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Mr. Whiskers · 04-18-2019, 01:03 PM

I have some free time today and really enjoy following the builds on here. I thought I'd share the progression on a truck I bought about a year ago. Working all the time has progress at a snail's pace but I'm finally starting to get all my stuff together.

Truck the day I got it

Mr. Whiskers · 04-18-2019, 01:08 PM

Truck has a 400 small block in it and was not running when I purchased it. Pulled and cleaned the tank out (there was all kinda crap in there), new plugs, fuel pump and carburetor and she was up and running. Installed a 4/6 drop, disc brakes all the way around, 411 posi and put new wheels and tires on her. Guy came out to the house and tinted the windows.

hogslayer78 · 04-18-2019, 01:10 PM

Man that truck is super clean. Love it!

KyleW · 04-18-2019, 01:12 PM

Normally don’t like dropped trucks but that is sweet. What else are you gonna do to it?

sailor · 04-18-2019, 01:13 PM

nice...…..really nice...….
pleated interior ?

Mr. Whiskers · 04-18-2019, 01:24 PM

Reached out to the green screen and was looking for a LS motor. Txhellraiser had a fresh 6.0 LQ4 with flat top pistons fresh out of the machine shop. Ended up with multiple intakes, 317 heads and a box of "extra parts" at a very reasonable price. Heads went to a machine shop in Magnolia that specializes in NHRA heads to be worked. Magic Stick 3 cam installed along with all new internals. Having just a short block, I bought what I needed from Summit or Jegs as the build progressed. Found a serpentine system that had the high output alternator, power steering pump and vintage air compressor (for later). Aftermarket fuel rails, billet valley cover, 65 lb injectors, high output mini starter, Brian Tooley internals, upgraded trunnions, new front and rear covers, all ARP hardware and bunch more I'm certain I'm forgeting. This truck has nickle and dimed me to death.

Harry · 04-18-2019, 01:27 PM

Awesome

Bowtech38 · 04-18-2019, 01:28 PM

Going to be a real hotrod with that engine

Pstraw · 04-18-2019, 01:32 PM

That should get you to the Dairy Queen and back.
Looks good though! Keep us updated on the progress.

Nock This · 04-18-2019, 01:35 PM

Nice truck

kruppa24 · 04-18-2019, 01:39 PM

I had a 71 just like it, miss it. Very nice ride.

Mr. Whiskers · 04-18-2019, 01:43 PM

Had to get rid of the God awful front grille and go back with an original 69 with billet inserts. Headlight bezels didn't match so I painted them black along with the everything else I could wire wheel and spruce up. Headlights replaced with the Halo? lights with the red rings. I believe I will end up going back with the chrome front and rear bumpers but right now priority is to get the motor finished

flywise · 04-18-2019, 01:47 PM

I had 2 through HS. A 69 and a 72 both step sides. Loved that 69 the 72 was just junk.

Nice work

Mr. Whiskers · 04-18-2019, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KyleW

Normally don’t like dropped trucks but that is sweet. What else are you gonna do to it?

Too much to list sir. I should have waited to start but got overanxious. I think I will end up tubbing out the rear end, box in the frame, possible cage. The list will never end I don't believe. The motor swap is the priority right now...unless I can find a narrowed 9".

bobc · 04-18-2019, 01:55 PM

Very legit ride.

Mr. Whiskers · 04-18-2019, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailor

nice...…..really nice...….
pleated interior ?

No sir. I'm undecided as of now to be honest. Pulling the fuel tank out of the cab and getting bucket seats are on the list. I'm not looking for a show truck...just a very fast nice one.

ramrod · 04-18-2019, 02:29 PM

Nice "Farm Truck" lol. I had 69 in high school, but it was a fleet side.

SV72 · 04-18-2019, 03:01 PM

Very nice sir. My Dad was a master at rebuilding both cars and trucks and he did a 69 like that in 4 wheel drive when I was a kid. The whole neighborhood would come over and watch him rev the engine on Saturday mornings. �� You just could not hear that thing run enough. Good luck to you.

Grant2 · 04-18-2019, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Truck has a 400 small block in it and was not running when I purchased it. Pulled and cleaned the tank out (there was all kinda crap in there), new plugs, fuel pump and carburetor and she was up and running. Installed a 4/6 drop, disc brakes all the way around, 411 posi and put new wheels and tires on her. Guy came out to the house and tinted the windows.

Had a 72 stepside shaved the door handles and put the gas cap in the bed of the truck and covered with bed cover looked sharp. That's a good looking ride and very nice work!!

