Norwegian 69 Short Step - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

btgrande · 12-29-2010, 02:29 PM

Hi there!
This is/was a plane jane, with an inline six and a 3-spd manual.
Plans are to do a static drop, upgrade to disc brakes, power steering etc.
Motor will be a ´88 Corvette TPI and a 700R4 tranny.

Bjorn Tore

**lolife99** · 12-29-2010, 03:17 PM

Beautiful truck!

btgrande · 12-29-2010, 03:24 PM

Here are some pics during disassembly. Great news, it turned out to be near rust free.

**lolife99** · 12-29-2010, 03:44 PM

Here's a good build thread on another '69,... that's the same color.
It belongs to member 72BlckButy.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633

btgrande · 12-29-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Here's a good build thread on another '69,... that's the same color.
It belongs to member 72BlckButy.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633

Thanks! I´ll subscribe to that one

VA72C10 · 12-29-2010, 07:19 PM

very nice truck to begin with!!!

btgrande · 12-29-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

very nice truck to begin with!!!

lol

btgrande · 12-29-2010, 09:02 PM

Some pics after powdercoating and some new parts

72BlckButy · 12-29-2010, 09:11 PM

Killer build!

Check out this one though.... Stella Mae.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414742

We need more pictures.

btgrande · 12-30-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Killer build!

Check out this one though.... Stella Mae.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414742

We need more pictures.

Now that´s a cool truck, I really enjoyed the article in Classic Trucks

btgrande · 12-30-2010, 09:57 AM

Some more parts added on the project.

btgrande · 01-01-2011, 04:59 PM

Showing fuel lines, and a stainless exhaust witch is a real headache as I like to route it thru the crossmember. If anyone has pics or the "recepie" on how to do it, u´re very welcome

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 05:12 PM

you sir have a nice frame!

yukon ratrod · 01-01-2011, 05:15 PM

looks awsome! keep us posted on your progress.

btgrande · 01-01-2011, 05:21 PM

Here is the hinge after blasting and yellow cromatizing (don´t know what it´s called in the US...) they look more "bling" on the photo than in real life.
After installing discbrakes, the lug-bolts are too short. The front is wider than rear, what do you guys do to compensate for this? -longer bolts and spacers?
Also showing my Ron Davis radiator, whitch is a piece of art, and a direct fit without any fab. Last pic is a Photoshop drop of the truck, as I hope it will look when finished.

Happy New Year to all!

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 05:22 PM

love the rims with no caps looks cool

chevy88 · 01-01-2011, 05:24 PM

Nice clean work!!!!!

btgrande · 01-01-2011, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

you sir have a nice frame!

Thanks, it came out fine. Really like your choice of motor, the 302 is my favorite. The TPI that I´m putting in is in fact the engine that was in a ´69 Z/28 Camaro that I had som years ago. I was then able to track down the original 302 and I still have it

It´s not the original DZ-block, but a 4-bolt 010 from ´71. The guy who bought the Z/28 pulled out the TPI and sold it to me. So it´s all goes in circles...

jce4isu · 01-01-2011, 06:06 PM

where did you find those wheels i want a set in 5 bolt

btgrande · 01-01-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jce4isu

where did you find those wheels i want a set in 5 bolt

They are Wheel Vintiques Rally's 17 x 8, 4.5" BS, Stainless Steel Rings and Caps.

67chevy1series · 01-01-2011, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by btgrande

Thanks, it came out fine. Really like your choice of motor, the 302 is my favorite. The TPI that I´m putting in is in fact the engine that was in a ´69 Z/28 Camaro that I had som years ago. I was then able to track down the original 302 and I still have it

It´s not the original DZ-block, but a 4-bolt 010 from ´71. The guy who bought the Z/28 pulled out the TPI and sold it to me. So it´s all goes in circles...

thanks i dont think to many people under stand the 302 only a couple guys have commented about my 302

btgrande · 01-09-2011, 02:43 PM

Finally got my kit of stainless steel brakelines and park brake cables from Inline Tubes. This was going to be a enjoyable plug´n´play weekend. -Guess what, almost nothing did fit, and the new clips did fall off the frame.

