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chevytrucknut · 02-15-2009, 01:22 AM

Well I just wanted to show you guys a new project of mine. I traded my friend Matt my '65 suburban for his '64 big window shortwide. Its a great runner with a 283 and 3 speed on the tree. The floors are rusted out and drivers cab corner but the rest is pretty nice. He has always wanted a suburban and really liked mine. I figured I could always find another one.

72BlckButy · 02-15-2009, 01:36 AM

Great looking truck!

SlimPikins · 02-15-2009, 01:54 AM

I am still learning. Short wide I'm guessing is a short bed non stepside?

The truck looks awesome!

chevytrucknut · 02-15-2009, 02:09 AM

Thanks guys and yes it is a short fleetside bed.

72BlckButy · 02-15-2009, 02:11 AM

What are you plans for this newly acquired SWB???

66Z71 · 02-15-2009, 02:43 AM

I like it neighbor.

So what are the plans for it?

chevytrucknut · 02-15-2009, 02:48 AM

I'm not sure. I really need another project like I need a hole in my oil pan. But I do have a nicer small window cab laying around, I may swap it out rather than try and fix this one. I was thinking about giving it to my 17 yr.old son but I don't think he's going to want it. Computers are way to cool and you don't get dirty playin with them.
If not I may just fix it up as a stocker or cut the floors out and do a body drop. I have a friend who has done this and I think its kinda cool.What do you guys think?

*LILRED66* · 02-15-2009, 03:33 AM

The swb fleet trucks with the big back window option are among the low production runs for this era of trucks, compared to the lwb fleetsides and the swb stepsides. I would keep it, repair the rust damage and make a driver out of it. Good, unmolested survivors are getting more scarce every day, especially with the number of trucks being scraped or modified. It will hold its value, regardless. Keep us posted on the direction you go and remember to post lots of pictures. Good luck with your rig and thanks for sharing.

Alan's Classic · 02-15-2009, 10:28 AM

Sweet looking ride!!! More pix please.

502tripower · 02-15-2009, 10:39 AM

Nice rig...

TimE · 02-15-2009, 10:44 AM

And like the other guys said, how 'bout some more pics?

Barebones66 · 02-15-2009, 10:49 AM

Very cool.

Dinos63 · 02-15-2009, 10:59 AM

nice trade,love the bigwindows

TwiggyTheDrummer · 02-15-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chevytrucknut

I'm not sure. I really need another project like I need a hole in my oil pan. But I do have a nicer small window cab laying around, I may swap it out rather than try and fix this one. I was thinking about giving it to my 17 yr.old son but I don't think he's going to want it. Computers are way to cool and you don't get dirty playin with them.

Very nice and not too bad to start with. And as for the son, you can tell him that there's plenty of young guys and gals getting dirty and busting their butts on them including this 18 year old. Then you can tell him that he can design and put together a really sweet audio/video system for it and amaze all of his buddies. The last part is providing he has a job.

redsean · 02-17-2009, 12:30 PM

nice trade bro.. if you pull that bbw for a small one i wil roshambo you this weekend..lol you are gonna have to take all 3 rigs to show to get the fam all there.(see ya this weekend)

joe231 · 02-17-2009, 03:37 PM

Nice!!
Keep the big window!!
more pics please, and do you have any of the suburban?

chevytrucknut · 02-17-2009, 10:51 PM

Heres more pics. Hey Sean.....See ya soon.

chevytrucknut · 02-17-2009, 10:52 PM

Sorry The forum won't let me upload pic right now. I'll try later.

chevytrucknut · 02-18-2009, 12:40 AM

Ok here we go.

REDNOSE65 · 03-25-2010, 05:15 PM

Good looking truck...Any updates???

chevytrucknut · 03-25-2010, 09:26 PM

Well I sold it off to help pay for my air bag stuff on my black truck. Funny thing that I traded my '65 suburban for it and now I'm trading again to get the same suburban back. I think I'll keep it this time. My wife and kids like it.
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Big Fenders · 03-25-2010, 09:35 PM

Glad your getting the sub back..I just picked up a 60 sub 1/2 ton and if you don't mind me asking,where did you get your side glass? I'm missing some glass and also one glass latch.
Thanks
Bob

chevytrucknut · 03-25-2010, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Fenders

Glad your getting the sub back..I just picked up a 60 sub 1/2 ton and if you don't mind me asking,where did you get your side glass? I'm missing some glass and also one glass latch.
Thanks
Bob

Bob I would just go to a glass shop and have them make you a tempered replacement by using one of the glass pieces that you still have as a pattern. It'll take a few days but it'll work best for you. Finding the correct glass maybe hard to do in your area. Plus shipping glass cost lots more than the glass itself. The sliding glass lock is a bigger problem. They are famous for coming off the glass and getting lost. And no one makes a repop. I'll keep an eye out for one for ya.
Jack

REDNOSE65 · 03-26-2010, 07:05 AM

Dam!!! Sai it aint so...This truck is bad ass!!!

