Chucks SWB Fleetside

[highperf4x4]

Can you tell me how the wiring will connect? Do you just run one wire to the tach connector on the HEI cap and one ground? And if so, do you know how accurate it will be?

[thelonerife]

Somebody can correct me if I'm wrong but the connector that goes on the back of the tach has two terminal connections. One is power and the other connects to the dist. The terminal that is going to the dist. can be changed to fit an hei easily.

[highperf4x4]

Thanks. I'll be watching how yours turns out.

[thelonerife]

I got the tranny crossmember in today, and the frame bracket is dry now. I've started painting the a arms and should finish up with those tomorrow.

[VA72C10]

Looking good. keep at it!

[highperf4x4]

Looks great!

[thelonerife]

Thanks Guys. Your comments are appreciated! I put in the tranny crossmember and the frame linkage bracket. The arms are done and are waiting for the crossmember to be mounted. Its a job cleaning that thing.I put in an order for drop spindles and they are backordered 2 weeks. I bought some grade 8 bolts and still need some more. Good excuse to go to Lowes.

[VA72C10]

Looking good. Yeah, it does take time...I had 70 hours in my frame...but it's a good payoff when it's done and together.


I think I spent well over $100 at lowes on Grade 8 stuff...no tractor supply or northern tools that close to me...

[highperf4x4]

Looks great. You make it look awful easy. I haven't done a frame off yet so I'm keeping a close watch. Make it look easy for me!

Originally Posted by thelonerife

. Good excuse to go to Lowes.

I like the way you think!

[texastrendz]

i have been following your build for a while and have a question. what paint are you using on you frame? i see that is looks like red oxide primer you are using, are you sanding the red oxide before to coat? or are you just spraying it. thanks. looking good so far.

[thelonerife]

Originally Posted by texastrendz

i have been following your build for a while and have a question. what paint are you using on you frame? i see that is looks like red oxide primer you are using, are you sanding the red oxide before to coat? or are you just spraying it. thanks. looking good so far.

I am using rustoleum rusty metal primer. Its great to fill with and if you take your time and prep it good it lasts.I am wet sanding it then painting gloss black on it. It will dull down to a semi gloss or satin finish after a while which is what I want. Thanks for following and ask again if you have anymore questions.

[68GMCCustom]

just read the whole thread. great work!

[thelonerife]

I got the 2''drop springs in today. I still am waiting for the drop spindles from ECE. They are back ordered. I got the front crossmember on and all bolted up. I also got in a nos license plate bracket for no bumper trucks.

[thelonerife]

more

[highperf4x4]

You sir................ are making that stuff.................... look good.

[jgh64pkup]

awesome build

[thelonerife]

Thanks guys, I took the rear bumpstops off and the rear shock mounts.. I need to get the rear springs off and the original panhard bar. I ordered a c notch kit for it off ebay for 97 shipped. I need to order some more stuff next week from ECE.

[faribran]

do you have a spare short, fleet bed.. or do u know someone in your area that does?

[thelonerife]

Just Southernc10 with the step bed

[thelonerife]

He just called and said he sold it a few minutes ago.

[DPowers]

Lookin good Chuck- can't wait too see it in person.

[68GMCCustom]

I'm waiting on b/o ECE drop spindles too..along with a few other things. Hopefully not too much longer tho.

[thelonerife]

Looks like they would step up production a bit. Their going to lose business if people want to take another brand. I don't.

[68GMCCustom]

they offer western chassis spindles if you need them now...but I don't know that co. well enough, so I'll stay with the one I have heard good things about.

[thelonerife]

thats me too.