1970 VA Longbed Project - Page 27 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 01-21-2010, 12:26 AM

set the smoothed cowl on (just laying there) (needs to be sanded down some more but close to ready)

VA72C10 · 01-21-2010, 12:28 AM

As I mentioned, I went ahead and sanded the rest of the paint off the top of the dash and also a little more at the driprails...

VA72C10 · 01-21-2010, 12:30 AM

The cab has come a long way....found a shot that already had the new rockers and the front of the driprail gone...but still quite a change.....

before:

after:

gcburdic · 01-21-2010, 12:46 AM

AWESOME Jonathan!!!

...hey you probably said this before, but did your cab have a hole in the roof??..If so, mine had a hole in the same exact location!!!

VA72C10 · 01-21-2010, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

AWESOME Jonathan!!!

...hey you probably said this before, but did your cab have a hole in the roof??..If so, mine had a hole in the same exact location!!!

Thanks Geoff, nah, that was just a spot we sanded to put a magnet on for the welder to have a good ground

I'm guessing yours was a cb antenna hole?

gcburdic · 01-21-2010, 12:54 AM

yep....that's what it was!!...I had it "smoothed"

0331grunt · 01-21-2010, 08:27 AM

That looks great! Glad to see you got some time to work on it

my67chevytruck · 01-21-2010, 09:52 AM

looking good Jonathan....

**lks dcvn** · 01-21-2010, 02:50 PM

looks really good - it is the subtle changes that make it 'your' truck in the end.

VA72C10 · 01-23-2010, 11:06 PM

Well, only got a couple hours today and spent some time helping Jason get a jammed back hatch open on a SUV he was working on.
Got the airbag brackets drilled and the bags installed on the front. Got the spindle on one side. Hopefully will have more time soon....

Does anyone know if this will be okay...this dust cover won't slide over the ball joint. It's from CPP...

...and a parting shot of the cab

PHAT TONY · 01-24-2010, 03:37 AM

Inch by inch; you'll get there(got alot of inching to do myself!). Maybe once this is shiny you can trade it for a fat stack of cash AND a clean shorty project, real short.....no cab back panel.....removable top, if ya smell what I'm steppin in.

VA72C10 · 01-24-2010, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Inch by inch; you'll get there(got alot of inching to do myself!). Maybe once this is shiny you can trade it for a fat stack of cash AND a clean shorty project, real short.....no cab back panel.....removable top, if ya smell what I'm steppin in.

I'm considering making this a SWB truck (new frame and bed) and keeping the LWB stuff for my shop truck...then using whatever money the SWB brings to pay to finish up the LWB shop truck and build a blazer...

70k52wd · 01-24-2010, 11:00 AM

Cab looks sweet. I like the rain gutters removed, very modern look.
Only thing left is to make the top removable.

royo · 01-24-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

I'm considering making this a SWB truck (new frame and bed) and keeping the LWB stuff for my shop truck...then using whatever money the SWB brings to pay to finish up the LWB shop truck and build a blazer...

SAY it ain't so I say longbed or nothing lol Did you get the balljoint dust boot fixed. If not look at my build on marks site it has pics an part #s

VA72C10 · 01-24-2010, 03:33 PM

Thanks...was hoping the ones included with the CPP kit would work with the CPP spindles

I have used some others before I know will fit....will try to get the other one to go on but if not....I'll pick some up from NAPA.

LooseCannon · 01-24-2010, 06:43 PM

I don't know how I missed this. Nice build!!

mcbassin · 01-24-2010, 10:04 PM

So you are actually considering the SWB change over? You have a great project whether its long or short! Cab is looking Sweet! Pretty time consuming shaving the vents on the cowl? I've never done one of those before.

VA72C10 · 01-24-2010, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LooseCannon

I don't know how I missed this. Nice build!!

Thanks

brian69longbed · 01-25-2010, 01:06 AM

keep it up. its all looking great

0331grunt · 01-25-2010, 09:24 AM

Looking good! What ever you do, long or short, its gonna be sweet!

VA72C10 · 01-24-2010, 10:09 PM

yeah, hopefully picking up a complete roller swb project locally tomorrow or tuesday. Will be stowing the longbed chassis, the longbed bed, and the new cab from the roller in my garage for the next project.

my67chevytruck · 01-25-2010, 10:07 AM

going to the dark side eh.....

