new guy new project

[67c10rustbuket]

sweet deal on the springs!
I'd say keep the truck and the frame untill you gather up everything or you will be paying for alot of parts you just sold.
Shipping would probably real high on that 5 lug front, If you didn't already know you can use 73-87 spindles on your truck as long as you use the same balljoints and outer tierods. or you can swap the whole engine/suspension crossmember into your frame, I believe you need to drill one hole for that swap. theres alot of info about these swaps on here if you do a search. Im sure you have plenty of cheap parts trucks available in TX just like we do in OK.

[bchaney]

thanks for the info i have been reading alot on the swap! i just want to do a 2/4 drop so can i use the stock spindles off 73-87 and just do drop springs in the front!

[67c10rustbuket]

thats what im doing, well im using 2.5" drop spindles that I got a sweet deal on from doing a little trading with john@brothers. there are 2 different versions of the spindles though one for 1.25" HD rotors and one for 1" rotors, I'm using the 1.25" thinking bigger is better. I believe the 73-79 or 80 were standard equipment 1.25" brake rotors and it was optional through 87 with 1' rotors as standard equipment. Thats what i have read anyways. If your on a tight budget and happen to find a cheap parts truck (73-87) that was well taken care of you can save quite a bit if the suspension is in good shape and the brake are good, rotors can be turned instead of buying new ones, and also using the calipers as well. Just buying new Moog balljoints and outer tie rod ends will set you back over $200 then theres new wheel bearings, brake rotors, calipers, brake lines....you get the point.
one other thing make sure you get a disk/drum prop valve since the stock drum/drum prop valve will leave you with some nasty squishy front brakes, the disks require different pressure than drums. then when your done with the parts truck sell whats left and scrap the rest . $

[bchaney]

right on!! im gonna do new parts even if it takes a little longer it will be right and new! i think im gonna change one of the trucks to a 4x4! how hard would it be to convert it?!

[bchaney]

Well I got my house best part I got a detach 2 car garage first shop ever to own! Hope to start working on the truck soon. Also lookin to sell or trade the red and black 69!
Posted via Mobile Device

[bchaney]

Ok look out I got some updates, trade the 69 for a 67 lwb and it is in pretty awesome shape cant believe they traded but they did. The cab and the front clip r near perfect in my eyes from what i had. The fenders have no rust holes the core support no rust holes the cab corners no rust hole etc. It does need rockers thou. Also the frame is a 72 so now I have power brakes, 5 lug, power steering. Also the cab is a a/c cab. The motor is 350 and looks to be in pretty fair shape. Gonna go through it and and do some upgrading later.
Posted via Mobile Device

[Ackattack]

Originally Posted by bchaney

Ok look out I got some updates, trade the 69 for a 67 lwb and it is in pretty awesome shape cant believe they traded but they did. The cab and the front clip r near perfect in my eyes from what i had. The fenders have no rust holes the core support no rust holes the cab corners no rust hole etc. It does need rockers thou. Also the frame is a 72 so now I have power brakes, 5 lug, power steering. Also the cab is a a/c cab. The motor is 350 and looks to be in pretty fair shape. Gonna go through it and and do some upgrading later.
Posted via Mobile Device

We need pictures! Sounds like a deal!

[bchaney]

It will be tonight I can't figure how to do it from my phone
Posted via Mobile Device

[VA72C10]

looking forward to the pics Sounds like a GREAT deal!!!

[bchaney]

[bchaney]

i have a bunch of extra parts new booster and master cylinder new dash still in the plastic new mounting hardware for the front clip all came with the truck.

[bchaney]

more pics to come trying to get the garage right before i start taking it apart.


Please note that you must be a supporting member to post classified items. This includes but is not limited to What Its Worth, Want To Buy, Want To Trade, and For Sale. Please consider supporting the forum by subscribing. Further information on the subscription levels available are located here

If you need any further assistance with that please contact any Admin for help.

[VA72C10]

Nice deal! A lot of nice parts with that one. On the extra parts your best bet is craigslist locally....especially on the bigger parts.

[bchaney]

yea thats what i was thinking to, im hopin this week i can get it all torn down and get the lwb frame and bed gone and get my swb frame over there. what do yall think about eastwood products after seeing what the por 15 cost im lookin to try and find something alittle cheaper.?

[bchaney]

New project!!!!

[bchaney]

[bchaney]

[bchaney]

[bchaney]

i got sick of dealing with none running projects and wanted something that i could drive and work on at the same time that way i wouldnt get bored with the project. this one is in pretty good shape its a 72 swb, drove 6 hrs round trip to pick it up. it has some rust in the normal areas but its seems minor compare to the other trucks but the truck has no bondo or body work done to it. the bed is in great shape. just got the carb rebuilt and it needs a new gas tank and fuel lines they were rusted pretty bad. so far the motor sounds pretty good its just a stock 350 it has flowmasters on it. the trans is a stock 3 speed converted to the floor. took my boat gas tank and some new fuel lines and filters and fire it up so i can get everything tune right till i get a tank. the motor has a oil leak so im gonna get it pulled out and put all new gaskets and oil pump and water pump and drive til it blows. lol gonna try and drive it today may post a video tomorrow.

[Tinkermc]

well in just 2 short pages you have had 3 trucks you should rename your build THE TRADE KING, looks good

[bchaney]

Lmao yea I still have 67, gonna use parts off it and sell the rest. I got to drive the 72 today I was all smiles can't wait to get it fixs up. the rust will be the first fixs need rockets and cab corners and a passenger fender. Time and money is all I need lol.
Posted via Mobile Device

[bchaney]

came out the gas tank lol crazy part the truck was still running couldnt believe it!

[bchaney]

Posted via Mobile Device

Finally after a year I got the frame in the garage and tore down ready to sand down and paint, I went with kbs coating hope to have it painted by this weekend! (We'll see thou)


Posted via Mobile Device

[bchaney]

Posted via Mobile Device
Here some current pics of the



Posted via Mobile Device

[bchaney]

Posted via Mobile Device

Posted via Mobile Device