67chevy1series · 02-07-2011, 12:45 AM

any progress?

btgrande · 01-08-2012, 07:47 AM

Finally got a new garage! -I have to push my self a bit to get it ready before summer.

I´ll post pictures of the process. This picture shows the current state.

northern 85 · 01-08-2012, 08:49 AM

Very very nice!

12-29-2010, 02:29 PM	#1
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Norwegian 69 Short Step Hi there! This is/was a plane jane, with an inline six and a 3-spd manual. Plans are to do a static drop, upgrade to disc brakes, power steering etc. Motor will be a ´88 Corvette TPI and a 700R4 tranny. Bjorn Tore Attached Images

12-29-2010, 03:17 PM	#2
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Beautiful truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-29-2010, 03:24 PM	#3
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Here are some pics during disassembly. Great news, it turned out to be near rust free. Attached Images Last edited by btgrande; 12-29-2010 at 06:18 PM. Reason: Adding more pics

12-29-2010, 03:44 PM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Here's a good build thread on another '69,... that's the same color. It belongs to member 72BlckButy. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=353633 __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

12-29-2010, 07:19 PM	#6
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step very nice truck to begin with!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-29-2010, 09:02 PM	#8
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Some pics after powdercoating and some new parts Attached Images

12-29-2010, 09:11 PM	#9
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Killer build! Check out this one though.... Stella Mae. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=414742 We need more pictures. __________________ -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; 12-29-2010 at 09:13 PM.

12-30-2010, 09:57 AM	#11
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Some more parts added on the project. Attached Images

01-01-2011, 04:59 PM	#12
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Showing fuel lines, and a stainless exhaust witch is a real headache as I like to route it thru the crossmember. If anyone has pics or the "recepie" on how to do it, u´re very welcome Attached Images Last edited by btgrande; 01-01-2011 at 05:06 PM.

01-01-2011, 05:12 PM	#13
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step you sir have a nice frame!

01-01-2011, 05:15 PM	#14
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step looks awsome! keep us posted on your progress. __________________ 1972 C-10 "Shorty" Project 1957 Chevy Pickup Build

01-01-2011, 05:21 PM	#15
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Here is the hinge after blasting and yellow cromatizing (don´t know what it´s called in the US...) they look more "bling" on the photo than in real life. After installing discbrakes, the lug-bolts are too short. The front is wider than rear, what do you guys do to compensate for this? -longer bolts and spacers? Also showing my Ron Davis radiator, whitch is a piece of art, and a direct fit without any fab. Last pic is a Photoshop drop of the truck, as I hope it will look when finished. Happy New Year to all! Attached Images

01-01-2011, 05:22 PM	#16
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step love the rims with no caps looks cool

01-01-2011, 05:24 PM	#17
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Nice clean work!!!!! __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

01-01-2011, 06:06 PM	#19
jce4isu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 203	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step where did you find those wheels i want a set in 5 bolt __________________ 1972 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=391344



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01-09-2011, 02:43 PM	#22
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Finally got my kit of stainless steel brakelines and park brake cables from Inline Tubes. This was going to be a enjoyable plug´n´play weekend. -Guess what, almost nothing did fit, and the new clips did fall off the frame.

02-07-2011, 12:45 AM	#23
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step any progress?

01-08-2012, 07:47 AM	#24
btgrande Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trondheim Posts: 52	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Finally got a new garage! -I have to push my self a bit to get it ready before summer. I´ll post pictures of the process. This picture shows the current state. Attached Images

01-08-2012, 08:49 AM	#25
northern 85 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fairfield Maine Posts: 1,759	Re: Norwegian 69 Short Step Very very nice!

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