Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 08:40 PM

The picture in my avatar is an '87 I had a few years back. I bought it from the original owner with 62K original miles and it was like new. I did a 4.5/5.5 static drop and drove it. One day I made the mistake of selling it. Ever since I've wished I had it back.

Fast forward to about a year ago. I was looking on craigslist and she jumped right out at me. The story was the guy I talked to bought the truck new in Texas and drove it for several years. His dad liked the truck. He sold it to his dad here in North Carolina back in the mid 90's. His dad had recently passed and he was helping him mom settle his estate. They decided not to keep the truck. Lucky me!

After a few minutes of haggling she was on the road headed to my house!

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 08:41 PM

Meant to put this under projects and builds. Moderator, please move this. Thanks!

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 08:43 PM

I didn't waste any time buying her new shoes. They are Boss 338 with Nitto 555's.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 08:45 PM

Next was the chore of getting her attitude right. First picture is of rear flip done. Second is with the new spindles and springs done in the front, along with the suspension rebuilt. New steering components also.

**lolife99** · 02-28-2013, 08:53 PM

Looks great!

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 08:57 PM

Next on the docket was new power. I decided on a late modle LS series engine with 4l60e trans. Found an all aluminum L33 and trans on Ebay. The seller had a lot of good feedback. I put the purchase and it was on it's way. Got here, started pulling it apart for clean up and something told me I needed to try to spin it over. Hooked up a hot battery and remote start switch........ BANG 1/4 of a turn and locked up tight as a drum. Started pulling plugs out. You'll see below what I found - RUST and water! They came and picked up the engine and provided a full refund. I was BUMMED!

naphtali5725 · 02-28-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4

Next was the chore of getting her attitude right. First picture is of rear flip done. Second is with the new spindles and springs done in the front, along with the suspension rebuilt. New steering components also.

Nice truck! What inch drop is that in front? Anything other than the flip done in the back?

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:03 PM

So I decided to do something I was a little more comfortable with. So started the Stealth Ram injected 383. It started with a late model 4 bolt main block. Bought a nice balanced rotating assembly and LT4 hot cam. Next came a set of Bowtie vortec heads. Then I got a stealth ram and did quite a bit of porting to it, and a BBK throttle body. New 30lb injectors should work nicely.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:05 PM

Got the motor together and it was time to get it in the truck. I used a L98 camaro serpentine setup.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:08 PM

Next I had to supply fuel. I installed a blazer tank in the rear with internal pump.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:11 PM

Got it running, and then it was time to get ready for paint.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:13 PM

I debated long and hard about a color change. I just couldn't do it. Had to be white. Finally back from paint 3 months later! Had to see what she looked like with the wheels back on.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:15 PM

Got the grill, front markers, wheel molding, and cab molding back on. As she sits tonight.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by naphtali5725

Nice truck! What inch drop is that in front? Anything other than the flip done in the back?

Thanks. Yes just the flip in the back and 2.5 spindles with 2 inch springs in the front.

68Timber · 02-28-2013, 09:36 PM

Glad to see you're still building cool squares.

cochino12 · 02-28-2013, 09:38 PM

Nice truck!! any pictures of what you did the the gas filler?

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BRUISER

Glad to see you're still building cool squares.

You know me....I can't be without one for long. Found a '78 SWB with factory 454 and loaded out. Trying hard to talk myself in to buying it. If this one was done it would already be home!

naphtali5725 · 02-28-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Chevy4x4

Thanks. Yes just the flip in the back and 2.5 spindles with 2 inch springs in the front.

what brand springs/spindles did you go with?

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 02-28-2013, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Nice truck!! any pictures of what you did the the gas filler?

I'll get you a picture of it tomorrow.

**LEEVON** · 02-28-2013, 10:16 PM

I like the cut of yer' jib! This is my current DD. I used a picture of your old truck, lowered to photoshop some wheels.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 03-03-2013, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by naphtali5725

what brand springs/spindles did you go with?

They are McGaughy's (spelling?).

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 03-03-2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by cochino12

Nice truck!! any pictures of what you did the the gas filler?

I bought an aluminum fuel filler door from Jegs. I cut the hole and brought the lower ribs up to meet the high ones for a level surface. I had to trim one of the lower cross braces to clear the sending unit in the tank. Other than that it was all pretty easy. Here are a couple of pics.

