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#151 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Time to work on assembling the Ford 9" rear end.
Here is the axle with one of the emergency brakes installed Axle shafts painted and ready to install Assembling the rotors and hats One of the rotor assemblies installed Rear end is complete with rotors, calipers and brake pads installed
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#152 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Now on to the front end.
Installing the wheel studs into the Mustang II hub assembly Mustang II drop spindle Assembling the front rotor and hat Passenger side brakes complete
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#153 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Installed the Ford 9" and coil overs into the truck.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#154 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Time to lay out the bed cross sills, so I can get bedsides installed.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#155 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Bedsides are now installed.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#156 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
More body work on the bedsides completed.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#157 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
All of these body mods are pretty much complete and ready at this point.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#158 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Roofline, drip rail and gaps are complete.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Super nice build. Love your shop addition. It's gotta be nice to have the dirty and clean sections to work in.
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#160 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Thanks very much. I won't kid you... I love having both sides to do work in. My wife said "we're not going to be snowbirds and go down south for the winter" because all of our family is nearby. So I told her then I need something to do during the Buffalo winters here. Because of that she agreed to the workshop addition. I definitely made out on the deal.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#161 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Well after a big delay and no time to post, I'm back at it again. I want to get this build thread caught up.
Time to marry the 4L70E to the LS3 I bought the Holley Mid Mount accessory drive system. Got that all put together and installed on the engine. Engine and transmission installed into truck
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#162 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
I ended up having a leak with the Lube Locker gasket set in my Ford 9". Had to tear it apart and reinstall it using good old Permatex Gear Oil gasket maker. Got the center member installed and rear end back together.
Tear down and remove the Lube Locker gasket Re-installed the 9" center member. Ford 9" back together.
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#163 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Finally got the truck fully assembled and made it a "Roller". It's been a long time coming and it's finally on some wheels. The only thing is I'm not happy about the stance and the rake it has at this point. Hopefully some adjustments can be made with the coilovers to bring the rear end down.
Finally a roller on wheels, but the stance needs work
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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#164 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Here is the truck in the front part of my shop. Fully assembled and in roller form. The next big step is coming up. Stay tuned....
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~ Dan ![]() My 70 K10 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=782232 My 71 SWB build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651394 1970 SWB Fleet K10 4X4, 5.3L LM7, 4L60E, Dakota Digital RTX, Vintage Air, Ididit tilt 1971 SWB Fleet C10 - Original SWB Arizona truck, new custom restoration project "Kick out your motor and drive while you're still alive - kick it out!" - Heart 1977 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
NICE WORK ill stay tuned
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#166 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
To be continued….
I’m watching with my bucket of popcorn! Nice progress
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#167 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Great progress so far! I'm along for the rest of the ride. FYI, if you are doing a factory dashpad and getting a reproduction, you may want to test fit it now to see if you have to slot the holes any. It's definitely doable after paint and windows though. Hindsight being what it is, it would've been a lot easier at this stage before paint.
EDIT* Well, I just went back and read this whole thing. Gotta say this lift point is pretty nifty. Is it something you made?
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
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The lift arm was made by a friend of mine. I came up with the design and he built it. He has some pretty sophisticated machining capabilities in his business. Worked out great.
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