71 Chevy LWB Transformation

[derrickmanx1]

Got the pictures of the motor and trans mocked up. I did move the motor back to the rear holes of the frame on the motor mounts. I also got the right side header in place. The accessory drive system from chevy performance is awesome. It's a great deal for someone converting to a big block or that just doesn't want to run the old v-belt system.

[derrickmanx1]

Here's a picture of the rocker panel cut out the driver side. Next the floor pan and kick panel.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I got the floor pan in and cut out the cab corner. Got the front rocker pillar fabbed all it need is to welded in. Need to shim the transmission mount up and set the pinion angle on the rear end. I need to get an angle gauge.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I got the cab corner on and mud on it. I put a few things on the engine today to make sure they worked. More cab work and sanding tomorrow. After a good cleaning it should be ready to paint it soon.

[derrickmanx1]

Cab corner.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I got the tires mounted. They Look great. I got the seat frames fabbed and mounted. Got the hole in the dash for the stereo and the 4" jl c2's mounted to the center mount that I made. Next is the holes for the vent registers on the a/c. I got a new to me 12 bolt open diff with 3.07 gears. I will get new richmond 3.73's and a posi unit from auburn then rebuild it. I removed the brakes and cleaned the housing today.

[chevy88]

Nice work keep it up.
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[derrickmanx1]

Well I got the holes for the vents and stereo in the dash. I have to fab up the a/c and cut the holes in the firewall. It won't be long and i'll be ready to paint. I also fixed my cab dolly to make it more stable. I'm ready to be done with the cab and work on wiring it up.

[derrickmanx1]

Installed the sump in the tank and painted the seat brackets. I removed the old rear end and got the transmission mount squared away. I will start preping the cab for paint and making a mount for the fuel pump. I'll paint the fenders and the cowl and hood this week. I did get the one piece windows from brothers the other day. Getting closer.

[derrickmanx1]

More pictures of the truck.

[derrickmanx1]

maybe this time.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I went back to work so it will be a while for any more work to get done. I'm hoping I'll be driving it this next time i'm home. I have a little work left on the cab and hood. I also have about 1 day of welding to do to the frame and exhaust. I have to plumb up the fuel lines and pump.

[derrickmanx1]

Pics of rims and such.

[derrickmanx1]

This was 10 years ago when I put the 489 in it. I drove it like it looked here for about 6 months and was working on the body with a smaller budgit. About that time the motor let go with less than 500 miles. It wasn't very streetable and it was a pain in the butt to stop with 5-6" of vacuum. It was a beast to drive made lots of power though. A few months after parking it a kid hit it while it was parked on my property about 15' from the street. So long story short he never did anything to make it right no insurance. I was so mad about the whole thing I let it sit for about 9 years. Now i'm going to finish what I started years ago, but this time it's going to be done much better than it would have been done back then.

[derrickmanx1]

Ordering the cruise control from summit. Has anyone installed a cruise control on their ride?

[derrickmanx1]

Ready for some more work.

[derrickmanx1]

Can't wait to autocross this thing.

[derrickmanx1]

Will be back at work on it soon.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I worked on the dash and mounting the southern rods hvac unit. I also welded up some more holes in the bed. I got a sweet deal on an edelbrock performer rpm nitrous setup. I should be getting the cab ready for paint next week. I will start with more pictures soon.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I got some work done on the cab and bed. I need to install the doors, set the rocker panels and install the roll pan.

[derrickmanx1]

Well I got the inner fenders core support and the inner part of my fenders painted. Working on the front clip tomorrow the hood and ill finish up the fenders. Hang the doors and line up the rockers weld them in.




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[derrickmanx1]

Today was productive both doors and rocker panels in and mocked the rear brakes on the Bruiser. Hope to have the cab painted by monday.

[derrickmanx1]

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[VA72C10]

Looking good!

[derrickmanx1]

Loving the stance so far. Can't wait to finish this thing. Posted via Mobile Device
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