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VA72C10 · 10-15-2009, 10:36 PM

Here's the air tank mounted at the rear. Ended up switching to have the ports at the top. Will install 90 degree fittings to these. Wanted to make sure the fittings weren't seen when looking under the truck at the rear bumper.

VA72C10 · 10-15-2009, 10:37 PM

I'm going to stylize those mounting brackets before paint...they're just loosely installed for now...

Here's how far the pumpkin sits up when the rear is centered in the notches and resting on the bumpstop....just shy of 3" so it should just miss the bedfloor.

VA72C10 · 10-15-2009, 10:38 PM

The parting shot for this evening

Slick67 · 10-15-2009, 11:17 PM

Yeah...I'm watchin your build to see how I'm gonna do mine. Brakes look great..

ryhan87 · 10-15-2009, 11:33 PM

Hey looks like its coming along real nice. I just bought a 72 Gmc LWB. Wish I could do the same to mine right now. Looking real good though. Here's a tip for your intake manifold. If you sandblast the manifold than hit it with a can of clearcoat it will look like you just pulled it out of the box. Plus the clearcoat protects from oil and dirt. Any mess you get on it pressure washes right off.

VA72C10 · 10-16-2009, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Yeah...I'm watchin your build to see how I'm gonna do mine. Brakes look great..

I'm a newbie...better watch someone elses thread....

I hope my paint job looks half as good as yours....planning a deep red pearl and thought of putting another pearl in the clear.....
The rear is my favorite part of the truck right now

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryhan87

Hey looks like its coming along real nice. I just bought a 72 Gmc LWB. Wish I could do the same to mine right now. Looking real good though. Here's a tip for your intake manifold. If you sandblast the manifold than hit it with a can of clearcoat it will look like you just pulled it out of the box. Plus the clearcoat protects from oil and dirt. Any mess you get on it pressure washes right off.

Thanks. I actually plan to clean up, prime, paint, and clear the manifold to match the block which all will be painted the body color. Then I will be adding a lot of chrome to set it off...

Slick67 · 10-16-2009, 08:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'm a newbie...better watch someone elses thread....

I hope my paint job looks half as good as yours....planning a deep red pearl and thought of putting another pearl in the clear.....
The rear is my favorite part of the truck right now

Thanks. I actually plan to clean up, prime, paint, and clear the manifold to match the block which all will be painted the body color. Then I will be adding a lot of chrome to set it off...

I got my ghost blue pearl from a place in Denver called Painting with Pearl, here is the link. http://www.paintwithpearl.com/ They even have temperature sensitive pearl that changes with the temp.

VA72C10 · 10-16-2009, 11:05 PM

Well, spent an hour at the garage tonight...took the other two 5 lug rollers so when I get the front end in they're there...Picked up my front rally rims with the drums and spindles still in them. Got to get all that stuff sold soon to make space.

Got one side trailing arm bracket off, put in the 6" 2x4 to space it out 1 1/2" and drilled out the holes/bolted it up. Got the rivets mostly off the other side but it got too late to run the air chisel so I will finish tomorrow. Then I will be able to mock it up and figure out the exact size I need to center the rear.

Got ready to take pictures but my batteries were dead in the camera. I'll catch up with pictures tomorrow.

Spent about 10 minutes re-tightening bolts that fell off. All the vibration of the air chisel made several nuts come off so I had nuts and washers all over the shop floor. I am planning on loctite for all of bolts anyways. None of these bolts had been tightened...they were the ones for the shock brackets and adjustable panhard bar.

19723DR · 10-17-2009, 10:10 PM

Great work. I am impressed with your ambition and dedication.

VA72C10 · 10-17-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 19723DR

Great work. I am impressed with your ambition and dedication.

Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

VA72C10 · 10-17-2009, 10:58 PM

Worked on the truck for a few more hours this afternoon. Spent the majority of the time finishing up the removal of the trailing arm mounts and then installing, uninstalling, flipping, spacing, etc. on the mounts. Ended up deciding that 1/2" stock will work great to center the wheels back to where they need to be to be centered in the rear wheelwells.

1 1/2" "Custom" spacers-(2x4's)

The trailing arms needed an inch and a half to be centered in the rear so I started with these...then moved to two scraps of 1/2" stock before putting in 1 piece of 1/2" stock and realizing the geometry made these the perfect fit

This will all get cleaned up some more and painted before I final assembly back here

VA72C10 · 10-17-2009, 10:59 PM

This is where it was with the 1 1/2" of spacing...too far back...

When finished...with the 1/2" spacers installed, you can see that the rear is centered nicely in the notch and the rear sits down all the way onto the bumpstops inside the C-notch.

Temporary spacers...I will get a piece made the width of the trailing arm mounts and drill out the 6 holes in it.

