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Spray-Bomb · 10-29-2009, 12:24 AM

Sweet truck

Whos that in the rear window ???

1985-GMC · 10-29-2009, 01:01 AM

It looks like they just got back from sonic. Is that a charger in the background?

msgross · 10-29-2009, 09:04 AM

looking good,

Conroe trucker · 10-29-2009, 07:14 PM

I had to bribe her to go see the body.

Yes, my partner is redoing a 70 Charger.
It is coming along very nice, I will post some pictures when he gets the body roughed out. It is a low mileage 40K original car.

Conroe trucker · 11-15-2009, 01:23 PM

I am installing a Vintage Air AC.

They were unaware of the differences between a C10 and K10 in the engine compartment.
So all the hoses had to be shortened, the water valve cable shortened, etc.

Very simple installation really.

I wanted the vents to be as unobtrusive as possible, to keep the dash clean.

I made some aluminum brakets and installed the vents behind the dash, so they will be almost invisible when seated in the cab, but still able to blow air in your face.

These show some of the mods.

Conroe trucker · 11-15-2009, 01:36 PM

Finally got all the sheetmetal on it.

I have decided to install the one-piece windows to match the other truck.

They do make some road noise, so I would suggest to anyone doing that mod to caulk the aluminum triangle from the inside of the door to keep the wind from whistling.

72BlckButy · 11-15-2009, 04:01 PM

Looking good Conroe... beautiful!

Rack Man · 11-16-2009, 10:36 PM

Awesome progress!

Wish I would have seen your Vintage Air post before I finished mine....I kept wondering why the top compressor hose was so long....I couldn't get it to sit correctly like yours....so I tucked it underneath....I would have shortened it....just gonna live with it I guess!

Keep up the good work!

RM

Conroe trucker · 11-17-2009, 10:29 AM

I had to shorten everything.

The hoses, the valve cable, all of it.
It took a day just to get that part correct.

I did not put the manual valve in, I hope it will not be needed, and I did not like the way it would have looked.

Jtrux · 11-25-2009, 06:19 PM

Very nice

msgross · 11-25-2009, 06:44 PM

I love the color combination...

Conroe trucker · 12-20-2009, 07:37 PM

Finally got the chromed grill and headlight bezels in.

The truck was a custom, so it had aluminum grill hoops andheadlight trim.
Needless to say, aluminum does not chrome real well, so I have been scrounging for clean metal ones for sometime.

Door gaskets are in, handles are on, doors are shimed.
Waiting to install the front windshield and may go back with rebuilt vent wings versus one piece glass. Not sold on the one piece glass thing.

May light it before New Year.

Merry Christmas all!

msgross · 12-20-2009, 07:40 PM

was that my old set?

dude, that truck is looking AWESOME!

Conroe trucker · 12-20-2009, 08:59 PM

Nope, your's are in the spare parts bin.

I need to find a 4x4 dip stick and tube, or suggestions on how to make one long enough to reach easy.

As it is, I have to almost climb the tire to reach the dip stick location. So I am thinking there has got to be a way to braze another tube to the old one and extend it out to the master cylinder somewhere and terminate it. Does anyone know of a flex dipstick & tube?

Also my painter is running out of work from the economy, so we are starting the 70 SWB 4x4 a little early to help him out. I will set up the Project site soon. Anyone looking for a good painter please give this guy a shot. Just check out my truck or shoot me a message for some pictures.

He has done about 5 of these trucks now, and knows what to repair and how to do it.

msgross · 12-20-2009, 09:04 PM

better use this bucket to check the oil... just turn it over and step on it

what is that a 4" lift with 33x12.5'?

**72 Super** · 12-20-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

better use this bucket to check the oil... just turn it over and step on it

what is that a 4" lift with 33x12.5'?

Conroe trucker, that is sweet truck.

Ray

Conroe trucker · 12-20-2009, 09:53 PM

4" not sure on the tire size, but I think that is right.

I got buckets all around the thing.
2 in front, one on each side.

It is getting to be a pain.

**lolife99** · 12-20-2009, 10:06 PM

I wish your bodyman was closer to me.
Looks VERY nice!

1985-GMC · 12-21-2009, 03:40 AM

From what I've been told, blocks with the dip stick on the driver side came in a car and blocks with them on the passenger side came in a truck. I don't know how true this is but I know hard it is to get to with the dip stick coming out right by the master cylinder. I have a 350 block with a little plate screwed to the side of it down by the oil pan that allows it to have the dip stick on the passenger side, something like that might make it easier to get to.

