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sighlurr · 01-12-2011, 01:48 PM

I picked up a longbed that was cut down to a shortbed last weekend. It's not the prettiest of projects, but it's a great driver for now until I finish my '61.

I've always wanted a camaro or a vet in this dark olive green color, but will always prefer these trucks over a car as a toy. So the idea is to build a pro-touring street truck with a static drop from Nate.

sighlurr · 01-12-2011, 01:52 PM

Had a new windshield installed yesterday. If I made sure I had a Precision brand gasket Monday morning, it would have saved me a ton of time this week!!

I stopped off to see "Krazy" Ray and Joe yesterday afternoon. They've got a ton of stuff out in Orangevale - see Parts section.

Spoke to Porterbuilt this morning and should be ordering the rear kit this afternoon...

sighlurr · 01-26-2011, 09:25 PM

Did some hillbilly paint/ body work.

This is only a temporary bed (missing wood floor) until I get the Porterbuilt Stage 2 kit installed and exhaust completed.

An attempt to not drive down property values too bad on my Ct. (as the most-hated neighbor) and reduce the "profiling" by Folsom's finest.

Zoomin · 01-26-2011, 09:43 PM

I like the project, and not only am I getting some arched eyebrows from the neighbors, the spousal unit is not real happy about it either. So I can sympathize with ya.

I like your project!

72BlckButy · 01-26-2011, 09:50 PM

Great looking project!

sjarrett71 · 01-26-2011, 10:05 PM

Any pics of the frame welds and such? I'm sure you checked it out and it was acceptable to you but I'd like to see anyway.

sighlurr · 01-26-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sjarrett71

Any pics of the frame welds and such? I'm sure you checked it out and it was acceptable to you but I'd like to see anyway.

It was done with a step cut and plated on the inside. The PO has done a dozen or so of these trucks. No pics yet, but I'm boxing it in 4 different spots to stiffen up the frame to go along with the pro-touring theme. So stay tuned..

**Dieselwrencher** · 01-26-2011, 10:32 PM

Nice truck, and cool project! I look forward to seeing this come together!

heeroyue2002 · 02-05-2011, 05:28 AM

looks nice

Sport/Truck · 02-05-2011, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dsigh

Had a new windshield installed yesterday. If I made sure I had a Precision brand gasket Monday morning, it would have saved me a ton of time this week!!

I stopped off to see "Krazy" Ray and Joe yesterday afternoon. They've got a ton of stuff out in Orangevale - see Parts section.

Spoke to Porterbuilt this morning and should be ordering the rear kit this afternoon...

Can you post a link for the windshield gasket? Do they have one with the chrome trim?

bigguy69 · 02-05-2011, 10:18 AM

I like the way it looks now!!

sighlurr · 02-05-2011, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

Can you post a link for the windshield gasket? Do they have one with the chrome trim?

There's the standard and then the custom that has a slot in the center for the chrome trim. I'll get a picture of the windshield trim early next week for you.

sighlurr · 02-07-2011, 11:52 AM

Sold my bed to heeroyue2002 Saturday morning and then headed out to Woodland to buy a new factory SW bed.

STOCKISH · 02-07-2011, 11:56 AM

Looks like a fun project. I love the pro touring idea! These trucks just look right with the big wheels and wide tires under the rear!

sighlurr · 03-06-2011, 02:56 PM

Got my new (used) bed and tailgate back from the blasters early last week. Both were taken down to bare metal and then sprayed with an epoxy primer. Installed the new grille and grille insert.

My wife and I ended up buying a house last week and will be moving back to the Bay Area. Although we're upgrading to a 3 car garage, we'll have CC&R's and I need to downsize. The movers show up next Friday (3-11) morning at 9AM.

This truck is posted in the Classifieds section, but also posted on an online auction site because I'm forced to sell and don't have a lot of time.

**Boog** · 03-06-2011, 03:32 PM

Hate to hear you're selling it but someone will take it and make a slick ride out of it.

heeroyue2002 · 03-06-2011, 04:03 PM

what are cc and r's?

Jacfourteen · 03-06-2011, 04:05 PM

Looks like a fun project, too bad it has to go. I'm sure someone will have fun with it though.

sighlurr · 03-06-2011, 04:32 PM

CCR's is a real estate term to keep dirt bags (like me) out of a neighborhood.
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travlinman · 03-06-2011, 04:41 PM

hmm.. where u moving too? im in sl and were looking to move out toward stockton in a cple months due to being waaaay expensive around these parts but maybe ill stick around and move next to u lol....just dont be mad when u hear the harley start at 530am....i figure if im up everyone else needs to be up too!

sighlurr · 03-06-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by travlinman

hmm.. where u moving too? im in sl and were looking to move out toward stockton in a cple months due to being waaaay expensive around these parts but maybe ill stick around and move next to u lol....just dont be mad when u hear the harley start at 530am....i figure if im up everyone else needs to be up too!