VA72C10 · 10-17-2009, 11:01 PM

Then I worked on the compressors for a few minutes. Got the brackets switched over. Had to grind them down slightly so that they would fit mounted on the side. This will allow me to mount them in the best possible position (vertically) without having to build a custom bracket for it. They will mount directly to the frame like in the last picture.

The way the mounts come from the factory

New postion of the mounts

Mounting location....this will allow the top of the compressor to fit up in the void between the bed cross sills. The leader hose will end up going directly into the air tank with just a fitting installed into the tank.

VA72C10 · 10-17-2009, 11:09 PM

The easy off worked well on the tranny...but it still will need one more go at it and then I will clean it off really good and smooth it out a little before paint.

Also took a few minutes to make a list of needed bolts to finish up the airbags and frame/suspension. Got mostly everything I need now.

Installed the upper bag brakcets mounted losely until I get my final airbag fittings and then I will put the lock washers on and loctite them. (no pictures of that) Also got the lower bag brackets bolted on losely as well. One of the holes needs a little work to get the last bolt in. I'll tackle that the next time I'm over there.

Here's how the frame sits right now with the rear on the bumpstops...

royo · 10-18-2009, 06:58 AM

lookin good!! it will be done before you know it

SCOTI · 10-18-2009, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Installed the upper bag brakcets mounted losely until I get my final airbag fittings and then I will put the lock washers on and loctite them. (no pictures of that) Also got the lower bag brackets bolted on losely as well. One of the holes needs a little work to get the last bolt in. I'll tackle that the next time I'm over there.

Any pics of you upper/lower bag brackets? Several have asked but I've only got pics of the 'driveway' built ones I made & would like to add more to my 'folder'.

VA72C10 · 10-18-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Any pics of you upper/lower bag brackets? Several have asked but I've only got pics of the 'driveway' built ones I made & would like to add more to my 'folder'.

I'll get some the next time I'm over there but the control arms won't be installed for another week or so. These are the brackets jlaird sells on ebay.

SCOTI · 10-18-2009, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'll get some the next time I'm over there but the control arms won't be installed for another week or so. These are the brackets jlaird sells on ebay.

Ahh, my misunderstanding. The pics & info focused more on the rear so I thought you had possibly used brackets for the rear as well. I've been looking for more pics of rear brackets for when people inquire about them.

0331grunt · 10-18-2009, 07:20 PM

Looking good. Keep it up

VA72C10 · 10-20-2009, 12:32 AM

Spent a little time working on the truck this afternoon. Mainly grinding on the welds. Started off with a carbide bit on a dremel-type tool. Got the high spots down and is great for the tight areas. Finished up the larger/flat areas with the 40 grit disc on the grinder.

Before:

After

Back of rocker to door seam....would you fill this more to totally smooth it? I know the factory didn't but I'm not sure.....

Finished cleaning around the latch area to prep those areas for welding in patch panels.

VA72C10 · 10-20-2009, 12:33 AM

Started cleaning up a patch I got out of another bed. Will finish cleaning up the edges of each patch when I get the old parts cut and the new patches cut out of this...

VA72C10 · 10-20-2009, 12:35 AM

Forgot to take cleaned up pictures...that's the shape I got it in....

Spent a good bit grinding more on the engine to get it ready for primer and paint.

my67chevytruck · 10-20-2009, 08:23 AM

great progress...

Slick67 · 10-20-2009, 09:59 PM

Is that an engine? I forgot what they looked like since the machine shop has had mine since March 2nd!!!

Lookin good!

brian69longbed · 10-20-2009, 11:07 PM

those carbide bits work awesome. thats what i used on my rocker/ cab floor
keep up the good work

10-15-2009, 10:36 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's the air tank mounted at the rear. Ended up switching to have the ports at the top. Will install 90 degree fittings to these. Wanted to make sure the fittings weren't seen when looking under the truck at the rear bumper. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I'm going to stylize those mounting brackets before paint...they're just loosely installed for now... Here's how far the pumpkin sits up when the rear is centered in the notches and resting on the bumpstop....just shy of 3" so it should just miss the bedfloor. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2009, 10:38 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project The parting shot for this evening __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-15-2009, 11:17 PM	#4
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Yeah...I'm watchin your build to see how I'm gonna do mine. Brakes look great.. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

10-15-2009, 11:33 PM	#5
ryhan87 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lloydminster Alberta Posts: 32	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Hey looks like its coming along real nice. I just bought a 72 Gmc LWB. Wish I could do the same to mine right now. Looking real good though. Here's a tip for your intake manifold. If you sandblast the manifold than hit it with a can of clearcoat it will look like you just pulled it out of the box. Plus the clearcoat protects from oil and dirt. Any mess you get on it pressure washes right off.

