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bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 12:36 PM

This is my first SWB truck and my plan it take it down to the frame and rebuild it back up. This is my first attempt at anything like this so we will see how it goes. I know one of the first things I have to acquire is some patience. I am hoping this project will help me out with that.

This is a 1970 Truck. I have a 350 with a 700R4 that will be going into it.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 12:57 PM

Ok so lets take a closer look at what I am working with. For the most part this truck is in good shape. Previous owner (Who is a good friend and Neighbor and can view his project here) Had replaced cab corners, rocker panels.

Here is interior of cab and so we have some work to do here.

We have some areas to replace on the passenger bed side around the wheel well and corner.

A picture of the engine that has been rebuilt and will be going back in.

Next we will start tearing it down to the frame for sandblasting

mplex2000 · 09-10-2009, 01:56 PM

Looks like you got some "free" goodies on the engine! Hopefully everything goes smooth for ya!

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:00 PM

Since the bed was most of the way off I started with it. It went pretty quick. I removed all the panels individually.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:03 PM

When ahead and removed seat to so I could begin working in the cab.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:06 PM

Started on the front end. Removed bumper and grill. Making progress.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:09 PM

Front off so I will start getting the engine and tranny disconnected and ready to pull.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:11 PM

Removed Gas tank. Won't be needed it anymore. Will be moving the tank to rear of truck as I have seen many recommend doing.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:13 PM

Got the engine and transmission removed. Now to focus on the Cab and get it ready to come off.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:16 PM

Fenders off now just need to get the cab off.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:21 PM

Ok cab is all disconnected and ready to be taken off. I built a cab stand to put it on and I can roll around as needed. Not much to look at but it did the job.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:23 PM

Ok all ready to remove cab. Ok yeah I know this is the redneck way to do it but It worked.

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:25 PM

Ok so we are down to the chassis. Next I will remove trailing arms, springs and rear end.

72BlckButy · 09-10-2009, 02:42 PM

Awesome work thus far, that is going to be quite the project. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress!

bgood70 · 09-10-2009, 02:52 PM

Ok so now we are up to date. I have the chassis down to just the frame. All suspension removed including front cross member. So I now know I can tear it apart. I just hope I can get it back together. I will be looking to get this sand blasted soon. I'll post picts as soon as I do.

sgaylord · 09-11-2009, 02:09 PM

Hey I recognize that truck! Good work so far. Well at least the parts that I did anyway.... :-)

bgood70 · 11-11-2009, 10:19 PM

Ok my frame, A-arms, Crossmember, and trailing arms are all back. I took the frame over to a local place and they sandblasted and gave it all a coat of primer. It's Looking much better now.

mcbassin · 11-11-2009, 11:33 PM

Great progress! Looks like they did a good job blasting. Solid foundation to work with

VA72C10 · 11-11-2009, 11:42 PM

Looks good! Will be a nice truck with the frame off. I wasn't going to do that on mine but decided if I wanted to be great I had to take it to bare frame and do it right

bgood70 · 11-12-2009, 08:06 AM

Even though this will be a daily driver and certainly not perfect. I wanted it to be clean and also mechanically sound. I will be replacing most bushings, ball joints, etc as necessary as I rebuild. Plus it is a greats learning experience and a lot of satisfaction.

bgood70 · 11-12-2009, 08:18 AM

Frame is now painted. Took it over to buddies house "his project here" also that is his suburban in the background. I went with gloss black as it was a little cheaper and hoping less dirt would stick to it

. I think it turn out good. I have to thank Steve and Kevin for there help on this as it is my first restore they have been great helping me along.

franky69c10 · 11-12-2009, 09:54 PM

Look'n good

mcbassin · 11-12-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bgood70

Frame is now painted. Took it over to buddies house "his project here" also that is his suburban in the background. I went with gloss black as it was a little cheaper and hoping less dirt would stick to it

. I think it turn out good. I have to thank Steve and Kevin for there help on this as it is my first restore they have been great helping me along.

Parts and frame look great! Where are you buying your front suspension parts? ball joints, tie rods, bushing etc.? I need to do the same stuff to our 69.
That is a sweet looking burb in the background!

bgood70 · 11-13-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Parts and frame look great! Where are you buying your front suspension parts? ball joints, tie rods, bushing etc.? I need to do the same stuff to our 69.
That is a sweet looking burb in the background!

I got all the A-arm, front sway bar, and trailing arm bushings from LMC. I used the polyurethane bushings. I also replaced the stock springs and spindles with 4" drop springs in the back and 2.5" drop spindles in the front with 1" drop springs. These were purchased from American Classic Truck Parts. Will post pictures of the springs and spindles soon.

bgood70 · 11-15-2009, 08:46 AM

Got the rear end cleaned up and put back on. Replaced U-bolts and went with 4" drop springs. Replaced the trailing arm bushings with new polyurethane ones. When I purchased the truck the previous owner had just put on new brakes and hubs so good to go there.

