Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Awesome! You know we're gonna wanna see some pics! lol

Thanks. I've been trying, but for some reason I can't save them or link them. Other than one tiny pic So here's the link to the ad for anyone interested
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1970-...exp=true#v4-40

[VA72C10]

Here's a little something else I scored tonight...might have been bidding against someone here for all I know but I was very happy with the deal I got on them on ebay. New CPP modular 2" drop spindles with Wilwood calipers. Jastos has been stepping up in upgrading this truck and I've done the same on some parts I've gotten good deals on. well since he got the Awesome rims, we needed something nicer behind those big rollers. I also over the last few weeks have picked up porterbuilt front shock mounts and new shocks and porterbuilt rear trac bar/shock mounts.

[Toxic Orange]

Good score on both.. Interested in seeing the project come together.

[zicc1835]

X2

[67cheby]

nice !

[VA72C10]

got the truck (well....at least the frame I'll be using ) Back in my driveway. It was a costly thing but glad it's here now. Looking forward to July 8th when I should get the other truck and can start swapping things over shortly after that and get a real move-on with the project.

Picture with Proj#2 in the garage from yesterday (you can also see the cpp boxes with the willwood brakes in the garage door opening )

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

While we started with this excellent foundation...
...this truck will be very different....about the only similarities are it is a Short bed, will be 1970 Mulsane blue, and have 20's (now 22's) with air ride....

68 front end
1970 Mulsane blue (converted to bc/cc)
Stock stlye 68 lower trim new from Mar-k
Wood bed (wood & stain tbd)
350/350 combo custom painted (now upgraded to 468/400 combo! )
Vintage air A/C
shaved one of a kind tailgate
shaved upper dash
shaved firewall
shaved drip rails
22" Raceline Deceptives. 22x8.5 22x10
Two Nitto 265/35/22 and two 285/35/22
Accuair E-level complete air ride setup
5 gallon Accuair tank with dual Viair compressors
d2600 bags on 4 corners
CPP modular drop spindles with Wilwood disc brakes in the front
c-notched rear
Porterbuilt adjustable trac bar
Porterbuilt front shock mounts
front factory sway bar
New rear sway bar
Power brakes (new CPP complete booster/master/prop setup)
Power steering (rebuilt Big block factory setup)
Factory style black interior with bench seat
Tach dash with Air pressure
Tilt steering with Perfect stock wheel
ECE hidden hitch with flip up license plate

Updated the list with the new additions...this truck is going to be sweet!

[Rusbuilt]

Sounds sweet! When do you think it will be complete?

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Rusbuilt

Sounds sweet! When do you think it will be complete?

When I get the new cab/bed on the 8th the project will start back in full swing the following weekend....and will be about 2 months fast-forwarded from where it's at right now. I don't have a firm ETA since I travel so much for my job and I sometimes only get a week or two notice before I am sent somewhere...

[VA72C10]

Getting excited that the truck (cab and bed I'll be using) will be here in 5 days! Hope to get the cab and bed swapped over on the 20th with help of some fellow board members!

[VA72C10]

Happy 4th everyone!

[STOCKISH]

Looking forward to progress once the new parts roll in!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looking forward to progress once the new parts roll in!

Thanks, me too!

Old Rusty C10 delivered the new cab/bed for me yesterday. Thanks Bob!!!

I got it tucked away in the garage....will try to find some time later this week to work on it...

[VA72C10]

Really stinks having a super tight garage (it's a 2 car but full of stuff ) that doesn't allow me to work on the truck in the garage. Been raining off and on every day so I can't pull the truck out. (cab is in primer, no glass, etc.) I'm happy to have a garage

[1972BackInBlackC10]

sent you a pm

[Bennett68C10]

Can't wait to see some more progress on this truck, it will be sweet when finished. I really love those wheels too.
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[VA72C10]

Thanks. Going to be a really cool truck for sure. Similar to yours in many ways but different enough to be individual....and not quite as low

[70LonghornCST]

Great work, Jonathan! And glad to hear that you are doing something that you love to do. Subscribed for the long haul

[1972BackInBlackC10]

sent you another pm

[VA72C10]

Got the Boyd welding tank in today. Powder coated silver to look like aluminum but be a lot easier to clean. Looks great!





Also a pic of the wilwoods


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[VA72C10]

Sadly I am not going to be able to complete this project with my new job. I'm just never home and when I am I have other responsibilities and limited family time (that I don't get enough of). So the project is being parted out so I can refund the deposit money...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=608827

[Redhouse]

I'm sorry to hear it...