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19723DR · 07-19-2009, 11:13 PM

Bagged, shaved, on Dubs..... Sounds like you have a lot of fun planned.

VA72C10 · 07-21-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by 19723DR

Bagged, shaved, on Dubs..... Sounds like you have a lot of fun planned.

Hoping so...hope to get a lot more done over the next month. Starting next week

n2billet · 07-21-2009, 05:48 AM

You have any pictures of the painted frame?

VA72C10 · 07-24-2009, 01:37 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

You have any pictures of the painted frame?

Sorry, just noticed the post...I haven't painted it yet, but should be in a week or so and will post up then...but by then you might have yours done

72BlckButy · 07-24-2009, 08:05 AM

Definitely sounds like it is coming right along. Can't wait for some more pics!

VA72C10 · 07-28-2009, 12:59 AM

I will have more pictures tomorrow. Went over to work on it tonight and got a lot done. Bed is off, mocked up some of the airbag stuff before to see how it will fit with the bed on. Front clip is off as well. Was pleasantly surprised to find NO rust on the front of the cab. Very excited about that. Got the core support off and radiator/tranny cooler drained. Going to take the engine out probably tomorrow night and will take some pictures. Decided I'll be taking the cab off too to make it a frame-off. What the heck at this point

It will make it easier to finish up the cab mounts and paint the underside nicely. Going to paint everything off of the truck for better results. Can't wait to get started on the suspension!

VA72C10 · 07-29-2009, 12:49 AM

Here are the pictures. These I took when I got there tonight. Three hours later it looked almost the same minus the steering column, wiring, e-brake, etc. So after the engine and tranny are pulled, it's 4 bolts for the cab and it's off.

VA72C10 · 07-29-2009, 12:58 AM

Wow, sorry they're so fuzzy. they looked fine on the camera

As you can see the exhaust is already close to the trailing arms and runs under the crossmember so we'll be running it through the crossmember. Going with all new exhaust as well.

Here's a few pictures of the rust areas needing attention still and some we've started to fix as well as the nice heated springs I'll be swapping out for bags. Let this be a warning to those considering heating springs...notice they are actually sitting on each other at the bottom.

Passenger rear floor

Patch for passenger rear floor

Driver's rear floor. I will have a box behind the seat so we cut out the rust and put this panel in running it all the way to the cab corner eliminating the factory "hole" there.

New carrier bearing (will probably be flipping before I put the bed back on)

Heated springs

VA72C10 · 07-29-2009, 01:01 AM

and before someone says something about the itsy bitsy air cleaner....I just put it there so I don't drop dirt/bolts down the carb...

VA72C10 · 07-29-2009, 02:43 AM

Here's a current rendering of the finished product. Thanks, Skorp

OARNGESI · 07-29-2009, 02:54 AM

Gona be really nice

gcburdic · 07-31-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Got a bunch of parts, some new Rod doors panels and a good set of hood hinges for a great deal (thanks Gburdic) a 70 outer grille i have plans for, and some 5 lug rallys on bald tires i'll use temporarily when i do the 5 lug swap. Hopefully will have a chance to work on this in the next few weeks before it gets too cold

Hey Jonathon,

I don't know why I haven't subscribe to this earlier, but here I am....ghlad to help out with the door panels....they'll look good with what you are planning (if it doesn't change again

).....I like the rendering of the finished product...looking forward to watching it come together!!!....Also, saw you spent some time w/ LHM...hopefully he inspired you as well!!!

72BlckButy · 07-31-2009, 07:52 AM

That rendering looks killer!

VA72C10 · 07-31-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Hey Jonathon,

I don't know why I haven't subscribe to this earlier, but here I am....ghlad to help out with the door panels....they'll look good with what you are planning (if it doesn't change again

).....I like the rendering of the finished product...looking forward to watching it come together!!!....Also, saw you spent some time w/ LHM...hopefully he inspired you as well!!!

