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02-17-2006, 12:44 AM
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Just A Tool Hand
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lovington,New Mexico
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The Project SWB
Well I finally got my swb and didn't cost but $150.00. not to bad!! So I'm fixing to start on it. any pionters on where to start? I know that I need to powdercoat the frame but what is next? Suspension? Cab? Engine? Ect...
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02-17-2006, 12:48 AM
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Gone Fishing
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135
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Re: The Project SWB
I'd go suspension/cab/motor, trans/front sheetmetal/bed
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02-17-2006, 07:19 PM
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no brain no headache
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cape Cod MA
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Re: The Project SWB
this is how im doing it
-suspension/brakes -engine/ drivetrain -body -interior all to be compleated by mid summer.... ....RIIIIGHT 
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02-17-2006, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Carl Junction, Missouri
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Re: The Project SWB
i did body, and suspension at the same time since i had the bed and front end off and was fixing rust in the cab, so half the frame was exposed so i painted it then. then paint the body, and meanwhile do engine/transmission, then reassemble the truck and send it to the interior guy.
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02-18-2006, 12:23 AM
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Just A Tool Hand
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lovington,New Mexico
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Re: The Project SWB
Well I grately appreciate it. And Now the process begins!!!! Will keep updated.
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02-18-2006, 12:41 AM
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someday it will be done!
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Lloydminster,AB. Canada
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Re: The Project SWB
If I could go back and start over,I'd rebuild the suspension and assemble the complete rolling chassis.Once that was done and I was happy with everything,then I'd disassemble and blast/coat/paint (whatever).
I made the mistake of disassembling then blast and paint right away.Now that I've changed plans and made frame mods,I've had the hassle of cleaning off the new paint to make the mods and of course messed up the fresh paint job. ahh well,live and learn.....the hard way.
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02-18-2006, 09:13 AM
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Location: Mt Airy, MD
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Re: The Project SWB
Yep,mock-up assembly is best,then make`er pretty.
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02-18-2006, 09:15 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
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Re: The Project SWB
Congrats on the acquisition and good luck on the rebuild. We'll be waiting for your pictorial progress.
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02-19-2006, 12:56 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: South Mississippi
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Re: The Project SWB
Yeah, keep us posted as you go. No such thing as too many pics.
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