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70RedBlurr · 03-10-2009, 12:55 AM

So thought it would be a good idea to start a build thread and see what kind of feed back I get from everyone in the process, good, bad, ideas, and of course help. Also I like taking pictures and everyone, like me, seems to enjoy viewing pictures of builders progress and rides. So to begin I bought this 70 long bed from a buddy of mine for $2k and not much has changed since it came into my hands. There were a few things wrong with the truck when I got it though, things that only took a screw driver and common sense to fix.
lowered truck and left bump stop in with no shocks
vacuum line disconnected on trans
put in a glove box
connected heater
speedo cable
door panels painted and put on
window and door handles
and other little misc. details
Also Truck has a 350 with 350 trans
Here is the good stuff, Pics!

Going to make subtle changes to the truck and make it my DD, biggest change will be bagging the truck and swapping to a 327 with overdrive trans. I am sure there will be little things to go along and I will post as they happen or an idea comes to me. I don't know what else to write so anything I have left out that you may want to know just ask.

OARNGESI · 03-10-2009, 01:49 AM

Looks really good as is really clean cant wait to see it come along

nuke1 · 03-10-2009, 02:01 AM

I do not know what to tell you, your truck has a really clean look. almost undisturbed. i like it, the best part to me has to be the stock rims, not sure why, but it is.

Rokcrln · 03-10-2009, 07:14 AM

That is an oddly good looking truck, just something about it. I say add the bags, an AOD trans and leave the 350 in it unless it has problems or you already have a better 327 other wise why waist the money. Then add a front bumper and drive the wheels off it. Don't worry about the little bit of rust in the rockers it looks better all one color then it would if the rust was fixed and primmer spots

Kevin
LFD Inc.

70RedBlurr · 03-10-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Rokcrln

That is an oddly good looking truck, just something about it. I say add the bags, an AOD trans and leave the 350 in it unless it has problems or you already have a better 327 other wise why waist the money. Then add a front bumper and drive the wheels off it. Don't worry about the little bit of rust in the rockers it looks better all one color then it would if the rust was fixed and primmer spots

Kevin
LFD Inc.

I am right with you on those ideas, front bumper is going back on, wheels are staying with the dog dish hubcaps and the rust is staying. 350 is coming out, I bought a rebuilt 327 and 400 trans from a guy for $500. I sold the trans for $400 and ended up with a rebuilt 327 with camel humps for $100. Another thing I am going to do is add either a Gennie or Lokar shifter.

VA72C10 · 03-10-2009, 12:27 PM

Great start and will look even better bagged...

70RedBlurr · 03-16-2009, 06:40 PM

So here is a little bit of any update on my pickum up truck. Worked on the front end and tried to get as low as possible with the stocks drums up front, here is a picture. We modified the LCA and welded in some pipes so the bag would sit in there and cut the spring pocket on the cross member so the LCA would have more travel.

So now I after all that work I came up on discs from a 76 and now going to swap all that stuff up front and going to see how low I can get without spindles and a smaller tire, I was running a 235/75. Any comments are cool and ideas thrown my way or questions. Also I have a question. What do I do about brake lines and such for swapping from drums to discs?

70RedBlurr · 06-28-2009, 06:25 PM

I thought it would be easy to maintain a thread but then not really. Here is the truck after being bagged. I still need to do a wheel alignment, mount tak and compressor, plumb the system, and a few other items. Although I didn't maintain my thread I did take pictures along the way, well of some stuff, so if you have questions, concerns, or comments please feel more than free to ask.

Shaky · 06-28-2009, 07:05 PM

Nice! I love the poverty caps.

Maybe wider, larger steel wheels would be cool, but I'd keep those dog dishes...

silver7 · 09-26-2009, 09:03 AM

Nice ride. Very conservative with a modern drop. Well done.

Sinister · 09-26-2009, 04:08 PM

Sweet truck. Nice work.

