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*Dylan · 05-09-2010, 11:35 PM

Truck is looking great! Was good meeting you this weekend, hope you had a safe drive back.

chevy71c10 · 05-10-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by *Dylan

Truck is looking great! Was good meeting you this weekend, hope you had a safe drive back.

Thanks! It was nice meeting you as well. How was the camping? It was a nice park that seemed to have alot to offer. The return trip went well, good weather, no tickets. We had a great weekend meeting everyone. Hope to get together soon.

Justin

*Dylan · 05-11-2010, 01:26 AM

Camping was nice, they had a "night prowl" thing that night that a few of us went to. Drive back was long as hell though, had a pain keeping myself awake. Haha. We'll have to get together sometime and see if we can't get a few other Florida members to hang out as well.

chevy71c10 · 06-06-2010, 04:33 PM

Progress been a little slow lately. Was able to get the brake and steering components installed. Now on to getting a rear fuel tank and route brake and fuel lines.

Justin

68GMCCustom · 06-11-2010, 01:16 PM

Looks great. What rear disc system did you go with?

chevy71c10 · 06-18-2010, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Looks great. What rear disc system did you go with?

My truck came with fronts disks but no power booster so I just decided to purchase a kit that included everything (front/rear disks, master cylinder, booster, lines/hoses, drop spindles) and got the kit from Classic Performance Products (CPP).

Justin

67ss&99ss · 07-15-2010, 11:23 PM

what headers are you using?

chevy71c10 · 07-16-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ss&99ss

what headers are you using?

I'm using a set I purchased from this forum. They are very nice with quality construction, Just can't wait to get it to a point to fire it up. Link to the thread for the headers is below.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314836

Justin

TJSc20 · 07-16-2010, 11:43 PM

ive noticed that every 67-72 including my own have the exact same gt grant steering wheel lol.

swamp rat · 10-10-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy71c10

Progress been a little slow lately. Was able to get the brake and steering components installed. Now on to getting a rear fuel tank and route brake and fuel lines.

Justin

I read your post in the Boyds Alum tank thread and was wondering if you went ahead with the rear fill?? how did it work out? Thanks!

nds1968 · 10-10-2010, 01:22 PM

Did go with rear loaded calibers for E-brake?

chevy71c10 · 10-10-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat

I read your post in the Boyds Alum tank thread and was wondering if you went ahead with the rear fill?? how did it work out? Thanks!

No, Decided after listening to others to switch to the side fill option and I plan on locating a fuel door on the side of the bed like in late model vehicles. Below are pics from today on the setup of the tank.

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Originally Posted by nds1968

Did go with rear loaded calibers for E-brake?

Yes, the rear calipers are designed for E-brake. Don't plan on hooking it up at this time.

Thanks,
Justin

swamp rat · 10-10-2010, 11:34 PM

Thanks! I'm also planning to install a flip door at this time, bought one from a wrecked S-10 with about 6" of bed material around it so plenty of area to work with (or trim away).... Altho i have no body and fender skills, just a mig and experiance with thick steel.. I may try the marker light fill first but havent decided. I will be watching your progress.

oldblue1968chevy · 10-10-2010, 11:47 PM

nice work this far dude! Great attention to detail!

I *think* that ps box will rust if not painted, I THINK

chevy71c10 · 10-11-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

nice work this far dude! Great attention to detail!

I *think* that ps box will rust if not painted, I THINK

Thanks for the headsup, but I have painted it. I have purchased the kit of suspension paints from Eastwood and painted the springs, tierods, spindles, PS gearbox, rotors (w/high temp paint), etc... Again, thanks for looking closely. I know there are things may have overlooked.

Justin

ivanuf2 · 10-14-2010, 05:17 PM

Where did you end up buying the 2WD leaf bushings and bolts? I am also having a hard time finding them.

chevy71c10 · 10-14-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ivanuf2

Where did you end up buying the 2WD leaf bushings and bolts? I am also having a hard time finding them.