TexasBob · 04-18-2019, 05:59 PM

Looks awesome. My dream truck body style. I will own one someday. Always find another toy I would rather have.

Dushon · 04-18-2019, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

No sir. I'm undecided as of now to be honest. Pulling the fuel tank out of the cab and getting bucket seats are on the list. I'm not looking for a show truck...just a very fast nice one.

The last sentence is how I like vehicles. Looking forward to watching this build. Keep at it, Mitch

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mikeyb_23 · 04-18-2019, 06:41 PM

Thats the exact model of truck I would love to rebuild

Quackerbox · 04-18-2019, 06:42 PM

Looking good sir. Junior says drive it to the social klub so he can valet

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Mr. Whiskers · 04-19-2019, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grant2

Had a 72 stepside shaved the door handles and put the gas cap in the bed of the truck and covered with bed cover looked sharp. That's a good looking ride and very nice work!!

Have a Boyd's EFI tank on order (should arrive in a week or so). Going to pull the tank out of the cab and relocate it under the bed. I'm fairly large and need all the room in the cab I can get.

Mr. Whiskers · 04-19-2019, 09:47 AM

Picked up a 05 4L80E completely rebuilt with shift kit that will handle 800 HP. This is the only part that I've purchased that was actually cheaper then I thought it would be. Have to get sensors, ECM and harness next. We will pull the motor out and clean up the engine compartment in the meantime.

Mr. Whiskers · 04-19-2019, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

Looking good sir. Junior says drive it to the social klub so he can valet

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I'll let him drive me home next time!

Black Ice · 04-19-2019, 09:49 AM

Very nice!

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Quackerbox · 04-19-2019, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

I'll let him drive me home next time!

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deerplanter · 04-19-2019, 03:08 PM

Always been my favorite year model, looking great.

Mr. Whiskers · 04-19-2019, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deerplanter

Always been my favorite year model, looking great.

Mine as well sir. Thank you

pilar · 04-19-2019, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deerplanter

Always been my favorite year model, looking great.

My grandpa had the same year with a three on the tree and a in-line 6 and a coat hanger for a radio antenna
“ definitely not a hot rod, and way under appreciated by me ( wish I had it now)”
Learned to drive in it “ no power steering “

Mr. Whiskers · 04-22-2019, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pilar

My grandpa had the same year with a three on the tree and a in-line 6 and a coat hanger for a radio antenna
“ definitely not a hot rod, and way under appreciated by me ( wish I had it now)”
Learned to drive in it “ no power steering “

Absolutely. I rode around in a 69 during high school with a co-worker. 327 with 3 on the tree and no AC. This one will have power steering and cold air!

keestan31 · 04-22-2019, 11:52 AM

Everything is looking great and you are right about nickle and dime you to death. I have been working on mine for about a year and half now and hoping to be pretty much done in the next few months.

Mr. Whiskers · 04-22-2019, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keestan31

Everything is looking great and you are right about nickle and dime you to death. I have been working on mine for about a year and half now and hoping to be pretty much done in the next few months.

I followed your progress. That truck is gonna be a bad ***.

Mr. Whiskers · 05-09-2019, 03:59 PM

Been ordering parts getting ready for the swap. Received my Boyd's tank with fuel pump and sending unit. As a welder I can say, beautiful tank, though you will never see it when installed.
Parts ordered are:
PTC 3800 stall single disk Billet torque converter
5 position tilt steering column-column shift
Power steering gear box-rag joints-hoses
Gibson headers
LS swap motor mounts
LS swap transmission cross member
I still have too many parts to order but this should get the build rolling

Mr. Whiskers · 05-10-2019, 10:47 PM

Beautiful box was on the porch when I got home. Stainless Gibson Headers

Mr. Whiskers · 05-26-2019, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Been ordering parts getting ready for the swap. Received my Boyd's tank with fuel pump and sending unit. As a welder I can say, beautiful tank, though you will never see it when installed.
Parts ordered are:
PTC 3800 stall single disk Billet torque converter
5 position tilt steering column-column shift
Power steering gear box-rag joints-hoses
Gibson headers
LS swap motor mounts
LS swap transmission cross member
I still have too many parts to order but this should get the build rolling

All my crap has shown up in the last week or so. Fixed the brackets that came with the fuel rail yesterday. Got the headers and intake installed along with the starter and flexplate this morning. Having a buddy do the swap. Hope it’s at his shop this week.

sailor · 05-26-2019, 01:27 PM

beaut--------------
I did notice one thing...……….
I like the old wheels better...…...

