71 skittle project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 12:15 PM

I was aksed to start a new forum on this truck so i will be adding pics shortly here. I have added some pics in the forum below

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post2942261

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 12:20 PM

The begining

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 12:23 PM

more pics

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 12:30 PM

a few more

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 12:34 PM

it was a wire mess

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 12:35 PM

installing the new column

**Yukon Jack** · 10-23-2008, 03:41 PM

Quite the project! What is the tire size. Any engine mods? I don't envy you in relation to the wiring!!

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 04:29 PM

tire size is 38 x 15.5 x 16.5...no engine mods as of yet...she gets up pretty good with the stock 7.4l vortec

Modified:
-custom made motor mounts
-cold air intake

checked out your ride looks like you have done some serious work to yours as well.

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 04:32 PM

new steering column and hydro boost firewall mount

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 04:34 PM

final few pics

**Yukon Jack** · 10-23-2008, 04:54 PM

Thanks, it's been a fun project. What kind of tranny and t/c are you running behind the 7.4? I bet that Vortec puts out nice power! Any firewall issues or did you move the motor forward some.

71 skittle · 10-23-2008, 05:12 PM

-running the 4l80e tranny with overdrive
-advanced adapter to adapt to the NP205

had to move the transfer case mount back 3 inches but that was it.

have on the way twin sticks and a clocking ring to clock the transfer case up so it will almost be level with the frame. Then i can make a skid plate

68,69 K20 · 10-23-2008, 05:35 PM

That truck is bleeping sweet!!! Love that color too!!!

Welcome to the board man , nice ride

Senator350 · 10-25-2008, 07:42 PM

nicely done, brother.
hammer down.

ERASER5 · 10-26-2008, 01:25 AM

How about some more on the dash? Benefits? How did you fit it?

72BlckButy · 10-26-2008, 02:43 AM

Thanks for posting some more pics of your project; that is one sick truck!!!!

amullis · 10-27-2008, 07:32 AM

Great Truck !!!
What size and type of lift are you running to fit those 38's?

**special-K** · 10-27-2008, 09:08 AM

The orange looks good in the grille,along with everything else that`s nice.I guess swapping the dash,in a way,makes it easier for going computer,huh?

DirtyLarry · 10-27-2008, 09:32 AM

71 Skittle,

A lot of hard work and talent into this project. Great work!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 10-27-2008, 03:27 PM

Nice truck..

Hoods69BadBowTie · 10-28-2008, 03:30 AM

Sweet looking truck so far I like it. Keep up the good work on it. The stance and the paint really set it off.

10-23-2008, 12:15 PM	#1
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	71 skittle project I was aksed to start a new forum on this truck so i will be adding pics shortly here. I have added some pics in the forum below http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post2942261 __________________

10-23-2008, 12:20 PM	#2
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project The begining Attached Images __________________

10-23-2008, 12:23 PM	#3
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project more pics Attached Images __________________

10-23-2008, 12:30 PM	#4
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project a few more Attached Images __________________

10-23-2008, 12:34 PM	#5
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project it was a wire mess Attached Images __________________

10-23-2008, 12:35 PM	#6
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project installing the new column Attached Images __________________

10-23-2008, 03:41 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: 71 skittle project Quite the project! What is the tire size. Any engine mods? I don't envy you in relation to the wiring!! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-23-2008, 04:29 PM	#8
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project tire size is 38 x 15.5 x 16.5...no engine mods as of yet...she gets up pretty good with the stock 7.4l vortec Modified: -custom made motor mounts -cold air intake checked out your ride looks like you have done some serious work to yours as well. __________________

10-23-2008, 04:32 PM	#9
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project new steering column and hydro boost firewall mount Attached Images __________________

10-23-2008, 04:34 PM	#10
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project final few pics Attached Images __________________

10-23-2008, 04:54 PM	#11
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Re: 71 skittle project Thanks, it's been a fun project. What kind of tranny and t/c are you running behind the 7.4? I bet that Vortec puts out nice power! Any firewall issues or did you move the motor forward some. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

10-23-2008, 05:12 PM	#12
71 skittle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 21	Re: 71 skittle project -running the 4l80e tranny with overdrive -advanced adapter to adapt to the NP205 had to move the transfer case mount back 3 inches but that was it. have on the way twin sticks and a clocking ring to clock the transfer case up so it will almost be level with the frame. Then i can make a skid plate __________________

10-23-2008, 05:35 PM	#13
68,69 K20 They call me the Breeze... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,251	Re: 71 skittle project That truck is bleeping sweet!!! Love that color too!!! Welcome to the board man , nice ride __________________ Mike 69 K20 "Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy"....Ben Franklin

10-25-2008, 07:42 PM	#14
Senator350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 522	Re: 71 skittle project nicely done, brother. hammer down. __________________ RN U OVR

10-26-2008, 01:25 AM	#15
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: 71 skittle project How about some more on the dash? Benefits? How did you fit it? __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

10-26-2008, 02:43 AM	#16
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 71 skittle project Thanks for posting some more pics of your project; that is one sick 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)

10-27-2008, 07:32 AM	#17
amullis Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 107	Re: 71 skittle project Great Truck !!! What size and type of lift are you running to fit those 38's?

10-27-2008, 09:08 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 71 skittle project The orange looks good in the grille,along with everything else that`s nice.I guess swapping the dash,in a way,makes it easier for going computer,huh? __________________ "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 ~

10-27-2008, 09:32 AM	#19
DirtyLarry Windy Corner of a Dirty Street Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Pueblo West, Colorado Posts: 2,926	Re: 71 skittle project 71 Skittle, A lot of hard work and talent into this project. Great work! __________________ Current vehicle collection: 1978 Chevrolet K10, 8.1L, NV4500, NP205 1989 Chevrolet Suburban, 8.1L, NV4500, NP241 1993 Chevrolet C1500 Sportside, TBI 7.4L, 4L60E 2001 Chevrolet K2500HD, Ext Cab, SWB, 8.1L, ZF 6 speed 2014 Chevrolet Impala LTZ 3.6L Vortec 8.1L because life is too short to tolerate underpowered vehicles Instagram

10-27-2008, 03:27 PM	#20
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: 71 skittle project Nice truck.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-28-2008, 03:30 AM	#21
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: 71 skittle project Sweet looking truck so far I like it. Keep up the good work on it. The stance and the paint really set it off. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.