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Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 01:46 AM

His guys,
This is my 67 LWB, that I am currently trying to get on the road (soon to be a daily work-horse)

I am on the tail end of installing a freshly rebuilt 350 & a good used 400 trans

So far the only customization is we have extensively modded a 84 Chevy tilt column to fit

The future holds air-ride suspension & a whole lot a other stuff I haven't thought of yet

Today I started to install a 98 Chevy rear bench seat (came out of my dads 98 4 door), so I thought I'd share pics (it's so nice having a seat that flips forward) One thing I don't like about it is that it's too tall IMO, but the stock one was about the same (some day I'll chop the mounts down)

The front holes lined up really close (just had to pry a little to get one of the bolts in), now I need to drill new rear holes & weld a nut to a big washer or piece of metal then weld that to the bottom of my cab that way it's like factory

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 01:51 AM

Today I also started building a new cross-member for the trans, so it won't be such a butt to run my exhaust

I built this one in hopes that I would have enough clearance, but may have to build one out of tubing so that I can bend it to have even more clearance

I used a piece of C-channel I had laying around & a little angle, all thats left is to drill holes & paint it

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-10-2007, 03:42 AM

the seat fits nice, and that cm will deffenitly be strong..haha

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 11:15 AM

Yeah, I tend to over build a little

**Palf70Step** · 03-10-2007, 11:21 AM

looks good. This seat are great for these trucks. Really slow build sounds like my truck project too. Nice work on that cross member!

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 11:32 AM

Yeah, I might could get some stuff done if I would just clean the shop

I'll prolly clean it a little today

It's a 35 X 60 and you couldn't even walk in it the other day till I cleaned it up some

Has anybody ran the Cherry Bomb Extreme mufflers ????????

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 11:36 AM

I also changed out my steering-wheel yesterday, just gotta get the horn working

Sorry for the crappy pic

dan42 · 03-10-2007, 11:47 AM

That '98 seat is about as good as it gets for those trucks - very comfortable and look nice, but a little hard to find.

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 11:54 AM

Lucky for me, my dad does construction and removed his rear seat so he could haul more tools

I was gonna put it in my 54 ford, but that project is on long term hold

It was really nasty from sitting outside in the 54, so it took awhile to clean

Here's my buddy Scott, we did our own "Simple Green" commercial

It's Clean !!!

We had already cleaned the back before I thought to get pics

but the pics don't really show how nasty it realy was

**70cst** · 03-10-2007, 01:50 PM

I see the seat but where are the pics of the Truck???
PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS
Then again maybe I don't know how to get the Truck pics off the puter?

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 03:10 PM

So Sorry !!!!!!!!!!!!!

The funny thing is, that for all the pics I have I only one pic of the whole truck

I'll try to get some more pics soon

Spray-Bomb · 03-10-2007, 03:54 PM

Here is a few more pics

MisterE72 · 04-17-2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Lucky for me, my dad does construction and removed his rear seat so he could haul more tools

I was gonna put it in my 54 ford, but that project is on long term hold

It was really nasty from sitting outside in the 54, so it took awhile to clean

Here's my buddy Scott, we did our own "Simple Green" commercial

It's Clean !!!

We had already cleaned the back before I thought to get pics

but the pics don't really show how nasty it realy was

Amazing what a little (or a lot) of simplegreen can do. I say you you send them a bill because those pics there are a good advertisement.

Wreckless_71 · 04-18-2007, 02:29 AM

The bombs should sound good behind that 350... I have a 350 with full length headers that bolt right onto dual glasspacks and chrome turndown tips. They're deffinitly loud! I think I'm gonna get some pipes bent to exit in front of the rear wheels...

Spray-Bomb · 04-18-2007, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterE72

Amazing what a little (or a lot) of simplegreen can do. I say you you send them a bill because those pics there are a good advertisement.

