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When I was a kid my neighbor across the street had a '70 SWB 4X4 with a 350/350 that he had bought new. The truck was faded red with a black interior and was all original. That truck was the reason why I have always loved the 67-72 trucks and always wanted a SWB 4x4. In 2003 I was living in Juneau, AK and saw this truck sitting on the side of the road for sale. I immediately turned around and bought the truck. The older gent who was selling it had bought it in Spokane, WA and was the third owner. It originally came with a 6 cyl. but the 2nd owner had swapped in a 283 and replaced the grill. It still had the original SM 465 and Rockwell T-221 T-case. It was a great low mileage, relatively rust-free truck and I drove it as it was for almost 10 years.
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Recently I pulled it in the shop and started the build of the Dream 69 which was inspired by my neighbor's red '70. 1969 was first year the 350 engine and 350 auto trans was available in these trucks, although very few were installed in 4x4s. There were only 1,649 SWB K10s produced in 1969. It was also the first year for the venerable NP205 transfer case. Dream 69 will include these options as well as:
Power Steering Power Brakes Old Air A/C Tach Cluster Under bed tank New GM crate 350 '78 disc brake front axle New gears front and rear Front Sway Bar 2 inch Rancho lift New factory correct red paint My overall goal for the project is to have a stock appearing, rare optioned truck with good drivability. Attachment 1186930 Attachment 1186932 Attachment 1186933 Attachment 1186934 |
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I like it! I'm in!
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Spent the day today putting up one of those 20'x12' portable garages inside my shop. The idea is to use it as a paint booth to keep overspray off of everything. I figure once I am done with the project I can move it outside and use it to store my camper in. I will post up some pics of it when I'm done. |
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My NP 205 rebuild kit came in today, and the guy is going to be here on Tuesday to soda blast my frame for me. Glad the weather finally warmed up a little so I can start getting things done.
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Soda blasting went well on Tuesday and I managed to get the '78 front axle, T-case crossmember, core support and a few other small parts primed last night. The new GM Crate engine showed up today about noon, and tonight I have to prime the frame before it starts to rust again. Its already been a busy week and its only Wednesday!!! I will try to post some pics this weekend.
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That was a nice truck even before you got started, I'm in for this build.
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Got the frame primed last night, but the weather here in Oklahoma is going to get cold again. I will have to wait until after the Holidays now to get the black on it. If its not too cold I may be able to get out to the shop and finish my rebuild of the T-case. I will get some pics posted this weekend sometime.
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Looks like a pretty solid truck with minimal rust to start with. I like your plans for it. I'll be following along.
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T-case tear down
Attachment 1190182 Attachment 1190183 Attachment 1190184 Attachment 1190185 Attachment 1190186 Here is an excellent site that shows the rebuilding of the NP205 http://www.wideopen4x4.com/NP205RebuildGuide.html There is also jbclassix's thread on this site http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=469726 |
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Cliff from F9 Soda Blasting came to the house and blasted my frame and other misc parts.
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After washing and drying I moved the parts into my paint booth.
Attachment 1190194 Attachment 1190195 Primed with two coats of Eastwood 2-part urethane primer. Attachment 1190196 Attachment 1190197 My new disc brake front axle from a '78. The springs aren't going to be used. I have new ones with my lift kit already painted black. Attachment 1190198 |
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Looks clean. I'll be watching from FL. :cool:
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Here is something I discovered that might be helpful to someone else. These items are available at Harbor Freight for just a few bucks. They are the small cheap furniture dollies and the heavy duty jack stands. You could probably use the cheaper stands but these fit perfectly on the dollies. They work great for low cost, mobile cab stands.
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nice good luck with the project
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The new GM crate engine showed up on Wed. Although I wasn't really ready for an engine, I couldn't pass up the special pricing from Jegs. $1207 with free shipping, and 6 mo. no interest payments from Paypal.
Attachment 1190625 Also, a pic of the bed stands I built from one of the Harbor Freight furniture dollies and some scrap lumber. Attachment 1190626 |
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Excellent job , looks like you are doing it up right. I will be following this one.
