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74Chevy74 · 03-08-2006, 02:06 AM

Well I've had the truck for about 3 months and so far here's what I have done:

Lowered 4" 6"
Was a long bed, now Short!
A few engine goodies
15X8 Rallys
Dynamat
Next step....Frame off to be powder coated, Full air ride, with notched crossmember, full body work and paint(in progress), new interior(in the mail), crate 350/330 hp, new tranny with OD, and a bunch more, it's only money right!

first pic was taken in early december before I picked up the truck, it was a freebie from a friend.

Corellian Corvette · 03-08-2006, 02:08 AM

Looks cool! Maybe someday mine will get there...

Do you have any good shots of your engine compartment (before?)

Looking for reference for my '74.

Thanks!

74Chevy74 · 03-08-2006, 02:17 AM

I think I may have pics of my engine compartment before I "fixed" it but they are on my work computer, I'll check tomorrow and post if I have them, I think the ones I have are of the motor semi apart? I'll just post whatever I find.

evan · 03-08-2006, 03:01 AM

Looks awesome! Is the bed stock sheetmetal or did you put it together from aftermarket pieces?

87 STEPPER · 03-08-2006, 06:47 AM

Thats a good lookin project you have there.

The "It's only money" comment helps alot when the truck was a freebie.

When your done you will probably have an all most new everything truck and still have not spent what you would of on a New truck and you will have something thats way kooler than any thing that is new out there. Well Except a SSR.

Corellian Corvette · 03-08-2006, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 74Chevy74

I think I may have pics of my engine compartment before I "fixed" it but they are on my work computer, I'll check tomorrow and post if I have them, I think the ones I have are of the motor semi apart? I'll just post whatever I find.

Thanks! That would be helpful!

84 400 · 03-09-2006, 01:23 AM

nice work agian another 74 getting bagged lol

EJC78 · 03-09-2006, 12:30 PM

Looking good neighbor keep us updated with pics. I have a bunch of extra parts for your truck. PM me for more info (moderator: not trying to solicit here)

boxrodz · 03-10-2006, 01:45 AM

Like the others said, looking good.
It taking shape.
So, you shortened the frame, eh?

74Chevy74 · 03-10-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by boxrodz

Like the others said, looking good.
It taking shape.
So, you shortened the frame, eh?

Yes I did, but turns out I came across another free truck, but this one is a truc short bed, so what i'm going to do is get it, part everything else out but the rolling chassis, install me c-notches, chopped crossmember, and what ever else I need to do and then have it all powder coated, set the new crate motor and trans in that then swap my body over to that one, seems like a lot but I think this is the best way since I'm getting another frame!

I know, I know all the wasted work cutting the other one, no biggie I'll just sell it to someone else or something?

evan · 03-10-2006, 05:24 PM

Did the box in the second picture come from the newer truck?

74Chevy74 · 03-11-2006, 06:57 PM

no the bed is actually off a 74 as well.

boatpuller · 03-11-2006, 07:26 PM

comin along man,looks cool.

**Palf70Step** · 03-11-2006, 07:32 PM

That is coming along real good and FAST by my standard of movement.

86swb · 03-12-2006, 11:20 AM

You gotta love the short beds. Long beds are fine but I too perfer the better looking short beds. Good job with the truck. MO

stepside454 · 03-12-2006, 11:57 AM

SaaaWeeeet

tedbick · 03-12-2006, 12:04 PM

i was just wondering if you have used dynamat before this truck.also is it good for keeping the heat away from the floor.i know it is used for sound deadening.always looking for a better way of doing things.how is it if it gets wet?

74Chevy74 · 03-13-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by tedbick

i was just wondering if you have used dynamat before this truck.also is it good for keeping the heat away from the floor.i know it is used for sound deadening.always looking for a better way of doing things.how is it if it gets wet?

Yes I have used this before in my honda accord, I had a system in it that rattled like crazy! It helped for sure. I think this is one of the best improvements you can make, they make several different types of dynamat and this one has the foil backing which does also help in heat department, I think it's great stuff. I have never got it wet before but I think it would be fine, it's real sticky so onece it's down I don't think water would get under it. I do recomend buying a roller to put it down, I've used my thumbs before and that was the worst thing I've ever done.

PRUNEDA · 03-13-2006, 03:06 PM

It looks real nice

, what size are your tires on the rally wheels?

boxrodz · 03-15-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74Chevy74

Yes I did, but turns out I came across another free truck, but this one is a truc short bed, so what i'm going to do is get it, part everything else out but the rolling chassis, install me c-notches, chopped crossmember, and what ever else I need to do and then have it all powder coated, set the new crate motor and trans in that then swap my body over to that one, seems like a lot but I think this is the best way since I'm getting another frame!

Sounds like a good plan.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 74Chevy74

I know, I know all the wasted work cutting the other one, no biggie I'll just sell it to someone else or something?

Nothin' wrong with that...

