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VA72C10 · 11-13-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Puropedo

Looking great! Cant wait to see the outcome of that tailgate

Me either!

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I love the filler panel...

Me too

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Once that 'gate's done.......ship 'er to me for my Blazer, pleeeaaase?

Since you asked nicely.....

NO

*Puropedo* · 11-13-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

thanks,

The panel ran around 250 shipped...they sourced and purchased the steel, machined it, and shipped it. Should have it in a few days...

Might have to ask you for that shop's info later on if you dont mind

$250 sound pretty fair.

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 01:12 AM

Well, got the panel in today with the spacers and another panel I had made. I have a few other ideas in mind but not sure yet...

Here's the extra panels and spacers how they were packaged and the panel

Here's the other idea I came up with. This panel will be installed where the factory speaker spot is (welded in flush....not overlayed). The defroster holes will be filled and round defrost outlets installed on the edges of the dash.

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 01:17 AM

The last pictures above showed approx how the panel will look once welded in. Covered the handle opening with electrical tape since that will be filled as well.

Got a lot done on the truck today. I didn't get over till later in the afternoon but worked late on it. Should have the front end buttoned up and on tires next time over. Got the rear all together and all bolts tightened with Loctite. Also did loctite on the front crossmember. Got the control arms put together with new ball joints pressed in the lower on Jason's shop press. Installed the new upper ball joints and the new cross shafts and bushings in all. Got upper and lower arms installed. Installed the steering box for the final time. Got to get some shorter bolts for my airbags and then will mount those, measure for and drill the holes in the lower control arm plates, and then put the spindles on.

Figured I'd start off by showing how nice the factory brake lines look after being cleaned up

Here's the parts I worked on installing today....

Here's the suspension parts for the passenger front

Here's the calipers taped up ready for paint

And painted with gloss black ceramic caliper paint to match the rear calipers

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 01:20 AM

Here are the pictures of the upper A-arms in case anyone is planning to install these. Fairly straightforward and the easiest thing I did today

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 01:24 AM

Finished up the rear trailing arms. All that's left on the rear is to drill the bolt and fitting holes for the airbags now that I have their final location set.

Not sure how this will show but trying to show how I put red loctite on all the bolts to make sure they stay put!

Here's the spacers installed. They fit great

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 01:25 AM

Here's the front end all together

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 01:29 AM

Well, not all together

Here's the front driprail progress

He worked on it some while I was there

Got the entire front welded up. Just needs to be ground down now...

Got the cab back upright as you can see...that was interesting

But no damage and it looks good. Probably won't be quite this low but close....

SCOTI · 11-15-2009, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

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Here's the spacers installed. They fit great

Not a bad idea huh?

VA72C10 · 11-15-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Not a bad idea huh?

Worked like a charm. Thanks

White Longbed · 11-15-2009, 01:40 AM

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

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

my67chevytruck · 11-16-2009, 07:18 PM

looking good Jonathan!

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.

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!

11-15-2009, 01:12 AM	#503
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Well, got the panel in today with the spacers and another panel I had made. I have a few other ideas in mind but not sure yet... Here's the extra panels and spacers how they were packaged and the panel Here's the other idea I came up with. This panel will be installed where the factory speaker spot is (welded in flush....not overlayed). The defroster holes will be filled and round defrost outlets installed on the edges of the dash. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2009, 01:17 AM	#504
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project The last pictures above showed approx how the panel will look once welded in. Covered the handle opening with electrical tape since that will be filled as well. Got a lot done on the truck today. I didn't get over till later in the afternoon but worked late on it. Should have the front end buttoned up and on tires next time over. Got the rear all together and all bolts tightened with Loctite. Also did loctite on the front crossmember. Got the control arms put together with new ball joints pressed in the lower on Jason's shop press. Installed the new upper ball joints and the new cross shafts and bushings in all. Got upper and lower arms installed. Installed the steering box for the final time. Got to get some shorter bolts for my airbags and then will mount those, measure for and drill the holes in the lower control arm plates, and then put the spindles on. Figured I'd start off by showing how nice the factory brake lines look after being cleaned up Here's the parts I worked on installing today.... Here's the suspension parts for the passenger front Here's the calipers taped up ready for paint And painted with gloss black ceramic caliper paint to match the rear calipers __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2009, 01:20 AM	#505
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here are the pictures of the upper A-arms in case anyone is planning to install these. Fairly straightforward and the easiest thing I did today __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2009, 01:24 AM	#506
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Finished up the rear trailing arms. All that's left on the rear is to drill the bolt and fitting holes for the airbags now that I have their final location set. Not sure how this will show but trying to show how I put red loctite on all the bolts to make sure they stay put! Here's the spacers installed. They fit great __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2009, 01:25 AM	#507
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's the front end all together __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2009, 01:29 AM	#508
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Well, not all together Here's the front driprail progress He worked on it some while I was there Got the entire front welded up. Just needs to be ground down now... Got the cab back upright as you can see...that was interesting But no damage and it looks good. Probably won't be quite this low but close.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-15-2009, 01:40 AM	#511
White Longbed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project i am new to blogging and am not sure how to post an original question. please help. thanks.

11-15-2009, 02:11 PM	#512
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	#513
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,033	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 RIP FleetsidePaul

11-15-2009, 10:01 PM	#514
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	#516
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	#517
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	#519
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	#520
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	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	#521
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.



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11-16-2009, 07:18 PM	#522
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11-18-2009, 10:10 PM	#525
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

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