Project "Texas Pete" has begun... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigo181979 · 03-13-2007, 12:48 AM

Well I started my build, or should I say the destuction. I will be doing a 3/5drop, with 88-98 six lug disk brakes and 2" drop spindles. I will be going with a semi-flat black for the paint, with 15" rallies and wide whites. I have McGughys springs and spindles, eveything else is from ece, Track bar kit shocks and relocating brackets, body mounts, and bushings, as well as a van tilt column so far.

Body mods will include Shaved side markers, hood emblems, cowl, antenna, and gas tank relocated under the bed.

The truck is getting a frame off and the chassiss will be getting treated with POR 15 in semi glosss black.

As far the project I named it after my brother Pete who gave mme the truck, he is not in very good health and I hope to have it done before he isn't around anymore, and where he purchased the truck and lived for years. Its a bit of a dedication.

Here are some pics of what I started with, I already removed the grill and shaved the hood emblems.
Enjoy

1LoC10 · 03-13-2007, 01:10 AM

Nice, thats a great reason for a project too.. hope all goes well with his health and the build.. good luck

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-13-2007, 01:11 AM

very nice truck to start with, any rust at all??? i like the knock offs to

TRUCKER-TRUCKIN' · 03-13-2007, 05:12 AM

Kudos for doing it for all the right reasons, best of luck to ya.

Chevyholic · 03-13-2007, 07:43 AM

Best of luck to both of you! Can't wait to track both of your's progress!

bigo181979 · 03-13-2007, 09:01 AM

It has rust in the usuall places, drivers rocker is pretty bad, the front pockets in the front fenders have holes rusted thru, cab corners have some really small holes, the floor boards are good accept one spot on the drivers side, the 2 front body mount supports need to be replaced, and the lower part of the bed behind the wheels have a litlle bit of cancer.
Its sounds like a lot when you start writeing it all down, but most of it can be fixed with small patch panels I believe. I will just have to see what I am left with after I start cleaning it up.

RACINJASON22 · 03-13-2007, 02:36 PM

I'll be watching Texas pete's rebuild, and hope your brother is well enough to go on the maiden finished ride. Best of luck with everything.

bigo181979 · 03-14-2007, 12:40 AM

Check out what I got today... $650 for a 95 LT-1 w/90k miles, harness and all the accesories!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-14-2007, 12:42 AM

cool deal, you gona keep the efi or carb it?

RACINJASON22 · 03-14-2007, 12:43 AM

Nice score. That will make Texas Pete happy!

bigo181979 · 03-14-2007, 09:05 AM

I think I am going to keep the efi setup. I like the idea of a little better gas mileage since I will probably be driveing it a lot.
It also comes with the headers but I am not sure what they fit, or if they will work in my truck? I guess its nothing a litlle cutting and welding can't fix though.

**Yukon Jack** · 03-14-2007, 09:11 AM

Great to see you starting on your project. Keep us posted!

bigo181979 · 03-23-2007, 08:45 PM

Well its been a good week. I got quite a bit of work done.
Now as soon as I get the plans in from LDF on the cab dolly and 1-man bed lift and get that built i will take the cab and bed off the frame. Then the frame will be off to get media blasted.
Oh I also did some electrical work in the garage and ran a 220 line so I can run a welder.
Lastly it looks like the frame on my door is bent. It lines up everywhere but the bottom corner, the PO had hit something so I guess I am going to have to find a new door unless some one has an idea.

03-13-2007, 12:48 AM	#1
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Well I started my build, or should I say the destuction. I will be doing a 3/5drop, with 88-98 six lug disk brakes and 2" drop spindles. I will be going with a semi-flat black for the paint, with 15" rallies and wide whites. I have McGughys springs and spindles, eveything else is from ece, Track bar kit shocks and relocating brackets, body mounts, and bushings, as well as a van tilt column so far. Body mods will include Shaved side markers, hood emblems, cowl, antenna, and gas tank relocated under the bed. The truck is getting a frame off and the chassiss will be getting treated with POR 15 in semi glosss black. As far the project I named it after my brother Pete who gave mme the truck, he is not in very good health and I hope to have it done before he isn't around anymore, and where he purchased the truck and lived for years. Its a bit of a dedication. Here are some pics of what I started with, I already removed the grill and shaved the hood emblems. Enjoy Attached Images Last edited by bigo181979; 03-13-2007 at 12:59 AM.

03-13-2007, 01:10 AM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Nice, thats a great reason for a project too.. hope all goes well with his health and the build.. good luck __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

03-13-2007, 01:11 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... very nice truck to start with, any rust at all??? i like the knock offs to __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-13-2007, 05:12 AM	#4
TRUCKER-TRUCKIN' Rally Wheel Club Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings,MO Posts: 97	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Kudos for doing it for all the right reasons, best of luck to ya.

03-13-2007, 07:43 AM	#5
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Best of luck to both of you! Can't wait to track both of your's progress! __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

03-13-2007, 09:01 AM	#6
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... It has rust in the usuall places, drivers rocker is pretty bad, the front pockets in the front fenders have holes rusted thru, cab corners have some really small holes, the floor boards are good accept one spot on the drivers side, the 2 front body mount supports need to be replaced, and the lower part of the bed behind the wheels have a litlle bit of cancer. Its sounds like a lot when you start writeing it all down, but most of it can be fixed with small patch panels I believe. I will just have to see what I am left with after I start cleaning it up.

03-13-2007, 02:36 PM	#7
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... I'll be watching Texas pete's rebuild, and hope your brother is well enough to go on the maiden finished ride. Best of luck with everything. __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-14-2007, 12:40 AM	#8
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Check out what I got today... $650 for a 95 LT-1 w/90k miles, harness and all the accesories! Attached Images

03-14-2007, 12:42 AM	#9
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... cool deal, you gona keep the efi or carb it? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-14-2007, 12:43 AM	#10
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Nice score. That will make Texas Pete happy! __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-14-2007, 09:05 AM	#11
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... I think I am going to keep the efi setup. I like the idea of a little better gas mileage since I will probably be driveing it a lot. It also comes with the headers but I am not sure what they fit, or if they will work in my truck? I guess its nothing a litlle cutting and welding can't fix though. Last edited by bigo181979; 03-14-2007 at 09:07 AM.

03-14-2007, 09:11 AM	#12
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Great to see you starting on your project. Keep us posted! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

03-23-2007, 08:45 PM	#13
bigo181979 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wichita, ks Posts: 242	Re: Project "Texas Pete" has begun... Well its been a good week. I got quite a bit of work done. Now as soon as I get the plans in from LDF on the cab dolly and 1-man bed lift and get that built i will take the cab and bed off the frame. Then the frame will be off to get media blasted. Oh I also did some electrical work in the garage and ran a 220 line so I can run a welder. Lastly it looks like the frame on my door is bent. It lines up everywhere but the bottom corner, the PO had hit something so I guess I am going to have to find a new door unless some one has an idea. Attached Images



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