Dushon · 05-26-2019, 01:31 PM

You gonna dyno it once you get the engine in?

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Mr. Whiskers · 05-26-2019, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dushon

You gonna dyno it once you get the engine in?

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Absolutely. Have a bet with a buddy for $500.00 on what it dynos at.

Dushon · 05-26-2019, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Absolutely. Have a bet with a buddy for $500.00 on what it dynos at.

Good deal. I’m pretty curious what it’ll do

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Mr. Whiskers · 05-26-2019, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sailor

beaut--------------
I did notice one thing...……….
I like the old wheels better...…...

I think the wheels and tires that are on it now will be for sale. Looking at a narrowed rear end now. Most likely will end up with Drag Stars and drag radials.

Quackerbox · 05-26-2019, 02:46 PM

Truck should be a.....

Legend

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Mr. Whiskers · 05-26-2019, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

Truck should be a.....

Legend

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Unfortunately, the masses won’t understand the joke!

Quackerbox · 05-26-2019, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Whiskers

Unfortunately, the masses won’t understand the joke!

No matter. I knew you would

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Rusty · 05-28-2019, 09:50 AM

Nice.

Mr. Whiskers · 06-01-2019, 04:50 PM

Have the weekend off and have some buds coming over the weekend after next to help drop in my motor. Bed was an absolute pain in the *** to get off but it’s off. Frames pressure washed and drying. Gonna paint black and install the fuel tank this afternoon.

Mr. Whiskers · 06-02-2019, 10:12 AM

Planned on having the fuel tank installed yesterday but Coors Light and some buddies hindered my progress. I did get the frame painted

Quackerbox · 06-02-2019, 12:55 PM

Looking good!!

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Mr. Whiskers · 06-02-2019, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quackerbox

Looking good!!

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Much appreciated sir. Fuel tank is installed

04-18-2019, 01:03 PM	#1
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	69 C10 Build I have some free time today and really enjoy following the builds on here. I thought I'd share the progression on a truck I bought about a year ago. Working all the time has progress at a snail's pace but I'm finally starting to get all my stuff together. Truck the day I got it Attached Images Last edited by Mr. Whiskers; 04-18-2019 at 01:26 PM.

04-18-2019, 01:08 PM	#2
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Truck has a 400 small block in it and was not running when I purchased it. Pulled and cleaned the tank out (there was all kinda crap in there), new plugs, fuel pump and carburetor and she was up and running. Installed a 4/6 drop, disc brakes all the way around, 411 posi and put new wheels and tires on her. Guy came out to the house and tinted the windows. Attached Images Last edited by Mr. Whiskers; 04-18-2019 at 01:47 PM.

04-18-2019, 01:24 PM	#6
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Reached out to the green screen and was looking for a LS motor. Txhellraiser had a fresh 6.0 LQ4 with flat top pistons fresh out of the machine shop. Ended up with multiple intakes, 317 heads and a box of "extra parts" at a very reasonable price. Heads went to a machine shop in Magnolia that specializes in NHRA heads to be worked. Magic Stick 3 cam installed along with all new internals. Having just a short block, I bought what I needed from Summit or Jegs as the build progressed. Found a serpentine system that had the high output alternator, power steering pump and vintage air compressor (for later). Aftermarket fuel rails, billet valley cover, 65 lb injectors, high output mini starter, Brian Tooley internals, upgraded trunnions, new front and rear covers, all ARP hardware and bunch more I'm certain I'm forgeting. This truck has nickle and dimed me to death. Attached Images Last edited by Mr. Whiskers; 04-18-2019 at 01:50 PM.

04-18-2019, 01:43 PM	#12
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Had to get rid of the God awful front grille and go back with an original 69 with billet inserts. Headlight bezels didn't match so I painted them black along with the everything else I could wire wheel and spruce up. Headlights replaced with the Halo? lights with the red rings. I believe I will end up going back with the chrome front and rear bumpers but right now priority is to get the motor finished Attached Images

04-19-2019, 09:47 AM	#25
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Picked up a 05 4L80E completely rebuilt with shift kit that will handle 800 HP. This is the only part that I've purchased that was actually cheaper then I thought it would be. Have to get sensors, ECM and harness next. We will pull the motor out and clean up the engine compartment in the meantime. Attached Images Last edited by Mr. Whiskers; 04-19-2019 at 09:56 AM.

04-18-2019, 01:10 PM	#3
hogslayer78 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Porter, Tx Hunt In: San Augustine	Man that truck is super clean. Love it!

