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bobshotrodblazer · 04-04-2013, 09:36 PM

Doing a complete frame off on this 1971 leaf spring rear swb C/10

I've been doing these trucks as a hobby over 30 years now and I still enjoy it.

bobshotrodblazer · 04-04-2013, 09:48 PM

More pics

sandblast frame and paint chassis black

Rebuilt all brakes ,bushings ,balljoints,etc.
New ss brake lines and fuel line

bobshotrodblazer · 04-04-2013, 10:01 PM

More

New Eaton posi unit with 373 gears
BB springs
2 1/2" drop spindles\2" drop shackles in rear
5" drop leaf springs

bobshotrodblazer · 04-05-2013, 12:58 PM

continuing

Install nice 427 Big Block with a built 700r4
all Alan Grove brackets for v belt accessories
y pipes welded in for future electric cutouts

bobshotrodblazer · 04-05-2013, 03:32 PM

more pictures of progress

Tranny cooler and gas tank installed

**67cheby** · 04-06-2013, 02:35 PM

looking good !

bobshotrodblazer · 04-07-2013, 09:21 PM

Some of my other builds

bobshotrodblazer · 04-25-2013, 05:19 PM

Installed new 4 " lowered leaf springs in rear with 2" lowered shackles for a total of 6 " in the rear
Cut full coil out of new front BB springs along with 2 1/2 "drop spindle gives a total of 4 1/2" in front .Pretty sure I will cut more out of front spring but Im going to wait until I drive it .Set the bed on to cut hole for fuel neck .Going to use a blazer neck turned in and cover with stock blazer cover.

**lolife99** · 04-25-2013, 05:47 PM

You do NICE work!!!

bobshotrodblazer · 04-25-2013, 09:05 PM

thanks
heres another

**thelonerife** · 04-25-2013, 10:35 PM

Love the 4x4

bobshotrodblazer · 04-28-2013, 01:32 PM

Got the beast outside today on its own power and new brakes. Put the bad cab on just to test every thing out the new cab fab is next. Check out my temp. battery box on the fire wall and core support(pc.of 2x4)

CG · 04-28-2013, 01:43 PM

Well I guess you know what you are doing (lol). Nice work so far and a bunch of nice trucks you've already done.

This is a very lucky 71 to have found you =)

bobshotrodblazer · 05-01-2013, 03:03 PM

Started work On this other cab I picked up. The fire wall is already smoothed back to one piece (no lip)

Cutting out the existing dash and installing a a/c dash
It needs new outer rockers and a little kick panel floor work .other the that it's pretty sweet.

bobshotrodblazer · 05-17-2013, 02:07 PM

Finished gas fill. Had to weld up S pipe to around behind leaf spring shackle. Used a Marine fill cap on an old blazer cover

bobshotrodblazer · 05-17-2013, 05:33 PM

Cut drivers side rocker out . I never seen so many spot welds on one little piece.Must have been 40.
Test fit new rocker.

Weld up cab gas fill.
repair floor where po cutout too much for my removable cover i'm going to use

bobshotrodblazer · 06-01-2013, 09:03 PM

patching the dash today

bobshotrodblazer · 06-18-2013, 05:51 PM

dash welded in over the weekend

bobshotrodblazer · 06-18-2013, 05:52 PM

new wheel tubes and rubber floor mat installed

bobshotrodblazer · 06-18-2013, 05:56 PM

All my front end parts waiting to be installed

bobshotrodblazer · 07-25-2013, 09:27 AM

Installed my Lokar shifter .Bolts right to the back of the tranny. Works sweet.

bobshotrodblazer · 07-25-2013, 09:36 AM

Finished stripping old surface rust and old primer off my cab. Hit it with new etching primer. Next I will lay it on it's back and do the bottom which is structurally good just needs striping and paint.

bobshotrodblazer · 08-24-2013, 10:23 PM

fitting and adjusting sheet metal today

Hardesty454 · 08-26-2013, 12:41 AM

Awesome build. I like your previous projects as well!
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bobshotrodblazer · 08-31-2013, 05:27 PM

Setting up and adjusting sheet metal

04-04-2013, 09:36 PM	#1
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Working on a 71 swb Doing a complete frame off on this 1971 leaf spring rear swb C/10 I've been doing these trucks as a hobby over 30 years now and I still enjoy it. Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by bobshotrodblazer; 04-05-2013 at 01:32 PM. Reason: info

04-04-2013, 09:48 PM	#2
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb More pics sandblast frame and paint chassis black Rebuilt all brakes ,bushings ,balljoints,etc. New ss brake lines and fuel line Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by bobshotrodblazer; 04-05-2013 at 03:16 PM. Reason: info

