69 Short Step

[Beetle]

FINALLY!! Some progress. We got the 68 LWB in the shop ready for teardown. Just had to paint the 69 SWB frame first and here is some pics of my Dad and I's progress! Enjoy.

The 69 SWB frame stripped, sanded and prepped with the cleaners from POR-15's 3 step process.


Puttin the first coat on!




Oooh shiney...




Now time to get the 68 in the shop get it blown apart so we can put the cab and front clip of it on the 69 frame


LETS TEAR 'ER DOWN!








EGR Valve gasket



More to come, we are tearing into it more today!

[Beetle]

Got the longbed 68 in the garage ready to pull the cab off the frame. We will have the truck painted on a rolling chassis by the end of the year.


Pulled the rocker off


And it was rough so my Dad will POR-15 the metal after sanding it down, then lay some fiberglass and let it set up good before we re-attach the rocker




Got the marker lights welded up and now my Dad is grinding away making the metal nice n smooth.


Love the original key!




Tree saver strap + logging chain + 2 TON chain hoist and the cab comes off the frame


It is floating!




On the jackstands!


Yea I know it ain't level, we have 2 jackstands that are the same and the other two don't match

And I bought my Dad some longtubes, we are gonna make this small block sing. Fast n Loud

[GCncsuHD]

Subscribing now, frame looks good in the por15, I have mine stripped down just haven't had the time to coat it yet. You will be impressed with that por15 and fiberglass combo. I was skeptical, but my 78 had a couple 50 cent piece size holes in the floorboard I found unexpectedly while replacing the vinyl floor. I wasn't ready to weld patch panels in or anything of that sort, so I por15'd the floors and laid down two layers of fiberglass and coated over it again. It dried very hard and seemed durable.

[Beetle]

Originally Posted by GCncsuHD

Subscribing now, frame looks good in the por15, I have mine stripped down just haven't had the time to coat it yet. You will be impressed with that por15 and fiberglass combo. I was skeptical, but my 78 had a couple 50 cent piece size holes in the floorboard I found unexpectedly while replacing the vinyl floor. I wasn't ready to weld patch panels in or anything of that sort, so I por15'd the floors and laid down two layers of fiberglass and coated over it again. It dried very hard and seemed durable.

Yea it sets up harder than a rock! My Dad did the cab corner with the combo as well.


And update with no pics as of yet. My Dad and I got the front cross-member on the frame and bolted down, power steering pump is on the frame, A-Arms are goin on the crossmember soon, and Wednesday Dad and I are working more on the truck, we will be putting the rearend under the truck! Trailing arms are goin in, the lowered coils are goin in (which by the way are just some stock Rear Jeep Wrangler Coils), and soon after that we will have the frontend together and have a rolling chassis!

[Beetle]

I am lovin my O'Reillys discount more n more!!

I got the front discs, ceramic pads, calipers, inner and outer bearings, and a quart of POR-15 for $120
PARTS!!!!!




In the past week we have gotten the front crossmember bolted in, and power steering pump as well and today we put the rear end under the frame and what a pain in the "you know what"! The U-Bolts just didn't want to line up so we drove the driver side in with a BFH and messed up the ends of the threads on one side, so my Dad with all the patients in the world layed on the ground with a file and repaired my screw up Tomorrow weather permitting we will POR-15 the front crossmember, A-Arms, and spindles.

Getting the U-Bolt to line up takes some patients! Also a BFH helps...






The back is on the ground!!

[cubber]

Cool build, man. Keep after it!

[Beetle]

Here are more pics, trying to decipher what this trans actually came from, I have a serial # and some other number/letter combo 2HZU7, whatever that means...




And this is about where we are going with the stepper as far as paint goes, flat red with white grille and roof
Won't be this low yet...

[Beetle]

Can you say...

PROGRESS!! We got the frame off barrels and on the tires! Springs are cut up front, two coils, and the rear springs came from the rear of a TJ Wrangler stock springs. Its already got a rake on it! Can't wait.



And Dad n I went to my work today (O'Reilly Auto Parts) and got a gallon of Nasons paint and all the fixins and some fiberglass for about $350. My pop has a friend who has a paint booth and will spray our truck for a minimal fee. We changed our minds on the paint... again. We are now going with 2010 Camaro Inferno Orange.

[67c10rustbuket]

Man that 68 LB is/was clean! I like the flat red and also the Camaro Inferno Orange. Both great choices. Do you have a name so I dont have to call you Beelte? What does the pan look like on the trans? kinda looks like from the bell that it is a BOP pattern (hole at the top).

