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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, 10:09 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.

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!

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.

VA72C10 · 02-07-2010, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

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

busy with that, work, family things, and around 2' of snow over the last two weeks.

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Originally Posted by nuke1

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.

Thanks, I know I will regret it....unless I make alot selling it

This is good experience for me either way and I want something I can drive and not worry about and this truck is going to be too nice.

I'll take some pics of the shortbed roller frame when I get the other cab off it. Then I have to decide if I'm bagging it or leaving it as a 4.5/6 static drop. Probably going to set the cab on it and see how it looks and make my mind up. I think my cab needs to be on a bagged truck but also if I am selling it, a static drop might sell better

I'm cornfused

**lolife99** · 02-07-2010, 06:18 PM

You have done alot of WORK for a truck you seem to want to sell.
I guess I don't understand.
Usually I can't wait to drive and enjoy.
You seem to be a couple projects down the road already.
Is there something you don't like,... or just wish you had started something else.

I had thought of building my '86 swb.
I just put this truck on the backburner since I couldn't get "into" the truck build right now.
(too much money invested to try and sell it)
I have since changed direction to a 67-72 truck.

PHAT TONY · 02-07-2010, 09:43 PM

He posted previously that financial obligations/circumstances force the sale of this truck hopefully to net decent monies and allow for a BLAZER build(lol) in the future, as well as 16 other obsesions like the rest of us.

Slick67 · 02-07-2010, 11:15 PM

Looking great! Love that dash! Keep going bro!

VA72C10 · 02-08-2010, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99

You have done alot of WORK for a truck you seem to want to sell.
I guess I don't understand.
Usually I can't wait to drive and enjoy.
You seem to be a couple projects down the road already.
Is there something you don't like,... or just wish you had started something else.

I had thought of building my '86 swb.
I just put this truck on the backburner since I couldn't get "into" the truck build right now.
(too much money invested to try and sell it)
I have since changed direction to a 67-72 truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

He posted previously that financial obligations/circumstances force the sale of this truck hopefully to net decent monies and allow for a BLAZER build(lol) in the future, as well as 16 other obsesions like the rest of us.

That about sums it up. Hopefully I have done well enough buying quality parts at excellent prices, done as much as I can myself, and got excellent welding/fab work done at very affordable prices which will produce a true show-quality build for a reasonable price. And I might turn a slight profit or at least recoup my investment. I have learned a ton and enjoyed "most" of the project

so all will not be lost if I do sell it and just break even or even lose a bit.

About 1/2 way through I decided I would rather do a blazer as my show vehicle as I have two little ones and a wife that want to go to shows with me. I first thought two vehicles to the show would be okay, but that's a waste of gas and a long time to travel separate from each other. So, my next show vehicle will be a blazer. The bagged lonbged chassis and very nice longbed/cab I have that need a little work will go into a longbed build as soon as the soon-to-be shortbed build is completed and sold. That will be a basic shop-truck without as much attention to detail and me not being as picky with it as I want to use it for things like hauling lumber and mulch, etc. from time to time...

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Originally Posted by Slick67

Looking great! Love that dash! Keep going bro!

Thanks...looking forward to getting some work projects completed and picking up the rest of the shortbed parts/getting the others sold and shipped so I can get back to the build.

0331grunt · 02-08-2010, 11:32 AM

Good luck with your decision either way, Jonathan. You have a great looking projet there. Everything is very nice and great quality. You shouldn't have too much trouble selling it, especially to someone on the board who can see and appreciate all the time/money/thought you have put into it.

01-21-2010, 08:27 AM	#701
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	#702
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	#703
lks dcvn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 4,347	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	#704
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	#705
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	#707
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	#709
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	#710
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	#711
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

01-24-2010, 10:09 PM	#712
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, 01:06 AM	#714
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

01-25-2010, 09:24 AM	#715
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!

01-25-2010, 10:07 AM	#716
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	#718
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	#719
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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02-07-2010, 06:18 PM	#721
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project You have done alot of WORK for a truck you seem to want to sell. I guess I don't understand. Usually I can't wait to drive and enjoy. You seem to be a couple projects down the road already. Is there something you don't like,... or just wish you had started something else. I had thought of building my '86 swb. I just put this truck on the backburner since I couldn't get "into" the truck build right now. (too much money invested to try and sell it) I have since changed direction to a 67-72 truck. Last edited by lolife99; 02-07-2010 at 10:32 PM.

02-07-2010, 09:43 PM	#722
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project He posted previously that financial obligations/circumstances force the sale of this truck hopefully to net decent monies and allow for a BLAZER build(lol) in the future, as well as 16 other obsesions like the rest of us. __________________ 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

02-07-2010, 11:15 PM	#723
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02-08-2010, 11:32 AM	#725
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Good luck with your decision either way, Jonathan. You have a great looking projet there. Everything is very nice and great quality. You shouldn't have too much trouble selling it, especially to someone on the board who can see and appreciate all the time/money/thought you have put into 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!

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