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brian69longbed · 11-15-2009, 02:11 PM

not putting down your idea but if you put the panel where the speaker grill is you'll get a backwards "chevrolet" on your windshield. it won't be a bad thing if you don't mind it but i know it would bug me. just a thought.
Tail gate looks great though!

**leddzepp** · 11-15-2009, 02:22 PM

Lookin good!

That tailgate panel is awesome. I see you got the Western drop spindles. I really like mine, they went in with zero issues on my other truck.

mcbassin · 11-15-2009, 10:01 PM

Great progress! looks like a hard days work. I like the tailgate insert! Where did you purchase the front suspension parts? Just a local part house? I need all the same components and don't want to shell out a bunch of $$$. Keep up the good work!

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by White Longbed

i am new to blogging and am not sure how to post an original question. please help. thanks.

I'll send a pm to help

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Originally Posted by brian69longbed

not putting down your idea but if you put the panel where the speaker grill is you'll get a backwards "chevrolet" on your windshield. it won't be a bad thing if you don't mind it but i know it would bug me. just a thought.
Tail gate looks great though!

I thought about that but my main concern will be those viewing through the windshield. They will see the chevrolet in the right direction. It is a very shallow scribe so won't stand out that much since it will be painted all body color ...just a subtle touch....and I've never noticed the speaker grille when driving and at the angle I'll be at it won't be that noticeable either.

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Lookin good!

That tailgate panel is awesome. I see you got the Western drop spindles. I really like mine, they went in with zero issues on my other truck.

Thanks. Yeah, I heard good things about western chassis spindles. They were part of the CPP kit

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Great progress! looks like a hard days work. I like the tailgate insert! Where did you purchase the front suspension parts? Just a local part house? I need all the same components and don't want to shell out a bunch of $$$. Keep up the good work!

It was all CPP stuff. Saw a kit on sale on ebay and added the cross shaft kits and the custom pedals, braided brake hoses, and adjustable prop valve to it and made me a package deal. Couldn't pass it up...even though next time I'd check with ECE first to see if they could price match because it took a month to get the parts. (backordered even though they told me it was in stock when I called the order in)

0331grunt · 11-16-2009, 07:46 AM

You have some very nice ideas. I like the filler panel on the dash.. kinda what I had in mind, well, your idea is MUCH cooler than mine ... The front suspension looks great! Keep up the work..

gcburdic · 11-16-2009, 10:14 AM

I was gonna say, front suspension not complete, but you beat me to it!!!....Lots of progress there Jonathan!!!....Keep up the great work

VA72C10 · 11-16-2009, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 0331grunt

You have some very nice ideas. I like the filler panel on the dash.. kinda what I had in mind, well, your idea is MUCH cooler than mine ... The front suspension looks great! Keep up the work..

Hey, don't sell yourself short. I'm looking forward to following your build and see your ideas too

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

I was gonna say, front suspension not complete, but you beat me to it!!!....Lots of progress there Jonathan!!!....Keep up the great work

Thanks....yeah, a weeee bit more to do on the front ..... outer tie rods, inner tie rods, idler arm, final install of bag brackets including holes in lower brackets once mocked up, spindles, rotors, bearings, dust caps, calipers, brake lines, calipers, sway bar, zerk fittings, grease, wheels,......I'm probably missing a few things there....

*Puropedo* · 11-16-2009, 12:26 PM

Looking good! How thick are those spacers for the trailing arms?

VA72C10 · 11-16-2009, 01:06 PM

They are 1/2" thick aluminum. Centers the rear nicely in the notch and the rear fenderwells when fully dropped.

Richard H. · 11-16-2009, 05:33 PM

Sorry I'm late joining in on your fun and first thing is ...This is great the way you keep up with it and the truck. I'm in the process now of putting my bear claw latches and plan on putting the claws in the the pillar ,wasn't sure if you had come up with a plan on this or not. I think this will give me more space and less hassle in the door. I,m going to shave the door and jam and put it a little lower than the stock position. HTH

VA72C10 · 11-16-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Richard H.

