Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" - Page 13 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*Stitch* · 03-11-2011, 09:54 PM

I got some more done to the little diesel tonight...kinda picked at it some...took the rear springs loose and got them below the axle...took the upper control arms loose...tomorrow morning I'm gonna get up and paint everything new I have to go up under the truck and then I'm gonna get me some breakfast and hopefully by the time I get back the paint will be dry and I can start putting it together...

I can't wait to get it back on the ground and looking good...

*Stitch* · 03-13-2011, 02:33 AM

Got the flip kit installed and almost got all the front suspension back together...just need to get the steering put back together and the front will be done too...I started polishing one of the front wheels tonight...there's alot of brake dust on them...they're coming clean and shiny but it's alot of work...hopefully tomorrow I'll get the suspension all buttoned up and get the wheels polished up some...then I can roll it out in the daylight and take some pics of it

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-13-2011, 06:15 PM

is it done yet?

*nbpro* · 03-13-2011, 06:32 PM

I hear you on those wheels. it's always a lot of work to keep things clean and get things back to the original state. this trucks gonna look awesome when you get done. keep up the good work, and take pics. lol

STOCKISH · 03-13-2011, 09:35 PM

Hurry up with the pics man!!!

*Stitch* · 03-13-2011, 09:59 PM

Ok ok here's some crappy iPhone pics...it's sitting on the bumpstops in the rear. I still need to take them out. I also think the front might need to come down another half inch or so. I'm gonna wait to see if it settles any. I also still need to finish the tranny swap before I'm riding down the road again. When I finish the tranny swap I'll get the rear bumpstops out.

Posted via Mobile Device

STOCKISH · 03-13-2011, 10:12 PM

Looks great buddy!

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-13-2011, 10:12 PM

i want mine that low now

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-13-2011, 10:14 PM

same post time wow are u going to put a sport bumper on that or keep the step?

*Stitch* · 03-13-2011, 10:25 PM

I'm gonna put a boltless sport bumper in the rear and a boltless front bumper on it. I was gonna take the step bumper off for now I think
Posted via Mobile Device

mooseknuckles · 03-13-2011, 10:35 PM

looks awesome man!

*Stitch* · 03-13-2011, 10:38 PM

Thanks alot. It took alot of hard work to get it there. While I had it apart for the spindles I replaced the upper and lower balljoints, upper and lower control arm bushings, inner and outer tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm, front brake pads and turned the front rotors. I replaced everything to do with the steering, suspension, and brakes lol. It's totally rebuilt. Now I just need to get the tranny swap finished and an alignment and I'll be able to drive her some again. I can't wait.
Posted via Mobile Device

menace121978 · 03-13-2011, 10:41 PM

looks awesome tucker!!! love it

*Stitch* · 03-13-2011, 10:53 PM

that means alot coming from 'the great Menace' lol...seriously thanks digger...I can't wait to get the tranny swapped and get it back on the road...

menace121978 · 03-13-2011, 10:56 PM

not so great lately

my new jeep is just toooooo much fun

*Stitch* · 03-13-2011, 10:58 PM

that's just like me...my new 'big' diesel with the duramax is just tooooo much fun...I know exactly how you feel...

spudz · 03-14-2011, 09:39 AM

I like it.... can I have it?

*Stitch* · 03-14-2011, 10:39 AM

Lol your the second person that's asked me to 'gift' the truck to them. And the answer's no lol
Posted via Mobile Device

*nbpro* · 03-14-2011, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudz

i like it.... Can i have it?

x2

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-14-2011, 06:20 PM

after all that it needs a wash badly and some chrome on the tail gate and the cab

DBLSPRT68 · 03-14-2011, 06:22 PM

I think it's sittin perfect right there

*Stitch* · 03-14-2011, 07:13 PM

Yeah I definitely need to give her a bath. It's been a good while since she's had soap on her lol. And I need to find me a decent tailgate band to put on her. I already have a bunch of sets of cab trim to pick from. I also need to out my emblems on the truck. There's still the details to do now.

Btw thanks fellas for the compliments. It means alot

Posted via Mobile Device

*87 chevy silverado* · 03-14-2011, 07:21 PM

you should donate that bumper to my frame cus the one on my truck is welded on... thats wen u take it off

*Stitch* · 03-15-2011, 08:57 AM

This past weekend when I was lowering the truck I noticed the rear leaf pack didn't have 5 leafs in it like I've heard it should from other people. I just figured that's how it was. So I didn't think anymore about it. Well last night I ran into a little snag. The truck was sitting on the bumpstops in the rear. I removed the rubber out of the bump stops just to see where the truck would sit. When I removed the rubber, the rear end lowered down another 2". So now it's too low in the back. I have another set of leaf springs from my dads truck that I parted out last year. I went and looked at them and it had five leafs. So sometime this week hopefully I'll be able to get over there and get the rear leaf springs swapped out. Hopefully the new springs in the rear will raise it up enough and give it the rake I'm looking for so I don't have to lower the front anymore
Posted via Mobile Device

VA72C10 · 03-15-2011, 10:58 AM

Sounds like it sits nice to me

Just lower the front another 1 1/2" or so...

