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67_C-30 · 09-16-2013, 01:08 AM

Its looking great, Chris!

CParnell · 09-16-2013, 10:32 AM

Looks good, subscribed.

powell72 · 10-08-2013, 07:03 PM

Update!

So my wheels and tie rod adapter sleeves finally showed up, then I was trouble shooting some wiring and found out the fuse box was done, we all know how this snowball ends up...the truck had idiot lights, so I figured if I was going to replace the underdash harness now is the time to convert to gauges. Since I needed to do the underhood harness too I figured I'd do the engine harness also. Then dirtball offered up his 6cyl tach, so I ordered tins and a printed circuit and harness, I figured while everything was out now was the time to replace the dash pad and defrost duct hoses.
So the truck is getting aligned tomorrow, and I hope after a solid month of working on this thing I can finally enjoy it for a bit before the snow flies and I start another project on it.
The wheels are Wheel Vintiques O.E. chromes in 15x7 and 15x8 with 4 1/2'' of backspace all around with bullet lug nuts. Tires are BFG Radial T/A's in 225/70's and 275/60's. What does everyone think?

**lolife99** · 10-08-2013, 07:08 PM

LOVE IT!
Especially the wheels.

OARNGESI · 10-08-2013, 08:40 PM

truck looks good.

**Boog** · 10-09-2013, 09:21 PM

And no hubcaps. Just run it like it is. Cool.

powell72 · 10-09-2013, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

And no hubcaps. Just run it like it is. Cool.

Exactly, it will never get caps.

mrsiege · 10-10-2013, 03:30 AM

love the wheels and the stance you nailed it my friend

67_C-30 · 10-10-2013, 09:29 AM

WOW! Looks great Chris!!!

67_C-30 · 10-10-2013, 09:33 AM

How much is the drop again? What brand springs, spindles, etc?

powell72 · 10-10-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrsiege

love the wheels and the stance you nailed it my friend

Much appreciated!

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

How much is the drop again? What brand springs, spindles, etc?

It's got ECE 2.5" drop spindles, CPP 3" drop springs in the front, and 6" ECE drop springs and CPP 1.5" drop blocks in the rear. ECE Super Track Bar, and CPP frame notch.

Mr Chevorlet · 10-12-2013, 05:51 PM

That is a nice truck,love the stance.

leftybass209 · 10-12-2013, 06:56 PM

That truck is looking great! I also really appreciate the tire and rim sizes as i'm at that point with mine. Can't wait to see that 6 dressed up!

powell72 · 10-12-2013, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leftybass209

That truck is looking great! I also really appreciate the tire and rim sizes as i'm at that point with mine. Can't wait to see that 6 dressed up!

I'll be making the 6 pretty this winter...with plenty of pics.

67_C-30 · 01-05-2014, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

I'll be making the 6 pretty this winter...with plenty of pics.

OK - its officially winter! Where dem 6 banger pics at???

nos487 · 01-05-2014, 10:31 AM

Truck looks good!

powell72 · 01-05-2014, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nos487

Truck looks good!

Thank you!

powell72 · 01-05-2014, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

OK - its officially winter! Where dem 6 banger pics at???

Getting ready to pull it out, I promise! I've been working on the inside and putting all the trim and rear bumper on it, I'm a little behind the schedule I set in my mind.

**Also, this is one of those possessed trucks that doesn't like to be worked on and fights me every step of the way...but I will prevail.

Tinkermc · 01-05-2014, 07:33 PM

I just love the seat cover!!! We don't get to see them on this coast.

slowcpe · 01-05-2014, 07:46 PM

Cool truck. In for the build.

67_C-30 · 01-05-2014, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

Getting ready to pull it out, I promise! I've been working on the inside and putting all the trim and rear bumper on it, I'm a little behind the schedule I set in my mind.

**Also, this is one of those possessed trucks that doesn't like to be worked on and fights me every step of the way...but I will prevail.

Did you put new or used side trim on it?

powell72 · 01-05-2014, 09:24 PM

I put used on it.

truknut · 01-05-2014, 09:48 PM

Looks great man. I so can't wait till I get mine lowered, got just a few more items to buy. Keep on posting pics..

powell72 · 02-24-2014, 10:04 PM

Okay, I wanted to update this a bit so no one thinks I've been slacking. I took a nice break from working on this thing, it's very easy for me to get burned out since I'm a mechanic by day, but I have been working on it. I didn't like how far the T-5 hung off the factory manual trans crossmember so I used a tubular crossmember from CPP, worked perfectly with a TH350 tranny mount and kept the drivetrain at the proper angle. the sections of rubber hose zip tied to it are to keep the ebrake lines from rattling on it. It is a double egde sword being a mechanic, removing the stock crossmember was easier on a hoist with all the right tools.

