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mcbassin · 05-17-2011, 09:20 PM

Great progress! Couple of questions, are you using shock relocating brackets? What shocks are you using? thanks,

**67cheby** · 05-17-2011, 11:42 PM

man that looks killer

VA72C10 · 05-17-2011, 11:46 PM

great build!!!

wtchop · 05-18-2011, 12:04 AM

wow awesome build!!

Jacfourteen · 05-18-2011, 12:51 AM

Haven't check on this one in a while, Looks great!

skoffice · 05-18-2011, 05:24 AM

Beautiful build! Man I wish I had my chassis parts powdercoated.. it really makes everything stand out

Bennett68C10 · 05-18-2011, 06:48 AM

Nice build, love the ls1/6 speed combo.

texastrendz · 05-18-2011, 10:09 AM

nice build, is the shifter going to be under the front seat. looks way back in the pics. i like the finish of your frame, i had mine powdercoated in a smooth gloss and it was the worst mistake i made.

68 TT · 05-18-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

nice build, is the shifter going to be under the front seat. looks way back in the pics. i like the finish of your frame, i had mine powdercoated in a smooth gloss and it was the worst mistake i made.

What do you regret about the smooth gloss on the frame? The gloss color instead of satin or something else?

texastrendz · 05-18-2011, 03:15 PM

if you breathe wrong on the gloss finish it scratches. you have to be way to carefull during assembly. go with a semi gloss finish when you coat it or it will take decades to reassemble it without scratching it. i went with a super wet black, bad mistake.

68 TT · 05-19-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by texastrendz

if you breathe wrong on the gloss finish it scratches. you have to be way to carefull during assembly. go with a semi gloss finish when you coat it or it will take decades to reassemble it without scratching it. i went with a super wet black, bad mistake.

Good to know. I was trying to make up my mind on which to go with satin or gloss on the frame. That makes the decision for me. Thanks for sharing, I'm sure it will help others make the right choice too.

rhd_c10 · 06-18-2011, 02:22 AM

What headers u running .... did u rework the harness ur self
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bcutt · 08-01-2011, 08:32 PM

Awesome build man!! any updates??

trkfrk · 08-07-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by rhd_c10

What headers u running .... did u rework the harness ur self
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They're Doug Horley's. I haven't started on the wiring harness yet.

The progress is going slower than I would like but we all no the balancing act with work and family. I have the front and rear brakes complete and started back on the body work.

Sand blasted and powder coating all of my small parts. The hood hinges, bumper brackets and pedal assembly.

THANKS FOR THE COMPLIMENTS!!

jasonhall · 08-07-2011, 06:05 PM

lookin good!

mcbassin · 08-07-2011, 07:42 PM

Looks great! Keep the pics coming!

bcutt · 08-07-2011, 09:00 PM

Nice work man! do you powder coat your own small parts at home?

**72 tigger** · 08-07-2011, 09:33 PM

You're doing it the right way- keep it up!

68 TT · 08-08-2011, 03:38 PM

Nice pieces. The truck is coming along nicely. Keep it up.

trkfrk · 08-08-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bcutt

Nice work man! do you powder coat your own small parts at home?

Thanks! I am powder coating and blasting everything that I can fit in my "Harbor freight" sand blaster (paid $89 new) and my "Craigslist" oven (paid $100 used). The Gun you can pick up from Harbor Freight for around $70. Its less expensive than paint and comes out really nice.

chase1873 · 08-08-2011, 09:03 PM

Im in love... awesome truck, i love mine, but im a little jealous.

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CheyenneShop · 08-08-2011, 11:05 PM

Nice work

68GMCCustom · 08-10-2011, 07:48 PM

thats what I was wondering

Hduramax · 08-11-2011, 04:44 PM

just read your build from back to front, nice to see guys making progress on their projects cant wait to get back to mine. Really like the swap u have picked, modern power in a classic ride. Keep up the good work.

nibs · 09-03-2011, 12:52 PM

PERFECT! someone doing the same engine/trans swap as I am... in current day. I watch a couple build threads only to realize they are 5-6 years old. LOL definitely keeping up on this one

05-17-2011, 09:20 PM	#1
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Great progress! Couple of questions, are you using shock relocating brackets? What shocks are you using? thanks, __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 05-17-2011 at 09:21 PM.

05-17-2011, 11:42 PM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual man that looks killer __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-17-2011, 11:46 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual great build!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-18-2011, 12:04 AM	#4
wtchop Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Martin, TN Posts: 42	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual wow awesome build!!

05-18-2011, 12:51 AM	#5
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Haven't check on this one in a while, Looks great! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

05-18-2011, 05:24 AM	#6
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Beautiful build! Man I wish I had my chassis parts powdercoated.. it really makes everything stand out __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

05-18-2011, 06:48 AM	#7
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice build, love the ls1/6 speed combo. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-18-2011, 10:09 AM	#8
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual nice build, is the shifter going to be under the front seat. looks way back in the pics. i like the finish of your frame, i had mine powdercoated in a smooth gloss and it was the worst mistake i made.

05-18-2011, 03:15 PM	#10
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual if you breathe wrong on the gloss finish it scratches. you have to be way to carefull during assembly. go with a semi gloss finish when you coat it or it will take decades to reassemble it without scratching it. i went with a super wet black, bad mistake.

06-18-2011, 02:22 AM	#12
rhd_c10 Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Avondale,az Posts: 169	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual What headers u running .... did u rework the harness ur self Posted via Mobile Device __________________ my rhd build.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=468712 1964 CHEVROLET BISCAYNE 350CI/TH-350 1968 CHEVROLET C-10 SWB LS1/4L60E

08-01-2011, 08:32 PM	#13
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Awesome build man!! any updates?? __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

08-07-2011, 06:05 PM	#15
jasonhall Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stillwater Oklahoma Posts: 829	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual lookin good!

08-07-2011, 07:42 PM	#16
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Looks great! Keep the pics coming! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-07-2011, 09:00 PM	#17
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice work man! do you powder coat your own small parts at home? __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

08-07-2011, 09:33 PM	#18
72 tigger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,223	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual You're doing it the right way- keep it up!



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08-08-2011, 03:38 PM	#19
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Nice pieces. The truck is coming along nicely. Keep it up. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

08-08-2011, 09:03 PM	#21
chase1873 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 97	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual Im in love... awesome truck, i love mine, but im a little jealous. subscribed __________________ Mike 1970 C10 swb step side... needs everything.

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08-10-2011, 07:48 PM	#23
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08-11-2011, 04:44 PM	#24
Hduramax Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Alto,Mi Posts: 164	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual just read your build from back to front, nice to see guys making progress on their projects cant wait to get back to mine. Really like the swap u have picked, modern power in a classic ride. Keep up the good work. __________________ 2008 HD 2010 Camaro 2ss (The Wife's Ride) 2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1300 "Busa" 1969 C-10 (under Construction) 2013 Sonic LT "LIVE LIFE,TASTE DEATH"

09-03-2011, 12:52 PM	#25
nibs JRods Garage Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: East Highland, CA Posts: 1,098	Re: Started my first frame off - 72 SWB LS1, 6-spd manual PERFECT! someone doing the same engine/trans swap as I am... in current day. I watch a couple build threads only to realize they are 5-6 years old. LOL definitely keeping up on this one __________________ Orange Julius-My dropmember'd, LS'd, SWB street machine...

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