NorCal Cruiser

[Rich916]

Got some parts and started cutting away some of the bad areas. surveying the damage.

Probably get started this weekend. A first for me on panel replacement.

[Rich916]

Don’t know how difficult this will be to fix. I put some light up in the door post and the clip that holds this piece looks to be rotted away.
Any ideas on how to repair this??

[Rich916]

A lot of the fire wall was taken down to bare metal. A little Rustolium spray bomb to hold me over.

[bill c]

looks good. im doing the same thing right now, rockers and such. its not fun but it has to be done.

[Rich916]

Originally Posted by bill c

looks good. im doing the same thing right now, rockers and such. its not fun but it has to be done.

Hey bill c,
Nice project you got there. Yea, has to be done. Trying to figure out the welding thing, just taking it slow but it will get done.

[VTX-treme]

found your build on page 12....what is up!!!!! if you will be driving the beast by september, you better get busy.

For any who follow this thread, Rich916 is my brother. I have a 94 chevy swb that I am modding into one low ride. 8/6 is the plan, static suspension. I'm just wondering who will finish first. We are supposed to meet up in September and compare progress. If bro doesn't get hopping he will have nothing to compare with. Soooo GET MOVING BRO!!!

Glenn

[Rich916]

Originally Posted by VTX-treme

found your build on page 12....what is up!!!!! if you will be driving the beast by september, you better get busy.

For any who follow this thread, Rich916 is my brother. I have a 94 chevy swb that I am modding into one low ride. 8/6 is the plan, static suspension. I'm just wondering who will finish first. We are supposed to meet up in September and compare progress. If bro doesn't get hopping he will have nothing to compare with. Soooo GET MOVING BRO!!!

Glenn

It’s on!
Nothing like a little competition between brothers to get things kick-started.
My time line for completion may have been a little optimistic. Who can relate to that?
Your 100% gong-ho pouring over catalogs, accumulating parts, spending most of your down time to your project and then BAM!...life interrupts it...(Wife, Kids, Work)
My problem seems to be time management. I agree, time to get back on this project.

Im being “called out” by my LITTLE brother.
Thanks for the wake-up call!

[hotrodhomi]

Good progress. There are lots of us around the area. I'm in Davis.

[Airborne70GMC]

Howdy!
I am rather new here to. I have a little down time from the ol' 'Honey do List' and thought I would browse around and viola!
I just want to say you have a really nice truck and sounds like you plans are great.
I wanted to say that life happens and if you do not get it done in your projected time frame don't sweat it too bad, OK? Just remember life happens and the economy is in line at the toilet . You have a good plan and a FINE project truck (go Craigslist!), so hang in there like a hair in a bisquit and keep the faith. As it was said back in the day "It's your world man"

Good luck friend, and lets keep these beauties in our hearts and on the roads.
God Bless,
Airborne70gmc out here

[bill c]

rich... hows the rockers going? post up some new pic's of what you have done..mine are in, buy not all the way done. im just not motivated..

[Rich916]

OK, so I am getting this project back on track! I’m dismantled down to a roller. First thing!! Get this thing cleaned up. Brought out my rig, cranked up some heat and cleaned up 40 years of grease & grim…came out pretty good.

[Rich916]

40 year old trucks aren’t necessarily “lazer straight” but mine had some issues I wanted to take care of before we went any further.

Loaded up the beast and off to Clark Frame and Alignment in Roseville. Should have it back by the end of the week

[72SWBChevy]

Welcome to the board from Houston, looks to be a nice project to start with.

[fastwillie 696969]

welcome to board and nice project there ,im in rohnert park, north bay area ,
was that truck orange in color ,keep it orange we need more orange trucks LOL

[crappiewrangler]

will be following this one close.

[Rich916]

Originally Posted by fastwillie 696969

welcome to board and nice project there ,im in rohnert park, north bay area ,
was that truck orange in color ,keep it orange we need more orange trucks LOL

Hello Neighbor.
It does appear orange but its GM 514 light Red. I’m going with Hugger orange interior and flat black exterior.

[JORGIE95961]

Did you grab this just nort h of sac?

[Rich916]

Originally Posted by JORGIE95961

Did you grab this just nort h of sac?

Where did i purchase the truck?
I found on Craigs List.
Gentleman out of North Highlands next to the AF base

[Rich916]

Got the truck back from the frame shop. Very happy with the work they did.

The repair order:
Measure Frame-laser
Align center section
Pull front and rear for sway and height.

[Rich916]

Ordered up some front suspension parts from Napa.

I got upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rod ends, tie rod adjusting clamps and idler arm assembly. I didn’t get the control arm shafts (yet). Just pulled them out, disassembled and cleaned them up-they look good to me.

Got everything cleaned up and started install.

[Rich916]

Replacing my "Grade 8s"

[Rich916]

Ordered my hard lines from Inline Tube. I ordered a complete brake line set, fuel pump to carb line, vacuum to carb and fuel tank to pump line. I didn’t order any tank "vent" lines-those seemed to be in good condition.

Yep, bought from inline, I guess that makes me a “professional Restore”

[Rich916]

I forgot to order a clip set. Let my old ones soak in some degreaser-cleaned them up nicely. Well I saved $30.00 and I think this works for a daily driver.
I did get some new hard ware though

[Rich916]

Front set installed. Very nice set and minimum bending to make them fit.
I went with OE, If I were to do it again I might have went with stainless steal.

[shawno72]

looks great