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xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 11:34 AM

I bought couple trucks for $1500, both run & drive but im making 1 truck out of the two. both have the 350/350 combo. but the cab & Interior in the orange truck is awesome. the purple cab is shot, not to mention the front/drivers fender was smashed.

1968 GMC SWB & 1971 LWB

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 11:35 AM

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 11:37 AM

The cab on the orange truck is ready to come off. hopefully by tomorrow ill have the orange cab sitting on the swb frame.

CHEVYE · 07-13-2005, 11:39 AM

$1500 for both and they're drivers, you got one heck of a deal.

that purple cab really was shot ha!

keep pics of the progress coming.

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 11:53 AM

I plan on swapping the swb to 5lug disc fronts & 5lug axle from the long bed. and when I do that im gonna put new ball joints in the control arms.

any suggestions on the fronts? will the spindles fit the stock drum control arms?

CHEVYE · 07-13-2005, 12:11 PM

what i did on mine was swap the whole front xmember, it was the easiest way. there were 6 bolts on each side of the frame, 3 were to the member and 3 were to the upper arm. then i had to pop the pitman arm off the steering box with a pickle fork, remove the brake lines, and that was about it as far as i can remember.
EDIT you have to remove the steering arm rod <-- i guess that's what it's called

from the pass side frame, it has 2 bolts. it is really an easy swap though.

A.P. · 07-13-2005, 12:26 PM

What a great deal, two trucks. Keeps those pics coming.

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 12:30 PM

ok that does sound pretty easy. I might do that before I go replacing parts in the front ends. SO does the crossmember hold the coil springs & everything? just move it over and bolt it on?

CHEVYE · 07-13-2005, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by xtremer-pxl

ok that does sound pretty easy. I might do that before I go replacing parts in the front ends. SO does the crossmember hold the coil springs & everything? just move it over and bolt it on?

yeah, you can keep the wheels on and all. i just rolled mine right under the other frame. the wheels won't turn the same so it's a little tricky but that's about it.

CHEVYE · 07-13-2005, 01:05 PM

what are the L shaped brackets on the front of the frame for?

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CHEVYE

what are the L shaped brackets on the front of the frame for?

scrap iron once I cut them off..I have no idea why they are on there. something some one welded on over the years

panhandler62 · 07-13-2005, 01:52 PM

Your purple cab is actually rustier than mine... that's an acomplishment (of some sort) ...

Good score on the trucks! (Those brackets were probably for a plow or some other silly horse pucky.)

krue · 07-13-2005, 02:00 PM

Looks like you got a driver and a beater!

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by krue

Looks like you got a driver and a beater!

I thought about putting the long bed together, but as it looks now, im gonna part it out

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 02:18 PM

now im not so sure that the short bed is a 350engine. I wrote down the casting number last night and it doesn't exist. so I need to check it again. the number I wrote down ended w/ a "44" and that could either be a 283 or a 327. I guess Ill have to get out a wire brush and clean it up a bit. (guy I bought it from said it was a 350)

CHEVYE · 07-13-2005, 02:54 PM

283's and 327's are good engines. if it runs good keep it in there. i'd take one of them just as fast as a 350.

xtremer-pxl · 07-13-2005, 03:12 PM

no worries..

just when it blows/gets weak/smokes, im gonna put the 350 thats on my engine stand in it.

dubie · 07-13-2005, 04:05 PM

Another MUTT eh? not sure if there's enough room for another one on this forum

1STtimePRo'71 · 07-13-2005, 06:57 PM

What a deal. Do they both have titles?

powell72 · 07-13-2005, 07:15 PM

Looks like you will have a fun truck when finished. Keep us posted.

xtremer-pxl · 07-14-2005, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1STtimePRo'71

What a deal. Do they both have titles?

yes I do have both titles

I have the short bed put together, it just needs the electrical put back together. I didn't take any pics cuz I didn't get it out of the garage, but tonight it should be running. :crossfingers:

86swb · 07-14-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by powell72

Looks like you will have a fun truck when finished. Keep us posted.

