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Harpie · 03-19-2012, 08:03 PM

I'll keep an eye out for ya some plates I might know where to get ya one and I went and picked up the rearend yesterday it was a 12 bolt and was in great shape so thank you again!!!
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Tinkermc · 03-19-2012, 08:38 PM

looks like a nice place to start, welcome a board !!!!

Harpie · 04-04-2012, 11:34 PM

Ok it’s been just a bit since I posted but I have accomplished a few things since last time. I have picked up my 12 bolt rear end from Marlow OK, I went to Bixby and met 68shortstep and purchased a bed floor to replace my rusted one. Thanks again Don it was great to meet ya! I have also got the front clip off the truck and the cab is cleaned out. Now I need to get the tank out and start taking everything out of the dash at least I am getting closer to pulling the cab off. Anyway here are some pics for you guys and pic of my 1971 OK tags I picked up.

Harpie · 04-04-2012, 11:38 PM

And a few more... and ya just hafta love those floors!

mcbassin · 04-05-2012, 12:25 AM

Hey those floors don't look too bad from here, I don't see daylight through them. Nice progress.

Harpie · 08-01-2012, 08:56 PM

Well it has been awhile since I have posted but I have been super busy but my lil project is back on top of the list. Gonna call ECE on friday when I am off and order a 4/6 drop, chasis rebuild kit for the frontend a trans crossmember for my 5.7vortec 4l80e swap and a hidden hitch kit so I can get after putting my freshly blasted and painted frame back on all fours. I will get pics posted soon the cab and front fenders are headed to the body shop in a couple weeks for paint cant wait to start putting this ol girl back together! Oh and I decided to paint it good ol pure white I have gone back and fourth was going to do a two tone but I decided against it and named this rig Snowball lol.

67c10rustbuket · 08-01-2012, 11:55 PM

Good to see you back on it and updating, Snowball eh? I would kill for a snowball right now! So did you decide to run the 5.7 vortec instead of the 5.3? That is what I have but a 4L60E trans in mine. How about them pics!!!

Harpie · 08-02-2012, 12:03 AM

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Good to see you back on it and updating, Snowball eh? I would kill for a snowball right now! So did you decide to run the 5.7 vortec instead of the 5.3? That is what I have but a 4L60E trans in mine. How about them pics!!!

If I could post from this dang iPad in my unit I would get them up now but dunno how lol hafta get the ol pc at home fired up. But yes I sold the tahoe I was gonna get the donor from for much more than I had in it so now got some good cash for my build and nothing tied up in my motor or trans and yes Snowball we used to call my first truck that it was 89 Chevy 3/4 4x4 that was white so why not lol I saw your latest update glad to see ya got your frame ready, I am so excited to get mine back on the ground!
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Harpie · 08-06-2012, 03:46 PM

Well the past couple days has been fun ordered a truck load of stuff got my 4/6 drop, trans crossmember, hidden hitch kit from ECE and Mark was the best great service and very helpful. Also ordered my vintage air from Scotthotrods Justin was great! And ordered a set of the streeter polished 18x8s and 18x9s along with a set of the Dakota digital VHX carbon fiber gauges with the blue back lighting from Travis at pro performance again couldn't ask for better service or a friendly voice at the other end of the line. Great bunch of vendors we have here! Now I can't wait for the boxes to role in I'm like a kid on Christmas eve lol
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Low Elco · 08-06-2012, 03:53 PM

Woot woot! Order day is always fun!
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Harpie · 09-01-2012, 10:16 PM

Ok figured I would post a few pics now I'm learning how to post from my iPad. The ups man has hated me latly but got my drop, wheel, cnotch, vintage air kit, Dakota digital gauges and I am thinking of using a radio delete plate to mount my ac controls also included a pic of that mocked up. Enjoy
Chad

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**67cheby** · 09-01-2012, 11:25 PM

Wow, nice parts load !
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67c10rustbuket · 09-02-2012, 07:52 PM

Thats a lot of great parts! now put it together

Those wheels will look great!

