huero's project "TRA-BAJO"

[huero]

Hey, guys. If, I may.
I just brought my 69 home finally. I want to start a build thread. This might take some time to do but want to document the progress here. So, with you permission here is my project "TRA-BAJO".





Sorry, for the bad quality pics but it was dark out and I had to use the "night mode" setting on the camera. I guess I am a little excited and could not wait for tomorrow (might rain tomorrow too).
First thing on the list will be to rip out the carpet and clean the interior to see what I got to work with. Wish me luck, huero.

[Kager67]

Very nice! Looks like you could just buff the paint and go rollin.

Kager

[huero]

Thank you Kager. I actually want to keep the paint for as long as possible.
My plans are to have a lowered (low=bajo) truck but, still be able to work (work=trabajo). I want the truck to still be a truck but have lots of fun driving it.
Truck currently has a inline 6 with 3 speed manual. Plans call for a 350/400 combo. I am debating disc brakes in the futur or keeping it all drums.
Oh, and most important for TRA-BAJO will be as low $$$$ build as possible. I have a 68 long bed that will be donating alot of parts to TRA-BAJO.

[Frizzle Fry]

Project "WORK" ? Looks like a nice truck to start with.

[huero]

Thanks Frizzle. You inspire allot of us here with your skills.
Hopefully, I can take more detailed pics tomorrow.

[JOHNORO]

nice truck huero where was this thing
I will keep an eye out for you on the road

[huero]

Originally Posted by JOHNORO

nice truck huero where was this thing

I had purchased the truck in April 07 and had it stored at my parents house. I bought my house recently so it is home now. Can't wait to tear into it. Can't say it will be road worthy any time soon. But, we shall see.

[VDOG]

From the looks of your truck, you seem to have a good start. The body looks straight, and I did not see any rust. One point of advice, add disc brakes at least to the front, if its still going to be a work truck. You can go with 6 lug disc. When I had drums and tried to stop with a load, lets just say I was always in the intersection when I came to a stop. LOL

Also, with that inline 6 you probably have a 3:55 rearend, something you might want to hold on to.

[timzrides]

very cool!!

[samwise68]

looking good!

it looks like a very solid truck, so it should save you alot of time and money, not having to fight with rust and all that.

i'll be watching this one, for sure.

-Sam.

[VDOG]

Looks real good. Huero, look at your cab corners on the passenger side. The rust build is not that bad, like you were saying, Por-15 should take care of that spot. Man I wish my truck was that clean to start with.

[huero]

Thanks guys. I decoded the truck and it was built in Fremont, Ca.
One reason I bought the truck was do to it looking real solid. Of, course there are always surprises, but so far so good. I have a locking gas cap with no key so, I have to figure out how to get it removed so I can start working on the cab floor. Any suggestions appreciated.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272677

[ChevyDude]

Estudiarlo espanol para siete anos en la escuela en California. Mucho Trabajo...mucho...ehole'chingada...esse. Cuando no uso, no requerda nada!!! Es muy importante practica practica.

I played soccer in college was the goalie...all the personas de Mexico on the team called me Huero Puertero = White keeper of the gate.

Good luck on your project.

[brianthelion02]

Definetly a clean truck!!!!!!!Unless you just really hate that 6-cylinder i would at least give it a try,they really dont run bad and they get good mileage!!!Just a thought!!!!!!

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by huero

Thanks guys. I decoded the truck and it was built in Fremont, Ca.
One reason I bought the truck was do to it looking real solid. Of, course there are always surprises, but so far so good. I have a locking gas cap with no key so, I have to figure out how to get it removed so I can start working on the cab floor. Any suggestions appreciated.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=272677

If your not going to keep the stock gas tank, get a long enough prybar and pop out the gas cap. Now if your going to keep the tank,....................................then I need to think of something else. LOL

[huero]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Now if your going to keep the tank,....................................then I need to think of something else. LOL

The tank looks good, almost new. I may want to run with it for a while or else I would like to save it because someone might need it.

[71swb4x4]

Sometimes you can get lucky with those gas caps. Grab a large channel lock pliers or somethig similar and give the cap a good turn.

[samwise68]

hook up a battery, check the oil, and give it a go. what do you have to lose, especially if you're going to pull it anyway?

who knows, you might decide you like the little six-er.

-Sam.

[Dmnys]

very nice truck like the gold i would also keep the original paint!

[Alvin]

huero, great looking truck! That is a great start to any project. I have to say give the old 6 cylinder a try. If my truck had a 6 I'd run it for awhile and see if I liked it. These trucks are becoming like first-gen Camaros; you can't find one with a 6cyl anymore.

[huero]

Originally Posted by Alvin

huero, great looking truck! That is a great start to any project. I have to say give the old 6 cylinder a try. If my truck had a 6 I'd run it for awhile and see if I liked it. These trucks are becoming like first-gen Camaros; you can't find one with a 6cyl anymore.

You guys are killing me!!! I had a 250 in my Nova and liked the engine alot. The only reason it's coming out is because there is a running 350 with a th400 waiting to go in. I even may have managed to score a V8 exhaust system, headers to tail pipes for the truck in exchange for that 250 core.
The plan for me is to save as much $$$$$ as possible. With that in mind rebuiling the six makes no sense with a 350 lying in the doner truck.
Plus, I might get the exhaust system in trade for the core?
I'm thinking more of saving my $$$$ and not so much the coolness factor right now. Now, who in So Cal. wants the 3 speed manual stuff? Trans is free!

[VDOG]

Sup bro, what have you done lately to the truck? Let me know if you need help.

[cranman]

Very nice truck, any updates? Cool name too!

[Rokcrln]

Nice truck you have their but what is hiding in the garage, Chevelle maybe?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

[AGRV8D]

65 impy?