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N2TRUX

10-09-2011 01:01 PM

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Daang dude that looks sweet! Thats gotta set a fire under you to get her finished soon.

lolife99

10-09-2011 04:43 PM

Re: Project: Ginger

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX (Post 4943773)

Thats gotta set a fire under you to get her finished soon.

Usually as I start to get motivated,... something happens to slow me down.
I should have named this truck "Two Steps".
Because everything is "2 steps forward,... and 3 steps backwards".

babyblueoval

10-09-2011 10:12 PM

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Wouldn't that be 5 steps?????? :hm:

creepdogg

10-09-2011 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 4943138)

Thanks.
I like the grey centered wheels with the bronze paint.
Just not these wheels.

Thanks Ray.

Not much of an update.
Still have a LOT to do,...

I may have to take you up on that.
They will probably end up on my red '69 swb.
But I'll have to switch it to 5-lug first.

Did you have to modify them 338's to get them to fit? I thought I heard somewhere they don't have the exact backspacing or something? Maybe I am wrong, they look damn nice on that truck though!

Painter D

10-09-2011 10:59 PM

Re: Project: Ginger

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 4944092)

Usually as I start to get motivated,... something happens to slow me down.
I should have named this truck "Two Steps".
Because everything is "2 steps forward,... and 3 steps backwards".

Happens that way for me too ,on just about every project I work on ,so atleast you're not alone.;)

timzrides

10-09-2011 11:47 PM

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Looking good. I have a odd ball question. I've noticed a few of these home made jack stands. Is that regular 2x4's with 3/4 plywood in between? thanks

lolife99

10-10-2011 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by timzrides (Post 4944934)

Looking good. I have a odd ball question. I've noticed a few of these home made jack stands. Is that regular 2x4's with 3/4 plywood in between? thanks

Yes.
I think the bottom layer has 2x6's.

These are very handy.
I stole the idea from n2billet!

lolife99

10-10-2011 12:03 AM

Re: Project: Ginger

Quote:

Originally Posted by creepdogg (Post 4944824)

Did you have to modify them 338's to get them to fit? I thought I heard somewhere they don't have the exact backspacing or something? Maybe I am wrong, they look damn nice on that truck though!

I have 73-87 Light Duty spindles with 1" rotors.
And a Dropmember up front.
They fit perfect.

lolife99

10-10-2011 01:21 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by babyblueoval (Post 4944724)

Wouldn't that be 5 steps?????? :hm:

Exactly!

72BlckButy

10-10-2011 10:39 AM

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Grey centers are the only wheels I would run on this truck.

Awesome progress Keith. Looks good laid out on those 338's.

creepdogg

10-10-2011 10:46 AM

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Im not usually a fan of grey centers, but you got me thinking now ;)

stealthy '69

10-10-2011 06:55 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 4943138)

Thanks.
I like the grey centered wheels with the bronze paint.
Just not these wheels.

Maybe something like these, :D

72BlckButy

10-10-2011 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by stealthy '69 (Post 4946149)

Maybe something like these, :D

How big do those go Matt?

I know Keith and I doubt this thing will run anything smaller than 20's.... :D

stealthy '69

10-10-2011 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy (Post 4946171)

How big do those go Matt?

I know Keith and I doubt this thing will run anything smaller than 20's.... :D

Good question, I'll look and see what I can find out.

Edit: I googled 20 inch salt flats and found this site. There's not much info there or on the American Racing website, but maybe they can email something out.
This site has 20X8 and 20 X9.5

http://www.hubcap-tire-wheel.com/Ame...al-Wheels.html

stealthy '69

10-10-2011 08:15 PM

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http://www.fastlanespeedandrodshop.com/index.html

These guys are out of Mission Ks, their ebay site has the 20's listed but not on their site.

N2TRUX

10-11-2011 10:31 AM

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Those are all good looking wheels. The only problem with them is the are not soft lip. The step lip makes the wheels look much smaller, and doesn't have the same visual impact. Trust me on this one...;)

big_al_71

10-11-2011 11:42 AM

Re: Project: Ginger

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolife99 (Post 4944092)

Usually as I start to get motivated,... something happens to slow me down.
I should have named this truck "Two Steps".
Because everything is "2 steps forward,... and 3 steps backwards".

Main reason I have been procastinating on upgrading more stuff on my truck. I hate problems and complications specially when I already have my truck finished for three years. then I see all of you guys building this amazing trucks and it makes me want to continue.

chevy88

10-11-2011 11:44 AM

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Nice clean project. I agree that without a booster on the master cylinder I find the brakes do quite well and alot cleaner. How much was that wilwood master cylinder worth??

big_al_71

10-11-2011 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy88 (Post 4947344)

Nice clean project. I agree that without a booster on the master cylinder I find the brakes do quite well and alot cleaner. How much was that wilwood master cylinder worth??

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-260-8555P/

I had asked that question and keith had sent me it...

chevy88

10-11-2011 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71 (Post 4947347)

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/WIL-260-8555P/

I had asked that question and keith had sent me it...

Thanks Al, I must of missed that.

lolife99

10-23-2011 08:09 PM

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Made some small progress on Ginger.
I dug out my NOS core support and installed the LF fender,... finally.

This fender had a nasty dent right on top of the bodyline and wheelwell.
I wish I could say I was like n2billet,... but even with his expert advise,... I couldn't seem to get this dent worked out.
So I took it to a "friend of a friend" who hammered it out for me.
It's not perfect,... but it's 100 times better.

The LF Slosh Tub got bolted in, after careful cutting and grinding.

I also spent an hour or so trying to hammer out a dent in my original grille shell.
It will be nice enough for a driver,... but I'll be using a new outer grille on this truck.
Here's a couple pics of todays progress.
(sorry for the crappy pics)

VA72C10

10-23-2011 08:44 PM

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Looks good!!! Nice work :chevy:

big_al_71

10-23-2011 08:49 PM

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Looking good.....

gearys 5600

10-23-2011 09:10 PM

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LOOKING VERY GOOD !! You are making me want to air ride my 69..

67cheby

10-23-2011 10:08 PM

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nice progress !

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