09-10-2009, 12:36 PM	#1
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Good 70 SWB This is my first SWB truck and my plan it take it down to the frame and rebuild it back up. This is my first attempt at anything like this so we will see how it goes. I know one of the first things I have to acquire is some patience. I am hoping this project will help me out with that. This is a 1970 Truck. I have a 350 with a 700R4 that will be going into it. Attached Images Last edited by bgood70; 11-09-2010 at 09:31 AM.

09-10-2009, 12:57 PM	#2
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Ok so lets take a closer look at what I am working with. For the most part this truck is in good shape. Previous owner (Who is a good friend and Neighbor and can view his project here) Had replaced cab corners, rocker panels. Here is interior of cab and so we have some work to do here. We have some areas to replace on the passenger bed side around the wheel well and corner. A picture of the engine that has been rebuilt and will be going back in. Next we will start tearing it down to the frame for sandblasting Attached Images Last edited by bgood70; 09-10-2009 at 12:58 PM.

09-10-2009, 01:56 PM	#3
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: Good 70 SWB Looks like you got some "free" goodies on the engine! Hopefully everything goes smooth for ya!

09-10-2009, 02:00 PM	#4
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Since the bed was most of the way off I started with it. It went pretty quick. I removed all the panels individually. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB When ahead and removed seat to so I could begin working in the cab. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:06 PM	#6
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Started on the front end. Removed bumper and grill. Making progress. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:09 PM	#7
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Front off so I will start getting the engine and tranny disconnected and ready to pull. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:11 PM	#8
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Removed Gas tank. Won't be needed it anymore. Will be moving the tank to rear of truck as I have seen many recommend doing. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:13 PM	#9
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Got the engine and transmission removed. Now to focus on the Cab and get it ready to come off. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:16 PM	#10
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Fenders off now just need to get the cab off. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:21 PM	#11
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Ok cab is all disconnected and ready to be taken off. I built a cab stand to put it on and I can roll around as needed. Not much to look at but it did the job. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:23 PM	#12
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Ok all ready to remove cab. Ok yeah I know this is the redneck way to do it but It worked. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:25 PM	#13
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Ok so we are down to the chassis. Next I will remove trailing arms, springs and rear end. Attached Images

09-10-2009, 02:42 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Good 70 SWB Awesome work thus far, that is going to be quite the project. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress! __________________ -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)

09-10-2009, 02:52 PM	#15
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Ok so now we are up to date. I have the chassis down to just the frame. All suspension removed including front cross member. So I now know I can tear it apart. I just hope I can get it back together. I will be looking to get this sand blasted soon. I'll post picts as soon as I do. Attached Images



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09-11-2009, 02:09 PM	#16
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: Good 70 SWB Hey I recognize that truck! Good work so far. Well at least the parts that I did anyway.... :-) __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

11-11-2009, 10:19 PM	#17
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Ok my frame, A-arms, Crossmember, and trailing arms are all back. I took the frame over to a local place and they sandblasted and gave it all a coat of primer. It's Looking much better now. Attached Images __________________ 70 C-10 SWB 350/700r4 Good 70 SWB Build 72 GMC Sprint SP Custom 350/Turbo300 Last edited by bgood70; 11-11-2009 at 10:20 PM.

11-11-2009, 11:33 PM	#18
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Good 70 SWB Great progress! Looks like they did a good job blasting. Solid foundation to work with __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-11-2009, 11:42 PM	#19
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Good 70 SWB Looks good! Will be a nice truck with the frame off. I wasn't going to do that on mine but decided if I wanted to be great I had to take it to bare frame and do it right __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-12-2009, 08:06 AM	#20
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Even though this will be a daily driver and certainly not perfect. I wanted it to be clean and also mechanically sound. I will be replacing most bushings, ball joints, etc as necessary as I rebuild. Plus it is a greats learning experience and a lot of satisfaction. __________________ 70 C-10 SWB 350/700r4 Good 70 SWB Build 72 GMC Sprint SP Custom 350/Turbo300

11-12-2009, 08:18 AM	#21
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Frame is now painted. Took it over to buddies house "his project here" also that is his suburban in the background. I went with gloss black as it was a little cheaper and hoping less dirt would stick to it . I think it turn out good. I have to thank Steve and Kevin for there help on this as it is my first restore they have been great helping me along. Attached Images __________________ 70 C-10 SWB 350/700r4 Good 70 SWB Build 72 GMC Sprint SP Custom 350/Turbo300 Last edited by bgood70; 11-12-2009 at 08:21 AM.

11-12-2009, 09:54 PM	#22
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11-15-2009, 08:46 AM	#25
bgood70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 180	Re: Good 70 SWB Got the rear end cleaned up and put back on. Replaced U-bolts and went with 4" drop springs. Replaced the trailing arm bushings with new polyurethane ones. When I purchased the truck the previous owner had just put on new brakes and hubs so good to go there. Attached Images __________________ 70 C-10 SWB 350/700r4 Good 70 SWB Build 72 GMC Sprint SP Custom 350/Turbo300 Last edited by bgood70; 06-22-2010 at 11:13 AM.

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