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shadow1967 08-30-2012 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 5554545)
Looking good. Lots of engineering going on there.
Kim
That's the ex-electronic engineer in DAD. Thanks Kim57.

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Coming along nicely!!
Thanks ChuckDriver.

OrrieG 08-31-2012 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by shadow1967 (Post 5566970)
Just was reading some post I had missed while trying to make the show. Do you really need AC in Idaho? Or is that for trips? and I'm sure that 4" tube would bring in alot of air, if you stick it out the window at 60mph.
Yes, in the southern desert part, and it seems to get worse every year. From mid june to mid september historic average high is above 80 peaking at 92 around the third week in July. This year we had like 10 days the highs were over 100, and 48 out of 50 consecutive days the highs were over 90. I'm adding ac to my truck and the Chevelle when it gets its turn.

shadow1967 08-31-2012 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Lindley (Post 5566807)
cant wait to see full frame and drive train.once very cool
If everything goes well tuesday or wednesday.

shadow1967 09-01-2012 10:10 PM
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Removed gas tank to install air ride stuff, brackets etc., and installed our new 1000hp axles from DDS. Fuel tank reinstalled and started reinstalling front suspension. Now 4 months 14 days and 3 hrs. later we have a roller.

Tomorrow we will be starting to install the fuel, brake and air lines. We need to be done by monday becuase we can't find our tools any more.

Chevette 09-01-2012 10:40 PM
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Lookin' good. I bet it feels nice having it on the ground. Now the sad part is tearing it down for paint. :lol: At the rate you've been progressing, I'm sure you'll have it painted and the cab/body on in no time. Good luck going forward.

Kim57 09-02-2012 01:05 AM
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Your frame is really looking nice.
What are you doing for paint?
Kim

shadow1967 09-02-2012 03:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Chevette (Post 5569984)
Lookin' good. I bet it feels nice having it on the ground. Now the sad part is tearing it down for paint. :lol: At the rate you've been progressing, I'm sure you'll have it painted and the cab/body on in no time. Good luck going forward.
Painter friend has an opening in his schedule for jan/feb time frame so I'm shooting for that.

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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 5570203)
Your frame is really looking nice.
What are you doing for paint?
Kim
Duponts PPG with rock guard on top.

Larry Lindley 09-02-2012 08:04 AM
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Wow all the hard work shows,its nice when a plan comes together.that looks to be camaro rear is this correct.should have avery good weight balance.keep up the good work.

shadow1967 09-02-2012 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Larry Lindley (Post 5570362)
Wow all the hard work shows,its nice when a plan comes together.that looks to be camaro rear is this correct.should have avery good weight balance.keep up the good work.
Yes, it's from a 2010 camaro ss with 14.4 rear disc brakes and 3.45 ratio.

shadow1967 09-02-2012 11:32 AM
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Here's a few more shots while I'm waiting to goto branch....

shadow1967 09-08-2012 09:30 PM
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Well got my front frame thru fitting installed. And straightening coil tubing sXXXs.

Kim57 09-08-2012 11:43 PM
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Nice work.
Kim

ChuckDriver 09-09-2012 08:53 AM
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Gettin' there!

BC Toy chest 09-11-2012 12:11 AM
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:metal:GR8 work, nice ryde.:metal:

shadow1967 09-11-2012 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 5582441)
Nice work.
Kim
Thanks. Been busy with plumbing problem and it was not with the truck.

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver (Post 5582783)
Gettin' there!
Thanks, Wheres that 25 hr.

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Originally Posted by BC Toy chest (Post 5586306)
:metal:GR8 work, nice ryde.:metal:
Thanks. I keep stepping foward, I think!

shadow1967 09-26-2012 07:23 PM
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Have not worked on the truck that much due to a weasal of a neighbor. He reported me to the county inspector for having abandoned vehicle in my driveway. Granted, one was the cab chained to the avacodo tree next to my driveway. And it was not on the dolly like in the pic.

Now with the case CLOSED. We can continue, getting things ready for sandblasting on Monday.

Wheelie 09-26-2012 10:00 PM
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Looks good, tell your neighbor he's a douche!

Kim57 09-26-2012 11:04 PM
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I had a neighbor call about a car once also, or maybe it was just my wife because she didn't like it either.
Kim

chevythechief 09-27-2012 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by shadow1967 (Post 5614429)
Have not worked on the truck that much due to a weasal of a neighbor. He reported me to the county inspector for having abandoned vehicle in my driveway. Granted, one was the cab chained to the avacodo tree next to my driveway. And it was not on the dolly like in the pic.

Now with the case CLOSED. We can continue, getting things ready for sandblasting on Monday.
Isn't it funny how people care more of their neighbours matters than their own? I dont't know why they are laying their energy on everybodey else than themselves? Maybe they are just envious of NOT having a nice Chevy truck in their garage.. :)

Very nice work you do, keep upp the good work!

OKGMC4 09-27-2012 06:44 AM
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I have a piece of crap neighbor like that as well. He called the city on me because I parked my Ram in the grass while I backed out and took my GMC for a spin. Now I have to play musical cars to get my truck out and heaven forbid I park on actual earth because it violates city code...may he die the death of a thousand venereal diseases!

All the frame work looks awesome. This thing is gonna rock for sure.

shadow1967 10-01-2012 05:15 PM
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Well its on the road again. Sort of.....40 pcs. sent to sandblasters. We will see how much metal we get back, Still 40 pcs.!

Chevette 10-15-2012 07:04 PM
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You get your hot rod back from the blaster yet?

shadow1967 10-15-2012 08:06 PM
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Chevette,
quick reasponse is yes. Received about 1:30pm, then started spraying with PICKLEX 20(acid base coating as seen on trucks). Need a shower and some FOOOD! Pics tomorrow of the swiss cheese.

shadow1967 10-16-2012 11:20 PM
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Well here are the bad parts.....

shadow1967 10-16-2012 11:26 PM
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The good, well sort of.... Found a wrench!


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