Hey ivanuf2,

The leaf bushings came installed in the springs and I re-used the two bushings that were in my shackles as they were in good shape. For the new U-bolts, I found this site: http://www.generalspringkc.com/

For the leaf spring bolts and torque nuts I ordered them from: http://www.boltdepot.com/

Hope it helps,
Justin

chevy71c10 · 11-04-2010, 01:01 AM

Build update for last couple of weeks.

1. Mounted the fuel tank
2. Ran fuel & rear brake lines
3. Engine delivered to machine shop.
4. Heads/intake/throttle body getting stage 2 port job

This weekend, I plan on starting some body work on the cab and learning how to work the mig welder I picked up a harbor freight. I have to replace the cab corners and few patch areas. Will get some pics up during the effort.

Justin

Rodk65 · 11-05-2010, 12:07 PM

Nice clean work. Make sure you post some pictures of your body work. I have a new welder and a stack of new panels waiting to be welded, but I'm scared I'm gonna make a mess. My cab is not very bad and I would hate to destroy it.

chevy71c10 · 02-15-2011, 12:24 AM

Well the build process has been in slow gear during the holidays. Have been working hard this week on the door disassembly (dang, the vent windows are a PITA to remove). Prepping to install the new inner door bottoms and door skins. Hope to get lots of body panels/mods done this spring. Pics to follow.

Thanks for looking,
Justin

RCbowtie69 · 02-15-2011, 09:12 PM

Hey from N.C. Just looking at your build & it seems that you are making some head way,keep pictures coming & progress,just have to ask if you eaten at Pineapple Willy's, it's been few years since i been there,just asking is it still there

chevy71c10 · 02-19-2011, 01:39 AM

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Hey from N.C. Just looking at your build & it seems that you are making some head way,keep pictures coming & progress,just have to ask if you eaten at Pineapple Willy's, it's been few years since i been there,just asking is it still there

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Hey RC, Thanks for checking out the thread. I'm about to post pics of the door skin removals with inner bottom panel an skin installation to follow.

Also, Pineapple Willy's is still there. Surrounded by large condos now, but still putting out the good ribs.

Thank,
Justin

chevy71c10 · 02-19-2011, 01:47 AM

Pictures of the doors with the trouble areas and of the window channel before and after sandblasting. I have blasted and treated the channels with the same products that was used on the frame.

chevy71c10 · 03-27-2011, 07:05 PM

Finally received short block from machine shop and heads, intake, and throttle body from porting. Hope to start the assembly REAL soon. Also, I have been doing body work on the doors. Progress kinda slow, learning to mig weld as I go.

Here are a few pics of the ported items. Port matched the intake to throttle body and heads. Stage 2 job on heads and smoothed the combustion chambers. I'll get more up shortly as the assembly and body work progresses.

Justin

RCbowtie69 · 03-28-2011, 08:29 PM

Hey from N.C. again,you've made some progress,love to see the doors when you start on them, are you going show how it's done,it would help people out there that wants try save there doors,like me,keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

05-09-2010, 11:35 PM	#26
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Truck is looking great! Was good meeting you this weekend, hope you had a safe drive back. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

05-11-2010, 01:26 AM	#28
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Camping was nice, they had a "night prowl" thing that night that a few of us went to. Drive back was long as hell though, had a pain keeping myself awake. Haha. We'll have to get together sometime and see if we can't get a few other Florida members to hang out as well. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

06-06-2010, 04:33 PM	#29
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Progress been a little slow lately. Was able to get the brake and steering components installed. Now on to getting a rear fuel tank and route brake and fuel lines. Justin Attached Images __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

06-11-2010, 01:16 PM	#30
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Looks great. What rear disc system did you go with? __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

07-15-2010, 11:23 PM	#32
67ss&99ss Andy Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 224	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB what headers are you using? __________________ 1967 Camaro SS 406\|522hp/514ft lbs\|M20 Muncie\|3.73s\|Posi 1969 CST/10 383\|Aisin AR5 5 speed 1972 K5 350\|Turbo 350 4x4 2005 Duramax 2500HD 4x4

07-16-2010, 11:43 PM	#34
TJSc20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hurley, Mo Posts: 39	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB ive noticed that every 67-72 including my own have the exact same gt grant steering wheel lol. Last edited by TJSc20; 07-31-2010 at 02:05 PM.

