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how many hours from the time you picked up your truck to present do you estimate that went into building your truck. and let me add they were hours well spent. topping this build is going to be tough. thanks for sharing it and the build.:cool:

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That's gotta be some kind of milestone here! What kinda #'s are you going to be making (H.P.wise) after the addition of these parts? What are your goals or plans for the truck when the parts are on(now that you've showed it and got a few trophies under your belt!)? I'd like to show mine for a summer season of shows, but then its going to be used. Not for a work truck, but for a commuter/cruiser. I've come to realize these projects take on a life or direction of thier own as you begin the build. Thanks for setting the standard for the rest of us!

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I don't really know how many hours I have in it other then alot! It took 2.5 years from the time I started.

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I hope to have between 340 to 360 hp. When I bought my motor it was advertized at 330 hp. Well It's not even close to that. I would be lucky if it were 250 hp, that's why I'm changing everything. You can't have a cool looking truck that's slow, right?:o. As for any future plans, I would like to install a four link. I should have went that route in the first place. I plan on doing a few out of town show such as Goodguy, Paso & Brothers.

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Do I win anything ... mmmmm maybe a t shirt with your trucks picture on it?

Brian ,,,:cool:

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Was that the 330 HP GM long block #12486041 ??

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Have you put the truck on a dyno. I'm sure you know the difference between BHP and hp. You can loose more ponies with an auto trans also(another reason I plan on a T-5 swap for my IROC). Will the 4 link give you better handling? I don't know much about suspension. I look FWD to seeing you in Paso. Daniel u

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4-Links give you a much smoother ride. Not to mention better traction when stomping on the gas. Plus they look pretty sweet!

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No, it was from a engine rebuilder.

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I'm looking for a smoother ride. With the leaf springs I'm using and the "air helper" bags to drive around at ride height makes it a stiff ride. With a four link I can use bags only.

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Cal, Nice work.. Nice touch with the update on the engine parts. Im about 85% with my '56. I need to post all my pics so i can share. I have owned my truck for 20 years but have worked off and on on making it a restorod for about 6 years. I envy your 2 1/2 year project completion.

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Thanks my67chevytruck! Start a thread with those pics, I know we would all like to see them.

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Okay CAL 58 GMC, this is getting ridiculous. As nice as your truck is and you can’t leave it alone. You have a really nice truck there Cal, and its only going be nicer (if that’s possible) with your changes. Did I tell you I went with a 4 link also and wasted all that money on leaf springs. Well I guess its all in a build right?

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You better be careful cal, anymore power from that motor and you are going to need a stronger tranny than a 700r4 :P

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think it should hold up as long as the tv cable is linked propperly , if not theres the bullitproof 4L80E ....... problem with that one : you need a $1200,- compushift to run it .....casching

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Hey Cal have you thought about removing a leaf and rely more on the bag. If the ride is too stiff maybe the bags are not at their optimum height for a good ride. The mounts may need to be moved to run the bag at a shorter height.

Brian ...:cool:

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Dude you are out of control...lol. Actually it is a really cool looking top end you are putting on there. Maybe I will get by there when we come out at Christmas.

Bernie

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Are you done yet.... huh huh... let see some pics.....


sorry for the highjack but does someone know how to subscribe to a thread?

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at the bottom of the page where you do a reply theres a box you can change saying notification type , if you chainge that to instand mail notification you get a mail for the reply on this topic .

you can chainge it on youre profile too so you resieve reply from all topics you have given a comment on

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watahyahknow thanks for the info.

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What can I say, I'm one sick puppy!;) Any progress on your build?

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I'm not useing a 700R4. I have a TCI 350 trans. Any progress on your truck lately?

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Let me know if you all make it out this way.

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I don't have everything bolted in yet, but I thought I would post a pic.

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........................b L I N G........b L I N G !!!!!!!!!!!!............

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I see, didnt you have a 700r4 but ended up buying that streetfighter or whatever? Are you sticking with your current shifter or have you thought about going with a ratchet shifter, I know have fun with mine. Also yes lots of progress on my truck I got all the leaks stopped. That shifter shaft seal was pretty annoying to change out but luckily I had a car lift to use. I also figured out why the truck ran so rough, I ended up having a vaccum leak between the carb and manifold, I guess that tends to happen when you forget to use rtv on the gasket. Now the truck runs really strong, there are quite a few tread marks around my block :D. Regarding the body I am going to go back and fix some of the low spots and dings I missed. Also im taking all of the crap reproduction parts: Door, and Fender off and using the original sheetmetal. I never intended on buying repro parts but was given those 2 things as presents. Sorry but reproduction is not the way to go it really is crap. I am going to end up repainting the whole truck in one shot, same color though. My truck was the first urethane paint my dad had shot so he shot it as if it was Lacquer which ended up turning out nice but not as nice as it could have. It needs more clear on it for the most part. Also painting candy which is transparent if you dont do it all at once you end up with different thickness no matter how good of a painter you are so it turns out a different shade if you look close enough. I guess these sort of things are what happens when you start building a truck at 18 and know nothing. Now that im a bit older and knowledgeable I already see so many of my failures haha. I will snap some pics of the chevy tonight.

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looks great cal

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Sounds like you have made some good progress. From all of the pictures you posted the paint looks good, is it really that bad?

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SChwiiinggg Batter.....

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never said it was bad just not as good as I would like it. Not being able to cut and polish the clear kinda sucks also getting it one color wont be as easy so time to redo it. I feel like ive been redoing everything on it anyway I might as well do the bodywork again to. I also want the interior to be completely painted. I have been messing with the idea about making channels for the rear window and making it functional to roll up and down. I have grown fond of not having that back window in there.

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The back window idea would be cool. Make sure to take lots of pics and post them so we can see how it's done. As for you paint, are you going to use base coat clear coat?

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Cal....... Let's see some interior shots.....:b69:

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actually its a three stage process, base which is a solid red-orange color, then top coat which is the candy orange, and finally clear.

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Cal, Have any interior pics you can share?

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On page 29 (post #721). There is an interior shot from a local car show. At this point it was about 95% complete. The kick panel was not in and the stereo/air pressure guage and swithces were not in either.

Hey dad, now that my67chevytruck mentions it...i dont think you do have any pics of your interior now that its 100% complete!!!

Engine looks good. I wish I could help you this weekend, but with the first snow storm of the season coming in, I could not miss going snowboarding ;)

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That's okay, snow before Dad.cool: As soon as I finish with the motor and can drive her outside I will take a few interior pics.

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That's okay, snow before Dad.:cool: As soon as I finish with the motor and can drive her outside I will take a few interior pics.

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Awesome thanks Cal!!

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Get much done on the engine this past weekend?

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One head on and started on the next, but lost 2 harden washers. So I had to order them.