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shawno72 · 03-11-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DesertCat

you haven't forgotten?

stay tuned.

BTW do you have some more plans, thought 2" trailing arm spacers didn't work with 15" rims? hmmm...
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Me neither but a good source says go for it

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-11-2013, 08:14 PM

Awesome build ill go along for the ride.... Thanks..

DesertCat · 03-12-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Awesome build ill go along for the ride.... Thanks..

Wow, thanks! More like a slow motion train wreck...

So coming up to present day, we have some good progress. Being I don't get much time to work on the truck, I'm having my sons get their hands dirty. And have they been busy!

First things first - can't stand a dirty project

shawno72 · 03-12-2013, 09:31 PM

Lookin better already

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DesertCat · 03-12-2013, 09:38 PM

So after a bunch of scrubbing and some wire wheel action it looks much better. Got a 3.08 rear end with the appropriate length axles

into which we will drop my 3-series posi, but for now...

DesertCat · 03-13-2013, 01:54 AM

Moving along... trans pulled and made a small hole in the floor

DesertCat · 03-13-2013, 02:06 AM

More cleaning and painting and doughnuts! Good job boys!

jlsanborn · 03-14-2013, 11:29 AM

In on this one too! Some funny stuff here man - "died in my arms" bout pissed myself!

shawno72 · 03-14-2013, 11:33 AM

I saw donuts and now I'm hungry

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67chevy1series · 03-14-2013, 11:34 AM

Lol great build! Lookin forward to seeing where you go with it!
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Low Elco · 03-14-2013, 01:05 PM

Mmmmmm... Donuts! Them boys are gettin' after it! Rear looks good!

DesertCat · 03-14-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

In on this one too! Some funny stuff here man - "died in my arms" bout pissed myself!

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Originally Posted by shawno72

I saw donuts and now I'm hungry

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

Lol great build! Lookin forward to seeing where you go with it!
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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Mmmmmm... Donuts! Them boys are gettin' after it! Rear looks good!

Thanks guys, more pics on the way tonight. Internet has been chocked down to almost unusable here lately but seems better today so i hope to get an update or two shortly.

DesertCat · 03-15-2013, 01:23 AM

I made the decision to move the engine forward again even though the M20 is the same length as the (late, RIP) TH350. This made the clutch linkage a straightforward affair and probably not require a dogleg shifter modification ala' 55 Chevy bench seat shifter.

The line on the floor marks where the front of the bench seat is. The seat just overhangs the opening by an inch or two. Think we're gonna be okay. I bought another shift handle that we will graft on regardless, may end up with somewhat of a dogleg yet...

DesertCat · 03-15-2013, 01:29 AM

and for our next magical trick... think we can lose the kick down cable now

ddubbs · 03-15-2013, 01:30 AM

Man you guys aren't wasting anytime. Projects looking nice.
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DesertCat · 03-15-2013, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ddubbs

Man you guys aren't wasting anytime. Projects looking nice.
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Thank you!
Well, the boys have been hard at it. I am very pleased. But they are animals!
I suggested it would be easier if they moved some stuff out of their way and they stripped the truck

ddubbs · 03-15-2013, 02:07 AM

Man the boys sure know how to have some fun. Bet they have a plan after its done.LOL
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shawno72 · 03-15-2013, 07:07 AM

Looking good Blake. So are you still in affyland? If so are your boys doing the work?
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Low Elco · 03-15-2013, 08:08 AM

If they are doing this realtime, they're hauling azz before it's 900 degrees out! Looks good, see if you can get 'em to strip and repaint the firewall and inner fenders while they're at it!

jlsanborn · 03-15-2013, 10:48 AM

Wow! They're killing it and it's looking great! I wasn't aware that the bad-boy clutch fork would work in that bell. That's great news for me! What engine stands (motor mounts) are you using? I see the chain is gone

Is that the same trans x-member you had under the late three fifty?

DesertCat · 03-15-2013, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ddubbs

Man the boys sure know how to have some fun. Bet they have a plan after its done.LOL
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Actually, I'm surprised my younger son hasn't put my engine in his Miata

Hope I didn't give him any ideas...

DesertCat · 03-15-2013, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Looking good Blake. So are you still in affyland? If so are your boys doing the work?
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Yeah, boys are doing it all, well, since the bed came off that is. I stabbed
the new mill in (and killed that trans

) and they started working
on this 3-4 weeks ago.

