71 4x4 SWB

[DWilbur]

The seats look awesome.
I ended up doing my seats for my car my self cost me $1,754.38 for 2 buckets and back seat. I got quotes for $5,300 to $8,000.00. They look like brand new.

[hevy_chevy67]

Well my 69 2wd is done for the most part. There are things to do on it yet but they will get finished as I continue to drive it. So after being away from my 4x4 for over a year I can get back to it.

I hung the doors this weekend before I end up tripping over them and it's getting me excited again. I ended up buying a brand new box as well as the original one went to my 2wd build. It matched quite closely so I figured I would use it on that truck. It's mostly just a bunch of assembly stuff left as the truck is running and can be moved under its own power.

[hevy_chevy67]

Bump on this old thread.

Lost ambition on this truck so for the past couple years I built a 2wd shortbox and a 69 Suburban. So turning back to this one now with motivation again! I bought this truck when I was 17 and I'm now 34 so it deserves to finally get back on the road.

But plans are changing. I've decided to rip out the 350 and 4 speed and throw a 5.3 in it. I've got my donor engine and will be using the 4l60e. Dakota digital gauges, lokar floor shifter, advance adapters kit and my wiring harness are ordered. So playing the waiting game now. But this thing will get done this winter, and hopefully get the box painted shortly after.

Picture is me loading it up this past weekend to haul it to the shop for the winter.

[rpatowers]

You mention a "radio conversion." Please tell me what that entails.

Thanks!

[hevy_chevy67]

Originally Posted by rpatowers

You mention a "radio conversion." Please tell me what that entails.

Thanks!

Basically upgrades the original radio to have Bluetooth, USB capability, etc. Makes it a modern radio while keeping the factory look.

[hevy_chevy67]

Making some progress.

5.3/4l60 is all bolted in attached to the np205 with the Advance Adapters kit.

I used the Dirty Dingo crossmember. I was hoping I could get away without a lift kit, but the springs are old and likely sagged a bit so I did not have the clearance I need from the front diff, so I went with a 2" Tuff Country lift kit. New springs all the way around.

Slowly knocking things off, I imagine it will be running in the next 4-6 weeks. Then just finishing up all the odds and ends, putting interior back together, and then paint the box.

I also snagged some 15 x 8 four nub steel wheels, so excited to get those cleaned up and painted and throw on. I have a set of dog dish caps to go with them as well.