1984 Chevrolet SWB - "Return"

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So been lurking on here for a couple of years now. Decided to start a thread for the new truck build.

This is my previous 2006 Chevrolet Crew Cab - aka - "SMURFED" this pic was before the bags.


Bagging it.


Laid out.

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So after selling that truck i bought this one.



Then ran into some issues with it and life and sold it.

Then I just bought this one from ScottRod.


And of course.... Reyna got busy on the rendering. This is just the initial process as the final one with color I should have by Monday.

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Well I just paid for the Scott's Hot Rods Dropmember (hub to hub) Front and Rear kits bag kits.

Plans are pretty simple for this one as I want to build a hot rodders version of a 73-87 C10.

You will notice some things in the rendering but here is the skinny:

20&22 Coys C5 with Toyo Rubber
Scott's Hot Rods Dropmember (hub to hub) Front and Rear kits bag kits
Front Roll Pan with '69 Camaro Rear Bumper flipped and stretched
Flush Mount Glass
One Piece Side Windows
Roll Pan
Toyota FJ Cruiser "Voodoo Blue" we mix it a tad for my signature "Smurf Blue" from Hills Hot Rods of Lubbock
Peanut Butter powder coated frame, suspension, engine and components, driveline (if it is on the frame it will be peanut butter in color)

Peanut Butter leather interior (something to make hot rodders jealous like so)


and a few other details to set this truck apart.

[therapy]

I ca not wait to see this one...I will be on the watch to see more..

[smurf]

So Daniel Reyna from Reyna Bros Design just finished my rendering...

It is on!!!! Will get a better pic when it arrives.

[joe231]

Nice trucks!

Just one thing,
Scott's doesn't have a "Dropmember"
Porterbuilt has the only "Dropmember"
Scott's has a "bolt in IFS system"

Just a FYI
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[smurf]

Originally Posted by joe231

Nice trucks!

Just one thing,
Scott's doesn't have a "Dropmember"
Porterbuilt has the only "Dropmember"
Scott's has a "bolt in IFS system"

Just a FYI
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Scott's kit is a direct replacement that raises the crossmember. I spent over a hour on the phone with him last week. Also spent 2 hours at Hills looking at his setup this past Saturday compared to the Porter side by side. Its much better than the Porter. Less parts. Less worry.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by smurf

Scott's kit is a direct replacement that raises the crossmember. I spent over a hour on the phone with him last week. Also spent 2 hours at Hills looking at his setup this past Saturday compared to the Porter side by side. Its much better than the Porter. Less parts. Less worry.

I'm not arguing the merits of each one, just pointing out you were using the wrong terminology.
Porterbuilt is called a "Dropmember", Scott's isn't.
Scott's calls their's a "bolt in IFS system"
Suicide doors has a "raised crossmember"

Are they all similar in what they do? Yes
Do they all have different names? Yes
That's all I'm pointing out.
I'll quit muddying up your build thread now.
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[smurf]

Originally Posted by joe231

I'm not arguing the merits of each one, just pointing out you were using the wrong terminology.
Porterbuilt is called a "Dropmember", Scott's isn't.
Scott's calls their's a "bolt in IFS system"
Suicide doors has a "raised crossmember"

Are they all similar in what they do? Yes
Do they all have different names? Yes
That's all I'm pointing out.
I'll quit muddying up your build thread now.
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HAHA... all ok bro. Sorry for taking the wrong tone.

[joe231]

Originally Posted by smurf

HAHA... all ok bro. Sorry for taking the wrong tone.

No sweat!



Nice rendering!!
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[Devillusion]

Very nice, can't wait to see the progress. I like the front bumper idea...very nice.

[smurf]

So today I finiliazed most of the plans for the truck...

20 & 22 Coys C5
Toyo Rubber
Scott's Hot Rods IFS (hub to hub) Front Airride Kit
Scott's Hot Rods 4Bar Rear Airride Kit
Grant Kustoms Front Roll Pan with '69 Camaro faux front bumper
Flush Mount Glass
One Piece Side Windows
Roll Pan
"Smurf Blue" from Hills Hot Rods of Lubbock
"Smurf Blue" spray-in bedliner of Line-X of Lubbock
Shaved Door Locks
Shaved Moldings & Trim
Shaved Marker Lights
Shaved Cab Seams
Shaved Drip Rails
Shaved Cowl
Peanut Butter Powder Coated Frame
Peanut Butter Powder Coated Suspension
Peanut Butter Powder Coated Brake Calipers
Peanut Butter Powder Coated Driveline
Peanut Butter Powder Coated iDidit Column with Tilt and Keyless Start
Peanut Butter Chevy 350 with Billet Specialties shiny stuff
Peanut Butter interior by JD Glassworks of Lubbock
Kicker Audio by JD Glassworks of Lubbock
AccuAir Management
3/8 Stainless Hardline
Stainless Braided Fuel & Brake Lines
No Limit Engineering Fuel Cell System
LMC Replacement Parts

[Can't kech me]

the peanut butter should contrast the blue and really make it pop, will be sweet!!!

[smurf]

Originally Posted by Can't kech me

the peanut butter should contrast the blue and really make it pop, will be sweet!!!

Thanks man.

Received a better and closer to color rendering from Reyna lat night.

[SBTork]

awesome project. I can't wait to see how this turns out. That front bumper concept looks killer!

[Pop's C-10]

looks killer

[Can't kech me]

on those late model burban/blazer/dually grills, on each side it has 2 lights on the top and one big one on the bottom, for a cleaner look could you do a big one on top and bottom, or the two little ones on top and bottom? just an idea, i think it would look SUPER clean. just a thought man. i LOVE the rendering!

[85sierraclassic]

sick build that front bumper looks like this kit almost, http://modshopinc.net/store/index.ph...products_id=98

[stepside83]

this is gonna be a sweet build, cant wait to see it get started, deff show LOTS of pics,

[smurf]

Originally Posted by 85sierraclassic

sick build that front bumper looks like this kit almost, http://modshopinc.net/store/index.ph...products_id=98

Originally Posted by stepside83

this is gonna be a sweet build, cant wait to see it get started, deff show LOTS of pics,

Thanks guys. Will do.

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Originally Posted by 85sierraclassic

sick build that front bumper looks like this kit almost, http://modshopinc.net/store/index.ph...products_id=98

The parts I am using are one in the same but they are made by Grant Kustoms.

[Rollinsqrbdy]

Hahahahhahahhahaha what a small world. First off Nice truck. Shes gonna be hot. Second I was really considering going to Lubbock to look at the truck. Funny how things work out!!! good luck with the truck

[72BlckButy]

Subscribed for this one... will be a great project.

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Just got word my parts from Scotts Hot Rods are shipping Friday. So that means time to order other stuff.

Changed my mind on the wheels and sizes this weekend. Will now be running:

Raceline Wheels Blast 5 in 22x8.5 and 24x10



Similar to the look of the Coys but the benefit of big billet

[melks]

im diggin the looks of this build...keep us updated!