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darren irvine · 07-14-2009, 02:06 PM

Purchased this truck almost 4 1/2 yrs ago for $3500. Did a complete frame off custom restoration. The rolling chassis is complete with ART suspension and Baer 4 wheel disc brakes. All of the bodywork is done on the sheetmetal. I have the cab completely painted inside and out and the bed too. Will post pics once I have the cab and bed mounted on chassis. I have changed the front sheetmetal to a 1967, I like the slant nose hood.

m6z · 07-14-2009, 02:09 PM

nice. with mine was that far along....

**Hart_Rod** · 07-14-2009, 02:51 PM

Sweet chassis! Can't wait to see the rest of it.

nuke1 · 07-14-2009, 03:09 PM

that is sweet!, what are the specs for the emgome amd such?wish mine was that shiney. Later

darren irvine · 07-14-2009, 03:31 PM

The engine is a de-stroked 400 small block, making it a 377. Complete roller assy with thumper cam and patriot aluminum heads with a steel crank and rods. Making approx 450hp.

ipaintem · 07-15-2009, 08:19 AM

Do you have any close ups of the rear disk brake set up? Which set are you running up front and rear?

darren irvine · 07-15-2009, 10:56 AM

The brake system is Baer which I bought from Classic Performance Products

STOCKISH · 07-15-2009, 01:42 PM

If the rest of the truck turns out as nice as the chassis it'll be freakin' sweet for sure. Nice work so far. Cant wait for more pics.

72BlckButy · 07-15-2009, 01:53 PM

OMG.... that is SICK!!!!!

We need more pics!

darren irvine · 07-15-2009, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the nice compliments so far. It has taken a ton of time and money to get this far. Most people don't realize what it takes to make a truck clean and simple. It took over 3yrs alone do get all of the bodywork done.

darren irvine · 07-15-2009, 02:30 PM

I plan on putting the cab and bed on the chassis later this week and I'll post new pics.

my67chevytruck · 07-15-2009, 02:37 PM

sweet.... Great progress thus far! what did you use for fuel line? ( aluminum, steel, braided hose)

darren irvine · 07-15-2009, 02:46 PM

I used pro-lite 350 for the fuel and all of the airbags as well.

big_al_71 · 07-15-2009, 04:19 PM

This is the kind on build I like..totally bad ass.

darren irvine · 07-16-2009, 06:37 PM

Finally got the cab on the chassis today. Soon I will have the bed on there too. Still need to paint the doors and the front clip. Just been too hot to work lately. Finally starting to look like a truck, I've waited a long time for this.

killer71 · 07-17-2009, 06:22 AM

That's Slick! Keep The Picts Coming!

**yote1234** · 07-17-2009, 01:37 PM

b e a u t i f u l ...........

OARNGESI · 07-17-2009, 08:15 PM

Wow your truck looks great

**kev2809** · 07-17-2009, 09:12 PM

wow...thats a boat load of detail!! nice truck

darren irvine · 09-28-2009, 02:42 PM

Well it's been awhile and have made very little progress. Had problems with brake lines and electric valves and tanks. Well anyways, here's a few updated photos of the truck. Hope to have the bed bolted on next week.

darren irvine · 09-28-2009, 02:46 PM

Here's a few photos.....

72BlckButy · 09-28-2009, 02:53 PM

Awesome updates, keep up the good work!

LooseCannon · 09-28-2009, 03:11 PM

Nice!

mkhutch · 09-28-2009, 04:30 PM

Beautiful! Great job

SCOTTMO · 09-28-2009, 04:35 PM

Very nice...

scott

07-14-2009, 02:06 PM	#1
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Project 1971 shortbed Purchased this truck almost 4 1/2 yrs ago for $3500. Did a complete frame off custom restoration. The rolling chassis is complete with ART suspension and Baer 4 wheel disc brakes. All of the bodywork is done on the sheetmetal. I have the cab completely painted inside and out and the bed too. Will post pics once I have the cab and bed mounted on chassis. I have changed the front sheetmetal to a 1967, I like the slant nose hood. Attached Images

07-14-2009, 02:09 PM	#2
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Project 1971 shortbed nice. with mine was that far along.... __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver..... Last edited by m6z; 07-14-2009 at 02:09 PM.