Crank · 03-16-2006, 01:59 PM

So, do you have the measurements of the frame dimensions you whacked off??? Do you have any pictures or anything of the chopping session? I'm kinda maybe wanting to do this on something I just bought, a '79 Crewcab??? Thanks
Brandon

74Chevy74 · 03-16-2006, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by PRUNEDA

It looks real nice

, what size are your tires on the rally wheels?

I've got a 235-70-15 up front and 275-60-15 out back, looks perfect!

74Chevy74 · 03-16-2006, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Crank

So, do you have the measurements of the frame dimensions you whacked off??? Do you have any pictures or anything of the chopping session? I'm kinda maybe wanting to do this on something I just bought, a '79 Crewcab??? Thanks
Brandon

Yeah I got all the dimentions from this site and other, basically you take 14" off right behind the cab, and 5" off the back.

I cut mine at a 45 and plated the back, I'll post some pics up. I double checked the 14" by measuring the two front bed bolts on the long bed, and short bed, it was 14" exactly.

The only other things to change are fuel tank from a 20 gal to a 16 and you have to redrill 2 holes for that, no biggie.

I got a driveline and a hard brake line from a donor shorted, and the last thing is e brake cables. It's easy to do, the thing that takes by far the longest is measuring the squareness of the frame 100 times before you weld it. Sorry for the vague instructions but when it comes down to it, email me and I'll try and help if you have questions.

79GMC_OLDS · 03-16-2006, 10:05 PM

very nice work looks like you did a nice job on the conversion

sixty8c10 · 03-17-2006, 08:49 AM

looks good ... keep the pics coming

03-08-2006, 02:06 AM	#1
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Some Update pics of my project.... Well I've had the truck for about 3 months and so far here's what I have done: Lowered 4" 6" Was a long bed, now Short! A few engine goodies 15X8 Rallys Dynamat Next step....Frame off to be powder coated, Full air ride, with notched crossmember, full body work and paint(in progress), new interior(in the mail), crate 350/330 hp, new tranny with OD, and a bunch more, it's only money right! first pic was taken in early december before I picked up the truck, it was a freebie from a friend. Attached Images

03-08-2006, 02:08 AM	#2
Corellian Corvette Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 51	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... Looks cool! Maybe someday mine will get there... Do you have any good shots of your engine compartment (before?) Looking for reference for my '74. Thanks!

03-08-2006, 02:17 AM	#3
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... I think I may have pics of my engine compartment before I "fixed" it but they are on my work computer, I'll check tomorrow and post if I have them, I think the ones I have are of the motor semi apart? I'll just post whatever I find.

03-08-2006, 03:01 AM	#4
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... Looks awesome! Is the bed stock sheetmetal or did you put it together from aftermarket pieces? __________________ Evan B.

03-08-2006, 06:47 AM	#5
87 STEPPER STILL PLAYS WITH TRUX Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Fla. Posts: 2,764	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... Thats a good lookin project you have there. The "It's only money" comment helps alot when the truck was a freebie. When your done you will probably have an all most new everything truck and still have not spent what you would of on a New truck and you will have something thats way kooler than any thing that is new out there. Well Except a SSR. __________________ ~~Bruce~~ MY 87 STEPPER MY 99 2D/WD TAHOE

03-09-2006, 01:23 AM	#7
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... nice work agian another 74 getting bagged lol __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

03-09-2006, 12:30 PM	#8
EJC78 No Life Like Low Life Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Gilroy,CA Posts: 367	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... Looking good neighbor keep us updated with pics. I have a bunch of extra parts for your truck. PM me for more info (moderator: not trying to solicit here) __________________ Eric 1978 Chevy Scottsdale 1960 Impala ZZ4 1965 Buick Riviera GS 2011 GMC Sierra Denali

03-10-2006, 01:45 AM	#9
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... Like the others said, looking good. It taking shape. So, you shortened the frame, eh? __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

03-10-2006, 05:24 PM	#11
evan Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: SK, Canada Posts: 488	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... Did the box in the second picture come from the newer truck? __________________ Evan B.

03-11-2006, 06:57 PM	#12
74Chevy74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 167	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... no the bed is actually off a 74 as well.

03-11-2006, 07:26 PM	#13
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... comin along man,looks cool.

03-11-2006, 07:32 PM	#14
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03-12-2006, 11:20 AM	#15
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... You gotta love the short beds. Long beds are fine but I too perfer the better looking short beds. Good job with the truck. MO __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

03-12-2006, 11:57 AM	#16
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03-12-2006, 12:04 PM	#17
tedbick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: long pond,pa Posts: 51	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... i was just wondering if you have used dynamat before this truck.also is it good for keeping the heat away from the floor.i know it is used for sound deadening.always looking for a better way of doing things.how is it if it gets wet?



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03-13-2006, 03:06 PM	#19
PRUNEDA '87 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 632	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... It looks real nice , what size are your tires on the rally wheels?

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Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Re: Some Update pics of my project.... So, do you have the measurements of the frame dimensions you whacked off??? Do you have any pictures or anything of the chopping session? I'm kinda maybe wanting to do this on something I just bought, a '79 Crewcab??? Thanks Brandon

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