'69 SWB | Zoie Jane - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

69short · 05-28-2013, 05:52 PM

I sold my baby (e36 BMW M3 with full coilover suspension, BBS LM wheels, Eisanmann race exhaust) in March of 2012 and decided it was time to find myself another project. I was living in Lincoln, NE at the time, and one day while browsing craigslist I found a 69 swb. It was a plain jane rocking a 250 with power steering. I knew it was meant to be when I discovered the truck was not even a mile down the road from me. About a week later I managed to head over and check the truck out. It needed some work but overall seemed to be like a fairly solid truck. A few days later I was driving it from his apartment garage to mine. It wasnt the safest drive, but being able to go from point A to point B in it was a huge plus for me. I planned on a quick static drop, cleaning up the engine, new brakes, and fixing a few areas in the floor. That sounds easy enough, right?

Well that's about the time I discover Porterbuilt. It was all downhill from there. It's amazing what a small company in Arizona can convince you to do without even speaking to you. The products speak for themselves.

My quick resto-mod turned into a full on build

-PB suspension, extreme both front and rear

-22"/20" wheels

-built 6.0 lq9

-keeping the body all stock with the exception of the entire bed floor being raised. Two tone paint with full trim, upper and lower.

-Accuair for my air management

This is how the truck looked when I bought it.

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69short · 05-28-2013, 06:13 PM

It sat for about a year in Lincoln before I could get it moved down to my dads shop near Kansas City. She felt right at home with her older brother, my dads '41 chevy truck.

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**screaminchevypickup** · 05-29-2013, 03:19 AM

Sounds like a cool project..
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69short · 05-29-2013, 03:40 PM

Started mocking up the rear dropmember.

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69short · 06-04-2013, 01:36 AM

Got my frame back from blasting today. I'll throwing all the porterbuilt stuff back on and start getting it painted up. I'll post some pics within the next couple of days

69short · 06-04-2013, 01:38 AM

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Sounds like a cool project..
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Thank you sir, I have big plans for it and it all sounds good in my head. Just hoping it turns out like I picture it

69short · 06-04-2013, 11:38 AM

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c10Dream'n · 06-04-2013, 01:47 PM

Looks like I'm going along for the ride. Best of luck!

Zoomin · 06-04-2013, 02:21 PM

Going from E3 to C10? That's pretty much a lateral move, isn't it?

Sounds like a fun build.

69short · 06-04-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by c10Dream'n

Looks like I'm going along for the ride. Best of luck!

Thank you! This is my first frame up build and plan on going all out for it. Ive never done body work or paint but I plan on doing it all. I may need all the luck I can get

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Going from E3 to C10? That's pretty much a lateral move, isn't it?

Sounds like a fun build.

haha yeah the math doesnt add up does it? I got an offer on my car that I couldnt pass up. Plus my fiance and I just had our first child, Zoie Jane, at the time so the timing was just right.

Here are a few pics of my M3.. It's just amazing how well these cars handle on the track

fastcam1 · 06-04-2013, 09:41 PM

Subscribing!
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Bennett68C10 · 06-04-2013, 09:47 PM

Sweet project you have, can't wait to see more
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69short · 06-04-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett--G4L

Sweet project you have, can't wait to see more
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Thanks guys!! Just bare with me, funds are limited so it'll be a slow build.

Bennett68C10 · 06-04-2013, 11:14 PM

I'm no stranger to slow builds, been at mine for 3 1/2 years now

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69short · 06-04-2013, 11:53 PM

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I'm no stranger to slow builds, been at mine for 3 1/2 years now

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A wise man once told me, "You can't rush perfection!"

aggie91 · 06-05-2013, 09:34 AM

Tuning in for this one. Looks like you found a good starting point.

jasonvw · 06-05-2013, 09:40 AM

Cool truck and from NE of all places, my home state! Consider me envious! Good choice on the Porterbuilt set up. You wont be disappointed. Im in!

69short · 06-06-2013, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Tuning in for this one. Looks like you found a good starting point.

Thanks! I'll try to not disappoint.

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Originally Posted by jasonvw

Cool truck and from NE of all places, my home state! Consider me envious! Good choice on the Porterbuilt set up. You wont be disappointed. Im in!

I lived up in Lincoln for about 7 years. I love that town, so clean and family friendly. And yes, I'm so glad I decided to go with all PB suspension. It was hard to spend that much money but it is so worth it.
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Hardesty454 · 06-06-2013, 12:52 AM

Killer start. Cant wait to see more progress!

BigDaddyV · 06-06-2013, 02:39 PM

Im all in, Cant wait to see how your project turns out!

**cericd** · 06-06-2013, 04:31 PM

Subbed. I remember seeing this truck for sale here on the board last year. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

BurnoutNova · 06-06-2013, 04:42 PM

Wheres the SCR sticker?

69short · 06-06-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardesty454

Killer start. Cant wait to see more progress!

Thanks, the pics make it look a little nicer than it really is

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Im all in, Cant wait to see how your project turns out!

You and me both! It'll be a slow build so hang in there!

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Subbed. I remember seeing this truck for sale here on the board last year. Can't wait to see what you do with it.

I didn't realize it was on the board. I'll have to see if I can dig that up.

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Wheres the SCR sticker?

