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hewlett2002000 · 09-07-2009, 04:12 AM

Im moving and through some serious thinking im selling my truck to a close friend. hes gonna build her, i made him promise me not to part it. my mom and sister chipped in a about 5 years ago to buy me this truck for christmas so i couldent let it go to a stranger and let god knows what happen to it, also this way i can still post project pics as he builds it, since i will be the one he calls to come help and hang out.

. only thing is when we get together to do something it seems like we work on it for a few minutes and then get preoccupied and get nothing done... lol But i am on the look out for a swb step bbw truck to buy.

engine and trans wont matter because thats where my money will go. im gonna build me a hot rod truck. thats part of the reason im sellin mine is i realised i wouldent be happy with the finished project being a lwb sbw. if im gonna put that much money into something i want it to be what i REALLY want. does that make sense? i will add a 9 inch, 4-link, and i think im gonna go with an ifs front suspension setup. i wanted to see if yall had any recommendations on what front suspension to go with?

just so yall know i have no intentions of leaving you guys. i will always have a 60-66 truck because they are the best trucks in the world. and i thank everyone on here for all the help and info. and i promise to become a site supporter within the next few months, my life seems to be leveling out for the first time!!!! knock on wood...

John

Tx Firefighter · 09-07-2009, 06:31 AM

Are you sure you won't just shorten the frame and keep your present truck ? It might mean a lot to your sis and mother since they bought it for you.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 09-07-2009, 10:15 AM

BBW is for luxury and the SBW is more hot roddish. Someone said that to me once. Keep is simple John. You seem to have to many plans like me..

joe231 · 09-07-2009, 11:53 AM

I really don't see any reason not to use the IFS that came under these trucks, just update to discs (from a '73-up) and call it good

good luck on the hunt!

09-07-2009, 04:12 AM	#1
hewlett2002000 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cleveland, Tx Posts: 1,619	well guys, shes gone... Im moving and through some serious thinking im selling my truck to a close friend. hes gonna build her, i made him promise me not to part it. my mom and sister chipped in a about 5 years ago to buy me this truck for christmas so i couldent let it go to a stranger and let god knows what happen to it, also this way i can still post project pics as he builds it, since i will be the one he calls to come help and hang out. . only thing is when we get together to do something it seems like we work on it for a few minutes and then get preoccupied and get nothing done... lol But i am on the look out for a swb step bbw truck to buy. engine and trans wont matter because thats where my money will go. im gonna build me a hot rod truck. thats part of the reason im sellin mine is i realised i wouldent be happy with the finished project being a lwb sbw. if im gonna put that much money into something i want it to be what i REALLY want. does that make sense? i will add a 9 inch, 4-link, and i think im gonna go with an ifs front suspension setup. i wanted to see if yall had any recommendations on what front suspension to go with? just so yall know i have no intentions of leaving you guys. i will always have a 60-66 truck because they are the best trucks in the world. and i thank everyone on here for all the help and info. and i promise to become a site supporter within the next few months, my life seems to be leveling out for the first time!!!! knock on wood... John __________________ Respect: 1. A feeling of appreciative, often deferential regard; esteem. 2. The state of being regarded with honor or esteem. 3. Willingness to show consideration or appreciation. When you fail to show consideration to others values you are showing disrespect.

09-07-2009, 06:31 AM	#2
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: well guys, shes gone... Are you sure you won't just shorten the frame and keep your present truck ? It might mean a lot to your sis and mother since they bought it for you. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

09-07-2009, 10:15 AM	#3
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: well guys, shes gone... BBW is for luxury and the SBW is more hot roddish. Someone said that to me once. Keep is simple John. You seem to have to many plans like me.. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

09-07-2009, 11:53 AM	#4
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: well guys, shes gone... I really don't see any reason not to use the IFS that came under these trucks, just update to discs (from a '73-up) and call it good good luck on the hunt! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*



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