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TxSqueeze · 06-12-2009, 12:13 AM

Well, I have been wanting one of these trucks for a while now. Finally got my hands on one that should be a pretty good platform for what I want to do. 1971 GMC LWB with the factory 402 BB. Has 72000 original miles. All trim holes have been shaved, and truck has been tubbed. It is currently in primer. After I do the SWB conversion, I will be adding a custom two tone paint job. Has a narrowed Ford 9" as well. Don't have any pics up yet, will be getting some up this weekend.

Here's the plan for the truck:
-SWB conversion
-Custom two tone paint
-Oversized disc brakes on all 4's
-Air ride suspension
-Custom interior with bucket seats, and NBS interior pieces
-Carbed LSx Forged 403 stroker (sittin at engine builders shop already)
-Either turbo or Nitrous for the power adder. Engine is built for nitrous currently, so if I decide to go turbo, I will have to change a few things. We'll see
-Custom wheels: will end up with 20x13's in rear with around a 8-10" lip

I'm going to try to do all the work myself as far as the chopping of the bed and frame etc., with the guidance of my paint and body man. I am extremely excited about this project. I don't think I've ever been this excited about one so far! Here are a few of my last projects, all of which had numerous performance upgrades. And again, will add pics of the '71 this weekend.

Here is our Team logo that I designed as well....

Thanks for looking, and I enjoy learning from this site, and sharing my progress of the build with y'all!

Austin

dan42 · 06-12-2009, 12:16 AM

Looks like you have quite a few impressive builds. I really like that blue shortbed. We'll be looking forward to your newest build and welcome to the boards!

*MonteSS454* · 06-12-2009, 01:15 AM

I want that Camaro, will you take my wife for it? Straight across trade, no kids!!!

OARNGESI · 06-12-2009, 03:59 AM

Really nice dully

72BlckButy · 06-12-2009, 08:10 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Can't wait to see pics of your project.

big_al_71 · 06-12-2009, 08:56 AM

Welcome from Miami!!!
It definetly seems like you have good taste when it comes to stance and looks, I look forward to seeing the 71 build..

Hoffman65burb · 06-12-2009, 03:17 PM

Welcome! Clean looking vehicles! im excited to see your build haha.

TxSqueeze · 06-13-2009, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the replies guys!
Here's a few quick pics of the 71. Haven't cleaned it since I went and picked it up, so be gentle!

texanidiot25 · 06-13-2009, 03:50 PM

On the blue SWB, are those Nissan wheels?

TxSqueeze · 06-13-2009, 03:56 PM

Yep, painted charcoal grey by me

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-13-2009, 09:27 PM

Looks like you have had some nice rides and the new one sounds like its gonna be killer as well..

TxSqueeze · 06-14-2009, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the comment.

*A little update* Setup will be LSx 403 stroker, with BIG single turbo, and a blow through carb setup. A buddy just gave me a turbo from an International semi that had a cummins in it. Don't know the exact turbo specs just yet, but should be receiving it sometime this week and I'll get the details.

bigblazerboy · 06-14-2009, 11:50 PM

a bunch of really nice rides man, gmc looks to be in good conditon i bet it will turn out amazin judgin by ur other projects

jbristo67 · 06-15-2009, 01:29 AM

Welcome from Lubbock. I have a line on a wood floor short bed in pretty decent shape if you decide to do it the easy way

. All the steak pockets and stuff are shaved. Hit me up if you are ever going to be in Lubbock. I have a friend with a pretty good stash of parts here. He has about 20 of these trucks. Welcome to the board

jbristo67 · 06-15-2009, 01:30 AM

Oh yeah nice truck

TxSqueeze · 06-15-2009, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbristo67

Welcome from Lubbock. I have a line on a wood floor short bed in pretty decent shape if you decide to do it the easy way

. All the steak pockets and stuff are shaved. Hit me up if you are ever going to be in Lubbock. I have a friend with a pretty good stash of parts here. He has about 20 of these trucks. Welcome to the board

Thanks for the compliment.
Well, I would do the wood floor bed, but I have to have the wheel wells tubbed, and the center section raised as well. How much does he want for it though? I might could fab something up if it's in the right price range!

jbristo67 · 06-17-2009, 02:03 PM

I will ask him today and send you a pm

my67chevytruck · 06-17-2009, 02:25 PM

Sweet rides...... welcome to the board.....

TxSqueeze · 06-23-2009, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the comments guys. Hopefully fixing to start the SWB conversion here pretty soon.

