HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build

[HuggerCST]

I bought this truck in June of '99. It was in descent shape with the usual rusty cab corners and rockers, and the engine had a dead miss, but I liked it alot, so I bought it. I got it home and tried to tune it up, but the dead cylinder had no compression(valve), and it drove my crazy, so I had to tear into it. My plan was to rebuild the engine, fix the rust, repaint it, and drive it. That plan didn't last long. Here's what I started with.

[HuggerCST]

I tore it down and one thing led to another. The original engine was in great shape other than the heads. My brother in law owned a machine shop, so he helped me rework the engine. He bored it .020, turned the crank .010, and kept it original other than an RV cam. Since most everything was still there and so original under the hood, I decided to keep everything that way, other than HEI. I figured that I could always add some goodies later. I didn't go into detail on the frame and suspension, because I knew that it wouldn't stay that way if I drove it much, and I have a long dirt driveway. I cleaned it up, reworked the brakes, and repainted it. I also replaced the rockers and cab corners, then painted the cab inside and out. I couldn't find any pics of when I had the cab off.

[HuggerCST]

It has sat in the garage most of these years while I collected parts. I work on it when I get time. I have collected and added original style bucket seats, console, tilt, am/fm, speedwarning, cruise, tach, wood bed floor, and 95% of all the new parts that I need to finish it. Last year I had the bed, fenders, tailgate, and hood soda blasted and got it all in primer. I got a crazy idea to put the fuel tank in the rear and hide the fuel filler behind the tail light. Once I finished that, I assembled the bed and parked it again. I plan to go with 6 lug rallies for now, but will probably change everything to 5 lug with disc brakes when I can afford some wheels. Over the years, I seem to be changing from factory original to mild custom with it.

[Bob 68327]

Looks great !!

[67_C-30]

FINALLY!! I get to see pics of the of the HuggerCST! (I PM'd you about pics of it a while back and you never responded... hurt my feelings a little, but I'm OK! -j/k) I can't wait to see it finished. That is probably my favorite color combo on these trucks, at least on 69-72's, IMO.

Here's some inspiration for ya if you haven't seen it already!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266393

[67_C-30]

Wow! That gas filler is slick!

[HuggerCST]

A few more recent pics. (December '07)

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

FINALLY!! I get to see pics of the of the HuggerCST! (I PM'd you about pics of it a while back and you never responded... hurt my feelings a little, but I'm OK! -j/k) I can't wait to see it finished. That is probably my favorite color combo on these trucks, at least on 69-72's, IMO.

Here's some inspiration for ya if you haven't seen it already!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=266393

Sorry 67_C-30! I do remember you PMing me now, and I thought that I had responded, but I probably forgot to. That really IS a inspirational thread! Thanks!
Here are the last ones for now. I'm working on the body now, so hopefully I'll get some more paint on this thing soon. Thanks for the comments!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Sorry 67_C-30! I do remember you PMing me now, and I thought that I had responded, but I probably forgot to. That really IS a inspirational thread! Thanks!
Here are the last ones for now. I'm working on the body now, so hopefully I'll get some more paint on this thing soon. Thanks for the comments!

No problem, I was just messin with ya. I added a few more pics to the hugger/white thread for you to enjoy. What wheels do you plan on getting later on?

[GSFMECH]

Wynne,

It's good to see you have a build thread started on that thing. I hope you make some good progress this summer.

[nightmare]

looks good wynne. can't wait to see it finished. definitely going to watch this one.

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by 67_C-30

No problem, I was just messin with ya. I added a few more pics to the hugger/white thread for you to enjoy. What wheels do you plan on getting later on?

I'm split between Torque thrust 2s(pic #2) and Crager 390's(or Halibrand sprints)(pic #3), but they will be 17"s. My 3rd choice is chrome rallys. When I change wheels I'll lower it 2/4, or maybe 3/5. This is a pick of BraveDave's truck, close to what I'm shooting for.

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by GSFMECH

Wynne,

It's good to see you have a build thread started on that thing. I hope you make some good pregress this summer.

Thanks Mike, I'm back working on it again, blocking & sanding. I'm planning to test fit the front end soon & I'll post some pics when I do. I'm trying to keep up with you!

[72BlckButy]

That thing is going to be one slick ride when it's finished. I love the gas filler mod, very clean.

Nice work, you have one beautiful truck!

[67_C-30]

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I'm split between Torque thrust 2s(pic #2) and Crager 390's(or Halibrand sprints)(pic #3), but they will be 17"s. My 3rd choice is chrome rallys. When I change wheels I'll lower it 2/4, or maybe 3/5. This is a pick of BraveDave's truck, close to what I'm shooting for.

It will look really great with either. It sounds very similiar to drop the and wheels sizes I'm planing with mine. I'm wanting to go with 17 X 8 and 17 X 9.5 grey center Torq Thrusts or possibly even Coys C55's. I haven't seen one of these trucks with the C55's yet. They are very nice IMO. Seeing your's is making me want to start tearing mine down, but I'm TRYING to save and have all the money (plus some!) in hand because I'm so afraid I'll tear it down, and it will end up being a long term project. I know me too well!!!

Coys C55

[HuggerCST]

That C55 is a great looking wheel, and I really like the grey centers on solid colored trucks, but for this one, it's got to be shiney!
I KNOW what you mean about tearing one down before you're ready!

[Hart_Rod]

I've been wondering when you were finally going to start a build thread, . The truck looks great, post more pictures, .

[BACKYARD88]

I was wondering when I'd see this thread Looks good Sir!

[HuggerCST]

Yeah I've been putting it off because #1- I don't have alot of pictures; #2 Lazyness; and #3 I didn't want my truck to end up catching the Killer71 disease.

[HuggerCST]

Weekend progress- Nothing exciting, but I'm glad to be making progress. I have a aftermarket RF fender, and the wheel opening lip was wavey,(like most aftermarkets seem to be), so I decided to straighten it out. I got it done, but want to block & reprime it one more time. I got the LF fender primed and ready, I welded up the bowtie holes in the hood and got it primed, but I think I'll block & prime it one more time also; and I got the gate done except for the trim holes. Anyone know if my truck should have the lower trim on the gate? Just curious, I've got a new one, so I might as well use it. I've seen it on a few trucks, I just didn't know what year/trim level etc. got that piece of trim.

[HuggerCST]

Gate & new trim.

[killer71]

wynne are you doing the paint?

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by killer71

wynne are you doing the paint?

Yes. I do it as a hobby and for side money, which is why this build is taking so long.

[killer71]

Are you capable of show quality? no disrespect intended

[HuggerCST]

Originally Posted by killer71

Are you capable of show quality? no disrespect intended

This one will be, but I don't have a booth.(yet) I'll be borrowing one for the final paint on this job. I do respectable work, but I don't do it enough to be as good as the pros, or have the best equipment, so the pros can usually find my mistakes. This one is easy because it's not a metallic.