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MZ_69_chevy · 04-10-2009, 08:05 PM

I thought I would just go ahead and start one of these things up here. I'm pretty new to message boards so bare wit me on this one

My truck is a 69 Chevy SWB. Originally a 6 cyl, 3speed base truck. From what I understand it was built sometime in the early 90's. When all that went down it got a 355 sbc, 4 speed muncie combo, lowered, and painted as you see in my pics that I will post. It has not been touched since. Paint is ok for now, it's cracking in a few places and there is a chunk of bondo cracking out on the driver bedside. You can feel the dent from the inside that they filled...kinda sucks. I would have just done it right myself but whatever! Overall the truck is not in bad shape at all.

The last owner bought it for his son (16th b-day present and lucky kid!). After 2 years he blew the motor. Ran low on oil and broke a rod. Everything in the motor was blue...major heat!

It sat for awhile and I finally convinced him to sell it to me. I have always wanted one of these trucks and I'm sure this won't be my last. So I gave him $1500 for it and away we go!

So far I got rid of the small block/4 speed combo and put in my 468 BBC/TH400 combo. I have installed silver Autometer sportcomp gauges in the factory dash. I bought a junk 72 donor and took the disc brake setup and installed on my truck...not fun by the way! I also swapped rear ends also. Went to a 5-lug setup. Right now everything is just sitting in the truck not bolted in...except the motor..it's all mounted up! Eventually I will tear the truck all the way down and do a frame up. For now, I just want to play with it

I will post pics as I go here..and hopefully do it right! Sorry in advance if I screw anything up...don't be afraid to holler at me if I'm doing something wrong!

MZ_69_chevy · 04-10-2009, 08:15 PM

Here is a pic of the motor. The motor and trans is the only thing bolted in. It's all just sittin in there for now.

MZ_69_chevy · 04-10-2009, 08:20 PM

Here's a pic of the dash. Again it's just sitting there. I'm not done with it yet. Im going to cover it with the vinyl like the other stock dash and re-install the gauges. Still have to wire it...the fun part!

72BlckButy · 04-10-2009, 09:12 PM

Nice looking '69! Looks like it will be a fun project in the future, but like you mentioned, drive it and enjoy it for now. Would love to see it driven up to the All Truck Nat's.

04-10-2009, 08:05 PM	#1
MZ_69_chevy Mikey likes it! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belton, MO Posts: 10	My 69 SWB build up! I thought I would just go ahead and start one of these things up here. I'm pretty new to message boards so bare wit me on this one My truck is a 69 Chevy SWB. Originally a 6 cyl, 3speed base truck. From what I understand it was built sometime in the early 90's. When all that went down it got a 355 sbc, 4 speed muncie combo, lowered, and painted as you see in my pics that I will post. It has not been touched since. Paint is ok for now, it's cracking in a few places and there is a chunk of bondo cracking out on the driver bedside. You can feel the dent from the inside that they filled...kinda sucks. I would have just done it right myself but whatever! Overall the truck is not in bad shape at all. The last owner bought it for his son (16th b-day present and lucky kid!). After 2 years he blew the motor. Ran low on oil and broke a rod. Everything in the motor was blue...major heat! It sat for awhile and I finally convinced him to sell it to me. I have always wanted one of these trucks and I'm sure this won't be my last. So I gave him $1500 for it and away we go! So far I got rid of the small block/4 speed combo and put in my 468 BBC/TH400 combo. I have installed silver Autometer sportcomp gauges in the factory dash. I bought a junk 72 donor and took the disc brake setup and installed on my truck...not fun by the way! I also swapped rear ends also. Went to a 5-lug setup. Right now everything is just sitting in the truck not bolted in...except the motor..it's all mounted up! Eventually I will tear the truck all the way down and do a frame up. For now, I just want to play with it I will post pics as I go here..and hopefully do it right! Sorry in advance if I screw anything up...don't be afraid to holler at me if I'm doing something wrong! Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 Chevy SWB, 468 BBC, TH400, all MSD, Lowered 5"/6" Almost ready to go! Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post3249875

04-10-2009, 08:15 PM	#2
MZ_69_chevy Mikey likes it! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belton, MO Posts: 10	Re: My 69 SWB build up! Here is a pic of the motor. The motor and trans is the only thing bolted in. It's all just sittin in there for now. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 Chevy SWB, 468 BBC, TH400, all MSD, Lowered 5"/6" Almost ready to go! Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post3249875

04-10-2009, 08:20 PM	#3
MZ_69_chevy Mikey likes it! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Belton, MO Posts: 10	Re: My 69 SWB build up! Here's a pic of the dash. Again it's just sitting there. I'm not done with it yet. Im going to cover it with the vinyl like the other stock dash and re-install the gauges. Still have to wire it...the fun part! Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 Chevy SWB, 468 BBC, TH400, all MSD, Lowered 5"/6" Almost ready to go! Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post3249875

04-10-2009, 09:12 PM	#4
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My 69 SWB build up! Nice looking '69! Looks like it will be a fun project in the future, but like you mentioned, drive it and enjoy it for now. Would love to see it driven up to the All Truck Nat's. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-10-2009 at 09:13 PM.



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