project: 3/4 ton dropped

[bloodybigblock]

If you convert than let me know. I need your spindles

[bloodybigblock]

Hey, what center cap do you have over the steelies?

[79 blue monster]

i was going to use the centercaps of the newer 8 lug hd wheels.
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[bloodybigblock]

can u get a better pic of them? I was curious to see what theyd look like.

[79 blue monster]

Its Been a while since I've been on here so I have a lot of pictures and updates. I started wet sanding and buffing out a side of the truck and almost finished with the help of my dad. I bought gm front and rear bumpers from a guy that bought them new in 1990 so there really clean yet.

[79 blue monster]

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[Billy81]

Looks like it's coming out really nice.

[79 blue monster]

This is the big update... since my 454 block was cracked I picked this Cadillac 500 up for half nothing.
Block: hot tanked, crack checked, ridge reamed, honed, new freeze plugs
Heads: hot tanked, crack checked, new guides, reground seats
New water pump, cloys timing chain, rings. full gasket/seals set. the pistons/bearings were like new yet. Used same cam, but I plan on getting a different one later down the road. I took my Chevy turbo 400 tranny and swapped all the rebuilt parts into my Pontiac 400 case. To mount it I had to cut the firewall and move the tranny up an inch. the front mounts I just flipped passenger side to driver, and driver to passenger. drilled new holes for the mounts and I was done. The engine is almost done, just a few things left and then its going in.

[79 blue monster]

some more

[79 blue monster]

the engine as it sits now

[mickeykreg]

Got any updates? Your truck is major inspiration. I totally dig the long and low look.

I'm so close to dropping my 1 ton...i think the only thing holding me back right now is that it's 12 degrees outside.

[79 blue monster]

i got the engine in and put a new set of wheels on. i started puting my doors back together but ran into some small issues.

[79 blue monster]

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[manimal]

This is a SWEET truck! Need more info on the Caddy swap! PICS!

[Theoriginalsilverado]

Hey man!
I'm 15 and I have a 1975 C20 Camper special! Just like you, except mine is a 350 motor. I plan on dropping it, but I don't want to have to cut a notch out of my frame or do too much welding. Even dropping the back 1 or 2 inches would be good. Or maybe I should go for the frame notch? It's just a little scary to me.

Any suggestions or advice? I love your truck by the way. I think you've made a lot of us jealous

[Hankster]

Originally Posted by Theoriginalsilverado

Hey man!
I'm 15 and I have a 1975 C20 Camper special! Just like you, except mine is a 350 motor. I plan on dropping it, but I don't want to have to cut a notch out of my frame or do too much welding. Even dropping the back 1 or 2 inches would be good. Or maybe I should go for the frame notch? It's just a little scary to me.

Any suggestions or advice? I love your truck by the way. I think you've made a lot of us jealous

You could do a flip kit with out a notch, I know people who have done it.. It will probably just sit on the frame/bump-stops.

[79 blue monster]

Got it out of the corner, time to finish it!

[79 blue monster]

Originally Posted by Theoriginalsilverado

Hey man!
I'm 15 and I have a 1975 C20 Camper special! Just like you, except mine is a 350 motor. I plan on dropping it, but I don't want to have to cut a notch out of my frame or do too much welding. Even dropping the back 1 or 2 inches would be good. Or maybe I should go for the frame notch? It's just a little scary to me.

Any suggestions or advice? I love your truck by the way. I think you've made a lot of us jealous

I say do the notch only if your dropping it 4-5in. And from what I've seen its just as strong as not cutting the frame. But if you just drop it 1-2in then the notch is just a waste of money. your rear end wont even come near the frame.

[79 blue monster]

took some time and made myself a one of a kind grille and got the door panels done

[79 blue monster]

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[Billy81]

Pretty awesome looking grill..

[Hankster]

Looking good man!

[nheller76]

hey man haven't herd anything form ya in a bit hows it going?

[79 blue monster]

yeah i havent been on here in a while. The truck is close to being done but still needs some things. I had it running and driving for my graduation so that was pretty cool. I bought a brand new set of wheels for it but tje backs are to wide, so ill have to get a narrowed rearend. Im just running it with slicks on steelies for now till i can afford a rear end.

[79 blue monster]

ill try to get some more pics up soon