I am 11.5 hours ahead but I work night shift (7pm- 7am, 7x/week) and usually
have internet access. So I Skype a lot and they do everything, getting video
from their cell phones when they call is an amazing help.

DesertCat · 03-15-2013, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

If they are doing this realtime, they're hauling azz before it's 900 degrees out! Looks good, see if you can get 'em to strip and repaint the firewall and inner fenders while they're at it!

After the passing of our trans (heretofore lovingly referred to as TH) last November, we had a time of mourning.

The boys have been working on this for the last 3-4 weeks, they pulled the bed, rear end, interior, front end, trans, lifted the cab, painted, on and on.... holy cow! They are kicking it!

I dunno what to think about the firewall yet. Plan to do some smoothing/filling and get the Vintage Air set up but that can wait a bit - still a little gun-shy about other people near my truck with a welder.

Oh, and I don't have any inner fenders yet, they must have run off with the front bumper brackets

DesertCat · 03-15-2013, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Wow! They're killing it and it's looking great! I wasn't aware that the bad-boy clutch fork would work in that bell. That's great news for me! What engine stands (motor mounts) are you using? I see the chain is gone

Is that the same trans x-member you had under the late three fifty?

Works like a charm! Man that thing is a monster, bet you could use it as an anvil

Just using the standard small block stands and TH (pause for a moment of silence...) trans x-member. Trans uses same mount and I have a new poly mount that is currently MIA but will be used when we see whether or not we will use this:

sorry Shawn, take a deep breath

shawno72 · 03-15-2013, 02:38 PM

Noooooooooooo

03-11-2013, 08:14 PM	#52
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Awesome build ill go along for the ride.... Thanks.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-12-2013, 09:31 PM	#54
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Lookin better already Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-12-2013, 09:38 PM	#55
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB So after a bunch of scrubbing and some wire wheel action it looks much better. Got a 3.08 rear end with the appropriate length axles into which we will drop my 3-series posi, but for now... Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-13-2013, 01:54 AM	#56
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Moving along... trans pulled and made a small hole in the floor Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-13-2013, 02:06 AM	#57
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB More cleaning and painting and doughnuts! Good job boys! Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-14-2013, 11:29 AM	#58
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB In on this one too! Some funny stuff here man - "died in my arms" bout pissed myself! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

03-14-2013, 11:33 AM	#59
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB I saw donuts and now I'm hungry Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-14-2013, 11:34 AM	#60
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Lol great build! Lookin forward to seeing where you go with it! Posted via Mobile Device

03-14-2013, 01:05 PM	#61
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Mmmmmm... Donuts! Them boys are gettin' after it! Rear looks good! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

03-15-2013, 01:23 AM	#63
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB I made the decision to move the engine forward again even though the M20 is the same length as the (late, RIP) TH350. This made the clutch linkage a straightforward affair and probably not require a dogleg shifter modification ala' 55 Chevy bench seat shifter. The line on the floor marks where the front of the bench seat is. The seat just overhangs the opening by an inch or two. Think we're gonna be okay. I bought another shift handle that we will graft on regardless, may end up with somewhat of a dogleg yet... Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-15-2013, 01:29 AM	#64
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB and for our next magical trick... think we can lose the kick down cable now Attached Images __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

03-15-2013, 01:30 AM	#65
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Man you guys aren't wasting anytime. Projects looking nice. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

03-15-2013, 02:07 AM	#67
ddubbs Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Alaska Posts: 461	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Man the boys sure know how to have some fun. Bet they have a plan after its done.LOL Posted via Mobile Device __________________ LIFTED OR LOW THE ONLY WAY TO GO!!!! Check out my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517346 Projects 56 Chevy pickup Porterbuilt FR/RR dropmembers

03-15-2013, 07:07 AM	#68
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Looking good Blake. So are you still in affyland? If so are your boys doing the work? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-15-2013, 08:08 AM	#69
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB If they are doing this realtime, they're hauling azz before it's 900 degrees out! Looks good, see if you can get 'em to strip and repaint the firewall and inner fenders while they're at it! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!



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03-15-2013, 10:48 AM	#70
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,372	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Wow! They're killing it and it's looking great! I wasn't aware that the bad-boy clutch fork would work in that bell. That's great news for me! What engine stands (motor mounts) are you using? I see the chain is gone Is that the same trans x-member you had under the late three fifty? __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

03-15-2013, 02:38 PM	#75
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: Devastation and Reform - abused, beaten, and botched yet unrefined 67 SWB Noooooooooooo __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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