Got two big accomplishments done

[Peanut74]

Well I finally got some major miles stones done.
1) I now have a rolling chassis!!
2) I came up with a name for my truck "Snowball"
The reason is it started out as take the sheet metal off for painting.
But Resulting in:
-Finding out the frame was tweeked. So I replaced the '67 with a '71
-Converting it to a SWB
-Relocating the gas tank to the rear
-Converting the rear axle to five lug
-Converting the rear to disc brake
-Adding front and rear anti-sway bars
-Blasting the frame and painting it
-Replacing all the suspension components

So as you can see the name fits. Now I just need to get the passenger door cleaned up. The bottom inside corners are rotted out, had at least three different mirrors on it and it took a hit in it. After dealing with repro parts I'd rather put the time in fixing the door than fighting with a repro parts.

[Sheepdip]

Originally Posted by Peanut74

Well I finally got some major miles stones done.
1) I now have a rolling chassis!!
2) I came up with a name for my truck "Snowball"
The reason is it started out as take the sheet metal off for painting.
But Resulting in:
-Finding out the frame was tweeked. So I replaced the '67 with a '71
-Converting it to a SWB
-Relocating the gas tank to the rear
-Converting the rear axle to five lug
-Converting the rear to disc brake
-Adding front and rear anti-sway bars
-Blasting the frame and painting it
-Replacing all the suspension components

So as you can see the name fits. Now I just need to get the passenger door cleaned up. The bottom inside corners are rotted out, had at least three different mirrors on it and it took a hit in it. After dealing with repro parts I'd rather put the time in fixing the door than fighting with a repro parts.

[Peanut74]

Ok Sheepdip here are some pics of my project.

[Stocker]

"Snowball" would be a fitting name for a lot of these trucks, including mine.

Looks like your project is off to a great start!

[68Gold/white]

Cool!!! Can't wait to see pictures!!!

My 67 frame is getting replace with a 72. All the pieces are there, but in poor condition, so I already have the 5 lug stuff, Thank You, Lord!!!

Mine will have a rear gas tank, before it gets on street, again!!!

I prefer long beds, so I won't be copying, you, there!!!

I already have a new sway bar, and all the suspension parts...

[Sheepdip]

Originally Posted by Peanut74

Ok Sheepdip here are some pics of my project.

Nothing like taking one all the way down and bringing it back in a much better way than it was! Thanks for the pic's and keep us posted.

Looks Great!

[Peanut74]

Will do Sheepdip. One thing I forgot to mention is I also relocated the battery box to the passenger frame rail behind the cab. Didn.t cost me anything as I modified the factory one to work.

[Peanut74]

Today is a another BIG day. Patched and welded up the last to the rust holes. Think I'll have a beer tonight root beer that is. Real beer makes me do stupid things.

[custom10nut]

Perfect Name!
Where did you get the rear sway bar, and does it make much difference?
Years ago I put the one on the front, and it was a huge improvement

[BigBird05]

Nice touch with the fuel line routing.

[Peanut74]

Thanks guys. This project has really started to roll along now that all the rust work is done. I even did a spray out of my exterior paint, Pantone 331. Its on the order of seafoam green but a shade or two lighter. Interior will be distressed saddle and the glass is grey tinted.

As for the rear sway bar its from Classic Car Products. Its 1-1/8" in diameter and the part number is CCP7401 (Summit Racing. As for how well it helps handling that answer will be in six months to a year from now.