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Re: Good 70 SWB
Began assembly of the front suspension. Replace upper and lower ball joints, went with 2.5 drop spindles and 1" drop springs. Disc's are new but have some surface rust that should clean off when it hits the road.
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06-23-2010, 11:35 AM
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Well I am back on my 70 SWB project. I needed more room so built as shop that I could put it in to give it the attention is deserves.
I replaced all the break lines with new SS ones. I now have the frame inside the shop and have put the engine and transmission back in. Next for the chassis, I will be ordering fuel tank and installing SS fuel line. |
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06-23-2010, 11:39 AM
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I am new to welding so last night I decided I would work on the firewall. I can say I certainly learned a lot putting this patch in... but here are some before and after picts. I was concentrating so much on this I did not get any in progress picts...
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That looks really good. Awesome job!
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06-23-2010, 02:08 PM
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Looks Good! I just got mine in the garage and am about to get started. I hope mine goes as good as yours.
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06-23-2010, 03:28 PM
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Re: Good 70 SWB
Nice truck, nice progress, and you are doing a great job! Are you installing a vintage air kit on it?
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06-24-2010, 03:10 PM
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06-25-2010, 08:07 AM
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Re: Good 70 SWB
Brad,
You may want to check on Old Air. I heard somewhere that they went out of business. Steve
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06-25-2010, 08:35 AM
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Ok did some more work on smoothing the firewall. Filled this one and it come out pretty good.
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06-25-2010, 08:46 AM
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Got the clutch and emergency brake holes filled.
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06-25-2010, 08:48 AM
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I like things symmetrical so filled this in also.
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06-25-2010, 09:28 AM
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Good work. Looks like you will be ready for me to help with that gutter cap before long....
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06-25-2010, 10:27 AM
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Re: Good 70 SWB
Very nice welding for not having experience! I don't have any body experience but will definately be learning soon. Much different than tool steels and heavy fab that I'm used to. Nice work so far
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06-25-2010, 11:06 AM
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Very nice work on the chassis and the firewall! Awesome!
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06-29-2010, 01:01 PM
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Finished couple more things over the past couple days. I filled in the holes for the wiring harness connection and also speed odometer cable hole. Now I just need to figure out how I am going to run the wire harness. I am open to ideas!!
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06-29-2010, 01:06 PM
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Had a small hole under the drip edge. I got it cut out using a dremmel tool and was able to bend a piece to fit back.
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06-29-2010, 01:16 PM
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Awesome work!
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06-29-2010, 01:41 PM
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Yea looking very good, What size tires wheels you got?
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06-29-2010, 08:28 PM
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Re: Good 70 SWB
I bought a cab with the firewall shaved, so I am also curious of how to run the wiring. Also what do you plan on doing for an E- Brake and Spedo cable?
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Be sure to take plenty of pics of how you run the wires. Don't you have to have an E-Brake to get an inspection sticker? Keep up the good work.
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06-30-2010, 10:42 PM
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Re: Good 70 SWB
cool project and nice progress so far!
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I'll certainly post pict's for the wiring as I progress.
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07-05-2010, 04:09 PM
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Cut out the radio and ashtray from the dash and filled it in. I will be installing a 2 Din DVD,NAV,CD Audio system and also the After market AC vent in this area.
Cut out the entire section. Easier for me to fill this way. Got a nice fit and after grinding down the welds looks pretty good. Now just need measurements for the 2 Din Audio system and AC vent to cut them out. |
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