My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RonnieTheBull · 06-19-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84

WTH! LOL!! Ford 9inch, yes! lol. why the 8.8? did it already have the gears you wanted? thats weird. I could see if it were already loaded with 4.11 with posi and all it needed was shorter axles and tubes.. to each his own lol. still cool though. I wanna do the same for my 89

Yea I know....being a chevy man through and through it cuts me deep when I think about the ford rear...but you pretty much hit it...one of those things when it was around when I needed it and it worked...lotta fun though regardless...good luck with your build..keep us posted

RonnieTheBull · 07-18-2009, 09:01 PM

Some pics of progress

RonnieTheBull · 07-18-2009, 09:03 PM

..............

RonnieTheBull · 07-18-2009, 09:04 PM

slowly but surely....gettin there

RonnieTheBull · 07-18-2009, 09:06 PM

.......

menace121978 · 07-18-2009, 09:18 PM

bad @ss truck! i love the white cluster!

ndametz32 · 07-19-2009, 11:46 AM

Coming along nicely! I like that grill

shockermotorsports1 · 07-24-2009, 08:24 AM

Look sweet man.
Where did you get the cluster from?

JohnC · 07-24-2009, 08:27 AM

Truck looks amazing man!

RonnieTheBull · 07-24-2009, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shockermotorsports1

Look sweet man.
Where did you get the cluster from?

Picked the cluster up from a swap meet in Carlisle, Pa. purchased the wnite overlays off a guy on ebay, dis-assembled, painted them white and then applied the overlays over them...turned out pretty good...not perfect but ok...having a hellva time getting them wired correctly...if I dont get it soon Imma sell him and get aftermarket...realy like the look of the stockers though

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnC

Truck looks amazing man!

Thank you sir...been a long tuff haul getting it back together, lack of time and money put a damper on things quick...getting there slowly but surely...the kind words are greatly appreciated

WELD4DAYS · 07-24-2009, 04:40 PM

Square bodies look so tough from the front especially with a cowl induction hood! Nice truck.

RonnieTheBull · 07-24-2009, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WELD4DAYS

Square bodies look so tough from the front especially with a cowl induction hood! Nice truck.

cannot argue with that...imma bit biased though

lnwlfbsktbll · 08-22-2009, 01:07 AM

what kit did you use to shave the doors? all the different lb actuators start confusing me pretty quick but i'm wanting to shave my '87

RonnieTheBull · 08-22-2009, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lnwlfbsktbll

what kit did you use to shave the doors? all the different lb actuators start confusing me pretty quick but i'm wanting to shave my '87

I used a kit from Autoloc....I actually went with 100 pound solenids....I started with 35's but couldn't get them to open the latch all the way...everytime I would adjust the tension it would not open the latch completely....I'm no pro at this though by anymeans....I'm alomost sure that I heard of guys on here using 35's....may have been a defective unit...or just an error on my behalf.....good luck and keep us informed

LiveAnimals · 08-22-2009, 06:34 PM

lookin good, making some serious progress. These square bodies always look good in white.

RonnieTheBull · 08-22-2009, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveAnimals

lookin good, making some serious progress. These square bodies always look good in white.

I'd have to agree, white is a favorite of mine...thanks fo the kind words...checked out your slow build thread and it appears that you got quite the fleet goin..

...cant wait to see the updates

TheSunDanceKid · 09-14-2009, 02:27 AM

i used 40LB's on my neighbors 72 c10 i think total it was about 90bucks for both we didnt even need the spring loaders to pop the door out also got some push buttons from autozone and mounted on the frame rail just in case think they were about 8bucks a piece outside just filled with kitty hair bondo

kanuck · 09-19-2009, 02:24 PM

I was wondering if you had any pictures of your rear suspension?
Looks like you relocated your springs under the frame to make more tire room.

Hagen

silvereagle07 · 09-22-2009, 04:09 PM

Cool build man! That thing looks like a beast sitting in the garage.

flamingbig10 · 09-23-2009, 02:00 AM

looking good

JohnC · 09-23-2009, 11:21 AM

Come on man enough already is that bed on there yet?

