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widewhite70 · 05-13-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

Glad to hear it went well today- have any new pics?

Yes I did get a few I'll put some up.

widewhite70 · 05-13-2012, 11:07 AM

Also we took it across the scales at a local gravel pit, it weighed 3340 pounds with James and I in it and 2980 with us out of it! a lot lighter then I though it would be.

**fakerwade** · 05-13-2012, 03:53 PM

2980??? That's Crazy!! Who would have thought?

widewhite70 · 05-16-2012, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fakerwade

2980??? That's Crazy!! Who would have thought?

I know! I never would have guessed that!! It still needs rear wheel wells and bed floor but other then that the weight was on it, the stock vette that the suspension came from weighs right around 3,300 pounds and I think a stock SWB of ours is almost 3,700

widewhite70 · 05-16-2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Awesome
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Thanks You!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks great!
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Thank You!

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Originally Posted by 72blueshark

looks amazing! i would love to go for the "Pro touring" style for my own

Thanks! I always loved the Pro Tour look and never would have imagined I would end up with something like this, it all fell together at the right time!

68 TT · 07-12-2012, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by widewhite70

I know! I never would have guessed that!! It still needs rear wheel wells and bed floor but other then that the weight was on it, the stock vette that the suspension came from weighs right around 3,300 pounds and I think a stock SWB of ours is almost 3,700

Having an all aluminum engine and many aluminum suspension components definitely paid off especially with your tube chassis. That weight is amazing for a street bound truck.

Great project. Keep it up.

**67cheby** · 05-13-2012, 08:27 PM

Awesome
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VA72C10 · 05-13-2012, 08:47 PM

Looks great!
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72blueshark · 05-13-2012, 09:06 PM

looks amazing! i would love to go for the "Pro touring" style for my own

72blueshark · 05-18-2012, 04:01 AM

right now i feel cutting the frame would be alittle extreme, but maybe down the road....

how much trouble did you have with cutting the frame into a shortbed?

widewhite70 · 05-19-2012, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 72blueshark

right now i feel cutting the frame would be alittle extreme, but maybe down the road....

how much trouble did you have with cutting the frame into a shortbed?

Well we didn't have to cut my stock frame down since we built the tube chassis, we did shorten the bed though
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low69chevy · 05-20-2012, 02:08 PM

Looks good glad to hear you got it running how does it move with that ls2 in there?
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npc1 · 05-20-2012, 04:22 PM

I need more pics. Im going through withdrawls. This is absolutely one of the most sickest builds I have ever seen. I bet with that ls2 in that thing hauls a$$. How does it handle?

widewhite70 · 05-20-2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by low69chevy

Looks good glad to hear you got it running how does it move with that ls2 in there?
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Originally Posted by npc1

I need more pics. Im going through withdrawls. This is absolutely one of the most sickest builds I have ever seen. I bet with that ls2 in that thing hauls a$$. How does it handle?

Thanks guys! It runs and handles awesome,way better then I would've imagined it.The rear end has a 3.07 gear in it so I'm researching some 3.73's now. It doesn't have the pick up at low end with gears that high but as soon as it hits about 2500 RPM it comes to life, and 5th and 6th gear aren't even useable with those 3.07's unless you were doing about 100+ lol. But the 3.73's should really help.

I will get some more pictures posted!

72blueshark · 05-26-2012, 05:25 PM

how much work is it to shorten the bedsides?

widewhite70 · 05-28-2012, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72blueshark

how much work is it to shorten the bedsides?

It was a good bit of work but the guy helping me makes everything look to easy lol, we cut right at the bulk head and right in front of the rear marker lights. The front of the bed we cut straight but cut by marker in kind of a Z to help it go back together.

widewhite70 · 05-28-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

Awesome looks great good job.

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Wow you did an amazing job on this build. I can't believe how much weight you shed off of it. Can't wait to see the finished product

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I don't know ho wI missed this thread, but am glad I found it. Very, very nice work.

Thanks guys! It's much appreciated

widewhite70 · 05-28-2012, 01:56 PM

Here's the rear wheel wells that we had to re-work

widewhite70 · 05-28-2012, 01:58 PM

couple more

oldblue1968chevy · 05-26-2012, 05:42 PM

Awesome looks great good job.

