I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

[dnd1978]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I like where you're going with this. I am planning on the same thing on the upper mounts. I am also doing a mod on my stock lower arm that will gain some additional caster. I am dropping the parts off to the machinist today. I'll update my '64 build thread as I progress on that mod.

I will be watching. I have been following your 55 build for some time now. Great work on the the metal!

[dnd1978]

Well i had a little time today to work on my frame. I changed the bracing around a little! Plus a got one battery tray mounted.

Merry Christmas to All!!

Later

[dnd1978]

Guys whats up? I have not done much on the frame because my welders brooken. I got a back up from a friend and im planning to kill it this weekend! If the wife lets... I did get some sheet metal in for my cab. I hope the body guy gets started soon.

Later
Dillon

[fishingjred73]

Subscribed..........awesome build!

[dnd1978]

Whats up guys? I have a little update. Work on the cab has started!! Bye,bye drip rail... Work on the frame is moving slow but moving. I will post some picture after next weekend.

[dnd1978]

other side

[ZUBZ]

Looking good...

[dnd1978]

More pictures of the cab

[dnd1978]

I built some plates to attach the rear swaybar on the tubular trail-arm.

[dnd1978]

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[dnd1978]

I got the accuair sensors on all four corners. The accuair kit is very nice. Just the packaging lets you know its quality. I cannot wait to get it working!!

[raull]

nice , subscribed !!!!!

[dnd1978]

Originally Posted by raull

nice , subscribed !!!!!

Thanks Raull. I will have some updates this weekend.

[nuke1]

Great build! You are building after my style, meant to be driven hard. This is what I built my truck for, I still have a long ways to go yet, things to be changed and adjusted but it will get there. You widened your rims just like I want to widen mine, everything is coming along nicely. You are goin to have one he'll of a ride when you are done. I am defiantly gonna watch this build.
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[502ms]

Great stuff! Keep going! You can do it
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[mcbassin]

Awesome build you have going Dillon! I finally got through the whole thing. You have some super fab and metal skills. Too bad you already cut your cab, I would have made you a great deal or swapped you for my shaved cab HERE. I just cut a crap load of rust our of my "new" cab to get one with a drip rail. Go figure.
I'm subscribing to this one for sure.

[dnd1978]

Originally Posted by nuke1

Great build! You are building after my style, meant to be driven hard. This is what I built my truck for, I still have a long ways to go yet, things to be changed and adjusted but it will get there. You widened your rims just like I want to widen mine, everything is coming along nicely. You are goin to have one he'll of a ride when you are done. I am defiantly gonna watch this build.
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Nuke1,

Thanks! As soon as I’m finished I will post a video of a fat burn out.

Dillon

[dnd1978]

Originally Posted by 502ms

Great stuff! Keep going! You can do it
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502ms,

Thanks i needed that.. HAHA

[dnd1978]

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Awesome build you have going Dillon! I finally got through the whole thing. You have some super fab and metal skills. Too bad you already cut your cab, I would have made you a great deal or swapped you for my shaved cab HERE. I just cut a crap load of rust our of my "new" cab to get one with a drip rail. Go figure.
I'm subscribing to this one for sure.

mcbassin,

Why the change of mined to keep the drip rail? I have been watching your build 1969 Short Wide.

Dillon

[mcbassin]

Originally Posted by dnd1978

mcbassin,

Why the change of mined to keep the drip rail? I have been watching your build 1969 Short Wide.

Dillon

Dillon, I bought the shaved cab to replace my badly rusted original cab. It started out as a simple daily driver on a tight budget. Well I've always liked the double mouldings on the wide/fleet side. The shaved cab doesn't really go with that theme. My truck will look exactly like it would have in 69 with modern drivetrain, exhaust, and wheels.
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[dnd1978]

After a 4 day weekend i finished my frame. Finally I’m making some progress, it only needs to be blasted and paint. I’m going to paint it a dark gray with a grass clear. The frame it a lot more rigid. You can hear the different in the sound it make when you drop it on the ground! I boxed it in the front and rear where the chassis curves. Moved the front and rear shock mounts, added a plate in the rear to mount the compressor. I also filled 40 years of holes... fun, fun. I hope i never see a hole again!!

How do you guy like my chassis moving tool?

[VA72C10]

Looking good! Looks VERY solid!

[mcbassin]

Frame looks good to me. And I like the dolly
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[smbrouss70]

Originally Posted by dnd1978

Got my wheels widened. Added 2.5 inches so I can running a 315/35r20 now should help with my traction problem. Now it time to work on my tubs.

Frame is looking great!

I just went back through your thread and saw this post about widening your wheels. Was that done locally? If so, who did it for you? I might have to come visit and check out your truck one day, you're just down the road from where I work.

[dnd1978]

Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Frame is looking great!

I just went back through your thread and saw this post about widening your wheels. Was that done locally? If so, who did it for you? I might have to come visit and check out your truck one day, you're just down the road from where I work.

Smbrouss,

I could not find a local shop to do it. I had to send them to http://www.weldcraftwheels.com/ . They did a great job, it took about 4 week. Where u work? We could me up one day.

I also need to meet KEITH 71 STEP SIDE. He is also a local.