[Beetle]

Jason is my name. The only thing we used in the 68 was the cab and frontclip. The bed will either be sold with the frame or we will find a halfway decent cab n build a LWB. Dunno on that. We do know the 71 LWB is for sale at this point for $500. Is there a pan on the manual trans? I will take a look later. I decoded the serial # on the case and it came up as a NV3500. Row row row my own gears
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[67c10rustbuket]

Hey Jason, sorry had a brain fart there. I totally missed that it is a MANUAL TRANS duh!

Just noticed the "no loafing in shop" sign, that is cool. I need one of those

[Beetle]

Yea I was second guessin myself But then again I don't know anything about late model manual transmissions.

Yea I point at that sign when my pop is takin his time in something he got that sign from his old work.
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[gdavis]

coming alone just fine. did you measure the stance before you cut the springs and after you cut the springs . Just wanted to know how much it lowered the truck. gdavis from Florida

[Beetle]

There really isn't a way to measure it. Maybe find out what the stock ride height is of a short step and then I will measure ours after everything is on it. All I know is, it's gonna be low!
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[Beetle]

Just found out I have a bit of money coming my way so parts are gonna be coming soon!!

A/C from Southern Rods for $810 http://www.southernrods.com/a-c-and-...y-to-ship.html

Coys Wheels C-57 Polished or Chrome?? Choices, choices....

New outside door handles, grille hoops, headlights, header panel for the bed, a new bumper with fogs, some buckets and a center console outta something that will work with the 5 speed. Cannot wait!!

[Beetle]

So I ordered an A/C unit from Southern Rods for the pickup Friday, and Sunday we joined the cab to the frame again

AirRide will be ordered soon as well as AutoMeter Pro Comp gauges 5'' Electric Speed 5" Tach 2 5/8'' Fuel Water Oil Volts


Tomorrow I am driving to Clemmons (1 Hour drive) to buy some buckets from a 74 Blazer, and pick up grille hoops and carpet.

Covers I wanna go with, seen these in the Truckseats Photobook and I am in love with these covers! Hope he don't mind me posting em up, but I think these will look great in the orange truck!


And here is the truck's current state


Yesh we are shaving the firewall

[Beetle]

Classic Parts better give me a damn T-Shirt or something....

ITEM# DESCRIPTION QTY TOTAL
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28-955C (1971-75) Seat Foam-Bucket Seat 2 $359.90

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12-013 (1954-87) Tailgate Letters - Black - C1 $7.95

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08-109A (1967-72) Bed Bolt Kit - Stainless - S1 $38.50

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08-617 (1960-72) Bed to Frame Bolt Kit - Stai1 $21.95

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07-732 (1967-72) * Angle Strips - Stainless P1 $49.95

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18-016 (1967-76) Inside Window Handle-w/ Blac2 $9.90

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18-045 (1967-71) Inside Handle Escutcheon-Bla4 $9.96

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18-113 (1967-72) Outside Door Handles-Pair 1 $49.95

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18-006 (1967-72) Inside Door Handle 2 $9.90

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19-641 (1966-68) Arm Rest - Black - ea 2 $33.90

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19-111 (1967-68) * Door Panels-Black, Pre-Ass2 $359.90

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25-601 (1967-72) Covered Visor Assembly - Bla2 $59.90

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25-094 (1967-72) Inside Visor Bracket Screw S1 $0.99

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25-128 (1967-72) Inside Visor Hooks - Black -1 $9.95

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25-019 (1967-72) Inside Visor Bracket - L or 2 $37.90

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22-851 (1967-68) Glove Box Door Emblem-Chevro1 $24.95

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29-967 (1967-87) Ash Tray-In Center Console 1 $19.95

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24-127 (1969-72) Instrument Bezel-Gauge Type-1 $34.95

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28-986 (1969-77) Bucket Seat Back Cover Screw1 $1.49

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18-916 (1960-72) Door Latch Screw Set 1 $4.95

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71-383 (1941-72) Brake Hose Clip 3 $2.25

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58-119 (1967-69) Outside Mirror Arm - Polishe1 $19.95

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58-120 (1967-69) Outside Mirror Arm - Polishe1 $19.95

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58-314 (1967-69) Outside Mirror Arm Gasket 2 $2.98

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58-413 (1956-69) Outside Mirror Arm Screw 6 $5.94

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58-620 (1967-69) Outside Mirror Bracket 2 $19.90

