Project#1: Bright Horizons - 68 Swb big block on Air!

[Tomahawk30]

Subscribed! I think you've stumbled onto every man's dream job, so hopefully you can make a good living doing it!!!

[Tinkermc]

so jonathon what did you get done on this truck today? Everyone is waiting on your report and your PICTURES !!!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Tomahawk30

Subscribed! I think you've stumbled onto every man's dream job, so hopefully you can make a good living doing it!!!

Thanks, I Hope I can too

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

so jonathon what did you get done on this truck today? Everyone is waiting on your report and your PICTURES !!!

Not as much as I'd like since I got stuck taking the family for a scheduled appt (why I purchased project #2 so I have my own wheels ) Then, it poured for an hour or two and rained off and on throughout the early afternoon. Put off pulling the engine till possibly saturday. Hope to get a lot done sat but depends on if the body shop owner will be available or not. (I need my own shop but that's a ways away at this point)

I did get the inner and outer a/c boxes off, the wiring out of the engine bay, and the bed was picked up of course so cash is good

[BMERDOC]

Hey Jonathan! Can you post or text me pics of the shim stacks in the upper arms? Its for very important scientific research!

[VA72C10]

Pictures
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[NewType72]

interesting multi color combo my PO painted the whole inside of the cab of mine with dashpad and gauge cluster still installed as well

[Tinkermc]

mine is also like that, thankz 4 the update

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by NewType72

interesting multi color combo my PO painted the whole inside of the cab of mine with dashpad and gauge cluster still installed as well

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

mine is also like that, thankz 4 the update

After everyone read the "circus wagon" articles they all wanted multi-color trucks

Looks like Monday before a truck update but still sourcing parts...
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[STOCKISH]

Looking forward to this man. Congrats and good luck on the new business venture.

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looking forward to this man. Congrats and good luck on the new business venture.

Thanks man! Glad to see you posting!

[Tinkermc]

just checking in 2 see

[NewType72]

Waitin for some updates on the part sourcing man us guys are nagging

[VA72C10]

Anyone notice the title change???

Yep, he's keeping the big block/th400 that's in the truck. I'm going to paint it a different color combo but the cool factor and value of this truck just went through the roof imho!
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[STOCKISH]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks man! Glad to see you posting!

Thanks man, Ive been gone a while with the passing of my closest friend, work, etc... But Im back now with a passion. Looking a 67-72 cab to start on now!!

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Thanks man, Ive been gone a while with the passing of my closest friend, work, etc... But Im back now with a passion. Looking a 67-72 cab to start on now!!

Cool! Be sure to let me know when you find something and start a build thread!
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[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by BMERDOC

Hey Jonathan! Can you post or text me pics of the shim stacks in the upper arms? Its for very important scientific research!

Totally missed this....do you still need it? I can get you pics of a 67 a 70 and a 72 with discs
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[VA72C10]

Can't believe no one's commenting that the truck now will have the big block in it! Will be re_painted a silver color that will look great with the blue...been looking for some cool accesories but leaning towards detailing a stock setup that I have that's been blasted with new lines/etc...

Got in the new power steering pump today and will get that painted up. Got the cab completely stripped minus doors, glass, and the main harness....wires are all loose....just leaving the block in place to keep the cab sealed up...and the seat and steering wheel are just loosely in there...

[Jastos]

Your shop truck is stealing all the attention.

[VA72C10]

Seems that way; huh? ...need to get it running so I can pick up parts for your truck
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[Jastos]

Yeah, I totally understand - just messing with you. I might be able to meet up with you next Monday if you are going to be around. Still trying to plan out things, but that seems like it is going to be the likely day.

[jlsanborn]

There aint' a BBC out there that don't get my attention! I think it's the right move and in fact, the Boy and I read your post about that and started thinking.....
My big crummy has a pretty snotty 454, which we LOVE rodding on. That one ton 4x4 crew cab still gets a respectable 8mpg loaded, unloaded, towing the boat, don't matter. It's 8 period. The small block I've got visioned for the C10 prolly wouldn't do much better than that anyways!

Looking good man! Can't wait for more pretty stuff!

Johnny

[VA72C10]

Originally Posted by Jastos

Yeah, I totally understand - just messing with you. I might be able to meet up with you next Monday if you are going to be around. Still trying to plan out things, but that seems like it is going to be the likely day.

I figured (hoped ) you were messing with me....really do need it running so I can chase down more parts....the "ole" mini van isn't cutting it anymore

Monday should work...let me know as it gets closer and we'll judge it based on weather forecast also...

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

There aint' a BBC out there that don't get my attention! I think it's the right move and in fact, the Boy and I read your post about that and started thinking.....
My big crummy has a pretty snotty 454, which we LOVE rodding on. That one ton 4x4 crew cab still gets a respectable 8mpg loaded, unloaded, towing the boat, don't matter. It's 8 period. The small block I've got visioned for the C10 prolly wouldn't do much better than that anyways!

Looking good man! Can't wait for more pretty stuff!

Johnny

Thanks....it's gonna be cool!

Short bed big block wood bed, air ride, big rims, nice blue paint, factory trim....going to be sweet!
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[Maddoxdb]

Short bed big block wood bed, air ride, big rims, nice blue paint, factory trim....going to be sweet!
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I like all the above!!!
Dustin
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[NewType72]

all of the above sounds really nice im a sucker for wood beds and hell I can dig a BBC my dads ole dooley had a healthy one that was a solid 8-10 no matter what seems they always have the same tendency

[Bennett68C10]

You know I love a Big Block, your right its going to be sweet