Teen Truck Build 83 swb - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Backroads67** · 09-08-2020, 09:26 PM

My son turned 14 in feb so he is interested in a truck project. I ran across an 83 swb couple weeks ago, blown engine, but solid, previous texas truck, saved from the crusher.
He was able buy it himself from his summer job for the asking price of $450.

We have a year and a half for the father son project, start slow and hit it hard next spring. He is excited (and I am too!).

Nick_R_23 · 09-09-2020, 10:38 PM

Nice score! Awesome choice for a first vehicle!

Matt Man · 09-11-2020, 02:47 AM

Looks really solid for Iowa and is apple red on top of it (my 81 is that color). Looking forward to the build.

**Backroads67** · 09-11-2020, 12:41 PM

Thanks.

It is really solid, only had to drive 20 miles to get it, just some cab corner work, and a spot under the left tail light. it will be going to a dark blue metallic.

69Tom · 09-11-2020, 01:00 PM

That's great. Good luck with the build!

**Palf70Step** · 09-11-2020, 01:42 PM

Nice. Looking forward to see what ya'll do with it.

**Corts60** · 09-11-2020, 02:17 PM

Excellent! What a fun build that will be with your son.

**Backroads67** · 03-28-2023, 11:35 PM

Just some update of photos, keep thinking “do this later” well over a year later now. Last summer chassis blasted, assembled.

**Backroads67** · 03-28-2023, 11:39 PM

He’s learning. Doing a great job.

**Backroads67** · 03-28-2023, 11:44 PM

More progress

**Backroads67** · 03-28-2023, 11:50 PM

And more… he’s a pretty good fabricator with some guidance.

**Backroads67** · 03-28-2023, 11:55 PM

And yes that’s a 72 dash going in the square body.😁

**Backroads67** · 03-29-2023, 12:08 AM

Hopefully going in booth for paint in a few weeks. He’s spent most of his spring break on final blocking of cab and bed.

zden · 03-29-2023, 11:10 AM

It's looking great! I love that blue! He will definitely appreciate what he is learning now later in life!

**Corts60** · 03-31-2023, 05:09 AM

Whoa you caught me off guard with that 67-72 dash in there! Nice fab work!

**Advanced Design** · 03-31-2023, 11:30 AM

It is awesome to see a young person learning and working on their vehicle project! The dash change will turn a few heads too. Cool idea.

Scott91370 · 03-31-2023, 02:55 PM

I wish I would have thought about that 72 dash thing. I like the placement of the radio and controls so much more!!!

Coming alog nicely!!

What blue is that?
Askign because we did Admiral Blue Metallic from the 2016/17 Corvette - looks similar on a computer monitor.

**mongocanfly** · 03-31-2023, 03:43 PM

i agree with Doug....the dash is a nice touch..!!!!

**Backroads67** · 03-31-2023, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mongocanfly

i agree with Doug....the dash is a nice touch..!!!!

I was kinda back and forth on it at first but I really like it.
Adapted 67-72 a/c faceplate to the square body climate controls. The levers lined up really well.

**Backroads67** · 03-31-2023, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott91370

I wish I would have thought about that 72 dash thing. I like the placement of the radio and controls so much more!!!

Coming alog nicely!!

What blue is that?
Askign because we did Admiral Blue Metallic from the 2016/17 Corvette - looks similar on a computer monitor.

It’s Kona Blue.

LT7A · 10-01-2023, 11:04 AM

Tons of good stuff here. Do you have paint on it now?

**dagnabbitt** · 10-04-2023, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backroads67

And yes that’s a 72 dash going in the square body.😁

That is such a good idea!!! I don't recall ever seeing anyone doing that before. I'll bet it looks great when it is done.

Keith Seymore · 10-05-2023, 07:16 AM

That's awesome!

It's coming along nicely and gonna be a really nice rig when completed.

K

Keith Seymore · 10-05-2023, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Backroads67

Adapted 67-72 a/c faceplate to the square body climate controls. The levers lined up really well.

I should do that with my GMT800. Get rid of all the electrons and put levers in there.

Want heat? BAM! Slide the lever without even looking.

Defrost? BAM!

I practically have to pull over to adjust the heat or a/c the way it is now.

K

SCOTI · 10-17-2023, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

I should do that with my GMT800. Get rid of all the electrons and put levers in there.

