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Henney 01-12-2015 12:23 AM

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Hey skymangs, what did you do for your air intake? Any pictures?

traderdan 01-28-2015 11:08 PM

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Nice build. I have two AD body's 48 and 50. I'm gathering parts and pieces to build them. love seeing new ideas and swings on how to's to them. keep up the good work.

skymangs 01-29-2015 10:25 AM

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Thanks, I don't have an air intake setup as of yet. I haven't found anything I really like!

IWanna49 02-26-2015 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by skymangs (Post 6712339)
Here is what they look like mocked up on the running board. I then painted them 2000 deg. paint, and I will bake them before I install the exhaust. Last pic is the driver side tip.

Chris,

Did you mount the exhaust tips to the running board? If I missed that somewhere, my apologies!

Greg

skymangs 02-28-2015 01:15 PM

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Sure did. 94 z28 tips (modified of course). Should be pics earlier in this thread

skymangs 05-01-2015 10:26 PM

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Got some updates on the 49... Finished up the wiring, installed a custom auto sound stereo, did a bunch of little stuff to get it roadworthy, and drove it to it's first car show 2 weeks ago.

skymangs 05-01-2015 10:36 PM

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I also added all green led dash lights and finished the end caps on the dash. Next week it goes to Ron's Auto Trim for door panels, carpet, and kick panels. Door panels are being finished in '55 Bel Air chrome, pattern, and arm rests.

oldman3 05-01-2015 11:01 PM

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Chris, truck looks great...Jim

skymangs 05-02-2015 12:22 AM

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Thanks Jim. I also added remote start, the power windows and door poppers are also functions l now. Having a hard time uploading the remote start vid. I'll try it from my pc tomorrow.

Advanced Design 05-02-2015 07:42 AM

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Chris, I just love this truck.

IWanna49 05-02-2015 08:37 AM

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Agree with all of the above. Outstanding work! Absolutely love the dash!!

maxdog51 05-02-2015 09:02 AM

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Congrats on getting it on the road and to a show. I love the custom work, it's one great looking truck.

-Frank

skymangs 05-02-2015 09:37 AM

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Thanks guys. I'm pretty excited about finishing this one up. It's been a long time under the knife.

skymangs 05-02-2015 11:25 AM

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Here's the link to my remote start video. Pretty cool having a '49 with remote start! Really surprised some people at the car show!

https://www.facebook.com/OSGcustoms/...type=3&theater

Advanced Design 05-02-2015 12:27 PM

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Well that's cool! What product did you use?

skymangs 05-02-2015 12:33 PM

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Cheapie off of ebay. I think it was $50. Has an alarm with prox. Sensor, and I programmed it to kill power to the door poppers when the alarm is armed. It also pops the doors via remote.

skymangs 05-12-2015 09:01 PM

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Got a new toy yesterday. Set to work immediately this morning making my first ever 1 off LS engine cover.

skymangs 05-12-2015 09:05 PM

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Here's the finished cover, trimmed in '57 fuel injection flags and script.

oldman3 05-12-2015 11:16 PM

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Very nice Chris, looks great...Jim

Advanced Design 05-13-2015 08:15 AM

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Hey, I saw that on FB! Really nice! Now I want one.....

solidaxel 05-13-2015 09:38 AM

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Looks great, I like it !!

skymangs 05-13-2015 10:55 AM

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Thanks guys. That was the prototype. I'm going to try to make a unique cover for each LS swap I do, no two exactly the same.

solidaxel 05-13-2015 11:16 AM

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What are the plans for the coil covers, or are you going to cover them?

skymangs 05-13-2015 12:13 PM

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I was going to cover them, but now I think it would be too much. I kind of like seeing the coil packs.

Spblack 05-13-2015 12:40 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by skymangs (Post 7169609)
Here's the finished cover, trimmed in '57 fuel injection flags and script.

how well does your truck run with the maf sensor so close to intake? any problems?

solidaxel 05-13-2015 01:44 PM

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YES, we are just about the same distance with a MAF but it is still in the garage!
starts and idels

skymangs 05-14-2015 04:47 PM

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Mine runs great with the MAF right in front. If your MAF is not screened, having it within 6" of a bend can cause un-reliable readings due to the turbulence created by the bend.

solidaxel 05-14-2015 06:03 PM

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So you are saying that a stock screened MAF will work fine in this location?

skymangs 05-18-2015 12:51 PM

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Yes. It's the turbulance from corners too close to the sensor that mess with it.

Coldshot 05-18-2015 02:43 PM

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Truck is awesome, along the lines of the look I'm gonna be going for.

skymangs 05-18-2015 07:46 PM

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Thank you... it's been s blast to build!

skymangs 06-28-2015 11:03 AM

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Door panels are finally finished. They came out exactly like I envisioned!

chev3600 06-28-2015 12:17 PM

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Wow. Great job on the door panels.

FarmerSid 06-28-2015 01:01 PM

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Awesome!

oldman3 06-28-2015 03:11 PM

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Chris, interior looks great, nice job...Jim

skymangs 06-28-2015 08:49 PM

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Thanks guys. Bed wood is next, then carpet and headliner. Trying to get it buttoned up for Midwest All Truck Nats. Then in October she'll go up for sale. Making room for the next shop project truck!

4DSEVEN 06-29-2015 06:57 AM

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Interior looks great, congrats!

skymangs 06-29-2015 12:10 PM

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Ty. I'm loving it!

skymangs 07-07-2015 09:26 AM

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Here's a couple of the newly completed bed.

Advanced Design 07-07-2015 09:55 AM

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The bed looks good and I like the tilt. Very nice.


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