04-04-2013, 10:01 PM	#3
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb More New Eaton posi unit with 373 gears BB springs 2 1/2" drop spindles\2" drop shackles in rear 5" drop leaf springs Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by bobshotrodblazer; 07-26-2013 at 09:21 AM. Reason: info

04-05-2013, 12:58 PM	#4
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb continuing Install nice 427 Big Block with a built 700r4 all Alan Grove brackets for v belt accessories y pipes welded in for future electric cutouts Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by bobshotrodblazer; 04-05-2013 at 01:25 PM. Reason: info

04-05-2013, 03:32 PM	#5
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb more pictures of progress Tranny cooler and gas tank installed Attached Images __________________ Bob

04-06-2013, 02:35 PM	#6
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Working on a 71 swb looking good ! __________________ 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

04-07-2013, 09:21 PM	#7
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Some of my other builds Attached Images __________________ Bob

04-25-2013, 05:19 PM	#8
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Installed new 4 " lowered leaf springs in rear with 2" lowered shackles for a total of 6 " in the rear Cut full coil out of new front BB springs along with 2 1/2 "drop spindle gives a total of 4 1/2" in front .Pretty sure I will cut more out of front spring but Im going to wait until I drive it .Set the bed on to cut hole for fuel neck .Going to use a blazer neck turned in and cover with stock blazer cover. Attached Images __________________ Bob

04-25-2013, 05:47 PM	#9
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Working on a 71 swb You do NICE work!!! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

04-25-2013, 09:05 PM	#10
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb thanks heres another Attached Images __________________ Bob

04-25-2013, 10:35 PM	#11
thelonerife Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville TN 37043 Posts: 8,702	Re: Working on a 71 swb Love the 4x4 __________________ Chuck 68swb Fleetside build ''Choncho'' http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374892 My trailer redo http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...69#post5893869 Chuy my 59 bug http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653798 Putnam 87 GMC Shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=707687

04-28-2013, 01:32 PM	#12
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Got the beast outside today on its own power and new brakes. Put the bad cab on just to test every thing out the new cab fab is next. Check out my temp. battery box on the fire wall and core support(pc.of 2x4) Attached Images __________________ Bob

04-28-2013, 01:43 PM	#13
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,019	Re: Working on a 71 swb Well I guess you know what you are doing (lol). Nice work so far and a bunch of nice trucks you've already done. This is a very lucky 71 to have found you =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

05-01-2013, 03:03 PM	#14
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Started work On this other cab I picked up. The fire wall is already smoothed back to one piece (no lip) Cutting out the existing dash and installing a a/c dash It needs new outer rockers and a little kick panel floor work .other the that it's pretty sweet. Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by bobshotrodblazer; 05-01-2013 at 03:09 PM. Reason: spelling

05-17-2013, 02:07 PM	#15
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Finished gas fill. Had to weld up S pipe to around behind leaf spring shackle. Used a Marine fill cap on an old blazer cover Attached Images __________________ Bob



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05-17-2013, 05:33 PM	#16
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Cut drivers side rocker out . I never seen so many spot welds on one little piece.Must have been 40. Test fit new rocker. Weld up cab gas fill. repair floor where po cutout too much for my removable cover i'm going to use Attached Images __________________ Bob

06-01-2013, 09:03 PM	#17
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb patching the dash today Attached Images __________________ Bob

06-18-2013, 05:51 PM	#18
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb dash welded in over the weekend Attached Images __________________ Bob

06-18-2013, 05:52 PM	#19
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb new wheel tubes and rubber floor mat installed Attached Images __________________ Bob

06-18-2013, 05:56 PM	#20
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb All my front end parts waiting to be installed Attached Images __________________ Bob

07-25-2013, 09:27 AM	#21
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Installed my Lokar shifter .Bolts right to the back of the tranny. Works sweet. Attached Images __________________ Bob

07-25-2013, 09:36 AM	#22
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Finished stripping old surface rust and old primer off my cab. Hit it with new etching primer. Next I will lay it on it's back and do the bottom which is structurally good just needs striping and paint. Attached Images __________________ Bob Last edited by bobshotrodblazer; 07-26-2013 at 09:32 AM.

08-24-2013, 10:23 PM	#23
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb fitting and adjusting sheet metal today Attached Images __________________ Bob

08-26-2013, 12:41 AM	#24
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: Working on a 71 swb Awesome build. I like your previous projects as well! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

08-31-2013, 05:27 PM	#25
bobshotrodblazer BigBlockBobby Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lake Worth, Florida Posts: 740	Re: Working on a 71 swb Setting up and adjusting sheet metal Attached Images __________________ Bob

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