Mr.Chevy4x4 · 03-03-2013, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

I like the cut of yer' jib! This is my current DD. I used a picture of your old truck, lowered to photoshop some wheels.

Thanks. Your truck looks really clean! I like it!

Zane M · 03-03-2013, 11:05 AM

Beautiful truck!

Project Nico · 03-03-2013, 11:50 AM

Cool looking project...keep the pictures coming!

02-28-2013, 08:40 PM	#1
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build The picture in my avatar is an '87 I had a few years back. I bought it from the original owner with 62K original miles and it was like new. I did a 4.5/5.5 static drop and drove it. One day I made the mistake of selling it. Ever since I've wished I had it back. Fast forward to about a year ago. I was looking on craigslist and she jumped right out at me. The story was the guy I talked to bought the truck new in Texas and drove it for several years. His dad liked the truck. He sold it to his dad here in North Carolina back in the mid 90's. His dad had recently passed and he was helping him mom settle his estate. They decided not to keep the truck. Lucky me! After a few minutes of haggling she was on the road headed to my house! Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 08:41 PM	#2
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Meant to put this under projects and builds. Moderator, please move this. Thanks! __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 08:43 PM	#3
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build I didn't waste any time buying her new shoes. They are Boss 338 with Nitto 555's. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 08:45 PM	#4
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Next was the chore of getting her attitude right. First picture is of rear flip done. Second is with the new spindles and springs done in the front, along with the suspension rebuilt. New steering components also. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 08:53 PM	#5
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Looks great! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

02-28-2013, 08:57 PM	#6
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Next on the docket was new power. I decided on a late modle LS series engine with 4l60e trans. Found an all aluminum L33 and trans on Ebay. The seller had a lot of good feedback. I put the purchase and it was on it's way. Got here, started pulling it apart for clean up and something told me I needed to try to spin it over. Hooked up a hot battery and remote start switch........ BANG 1/4 of a turn and locked up tight as a drum. Started pulling plugs out. You'll see below what I found - RUST and water! They came and picked up the engine and provided a full refund. I was BUMMED! Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 09:03 PM	#8
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build So I decided to do something I was a little more comfortable with. So started the Stealth Ram injected 383. It started with a late model 4 bolt main block. Bought a nice balanced rotating assembly and LT4 hot cam. Next came a set of Bowtie vortec heads. Then I got a stealth ram and did quite a bit of porting to it, and a BBK throttle body. New 30lb injectors should work nicely. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 09:05 PM	#9
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Got the motor together and it was time to get it in the truck. I used a L98 camaro serpentine setup. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 09:08 PM	#10
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Next I had to supply fuel. I installed a blazer tank in the rear with internal pump. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 09:11 PM	#11
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Got it running, and then it was time to get ready for paint. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 09:13 PM	#12
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build I debated long and hard about a color change. I just couldn't do it. Had to be white. Finally back from paint 3 months later! Had to see what she looked like with the wheels back on. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 09:15 PM	#13
Mr.Chevy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sims, NC Posts: 531	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Got the grill, front markers, wheel molding, and cab molding back on. As she sits tonight. Attached Images __________________ All things Chevy truck: 1986 SWB "Jolene" boosted 5.3/4l80e project

02-28-2013, 09:36 PM	#15
68Timber I know the pieces fit Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MONTGOMERY, AL Posts: 5,523	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Glad to see you're still building cool squares. __________________ John 79 2wd Blazer (Bruiser) 85 M1009 Blazer (Sarge) build 74 Honda Z50 build

02-28-2013, 09:38 PM	#16
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Nice truck!! any pictures of what you did the the gas filler? __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

02-28-2013, 10:16 PM	#20
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build I like the cut of yer' jib! This is my current DD. I used a picture of your old truck, lowered to photoshop some wheels. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids



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03-03-2013, 11:05 AM	#24
Zane M Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 706	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Beautiful truck!

03-03-2013, 11:50 AM	#25
Project Nico Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bell Gardens, CA Posts: 114	Re: Project Whitey II - the "I wish I'd never sold it" build Cool looking project...keep the pictures coming!

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