Tinkermc · 09-02-2012, 10:39 PM

I don't have the Vintage air yet but it is on the short list

68 short step · 09-04-2012, 05:26 PM

nice,

**68 Four on the Floor** · 09-04-2012, 06:18 PM

Very cool

mcbassin · 09-05-2012, 08:14 AM

Bunch of nice parts.

Harpie · 09-05-2012, 10:42 AM

Thanks guys it's nice to have everything in now I can make that pile of nice parts into a truck! I'm so ready to drive it!
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Harpie · 09-06-2012, 03:36 PM

Got a little work done today got my cpp cnotches installed I gotta say rivets suck!!! I am gonna go ahead and weld them in when I modify my cross member so I can route the exhaust through it but here's a pic what a pain in the (_|_) it was but glad I decided to install them. Finally got my sand blaster guy lined up so gotta hurry.

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**68 Four on the Floor** · 09-07-2012, 12:42 AM

Those are the same notches im running. they are a nice piece. didnt weld mine and im glad i didnt.. had to pull them out to put a crossmember in

RexDodge · 09-07-2012, 11:32 AM

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Got a little work done today got my cpp cnotches installed I gotta say rivets suck!!! I am gonna go ahead and weld them in when I modify my cross member so I can route the exhaust through it but here's a pic what a pain in the (_|_) it was but glad I decided to install them. Finally got my sand blaster guy lined up so gotta hurry.

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Very nice start! Be sure to take care of those upper shock mounts! Now would be great time with them staring right at you..lol.

Harpie · 09-07-2012, 01:20 PM

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Very nice start! Be sure to take care of those upper shock mounts! Now would be great time with them staring right at you..lol.

Yes sir I ran out of time the other day but that is on my list of things to do.
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Harpie · 09-24-2012, 09:28 PM

Received my VH Coachworks keyless entry kit and ground strap kit today gotta say both products look to be excellent quality can't wait to get the truck back together so I can install all these goodies.
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Pro Performance · 09-24-2012, 10:23 PM

Just stumbled up on your build thread, and it is coming along well! You have a good stack of parts there... now just have to find the time to install, right?

Harpie · 09-24-2012, 10:29 PM

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Just stumbled up on your build thread, and it is coming along well! You have a good stack of parts there... now just have to find the time to install, right?

Yes sir should have frame done and painted next week then I can start assembly I can't wait!!! And I can't decide on a color I was going to do white but I am tempted to do blue ugh cant make up my mind... Gonna hafta make a decision soon my body man will be ready for paint before I know it.
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03-19-2012, 08:03 PM	#26
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build I'll keep an eye out for ya some plates I might know where to get ya one and I went and picked up the rearend yesterday it was a 12 bolt and was in great shape so thank you again!!! Posted via Mobile Device

03-19-2012, 08:38 PM	#27
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build looks like a nice place to start, welcome a board !!!!

04-04-2012, 11:34 PM	#28
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Ok it’s been just a bit since I posted but I have accomplished a few things since last time. I have picked up my 12 bolt rear end from Marlow OK, I went to Bixby and met 68shortstep and purchased a bed floor to replace my rusted one. Thanks again Don it was great to meet ya! I have also got the front clip off the truck and the cab is cleaned out. Now I need to get the tank out and start taking everything out of the dash at least I am getting closer to pulling the cab off. Anyway here are some pics for you guys and pic of my 1971 OK tags I picked up. Attached Images

04-04-2012, 11:38 PM	#29
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build And a few more... and ya just hafta love those floors! Attached Images

04-05-2012, 12:25 AM	#30
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Hey those floors don't look too bad from here, I don't see daylight through them. Nice progress. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

08-01-2012, 08:56 PM	#31
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Well it has been awhile since I have posted but I have been super busy but my lil project is back on top of the list. Gonna call ECE on friday when I am off and order a 4/6 drop, chasis rebuild kit for the frontend a trans crossmember for my 5.7vortec 4l80e swap and a hidden hitch kit so I can get after putting my freshly blasted and painted frame back on all fours. I will get pics posted soon the cab and front fenders are headed to the body shop in a couple weeks for paint cant wait to start putting this ol girl back together! Oh and I decided to paint it good ol pure white I have gone back and fourth was going to do a two tone but I decided against it and named this rig Snowball lol.

