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Old 08-13-2020, 09:50 AM   #1
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Got two big accomplishments done

Well I finally got some major miles stones done.
1) I now have a rolling chassis!!
2) I came up with a name for my truck "Snowball"
The reason is it started out as take the sheet metal off for painting.
But Resulting in:
-Finding out the frame was tweeked. So I replaced the '67 with a '71
-Converting it to a SWB
-Relocating the gas tank to the rear
-Converting the rear axle to five lug
-Converting the rear to disc brake
-Adding front and rear anti-sway bars
-Blasting the frame and painting it
-Replacing all the suspension components

So as you can see the name fits. Now I just need to get the passenger door cleaned up. The bottom inside corners are rotted out, had at least three different mirrors on it and it took a hit in it. After dealing with repro parts I'd rather put the time in fixing the door than fighting with a repro parts.
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Old 08-13-2020, 10:38 AM   #2
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Well I finally got some major miles stones done.
1) I now have a rolling chassis!!
2) I came up with a name for my truck "Snowball"
The reason is it started out as take the sheet metal off for painting.
But Resulting in:
-Finding out the frame was tweeked. So I replaced the '67 with a '71
-Converting it to a SWB
-Relocating the gas tank to the rear
-Converting the rear axle to five lug
-Converting the rear to disc brake
-Adding front and rear anti-sway bars
-Blasting the frame and painting it
-Replacing all the suspension components

So as you can see the name fits. Now I just need to get the passenger door cleaned up. The bottom inside corners are rotted out, had at least three different mirrors on it and it took a hit in it. After dealing with repro parts I'd rather put the time in fixing the door than fighting with a repro parts.
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Old 08-13-2020, 01:46 PM   #3
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Ok Sheepdip here are some pics of my project.
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Old 08-13-2020, 04:59 PM   #4
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Re: Got two big accomplishments done

"Snowball" would be a fitting name for a lot of these trucks, including mine.

Looks like your project is off to a great start!
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Old 08-13-2020, 05:54 PM   #5
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Re: Got two big accomplishments done

Cool!!! Can't wait to see pictures!!!

My 67 frame is getting replace with a 72. All the pieces are there, but in poor condition, so I already have the 5 lug stuff, Thank You, Lord!!!

Mine will have a rear gas tank, before it gets on street, again!!!

I prefer long beds, so I won't be copying, you, there!!!

I already have a new sway bar, and all the suspension parts...
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Old 08-13-2020, 06:36 PM   #6
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Ok Sheepdip here are some pics of my project.
Nothing like taking one all the way down and bringing it back in a much better way than it was! Thanks for the pic's and keep us posted.

Looks Great!
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Old 08-13-2020, 09:00 PM   #7
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Will do Sheepdip. One thing I forgot to mention is I also relocated the battery box to the passenger frame rail behind the cab. Didn.t cost me anything as I modified the factory one to work.
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Old 08-21-2020, 11:44 PM   #8
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Today is a another BIG day. Patched and welded up the last to the rust holes. Think I'll have a beer tonight root beer that is. Real beer makes me do stupid things.
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Old 08-22-2020, 09:41 AM   #9
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Perfect Name!
Where did you get the rear sway bar, and does it make much difference?
Years ago I put the one on the front, and it was a huge improvement
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Old 08-22-2020, 12:55 PM   #10
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Nice touch with the fuel line routing.
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Old 08-23-2020, 09:40 PM   #11
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Thanks guys. This project has really started to roll along now that all the rust work is done. I even did a spray out of my exterior paint, Pantone 331. Its on the order of seafoam green but a shade or two lighter. Interior will be distressed saddle and the glass is grey tinted.

As for the rear sway bar its from Classic Car Products. Its 1-1/8" in diameter and the part number is CCP7401 (Summit Racing. As for how well it helps handling that answer will be in six months to a year from now.
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