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02-08-2016, 08:18 PM
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Location: Hayden Alabama
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70 day crunch
I started working on my truck in August 2005 and even started a post on here called my project. With other projects and family taking priority over the years I'm finally back thrashing on this build. My daughter, who was 13 when I started this resto is getting married in April. She's 24 now and has always loved this truck so she asked me to drive this truck away from her wedding. So here goes nothing.
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02-08-2016, 08:25 PM
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Location: Hayden Alabama
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Re: 70 day crunch
Here's where I am. Cab has been gutted again, finished up install of the cpp rear frame notch and I have started body work on the cab.
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02-09-2016, 10:43 AM
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Re: 70 day crunch
2005 before the restoration began.
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02-09-2016, 10:45 AM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Out of the barn and back to work.
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02-09-2016, 10:52 AM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Here's a run down of what it has so far. 69 short wide converted to 5 lug, 4 wheel disc brakes with cross drilled and slotted rotors, 4-6 ECE drop, CPP c-notch in the rear, painless wiring, vintage air, power window conversion, 20x10's out back and 18x8's up front. All new bushings, stainless bolts and stainless brake lines. Gas tank has been relocated under the rear frame.
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02-29-2016, 10:08 AM
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Re: 70 day crunch
The days are counting down fast but I'm making progress. All new steering components installed, I lowered the truck 1.5" more in the front and 2" more in the rear for a total of 5.5" and 8" in the rear. I stripped and repainted the firewall and the inside of the cab. I painted the outside of the cab on Friday.
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02-29-2016, 10:14 AM
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Location: Hayden Alabama
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Re: 70 day crunch
I also found a high hump to put in the cab.
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02-29-2016, 10:54 AM
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Location: Deer Creek, IL
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Re: 70 day crunch
Looking good!
Is the high hump swap out of necessity?
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1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e |
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02-29-2016, 01:41 PM
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Re: 70 day crunch
The new cab color looks good. What's the name?
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02-29-2016, 01:49 PM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Crunch time is right! Good luck with the build. And congrats on the impending nuptials!
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02-29-2016, 01:50 PM
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Re: 70 day crunch
thats a real nice color!!
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02-29-2016, 07:01 PM
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02-29-2016, 07:03 PM
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02-29-2016, 07:04 PM
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02-29-2016, 09:58 PM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Nice work, good luck getting this done in time! Great reason to get it done. Can't wait to see some awesome wedding pics
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03-01-2016, 03:20 PM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Bed is getting close. Hope to be painting it this weekend.
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03-01-2016, 03:22 PM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Fuel filler.
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03-09-2016, 09:20 AM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Got the bed painted this past weekend.
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03-09-2016, 10:15 AM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Looking good!
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1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e |
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03-09-2016, 12:03 PM
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Location: Rosenberg, Texas
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Re: 70 day crunch
Ooooo, nice shiny paint! Nice work.
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03-09-2016, 12:44 PM
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Re: 70 day crunch
Cool story!
I will be following along. |
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03-16-2016, 12:45 PM
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Location: Hayden Alabama
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Re: 70 day crunch
With only 33 days left to have this thing ready for shake down runs, I'm starting to have my doubts about finishing. But either way, more progress..
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03-16-2016, 01:42 PM
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Location: Deer Creek, IL
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Re: 70 day crunch
Doors, some front sheetmetal, and a seat... looks like you can do that in an evening and have 32 days to spare! lol
Looking good.
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1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e |
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03-16-2016, 01:49 PM
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Location: Jonestown, TX
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Re: 70 day crunch
Good to see the bed back on, the lines match up perfectly! At least you don't have to stain any wood and bolt it in haha! It's definitely getting down to the wire. You need a board member workday
 I'm hoping everything goes well and you can get it on the road!
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03-16-2016, 02:11 PM
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Location: Ark City, Kansas
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Re: 70 day crunch
Where did you purchase your fuel filler from?
(keep up the awesome work!) |
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