08-01-2012, 11:55 PM	#32
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Good to see you back on it and updating, Snowball eh? I would kill for a snowball right now! So did you decide to run the 5.7 vortec instead of the 5.3? That is what I have but a 4L60E trans in mine. How about them pics!!! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

08-06-2012, 03:46 PM	#34
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Well the past couple days has been fun ordered a truck load of stuff got my 4/6 drop, trans crossmember, hidden hitch kit from ECE and Mark was the best great service and very helpful. Also ordered my vintage air from Scotthotrods Justin was great! And ordered a set of the streeter polished 18x8s and 18x9s along with a set of the Dakota digital VHX carbon fiber gauges with the blue back lighting from Travis at pro performance again couldn't ask for better service or a friendly voice at the other end of the line. Great bunch of vendors we have here! Now I can't wait for the boxes to role in I'm like a kid on Christmas eve lol Posted via Mobile Device

08-06-2012, 03:53 PM	#35
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Woot woot! Order day is always fun! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

09-01-2012, 10:16 PM	#36
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Ok figured I would post a few pics now I'm learning how to post from my iPad. The ups man has hated me latly but got my drop, wheel, cnotch, vintage air kit, Dakota digital gauges and I am thinking of using a radio delete plate to mount my ac controls also included a pic of that mocked up. Enjoy Chad Posted via Mobile Device

09-01-2012, 11:25 PM	#37
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Wow, nice parts load ! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

09-02-2012, 07:52 PM	#38
67c10rustbuket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 2,806	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Thats a lot of great parts! now put it together Those wheels will look great! __________________ Dan <---(my name) 67 SWB C10 project "GEORGIA"-59 Brookwood 2dr wag...Next project-03 Tahoe 4x4 5.3 family ride-07 Hondur Accord, commuter car

09-02-2012, 10:39 PM	#39
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build I don't have the Vintage air yet but it is on the short list

09-04-2012, 05:26 PM	#40
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09-04-2012, 06:18 PM	#41
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Very cool



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09-05-2012, 08:14 AM	#42
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Bunch of nice parts. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-05-2012, 10:42 AM	#43
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Thanks guys it's nice to have everything in now I can make that pile of nice parts into a truck! I'm so ready to drive it! Posted via Mobile Device

09-06-2012, 03:36 PM	#44
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Got a little work done today got my cpp cnotches installed I gotta say rivets suck!!! I am gonna go ahead and weld them in when I modify my cross member so I can route the exhaust through it but here's a pic what a pain in the (_\|_) it was but glad I decided to install them. Finally got my sand blaster guy lined up so gotta hurry. Posted via Mobile Device

09-07-2012, 12:42 AM	#45
68 Four on the Floor Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Washburn, IA Posts: 600	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Those are the same notches im running. they are a nice piece. didnt weld mine and im glad i didnt.. had to pull them out to put a crossmember in

09-24-2012, 09:28 PM	#48
Harpie Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Durant OK Posts: 372	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Received my VH Coachworks keyless entry kit and ground strap kit today gotta say both products look to be excellent quality can't wait to get the truck back together so I can install all these goodies. Posted via Mobile Device

09-24-2012, 10:23 PM	#49
Pro Performance Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 3,069	Re: Harpie's 71 SWB 5.3LS build Just stumbled up on your build thread, and it is coming along well! You have a good stack of parts there... now just have to find the time to install, right?

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