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MellowYellow70 · 03-03-2022, 09:53 AM

So, I've owned this truck since 1997. I wrecked it being stupid in 2000 and found that when you buy from a "Quality" autobody shop it's not always the great product you thought it was. I had replaced all the floor/cab corners/rockers/firewall and the just let it sit in the shed for the next 21yrs waiting. Fast forward to May of 2021 and I yanked it outta the shed, tore it down to a cab and frame and started the Gasser project "Spare Parts".

Yes I'm building it as a Gasser tribute

Front suspension is QA1 double adjustable, stock springs with 1" lift pucks, stock spindles, Wilwood calipers ad manual master cylinder

Rear suspension is Moser trailing arms, QA1 rear double adjustable coilover setup, speedway motors rear disc conversion on a 14 bolt setup like a 454ss truck (measures 1/4" wider than my old stock 71 12 bolt).

5.3/4l80e/billet 7875 engine combo, Vintage air kit is installed also
Roll cage is phenomenally done and I'm so pleased with my builder's quality.

Now to keep plugging away and see street miles by May

MellowYellow70 · 03-03-2022, 09:54 AM

more

MellowYellow70 · 03-03-2022, 10:02 AM

and some more current

**lolife99** · 03-03-2022, 10:05 AM

Very cool build!

MellowYellow70 · 03-03-2022, 02:12 PM

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Very cool build!

Thank you
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**Palf70Step** · 03-04-2022, 08:06 AM

Nice build. Looking forward to your progress.

MellowYellow70 · 03-22-2022, 08:05 AM

Finished the main 1/0awg power wire to Battery disconnect from the front. I was able to complete the 4"exhaust and downpipe too, over the last weekend. Now time to start on the full chassis wiring. I did get a ClassicDash replacement panel for the Holley 6.86" Pro Dash and its much nicer than the Munssey Speed carbon fiber dash panel I was going to use.

MellowYellow70 · 03-22-2022, 08:08 AM

more and I forgot I painted the core support and misc cooler brackets. But downpipe comes back off, gets cleaned up/pressure tested and then sento off to be coated.

MellowYellow70 · 06-16-2022, 08:55 AM

So, I got the truck all assembled, carpeted and all. it actually drove a little bit. Had some transmission gremlins appear, defective part. But I actually drove it for a 1/2 mile for the first time in 22+years. I tucked the 10# fire bottle into the console slightly before the carpet install as well. Happy and irritated, but its a running/driving truck again. Total time from bare cab and frame to now about 7 months off/on in the garage.

MellowYellow70 · 09-12-2022, 09:23 PM

Well finally got about 65 miles on it in 3 days after work. Loaded it up on the trailer and headed south for Rocky Mountain Raceweek 2.0. First pass in 23yrs was ugly...a 13.6@95 scared it was gonna go in the wall. 3rd pass 2 days later it was 1.61 60'ing lifting the drivers tire. Fuel sloshes away from pickup, so I still have that issue to fix. Oh BTW I took 3rd in the gasser class and the truck has 1158miles on it now.

03-03-2022, 09:53 AM	#1
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 219	MellowYellow70's truck resurrections So, I've owned this truck since 1997. I wrecked it being stupid in 2000 and found that when you buy from a "Quality" autobody shop it's not always the great product you thought it was. I had replaced all the floor/cab corners/rockers/firewall and the just let it sit in the shed for the next 21yrs waiting. Fast forward to May of 2021 and I yanked it outta the shed, tore it down to a cab and frame and started the Gasser project "Spare Parts". Yes I'm building it as a Gasser tribute Front suspension is QA1 double adjustable, stock springs with 1" lift pucks, stock spindles, Wilwood calipers ad manual master cylinder Rear suspension is Moser trailing arms, QA1 rear double adjustable coilover setup, speedway motors rear disc conversion on a 14 bolt setup like a 454ss truck (measures 1/4" wider than my old stock 71 12 bolt). 5.3/4l80e/billet 7875 engine combo, Vintage air kit is installed also Roll cage is phenomenally done and I'm so pleased with my builder's quality. Now to keep plugging away and see street miles by May Attached Images __________________ If patience is truely a virtue, Then I am so screwed 1970 Chevy SWB 331 sbc and all the goodies. Under resurection 2001 Vette Last edited by MellowYellow70; 03-03-2022 at 10:08 AM.

03-03-2022, 09:54 AM	#2
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 219	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections more Attached Images

03-03-2022, 10:02 AM	#3
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 219	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections and some more current Attached Images

03-03-2022, 10:05 AM	#4
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,684	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections Very cool build! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

03-04-2022, 08:06 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,674	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections Nice build. Looking forward to your progress. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

03-22-2022, 08:05 AM	#7
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 219	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections Finished the main 1/0awg power wire to Battery disconnect from the front. I was able to complete the 4"exhaust and downpipe too, over the last weekend. Now time to start on the full chassis wiring. I did get a ClassicDash replacement panel for the Holley 6.86" Pro Dash and its much nicer than the Munssey Speed carbon fiber dash panel I was going to use. Attached Images

03-22-2022, 08:08 AM	#8
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 219	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections more and I forgot I painted the core support and misc cooler brackets. But downpipe comes back off, gets cleaned up/pressure tested and then sento off to be coated. Attached Images

06-16-2022, 08:55 AM	#9
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 219	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections So, I got the truck all assembled, carpeted and all. it actually drove a little bit. Had some transmission gremlins appear, defective part. But I actually drove it for a 1/2 mile for the first time in 22+years. I tucked the 10# fire bottle into the console slightly before the carpet install as well. Happy and irritated, but its a running/driving truck again. Total time from bare cab and frame to now about 7 months off/on in the garage. Attached Images

09-12-2022, 09:23 PM	#10
MellowYellow70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Gower, MO. Posts: 219	Re: MellowYellow70's truck resurrections Well finally got about 65 miles on it in 3 days after work. Loaded it up on the trailer and headed south for Rocky Mountain Raceweek 2.0. First pass in 23yrs was ugly...a 13.6@95 scared it was gonna go in the wall. 3rd pass 2 days later it was 1.61 60'ing lifting the drivers tire. Fuel sloshes away from pickup, so I still have that issue to fix. Oh BTW I took 3rd in the gasser class and the truck has 1158miles on it now. Attached Images



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