Going backwards 70 to 68......... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

EZ4U2C · 05-11-2011, 03:43 PM

Hello everybody,

This week is the start to a new project for me and the son. We are starting on our 70 and going to, what we think make some major changes. I will post as we go on the rebuild. We plan to weld the holes where the molding was, replace the front end with a 68. Replace the bed, rewire, repaint and a lot of other changes. We have lots of new parts and what to a little custom work too. I hope everyone will enjoy and give me your thoughts too. I would like to share this build. This will be a chop cut rebuild, you know real people, real projects and real deadlines

Want to have fun with my son and share knowledge. Here's a few pics to start with. I'll post more pics each week. So here we go let's enjoy this project............

tubbedII · 05-11-2011, 04:20 PM

What a nice starting point you go there! All the ideas and parts look great, but I don't understand the reason for wanting to replace the bed...it's looks great! Any suspension plans?

EZ4U2C · 05-11-2011, 04:50 PM

the bed has a sprayed in bed linner, and I really wanted the inside painted to match the truck with a wooden bed.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 05-11-2011, 05:49 PM

You can paint the bed liner. However if you are wanting the smooth steel that would be a big problem removing the liner.
Oops, just reread..... You like the wood floors..lol
WES

VA72C10 · 05-11-2011, 07:23 PM

sounds like a great project and it's a great starting point!

weircc · 05-11-2011, 09:56 PM

that is a great start but i think i would have waited till winter and enjoyed for the summer cause that truck looked pretty good the way she was JMO keep us updated

**mac808** · 05-12-2011, 02:04 AM

That is awesome EZ! Wish I had a cool dad that 'wanted' me to build a truck together!

As tubbed mentioned, it looks like you have a pretty clean subject to begin with(almost a waste to strip her down) but I'm sure it'll only get better with all the work you guys put into it together!

Looking forward to the updates on this build!!

EZ4U2C · 05-12-2011, 08:49 AM

She's has some cancer at the bottom of the doors and some around the back glass plus a few scratches and dings but over all a good solid truck. This sight is great to learn ideas and people's input. The bed had a patch job so thats where to wooden floor idea came in. As this project goes things may change. I look forward to hearing everyones ideas and commits.

05-11-2011, 03:43 PM	#1
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	A rebuild project. Going backwards 70 to 68......... Hello everybody, This week is the start to a new project for me and the son. We are starting on our 70 and going to, what we think make some major changes. I will post as we go on the rebuild. We plan to weld the holes where the molding was, replace the front end with a 68. Replace the bed, rewire, repaint and a lot of other changes. We have lots of new parts and what to a little custom work too. I hope everyone will enjoy and give me your thoughts too. I would like to share this build. This will be a chop cut rebuild, you know real people, real projects and real deadlines Want to have fun with my son and share knowledge. Here's a few pics to start with. I'll post more pics each week. So here we go let's enjoy this project............ Attached Images __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4 Last edited by EZ4U2C; 05-11-2011 at 03:51 PM.

05-11-2011, 04:20 PM	#2
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Going backwards 70 to 68......... What a nice starting point you go there! All the ideas and parts look great, but I don't understand the reason for wanting to replace the bed...it's looks great! Any suspension plans? __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

05-11-2011, 04:50 PM	#3
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: Going backwards 70 to 68......... the bed has a sprayed in bed linner, and I really wanted the inside painted to match the truck with a wooden bed. __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4

05-11-2011, 05:49 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,768	Re: Going backwards 70 to 68......... You can paint the bed liner. However if you are wanting the smooth steel that would be a big problem removing the liner. Oops, just reread..... You like the wood floors..lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 05-11-2011 at 05:50 PM.

05-11-2011, 07:23 PM	#5
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Going backwards 70 to 68......... sounds like a great project and it's a great starting point! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-11-2011, 09:56 PM	#6
weircc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: richmond, MO Posts: 794	Re: Going backwards 70 to 68......... that is a great start but i think i would have waited till winter and enjoyed for the summer cause that truck looked pretty good the way she was JMO keep us updated

05-12-2011, 02:04 AM	#7
mac808 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 313	Re: Going backwards 70 to 68......... That is awesome EZ! Wish I had a cool dad that 'wanted' me to build a truck together! As tubbed mentioned, it looks like you have a pretty clean subject to begin with(almost a waste to strip her down) but I'm sure it'll only get better with all the work you guys put into it together! Looking forward to the updates on this build!!

05-12-2011, 08:49 AM	#8
EZ4U2C Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 257	Re: Going backwards 70 to 68......... She's has some cancer at the bottom of the doors and some around the back glass plus a few scratches and dings but over all a good solid truck. This sight is great to learn ideas and people's input. The bed had a patch job so thats where to wooden floor idea came in. As this project goes things may change. I look forward to hearing everyones ideas and commits. __________________ God loved me so much he gave me John 3:16 Buy American and bring our jobs back home. Trust what you believe in and believe in what you trust. Don't blame the gun, Blame the person who made you use it! _____________________________________________ 1970 swb 2002 Harley Davidson Road King Classic 2004 Dodge 4x4



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