HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build - Page 5 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 09-02-2009, 11:31 PM

That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!!

gcburdic · 09-03-2009, 09:13 AM

ooohhhh...ahhhh...that's lookin realy purty!!!

Mordachai · 09-03-2009, 10:07 AM

wow, it looks awesome! I haven't followed your build for a while, and man, what a killer ride.

I'm interested in how filling your tank goes, cause I put my filler in the same spot years and years ago. Without the vent line, it was a trickle fill! lol, but after I put the vent in, it filled much faster. I used 1 3/4" marine filler hose, don't know what size you used... Also, watch the pump,ime the auto shut off won't shut off until the tank is about to overflow and does overflow. your fill opening is about 3" or so higher than mine though, maybe it's just enough you won't get gas all over the place...

bed looks just great though, hell the whole truck does

**LEEVON** · 09-03-2009, 10:20 AM

Holy shiny bed batman! That settles it, next time around my truck's getting a wood bed.

glock35ipsc · 09-03-2009, 10:47 AM

Wow Wynne, it's looking sweet!

HuggerCST · 09-03-2009, 01:44 PM

Thanks for the comments! I think the wood turned out great. I experimented with several stains until I found one that I liked. This one has a slight orange tint, which looks nice with the orange paint.

Mordachai- I think that I used 1.5" because things were pretty tight in there. After it makes the turn, it expands to 2" into the tank. I added a vent line from the filler to the tank, and a vent on top of the tank, so I'm hoping that I don't have any problems, but we'll see.

72 SUPER10 · 09-08-2009, 07:43 PM

LOOKS VERY NICE,GOOD WORK,, VINCE

HuggerCST · 09-10-2009, 11:28 PM

A little more progress. Almost done with the interior...for now. I love the buckets/console, but hate that my two boys can't ride, so I'm considering taking the center seat from a set of buddy buckets, fabbing some brackets, having it upholstered to match, and bolting it in. I can always swap them in & out if I do it right. Hopefully I can find material to do it and make it look like it belongs.

VA72C10 · 09-10-2009, 11:41 PM

Looks great!

glock35ipsc · 09-11-2009, 12:13 AM

Looks awesome Wynne.

nuke1 · 09-11-2009, 11:44 AM

Holycrap batman, that is looking absolutely amazing! i am also curious on dfilling it with fuel, but i still love the mod, definetly nice and she sure is looking shiney! i agree on the center seat, you gotta have the kids with you for rides, or it just will not be the same, that is the reasson i have a bench in mine now, for the wife and kid, they have to enjoy also.

killer71 · 09-11-2009, 08:28 PM

I love it!!!
when ya gonna take me ridin?

HuggerCST · 09-12-2009, 12:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

I love it!!!
when ya gonna take me ridin?

Just as soon as I can take ME ridin'!

I'm trying to get it done in the next 3 weeks!

gcburdic · 09-12-2009, 08:49 AM

Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO!

HuggerCST · 09-12-2009, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO!

If you could see it now you'd probably say "No way"! No front sheetmetal on it, no bed on it, no exhaust, and I'm working on repainting a couple of spots, so I have a LOT to do, but I'm still going to try.

HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 09:57 AM

I'm getting closer. The exhaust is done for now. I made my own using flowmasters and it sounds great, but I dumped it in front of the rearend for now, just to save time. I'll go back and add some tailpipes later. I got the bed, bumper and tailgate back on too, so I'm pretty much done with it from the cab back. Now I just have to assemble the front sheetmetal and finish a few details. I hope to have it driveable next week.

glock35ipsc · 09-24-2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I hope to have it driveable next week.

It looks awesome!!

VA72C10 · 09-24-2009, 10:17 AM

Very cool....looks great! I'm sure you're excited to drive it.

**Hart_Rod** · 09-24-2009, 10:19 AM

Sweet!!!!

gcburdic · 09-24-2009, 01:21 PM

These qoutes were on 9/12/09:

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

Just as soon as I can take ME ridin'!

I'm trying to get it done in the next 3 weeks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO!

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

If you could see it now you'd probably say "No way"! No front sheetmetal on it, no bed on it, no exhaust, and I'm working on repainting a couple of spots, so I have a LOT to do, but I'm still going to try.

This qoute is from today 9/24/09

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I hope to have it driveable next week.

SO....by my calculations Wynne, you have exactly 10 days to meet YOUR deadline.....Go Wynne GO!!!

HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 01:37 PM

Thanks guys. Yes I'm getting pretty excited. While working on getting insurance for it the other day I looked at the date on the title and I actually bought it in June of '99, and took it apart not long after that, so after 10 years of saving, collecting parts, and working on this thing, it's about time!

mplex2000 · 09-24-2009, 01:43 PM

I need to know how to remain patient. You guys are incredible. I get so irritated after a while, man I just want mine drivable!

HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 01:48 PM

I will say one thing, this board, and the people here helped a LOT along the way with keeping me motivated, helping me find parts, and improving the quality of my work.

nsuengineer06 · 09-24-2009, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuggerCST

I will say one thing, this board, and the people here helped a LOT along the way with keeping me motivated, helping me find parts, and improving the quality of my work.

To me, YOU are one of those ^^ guys.. I appreciate your help so far and I'm sure I'll be calling on you again soon.. lol It's looking good and I better get to see it Oct. 3 in Natchitoches! So get back to work and....

HuggerCST · 09-24-2009, 04:53 PM

Thanks guys!

09-02-2009, 11:31 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build That is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-03-2009, 09:13 AM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build ooohhhh...ahhhh...that's lookin realy purty!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-03-2009, 10:07 AM	#3
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build wow, it looks awesome! I haven't followed your build for a while, and man, what a killer ride. I'm interested in how filling your tank goes, cause I put my filler in the same spot years and years ago. Without the vent line, it was a trickle fill! lol, but after I put the vent in, it filled much faster. I used 1 3/4" marine filler hose, don't know what size you used... Also, watch the pump,ime the auto shut off won't shut off until the tank is about to overflow and does overflow. your fill opening is about 3" or so higher than mine though, maybe it's just enough you won't get gas all over the place... bed looks just great though, hell the whole truck does __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

09-03-2009, 10:20 AM	#4
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Holy shiny bed batman! That settles it, next time around my truck's getting a wood bed. __________________ '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

09-03-2009, 10:47 AM	#5
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Wow Wynne, it's looking sweet! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-03-2009, 01:44 PM	#6
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks for the comments! I think the wood turned out great. I experimented with several stains until I found one that I liked. This one has a slight orange tint, which looks nice with the orange paint. Mordachai- I think that I used 1.5" because things were pretty tight in there. After it makes the turn, it expands to 2" into the tank. I added a vent line from the filler to the tank, and a vent on top of the tank, so I'm hoping that I don't have any problems, but we'll see. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-08-2009, 07:43 PM	#7
72 SUPER10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LUCEDALE MS. Posts: 157	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build LOOKS VERY NICE,GOOD WORK,, VINCE __________________ http://i648.photobucket.com/albums/u...Picture008.jpg

09-10-2009, 11:28 PM	#8
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build A little more progress. Almost done with the interior...for now. I love the buckets/console, but hate that my two boys can't ride, so I'm considering taking the center seat from a set of buddy buckets, fabbing some brackets, having it upholstered to match, and bolting it in. I can always swap them in & out if I do it right. Hopefully I can find material to do it and make it look like it belongs. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 09-10-2009 at 11:30 PM.

09-10-2009, 11:41 PM	#9
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looks great! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

09-11-2009, 12:13 AM	#10
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Looks awesome Wynne. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

09-11-2009, 11:44 AM	#11
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Holycrap batman, that is looking absolutely amazing! i am also curious on dfilling it with fuel, but i still love the mod, definetly nice and she sure is looking shiney! i agree on the center seat, you gotta have the kids with you for rides, or it just will not be the same, that is the reasson i have a bench in mine now, for the wife and kid, they have to enjoy also. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

09-11-2009, 08:28 PM	#12
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I love it!!! when ya gonna take me ridin? __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

09-12-2009, 08:49 AM	#14
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Ha....we got it in writing...Wynne...you have 3 weeks...GO! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

09-24-2009, 09:57 AM	#16
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I'm getting closer. The exhaust is done for now. I made my own using flowmasters and it sounds great, but I dumped it in front of the rearend for now, just to save time. I'll go back and add some tailpipes later. I got the bed, bumper and tailgate back on too, so I'm pretty much done with it from the cab back. Now I just have to assemble the front sheetmetal and finish a few details. I hope to have it driveable next week. Attached Images __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-24-2009, 10:17 AM	#18
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Very cool....looks great! I'm sure you're excited to drive it. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-24-2009, 10:19 AM	#19
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,848	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Sweet!!!! __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-24-2009, 01:37 PM	#21
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks guys. Yes I'm getting pretty excited. While working on getting insurance for it the other day I looked at the date on the title and I actually bought it in June of '99, and took it apart not long after that, so after 10 years of saving, collecting parts, and working on this thing, it's about time! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com Last edited by HuggerCST; 09-24-2009 at 01:38 PM.

09-24-2009, 01:43 PM	#22
mplex2000 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 463	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I need to know how to remain patient. You guys are incredible. I get so irritated after a while, man I just want mine drivable!

09-24-2009, 01:48 PM	#23
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build I will say one thing, this board, and the people here helped a LOT along the way with keeping me motivated, helping me find parts, and improving the quality of my work. __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

09-24-2009, 04:53 PM	#25
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: HuggerCST's '70 SWB CST build Thanks guys! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.