1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

baclay9 · 03-10-2014, 01:58 PM

It is 40x40x14. Insulated w/ (2) 12x12 insulated doors on the front and an 8x8 on the rear. It will eventually have a 5x5 restroom with toilet and a shop sink in the corner. I already have a 9k lb 2 post car lift to install. Really excited to get it completed. Hoping to be working out of it in a couple of months.

SCOTI · 03-10-2014, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by baclay9

It is 40x40x14. Insulated w/ (2) 12x12 insulated doors on the front and an 8x8 on the rear. It will eventually have a 5x5 restroom with toilet and a shop sink in the corner. I already have a 9k lb 2 post car lift to install. Really excited to get it completed. Hoping to be working out of it in a couple of months.

Definite shop envy here.

gearheads78 · 03-11-2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Nice... What size?

Doesn't matter...they are never big enough.

SCOTI · 03-11-2014, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by gearheads78

Doesn't matter...they are never big enough.

This is true.
Somehow, we can always manage to fill up any space available.

baclay9 · 03-11-2014, 01:21 PM

Everyone I talked to when I was planning it said the same thing. I built as large as I had room for and could afford so it will have to do!!!

baclay9 · 05-04-2014, 11:03 PM

Been getting a little work done.

**lolife99** · 05-05-2014, 06:04 AM

Very nice!^^^

SCOTI · 05-05-2014, 08:50 AM

Cool.... I sure do love that thing.

Jonboy · 05-05-2014, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Cool.... I sure do love that thing.

Me too. Looks good, Brandon!

baclay9 · 06-05-2014, 10:24 PM

Before

After, thanks to a buddy

baclay9 · 06-05-2014, 10:34 PM

Progress

baclay9 · 06-05-2014, 10:40 PM

Low Elco · 06-09-2014, 12:53 PM

I like the lid!

54Caddy · 07-03-2014, 03:39 AM

any updates?

baclay9 · 07-03-2014, 07:33 AM

I am currently putting it back together. Powdercoat is done and frame is painted. I am having to have porterbuilt make me some small spacers for my trailing arm crossmember because it interferes with the floor of the cab on my truck for some reason. I am waiting on those to get finished and then I can button it up

54Caddy · 05-25-2015, 05:17 PM

Updates

baclay9 · 05-25-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Updates

Didn't realize it had been so long since I updated. Got the trailing arms on and just put the rear bags on schraders to get it on the road for the summer. Have been enjoying it a lot over the last few weeks.
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SCOTI · 05-25-2015, 07:24 PM

How's the ride w/the T/A's & bags vs the old set-up? I'm betting 100% better.....

baclay9 · 06-11-2015, 02:39 PM

Way better man. It was stupid ruff riding with the 8 leaf, leaf springs. Really have just been enjoying it. I put a factory radio in the dash just for looks. Interior looks complete now. In all reality it is pretty ruff body/paint wise but I always get thumbs up and compliments when I am out and about. If it wasnt for the rust issues I probably would never paint it. I really want to get the rust fixed though. Think I am just going to go back with a hugger orange with white top although I have considered painting the center white as well. Time will tell.

SCOTI · 06-11-2015, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by baclay9

Way better man. It was stupid ruff riding with the 8 leaf, leaf springs. Really have just been enjoying it. I put a factory radio in the dash just for looks. Interior looks complete now. In all reality it is pretty ruff body/paint wise but I always get thumbs up and compliments when I am out and about. If it wasnt for the rust issues I probably would never paint it. I really want to get the rust fixed though. Think I am just going to go back with a hugger orange with white top although I have considered painting the center white as well. Time will tell.

I knew the T/A set-up would be crazy better. It was a rough ride. That was the main thing I didn't like about that truck. My 68 was set-up very similar as far as drop but the ride was way better because of the T/A's & bags.

The only other thing was the rust as like you, I wanted to keep it patina. The factory color is 'Crimson Red' for the record.

SKT · 07-28-2016, 08:43 PM

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Any updates and/or fresh pics?