STOCKISH · 09-23-2009, 11:26 AM

Lookin great man. Cant wait to see the bed back on it.

72BlckButy · 09-23-2009, 02:24 PM

Lookin' good!

RonnieTheBull · 06-29-2011, 09:53 AM

Been a while, was going thru some stuff, back at it now...switched the paint up a little, hope to have it done it the next month or so...pretty hectic schedule...all I have a cell phone pics but hey...its pics right
Posted via Mobile Device

07-18-2009, 09:01 PM	#27
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Some pics of progress Attached Images

07-18-2009, 09:03 PM	#28
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild .............. Attached Images

07-18-2009, 09:04 PM	#29
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild slowly but surely....gettin there

07-18-2009, 09:06 PM	#30
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild ....... Attached Images

07-18-2009, 09:18 PM	#31
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild bad @ss truck! i love the white cluster! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-19-2009, 11:46 AM	#32
ndametz32 Fire Truck Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 74	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Coming along nicely! I like that grill __________________ -Nick '83 Chevrolet Silverado Stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=349394

07-24-2009, 08:24 AM	#33
shockermotorsports1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kennedale, Tx Posts: 39	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Look sweet man. Where did you get the cluster from?

07-24-2009, 08:27 AM	#34
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Truck looks amazing man!

07-24-2009, 04:40 PM	#36
WELD4DAYS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 107	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Square bodies look so tough from the front especially with a cowl induction hood! Nice truck.

08-22-2009, 01:07 AM	#38
lnwlfbsktbll Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midwest city, OK Posts: 95	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild what kit did you use to shave the doors? all the different lb actuators start confusing me pretty quick but i'm wanting to shave my '87 __________________ '87 SWB GMC LY6/6L90E '70 JEEP CJ5... My new toy '06 Hyundai Accent... DD Build thread located at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...5708&posted=1#

08-22-2009, 06:34 PM	#40
LiveAnimals Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Antelope, CA Posts: 681	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild lookin good, making some serious progress. These square bodies always look good in white. __________________ Kameron YESTERDAY IS HISTORY - TOMORROW IS A MYSTERY I'm a Middle ClASS HOLE 07.5 Dodge 3500 CTD -- Daily 73 C10 Factory BB SWB 2WD

09-14-2009, 02:27 AM	#42
TheSunDanceKid Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: chandler, arizona Posts: 125	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild i used 40LB's on my neighbors 72 c10 i think total it was about 90bucks for both we didnt even need the spring loaders to pop the door out also got some push buttons from autozone and mounted on the frame rail just in case think they were about 8bucks a piece outside just filled with kitty hair bondo

09-19-2009, 02:24 PM	#43
kanuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: canada Posts: 166	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild I was wondering if you had any pictures of your rear suspension? Looks like you relocated your springs under the frame to make more tire room. Hagen __________________ '70 Malibu with 383 stroker/T350 '56 SWB Mercury pickup..under construction '67 Firebird Convertible...all done stock '70 LWB 350 on propane...beater '69 LWB 350/T400 body restored

09-22-2009, 04:09 PM	#44
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Cool build man! That thing looks like a beast sitting in the garage. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

09-23-2009, 02:00 AM	#45
flamingbig10 6.0 powered square Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mesquite texas Posts: 3,459	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild looking good __________________ Aaron 1980 c-10 short bed lowered, cammed 6.0, 4l80e 3600 stall, smp tune, wilwoods, and flames best time so far best et 7.86 @87 on motor 7.57 90 on a 75 shot Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283326



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

09-23-2009, 11:21 AM	#46
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Come on man enough already is that bed on there yet?

09-23-2009, 11:26 AM	#47
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Lookin great man. Cant wait to see the bed back on it. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

09-23-2009, 02:24 PM	#48
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Lookin' good! __________________ -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)

06-29-2011, 09:53 AM	#49
RonnieTheBull Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 84	Re: My '83 SWB tear down and rebuild Been a while, was going thru some stuff, back at it now...switched the paint up a little, hope to have it done it the next month or so...pretty hectic schedule...all I have a cell phone pics but hey...its pics right Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.