Sorry I'm late joining in on your fun and first thing is ...This is great the way you keep up with it and the truck. I'm in the process now of putting my bear claw latches and plan on putting the claws in the the pillar ,wasn't sure if you had come up with a plan on this or not. I think this will give me more space and less hassle in the door. I,m going to shave the door and jam and put it a little lower than the stock position. HTH

Welcome to the build

I'm going with mine in the doors just for the smooth look on the pillar. I'm shaving everything on the pillar including the recess for the spring that I believe was for the jack originally and of course the stock latch area. Probably will be going lower than the stock position. Getting polished stainless striker to go on the jamb.

my67chevytruck · 11-16-2009, 07:18 PM

looking good Jonathan!

VA72C10 · 11-16-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

looking good Jonathan!

Thanks!

Went over tonight and piddled around for a bit. Had no energy for some reason. Got the driver's bag mocked up and marked the drilling spot (had to search for shorter bolts since I forgot to bring that bag with me) Got the sway bar brackets painted, had to touch up the calipers as I missed an area Saturday.

Also torqued down the upper and lower control arm shafts. Played with the rear brake lines, and mocked up the shocks to see what I need to buy to install them which is just the lower bolts. Going to paint the shocks to match the body. The engine, tranny, driveshaft, and shocks will be body color. Think it will be a nice pop of color with the otherwise silver and black theme going on w/ the chassis.

Mainly though tonight I made a list of airbag fittings and bolts I need still, and watched Jason finish a motor swap in a sebring. Just not a motivated evening, but as I left to help my brother in law move 180 studs off a truck and into his basement

I got a second wind and wanted to start working on the truck so I'm raring to go tomorrow

es67chevy · 11-18-2009, 10:10 PM

can't believe I haven't subscribed to this one yet. going a few steps beyond sane I see. Hahaha. I love it!

VA72C10 · 11-19-2009, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

can't believe I haven't subscribed to this one yet. going a few steps beyond sane I see. Hahaha. I love it!

Thanks...welcome aboard

Yeah, the "might as well's" have bit me more than a few times so far and the longer I'm working on it the more ideas I'm coming up with which equals more time and $$$

es67chevy · 11-19-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks...welcome aboard

Yeah, the "might as well's" have bit me more than a few times so far and the longer I'm working on it the more ideas I'm coming up with which equals more time and $$$

Been there, done that. I finally got sick of the "might as wells" and sent it off to paint. Gotta draw the line somewhere. I drew it at 'This costs way more than buying a new truck'

I also used the excuse "there's always next time!". You might need to apply that one some. haha! Nah, I love it that you are going above and beyond. Keep up the great work!

Slick67 · 11-23-2009, 10:03 PM

Sick ideas!! The tailgate is really cool. Stoked to see the finished product on that!

VA72C10 · 11-24-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Sick ideas!! The tailgate is really cool. Stoked to see the finished product on that!

Me too!

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Originally Posted by es67chevy

Been there, done that. I finally got sick of the "might as wells" and sent it off to paint. Gotta draw the line somewhere. I drew it at 'This costs way more than buying a new truck'

I also used the excuse "there's always next time!". You might need to apply that one some. haha! Nah, I love it that you are going above and beyond. Keep up the great work!

Thanks! Been slow going the last week as I've been helping my brother in law with a flooded basement, working on big projects at work, and starting to fix/remodel my brother in law's basement now. I have bought and sold some parts and have a new updated final list of plans for the truck.

