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LOW DOUGH · 06-05-2007, 01:18 PM

Hay everybody!

I thought I would throw this up here. I have a 71 C10 LWB (Low Dough) and a 69 C10 LWB (parts truck). I am using the front clip, doors, and maybe the bed from the 69. I will keep the cab and fix it up later.... maybe.

The 71 already has the 69, 6-lug rear in it right now. I need the 71, 5 lug rebuilt so I can put it back in. That was a big reason for buying the truck. Plus the 69 is a factory a/c truck. I just don't have the compressor. Oh, yeah no motor or transmission in the 69.

I have had the 71 for about 7 years and it was my daily driver up until about a year ago when I got a new GMC Canyon. WOW! I can drive so far on a tank of gas!

But, I am ready to drive it again. It should be on the road in about 2 to 3 weeks. I can only work on it on Sundays. It’s my only day off.

This is my 71

This is what it looked like a week ago

Here is the 69.

That is not me. Get out of the picture! About to take off the front clip.

I still have to download the most recent pics with the motor back in.

**Yukon Jack** · 06-05-2007, 03:07 PM

Will be nice when you get to drive it again - only getting 1 free day a week does slow things down but you will get it done!

BB72CHEVKT · 06-05-2007, 03:15 PM

my brother goes thru Wylie every day. DO you have two 6 lug rallys to get rid of?

67ChevyRedneck · 06-05-2007, 03:27 PM

Looks like your parts truck had a date with a telephone pole???

It sucks having them apart. A few weeks isn't too long. I didn't drive mine for over 3 years while I was in college

LOW DOUGH · 06-14-2007, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Looks like your parts truck had a date with a telephone pole???

That is the 71. I am fixing that truck. The parts truck is the 69, the one that looks good.

More pic... This is what it looks like now. Well, it has plug wires on and a board sitting across the frame for the battery to sit on. I cranked it over but no start. I went home after a few tries.

LOW DOUGH · 06-14-2007, 05:53 PM

those are to small. I will have to figure out how to make them the right size. BIGGER

LUV2XCLR8 · 06-14-2007, 06:01 PM

Large pic's on here are 600 x 480 (If you use the board to upload them)

JHART · 06-14-2007, 09:53 PM

What was wrong with the 69? That was a damn nice looking truck.

Shoulda just thrown the motor and tranny into it and been done.

LOW DOUGH · 06-14-2007, 09:54 PM

thanks

LOW DOUGH · 06-14-2007, 09:55 PM

one more

JHART · 06-14-2007, 09:57 PM

Refer to my above post ......

GREASEMONKEY72 · 06-14-2007, 10:02 PM

engine looks pretty good

LOW DOUGH · 06-14-2007, 10:15 PM

The 69 cab is in worse shape than the 71 and the driver side shock mount on the frame is gone. The hole and the metal that stick out so the shock bolts up at an angle is gone. I can’t believe I don’t have a pic of the shock mount. or whats not there

69 drum brakes
71 disc brakes

But.... I do need the radiator support brackets that are on the frame from the 69. The 69 clip and doors and probably the bed will also go on the 71.

Right now I just need to get it started so I can go ahead and put the clip on.

Does anyone now how you might get the brackets off the frame? How to remover the rivets? I am thinking an air chisel is the best bet??

LOW DOUGH · 06-18-2007, 05:48 PM

Well, I got it started and the 69 clip is on. Still need to tighten everything up on the clip and put in the seat and gas tank. I forgot my camera. Took some pics with my friends but he didn't have any CD's to put them on.

Oh, I need a radiator now. I put one bottle of coolant in it, turned around to get more and turned back around to see it leaking out. DOE!

LOW DOUGH · 06-21-2007, 10:24 PM

I can't wait for Sunday..... I get to see it again and work on it

LOW DOUGH · 06-25-2007, 12:10 AM

It's back together. I just need a new radiator

Chevelle454 · 06-25-2007, 12:42 AM

Nice progress

OLDIRON69 · 06-25-2007, 02:30 PM

You still need a radiator? I have a nice 4 core. I'm over in Forney, not too far away..well the radiator is at my buddies house in Forney. I got two when I bought my truck. I'll let it go cheap.

LOW DOUGH · 06-25-2007, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OLDIRON69

You still need a radiator? I have a nice 4 core. I'm over in Forney, not too far away..well the radiator is at my buddies house in Forney. I got two when I bought my truck. I'll let it go cheap.

I might have to take you up on that. But I'm kinda broke DOE!

LOW DOUGH · 06-26-2007, 01:05 PM

more pics

LOW DOUGH · 07-05-2007, 10:17 PM

Motor going back in

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LOW DOUGH · 07-05-2007, 10:28 PM

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-05-2007, 10:49 PM

i think you should leave the hood off

LOW DOUGH · 07-05-2007, 10:51 PM

This is how it is sitting right now. But with the hood sitting on it.

