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01-15-2021, 05:56 AM | #1 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
This thing still incarcerated??
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01-16-2021, 01:32 PM | #2 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
Yea. getting closer though. The point where all 4 panels meet on each side(door,fender,cowl,hood) wasnt designed to fit well or tight. Its a process to figure out where to cut and move being that every move of one panel affects the remaining 3 panel gaps. Im well vested in this truck so its getting finished I forecast about spring time or so. Stayin on it, I wont disappoint.
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01-17-2021, 04:55 AM | #3 | |
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I've been wanting to build one of these for years and finally picked one up a couple months ago. It's already down to the frame and starting to stockpile parts and strip the body down to bare metal. I don't think it will be anything as crazy as yours, but you never know. It is a sickness, but I'm cool with it. Too many great ideas on this build threads that lead you down a rabbit hole. |
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01-17-2021, 05:19 AM | #4 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
Yep. It can get out of hand.
Ive done it a few times. I would suggest not to get carried away buying parts ahead of time. Usually it takes years to finish a complete build. You likely will change your mind on some things and could get stuck with unwanted parts. One stage at a time. Start with chassis (frame/suspension/brakes), drivetrain (rear end), plumbing (brake/fuel lines), motor & trans, exhaust, body, in that order. Only buy parts for the stage you are in. This way you can have good access to your work without barriers like Laying out exhaust or mounting a motor/trans with the cab/body in the way. Be careful, eye protection n such. Enjoy the journey. Last edited by Inverter; 01-17-2021 at 05:52 AM. |
10-08-2021, 11:36 AM | #5 | |
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Please tell me that this isn't still in lockdown... |
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01-16-2021, 11:29 AM | #6 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
I am intrigued by this build. A combination of brute force and finesse. You appeared to have had a direct set of goals and didn't get sidetracked. I like the simplicity.
I'd like to see the chassis that you're working on and hear the reasoning behind the work you're doing. Both of them. I don't seem to know what the word is for multiple chassis. Nor does the speak and spell on my phone. |
01-16-2021, 01:57 PM | #7 | |
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This is my latest work. Its my 98 Im rebuilding. SFBD w/ C/O’s, tri-3 Link. 2x4 1/8” wall & 1.5 round tube. [ |
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01-17-2021, 01:42 AM | #8 | |
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I've been doing some tweaks to my OBS '99 CC SWB as well. Definitely not to your extent but a little lower than it was w/some fresh steering gear.
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01-17-2021, 01:53 AM | #9 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
Thanks. I tried to sell the 98, almost couldn't give it away... I still have feelings for it so I disassembled it and said F it, I try something diff.
They just have great lines. Im going to raise the fender arches and run my 30+” tires with a 5” ride height. These pics are better. I work on it a little each day. Last edited by Inverter; 01-17-2021 at 02:02 AM. |
01-17-2021, 02:43 AM | #10 | |
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01-16-2021, 01:49 PM | #11 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
I really like the look of your cab floor. Rubber floor mat with the hump not covered by the mat. Outside the box, but looks right.
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01-16-2021, 02:09 PM | #12 |
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Cool. When I did the auto to stick conversion i had already finished the flooring and glued it down in some places. I think its a nice contrast and easy to do. The mats and carpet , to me, never lay down well over the tall humps.
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10-08-2021, 12:34 PM | #13 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
Impressive work....Why buy what you can make!
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10-09-2021, 12:21 AM | #14 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
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10-09-2021, 12:56 AM | #15 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
You did all that work to make it a lowered shortbed? Congratulations?
Sorry, I liked it better as a longbed. |
10-09-2021, 10:14 AM | #16 |
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Re: Anyone can buy an SWB...
And we're ok w/you guys. Nothing wrong w/long beds if thats your thing. '"All that work" was a wee bit more than just going from a LWB to SWB.
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