Big Fenders · 03-26-2010, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the help..

02-15-2009, 01:22 AM	#1
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Another shortwide project Well I just wanted to show you guys a new project of mine. I traded my friend Matt my '65 suburban for his '64 big window shortwide. Its a great runner with a 283 and 3 speed on the tree. The floors are rusted out and drivers cab corner but the rest is pretty nice. He has always wanted a suburban and really liked mine. I figured I could always find another one. Attached Images __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

02-15-2009, 01:36 AM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another shortwide project Great looking truck! __________________ -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)

02-15-2009, 01:54 AM	#3
SlimPikins Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Marysville, WA Posts: 42	Re: Another shortwide project I am still learning. Short wide I'm guessing is a short bed non stepside? The truck looks awesome!

02-15-2009, 02:09 AM	#4
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: Another shortwide project Thanks guys and yes it is a short fleetside bed. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

02-15-2009, 02:11 AM	#5
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Another shortwide project What are you plans for this newly acquired SWB??? __________________ -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)

02-15-2009, 02:43 AM	#6
66Z71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milwaukie, Oregon Posts: 204	Re: Another shortwide project I like it neighbor. So what are the plans for it?

02-15-2009, 02:48 AM	#7
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: Another shortwide project I'm not sure. I really need another project like I need a hole in my oil pan. But I do have a nicer small window cab laying around, I may swap it out rather than try and fix this one. I was thinking about giving it to my 17 yr.old son but I don't think he's going to want it. Computers are way to cool and you don't get dirty playin with them. If not I may just fix it up as a stocker or cut the floors out and do a body drop. I have a friend who has done this and I think its kinda cool.What do you guys think? __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

02-15-2009, 03:33 AM	#8
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Another shortwide project The swb fleet trucks with the big back window option are among the low production runs for this era of trucks, compared to the lwb fleetsides and the swb stepsides. I would keep it, repair the rust damage and make a driver out of it. Good, unmolested survivors are getting more scarce every day, especially with the number of trucks being scraped or modified. It will hold its value, regardless. Keep us posted on the direction you go and remember to post lots of pictures. Good luck with your rig and thanks for sharing. Last edited by LILRED66; 02-15-2009 at 03:34 AM.

02-15-2009, 10:28 AM	#9
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Another shortwide project Sweet looking ride!!! More pix please. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

02-15-2009, 10:39 AM	#10
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Another shortwide project Nice rig... __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

02-15-2009, 10:44 AM	#11
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Another shortwide project And like the other guys said, how 'bout some more pics? __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!! Last edited by TimE; 02-15-2009 at 10:45 AM.

02-15-2009, 10:49 AM	#12
Barebones66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Dirt Coast Posts: 88	Re: Another shortwide project Very cool. __________________ 1st project 66 SWB Dave

02-15-2009, 10:59 AM	#13
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Another shortwide project nice trade,love the bigwindows __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

02-17-2009, 12:30 PM	#15
redsean Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence ky Posts: 51	Re: Another shortwide project nice trade bro.. if you pull that bbw for a small one i wil roshambo you this weekend..lol you are gonna have to take all 3 rigs to show to get the fam all there.(see ya this weekend)

02-17-2009, 03:37 PM	#16
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Another shortwide project Nice!! Keep the big window!! more pics please, and do you have any of the suburban? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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02-17-2009, 10:51 PM	#17
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: Another shortwide project Heres more pics. Hey Sean.....See ya soon. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

02-17-2009, 10:52 PM	#18
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: Another shortwide project Sorry The forum won't let me upload pic right now. I'll try later. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA Last edited by chevytrucknut; 02-17-2009 at 10:57 PM.

02-18-2009, 12:40 AM	#19
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: Another shortwide project Ok here we go. Attached Images __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

03-25-2010, 05:15 PM	#20
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: Another shortwide project Good looking truck...Any updates??? __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

03-25-2010, 09:26 PM	#21
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: Another shortwide project Well I sold it off to help pay for my air bag stuff on my black truck. Funny thing that I traded my '65 suburban for it and now I'm trading again to get the same suburban back. I think I'll keep it this time. My wife and kids like it. [IMG][/IMG] __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

03-25-2010, 09:35 PM	#22
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: Another shortwide project Glad your getting the sub back..I just picked up a 60 sub 1/2 ton and if you don't mind me asking,where did you get your side glass? I'm missing some glass and also one glass latch. Thanks Bob

03-26-2010, 07:05 AM	#24
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: Another shortwide project Dam!!! Sai it aint so...This truck is bad ass!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 03-26-2010 at 07:05 AM.

03-26-2010, 01:09 PM	#25
Big Fenders Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 264	Re: Another shortwide project Thanks for the help..

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