98' swb w/t c1500 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ECU PIRATE · 07-07-2016, 02:38 PM

Not exactly a project but more of a shop truck at the moment while my 73' is under construction. Picked it up today for $1200. High Mileage but the motor sounds very strong. New tires, water pump , radiator. In need of a serious bath along with a cab corner and rocker on the driver's side.........

ECU PIRATE · 07-07-2016, 02:47 PM

Some more photos..............a little beat up since it has done some duty as a work truck. I love the fact that the guy put electrical tape over the cab corner to try to make it match the truck. Some quick patches and she will be ready to rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ECU PIRATE · 07-18-2016, 06:23 PM

Just picked up one of these under hood storage boxes from the yard on Saturday for $7..... Great mod and can't wait to put it on

**Palf70Step** · 07-24-2016, 09:43 AM

I love my SWB W/Ts. MY passion started with my ole 92, and continues with my 02 (favorite to date) and my 07.

You going to go crazy with it or keep it as a good DD and Working truck?

ECU PIRATE · 07-26-2016, 08:21 AM

Thanks Palf70step. She is definitely a weekend toy at this point. My main focus is getting my 73' short step put back together after paint. Considering how hot it has been in Virginia this month, I will stick with my company vehicle as my DD since it has AC

ECU PIRATE · 08-04-2016, 09:31 PM

Started some attitude adjustments and installed the under hood storage box!!!

OutlawDrifter · 08-05-2016, 09:38 AM

always a good day when you can complete a project! big or small.

ECU PIRATE · 08-06-2016, 02:30 PM

Managed to get a hold of the owner of the towing company who keep his surplus right next door to my office. Called him yesterday and he said I could pull whatever I wanted for free!!! Today's haul

**Palf70Step** · 08-07-2016, 07:57 AM

Nice Stash!

Cape Codder · 08-21-2016, 09:44 AM

Thats a good neighbor. I would toss him a gift certificate for lunch or something at least. Thats like having a parts truck without having to store it.

ECU PIRATE · 10-12-2016, 08:16 PM

A little body work has begun..... Next up is a 2/4 or 3/4 drop

ECU PIRATE · 10-12-2016, 08:20 PM

Picked up these goodies for $200... 2" spindles , 3" drop coils , 2" shackles , 2" rear spring hangers

Cape Codder · 10-12-2016, 08:27 PM

Good score, you going to do a notch?

ECU PIRATE · 10-12-2016, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Cape Codder

Good score, you going to do a notch?

Thinking about it son...... May do a notch and flip kit instead of the 2" springs / 2" shackles

ECU PIRATE · 10-14-2016, 06:45 PM

If I could do a flip and get by with a notch, I would. Still plan to use this as a truck. Going to put these on since they are sitting around the shop

Cape Codder · 10-14-2016, 08:08 PM

Air shocks are nice but be careful how much weight you try to carry on them. Shock mounts are made to control the ride not support the weight of the load. I remember the 70's when they were popular and guys were pushing shock mounts through the floor or their cars.

ECU PIRATE · 11-03-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ECU PIRATE

Picked up these goodies for $200... 2" spindles , 3" drop coils , 2" shackles , 2" rear spring hangers

Selling the spindles and drop coils and buying some Belltech drop spindles for the old girl. My Xmas present to myself will be a Western Chassis 3/5 lowering kit (3" coils , flip kit, c notch)

HSRACER · 11-10-2016, 12:31 AM

How much?

ECU PIRATE · 12-09-2016, 04:19 PM

She is moving on down the road to my buddy's house. He wants it as a DD.

07-07-2016, 02:38 PM	#1
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	98' swb w/t c1500 Not exactly a project but more of a shop truck at the moment while my 73' is under construction. Picked it up today for $1200. High Mileage but the motor sounds very strong. New tires, water pump , radiator. In need of a serious bath along with a cab corner and rocker on the driver's side......... Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

07-07-2016, 02:47 PM	#2
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Some more photos..............a little beat up since it has done some duty as a work truck. I love the fact that the guy put electrical tape over the cab corner to try to make it match the truck. Some quick patches and she will be ready to rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

07-18-2016, 06:23 PM	#3
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Just picked up one of these under hood storage boxes from the yard on Saturday for $7..... Great mod and can't wait to put it on Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

07-24-2016, 09:43 AM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 I love my SWB W/Ts. MY passion started with my ole 92, and continues with my 02 (favorite to date) and my 07. You going to go crazy with it or keep it as a good DD and Working truck? __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-26-2016, 08:21 AM	#5
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Thanks Palf70step. She is definitely a weekend toy at this point. My main focus is getting my 73' short step put back together after paint. Considering how hot it has been in Virginia this month, I will stick with my company vehicle as my DD since it has AC __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

08-04-2016, 09:31 PM	#6
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Started some attitude adjustments and installed the under hood storage box!!! Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

08-05-2016, 09:38 AM	#7
OutlawDrifter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Northeast KS Posts: 1,783	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 always a good day when you can complete a project! big or small. __________________ 1999 GMC Suburban K2500 SLT, 454/4L80E 1991 Z/28, 6.0L/T56 1949 GMC 250, S10 Frame, 6.0L/4L80E Instagram @aceshighspeedshop

08-06-2016, 02:30 PM	#8
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Managed to get a hold of the owner of the towing company who keep his surplus right next door to my office. Called him yesterday and he said I could pull whatever I wanted for free!!! Today's haul Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

08-07-2016, 07:57 AM	#9
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,090	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Nice Stash! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-21-2016, 09:44 AM	#10
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Thats a good neighbor. I would toss him a gift certificate for lunch or something at least. Thats like having a parts truck without having to store it.

10-12-2016, 08:16 PM	#11
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 A little body work has begun..... Next up is a 2/4 or 3/4 drop Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

10-12-2016, 08:20 PM	#12
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Picked up these goodies for $200... 2" spindles , 3" drop coils , 2" shackles , 2" rear spring hangers Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

10-12-2016, 08:27 PM	#13
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Good score, you going to do a notch?

10-14-2016, 06:45 PM	#15
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 If I could do a flip and get by with a notch, I would. Still plan to use this as a truck. Going to put these on since they are sitting around the shop Attached Images __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

10-14-2016, 08:08 PM	#16
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,223	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 Air shocks are nice but be careful how much weight you try to carry on them. Shock mounts are made to control the ride not support the weight of the load. I remember the 70's when they were popular and guys were pushing shock mounts through the floor or their cars.



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11-10-2016, 12:31 AM	#18
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 How much? __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

12-09-2016, 04:19 PM	#19
ECU PIRATE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Centreville, Virginia Posts: 846	Re: 98' swb w/t c1500 She is moving on down the road to my buddy's house. He wants it as a DD. __________________ The Fleet........ 68' Camaro - 1st car (restored & still have it) 09' VW Tiguan (Wife's Daily Driver) 14' VW Passat SE TSI (my personal) 14' Ford Edge Sport (Daily Work Vehicle) 73' SWB Stepside - 77K org. miles 74' LWB 454/TH400 - drive train transplant for my (Sold) 98' SWB C1500 W/T - shop truck (Sold) 90' GMC Sierra SLE short step - aka " Jezabelle " (Sold)

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