLEET" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=388447

04-12-2010, 11:00 PM	#100
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1969 GMC Short Fleet Build You can get a nice aluminum radiator made to fit our trucks on ebay for around 300-400 and fans for 100-200 plus a controller for another 100. So for 500-700 you can get that setup....2K would be for name brand griffen or be-cool rad and fans but there are some cheap alternatives that board members have used and been happy with. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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