10-10-2010, 01:22 PM	#36
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Did go with rear loaded calibers for E-brake? __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

10-10-2010, 11:34 PM	#38
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Thanks! I'm also planning to install a flip door at this time, bought one from a wrecked S-10 with about 6" of bed material around it so plenty of area to work with (or trim away).... Altho i have no body and fender skills, just a mig and experiance with thick steel.. I may try the marker light fill first but havent decided. I will be watching your progress. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-10-2010, 11:47 PM	#39
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB nice work this far dude! Great attention to detail! I think that ps box will rust if not painted, I THINK __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

10-14-2010, 05:17 PM	#41
ivanuf2 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 84	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Where did you end up buying the 2WD leaf bushings and bolts? I am also having a hard time finding them.

11-04-2010, 01:01 AM	#43
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Build update for last couple of weeks. 1. Mounted the fuel tank 2. Ran fuel & rear brake lines 3. Engine delivered to machine shop. 4. Heads/intake/throttle body getting stage 2 port job This weekend, I plan on starting some body work on the cab and learning how to work the mig welder I picked up a harbor freight. I have to replace the cab corners and few patch areas. Will get some pics up during the effort. Justin __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

11-05-2010, 12:07 PM	#44
Rodk65 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Holmen, WI Posts: 212	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Nice clean work. Make sure you post some pictures of your body work. I have a new welder and a stack of new panels waiting to be welded, but I'm scared I'm gonna make a mess. My cab is not very bad and I would hate to destroy it. __________________ ROD 1969 K10 4x4 Short Fleet. Tuned Port Injection 350/700R4, Cruise, tilt and factory A/C. 1971 C20 Camper Special. 350/350. SOLD 2002 Chevy Tahoe LT

02-15-2011, 12:24 AM	#45
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Well the build process has been in slow gear during the holidays. Have been working hard this week on the door disassembly (dang, the vent windows are a PITA to remove). Prepping to install the new inner door bottoms and door skins. Hope to get lots of body panels/mods done this spring. Pics to follow. Thanks for looking, Justin __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

02-15-2011, 09:12 PM	#46
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Hey from N.C. Just looking at your build & it seems that you are making some head way,keep pictures coming & progress,just have to ask if you eaten at Pineapple Willy's, it's been few years since i been there,just asking is it still there Last edited by RCbowtie69; 03-28-2011 at 08:20 PM.

02-19-2011, 01:47 AM	#48
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Pictures of the doors with the trouble areas and of the window channel before and after sandblasting. I have blasted and treated the channels with the same products that was used on the frame. Attached Images __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904



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03-27-2011, 07:05 PM	#49
chevy71c10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Panama City Beach, FL Posts: 228	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Finally received short block from machine shop and heads, intake, and throttle body from porting. Hope to start the assembly REAL soon. Also, I have been doing body work on the doors. Progress kinda slow, learning to mig weld as I go. Here are a few pics of the ported items. Port matched the intake to throttle body and heads. Stage 2 job on heads and smoothed the combustion chambers. I'll get more up shortly as the assembly and body work progresses. Justin Attached Images __________________ Justin 71' C10 SWB 00' Dakota R/T 05' Z-71 Silverado 16' Z-71 Silverado Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=376904

03-28-2011, 08:29 PM	#50
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1st Project: 71 C10 SWB Hey from N.C. again,you've made some progress,love to see the doors when you start on them, are you going show how it's done,it would help people out there that wants try save there doors,like me,keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

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