Austin

06-12-2009, 12:13 AM	#1
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Official Introduction.... Well, I have been wanting one of these trucks for a while now. Finally got my hands on one that should be a pretty good platform for what I want to do. 1971 GMC LWB with the factory 402 BB. Has 72000 original miles. All trim holes have been shaved, and truck has been tubbed. It is currently in primer. After I do the SWB conversion, I will be adding a custom two tone paint job. Has a narrowed Ford 9" as well. Don't have any pics up yet, will be getting some up this weekend. Here's the plan for the truck: -SWB conversion -Custom two tone paint -Oversized disc brakes on all 4's -Air ride suspension -Custom interior with bucket seats, and NBS interior pieces -Carbed LSx Forged 403 stroker (sittin at engine builders shop already) -Either turbo or Nitrous for the power adder. Engine is built for nitrous currently, so if I decide to go turbo, I will have to change a few things. We'll see -Custom wheels: will end up with 20x13's in rear with around a 8-10" lip I'm going to try to do all the work myself as far as the chopping of the bed and frame etc., with the guidance of my paint and body man. I am extremely excited about this project. I don't think I've ever been this excited about one so far! Here are a few of my last projects, all of which had numerous performance upgrades. And again, will add pics of the '71 this weekend. Here is our Team logo that I designed as well.... Thanks for looking, and I enjoy learning from this site, and sharing my progress of the build with y'all! Austin __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-12-2009, 12:16 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Official Introduction.... Looks like you have quite a few impressive builds. I really like that blue shortbed. We'll be looking forward to your newest build and welcome to the boards! __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-12-2009, 01:15 AM	#3
MonteSS454 Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Claremore, Oklahoma Posts: 821	Re: Official Introduction.... I want that Camaro, will you take my wife for it? Straight across trade, no kids!!!

06-12-2009, 03:59 AM	#4
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Official Introduction.... Really nice dully __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

06-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Official Introduction.... to the board from Mid-MO!!! Can't wait to see pics of your project. __________________ -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)

06-12-2009, 08:56 AM	#6
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Official Introduction.... Welcome from Miami!!! It definetly seems like you have good taste when it comes to stance and looks, I look forward to seeing the 71 build.. __________________ 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

06-12-2009, 03:17 PM	#7
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: Official Introduction.... Welcome! Clean looking vehicles! im excited to see your build haha. __________________ 1978 GMC Jimmy 454bbc Turbo400 NP205 3.73 gears 4inch lift 33's

06-13-2009, 03:15 PM	#8
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Official Introduction.... Thanks for the replies guys! Here's a few quick pics of the 71. Haven't cleaned it since I went and picked it up, so be gentle! __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-13-2009, 03:50 PM	#9
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Official Introduction.... On the blue SWB, are those Nissan wheels?

06-13-2009, 03:56 PM	#10
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Official Introduction.... Yep, painted charcoal grey by me __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-13-2009, 09:27 PM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Official Introduction.... Looks like you have had some nice rides and the new one sounds like its gonna be killer as well.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-14-2009, 11:41 PM	#12
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Official Introduction.... Thanks for the comment. A little update Setup will be LSx 403 stroker, with BIG single turbo, and a blow through carb setup. A buddy just gave me a turbo from an International semi that had a cummins in it. Don't know the exact turbo specs just yet, but should be receiving it sometime this week and I'll get the details. __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

06-14-2009, 11:50 PM	#13
bigblazerboy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: richmond, va Posts: 304	Re: Official Introduction.... a bunch of really nice rides man, gmc looks to be in good conditon i bet it will turn out amazin judgin by ur other projects

06-15-2009, 01:29 AM	#14
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Official Introduction.... Welcome from Lubbock. I have a line on a wood floor short bed in pretty decent shape if you decide to do it the easy way . All the steak pockets and stuff are shaved. Hit me up if you are ever going to be in Lubbock. I have a friend with a pretty good stash of parts here. He has about 20 of these trucks. Welcome to the board __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada

06-15-2009, 01:30 AM	#15
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Official Introduction.... Oh yeah nice truck __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada



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06-17-2009, 02:03 PM	#17
jbristo67 resident oilfield trash Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 1,465	Re: Official Introduction.... I will ask him today and send you a pm __________________ 1967 SWB C10 396/400 factory air factory tach (sadly had to send to a new home) 1986 Honda 70 Fourtrax 1991 Chevrolet K5 blazer 2wd 1982 Mastercraft Pro Star 190 Stars and Stripes 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 2011 Nissan Armada Last edited by jbristo67; 06-17-2009 at 02:03 PM.

06-17-2009, 02:25 PM	#18
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Official Introduction.... Sweet rides...... welcome to the board..... __________________ 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

06-23-2009, 04:24 PM	#19
TxSqueeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crane, Tx Posts: 147	Re: Official Introduction.... Thanks for the comments guys. Hopefully fixing to start the SWB conversion here pretty soon. Austin __________________ 68 SWB- Heads/Cam 6.0 w/4L80E swap in progress

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