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Thanks watahyaknow, but I already bought the transmission and I am also trying to keep everything new or rebuilt on the truck.

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Looking good

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This is an extremely beautiful truck, you can tell it's built w/attention to detail...not to mention some killer body mods. Following along with your build gives me even more drive to work on mine. Nothing better than seeing a classic drive down the road. G'luck with the completion and once again, amazing truck!! Can't wait to see it altogether


:phat:

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Thanks Buddy!

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Thanks Project SIKty-5! I noticed your from Fresno. Keep a eye out for my truck at the local show when it's done and come up and say hi.

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I actually live 20 mins south of Fresno...but most people don't know where that is, so I say Fresno. I work in Fresno, though...near the airport. Who did the bodywork for you? I'm doing some of the bodywork on my truck, but I was trying to find a place that I could take it and get some help with the remaining bodywork.

By the way, my name's Chuck.....and I will look for you at local shows, I'm not sure when the next show is, but I do know of a GoodGuys show in Pleasanton in Nov. It's a huge show and real good turn out, and the fairgrounds are beautiful...a show you should consider.

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Hey Chuck,

The body and paint was done at Dave's Custom Paint. He's in Clovis on Barstow just east of Clovis ave. He's not cheep, but he does really nice work. I know about the Goodguys show in Pleasanton. I hoping my truck will be done by then, but I'm not sure. Do you ever go to Caluches (the old Bob's Bigboy show)? What year of truck or you working on?

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Is that the one on blackstone, between bullard and barstow? If so I haven't been out to that in a couple years. Every once and awhile I'd see some classics at Fat Jack's....but that's been awhile too.

I'm building a 1965 C-10 big window 2wd...it was a long bed, but I've cut it down to be 6" shorter than a short bed. Chopping the top about 2", built 2x4 frame rails for it with airbags and laying it over 22s....lot of plans, but it takes awhile.

Look forward to seeing more progress on your truck....ya, the name alone sounds expensive, but nowadays everyone's expensive. Which is why I'm tyring to do as much as I can myself. For the knowledge and to save $$

:metal:

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Bob's Bigboy was there, Caluchis is just north of Barstow on Blackstone. You truck sounds interesting. Will you be starting a project thread? I sure would like to see some pics!

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Okay, I was going to take the chassis to the body shop today, but I had to go into work today because two guys called in sick. So that shot my plans. I'm going to take it in Monday morning to get the cab on. I did get the new TCI transmission install along with a new B&M 2000 stall Hole Shot torque converter and a Derale heat sink trans cooler.

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looking good. I can't wait for the cab to get put on. get hopping we've been waiting long enough. I guess you have to.

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hot dang man!

that thing is pretty, cant wait to get a ride in that awesome looking beast!

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Thanks Man! The chassis going this morning for the cab. I should have it back by Saturday.

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That TCI looks at home in that pic. Good luck on the frame/cab reunion!

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Nice job Cali, very clean looking.

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Thanks Buddy! Where have you been? I haven’t heard from you in a wail. Everything okay?

Thanks Texascowboy! Here's the picture I took after the cab was put on.

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WOW WOW WOW. That looks reallly good.

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WOW Cal you have a beauty there. That is going to be stunning going down the road.


Bernie

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That's one sexy truck! :cong:
Now that's a show truck? What brand and type of clear did they use?

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can hardly wait to see it together ....... that colour is awesome it realy is .

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Cal,

Do you have any close ups of the radiator and AC setup. Is it a stock Radiator or aftermarket. I need that setup for mine.

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I feel like I have been waiting my whole life to see these pics! It was worth the wait!!! It is absolutly Stunning Cal!

All is well, just started the move and I am super busy! We moved the trucks over there on Sunday, pics coming as soon as I get a new battery in the camera to upload. It was tons of fun getting it onto the trailor!!! I wish you luck when you go to trailor yours home my friend (yours is even lower). Thanks for your consern old Friend!

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Cal 58,

Man that looks good, when I grow up I'm gonna be just like you.lol

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Thanks dwcsr! I'm really getting excited about getting it back!
Thanks Bernie! I hope it won't be that much longer before I can drive her down the road!
Thanks Tri5nerd! The clear is PPG.
Me too!!! And thanks!
The radiator is stock and the AC unit is Old Air Products.
Thanks Jebb! I'm sure glade to hear all is well!
Thanks Kabwe! By the way, how is your truck "growing up"?

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Looks like it's about time to change your avatar pic! Truck's coming along NICELY! The color looks amazing!

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Thanks Porterbuilt! Your right, it's time to change my avatar.

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Well my truck is coming along slowly. I just decided to replace the front of the floors, they were not all that bad but it was bothering me.

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Cal, That baby looks fantastic! Nice work man!!!:bling2:

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I had thoughts of replacing my floor pan towards the front. They had some rust, but it was not all the way through the floor. So I had them sand blasted. They were slightly pitted, but since I'm planning on putting DynoMat over the top, no one would ever see it.
Thanks Cowboy! The doors were put on yesterday and the front clip should be going on today.

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Yeah I was thinking the same thing, but when I blasted them it bothered me more.lol So I brought the front floor pans and put them on last weekend. It was worth it, now I am at peace.lol I am a bit addicted to cutting and welding anyway.lol I enjoy it way to much its kind of sick really.lol

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Here's a few more picture of the progress. The doors have been hung and the passenger side fender is on. He also started to color sand the cab for polishing.

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looks great

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Thanks 55ChevyPu!

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great, simply great.

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Thanks Kabwe! That means alot coming from a man who owns an awsome 55 chevy such as yours! Here's a few more pics from today.

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:lol: Awwwwwwwwwww Yeahhhhh!!! Like how the billit wheel looks in there. I gotta find me one of those...

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CAL,
The options and choices you have made are one of a kind.
Great Job. When you get a chance track my PROGRES.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212604

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LOOKS FANTASTIC!
I sence a TOTM in your near future, maybe even a Truck of the year..... You'll get my vote!

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Thanks Buddy! A TOTM award would be a great honor!!!

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Man, that truck looks good.