04-18-2019, 01:12 PM	#4
KyleW Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Lubbock, TX Hunt In: Gordon TX	Normally don’t like dropped trucks but that is sweet. What else are you gonna do to it?

04-18-2019, 01:13 PM	#5
sailor Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Hunt In: Texas	nice...…..really nice...…. pleated interior ?

04-18-2019, 01:27 PM	#7
Harry Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: In stand on a pine tree Hunt In: SHNF	Awesome

04-18-2019, 01:28 PM	#8
Bowtech38 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Belton	Going to be a real hotrod with that engine

04-18-2019, 01:32 PM	#9
Pstraw Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Henderson Hunt In: Front yard or back yard	That should get you to the Dairy Queen and back. Looks good though! Keep us updated on the progress.

04-18-2019, 01:35 PM	#10
Nock This Six Point Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Pineville, LA Hunt In: Mertzon, TX	Nice truck

04-18-2019, 01:39 PM	#11
kruppa24 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: gholson, tx Hunt In: Concho	I had a 71 just like it, miss it. Very nice ride.

04-18-2019, 01:47 PM	#13
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	I had 2 through HS. A 69 and a 72 both step sides. Loved that 69 the 72 was just junk. Nice work

04-18-2019, 01:55 PM	#15
bobc Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Temple Hunt In: Bell County, New Mexico	Very legit ride.

04-18-2019, 02:29 PM	#17
ramrod Eight Point Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bastrop, Tx.	Nice "Farm Truck" lol. I had 69 in high school, but it was a fleet side.

04-18-2019, 03:01 PM	#18
SV72 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Menard	Very nice sir. My Dad was a master at rebuilding both cars and trucks and he did a 69 like that in 4 wheel drive when I was a kid. The whole neighborhood would come over and watch him rev the engine on Saturday mornings. �� You just could not hear that thing run enough. Good luck to you.

04-18-2019, 05:59 PM	#20
TexasBob Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NW Houston Area	Looks awesome. My dream truck body style. I will own one someday. Always find another toy I would rather have.

04-18-2019, 06:41 PM	#22
mikeyb_23 Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: White Settlement, Tx Hunt In: Pleasanton, Public land	Thats the exact model of truck I would love to rebuild

04-18-2019, 06:42 PM	#23
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	Looking good sir. Junior says drive it to the social klub so he can valet Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

04-19-2019, 09:49 AM	#27
Black Ice Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Baton Rouge Hunt In: Jefferson & Brooks County	Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04-19-2019, 03:08 PM	#29
deerplanter Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Beach City	Always been my favorite year model, looking great.

04-22-2019, 11:52 AM	#33
keestan31 Ten Point Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orangefield,Tx Hunt In: Mason, Tx	Everything is looking great and you are right about nickle and dime you to death. I have been working on mine for about a year and half now and hoping to be pretty much done in the next few months.

05-09-2019, 03:59 PM	#35
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Been ordering parts getting ready for the swap. Received my Boyd's tank with fuel pump and sending unit. As a welder I can say, beautiful tank, though you will never see it when installed. Parts ordered are: PTC 3800 stall single disk Billet torque converter 5 position tilt steering column-column shift Power steering gear box-rag joints-hoses Gibson headers LS swap motor mounts LS swap transmission cross member I still have too many parts to order but this should get the build rolling

05-10-2019, 10:47 PM	#36
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Beautiful box was on the porch when I got home. Stainless Gibson Headers Attached Images

05-26-2019, 01:27 PM	#38
sailor Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Texas Hunt In: Texas	beaut-------------- I did notice one thing...………. I like the old wheels better...…...

05-26-2019, 01:31 PM	#39
Dushon Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Brenham	You gonna dyno it once you get the engine in? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

05-26-2019, 02:46 PM	#43
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	Truck should be a..... Legend Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

05-28-2019, 09:50 AM	#46
Rusty Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sulphur Springs	Nice.

06-01-2019, 04:50 PM	#47
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Have the weekend off and have some buds coming over the weekend after next to help drop in my motor. Bed was an absolute pain in the *** to get off but it’s off. Frames pressure washed and drying. Gonna paint black and install the fuel tank this afternoon. Attached Images

06-02-2019, 10:12 AM	#48
Mr. Whiskers Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Magnolia, Tx Hunt In: South Texas	Planned on having the fuel tank installed yesterday but Coors Light and some buddies hindered my progress. I did get the frame painted Attached Images

06-02-2019, 12:55 PM	#49
Quackerbox Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Magnolia Hunt In: The woods	Looking good!! Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk

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