VA72C10 · 01-25-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brian69longbed

keep it up. its all looking great

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0331grunt

Looking good! What ever you do, long or short, its gonna be sweet!

Thanks guys!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

going to the dark side eh.....

gcburdic · 02-07-2010, 12:32 AM

Any progress Jonathan....or are you still busy parting that other truck?!?!

nuke1 · 02-07-2010, 08:29 AM

Jonathan you change your mind like I do, man, talk about ever knowing what to do, i hate being in that boat, Where is some pics of that new swb you bought. I wanna see. I agree with you thou. sometimes it is just better to get something done and sell it to fund your next project. Just be sure that it is the one hat you will not regret selling. Other wise great build so far.

01-21-2010, 12:26 AM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project set the smoothed cowl on (just laying there) (needs to be sanded down some more but close to ready) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-21-2010, 12:28 AM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project As I mentioned, I went ahead and sanded the rest of the paint off the top of the dash and also a little more at the driprails... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-21-2010, 12:30 AM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project The cab has come a long way....found a shot that already had the new rockers and the front of the driprail gone...but still quite a change..... before: after: __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-21-2010, 12:46 AM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project AWESOME Jonathan!!!...hey you probably said this before, but did your cab have a hole in the roof??..If so, mine had a hole in the same exact location!!! __________________ 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

01-21-2010, 12:54 AM	#6
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project yep....that's what it was!!...I had it "smoothed" __________________ 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 Last edited by gcburdic; 01-21-2010 at 08:59 AM.

01-21-2010, 08:27 AM	#7
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project That looks great! Glad to see you got some time to work on it __________________ 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!

01-21-2010, 09:52 AM	#8
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

01-21-2010, 02:50 PM	#9
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,339	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project looks really good - it is the subtle changes that make it 'your' truck in the end.

01-23-2010, 11:06 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Well, only got a couple hours today and spent some time helping Jason get a jammed back hatch open on a SUV he was working on. Got the airbag brackets drilled and the bags installed on the front. Got the spindle on one side. Hopefully will have more time soon.... Does anyone know if this will be okay...this dust cover won't slide over the ball joint. It's from CPP... ...and a parting shot of the cab __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-24-2010, 03:37 AM	#11
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Inch by inch; you'll get there(got alot of inching to do myself!). Maybe once this is shiny you can trade it for a fat stack of cash AND a clean shorty project, real short.....no cab back panel.....removable top, if ya smell what I'm steppin in. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

01-24-2010, 11:00 AM	#13
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Cab looks sweet. I like the rain gutters removed, very modern look. Only thing left is to make the top removable.

01-24-2010, 03:33 PM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Thanks...was hoping the ones included with the CPP kit would work with the CPP spindles I have used some others before I know will fit....will try to get the other one to go on but if not....I'll pick some up from NAPA. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-24-2010, 06:43 PM	#16
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I don't know how I missed this. Nice build!! __________________ Bagged 05 Suburban Bagged Baby Blue 68

01-24-2010, 10:04 PM	#17
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project So you are actually considering the SWB change over? You have a great project whether its long or short! Cab is looking Sweet! Pretty time consuming shaving the vents on the cowl? I've never done one of those before. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-25-2010, 01:06 AM	#19
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project keep it up. its all looking great __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115



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01-25-2010, 09:24 AM	#20
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good! What ever you do, long or short, its gonna be sweet! __________________ 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!

01-24-2010, 10:09 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project yeah, hopefully picking up a complete roller swb project locally tomorrow or tuesday. Will be stowing the longbed chassis, the longbed bed, and the new cab from the roller in my garage for the next project. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-25-2010, 10:07 AM	#22
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project going to the dark side eh..... __________________ 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

02-07-2010, 12:32 AM	#24
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Any progress Jonathan....or are you still busy parting that other truck?!?! __________________ 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

02-07-2010, 08:29 AM	#25
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Jonathan you change your mind like I do, man, talk about ever knowing what to do, i hate being in that boat, Where is some pics of that new swb you bought. I wanna see. I agree with you thou. sometimes it is just better to get something done and sell it to fund your next project. Just be sure that it is the one hat you will not regret selling. Other wise great build so far. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

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