Haha, I'll probably hold off on that for a bit! Good to see a familiar forum member here!
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BurnoutNova · 06-06-2013, 05:42 PM

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I didn't realize it was on the board. I'll have to see if I can dig that up.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...sell-21&cat=12

I work with the previous owner of this truck... I think I might have turned him onto the board. Anyway that is the ad.

69short · 06-06-2013, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnoutNova

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...sell-21&cat=12

I work with the previous owner of this truck... I think I might have turned him onto the board. Anyway that is the ad.

I didn't know you worked at Speedway! That is a cool place to visit. I never did get to see the museum part. Tim was a pleasant guy to visit with and had a bunch of cool old stuff packed into his apartment garage. I've been trying to keep in contact with him and plan to let him drive the truck whenever its completed.
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05-28-2013, 05:52 PM	#1
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	'69 SWB \| Zoie Jane I sold my baby (e36 BMW M3 with full coilover suspension, BBS LM wheels, Eisanmann race exhaust) in March of 2012 and decided it was time to find myself another project. I was living in Lincoln, NE at the time, and one day while browsing craigslist I found a 69 swb. It was a plain jane rocking a 250 with power steering. I knew it was meant to be when I discovered the truck was not even a mile down the road from me. About a week later I managed to head over and check the truck out. It needed some work but overall seemed to be like a fairly solid truck. A few days later I was driving it from his apartment garage to mine. It wasnt the safest drive, but being able to go from point A to point B in it was a huge plus for me. I planned on a quick static drop, cleaning up the engine, new brakes, and fixing a few areas in the floor. That sounds easy enough, right? Well that's about the time I discover Porterbuilt. It was all downhill from there. It's amazing what a small company in Arizona can convince you to do without even speaking to you. The products speak for themselves. My quick resto-mod turned into a full on build -PB suspension, extreme both front and rear -22"/20" wheels -built 6.0 lq9 -keeping the body all stock with the exception of the entire bed floor being raised. Two tone paint with full trim, upper and lower. -Accuair for my air management This is how the truck looked when I bought it. IMG_71312 by jnowak2, on Flickr IMG_71302 by jnowak2, on Flickr IMG_71262 by jnowak2, on Flickr IMG_71382 by jnowak2, on Flickr IMG_71412 by jnowak2, on Flickr IMG_71322 by jnowak2, on Flickr IMG_71272 by jnowak2, on Flickr

05-28-2013, 06:13 PM	#2
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane It sat for about a year in Lincoln before I could get it moved down to my dads shop near Kansas City. She felt right at home with her older brother, my dads '41 chevy truck. 20130303_145224 by jnowak2, on Flickr

05-29-2013, 03:19 AM	#3
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Sounds like a cool project.. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

05-29-2013, 03:40 PM	#4
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Started mocking up the rear dropmember. Untitled by jnowak2, on Flickr Posted via Mobile Device Untitled by jnowak2, on Flickr Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

06-04-2013, 01:36 AM	#5
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Got my frame back from blasting today. I'll throwing all the porterbuilt stuff back on and start getting it painted up. I'll post some pics within the next couple of days

06-04-2013, 11:38 AM	#7
69short Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: DeKalb, MO Posts: 508	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Posted via Mobile Device 20130603_153133 by jnowak2, on Flickr Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device

06-04-2013, 01:47 PM	#8
c10Dream'n Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 519	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Looks like I'm going along for the ride. Best of luck!

06-04-2013, 02:21 PM	#9
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Going from E3 to C10? That's pretty much a lateral move, isn't it? Sounds like a fun build. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

06-04-2013, 09:41 PM	#11
fastcam1 Young gun Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Spanaway WA Posts: 631	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Subscribing! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 67 SWB Custom "JANE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554024 Northwest C10's http://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/Norhtwestc10s/ Cameron sparks

06-04-2013, 09:47 PM	#12
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Sweet project you have, can't wait to see more Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-04-2013, 11:14 PM	#14
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane I'm no stranger to slow builds, been at mine for 3 1/2 years now Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

06-05-2013, 09:34 AM	#16
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Tuning in for this one. Looks like you found a good starting point. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

06-05-2013, 09:40 AM	#17
jasonvw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 629	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Cool truck and from NE of all places, my home state! Consider me envious! Good choice on the Porterbuilt set up. You wont be disappointed. Im in! __________________ 67-72 Heater Delete plates available now: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676529 Follow me on Instagram for the latest updates: http://instagram.com/deadairgarage

06-06-2013, 12:52 AM	#19
Hardesty454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Riverbank, Ca Posts: 1,006	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Killer start. Cant wait to see more progress! __________________ Rob 1971 c10 - ground up in progress Tripp's Speed Shop Build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589750

06-06-2013, 02:39 PM	#20
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Im all in, Cant wait to see how your project turns out! __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523



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06-06-2013, 04:31 PM	#21
cericd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Texan, back in TX Posts: 2,158	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Subbed. I remember seeing this truck for sale here on the board last year. Can't wait to see what you do with it. __________________ Chris My 1970 SWB C/10 - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=534872

06-06-2013, 04:42 PM	#22
BurnoutNova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: CA Posts: 2,057	Re: '69 SWB \| Zoie Jane Wheres the SCR sticker?

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