Andy....he made me want to quit the build

just kidding of course. Went to drop off a part for another boardmember and ended up having a 3-hr mini-board meet

You came on board at the right time as I finally am doing some real work on it. The last year has been buying parts and changing my mind

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

That rendering looks killer!

Thank Skorp for that. It's a photo I pulled from another member (sorry, saved it a year or so ago and forgot who it is) and had trim/rally rims, vent windows, etc and Skorp P-shopped it for me. I can visualize the truck but it never hurts to have a hard copy to drool over and show others

VA72C10 · 07-31-2009, 09:03 AM

Well, got the engine and tranny pulled last night. Found out the PO had NO bolts holding the motor mounts to the front crossmember. In fact, the passenger mount fell off of the rubber mount on the engine as soon as we pulled the block. Meaning no bolts from the mount to the block OR crossmember. Also the tranny mount only had one bolt in it and it was loose. Also the rear U-joint fell apart when we pulled the driveshaft and it had NO grease in it. And the tranny was just installed last year...think he should have re-used the mount???

I'm glad I'm doing a frame off to correct these issues. I will know everything about the truck and know it will be solid and safe as well as hopefully a sweet looking ride

Here's the rest of the pics from the evening

engine will at minimum be cleaned, painted body color, and dressed up with a BUNCH of chrome goodies. May do some more power upgrades as well depending on timing/budget

010 block at least

Just the cab left now...

Waiting patiently to be purdied up

70k52wd · 07-31-2009, 09:20 AM

It's funny that I thought you sold this. It's coming along very nicely.

gcburdic · 07-31-2009, 10:14 AM

Nice...progress!!!.....That mount looks terrible!!!

JMHO....with the engine, if you aren't going to do anything to it, I would suggest at least replacing all the gaskets you can....I didn't do anything to my motor, but spruce it up with paint and bling, but never did the gaskets....DUMB I know....I can't tell but I think the oil pan gasket or the front seal is leaking!!!...YUCK.....

VA72C10 · 07-31-2009, 11:35 AM

Well, I might wish I sold it when I add up the receipts

The good news is the motor is a fresh rebuild with less than 2500 miles on it. No leaks I ever saw or see now. The tranny pan leaks but I'm putting some bling there and the oil pan so it should be good to go.

STOCKISH · 08-08-2009, 10:54 PM

Looking great man. Cant wait to see more pics. Keep at it.

VA72C10 · 08-10-2009, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looking great man. Cant wait to see more pics. Keep at it.

Thanks, I'll have more pictures in a few...

nuke1 · 08-10-2009, 10:16 PM

that thing is coming along great, when do you plan to have it done?

VA72C10 · 08-11-2009, 02:13 AM

I wanted it done for the summer shows but that's not going to happen...hopefully it'll be done in a couple months and catch the few fall shows....

VA72C10 · 08-11-2009, 02:14 AM

Here's the money shot...frame on a trailer to get it out of the way and outside for me to clean. Cab on stands and everything apart...

70k52wd · 08-11-2009, 07:35 AM

Looking good. Your going to have a brand new 70. How cool is that.
If that's a kitchen in the shop, you have it made. Why would you ever leave.

splehigh · 08-11-2009, 08:11 AM

Looking good!!!

07-19-2009, 11:13 PM	#51
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Bagged, shaved, on Dubs..... Sounds like you have a lot of fun planned. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

07-21-2009, 05:48 AM	#53
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project You have any pictures of the painted frame? __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

