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sighlurr · 11-16-2012, 03:17 AM

I've got some work left to do. Right now the bed is resting on the fill. So the bed will sit about 1/2" lower. The coilovers are also all the way out, so I'll need to drop it some.

Also, if you're saying "wow, that was a lot of work for a disappointing payoff" - you're not alone. I'm thinking this will look a LOT better with a few turns out of the rear coilovers.

shawno72 · 11-16-2012, 03:14 PM

That looks good man. I like the caps.
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sighlurr · 11-21-2012, 03:05 PM

I got the bed down on the frame and the coilovers are all the way out.

Not sure how much lower I'll need to go down, but I just ordered the spanner wrench from RideTech.

sighlurr · 12-03-2012, 01:43 PM

I wasn't digging the hubcaps, so those went away. I should have a new set of wheels this Weds.

Started the bed fill fab. Needs a little more work.

shawno72 · 12-03-2012, 02:49 PM

Hey Devin this is the look I'm going with. Cant go wrong with the copo caps. Just haven't decided whether to go with black or white on the wheel yet.

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sighlurr · 12-03-2012, 03:09 PM

Yep, hands down my favorite longbed on this site. Hopefully I can get wheels mounted this Weds for some updated pics.

I don't think you can go wrong with black steel wheels with those caps.

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Hey Devin this is the look I'm going with. Cant go wrong with the copo caps. Just haven't decided whether to go with black or white on the wheel yet.

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sighlurr · 12-04-2012, 09:58 PM

Scratch that. I just received the new wheels - US Wheel chrome smoothies. They were listed as 5x5 5 bolt centers, but actually have a 10 bolt universal pattern. I was planning on running these with bullet lugs and no centers. But these are going back tomorrow.

[QUOTE=DSIGH;5737562]Yep, hands down my favorite longbed on this site. Hopefully I can get wheels mounted this Weds for some updated pics.

I don't think you can go wrong with black steel wheels with those caps.

shawno72 · 12-04-2012, 10:54 PM

Bummer. Whats plan B?
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sighlurr · 12-05-2012, 12:44 AM

Probably get these powdercoated with a little flake while I try and find some chrome steel wheels.

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sighlurr · 12-24-2012, 04:25 PM

Installed 2" front springs to complete the stance. Ended up being 4.5"/ 7" with the PB stage 2 kit with coilovers in the rear. 15x6" in the front with 225/75/15 and 15x7" in the back with 235/75/15.

What's next? Drive the crap out of it since it's riding season. Do a little here and there for paint and body, and figure out what motor goes in it. Finish the exhaust all the way out to the back of the bed through the CPP carrier crossmember.

shawno72 · 12-24-2012, 04:37 PM

I like the stance, let me know if you need a straighter front bumper. I have an oe chrome or painted one.
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shawno72 · 01-12-2013, 10:07 AM

Hey Devin any updates? Side note here, I'd be very interested in your set of 15x7s if you decide to part with them

I put my six lug steelies and the 5.5" width makes my truck look like a toy

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sighlurr · 01-19-2013, 02:49 AM

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Hey Devin any updates? Side note here, I'd be very interested in your set of 15x7s if you decide to part with them

I put my six lug steelies and the 5.5" width makes my truck look like a toy

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Yea, I'm probably going to sell the 15x7's. I think I need to run 15x8's in the rear to make the front offset match the rear.

Time to get this thing cleaned up to move on down the road. I did what I wanted to with this one, leafs to coil, and a tradtional hot rod truck.

Just picked up a '71 Cheyenne farm truck survivor, so that's next.

shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 07:10 AM

Funny you mention that. I found summit 15x8s for about $90 to my door.
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So.Cal.Super · 01-19-2013, 09:13 PM

Looks good, I've been following along because mine is a lwb leaf I want to convert also.

So its already on to the next, what happened to the swb frame, or is that going under the farm truck?

sighlurr · 01-19-2013, 11:36 PM

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Looks good, I've been following along because mine is a lwb leaf I want to convert also.

So its already on to the next, what happened to the swb frame, or is that going under the farm truck?

KrazyRay bought the frame and will assemble something and flip it. I'm picking up another one tomorrow from kiles_2001. I'll take the next 2-3 years to build a SWB and the Cheyenne will be the shop truck. I wasn't planning on another LWB, but couldn't pass this one up.

This '70 will have the paint and body done soon, and then probably listed on eBay.

sighlurr · 01-19-2013, 11:38 PM

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Funny you mention that. I found summit 15x8s for about $90 to my door.
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Do you have pics? These will take the factory center caps?

shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 11:42 PM

Whats this Cheyenne your talking about? You have another truck

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sighlurr · 01-19-2013, 11:44 PM

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Whats this Cheyenne your talking about? You have another truck

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'71 Cheyenne LWB survivor. Complete farm truck - black and white two tone with patina. Transport picks it up in Bakersfield in the next few days.

shawno72 · 01-19-2013, 11:45 PM

What!! That's awesome!! Any pics??
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sighlurr · 01-19-2013, 11:52 PM

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What!! That's awesome!! Any pics??
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Not yet. But should next week.