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PEDROSKI · 08-12-2016, 02:40 AM

Here you go SKT. I was parked next to Brandon at a show back in May.

baclay9 · 08-12-2016, 04:31 AM

Lots fixing to happen. I have a 6.0 block at the machine shop now receiving various goodies. Will eventually get done collecting parts for the swap and the LS will go in. Simultaneously I have been collecting parts to tub the rear. So far I have wheels, tires, 4-link (will be pulling the Trailing arms off), and coil overs. I am currently saving up funds for the rear axle and will get started on that project.

SKT · 08-12-2016, 06:17 AM

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Here you go SKT. I was parked next to Brandon at a show back in May.

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Awesome pic - both look great, thanks for sharing!

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Originally Posted by baclay9

Lots fixing to happen.

I have a 6.0...

I have been collecting parts to tub the rear...

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aggie91 · 08-12-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PEDROSKI

Here you go SKT. I was parked next to Brandon at a show back in May.

Sure like what has been done to Clifford.

Pedro, those wheels sure look good on that Blazer

03-10-2014, 01:58 PM	#126
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma It is 40x40x14. Insulated w/ (2) 12x12 insulated doors on the front and an 8x8 on the rear. It will eventually have a 5x5 restroom with toilet and a shop sink in the corner. I already have a 9k lb 2 post car lift to install. Really excited to get it completed. Hoping to be working out of it in a couple of months. __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

03-11-2014, 01:21 PM	#130
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Everyone I talked to when I was planning it said the same thing. I built as large as I had room for and could afford so it will have to do!!! __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

05-04-2014, 11:03 PM	#131
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Been getting a little work done. __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

05-05-2014, 06:04 AM	#132
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,683	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Very nice!^^^ __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

05-05-2014, 08:50 AM	#133
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Cool.... I sure do love that thing. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-05-2014, 10:24 PM	#135
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Before After, thanks to a buddy __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link Last edited by baclay9; 06-05-2014 at 10:33 PM.

06-05-2014, 10:34 PM	#136
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Progress __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link Last edited by baclay9; 06-05-2014 at 10:39 PM.

06-05-2014, 10:40 PM	#137
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

06-09-2014, 12:53 PM	#138
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma I like the lid! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

07-03-2014, 03:39 AM	#139
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma any updates? __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

07-03-2014, 07:33 AM	#140
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma I am currently putting it back together. Powdercoat is done and frame is painted. I am having to have porterbuilt make me some small spacers for my trailing arm crossmember because it interferes with the floor of the cab on my truck for some reason. I am waiting on those to get finished and then I can button it up __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

05-25-2015, 05:17 PM	#141
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,291	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Updates __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

05-25-2015, 07:24 PM	#143
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,915	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma How's the ride w/the T/A's & bags vs the old set-up? I'm betting 100% better..... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

06-11-2015, 02:39 PM	#144
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Way better man. It was stupid ruff riding with the 8 leaf, leaf springs. Really have just been enjoying it. I put a factory radio in the dash just for looks. Interior looks complete now. In all reality it is pretty ruff body/paint wise but I always get thumbs up and compliments when I am out and about. If it wasnt for the rust issues I probably would never paint it. I really want to get the rust fixed though. Think I am just going to go back with a hugger orange with white top although I have considered painting the center white as well. Time will tell. __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

07-28-2016, 08:43 PM	#146
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08-12-2016, 02:40 AM	#147
PEDROSKI Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas tx Posts: 138	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Here you go SKT. I was parked next to Brandon at a show back in May.

08-12-2016, 04:31 AM	#148
baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: 1974 SWB "Clifford" goes to Oklahoma Lots fixing to happen. I have a 6.0 block at the machine shop now receiving various goodies. Will eventually get done collecting parts for the swap and the LS will go in. Simultaneously I have been collecting parts to tub the rear. So far I have wheels, tires, 4-link (will be pulling the Trailing arms off), and coil overs. I am currently saving up funds for the rear axle and will get started on that project. __________________ If you live in Oklahoma click this link

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