My first project.... 66 swb fleetside

[ChadW]

I bought a 66 swb fleetside project that has been started...so the fun is for me to finish...this will not be an original restoration but will be a restomod.

Its got a good start with the chassis...Has a ThorBros front drop member, with power rack and pinion steering, drop spindles, Ridetech StrongArms, disc brakes up front.

Power plant is a 1964 327/300 with trick flow aluminum 180cc heads, comp cams 260h cam, edellbrock performer intake and it has a 700r4 bolted to it.

Rear end is out of a 98 tahoe that was narrowed with new seals and bearings and then new 5 lug axels installed..it has a posi-trac with 3.73 gears.

Long ago, when i was younger i helpled my dad with a 23 T bucket and an old 55 ford pickup...Ive always wanted a project so this will be a big learning curve but i am ready for it...frame/body all look to be in great shape with minimal body work needed.

all body is there except the front fenders...bumpers and grill etc have been poweder-coated a silver/aluminum color. Brand new 20" rims and tires, 245's in front and 275's in rear (center caps have been changed to the standard cap, i wasnt a fan of the spinners..lol)

Im excited to get started...Let me know your thoughts...Can anyone chime in about the power plant? is that a good combo with the 327? rear gear ok? etc...

Once i get started on it, ill try to have a build thread...It is currently being transported from California to Illinois and i should have it in my possession this weekend...