07-14-2009, 02:51 PM	#3
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Sweet chassis! Can't wait to see the rest of it. __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

07-14-2009, 03:09 PM	#4
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project 1971 shortbed that is sweet!, what are the specs for the emgome amd such?wish mine was that shiney. Later __________________ 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

07-14-2009, 03:31 PM	#5
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed The engine is a de-stroked 400 small block, making it a 377. Complete roller assy with thumper cam and patriot aluminum heads with a steel crank and rods. Making approx 450hp.

07-15-2009, 08:19 AM	#6
ipaintem Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Burlington, North Carolina Posts: 85	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Do you have any close ups of the rear disk brake set up? Which set are you running up front and rear?

07-15-2009, 10:56 AM	#7
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed The brake system is Baer which I bought from Classic Performance Products

07-15-2009, 01:42 PM	#8
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Project 1971 shortbed If the rest of the truck turns out as nice as the chassis it'll be freakin' sweet for sure. Nice work so far. Cant wait for more pics. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

07-15-2009, 01:53 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project 1971 shortbed OMG.... that is SICK!!!!! We need more pics! __________________ -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)

07-15-2009, 02:28 PM	#10
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Thanks for the nice compliments so far. It has taken a ton of time and money to get this far. Most people don't realize what it takes to make a truck clean and simple. It took over 3yrs alone do get all of the bodywork done.

07-15-2009, 02:30 PM	#11
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed I plan on putting the cab and bed on the chassis later this week and I'll post new pics.

07-15-2009, 02:37 PM	#12
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project 1971 shortbed sweet.... Great progress thus far! what did you use for fuel line? ( aluminum, steel, braided hose) __________________ 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 Last edited by my67chevytruck; 07-15-2009 at 02:38 PM.

07-15-2009, 02:46 PM	#13
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed I used pro-lite 350 for the fuel and all of the airbags as well.

07-15-2009, 04:19 PM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project 1971 shortbed This is the kind on build I like..totally bad ass. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-16-2009, 06:37 PM	#15
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Finally got the cab on the chassis today. Soon I will have the bed on there too. Still need to paint the doors and the front clip. Just been too hot to work lately. Finally starting to look like a truck, I've waited a long time for this. Attached Images



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07-17-2009, 06:22 AM	#16
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Project 1971 shortbed That's Slick! Keep The Picts Coming! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07 Last edited by killer71; 07-17-2009 at 06:23 AM.

07-17-2009, 01:37 PM	#17
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,406	Re: Project 1971 shortbed b e a u t i f u l ........... __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

07-17-2009, 08:15 PM	#18
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Wow your truck looks great __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-17-2009, 09:12 PM	#19
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,175	Re: Project 1971 shortbed wow...thats a boat load of detail!! nice truck

09-28-2009, 02:42 PM	#20
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Well it's been awhile and have made very little progress. Had problems with brake lines and electric valves and tanks. Well anyways, here's a few updated photos of the truck. Hope to have the bed bolted on next week.

09-28-2009, 02:46 PM	#21
darren irvine Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: arizona Posts: 31	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Here's a few photos..... Attached Images

09-28-2009, 02:53 PM	#22
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Awesome updates, keep up the good work! __________________ -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)

09-28-2009, 03:11 PM	#23
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Nice! __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68

09-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#24
mkhutch Throbbing Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: McDonough, GA Posts: 350	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Beautiful! Great job

09-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#25
SCOTTMO powdercoater Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: mesa,az Posts: 203	Re: Project 1971 shortbed Very nice... scott

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