Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued

[VA72C10]

Thanks guys, ordered a few other small parts last night (plug wires/grommets/skip white HEI (I had one but it has a clear cap) and earlier in the week got a set of restored small block brackets/pulleys from Livrat so should be able to bolt everything up when I get the engine painted. I could have of course restored an old set I have but I can do that and sell mine later....one less thing to have to do now...trying to get this thing done

[VA72C10]

Headed out for family time so won't get time on the truck until this evening...will try to get a little accomplished tonight to keep progress going...

[raull]

good deal ,family always first , but we are youre second family !! c/10 family !!, so dont keep us waiting , lol

[hgs_notes]

My wife calls this site facebook for chevy truck nuts. And like facebook, don't waste too much time online, spend it with the family and project.

[VA72C10]

Looks like the seller is out of the headers for now at least...but a lot of other stores have these for similar prices...this was just the cheapest set I found

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160807584993...#ht_2986wt_952

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks like the seller is out of the headers for now at least...but a lot of other stores have these for similar prices...this was just the cheapest set I found

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160807584993...#ht_2986wt_952

Thanks for the link. Now I just need to let you test fit them with the square body mounts and see if they fit without damaging the ceramic coating

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 68 TT

Thanks for the link. Now I just need to let you test fit them with the square body mounts and see if they fit without damaging the ceramic coating

My plan is going to be to lower the engine down onto the stock mounts first...loosely bolt them on (with lots of tape where they might hit ) if they will bolt on and see if I can run them that way. If not, I'll drill the extra holes for the square body mounts in the frame and crossmember and install those...

[VA72C10]

Here are some pictures from today's family outing. Posting these for those that follow and also to force me to watch what I eat better

First pic is our whole family's favorite spot....the japanese gardens at maymont. Next is me and my girls at the waterfall there soaking their toes on a sultry day. Finally is a wedding we crashed on our way out of the park couldn't pick a much prettier spot. But the bride had a loooong walk ahead of her to the portico where the groom was
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[VA72C10]

hmmm....first time my camera's done that and taken them sideways...guess the two pics I didn't take ended up like that...

[67cheby]

Thanks for sharing , it's great putting a face with someone I talk with so much !
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[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Thanks for sharing , it's great putting a face with someone I talk with so much !
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I've got a picture of myself in my first build on here...(bagged 70 I sold before I finished) but that's been 4 years now and I was covered with grease in the picture

[VA72C10]

Now, back to the build.....

Paid for a factory tilt tonight. It's supposed to be ready to bolt in other than paint.

Then took the carb off the engine. Intake looks clean too. Looked under the truck and decided to try to get to the body shop earlier next week to do the last things I want to do with air tools. The undercarriage is fairly clean and the bed cross sills are very clean so it should look very nice all painted up under there. The only thing I need to do suspension wise is new shocks although it rides very nice they look bad and are 40 years old (spirals in the front at least) and I already have new kyb shocks I scored relatively cheap off ebay to go on it. Found the ones sold for the 4/6 drop are the same as stock according to kyb on their website and verified it with some guys who've used them before.

Someone's going to get a nice truck that's going to run well and look good...I'm thinking I might be able to get a little more than I first was asking with the new additions...(tilt/tach/restored interior/350/350combo) I guess we will see....

[VA72C10]

Anyone notice a difference in the valve covers? I want to find another like the one in the first picture to make a matching set Not sure if it's just a stamping issue from the factory or someone grabbed two different ones...

[watahyahknow]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Anyone notice a difference in the valve covers? I want to find another like the one in the first picture to make a matching set Not sure if it's just a stamping issue from the factory or someone grabbed two different ones...

didnt they just mounted it backwarth ?

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

didnt they just mounted it backwarth ?

nope, just went out in the garage to make sure and the first one has more of a rounded end and the stamping lines run down over the edge on both sides. The second one pictured is more squared and the stamping lines fade out on the top...not even getting to the edge...

[hgs_notes]

I have a pair of valve covers like that first one if you want them. Just pay the shipping. Need cleaned up and painted, couple small dings in them.

[Zoomin]

Great looking family!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I have a pair of valve covers like that first one if you want them. Just pay the shipping. Need cleaned up and painted, couple small dings in them.

Sounds good....pm me when you get a shipped price.
I have another single one coming but would prefer to have a backup if I find these aren't sealing good...got new better valve cover gaskets on the way too...

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Great looking family!

Thanks!

[VA72C10]

Anyone catch my most recent for sale ad?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=526612


Yep, I'm selling the truck.....



The project continues

I am purchasing OLEBEATER's project truck...a 72 SWB

I had an epiphany last night while browsing craigslist. Found his ad:

1972 Chevy C10 short wheelbase, NO MOTOR/TRANSMISSION; UNFINISHED PROJECT; clear title; cab has new rockers, cab corners, cab supports and bushings; new front inner fenders and core support; doors, front fenders, hood and glass are good; new 2.5" drop spindles and 2" drop springs; new ball joints; new 4" rear drop springs; ralleys; many extra parts; stepside bed; p/s and p/b setup;

When you look at the pictures you'll realize (minus the bed being off in the pictures-which he's putting back on for transport) that it's in the same basic condition as my truck is...cab has had rust repaired, no engine, no tranny.

However this truck has some advantages to me....

5 lugs with disc fronts
drop spindles installed
drop springs installed front and rear
New ball joints
Frame has been sandblasted and painted already...
PS/PB setup
Extra front end sheetmetal
Extra parts to sell

Oh...and the little fact that it's a SWB

[VA72C10]

Basically I'm going to be at the same point in the build but this will save me a few days on the frame even if I need to touch it up or decide to add some contrasting paint...

And the biggest reason of course is since I plan to sell the truck....being a swb will net me thousands more vs a comparable lwb truck...

I personally like long beds but the market shows it...from ebay, the classifieds here, and craigslist I've seen that nicely restored longbeds generally sell for 6-8K.....comparably equipped short beds 10-12K+....it's a no brainer in my book

I am planning at this point to swap the step bed for a fleet bed or sell the stepper outright and buy a complete repop fleet bed...but I'm still thinking on that... of course if someone came to me wanting me to finish the truck as a step bed...well, I will finish it as a step bed

Got to keep you guys on your toes around here

[hgs_notes]

I'm beginning to think your nickname should be scatter.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

I'm beginning to think your nickname should be scatter.

thanks...I guess

I've gone through two layoffs which forced two projects to be sold and other times have come across deals that I just couldn't pass up. If I had a truck with sentimental attachment like yours I wouldn't easily part with it...I really wish I had the 72 patina truck still but needed the money to finish my 71 blazer project....

This, like I said, is a no-brainer. I will have the same or less invested in the project once I sell off the lwb parts...and will end up with all the advantages of the swb frame...

[Palf70Step]

Nice new old project.


OK, quit slackin and finish it ; )

[brn agn]

Gotta love the SWB! Good luck with the new foundation. Was this a local truck, or are you having it shipped?

[Bennett68C10]

Good luck with the new truck, I dig the SWB much more than the LWB.