Graham57a · 01-20-2013, 12:58 AM

Truck looks good, I personally like the dog dish caps on these trucks. Have you considered full wheel covers like the c10kings truck "Gumby". Also do you still have the Coys? I'm trying to get my hands on a good used set and I could really use the ones that you had

sighlurr · 01-20-2013, 01:05 AM

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Truck looks good, I personally like the dog dish caps on these trucks. Have you considered full wheel covers like the c10kings truck "Gumby". Also do you still have the Coys? I'm trying to get my hands on a good used set and I could really use the ones that you had

I like the full caps, but want the steelie look for this truck. I'm going Camaro centercaps with these steel wheels. Just trying to get this cleaned up to sell.

Sold the Coys to Ortegamotor.

sighlurr · 01-20-2013, 01:32 AM

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Funny you mention that. I found summit 15x8s for about $90 to my door.
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Couldn't find your wheels on Summit's site, but found a pair from Summit on eBay for $175. shipped. Jackpot!!

shawno72 · 01-20-2013, 09:12 AM

This is the link I have but it sounds like you found a better deal. http://bit.ly/UHplMh
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11-16-2012, 03:17 AM	#151
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build I've got some work left to do. Right now the bed is resting on the fill. So the bed will sit about 1/2" lower. The coilovers are also all the way out, so I'll need to drop it some. Also, if you're saying "wow, that was a lot of work for a disappointing payoff" - you're not alone. I'm thinking this will look a LOT better with a few turns out of the rear coilovers. Attached Images Last edited by sighlurr; 11-16-2012 at 03:28 AM.

11-16-2012, 03:14 PM	#152
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build That looks good man. I like the caps. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-21-2012, 03:05 PM	#153
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build I got the bed down on the frame and the coilovers are all the way out. Not sure how much lower I'll need to go down, but I just ordered the spanner wrench from RideTech. Attached Images

12-03-2012, 01:43 PM	#154
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build I wasn't digging the hubcaps, so those went away. I should have a new set of wheels this Weds. Started the bed fill fab. Needs a little more work. Attached Images

12-03-2012, 02:49 PM	#155
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Hey Devin this is the look I'm going with. Cant go wrong with the copo caps. Just haven't decided whether to go with black or white on the wheel yet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-04-2012, 09:58 PM	#157
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Scratch that. I just received the new wheels - US Wheel chrome smoothies. They were listed as 5x5 5 bolt centers, but actually have a 10 bolt universal pattern. I was planning on running these with bullet lugs and no centers. But these are going back tomorrow. [QUOTE=DSIGH;5737562]Yep, hands down my favorite longbed on this site. Hopefully I can get wheels mounted this Weds for some updated pics. I don't think you can go wrong with black steel wheels with those caps.

12-04-2012, 10:54 PM	#158
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Bummer. Whats plan B? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-24-2012, 04:25 PM	#160
sighlurr ______________ Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 1,285	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Installed 2" front springs to complete the stance. Ended up being 4.5"/ 7" with the PB stage 2 kit with coilovers in the rear. 15x6" in the front with 225/75/15 and 15x7" in the back with 235/75/15. What's next? Drive the crap out of it since it's riding season. Do a little here and there for paint and body, and figure out what motor goes in it. Finish the exhaust all the way out to the back of the bed through the CPP carrier crossmember. Attached Images

12-24-2012, 04:37 PM	#161
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build I like the stance, let me know if you need a straighter front bumper. I have an oe chrome or painted one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-12-2013, 10:07 AM	#162
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Hey Devin any updates? Side note here, I'd be very interested in your set of 15x7s if you decide to part with them I put my six lug steelies and the 5.5" width makes my truck look like a toy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-19-2013, 07:10 AM	#164
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Funny you mention that. I found summit 15x8s for about $90 to my door. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-19-2013, 09:13 PM	#165
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Looks good, I've been following along because mine is a lwb leaf I want to convert also. So its already on to the next, what happened to the swb frame, or is that going under the farm truck? __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

01-19-2013, 11:42 PM	#168
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Whats this Cheyenne your talking about? You have another truck Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-19-2013, 11:45 PM	#170
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build What!! That's awesome!! Any pics?? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

01-20-2013, 12:58 AM	#172
Graham57a Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,838	Re: 1970 Longbed Build Truck looks good, I personally like the dog dish caps on these trucks. Have you considered full wheel covers like the c10kings truck "Gumby". Also do you still have the Coys? I'm trying to get my hands on a good used set and I could really use the ones that you had __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788 1972 Chevy SWB Highlander OLIVE Build thread coming



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01-20-2013, 09:12 AM	#175
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1970 Longbed Build This is the link I have but it sounds like you found a better deal. http://bit.ly/UHplMh Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

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