We're heading out to South Walnut Creek in the East Bay.

And thanks, but I've already got an alarm clock.

heeroyue2002 · 03-07-2011, 12:32 AM

wow i just looked the ccr up. good luck, i hope they dont have horrible rules.

sighlurr · 03-09-2011, 12:53 AM

Sold.

01-12-2011, 01:48 PM	#1
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	1971 swb rs/ss I picked up a longbed that was cut down to a shortbed last weekend. It's not the prettiest of projects, but it's a great driver for now until I finish my '61. I've always wanted a camaro or a vet in this dark olive green color, but will always prefer these trucks over a car as a toy. So the idea is to build a pro-touring street truck with a static drop from Nate. Attached Images

01-12-2011, 01:52 PM	#2
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Had a new windshield installed yesterday. If I made sure I had a Precision brand gasket Monday morning, it would have saved me a ton of time this week!! I stopped off to see "Krazy" Ray and Joe yesterday afternoon. They've got a ton of stuff out in Orangevale - see Parts section. Spoke to Porterbuilt this morning and should be ordering the rear kit this afternoon... Attached Images

01-26-2011, 09:25 PM	#3
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Did some hillbilly paint/ body work. This is only a temporary bed (missing wood floor) until I get the Porterbuilt Stage 2 kit installed and exhaust completed. An attempt to not drive down property values too bad on my Ct. (as the most-hated neighbor) and reduce the "profiling" by Folsom's finest. Attached Images

01-26-2011, 09:43 PM	#4
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss I like the project, and not only am I getting some arched eyebrows from the neighbors, the spousal unit is not real happy about it either. So I can sympathize with ya. I like your project! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro Last edited by Zoomin; 01-26-2011 at 09:44 PM.

01-26-2011, 09:50 PM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Great looking 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)

01-26-2011, 10:05 PM	#6
sjarrett71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rolla, MO Posts: 2,463	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Any pics of the frame welds and such? I'm sure you checked it out and it was acceptable to you but I'd like to see anyway. __________________ -Scott-

01-26-2011, 10:32 PM	#8
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Nice truck, and cool project! I look forward to seeing this come together! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

02-05-2011, 05:28 AM	#9
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss looks nice __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

02-05-2011, 10:18 AM	#11
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss I like the way it looks now!! __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67

02-07-2011, 11:52 AM	#13
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Sold my bed to heeroyue2002 Saturday morning and then headed out to Woodland to buy a new factory SW bed. Attached Images

02-07-2011, 11:56 AM	#14
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Looks like a fun project. I love the pro touring idea! These trucks just look right with the big wheels and wide tires under the rear! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-06-2011, 02:56 PM	#15
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Got my new (used) bed and tailgate back from the blasters early last week. Both were taken down to bare metal and then sprayed with an epoxy primer. Installed the new grille and grille insert. My wife and I ended up buying a house last week and will be moving back to the Bay Area. Although we're upgrading to a 3 car garage, we'll have CC&R's and I need to downsize. The movers show up next Friday (3-11) morning at 9AM. This truck is posted in the Classifieds section, but also posted on an online auction site because I'm forced to sell and don't have a lot of time. Attached Images

03-06-2011, 03:32 PM	#16
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,535	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Hate to hear you're selling it but someone will take it and make a slick ride out of it. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

03-06-2011, 04:03 PM	#17
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss what are cc and r's? __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

03-06-2011, 04:05 PM	#18
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03-06-2011, 04:32 PM	#19
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss CCR's is a real estate term to keep dirt bags (like me) out of a neighborhood. Posted via Mobile Device

03-06-2011, 04:41 PM	#20
travlinman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: stockton ca. Posts: 502	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss hmm.. where u moving too? im in sl and were looking to move out toward stockton in a cple months due to being waaaay expensive around these parts but maybe ill stick around and move next to u lol....just dont be mad when u hear the harley start at 530am....i figure if im up everyone else needs to be up too! __________________ 94 ls swap silverado 65 Pontiac 78 c30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 82 c30 crew cab dually ( now building ) 91 r30 crew cab dually (parted and gone) 69 swb-sold 71 lab sold all in progress......__ ..........._______ \|__\__ ..........\|__(O)______(O)] ........................

03-07-2011, 12:32 AM	#22
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss wow i just looked the ccr up. good luck, i hope they dont have horrible rules. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

03-09-2011, 12:53 AM	#23
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1971 swb rs/ss Sold.

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