![]() |
![]() |
#1 |
Mikey likes it!
![]() Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Belton, MO
Posts: 10
|
My 69 SWB build up!
I thought I would just go ahead and start one of these things up here. I'm pretty new to message boards so bare wit me on this one
![]() The last owner bought it for his son (16th b-day present and lucky kid!). After 2 years he blew the motor. Ran low on oil and broke a rod. Everything in the motor was blue...major heat! ![]() So far I got rid of the small block/4 speed combo and put in my 468 BBC/TH400 combo. I have installed silver Autometer sportcomp gauges in the factory dash. I bought a junk 72 donor and took the disc brake setup and installed on my truck...not fun by the way! I also swapped rear ends also. Went to a 5-lug setup. Right now everything is just sitting in the truck not bolted in...except the motor..it's all mounted up! Eventually I will tear the truck all the way down and do a frame up. For now, I just want to play with it ![]()
__________________
Mike 1969 Chevy SWB, 468 BBC, TH400, all MSD, Lowered 5"/6" Almost ready to go! ![]() Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post3249875 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Mikey likes it!
![]() Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Belton, MO
Posts: 10
|
Re: My 69 SWB build up!
Here is a pic of the motor. The motor and trans is the only thing bolted in. It's all just sittin in there for now.
__________________
Mike 1969 Chevy SWB, 468 BBC, TH400, all MSD, Lowered 5"/6" Almost ready to go! ![]() Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post3249875 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Mikey likes it!
![]() Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Belton, MO
Posts: 10
|
Re: My 69 SWB build up!
Here's a pic of the dash. Again it's just sitting there. I'm not done with it yet. Im going to cover it with the vinyl like the other stock dash and re-install the gauges. Still have to wire it...the fun part!
__________________
Mike 1969 Chevy SWB, 468 BBC, TH400, all MSD, Lowered 5"/6" Almost ready to go! ![]() Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post3249875 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
|
Re: My 69 SWB build up!
Nice looking '69! Looks like it will be a fun project in the future, but like you mentioned, drive it and enjoy it for now. Would love to see it driven up to the All Truck Nat's.
![]()
__________________
-Nate ![]() 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 04-10-2009 at 09:13 PM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|