72BlckButy · 12-23-2009, 03:07 PM

Beautiful work on the 4x version... amazing!!!

Conroe trucker · 01-19-2010, 10:32 AM

Well, about now I have alienated my family and friends, no one wants to see the little progress I am making.

So I post it to the forum.

I am expecting to start the truck within two weeks and have the interior in and to be 98% finished.

I bent all the new brake lines this weekend, mounted the bumper, and hidden hitch license plate fold down bracket.
It helps to have a friend with a mill.
In Texas you can run vintage plates and then are not required to have any auto inspection.
Door bumoers keep it quiet.

Much cheaper in the long run also.

Conroe trucker · 01-19-2010, 10:35 AM

Those plates have a super low number only two digits.

He also cut the center out of the center cap with the mill.

I blasted and painted the buddy buckets bought last week from Huskerboy.
The may be finished this time next week.
I am going to Raptor line the inside of the center box to keep things from rattling and scratching paint.

Got the windshield in and also a neat repop 67 Texas Inspection sticker.

Conroe trucker · 01-19-2010, 10:41 AM

Last MAJOR issue.

I will post this on the general forum pages also.

My pulleys are not lining up.

The bottom has the standard cast PS pump grooves and then e two groove pancake pulley for the AC?

The water pump pulley has a little wider divider in it and seems to not line up with the crank pulley.

The AC needs two belts, but I can not see how to run that at this time.

Anyone got any ideas?
I have lots of pulleys now and none are working.

msgross · 01-19-2010, 02:15 PM

There are three or four different power steering pump pulley's, all have a different offset. You can also buy aluminum spacers, or have your buddy with the mill make them, for the crank pulley's.

Not sure on the AC.. my 68 had a two groove crank and a three groove water pump to run the smog pump and two groove alt.

72BlckButy · 01-19-2010, 03:26 PM

Nice progress... even if your family/friends to like to see it.

Lovin' the low number plate too.

10-29-2009, 12:24 AM	#51
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Sweet truck Whos that in the rear window ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-29-2009, 01:01 AM	#52
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 It looks like they just got back from sonic. Is that a charger in the background? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

10-29-2009, 09:04 AM	#53
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 looking good, __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

10-29-2009, 07:14 PM	#54
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 I had to bribe her to go see the body. Yes, my partner is redoing a 70 Charger. It is coming along very nice, I will post some pictures when he gets the body roughed out. It is a low mileage 40K original car. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

11-15-2009, 01:23 PM	#55
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 I am installing a Vintage Air AC. They were unaware of the differences between a C10 and K10 in the engine compartment. So all the hoses had to be shortened, the water valve cable shortened, etc. Very simple installation really. I wanted the vents to be as unobtrusive as possible, to keep the dash clean. I made some aluminum brakets and installed the vents behind the dash, so they will be almost invisible when seated in the cab, but still able to blow air in your face. These show some of the mods. Attached Images __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

11-15-2009, 01:36 PM	#56
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Finally got all the sheetmetal on it. I have decided to install the one-piece windows to match the other truck. They do make some road noise, so I would suggest to anyone doing that mod to caulk the aluminum triangle from the inside of the door to keep the wind from whistling. Attached Images __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

11-15-2009, 04:01 PM	#57
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Looking good Conroe... beautiful! __________________ -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)

11-16-2009, 10:36 PM	#58
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Awesome progress! Wish I would have seen your Vintage Air post before I finished mine....I kept wondering why the top compressor hose was so long....I couldn't get it to sit correctly like yours....so I tucked it underneath....I would have shortened it....just gonna live with it I guess! Keep up the good work! RM __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 11-17-2009 at 11:27 AM.

11-17-2009, 10:29 AM	#59
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 I had to shorten everything. The hoses, the valve cable, all of it. It took a day just to get that part correct. I did not put the manual valve in, I hope it will not be needed, and I did not like the way it would have looked. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

11-25-2009, 06:19 PM	#60
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Very nice __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

11-25-2009, 06:44 PM	#61
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 I love the color combination... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

12-20-2009, 07:37 PM	#62
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Finally got the chromed grill and headlight bezels in. The truck was a custom, so it had aluminum grill hoops andheadlight trim. Needless to say, aluminum does not chrome real well, so I have been scrounging for clean metal ones for sometime. Door gaskets are in, handles are on, doors are shimed. Waiting to install the front windshield and may go back with rebuilt vent wings versus one piece glass. Not sold on the one piece glass thing. May light it before New Year. Merry Christmas all! Attached Images __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

12-20-2009, 07:40 PM	#63
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 was that my old set? dude, that truck is looking AWESOME! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 12-20-2009 at 07:41 PM.