Before and after pics.

powell72 · 02-24-2014, 10:14 PM

Here it is with all the trim back on. The rear bed piece was mocked up at this point, then removed so I could repaint the black in it. Finally got the trim project wrapped up.

09-16-2013, 01:08 AM	#26
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Good start to a project... Its looking great, Chris! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

09-16-2013, 10:32 AM	#27
CParnell Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 156	Re: Good start to a project... Looks good, subscribed. __________________ 1968 GMC 910 Project Tommy 1974 Olds Cutlass

10-08-2013, 07:03 PM	#28
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Update! So my wheels and tie rod adapter sleeves finally showed up, then I was trouble shooting some wiring and found out the fuse box was done, we all know how this snowball ends up...the truck had idiot lights, so I figured if I was going to replace the underdash harness now is the time to convert to gauges. Since I needed to do the underhood harness too I figured I'd do the engine harness also. Then dirtball offered up his 6cyl tach, so I ordered tins and a printed circuit and harness, I figured while everything was out now was the time to replace the dash pad and defrost duct hoses. So the truck is getting aligned tomorrow, and I hope after a solid month of working on this thing I can finally enjoy it for a bit before the snow flies and I start another project on it. The wheels are Wheel Vintiques O.E. chromes in 15x7 and 15x8 with 4 1/2'' of backspace all around with bullet lug nuts. Tires are BFG Radial T/A's in 225/70's and 275/60's. What does everyone think? Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

10-08-2013, 07:08 PM	#29
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Good start to a project... LOVE IT! Especially the wheels. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-08-2013, 08:40 PM	#30
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Good start to a project... truck looks good. __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

10-09-2013, 09:21 PM	#31
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: Good start to a project... And no hubcaps. Just run it like it is. Cool. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-10-2013, 03:30 AM	#33
mrsiege Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: troy ohio Posts: 29	Re: Good start to a project... love the wheels and the stance you nailed it my friend __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=597052

10-10-2013, 09:29 AM	#34
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Good start to a project... WOW! Looks great Chris!!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-10-2013, 09:33 AM	#35
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Good start to a project... How much is the drop again? What brand springs, spindles, etc? __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

10-12-2013, 05:51 PM	#37
Mr Chevorlet Rusty Nuts Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Clever Missouri Posts: 1,338	Re: Good start to a project... That is a nice truck,love the stance. __________________ (Clever Missouri) Southwest Larry Mr Chevrolet My Build, The Marathon Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=604414

10-12-2013, 06:56 PM	#38
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Good start to a project... That truck is looking great! I also really appreciate the tire and rim sizes as i'm at that point with mine. Can't wait to see that 6 dressed up!

01-05-2014, 10:31 AM	#41
nos487 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bluff City tn Posts: 39	Re: Good start to a project... Truck looks good!

01-05-2014, 07:33 PM	#44
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Good start to a project... I just love the seat cover!!! We don't get to see them on this coast.

01-05-2014, 07:46 PM	#45
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Good start to a project... Cool truck. In for the build. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

01-05-2014, 09:24 PM	#47
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... I put used on it. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



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01-05-2014, 09:48 PM	#48
truknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Florence, AL (NW Alabama) Posts: 307	Re: Good start to a project... Looks great man. I so can't wait till I get mine lowered, got just a few more items to buy. Keep on posting pics.. __________________ 1990 Chevy Silverado (My DD) 1978 Chevy Bonanza LWB (My LWB to SWB 1 day project) 2015 Hyundai Sonata (Wife's DD)

02-24-2014, 10:04 PM	#49
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Okay, I wanted to update this a bit so no one thinks I've been slacking. I took a nice break from working on this thing, it's very easy for me to get burned out since I'm a mechanic by day, but I have been working on it. I didn't like how far the T-5 hung off the factory manual trans crossmember so I used a tubular crossmember from CPP, worked perfectly with a TH350 tranny mount and kept the drivetrain at the proper angle. the sections of rubber hose zip tied to it are to keep the ebrake lines from rattling on it. It is a double egde sword being a mechanic, removing the stock crossmember was easier on a hoist with all the right tools. Before and after pics. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

02-24-2014, 10:14 PM	#50
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Good start to a project... Here it is with all the trim back on. The rear bed piece was mocked up at this point, then removed so I could repaint the black in it. Finally got the trim project wrapped up. Attached Images __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

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