07-24-2009, 08:05 AM	#55
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Definitely sounds like it is coming right along. Can't wait for some more pics! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-28-2009, 12:59 AM	#56
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I will have more pictures tomorrow. Went over to work on it tonight and got a lot done. Bed is off, mocked up some of the airbag stuff before to see how it will fit with the bed on. Front clip is off as well. Was pleasantly surprised to find NO rust on the front of the cab. Very excited about that. Got the core support off and radiator/tranny cooler drained. Going to take the engine out probably tomorrow night and will take some pictures. Decided I'll be taking the cab off too to make it a frame-off. What the heck at this point It will make it easier to finish up the cab mounts and paint the underside nicely. Going to paint everything off of the truck for better results. Can't wait to get started on the suspension! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-29-2009, 12:49 AM	#57
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here are the pictures. These I took when I got there tonight. Three hours later it looked almost the same minus the steering column, wiring, e-brake, etc. So after the engine and tranny are pulled, it's 4 bolts for the cab and it's off. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-29-2009, 12:58 AM	#58
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Wow, sorry they're so fuzzy. they looked fine on the camera As you can see the exhaust is already close to the trailing arms and runs under the crossmember so we'll be running it through the crossmember. Going with all new exhaust as well. Here's a few pictures of the rust areas needing attention still and some we've started to fix as well as the nice heated springs I'll be swapping out for bags. Let this be a warning to those considering heating springs...notice they are actually sitting on each other at the bottom. Passenger rear floor Patch for passenger rear floor Driver's rear floor. I will have a box behind the seat so we cut out the rust and put this panel in running it all the way to the cab corner eliminating the factory "hole" there. New carrier bearing (will probably be flipping before I put the bed back on) Heated springs __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-29-2009, 01:01 AM	#59
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project and before someone says something about the itsy bitsy air cleaner....I just put it there so I don't drop dirt/bolts down the carb... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-29-2009, 02:43 AM	#60
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's a current rendering of the finished product. Thanks, Skorp __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 07-29-2009 at 02:44 AM.

07-29-2009, 02:54 AM	#61
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Gona be really nice __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

07-31-2009, 07:52 AM	#63
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project That rendering looks killer! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

07-31-2009, 09:03 AM	#65
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Well, got the engine and tranny pulled last night. Found out the PO had NO bolts holding the motor mounts to the front crossmember. In fact, the passenger mount fell off of the rubber mount on the engine as soon as we pulled the block. Meaning no bolts from the mount to the block OR crossmember. Also the tranny mount only had one bolt in it and it was loose. Also the rear U-joint fell apart when we pulled the driveshaft and it had NO grease in it. And the tranny was just installed last year...think he should have re-used the mount??? I'm glad I'm doing a frame off to correct these issues. I will know everything about the truck and know it will be solid and safe as well as hopefully a sweet looking ride Here's the rest of the pics from the evening engine will at minimum be cleaned, painted body color, and dressed up with a BUNCH of chrome goodies. May do some more power upgrades as well depending on timing/budget 010 block at least Just the cab left now... Waiting patiently to be purdied up __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-31-2009, 09:20 AM	#66
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project It's funny that I thought you sold this. It's coming along very nicely.

07-31-2009, 10:14 AM	#67
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Nice...progress!!!.....That mount looks terrible!!! JMHO....with the engine, if you aren't going to do anything to it, I would suggest at least replacing all the gaskets you can....I didn't do anything to my motor, but spruce it up with paint and bling, but never did the gaskets....DUMB I know....I can't tell but I think the oil pan gasket or the front seal is leaking!!!...YUCK..... __________________ 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

07-31-2009, 11:35 AM	#68
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Well, I might wish I sold it when I add up the receipts The good news is the motor is a fresh rebuild with less than 2500 miles on it. No leaks I ever saw or see now. The tranny pan leaks but I'm putting some bling there and the oil pan so it should be good to go. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-08-2009, 10:54 PM	#69
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08-10-2009, 10:16 PM	#71
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project that thing is coming along great, when do you plan to have it done? __________________ 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

08-11-2009, 02:13 AM	#72
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project I wanted it done for the summer shows but that's not going to happen...hopefully it'll be done in a couple months and catch the few fall shows.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-11-2009, 02:14 AM	#73
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Here's the money shot...frame on a trailer to get it out of the way and outside for me to clean. Cab on stands and everything apart... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-11-2009, 07:35 AM	#74
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good. Your going to have a brand new 70. How cool is that. If that's a kitchen in the shop, you have it made. Why would you ever leave.

08-11-2009, 08:11 AM	#75
splehigh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glenville, Pa Posts: 445	Re: 1970 VA Longbed Project Looking good!!!

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