Yeah, for real & they could give a lifetime supply for payment

Now if I could just get free tires... Hmms

Spray-Bomb · 04-18-2007, 10:54 PM

Got some more done today

Got the upper rad hose on (still working on the lower)
And started on my electric fans

There will be two (and this one is just mocked up)

I forgot to measure, but do you think my fans are: too close, not close enough, or just fine ?

jay-dawg · 03-11-2007, 01:15 PM

yeah you did. It's called surveying and planning! lol. Nice!

Spray-Bomb · 03-11-2007, 11:44 PM

I didn't have much time at the shop today, but I'm almost ready to put in my X-member I built

I got the old one pulled out & the holes drilled in my new one, now I need to test fit it and drill the holes in the frame then paint it and put it in for good

I didn't have time to get pics, but should tomorrow

Spray-Bomb · 03-12-2007, 10:22 PM

Well here is an update

I didn't get out to the shop till late (again), but I did get some stuff done

I wanted to convert my truck to cable throttle instead of the old linkage stuff
At first I was just gonna buy one of Jegs throttle plate thingys (till I found out that they're $80 bucks

) so today I decided to make one

I took a sheet of steel sheet that I had lay'n around & took the throttle mount thingy from a 73 parts truck that has a BOP engine in it

Anywho you get the picture, So now I have to figure out how to convert it to swing-pedal

I have to get a new trans mount, then I can finish my custom X-member

Spray-Bomb · 03-12-2007, 10:23 PM

Spray-Bomb · 03-12-2007, 10:24 PM

Spray-Bomb · 03-12-2007, 10:24 PM

I didn't get to bolt it down because I need to trim one of the edges a little

Next project is to install the rear bumper, but first I have to relocate the big A gas tank

shootfirst · 06-02-2007, 02:09 AM

Nice job on the throttle cable bracket. I have a extra new return spring to replace that old rusty one I see on that beautiful looking motor, I would be more than happy to let you have and I'll even pay for the shipping. On a more serious note, your project is looking good and will be waiting to see the finished version. Keep on Truckin

Spray-Bomb · 03-14-2007, 06:41 PM

Well I didn't do anything today... again

But my buddy Scott was over & was dig'n through my glove-box (for no apparent reason

) & found this sweet air-cleaner nut

I guess I did do something after all, I talked myself out of buying a 98 DDD (Dodge Diesel Dually)

jay-dawg · 03-14-2007, 10:04 PM

Sweet!

03-10-2007, 01:46 AM	#1
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	"One really slow build" thread His guys, This is my 67 LWB, that I am currently trying to get on the road (soon to be a daily work-horse) I am on the tail end of installing a freshly rebuilt 350 & a good used 400 trans So far the only customization is we have extensively modded a 84 Chevy tilt column to fit The future holds air-ride suspension & a whole lot a other stuff I haven't thought of yet Today I started to install a 98 Chevy rear bench seat (came out of my dads 98 4 door), so I thought I'd share pics (it's so nice having a seat that flips forward) One thing I don't like about it is that it's too tall IMO, but the stock one was about the same (some day I'll chop the mounts down) The front holes lined up really close (just had to pry a little to get one of the bolts in), now I need to drill new rear holes & weld a nut to a big washer or piece of metal then weld that to the bottom of my cab that way it's like factory __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:26 PM.

03-10-2007, 01:51 AM	#2
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Today I also started building a new cross-member for the trans, so it won't be such a butt to run my exhaust I built this one in hopes that I would have enough clearance, but may have to build one out of tubing so that I can bend it to have even more clearance I used a piece of C-channel I had laying around & a little angle, all thats left is to drill holes & paint it __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:27 PM.

03-10-2007, 03:42 AM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: "One really slow build" thread the seat fits nice, and that cm will deffenitly be strong..haha __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-10-2007, 11:15 AM	#4
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Yeah, I tend to over build a little __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-10-2007, 11:21 AM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,701	Re: "One really slow build" thread looks good. This seat are great for these trucks. Really slow build sounds like my truck project too. Nice work on that cross member! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-10-2007, 11:32 AM	#6
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Yeah, I might could get some stuff done if I would just clean the shop I'll prolly clean it a little today It's a 35 X 60 and you couldn't even walk in it the other day till I cleaned it up some Has anybody ran the Cherry Bomb Extreme mufflers ???????? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-10-2007, 11:36 AM	#7
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread I also changed out my steering-wheel yesterday, just gotta get the horn working Sorry for the crappy pic __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:28 PM.

