The Rotten Mule (AKA: 'Mulo Podrido')

[Boyd]

I originally planned to wait until I had made much more progress on this truck since I'm only able to work on it a few hours a week. But I've came here several times asking questions and I figured it's only fair that I introduce y'all to 'Mulo Podrido'. Besides, I know how short this board's attention span is if one doesn't update their build thread often enough.


The Premise:
Turn a lightly abused, completely original, zero-option, '72 Chevy Short Step into a fun, cheap, weekend cruiser that looks just as cool in the Home Depot parking lot picking up landscaping supplies on a Saturday morning as it does at the local drive-in on a Friday night. And do it as cheaply as possible.

The Plan:
V8 in place of the I6. Automatic in place of the "stick on a steering column". Power steering and brakes replace the manual stuff. Static 5.5"/6 drop. Aftermarket tilt column. And toss the stock 15" steelies for 20"s. All for less than $6 grand.

The Patient:


The Operating Room:


The Instruments:


And finally, because after all, I'm in Texas, a Ranch Style tool tray!