My '87 SWB Project w/pics!!

[JohnC]

Sweet!

[silvereagle07]

Gotta love new parts!

[Jonboy]

Are you done yet?

[twoodson]

Jonboy - Ahhhh he got jokes!!! Almost done, as a matter of fact the energy suspension motor mount inserts came in today from Performance suspension that were backordered. Time to get bizzy!!

[Jonboy]

Yeah, if you could just get GM parts you would be all set. Time to jack up the parts guys in the morning, I guess.

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by twoodson

Jonboy - Ahhhh he got jokes!!! Almost done, as a matter of fact the energy suspension motor mount inserts came in today from Performance suspension that were backordered. Time to get bizzy!!

HeyTwoodson--- can you PM me a item number on those motor mounts please?

I'll be close to catching up to you by mid-April...

[twoodson]

Hello everyone here is some latest pics; not much at all however I am slow pokin' alone. I hate to be a teaser but hopefully I can get back full swing very quick. The first pic is the Edelbrock Tie Rod Adjustment sleeves brand new, the 2nd pic is the motor mounts assembled with the Energy Suspension motor mount inserts, the 3rd pic shows some of the front suspension components (upper/lower control arm with tie rods bolted/pressed in, tie rods with edelbrock sleeves, pitman arm, idler arm, doetsch tech shocks with grey boots). I removed the edelbrock stickers from the adjustment sleeves. Also the upper control arms doesn't have bump stomps. I received some from energy suspension but they will not pull thru and I destroyed one trying to. I got the lower control arm bump stops from the dealer and they are rubber which is fine, but they don't offer the uppers so at this point I may take a chance and order some from LMC that are rubber. The 4th pic is the dirty dingo mounted to the block on the driver side, that rusted bolt will be removed. The 5th pic is the dirty dingo mounted to the block on the passenger side & the lower a/c mouting bracket will come off as well since I am going with the kwik performance relocation kit. Anyway hope you guys enjoy. Next on the list is the rear disc brake kit, rotors & hardware for the front. I will keep you guys updated. Enjoy!!!

[JohnC]

Looking good man!

[twoodson]

Another minor picture update: I received my rear disc brake kit yesterday and everything looks good, I'm going to either rattle can or powder coat all the mounting brackets as well as the e-brake lever brackets on the calipers which I will have to take off. Other than that just gathering parts. I still need to get front rotors, bearings, etc. My buddy Jon suggested to paint the calipers red and not the color of the truck which I believe I am going to do. Anyways enjoy and I will keep everyone updated. Almost time for rolling chassis.

[West Texas Z]

Wow, I just read all 10 pages of progress. Its fantastic the level of patience and hardwork. Thumbs up!!

[Jonboy]

Triveno is hard core. I guess they teach that in Player college.

[twoodson]

West Texas Z - Thanks for the kind words, I have had to learn patience and do a lot of late night internet reading, phone calling, & texting to members of this board to make it happen. Trying to do much as I can to save $$$$. Time & $$$$ is my problem; 13yr old son plays AAU basketball & 2 6yr old twin girls playing soccer for the 1st time. Jonboy and I always giving each other sh&%. He has been a huge help especially since he works right up the street from were I live.

Jonboy - yep they did at the University of Jon C College "Home of the Original Player & Pimp"

Hopefully I will graduate one day...lol you guys take care

[lilpoindexter]

I got the same Doetsch tech shocks...summit sells them as their house brand...lots of people hate on them...but so far so good in my case.

[JohnC]

Looks good man!


Be careful what Jon suggests though. It usually costs more money that way.

[Jonboy]

Originally Posted by JohnC

Looks good man!


Be careful what Jon suggests though. It usually costs more money that way.

Who, me?

[Gordonr1973]

Originally Posted by lilpoindexter

I got the same Doetsch tech shocks...summit sells them as their house brand...lots of people hate on them...but so far so good in my case.

I've used them on 3 of my lowered trucks over the years and I like them....they are a little stiff though.

The build & progress is looking great as usual Twoodson!!

[twoodson]

lilpoindexter: Yeah I did not have any issues with my old set and I was pretty happy with them

JohnC: Thanks boss, Yeah ole Jon tends to have that affect, it's not just the money it also costs more time.lol

jonboy: yes sirrrr that would be you my friend..lol

[twoodson]

West Texas Z: Thanks chief, yeah I chose silver because I wanted a more sinister look with some custom and original as well. The color that I am leaning toward is from 2006-2007 if not mistaken, Viper GTS Blue Pearl.

[Gordonr1973]

Updates, updates, updates??

[stepside83]

this is an awesome build, where did you end up getting your disc brake kit for the rear?, i cant wait to see more of this build

[twoodson]

Gordon1973 - Hey Boss, the truck has been kind of on a stand still. In a nutshell I started two projects at one time, the other was a 1970 VW Bug that was my first car that I had in high school and I am trying to wrap it up in the next 4-6 months for my 20 year class reunion. As for the truck all front suspension is either painted/powdercoated, wrapped up, and stored in boxes. I have some pics that I will post, nothing big just I got my calipers painted red and some of the levers that goes with the brackets were coated polished ceramic.

stepside83 - Thanks Boss, I plan on having a rolling chassis by June and then it should be downhill after that, we'll see. I ended up with the Blackbirds Custom Trucks kit. I will post some pics of the calipers and rotors that I painted.

[stepside83]

o ok dont mean to drag this on and keep you from building your truck lol, but was it an easy kit to install? everything needed came with kit? ive been looking at this my self and just wanted to see how some who actually has bought this liked it, thanks again, and cant wait to see more, looking killer

[twoodson]

stepside83 - I haven't installed it on the rear end yet and yes everything came with the kit and I purchased the brake/hoses with it as well. TVBlazer did the install to his blazer as well as Dennis aka Menace121978. In my opinion it was a good kit, also CaptainFab who is a member/vendor here on the board makes the brackets and also gives you a parts list with part #'s if you want to cut some costs. Yeah I can't wait to get back on it real soon!!!

[twoodson]

Update - Not much guys but jonboy suggested to post some pics. Basically I had my disc brake brackets powder coated silver which I thought I took a pic of before I boxed them away, however I did take some pics of the rear rotors that I painted and also the rear calipers that I painted as well. Enjoy. Trust me when I get back on it I will send pics as the install goes, guaranteed!!!

[JohnC]

OK I remember your post about them now. I thought they looked familiar, but just didn't put the two together. I talked to ocbaud this last weekend at the Oklahoma Meet about his a little bit. They look really good!!