03-11-2011, 09:54 PM	#301
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" I got some more done to the little diesel tonight...kinda picked at it some...took the rear springs loose and got them below the axle...took the upper control arms loose...tomorrow morning I'm gonna get up and paint everything new I have to go up under the truck and then I'm gonna get me some breakfast and hopefully by the time I get back the paint will be dry and I can start putting it together... I can't wait to get it back on the ground and looking good...

03-13-2011, 02:33 AM	#302
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Got the flip kit installed and almost got all the front suspension back together...just need to get the steering put back together and the front will be done too...I started polishing one of the front wheels tonight...there's alot of brake dust on them...they're coming clean and shiny but it's alot of work...hopefully tomorrow I'll get the suspension all buttoned up and get the wheels polished up some...then I can roll it out in the daylight and take some pics of it

03-13-2011, 06:15 PM	#303
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" is it done yet?

03-13-2011, 06:32 PM	#304
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" I hear you on those wheels. it's always a lot of work to keep things clean and get things back to the original state. this trucks gonna look awesome when you get done. keep up the good work, and take pics. lol

03-13-2011, 09:35 PM	#305
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Hurry up with the pics man!!! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-13-2011, 09:59 PM	#306
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Ok ok here's some crappy iPhone pics...it's sitting on the bumpstops in the rear. I still need to take them out. I also think the front might need to come down another half inch or so. I'm gonna wait to see if it settles any. I also still need to finish the tranny swap before I'm riding down the road again. When I finish the tranny swap I'll get the rear bumpstops out. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 10:12 PM	#307
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Looks great buddy! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

03-13-2011, 10:12 PM	#308
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" i want mine that low now

03-13-2011, 10:14 PM	#309
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" same post time wow are u going to put a sport bumper on that or keep the step?

03-13-2011, 10:25 PM	#310
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" I'm gonna put a boltless sport bumper in the rear and a boltless front bumper on it. I was gonna take the step bumper off for now I think Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 10:35 PM	#311
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" looks awesome man! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

03-13-2011, 10:38 PM	#312
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Thanks alot. It took alot of hard work to get it there. While I had it apart for the spindles I replaced the upper and lower balljoints, upper and lower control arm bushings, inner and outer tie rods, pitman arm, idler arm, front brake pads and turned the front rotors. I replaced everything to do with the steering, suspension, and brakes lol. It's totally rebuilt. Now I just need to get the tranny swap finished and an alignment and I'll be able to drive her some again. I can't wait. Posted via Mobile Device

03-13-2011, 10:41 PM	#313
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" looks awesome tucker!!! love it __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

03-13-2011, 10:53 PM	#314
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" that means alot coming from 'the great Menace' lol...seriously thanks digger...I can't wait to get the tranny swapped and get it back on the road...

03-13-2011, 10:56 PM	#315
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" not so great lately my new jeep is just toooooo much fun __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-13-2011, 10:58 PM	#316
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" that's just like me...my new 'big' diesel with the duramax is just tooooo much fun...I know exactly how you feel...

03-14-2011, 09:39 AM	#317
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" I like it.... can I have it? __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

03-14-2011, 10:39 AM	#318
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Lol your the second person that's asked me to 'gift' the truck to them. And the answer's no lol Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2011, 06:20 PM	#320
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" after all that it needs a wash badly and some chrome on the tail gate and the cab Last edited by 87 chevy silverado; 03-14-2011 at 06:20 PM.

03-14-2011, 06:22 PM	#321
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" I think it's sittin perfect right there __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

03-14-2011, 07:13 PM	#322
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Yeah I definitely need to give her a bath. It's been a good while since she's had soap on her lol. And I need to find me a decent tailgate band to put on her. I already have a bunch of sets of cab trim to pick from. I also need to out my emblems on the truck. There's still the details to do now. Btw thanks fellas for the compliments. It means alot Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2011, 07:21 PM	#323
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" you should donate that bumper to my frame cus the one on my truck is welded on... thats wen u take it off Last edited by 87 chevy silverado; 03-14-2011 at 07:22 PM.

03-15-2011, 08:57 AM	#324
Stitch Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Where I come from, it's cornbread and chicken... Posts: 3,122	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" This past weekend when I was lowering the truck I noticed the rear leaf pack didn't have 5 leafs in it like I've heard it should from other people. I just figured that's how it was. So I didn't think anymore about it. Well last night I ran into a little snag. The truck was sitting on the bumpstops in the rear. I removed the rubber out of the bump stops just to see where the truck would sit. When I removed the rubber, the rear end lowered down another 2". So now it's too low in the back. I have another set of leaf springs from my dads truck that I parted out last year. I went and looked at them and it had five leafs. So sometime this week hopefully I'll be able to get over there and get the rear leaf springs swapped out. Hopefully the new springs in the rear will raise it up enough and give it the rake I'm looking for so I don't have to lower the front anymore Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by Stitch; 03-15-2011 at 08:58 AM.

03-15-2011, 10:58 AM	#325
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Streetrod Farm Truck build..."the Diesel" Sounds like it sits nice to me Just lower the front another 1 1/2" or so... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.