69' No Name Build

[northwests]

I have finally begun again on this project. I started it about 10 years ago, then someone decided to relieve me of all my goodies under the hood right in front of my house. Anything unboltable was unbolted. About $2000.00 worth of engine stuff. This really set me back as I am not a billionaire. Three years ago I started to really finish my truck as i have been building and rebuilding it for 20 years. Anyways finally ripped my dream car apart for real this time and the insanity will begin. Follow along if you feel like it and I hope to continue learning stuff on here from all of you and build this car as I have always pictured it.

Here's the start:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/DSCN0574.jpg

[northwests]

and under the hood:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/DSCN0567.jpg

[northwests]

Two weeks into it as of today:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/085.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/077.jpg

Stripped frame, frame almost all welded up. All seams, holes, did the guldstrand mod remodded the upper towers to clear control arms. GM really did a piss poor job of welding this sucka.
Stripped:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/090.jpg

Almost done welding it up and gettin ready for paint:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG00425.jpg

[northwests]

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG00422.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG00424.jpg

[northwests]

My previous project:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/mazda2low__8152009120149PM352-1.jpg

At the Portland Roadster show-took first in my class:
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/Roadster1.jpg

[96z28ss]

cool another Oregon guy

[awr68]

cool another Oregon guy

x2!!
I would have loved to see your truck....bad year to not attend the show I guess!

Oh, and Welcome to the site!!

[northwests]

yea the show was great, had a god time and met Chip Foose too so that was cool. You definitely missed a good one.

[ProdigyCustoms]

Looks like your well on your way. Truck looked real cool

[northwests]

Thanks. I am so excited about this build I can't stand it. I wish I just had all the cash I need right now but...as always just gotta be ingenious and do a little at a time. I do not want this project to take me 3.5 years like the truck did cause I wanna get in this and just blast. Stay tuned!

[lhkustoms]

cool another Oregon guy

X3 Nice truck I remember it from the show and nice camaro your off to a good start :thumbsup:

[northwests]

X3 Nice truck I remember it from the show and nice camaro your off to a good start :thumbsup:

Mucho thanks. Should get some time on it this weekend to do work.

[northwests]

Some update pics for you guys.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20110812-00046.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20110812-00044.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20110812-00043.jpg

[northwests]

Trying to decide on what color I want the frame to be. Car will be black,

[Nine Ball]

Paint the frame black. On the '69 you can see the side rails from the side of the car. You don't want to notice the frame when viewing the finished car from the side, looks awful.

[northwests]

good point for sure. I was pretty sold on black but satin,semi,gloss,metallic so many options. probably just be satin I think

[northwests]

updates- Im not so good about the updates on the computer, i would just rather be in the garage working. I do pretty much have the sub together with c5 vette brake stuff and some upgrades. Was working on the body until I got sidetracked during summer with my both my sons projects(fun tho), but I did get most of the floor done as well as the toe board, firewall smoothed, hydroboost mount and brake and hydraulic clutch pedal stuff almost done. Will be replacing taillight panel shortly, body will be tubbed and put into primer by the end of the year. Still gotta get my engine and trans. Anyone got a good one for sale?
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000039.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000038.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000040.jpg

[northwests]

Some firewall and floor. Exciting stuff I know
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000066.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000064.jpg

[fleetus macmullitz]

Hey, progress is progress right? :thumbsup:

Lookin good.

[sokoloka]

All these '69 builds are making me want one even more!

[northwests]

Maybe an op can move this thread over to the project updates section. Thanks in advance.

[northwests]

got the back end coming back together, slowly
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000134.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000135.jpg

[northwests]

much better now. Still have some welding and hammering to do, then maybe some grinding, welding, hammering and then......
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000146.jpg
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/IMG_00000147.jpg

[71chevyy]

Nice build! keep the updates coming! That front subframe is looking sweet!

[snappytravis]

Dam those car s could be twins, firewalls look pretty close, sub frame looks good spent some time on that. What motor are you going with. Blue trucks sweet to. I better get to work or your gonna pass me. :yes:

[tubbed69]

subframe looks real good,thats alot of hard work,gm does suck at the welding.

[northwests]

Thanks guys. Looking at a built 5.3 or 6.0. I want reliable decent mileage although not a top priority on the mileage. Just futurizing this bad boy so it will last and be reliable and fun. Wanna drive the doors off this thing. Yes that subframe did take a bit. Finished up the reared today and got the trunk gaps and all looking good. Got a couple little patches to do then on to the tubs. Should be fun. Wish me luck

[northwests]

Slow but steady, just a little update. Got one rear tub done, having a busy year so working a little slow on her, but it's coming. Hope for cabin bodywork complete by summers end.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20130305-00122.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/Northwest--S/media/NorthwestClackamas-20130305-00122.jpg.html)
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00126.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/Northwest--S/media/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00126.jpg.html)
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00128.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/Northwest--S/media/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00128.jpg.html)

[northwests]

Oh yeah I guess I never posted I also found me a little go power. Decided on the 5.3 built, but still reserve the right to go 6.0L if necessary.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20130118-00090.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/Northwest--S/media/NorthwestClackamas-20130118-00090.jpg.html)

[tubbed69]

Great work so far,these projects take forever

[syborg tt]

I am glad your still working on it.

ps I wish I would have made wheel tubs like your. I would have saved a fortune.

Slow but steady, just a little update. Got one rear tub done, having a busy year so working a little slow on her, but it's coming. Hope for cabin bodywork complete by summers end.
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20130305-00122.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/Northwest--S/media/NorthwestClackamas-20130305-00122.jpg.html)
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00126.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/Northwest--S/media/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00126.jpg.html)
http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n14/Northwest--S/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00128.jpg (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/Northwest--S/media/NorthwestClackamas-20130307-00128.jpg.html)

[northwests]

no doubt about it. All good things take time. Thanks. I am hoping to have a runner by the end of next year. I'm not getting any younger and want to drive this motha.

[northwests]

I am glad your still working on it.

ps I wish I would have made wheel tubs like your. I would have saved a fortune.

Thanks a bunch. Yeah it's a little more work but hey what else am i gonna do. Welding is fun. Materials wise about $35.00 per tub. So yes it is a little cheaper for sure. Not factory looking but hey this baby aint going for that stock look anyhows. Thanks for looking all.

[northwests]

BTW Syborg I love your truck. That thing is killer. Did you see my low and slow one in the earlier posts. It aint quick, but thats what the camaro is for. Although I was gonna put my old 350 in her, and changed my mind at the last minute.