Bennett68C10 · 05-27-2012, 05:50 PM

Wow you did an amazing job on this build. I can't believe how much weight you shed off of it. Can't wait to see the finished product

Zoomin · 05-27-2012, 10:15 PM

I don't know ho wI missed this thread, but am glad I found it. Very, very nice work.

widewhite70 · 05-28-2012, 01:51 PM

We've been doing some driving and had minor issues to adjust, we had to clearance the wheel wells on the bed side of the truck because the suspension squats so hard under acceleration that the tires were rubbing a little, and the past week we spent messing with and adjusting brakes. We ended up have to cut my master cylinders out and re-working my pedal ratio because the braking was pretty bad. But we've got all that fixed and she locks the tires up and lets the smoke roll now.

72blueshark · 05-28-2012, 03:14 PM

could you explain the tab you welded to the front of the hood? is it for show or just to hook the hood to the ceiling?

widewhite70 · 05-28-2012, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 72blueshark

could you explain the tab you welded to the front of the hood? is it for show or just to hook the hood to the ceiling?

lol yeah it's just a tab tacked on, it's hard to see but there is one on the back of the hood to. We use a sling on a cherry picker to take it on and off when there is just one person, makes life much easier

05-13-2012, 11:07 AM	#2
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Also we took it across the scales at a local gravel pit, it weighed 3340 pounds with James and I in it and 2980 with us out of it! a lot lighter then I though it would be. __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

05-13-2012, 03:53 PM	#3
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" 2980??? That's Crazy!! Who would have thought? __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro

05-13-2012, 08:27 PM	#7
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Awesome Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-13-2012, 08:47 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Looks great! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-13-2012, 09:06 PM	#9
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" looks amazing! i would love to go for the "Pro touring" style for my own __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

05-18-2012, 04:01 AM	#10
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" right now i feel cutting the frame would be alittle extreme, but maybe down the road.... how much trouble did you have with cutting the frame into a shortbed? __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

05-20-2012, 02:08 PM	#12
low69chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: edinburg tx Posts: 174	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Looks good glad to hear you got it running how does it move with that ls2 in there? Posted via Mobile Device

05-20-2012, 04:22 PM	#13
npc1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: denton texas Posts: 80	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I need more pics. Im going through withdrawls. This is absolutely one of the most sickest builds I have ever seen. I bet with that ls2 in that thing hauls a$$. How does it handle? __________________ Check out my Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517150

05-26-2012, 05:25 PM	#15
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" how much work is it to shorten the bedsides? __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

05-28-2012, 01:56 PM	#18
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Here's the rear wheel wells that we had to re-work Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

05-28-2012, 01:58 PM	#19
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" couple more Attached Images __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902

05-26-2012, 05:42 PM	#20
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Awesome looks great good job. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

05-27-2012, 05:50 PM	#21
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" Wow you did an amazing job on this build. I can't believe how much weight you shed off of it. Can't wait to see the finished product __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

05-27-2012, 10:15 PM	#22
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" I don't know ho wI missed this thread, but am glad I found it. Very, very nice work. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

05-28-2012, 01:51 PM	#23
widewhite70 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Coshocton,Ohio Posts: 834	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" We've been doing some driving and had minor issues to adjust, we had to clearance the wheel wells on the bed side of the truck because the suspension squats so hard under acceleration that the tires were rubbing a little, and the past week we spent messing with and adjusting brakes. We ended up have to cut my master cylinders out and re-working my pedal ratio because the braking was pretty bad. But we've got all that fixed and she locks the tires up and lets the smoke roll now. __________________ -Calvin http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512270 my build, tube chassis and LS2 How I keep the truck shining, Detail thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697902



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05-28-2012, 03:14 PM	#24
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Project: "just a little rust repair, turned LS2 swap" could you explain the tab you welded to the front of the hood? is it for show or just to hook the hood to the ceiling? __________________ '72 C10 deluxe long bed, 350 auto project in the works http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=513464 Now accepting donations towards the Wade needs hot rod parts fund. all applicable donators will be thanked hospitably with a 12 pack of any alcoholic beverage of their choosing

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