VA72C10 · 11-24-2009, 02:25 AM

New (Final?)Truck Plans:

Candy or pearl cranberry red paint
20" chrome/billet rims all around (still deciding which ones)
67 Front end with factory hood
Wood bed with hidden fastener stainless strips
Custom tailgate with flipped handle
Cream leather interior (have seats) with custom center console, vintage air, and touch screen stereo w/ custom speaker box behind seats
Shaved Firewall
Shaved Driprail
Shaved door handles
Shaved locks
Shaved antenna
Shaved wiper cowl
Shaved emblems
Shaved sidemarkers
Shaved gas cap
Shaved tailgate handle
Shaved stake pocket
Shaved rocker pinch weld
Shaved rocker seam
Shaved factory dash vent and speaker holes in top of dash with custom insert
Shaved money out of my checking account

Accuair airbag leveling system with touchpad integrated into console

Slam RE-7 bags, all new suspension components, billet tie rod adjusters, ECE super trac bar, Western Drop Spindles, CPP front sway bar, 2" drop blocks, 1/2" trailing arms spacers with flipped carrier bearing, Custom trailing arm crossmember exhaust passages, rebuilt 373 rear,
Welded in C-notch, new shocks (painted body color)
12" cross drilled disc brakes all the way around with frame mounted brake pedal, adjustable prop valve, stainless lines, and chrome residual valves.
355 engine smoothed and painted body color and then chromed out
TH350 tranny painted body color,
driveshaft painted body color.

0331grunt · 11-24-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

New (Final?)Truck Plans:

Shaved money out of my checking account

I think this is the biggest "shave" of all!

Looks good and hope to see some progress on it soon... (wait, I think I am talking about mine, now!

)

**kev2809** · 11-24-2009, 10:23 AM

wow...what a list lol. I have a question though. are u shaving the pinch weld for looks, or ground clearance?

gcburdic · 11-24-2009, 11:32 AM

....you said "final" truck plans

good one Jonathan!!!

pickup67man · 11-24-2009, 05:33 PM

Finally caught up with your build. I like how you shaved the drip rails leaving the lip on the front. I'm working on a 1970 suburban, I wonder how that would look. Just lots more drip rail to shave.

VA72C10 · 11-24-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 0331grunt

I think this is the biggest "shave" of all!

Looks good and hope to see some progress on it soon... (wait, I think I am talking about mine, now!

)

Yeah, get back to work on yours

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Originally Posted by kev2809

wow...what a list lol. I have a question though. are u shaving the pinch weld for looks, or ground clearance?

Only for looks. I am only lowering where it will slightly tuck the tires. Stock inner fenders and bedfloor so it will only go so low...I just like the clean look of the shaved pinch weld

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

....you said "final" truck plans

good one Jonathan!!!

That's why it's "final" not FINAL

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Originally Posted by pickup67man

Finally caught up with your build. I like how you shaved the drip rails leaving the lip on the front. I'm working on a 1970 suburban, I wonder how that would look. Just lots more drip rail to shave.

Welcome to the build. I am happy with the drip rail shaved that way. Like how it still keeps that area in front of the truck in line with the top of the windows vs when you completely shave it to me it shows that the windshield is not in line with the windows. Both ways are nice and the way we're doing it is actually easier but I really like the look better even if it was the harder way to do it.

ClifBlazer · 11-25-2009, 08:00 PM

that was funny I was about to post on here about the spacers and you pm me lol

11-15-2009, 02:11 PM	#1
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project not putting down your idea but if you put the panel where the speaker grill is you'll get a backwards "chevrolet" on your windshield. it won't be a bad thing if you don't mind it but i know it would bug me. just a thought. Tail gate looks great though! __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

11-15-2009, 02:22 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,995	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Lookin good! That tailgate panel is awesome. I see you got the Western drop spindles. I really like mine, they went in with zero issues on my other truck. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

11-15-2009, 10:01 PM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Great progress! looks like a hard days work. I like the tailgate insert! Where did you purchase the front suspension parts? Just a local part house? I need all the same components and don't want to shell out a bunch of $$$. Keep up the good work! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-16-2009, 07:46 AM	#5
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project You have some very nice ideas. I like the filler panel on the dash.. kinda what I had in mind, well, your idea is MUCH cooler than mine ... The front suspension looks great! Keep up the work.. __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI! Last edited by 0331grunt; 11-16-2009 at 11:26 AM.

