Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Man...I got to thinking on this project and what you could build for someone (I was even thinking for me....BUT...that won't happen right now!!!).....base on your ad, you could build a swb truck for about $12k....folks you just can't build them that cheap!!!....I hope someone takes you up on this offer

Thanks Geoff...I've been surprised I haven't had more people asking about it or any takers...seems those that prefer to buy a finished product would like this as a way to get a truck and still have a way to input all their wants/likes

[67cheby]

you sure cant build one that cheap !! This is a deal for someone !

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

you sure cant build one that cheap !! This is a deal for someone !

[VA72C10]

Here's it coming out and the empty engine bay.
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[VA72C10]

here is the new powerplant. Rebuilt 350 bored 30 over so technically a 355. Has a 502 lift can with a mild lope. Heads rebuilt and ported/polished. Turbo 350 had shift kit installed. 2500 stall converter. And I have the correct driveshaft. All this came out of my first 67-72 truck. My 1970 so it should all bolt right in. Driveshaft has a new carrier bearing.
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[VA72C10]

Here is the front clip I will be putting on the truck. 68 fenders and 67 hood/grill with new rad support and inners
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[VA72C10]

Big update: it's going to get a rebuilt 350 with a turbo 350 automatic tranny!

I've had the original 307/3spd listed for months. Haven't updated or renewed the craigslist ad in a while though. Last week a guy contacted me and said he'd take it but then I didn't get responses by email or phone for a week. Last night I get a text asking if he can send one of his employees to pick it up. He was supposed to give me a couple days notice to get it pulled. Well he showed up around 10 and I had gotten most of the stuff disconnected. Finished up with him helping me. Thankfully no stripped or stubborn bolts. Using all hand tools we got everything off and with a little bit of elbow grease got it out.
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[67cheby]

nice....now lets see some progress !

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

nice....now lets see some progress !

Get a little paint on your truck and all of a sudden you are pushy

I had been waiting to see if I could get interest in the truck being finished how someone else chose. Now with the 307/3spd sold I'm going full steam ahead. With the engine bay cleaned out I can get it all very clean and install the power steering box and power brakes. Also will be putting in my auto pedal bracket in.

The body shop who is helping me has me penciled in for the fri thru sun the 25th-27th to do final body work and paint.

Still trying to decide a color........
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[VA72C10]

The engine looks rough because I spent hours over two days grinding off the rough parts and casting flash. Not smooth but smoothed the edges and removed the extra material. Should look nice painted up. Going to be chevy orange with black accents as well as polished accents. I have a new hei distributor, new holley 600cfm carb, and a ton of dress up parts including finned oil, tranny, and flywheel cover.
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[67cheby]

LOL....ouch, that was pretty funny ! Your selling it, RE-Sale red !

[67cheby]

fri-sun....body work and paint....now thats just showing off !

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

fri-sun....body work and paint....now thats just showing off !

I was surprised when he told me but he's seen the truck and it doesn't have dents to work and the front clip is mostly new. The only thing left to do on the cab is the driver's cab corner and seam sealing and spraying underneath. I still think it will take a little longer but I'm going to have as much as I can prepped when I trailer the truck to him. And either way I'm excited knowing it will be much further along in a few weeks.
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[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Cool, no more 307. The 350....yes! I think color choice might be the toughest part of the project. the body lines of these trucks make them look good wearing almost any color. nice progress by the way.

[Bennett68C10]

Nice upgrade on the drivetrain, much better than the 307. I had a hard time settling on a color too so I just decided to paint mine red cause it is my favorite color. Good luck on the paint choice.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Cool, no more 307. The 350....yes! I think color choice might be the toughest part of the project. the body lines of these trucks make them look good wearing almost any color. nice progress by the way.

Thanks

Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Nice upgrade on the drivetrain, much better than the 307. I had a hard time settling on a color too so I just decided to paint mine red cause it is my favorite color. Good luck on the paint choice.

Thanks. Red is top choice right now since it is so popular.

Working on some consoles right now so I have the funds to finish this truck
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[BMERDOC]

Want me to see if I can find the paint code for BMW Hellrot (Hell Red)? Very, very pure red. Good to see it getting push out and dusted off!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Want me to see if I can find the paint code for BMW Hellrot (Hell Red)? Very, very pure red. Good to see it getting push out and dusted off!

Sounds great! Any in that color on you lot you could shoot a picture of next week by chance?

I might be giving you a call on the 350 since it hasn't run in a bit. Want to make sure I do all the proper steps. I know there's a lot of that info posted online but you've done it at
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[BMERDOC]

Pictures never do the color justice but here are some samples. Looks like the code is 314/3 but I can verify that. Here are some pics I pulled off the WWW.

[BMERDOC]

Lemme take another swing at that!

[Bennett68C10]

Can't go wrong with Red, it's called resale red for a reason lol. That BMW red is a really nice color. I'm painting mine Viper Red.
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[BMERDOC]

I'd be happy to help you get that motor straight. Call me when you need me. Lets prep it on the stand first.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by BMERDOC

I'd be happy to help you get that motor straight. Call me when you need me. Lets prep it on the stand first.

Definitely planning to prep it on the stand first. Should I paint before or after we look at it? I am going to paint with the old stuff on then remove for the shiny parts
Thanks so much for the offer to help! Want to make sure I don't overlook anything. Thanks again!

[VA72C10]

Thanks for the pics! Looks sharp!
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[FrankieD]

350 is a + but I would of left the 3spd in (sticks are more fun to drive) A nice Pearl Blue would look good.