72BlckButy · 09-26-2009, 06:11 PM

What a fun looking project... nice work!

kcfirstbuild · 12-18-2009, 08:48 PM

What kind of drop did your truck start out before you bagged it. Also I realized i need to find me some dog dishes! Your truck looks great.

03-10-2009, 12:55 AM	#1
70RedBlurr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast Posts: 77	Desert Rose So thought it would be a good idea to start a build thread and see what kind of feed back I get from everyone in the process, good, bad, ideas, and of course help. Also I like taking pictures and everyone, like me, seems to enjoy viewing pictures of builders progress and rides. So to begin I bought this 70 long bed from a buddy of mine for $2k and not much has changed since it came into my hands. There were a few things wrong with the truck when I got it though, things that only took a screw driver and common sense to fix. lowered truck and left bump stop in with no shocks vacuum line disconnected on trans put in a glove box connected heater speedo cable door panels painted and put on window and door handles and other little misc. details Also Truck has a 350 with 350 trans Here is the good stuff, Pics! Going to make subtle changes to the truck and make it my DD, biggest change will be bagging the truck and swapping to a 327 with overdrive trans. I am sure there will be little things to go along and I will post as they happen or an idea comes to me. I don't know what else to write so anything I have left out that you may want to know just ask.

03-10-2009, 01:49 AM	#2
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Desert Rose Looks really good as is really clean cant wait to see it come along __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

03-10-2009, 02:01 AM	#3
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Desert Rose I do not know what to tell you, your truck has a really clean look. almost undisturbed. i like it, the best part to me has to be the stock rims, not sure why, but it is. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-10-2009, 07:14 AM	#4
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Desert Rose That is an oddly good looking truck, just something about it. I say add the bags, an AOD trans and leave the 350 in it unless it has problems or you already have a better 327 other wise why waist the money. Then add a front bumper and drive the wheels off it. Don't worry about the little bit of rust in the rockers it looks better all one color then it would if the rust was fixed and primmer spots Kevin LFD Inc.

03-10-2009, 12:27 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Desert Rose Great start and will look even better bagged... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-16-2009, 06:40 PM	#7
70RedBlurr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast Posts: 77	Re: Desert Rose So here is a little bit of any update on my pickum up truck. Worked on the front end and tried to get as low as possible with the stocks drums up front, here is a picture. We modified the LCA and welded in some pipes so the bag would sit in there and cut the spring pocket on the cross member so the LCA would have more travel. So now I after all that work I came up on discs from a 76 and now going to swap all that stuff up front and going to see how low I can get without spindles and a smaller tire, I was running a 235/75. Any comments are cool and ideas thrown my way or questions. Also I have a question. What do I do about brake lines and such for swapping from drums to discs?

06-28-2009, 06:25 PM	#8
70RedBlurr Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Coast Posts: 77	Re: Desert Rose I thought it would be easy to maintain a thread but then not really. Here is the truck after being bagged. I still need to do a wheel alignment, mount tak and compressor, plumb the system, and a few other items. Although I didn't maintain my thread I did take pictures along the way, well of some stuff, so if you have questions, concerns, or comments please feel more than free to ask.

06-28-2009, 07:05 PM	#9
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Desert Rose Nice! I love the poverty caps. Maybe wider, larger steel wheels would be cool, but I'd keep those dog dishes... __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

09-26-2009, 09:03 AM	#10
silver7 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 613	Re: Desert Rose Nice ride. Very conservative with a modern drop. Well done.

09-26-2009, 04:08 PM	#11
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Desert Rose Sweet truck. Nice work. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

09-26-2009, 06:11 PM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Desert Rose What a fun looking project... nice work! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-18-2009, 08:48 PM	#13
kcfirstbuild Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Red Wing Mn Posts: 526	Re: Desert Rose What kind of drop did your truck start out before you bagged it. Also I realized i need to find me some dog dishes! Your truck looks great.



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