one of a kind 70'
Truck Info
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Year: 1970
Suspension type: Rear leaf-Front coil
Front Brakes: Drum
Modifications: none as of yet
Rear Brakes: Drum
Steering: Power
Front differential type / Gears:
Rear differential type / Gears: 3:73 posi-traction
Body
Color Scheme: Undecided
Body man: All work will be done by myself and my son.
Modifications: Planning on dropping it 2.5 in the front and 3.5 in the rear.
Paint Type: Polyurethane
Painter: paint will be done by Darryl Peek of Asheville, NC
Interior
Color: Undecided
Material: Cloth and Carpet
Upholsterer: I will do this myself if its not too complicated.
Wiring: Factory wiring with modifications done by me.
Modifications: Led dash and gauge lights.
Steering wheel/Column: Factory automatic.
Stereo/Speakers/Amps: Kenwood system complete with subs behind the seat and mids in the dash and in the kick panels.
Air Conditioning: n/a
Instrument Gauges: Digital
Engine
Cubic Inch: 350/500 hp
Manufacturer: Chevrolet
Camshaft: Competition
Cylinder heads: Factory 041
Valve Covers: Edelbrock
Intake Manifold: Wiend dual plane
Ignition System: HEI with 50,000 volt Accel Coil
Exhaust type: Flowtech headers with 3 inch pipe out the sides behind the tires with X-pipe and Flowmaster 40 Series mufflers.
Carburetor or Fuel Injection: Rochester 650 4v carb
Transmission
Automatic / Standard: Factory 3 speed as of now but will replace with 700r4.
Torque Converter: 3000 stall. Provider undecided.
Modifications: None yet.
Shifter type: Factory column.
Drive Shaft: Aluminum
Biography
What is your name? Bryan Burleson
Please share a few things about yourself. Well to start off with I have 3 children from a previous marriage and a step-son with my new wife. Married to the best woman in the world. I am a Heavy equipment operator. My first encounter with the 67-72 trucks came when I was about 2 yrs old and have had one in my life ever since. I am currently restoring my dads 70 4wd LWB which he has had for almost 35 yrs. I bought my sons the same day I bought mine. His is a 70 SWB and I have since sold my 69 SWB. The 70 SWB will be his Senior project/Graduation present. Most of my summers are spent at lake Keowee in Seneca SC.
How long have you owned your truck? 6yrs
What made you decide to buy this truck? I bought this truck because I have never seen a swb chevy of that era with leaf spring in the rear.
How do you store your truck, at home, garage, outside etc? Currently its outside (but just till summer when I can work on it). What do you enjoy about your truck the most? My son and I can work on it together and that means more to me than anything in this world!
Who or what was your biggest influence in building your truck? My passion for these trucks.
What has been the biggest obstacle you have faced in working on your project? As usual
MONEY! How did you/do you handle it? Just take it one step at a time.
What/who is your favorite/best part source? Just found a new source in Hickory NC. Daves Truck Parts 828-695-8144
What are some things have helped your project to be a success?
What is the history behind your truck? I am the third owner.
What do you use your truck for? (hauling, cruising, daily driver, shows, drag racing, work truck, mudding etc): Daily driver when completed
What is your favorite memory with your truck?
Whats your favorite modification done to truck and why?
If you had one thing to do over on your build, what would it be and why?
What are your future plans for your truck?
What words of advice do you have to people who are just starting out with their project? Be prepared for the worst and expect greatness.
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