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drbyrdman · 08-22-2008, 10:19 PM

looks like i am trading my dirt bike for a 70 gmc 4x4 tomorrow. going to be a total 4x4 rig. iam going to built it to be a prerunner all around dirt pounding machine.

**70cst** · 08-22-2008, 10:30 PM

drivethechevy · 08-22-2008, 11:47 PM

thirdstreettito · 08-23-2008, 01:43 AM

**special-K** · 08-23-2008, 07:44 AM

Are you going for the prerunner,mud,or trail rig build?I wish I could do all three.

drbyrdman · 08-23-2008, 12:44 PM

Ill post pics when i get it home. First will be to get a short bed frame, mount the cab,set the 396 in it and build a bumper to bumper cage.

corn · 08-23-2008, 03:09 PM

Sounds fun! Ill wait for the GOOD pics, get to work!

drbyrdman · 09-07-2008, 01:55 PM

Got some primer and flat black on her

thirdstreettito · 09-07-2008, 02:48 PM

Ooooo! Nice score!

drbyrdman · 09-07-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Ooooo! Nice score!

you should see all the parts the guy gave me with the trade

I need to sell stuff

drbyrdman · 09-17-2008, 10:05 PM

well. pretty much just doing little things to the truck. mainly to the cab. glass etc.. trying to seal it up before winter hits. getting a blazer frame and going to do something different

**Boog** · 09-17-2008, 11:06 PM

You gonna turn it into a Trazer?

drbyrdman · 09-18-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Boog

You gonna turn it into a Trazer?

something like that

72BlckButy · 09-18-2008, 01:48 PM

Great looking project!

drbyrdman · 09-19-2008, 09:08 PM

new glass and weather striping

drbyrdman · 09-22-2008, 11:21 AM

got the heater almost done. had to cut the firewall abit for the different heater to be installed. (a/c cab) and made a little block off plate to cover the holes.

drbyrdman · 10-06-2008, 09:33 PM

installed the side windows today. not must done lately. waiting on parts and money

Cyclone44 · 10-06-2008, 10:10 PM

Great score!!!....

rambler · 12-17-2008, 07:53 PM

great progress, cant wait to see the finished rig

drbyrdman · 12-17-2008, 10:09 PM

I cant wait also. I want to get it in the dirt and have some fun.

nbroady · 12-19-2008, 12:59 AM

I like!!

drbyrdman · 01-03-2009, 03:32 PM

i ordered my DIY 4x4 stuff. cant wait to get it. b52 kit for the front and shackle flip for the rear.

drbyrdman · 01-26-2009, 09:21 AM

i got all my Diy 4x4 stuff all painted up and the leaf springs torn apart the bushings removed (Bonfire). now just need new spring bushings and a nice day to swap everything.

Otsa580 · 01-26-2009, 03:44 PM

I love playing the waiting game!

Good looking project.

drbyrdman · 01-28-2009, 12:19 AM

Redid some juckyard 52 and 56 inch.

08-22-2008, 10:19 PM	#1
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	new project 71 GMC 4x4 looks like i am trading my dirt bike for a 70 gmc 4x4 tomorrow. going to be a total 4x4 rig. iam going to built it to be a prerunner all around dirt pounding machine. Last edited by drbyrdman; 09-10-2008 at 05:37 PM.

08-22-2008, 10:30 PM	#2
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,375	Re: new project 70 4x4 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-22-2008, 11:47 PM	#3
drivethechevy Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo MN Posts: 606	Re: new project 70 4x4 __________________ Trial and Error, its expensive but its a mistake i most likely wont make again 1971 chevy k10 custom deluxe http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=341257 1968 chevy k/10 fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334731 1948 desoto custom coupe fluid drive(family heirloom)

08-23-2008, 01:43 AM	#4
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: new project 70 4x4 __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

08-23-2008, 07:44 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: new project 70 4x4 Are you going for the prerunner,mud,or trail rig build?I wish I could do all three. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-23-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 Ill post pics when i get it home. First will be to get a short bed frame, mount the cab,set the 396 in it and build a bumper to bumper cage.

08-23-2008, 03:09 PM	#7
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: new project 70 4x4 Sounds fun! Ill wait for the GOOD pics, get to work!

09-07-2008, 01:55 PM	#8
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 71 4x4 Got some primer and flat black on her Attached Images Last edited by drbyrdman; 09-07-2008 at 01:57 PM.

09-07-2008, 02:48 PM	#9
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: new project 70 4x4 Ooooo! Nice score! __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

09-17-2008, 10:05 PM	#11
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 well. pretty much just doing little things to the truck. mainly to the cab. glass etc.. trying to seal it up before winter hits. getting a blazer frame and going to do something different

09-17-2008, 11:06 PM	#12
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,567	Re: new project 70 4x4 You gonna turn it into a Trazer? __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

09-18-2008, 01:48 PM	#14
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: new project 70 4x4 Great looking project! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-19-2008, 09:08 PM	#15
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 new glass and weather striping Attached Images

09-22-2008, 11:21 AM	#16
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 got the heater almost done. had to cut the firewall abit for the different heater to be installed. (a/c cab) and made a little block off plate to cover the holes.

10-06-2008, 09:33 PM	#17
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 installed the side windows today. not must done lately. waiting on parts and money



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10-06-2008, 10:10 PM	#18
Cyclone44 Step Brother Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: K-town Posts: 4,029	Re: new project 70 4x4 Great score!!!....

12-17-2008, 07:53 PM	#19
rambler MOVE OVER Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Warrensburg, MO Posts: 5,470	Re: new project 70 4x4 great progress, cant wait to see the finished rig __________________ No matter where you are..... There you are... Buckaroo Banzi

12-17-2008, 10:09 PM	#20
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 I cant wait also. I want to get it in the dirt and have some fun.

12-19-2008, 12:59 AM	#21
nbroady Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Divide, CO Posts: 34	Re: new project 70 4x4 I like!! __________________ ~Nora '69 Chevy C20 350/TH350 LWB '99 TJ Sport '07 Dodge Caliber www.myspace.com/jeeplvr79

01-03-2009, 03:32 PM	#22
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 i ordered my DIY 4x4 stuff. cant wait to get it. b52 kit for the front and shackle flip for the rear.

01-26-2009, 09:21 AM	#23
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 i got all my Diy 4x4 stuff all painted up and the leaf springs torn apart the bushings removed (Bonfire). now just need new spring bushings and a nice day to swap everything.

01-26-2009, 03:44 PM	#24
Otsa580 I Love Rusty Chevys Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 617	Re: new project 70 4x4 I love playing the waiting game! Good looking project.

01-28-2009, 12:19 AM	#25
drbyrdman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 631	Re: new project 70 4x4 Redid some juckyard 52 and 56 inch. Last edited by drbyrdman; 09-07-2009 at 11:52 AM.

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