Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
01-07-2012, 06:43 PM | #1 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Well, I have been wanting a 1970 (my birth year) short wheel base c10 for a long time. Over the last year I have been scouring the board here, and of course craigslist, to get a good start on a truck. Now, starting a new project is a big deal in my house. The last few projects... well, let's just say they got off course and ended up costing way too much and never got finished. It has been a few years since the last attempt was sold, luckily I got my money back out of that one. With the help of a couple of board members I have been able to collect a few pieces here and there that I think will make for a great foundation.
The difference with this build is that I have a clear vision for the completed truck. And the fact that if you have a solid frame and a cab, just about everything else can be bought if you can't find it doesn't hurt. What is my vision? It is a '70 short wheel base fleet side, dropped 4/6, and rolling on rallys. It will be powered by a 5.3L with a hot cam upgrade and shifted by a 4L60E while 3.73 gears and an Eaton posi spin the 5 lug axles. The body will remain stock with the exception of the fuel filler being filled as the tank will be relocated to the frame under the bed, and a smooth firewall. Paint is going to be Carbon Black Metallic (factory GM color) with a Quick Silver Metallic roof. The interior will follow the stock appearance theme with stock '70 interior appointments with the exception of a pair of buddy buckets covered in black ultra leather with hounds tooth inserts. A/C will be handled by an aftermarket unit, I still need to research that component, but I want the controls to look stock. I also want a stock stereo head that I can plug my iPhone into for tunes, no actual radio required. I also need to look into that further. Well, I think that gives you a good perspective on my direction with the truck. I'll add a few pics of the components I have collected so far... like the cab.
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 01-16-2012 at 08:54 PM. Reason: grammar |
01-07-2012, 07:35 PM | #2 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
A year ago I started with the cab pictured above and then added a few other pieces slowly over the past year. I got a '70 swb frame from D_Passmore. I got ECE components like trailing arm cross-member, super track bar, and rear shock re-locators from Hart_Rod along with the 5.3L I am using. I also scored some LSx engine mounts from a board member as well as a dash/glovebox door set from Ryan Hubbard. Pics...
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-07-2012, 07:36 PM | #3 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
swb frame rolling on Fred Flintstones signature 24s..
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-07-2012, 07:38 PM | #4 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
5.3L motorvation...
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-07-2012, 07:39 PM | #5 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
SPID and new dash/glove box panels
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-07-2012, 07:51 PM | #6 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Here is the frame on its way to be blasted and coated with POR 15... Should have the frame, front cross-member, rear end, and a-arms back in the next few days. I will post more pics as I install components. As I think about what is stashed in the garage, there are more parts than I thought so pics of those will be posted accordingly.
The really great thing about this build is the people I have met as well as the conversations that happen here on the board. Just a great bunch of folks! Thanks to everyone for the comments and advise so far!
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD Last edited by C10_ustacould; 01-07-2012 at 10:28 PM. Reason: grammar |
01-07-2012, 08:13 PM | #7 |
*************
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 17,858
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Bout time.............
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 |
01-07-2012, 09:00 PM | #8 |
Still Just Havin Some Fun!
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Piedmont, Oklahoma
Posts: 1,145
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
I second and third that!
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
a green one with some stuff done to it.... |
01-07-2012, 09:23 PM | #9 |
Restoration Virgin!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 8,298
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Look forward to seeing this come together!!!!
__________________
Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present |
01-07-2012, 10:12 PM | #10 |
One of the First
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: St. Augustine,FL.
Posts: 4,059
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
The excitement begins! Can't wait to see it on the cover of...
__________________
DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie) Last edited by D.PASSMORE; 01-08-2012 at 08:48 AM. |
01-08-2012, 02:08 AM | #11 |
Still plays with trucks
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 3,556
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Sounds like a great project. Can't wait to see it progress.
__________________
miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars |
01-08-2012, 03:22 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Lewiston, ID.
Posts: 628
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Love the wheels!!
__________________
Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro |
01-08-2012, 04:39 AM | #13 |
Still plays with trucks
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 3,556
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
I thought the last thing I read was that he wasn't making any more of those dahs & glove box panels for a while because he got a big contract that is tying up the CNC machine for the next couple years. Did you buy them earlier or is he making them again?
__________________
miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars |
01-08-2012, 01:04 PM | #14 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
68 TT - I bought mine last year (2010), but I think he is making/stocking some. If you want one you should pm him.
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-08-2012, 02:19 PM | #15 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
The one question I have about my truck is interior color. I know the dash pad, door panels, and headliner will be black. And I already mentioned the seats will be black w/hounds-tooth inserts. I am toying with the idea of painting the interior the same quicksilver metallic as the roof. I think it will work well with all the other pieces being black. What do you all think?
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-11-2012, 02:25 AM | #16 | |
Still plays with trucks
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 3,556
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Quote:
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars |
|
01-12-2012, 05:43 PM | #17 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Picking up my frame and suspension parts after blasting and painting, pics soon...
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-12-2012, 07:56 PM | #18 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Loaded and headed for the house!
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-12-2012, 08:05 PM | #19 |
Restoration Virgin!
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Huntersville, NC
Posts: 8,298
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
saweet!!!
__________________
Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present |
01-12-2012, 11:09 PM | #20 |
Still plays with trucks
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Spokane, WA
Posts: 3,556
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Very nice.
__________________
miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars |
01-16-2012, 11:58 PM | #21 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Spent a couple of hours in the garage today. I was able to get the front cross-member, trailing arm cross-member, and shock re-locators bolted on my frame. Started on the LSx engine mounts and ran out of time. Will work on them tomorrow, for now a couple of pics...
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-17-2012, 04:29 PM | #22 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Had a buddy of mine do a quick photoshop using a picture of rokcrln's truck to get an idea what mine will look like. I sent him the photo using my phone so it was lo-res so the edit is not very detailed. He did a couple, this is the one I like...
Oh, and thanks Kevin, for letting me hack your picture.
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
01-17-2012, 04:41 PM | #23 |
*************
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Pensacola, FL
Posts: 17,858
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
The chassis came out nice.....
__________________
Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3 |
01-17-2012, 08:31 PM | #24 |
One of the First
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: St. Augustine,FL.
Posts: 4,059
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
From this to that...
Looking good!!
__________________
DAVID PASSMORE ST AUGUSTINE ,FL ZIP 32084 '71 SWB K/10 CUSTOM DELUXE (Chili) '72 BLAZER K/5 Muscle Truck (Mule) '72 LWB K/20 CHEYENNE (Blackie) |
01-17-2012, 09:07 PM | #25 |
A day late and $1 short...
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Northwest FL
Posts: 3,877
|
Re: Buck's '70 swb w/5.3 build
Thanks guys, but Todd @ Crutchfield's Creations gets the credit for it looking good. I'm just slapin' the thing together!
Worked a little more this evening, drilled the frame for larger 7/16 bolts in the trailing arm cross-member. Also finished the engine mounts... just need a transmission mount and I'll drop the engine/trans to get it off the floor. I am working in a two car garage so i need to get the thing into one pile so I will have room to work!
__________________
Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD |
Bookmarks |
|
|