Want heat? BAM! Slide the lever without even looking.

Defrost? BAM!

I practically have to pull over to adjust the heat or a/c the way it is now.

K

Ditto!
I've been considering utilizing an earlier C10 dash ('62) in my OBS CC truck. All the plastic stuff breaking & the cheapy actuators for the blend doors failing has me frustrated more often than not.

09-08-2020, 09:26 PM	#1
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Teen Truck Build 83 swb My son turned 14 in feb so he is interested in a truck project. I ran across an 83 swb couple weeks ago, blown engine, but solid, previous texas truck, saved from the crusher. He was able buy it himself from his summer job for the asking price of $450. We have a year and a half for the father son project, start slow and hit it hard next spring. He is excited (and I am too!). Attached Images __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup Last edited by Backroads67; 09-08-2020 at 09:52 PM.

09-09-2020, 10:38 PM	#2
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 881	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Nice score! Awesome choice for a first vehicle!

09-11-2020, 02:47 AM	#3
Matt Man Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buhl, Idaho Posts: 1,438	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Looks really solid for Iowa and is apple red on top of it (my 81 is that color). Looking forward to the build. __________________ 86 c30 crew cab dually 454/400 4/6 drop SOLD 1-8-11 1981 chevy K10 short Bed Scottsdale SOLD 10-26-2020 67 GMC Stepside Straight six/3 on the tree "The Peach" 2020 Silverado Double Cab LT Z71 5.3 8 speed Daily Driver K10 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671934 The Peach build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=733903

09-11-2020, 12:41 PM	#4
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Thanks. It is really solid, only had to drive 20 miles to get it, just some cab corner work, and a spot under the left tail light. it will be going to a dark blue metallic. __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup

09-11-2020, 01:00 PM	#5
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb That's great. Good luck with the build!

09-11-2020, 01:42 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,110	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Nice. Looking forward to see what ya'll do with it. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-11-2020, 02:17 PM	#7
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Excellent! What a fun build that will be with your son. __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

03-28-2023, 11:35 PM	#8
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Just some update of photos, keep thinking “do this later” well over a year later now. Last summer chassis blasted, assembled. Attached Images __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup

03-28-2023, 11:39 PM	#9
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb He’s learning. Doing a great job. Attached Images __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup

03-28-2023, 11:44 PM	#10
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb More progress Attached Images __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup

03-28-2023, 11:50 PM	#11
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb And more… he’s a pretty good fabricator with some guidance. Attached Images __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup

03-28-2023, 11:55 PM	#12
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb And yes that’s a 72 dash going in the square body.😁 Attached Images __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup

03-29-2023, 12:08 AM	#13
Backroads67 Active Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Washington, Ia. Posts: 114	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Hopefully going in booth for paint in a few weeks. He’s spent most of his spring break on final blocking of cab and bed. Attached Images __________________ 72 K10 swb in progress 67 C10 swb 66 chevelle SS Conv 40 Plymouth pickup

03-29-2023, 11:10 AM	#14
zden Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Montgomery, TX Posts: 72	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb It's looking great! I love that blue! He will definitely appreciate what he is learning now later in life! __________________ 1966 Chevrolet Suburban 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

03-31-2023, 05:09 AM	#15
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Whoa you caught me off guard with that 67-72 dash in there! Nice fab work! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)



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03-31-2023, 11:30 AM	#16
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb It is awesome to see a young person learning and working on their vehicle project! The dash change will turn a few heads too. Cool idea. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

03-31-2023, 02:55 PM	#17
Scott91370 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Burleson, Tx Posts: 34	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb I wish I would have thought about that 72 dash thing. I like the placement of the radio and controls so much more!!! Coming alog nicely!! What blue is that? Askign because we did Admiral Blue Metallic from the 2016/17 Corvette - looks similar on a computer monitor. __________________ Scott 1982 GMC Sierra

03-31-2023, 03:43 PM	#18
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,663	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb i agree with Doug....the dash is a nice touch..!!!! __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-01-2023, 11:04 AM	#21
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,615	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb Tons of good stuff here. Do you have paint on it now?

10-05-2023, 07:16 AM	#23
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,214	Re: Teen Truck Build 83 swb That's awesome! It's coming along nicely and gonna be a really nice rig when completed. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

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