12-20-2009, 08:59 PM	#64
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Nope, your's are in the spare parts bin. I need to find a 4x4 dip stick and tube, or suggestions on how to make one long enough to reach easy. As it is, I have to almost climb the tire to reach the dip stick location. So I am thinking there has got to be a way to braze another tube to the old one and extend it out to the master cylinder somewhere and terminate it. Does anyone know of a flex dipstick & tube? Also my painter is running out of work from the economy, so we are starting the 70 SWB 4x4 a little early to help him out. I will set up the Project site soon. Anyone looking for a good painter please give this guy a shot. Just check out my truck or shoot me a message for some pictures. He has done about 5 of these trucks now, and knows what to repair and how to do it. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

12-20-2009, 09:04 PM	#65
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 better use this bucket to check the oil... just turn it over and step on it what is that a 4" lift with 33x12.5'? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 04-17-2010 at 11:24 AM.



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12-20-2009, 09:53 PM	#67
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 4" not sure on the tire size, but I think that is right. I got buckets all around the thing. 2 in front, one on each side. It is getting to be a pain. __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

12-20-2009, 10:06 PM	#68
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 I wish your bodyman was closer to me. Looks VERY nice! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 12-20-2009 at 10:07 PM.

12-21-2009, 03:40 AM	#69
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 From what I've been told, blocks with the dip stick on the driver side came in a car and blocks with them on the passenger side came in a truck. I don't know how true this is but I know hard it is to get to with the dip stick coming out right by the master cylinder. I have a 350 block with a little plate screwed to the side of it down by the oil pan that allows it to have the dip stick on the passenger side, something like that might make it easier to get to. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 01-19-2010 at 01:35 AM.

12-23-2009, 03:07 PM	#70
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Beautiful work on the 4x version... amazing!!! __________________ -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)

01-19-2010, 10:32 AM	#71
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Well, about now I have alienated my family and friends, no one wants to see the little progress I am making. So I post it to the forum. I am expecting to start the truck within two weeks and have the interior in and to be 98% finished. I bent all the new brake lines this weekend, mounted the bumper, and hidden hitch license plate fold down bracket. It helps to have a friend with a mill. In Texas you can run vintage plates and then are not required to have any auto inspection. Door bumoers keep it quiet. Much cheaper in the long run also. Attached Images __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

01-19-2010, 10:35 AM	#72
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Those plates have a super low number only two digits. He also cut the center out of the center cap with the mill. I blasted and painted the buddy buckets bought last week from Huskerboy. The may be finished this time next week. I am going to Raptor line the inside of the center box to keep things from rattling and scratching paint. Got the windshield in and also a neat repop 67 Texas Inspection sticker. Attached Images __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

01-19-2010, 10:41 AM	#73
Conroe trucker SWBs: 67 2x4, 67 4x4, 70 4x4 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 483	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Last MAJOR issue. I will post this on the general forum pages also. My pulleys are not lining up. The bottom has the standard cast PS pump grooves and then e two groove pancake pulley for the AC? The water pump pulley has a little wider divider in it and seems to not line up with the crank pulley. The AC needs two belts, but I can not see how to run that at this time. Anyone got any ideas? I have lots of pulleys now and none are working. Attached Images __________________ FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 4x4 FINISHED Project thread: 67 SWB 6 cyl cruiser Project thread: Road Toad 70 SWB Step, 4x4, 292, 3OT 01 C5 convertable 08 Z06

01-19-2010, 02:15 PM	#74
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 There are three or four different power steering pump pulley's, all have a different offset. You can also buy aluminum spacers, or have your buddy with the mill make them, for the crank pulley's. Not sure on the AC.. my 68 had a two groove crank and a three groove water pump to run the smog pump and two groove alt. __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 01-19-2010 at 02:15 PM.

01-19-2010, 03:26 PM	#75
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 67 SWB 4x4 Nice progress... even if your family/friends to like to see it. Lovin' the low number plate too. __________________ -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) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-19-2010 at 03:49 PM.

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