This Blazer is right down the road. I wish I could take it home every time I pass by it. It's been there for at least two years.

LOW DOUGH · 07-05-2007, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

i think you should leave the hood off

yes... me too

I did that when I first got it. One of the hinges broke so I took it off. It wasn't very cool driveing in the rain

06-05-2007, 01:18 PM	#1
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	LOW DOUGH Progress thread Hay everybody! I thought I would throw this up here. I have a 71 C10 LWB (Low Dough) and a 69 C10 LWB (parts truck). I am using the front clip, doors, and maybe the bed from the 69. I will keep the cab and fix it up later.... maybe. The 71 already has the 69, 6-lug rear in it right now. I need the 71, 5 lug rebuilt so I can put it back in. That was a big reason for buying the truck. Plus the 69 is a factory a/c truck. I just don't have the compressor. Oh, yeah no motor or transmission in the 69. I have had the 71 for about 7 years and it was my daily driver up until about a year ago when I got a new GMC Canyon. WOW! I can drive so far on a tank of gas! But, I am ready to drive it again. It should be on the road in about 2 to 3 weeks. I can only work on it on Sundays. It’s my only day off. This is my 71 This is what it looked like a week ago Here is the 69. That is not me. Get out of the picture! About to take off the front clip. I still have to download the most recent pics with the motor back in. Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 04-03-2009 at 12:16 AM. Reason: Updating

06-05-2007, 03:07 PM	#2
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Just want to drive it again Will be nice when you get to drive it again - only getting 1 free day a week does slow things down but you will get it done! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-05-2007, 03:15 PM	#3
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Just want to drive it again my brother goes thru Wylie every day. DO you have two 6 lug rallys to get rid of? __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

06-05-2007, 03:27 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Just want to drive it again Looks like your parts truck had a date with a telephone pole??? It sucks having them apart. A few weeks isn't too long. I didn't drive mine for over 3 years while I was in college __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

06-14-2007, 05:53 PM	#6
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again those are to small. I will have to figure out how to make them the right size. BIGGER

06-14-2007, 06:01 PM	#7
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: Just want to drive it again Large pic's on here are 600 x 480 (If you use the board to upload them) __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

06-14-2007, 09:53 PM	#8
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Just want to drive it again What was wrong with the 69? That was a damn nice looking truck. Shoulda just thrown the motor and tranny into it and been done. __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

06-14-2007, 09:54 PM	#9
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again thanks Attached Images

06-14-2007, 09:55 PM	#10
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again one more Attached Images

06-14-2007, 09:57 PM	#11
JHART 1972 Shorty Owner Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona. Posts: 796	Re: Just want to drive it again Refer to my above post ...... __________________ 1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project

06-14-2007, 10:02 PM	#12
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Just want to drive it again engine looks pretty good __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

06-14-2007, 10:15 PM	#13
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again The 69 cab is in worse shape than the 71 and the driver side shock mount on the frame is gone. The hole and the metal that stick out so the shock bolts up at an angle is gone. I can’t believe I don’t have a pic of the shock mount. or whats not there 69 drum brakes 71 disc brakes But.... I do need the radiator support brackets that are on the frame from the 69. The 69 clip and doors and probably the bed will also go on the 71. Right now I just need to get it started so I can go ahead and put the clip on. Does anyone now how you might get the brackets off the frame? How to remover the rivets? I am thinking an air chisel is the best bet?? Attached Images Last edited by LOW DOUGH; 06-14-2007 at 10:16 PM.

06-18-2007, 05:48 PM	#14
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again Well, I got it started and the 69 clip is on. Still need to tighten everything up on the clip and put in the seat and gas tank. I forgot my camera. Took some pics with my friends but he didn't have any CD's to put them on. Oh, I need a radiator now. I put one bottle of coolant in it, turned around to get more and turned back around to see it leaking out. DOE!

06-21-2007, 10:24 PM	#15
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again I can't wait for Sunday..... I get to see it again and work on it

06-25-2007, 12:10 AM	#16
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again It's back together. I just need a new radiator Attached Images



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06-25-2007, 12:42 AM	#17
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: Just want to drive it again Nice progress __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

06-25-2007, 02:30 PM	#18
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Just want to drive it again You still need a radiator? I have a nice 4 core. I'm over in Forney, not too far away..well the radiator is at my buddies house in Forney. I got two when I bought my truck. I'll let it go cheap. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

06-26-2007, 01:05 PM	#20
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again more pics Attached Images

07-05-2007, 10:17 PM	#21
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again Motor going back in [IMG][/IMG]

07-05-2007, 10:28 PM	#22
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again

07-05-2007, 10:49 PM	#23
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Just want to drive it again i think you should leave the hood off __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-05-2007, 10:51 PM	#24
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: Just want to drive it again This is how it is sitting right now. But with the hood sitting on it. This Blazer is right down the road. I wish I could take it home every time I pass by it. It's been there for at least two years.

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