Would like to see the working progress. I have my '70 Burb, but miss my '70 Short Bed. Gave it to my Son in Law. Something for him and my Grandson to work on when the Grandson gets older.

xtremer-pxl · 07-18-2005, 08:37 AM

Now I just have a bunch more work to do! LOL

CHEVYE · 07-18-2005, 10:57 AM

dang bro, you're making pretty fast work. it's starting to come together

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powell72 · 07-18-2005, 09:23 PM

Slow down, your making some of us look bad!

07-13-2005, 11:34 AM	#1
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	New Project 71 SWB I bought couple trucks for $1500, both run & drive but im making 1 truck out of the two. both have the 350/350 combo. but the cab & Interior in the orange truck is awesome. the purple cab is shot, not to mention the front/drivers fender was smashed. 1968 GMC SWB & 1971 LWB __________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member Last edited by xtremer-pxl; 07-13-2005 at 11:41 AM.

07-13-2005, 11:35 AM	#2
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	__________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member

07-13-2005, 11:37 AM	#3
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	The cab on the orange truck is ready to come off. hopefully by tomorrow ill have the orange cab sitting on the swb frame. __________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member

07-13-2005, 11:39 AM	#4
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	$1500 for both and they're drivers, you got one heck of a deal. that purple cab really was shot ha! keep pics of the progress coming. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback Last edited by CHEVYE; 07-13-2005 at 11:41 AM.

07-13-2005, 11:53 AM	#5
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	I plan on swapping the swb to 5lug disc fronts & 5lug axle from the long bed. and when I do that im gonna put new ball joints in the control arms. any suggestions on the fronts? will the spindles fit the stock drum control arms? __________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member

07-13-2005, 12:11 PM	#6
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	what i did on mine was swap the whole front xmember, it was the easiest way. there were 6 bolts on each side of the frame, 3 were to the member and 3 were to the upper arm. then i had to pop the pitman arm off the steering box with a pickle fork, remove the brake lines, and that was about it as far as i can remember. EDIT you have to remove the steering arm rod <-- i guess that's what it's called from the pass side frame, it has 2 bolts. it is really an easy swap though. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback Last edited by CHEVYE; 07-13-2005 at 12:18 PM.

07-13-2005, 12:26 PM	#7
A.P. Black 72 Chevy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 662	What a great deal, two trucks. Keeps those pics coming.

07-13-2005, 12:30 PM	#8
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	ok that does sound pretty easy. I might do that before I go replacing parts in the front ends. SO does the crossmember hold the coil springs & everything? just move it over and bolt it on? __________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member

07-13-2005, 01:05 PM	#10
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	what are the L shaped brackets on the front of the frame for? __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

07-13-2005, 01:52 PM	#12
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,764	Your purple cab is actually rustier than mine... that's an acomplishment (of some sort) ... Good score on the trucks! (Those brackets were probably for a plow or some other silly horse pucky.) __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

07-13-2005, 02:00 PM	#13
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks like you got a driver and a beater! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-13-2005, 02:18 PM	#15
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	now im not so sure that the short bed is a 350engine. I wrote down the casting number last night and it doesn't exist. so I need to check it again. the number I wrote down ended w/ a "44" and that could either be a 283 or a 327. I guess Ill have to get out a wire brush and clean it up a bit. (guy I bought it from said it was a 350) __________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member

07-13-2005, 02:54 PM	#16
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	283's and 327's are good engines. if it runs good keep it in there. i'd take one of them just as fast as a 350. __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

07-13-2005, 03:12 PM	#17
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	no worries.. just when it blows/gets weak/smokes, im gonna put the 350 thats on my engine stand in it. __________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member

07-13-2005, 04:05 PM	#18
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	Another MUTT eh? not sure if there's enough room for another one on this forum __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795



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07-13-2005, 06:57 PM	#19
1STtimePRo'71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake Crystal, MN Posts: 656	What a deal. Do they both have titles? __________________ -Cory 1967 2 Wheel Chevy

07-13-2005, 07:15 PM	#20
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Looks like you will have a fun truck when finished. Keep us posted. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

07-18-2005, 08:37 AM	#23
xtremer-pxl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Arkansas City, Kansas Posts: 44	Now I just have a bunch more work to do! LOL __________________ WANTED 2dr 4x4 fullsize blazer, yukon, tahoe South Central Kansas Member

07-18-2005, 10:57 AM	#24
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	dang bro, you're making pretty fast work. it's starting to come together . __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

07-18-2005, 09:23 PM	#25
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