10-16-2009, 11:05 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Well, spent an hour at the garage tonight...took the other two 5 lug rollers so when I get the front end in they're there...Picked up my front rally rims with the drums and spindles still in them. Got to get all that stuff sold soon to make space. Got one side trailing arm bracket off, put in the 6" 2x4 to space it out 1 1/2" and drilled out the holes/bolted it up. Got the rivets mostly off the other side but it got too late to run the air chisel so I will finish tomorrow. Then I will be able to mock it up and figure out the exact size I need to center the rear. Got ready to take pictures but my batteries were dead in the camera. I'll catch up with pictures tomorrow. Spent about 10 minutes re-tightening bolts that fell off. All the vibration of the air chisel made several nuts come off so I had nuts and washers all over the shop floor. I am planning on loctite for all of bolts anyways. None of these bolts had been tightened...they were the ones for the shock brackets and adjustable panhard bar. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-17-2009, 10:10 PM	#9
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Great work. I am impressed with your ambition and dedication. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

10-17-2009, 10:58 PM	#11
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Worked on the truck for a few more hours this afternoon. Spent the majority of the time finishing up the removal of the trailing arm mounts and then installing, uninstalling, flipping, spacing, etc. on the mounts. Ended up deciding that 1/2" stock will work great to center the wheels back to where they need to be to be centered in the rear wheelwells. 1 1/2" "Custom" spacers-(2x4's) The trailing arms needed an inch and a half to be centered in the rear so I started with these...then moved to two scraps of 1/2" stock before putting in 1 piece of 1/2" stock and realizing the geometry made these the perfect fit This will all get cleaned up some more and painted before I final assembly back here __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 10-17-2009 at 11:12 PM.

10-17-2009, 10:59 PM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project This is where it was with the 1 1/2" of spacing...too far back... When finished...with the 1/2" spacers installed, you can see that the rear is centered nicely in the notch and the rear sits down all the way onto the bumpstops inside the C-notch. Temporary spacers...I will get a piece made the width of the trailing arm mounts and drill out the 6 holes in it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 10-17-2009 at 11:14 PM.

10-17-2009, 11:01 PM	#13
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Then I worked on the compressors for a few minutes. Got the brackets switched over. Had to grind them down slightly so that they would fit mounted on the side. This will allow me to mount them in the best possible position (vertically) without having to build a custom bracket for it. They will mount directly to the frame like in the last picture. The way the mounts come from the factory New postion of the mounts Mounting location....this will allow the top of the compressor to fit up in the void between the bed cross sills. The leader hose will end up going directly into the air tank with just a fitting installed into the tank. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 10-17-2009 at 11:16 PM.

10-17-2009, 11:09 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project The easy off worked well on the tranny...but it still will need one more go at it and then I will clean it off really good and smooth it out a little before paint. Also took a few minutes to make a list of needed bolts to finish up the airbags and frame/suspension. Got mostly everything I need now. Installed the upper bag brakcets mounted losely until I get my final airbag fittings and then I will put the lock washers on and loctite them. (no pictures of that) Also got the lower bag brackets bolted on losely as well. One of the holes needs a little work to get the last bolt in. I'll tackle that the next time I'm over there. Here's how the frame sits right now with the rear on the bumpstops... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 10-17-2009 at 11:18 PM.

10-18-2009, 06:58 AM	#15
royo Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: knoxville tn Posts: 1,013	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project lookin good!! it will be done before you know it __________________ nickle and dime

10-18-2009, 07:20 PM	#19
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10-20-2009, 12:32 AM	#20
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Spent a little time working on the truck this afternoon. Mainly grinding on the welds. Started off with a carbide bit on a dremel-type tool. Got the high spots down and is great for the tight areas. Finished up the larger/flat areas with the 40 grit disc on the grinder. Before: After Back of rocker to door seam....would you fill this more to totally smooth it? I know the factory didn't but I'm not sure..... Finished cleaning around the latch area to prep those areas for welding in patch panels. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2009, 12:33 AM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Started cleaning up a patch I got out of another bed. Will finish cleaning up the edges of each patch when I get the old parts cut and the new patches cut out of this... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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10-20-2009, 12:35 AM	#22
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Forgot to take cleaned up pictures...that's the shape I got it in.... Spent a good bit grinding more on the engine to get it ready for primer and paint. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-20-2009, 08:23 AM	#23
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10-20-2009, 09:59 PM	#24
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Is that an engine? I forgot what they looked like since the machine shop has had mine since March 2nd!!! Lookin good! __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed" Last edited by Slick67; 10-20-2009 at 10:00 PM.

10-20-2009, 11:07 PM	#25
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project those carbide bits work awesome. thats what i used on my rocker/ cab floor keep up the good work __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

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