11-16-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I was gonna say, front suspension not complete, but you beat me to it!!!....Lots of progress there Jonathan!!!....Keep up the great work __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

11-16-2009, 12:26 PM	#8
Puropedo Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Prunedale California Posts: 782	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good! How thick are those spacers for the trailing arms?

11-16-2009, 01:06 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project They are 1/2" thick aluminum. Centers the rear nicely in the notch and the rear fenderwells when fully dropped. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-16-2009, 05:33 PM	#10
Richard H. Spanked once Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Intheshop, Indiana Posts: 969	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Sorry I'm late joining in on your fun and first thing is ...This is great the way you keep up with it and the truck. I'm in the process now of putting my bear claw latches and plan on putting the claws in the the pillar ,wasn't sure if you had come up with a plan on this or not. I think this will give me more space and less hassle in the door. I,m going to shave the door and jam and put it a little lower than the stock position. HTH __________________ The ole 350 budget build.

11-16-2009, 07:18 PM	#12
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project looking good Jonathan! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#14
es67chevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bella Vista, AR Posts: 1,107	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project can't believe I haven't subscribed to this one yet. going a few steps beyond sane I see. Hahaha. I love it! __________________ Eric 1967 C10 SWB 383 Stroker/TH400 Brother's One Piece Power Windows Shaved Doors, Markers, and Bumpers 4/6 Early Classic Drop Rear Fuel Tank (49-52 Chevy Car Tank) Surf Blue Paint Bella Vista, AR (Arkansas for those that get the 'A' states mixed up) My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330869

11-23-2009, 10:03 PM	#17
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Sick ideas!! The tailgate is really cool. Stoked to see the finished product on that! __________________ 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"

11-24-2009, 02:25 AM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project New (Final?)Truck Plans: Candy or pearl cranberry red paint 20" chrome/billet rims all around (still deciding which ones) 67 Front end with factory hood Wood bed with hidden fastener stainless strips Custom tailgate with flipped handle Cream leather interior (have seats) with custom center console, vintage air, and touch screen stereo w/ custom speaker box behind seats Shaved Firewall Shaved Driprail Shaved door handles Shaved locks Shaved antenna Shaved wiper cowl Shaved emblems Shaved sidemarkers Shaved gas cap Shaved tailgate handle Shaved stake pocket Shaved rocker pinch weld Shaved rocker seam Shaved factory dash vent and speaker holes in top of dash with custom insert Shaved money out of my checking account Accuair airbag leveling system with touchpad integrated into console Slam RE-7 bags, all new suspension components, billet tie rod adjusters, ECE super trac bar, Western Drop Spindles, CPP front sway bar, 2" drop blocks, 1/2" trailing arms spacers with flipped carrier bearing, Custom trailing arm crossmember exhaust passages, rebuilt 373 rear, Welded in C-notch, new shocks (painted body color) 12" cross drilled disc brakes all the way around with frame mounted brake pedal, adjustable prop valve, stainless lines, and chrome residual valves. 355 engine smoothed and painted body color and then chromed out TH350 tranny painted body color, driveshaft painted body color. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-24-2009, 10:23 AM	#21
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,140	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project wow...what a list lol. I have a question though. are u shaving the pinch weld for looks, or ground clearance? __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-24-2009, 11:32 AM	#22
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project ....you said "final" truck plans good one Jonathan!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

11-24-2009, 05:33 PM	#23
pickup67man Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 337	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Finally caught up with your build. I like how you shaved the drip rails leaving the lip on the front. I'm working on a 1970 suburban, I wonder how that would look. Just lots more drip rail to shave. __________________ Travis 2005 K2500 Duramax (hauls the junk home) 1967 Chev C10 (hauls a$$) 1970 Suburban (Yukon XL 4 door) 1968 GMC 3/4 ton (sheetmetal only, chassis gone) 2005 Malibu (wife's car, still a Chevy) Project Family Hauler New Home for Chevys (Moved in and working)



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11-25-2009, 08:00 PM	#25
ClifBlazer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lee Summit ,MO. Posts: 160	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project that was funny I was about to post on here about the spacers and you pm me lol

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