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74-629A (1963-91) Shock Absorber-Front* 1 $6.95

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SS-5152 (1967-76) Steering Rag Joint Coupler A1 $29.95

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53-485 (1969-72) Ignition Switch Indicator Pl1 $2.95

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24-627 (1967-72) Instrument Bezel Screw Set 1 $0.99

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18-321 (1960-91) Door Bumper 2 $1.98

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38-017 (1967-72) Hood Bumper Set 1 $5.95

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19-195 (1967-72) Upper Door Panel Trim Moldin1 $49.95

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18-206 (1960-67) Vent Handle-Right 1 $8.95

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18-205 (1960-67) Vent Handle-Left 1 $8.95

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18-167 (1967-72) Outside Handle Gasket Set 1 $1.99

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30-751 (1967-72) * Dash Pad-Black 1 $69.95

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29-120 (1968-72) Wiper Knob-Deluxe 1 $5.95

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29-018 (1967-68) Light Knob-Small Type 1 $8.95

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29-562 (1967-72) Turnsignal Lever-w/o Tilt 1 $11.95

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19-716 (1967-72) Accessory Vent Shades 1 $26.95

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19-922 (1967-91) Door Lock Button-Chrome 2 $3.98

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19-429 (1967-71) Door Panel Fastener - 16 pc 1 $4.95

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19-692 (1967-72) Arm Rest Retainer Nut 2 $0.98

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39-414 (1967-72) Brake & Clutch Pedal Pad-Rib2 $5.90

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39-454 (1967-72) Brake & Clutch Pedal Bezel 2 $9.90

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39-317 (1967-70) Accelerator Pedal-Rubber 1 $9.95

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39-351 (1967-70) Accelerator Pedal Bezel 1 $11.95

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28-061 (1947-87) Seat Belt - Black 2 $49.90

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58-202 (1941-69) Outside Mirror Head - Round 2 $21.90

I just ordered all this stuff and should be here soon. The stepper is gonna get done, just when is the question. I really don't need anything else 'sides tires, alternator, fluids, and time now

[brn agn]

Now that is a list! You should get a shirt AND A HAT for ordering that many parts!

[gdavis]

Yea Classic Part will give you tee shirt. For 19.95 you think they would do better for us guys that buy as many parts you did. good luck my friend.

[Beetle]

So we got the rear drum brake assembled and ran the brake lines, we are looking for the hardline with the "T" on it so we can finish running brake lines. We also mocked up the frontend just to get a rough idea of what it will look like here soon...




RALPH Powered!




Wait til we get the engine in!


Did some bondo work, cannot get the warp outta the fender with all the body hammers in the world.


Also got some bling! We are gonna have all the pullys like this.

[Beetle]

PARTS!!!!
Door panels


Armrests


Visors


Pedals




Airplane style lap belts


Floor Mats


Door handles and window cranks


Vent window latch


Ignition switch tag... just realized I have the wrong one or do I? Did 68s have acc?


Glove box emblem


Door handles


Mirror and arms




Vent visors


Lights

[Beetle]

A/C stuff




Water pump pulley with nose cone



The newest addition to Demon's lineup is this baby right here. This is the new Street Demon 625 CFM, 4 barrel, electric choke with a Trans Dapt adapter. Wonder what she will sound like when I open up the back two??




Our script valve covers are soon getting powdercoated chrome, then to make sure the letters look right I got a stencil and will paint the letters... black or orange. Dunno yet.


Keepin our blue plug wires in order


And the plate going on the truck!


And Dad sanded the hood down and did some filler work. Should be in primer in a week or so.

[brn agn]

Looking good! Did you get a t-shirt out of the deal?

[Beetle]

Nope I got jipped. But on some backordered item I made a call and mentioned I'd like a shirt. Sucks I had to mention it...
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[gdavis]

Originally Posted by Beetle

A/C stuff




Water pump pulley with nose cone



The newest addition to Demon's lineup is this baby right here. This is the new Street Demon 625 CFM, 4 barrel, electric choke with a Trans Dapt adapter. Wonder what she will sound like when I open up the back two??




Our script valve covers are soon getting powdercoated chrome, then to make sure the letters look right I got a stencil and will paint the letters... black or orange. Dunno yet.


Keepin our blue plug wires in order


And the plate going on the truck!


And Dad sanded the hood down and did some filler work. Should be in primer in a week or so.

I really like the parts. And the body work look aok. keep trucking my friend.