03-10-2007, 11:47 AM	#8
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: "One really slow build" thread That '98 seat is about as good as it gets for those trucks - very comfortable and look nice, but a little hard to find. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

03-10-2007, 11:54 AM	#9
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Lucky for me, my dad does construction and removed his rear seat so he could haul more tools I was gonna put it in my 54 ford, but that project is on long term hold It was really nasty from sitting outside in the 54, so it took awhile to clean Here's my buddy Scott, we did our own "Simple Green" commercial It's Clean !!! We had already cleaned the back before I thought to get pics but the pics don't really show how nasty it realy was __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:29 PM.

03-10-2007, 01:50 PM	#10
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,342	Re: "One really slow build" thread I see the seat but where are the pics of the Truck??? PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS Then again maybe I don't know how to get the Truck pics off the puter? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

03-10-2007, 03:10 PM	#11
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread So Sorry !!!!!!!!!!!!! The funny thing is, that for all the pics I have I only one pic of the whole truck I'll try to get some more pics soon __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:31 PM.

03-10-2007, 03:54 PM	#12
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Here is a few more pics __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:32 PM.

04-18-2007, 02:29 AM	#14
Wreckless_71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kelso, WA Posts: 363	Re: "One really slow build" thread The bombs should sound good behind that 350... I have a 350 with full length headers that bolt right onto dual glasspacks and chrome turndown tips. They're deffinitly loud! I think I'm gonna get some pipes bent to exit in front of the rear wheels... __________________ 1972 K10 4" lift, 35’s, 383 stroker, 700r4, current project. 1971 C10 3"/5" static drop, 355/350. "La Bamba.” The current daily driver.

04-18-2007, 10:54 PM	#16
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Got some more done today Got the upper rad hose on (still working on the lower) And started on my electric fans There will be two (and this one is just mocked up) I forgot to measure, but do you think my fans are: too close, not close enough, or just fine ? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-11-2007, 01:15 PM	#17
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: "One really slow build" thread yeah you did. It's called surveying and planning! lol. Nice! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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03-11-2007, 11:44 PM	#18
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread I didn't have much time at the shop today, but I'm almost ready to put in my X-member I built I got the old one pulled out & the holes drilled in my new one, now I need to test fit it and drill the holes in the frame then paint it and put it in for good I didn't have time to get pics, but should tomorrow __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:33 PM.

03-12-2007, 10:22 PM	#19
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well here is an update I didn't get out to the shop till late (again), but I did get some stuff done I wanted to convert my truck to cable throttle instead of the old linkage stuff At first I was just gonna buy one of Jegs throttle plate thingys (till I found out that they're $80 bucks ) so today I decided to make one I took a sheet of steel sheet that I had lay'n around & took the throttle mount thingy from a 73 parts truck that has a BOP engine in it Anywho you get the picture, So now I have to figure out how to convert it to swing-pedal I have to get a new trans mount, then I can finish my custom X-member __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:35 PM.

03-12-2007, 10:23 PM	#20
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:36 PM.

03-12-2007, 10:24 PM	#21
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:37 PM.

06-02-2007, 02:09 AM	#23
shootfirst Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Re: "One really slow build" thread Nice job on the throttle cable bracket. I have a extra new return spring to replace that old rusty one I see on that beautiful looking motor, I would be more than happy to let you have and I'll even pay for the shipping. On a more serious note, your project is looking good and will be waiting to see the finished version. Keep on Truckin

03-14-2007, 06:41 PM	#24
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: "One really slow build" thread Well I didn't do anything today... again But my buddy Scott was over & was dig'n through my glove-box (for no apparent reason ) & found this sweet air-cleaner nut I guess I did do something after all, I talked myself out of buying a 98 DDD (Dodge Diesel Dually) __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

03-14-2007, 10:04 PM	#25
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: "One really slow build" thread Sweet! __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

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