Dad's old '80 SWB...

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I thought I'd start a build thread so I could share my progress and stay motivated!

This 1980 SWB was purchased used by my Dad when I was in high school in about '84 or '85.
It was freshly repainted the original dark red (maroon??) although it appears to have originally had a white center stripe.

This truck was always really cool to me, and I have fond memories of taking my first real girlfriend on a few dates in it...

My dad parked it in 2001 and was going to sell it, so I bought from him.
I striped the interior out (was very tired) and pulled all the chrome to send the truck to the paint shop. Then LIFE got in the way and it sat in storage until a few weeks ago (12/2010).

Time to get it back on the road!

Plans for it include:
Chassis prep and paint
Dropping in a new engine... (pics and details to follow)
Repairing factory heat and AC
New paint in the original color...
New interior in black...
spray in bed liner
2 inch rear drop to level the truck
Restore factory Ralleys with T/A Radials
New bumpers and trim (not sure about side trim or smooth!)


Here is a BEFORE pic...