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Nice looking truck, I'll be following.
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Fantastic project. I wish my truck was as clean as what you are starting with. Great paint booth too, you're well on the way to a magazine cover.
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Sweet build!!
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T-case ready for assembly.
Attachment 1205047 Here it is all put together. I need new seals for the adapter before I put it on. Attachment 1205049 Painted the frame with Eastwood's 2K Ceramic Chassis Black. Ran out of paint and will have to add another coat, but I am going to go ahead and swap the disc brake front axle and the new springs from the lift kit in first so everything gets painted the same and I don't have to take it apart again. Attachment 1205048 |
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Looking great! I also used the Extreme Chassis Black on mine. Great coverage and so far it's holding up to my beating and banging pretty well. Of course we'll see how it handles when I actually get it put together :lol:
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Its been pretty cold in the shop and I was out of town for a while so haven't gotten a lot done. :waah:I did get the new front axle mounted up with the new springs from the lift kit. Also have the front sway bar crossmember installed and just need the weather to warm up so can touch up the paint before I install the new sway bar bushings, shocks and steering stabilizer. In the meantime I am working on getting the rusted ubolt nuts off the rear axle. I will post some pics of the completed front axle set up this weekend.
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Lawest-
This is a bit off topic, but I noticed the saying in your signature. My dad and his buddies, building baja bugs and dune buggies back in the 70's and 80's used to say "beat it to fit, paint it to match" is that from something? Like an old movie or TV show? Sorry to hijack your thread, that just intrigued me....... Cool build by the way. SWB 4x4's of this vintage are too cool! |
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Haha...our motto in the garage is hammer to fit, paint to match. My dad and his friends also used to build bajas and dune buggies. Must be a Volkswagon thing :lol:
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Time for an update. I got more paint in and finished the frame and some other parts and pieces. Ended up with 3 coats of the Eastwood 2K ceramic chassis black on the frame. It should hold up pretty well.
Attachment 1216979 Installed the '78 disc brake front axle with the tuff country 2" springs, sway bar, new shocks, and steering stabilizer. Attachment 1216980 Attachment 1216981 Attachment 1216982 I ordered a new F*%d Falcon fuel tank which will be installed behind the rear axle. I plan to order the AAW wire kit this week so I can get the rear harness installed at the same time. need to pick up some more brake line, and get some tranny lines ordered too. I will be working on that this weekend if the tank arrives, as well as setting the t-case in the frame. |
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Love the shop, the build looks great too, i'll keep dreaming that some day i'll have a shop to work in, from Sunday to Monday it dumped 3" of rain, the snow or rain really hasn't let up all winter.
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There is a lot of information on this site about the different options for an under bed tank. It really depends on what you want and if you have a need for a in tank fuel pump and return line to feed a fuel injected engine, which I don't. I went with the Falcon tank because it a) doesn't hang so low as to be visible below the rear bumper, b) it doesn't require cutting structural bed supports, and c) its cheaper than either a custom made alum. tank or a blazer tank kit. I wanted a new tank that had never had fuel in it because I am going to have to reconfigure the filler neck and sending unit mount and don't want to blow myself up. |
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Looks great!
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Just the first time i have herd of anybody using the falcon tank is all. Yea if i was gonna have to weld on a tank i'd want a new one too, i have brazed a crack on a small engine tank before but i just dumped the gas and rinsed it out then filled it almost to the top with water, then stuck the torch close to the opening a couple times first, yea i was 18 and a bit nervous.. |
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Hey Lawest,
Great project !!!!! I just love the SWB 4x4's ...... I'm in the process of building my 4th one, and this one is my Dream Truck ! I just picked up a front sway-bar & cross-member set-up to install in my truck. Did your frame have the steering box reinforcement plate on the inside of the frame ? If so what did you do to work around the ? Gary |
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Nice truck! :metal:
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I don't have a reinforcing plate on the inside of the frame for the steering gear box. I did have to drill new holes to mount the sway bar Xmember as it sits a little farther forward. Larry |
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