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well not a whole lot of work being done. ive had the flu for the past few days but starting to feel pretty good now.
i got some new parts though
all the parts to rebuild my tranny
new pitman arm
steering u joint
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5484/1...0429bb07_b.jpg

also decided to go ahead and get the front tires ive been wanting since i want this to be the last time i have to make wheel tubs..hahaha
coker 6.70-15 these tires are about 1 1/4 inch taller and 1 1/2 skinnier than the other tires i had. im really happy with the size
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3765/1...e8780e7b_b.jpg
needs more trimming. Im going to try to knock out those wheel tubs next weekend.

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Tires look sweet! and glad to hear you're feeling better...thankfully, I can say I've never had the flu (going to knock on wood now :lol:)

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Hope you get to feeling better and the tires look killer.

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dig the early hood ..... looks wright at home on your truck:metal:

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looks great, cant wait to see it in person

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My ex brother in-law used that same B&M kit. He really liked it.
With all those parts and wheel tubs you're going to be busy.
This year is the longest I've ever had a flu/cold hang on. Glad your gettin over that Flu bug thing.

Looking good. Wheel and tires are sick

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Hope you are back up to speed and feeling 100% again !!

Man those whitewalls look smokin on your truck !!
They really compliment your rims I think.

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Dang this thing is looking killer awesome!:chevy:

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I agree, I like the early hood too:metal:

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man those white walls are sweeeet! As always great fabrication. Custom trucks and bikes, they're never done. But really, would we want it any other way?

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http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3765/1...e8780e7b_b.jpg

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The truck is looking great. I'm diggin the new tires. :metal:

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thanx for all the kind words guys!! well i didnt get a lot done to the truck. started work on the wheel tubs but no pics yet.
i do have a new art pic though. didnt figure anyone would mind
1950 cadillac i saw the car on instagram and just had to draw it
the pic is a little blurry
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/1...e02d6434_c.jpg

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:metal:

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Nice drawing Coulter.

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I likes it.

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WOW! Nice skills.... :c2:

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never been a fan of this year of truck but dam yours makes me want to own one killer work sweet truck man

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Any updates? Just wondering how things are going.

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X2

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thanks for all the comments guys!!! ive been slacking the last couple weeks.. ive got the front wheel tubs most of the way done but i havent taken any pics yet..It is going to be nice this weekend so I plan to finish them up

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well here are some pics of what i have so far..
still gotta smooth them out and flare the sides a little bit.
https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/...0dde0a18_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3776/...b53c393a_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3818/...ef90c14e_b.jpg
also i got a new tranny cooler.
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3809/...5252be3a_c.jpg
my transmission is back from the rebuilder. I plan on painting it this weekend. hopefully going to finish the wheel tubs also

here is a cool little shelf i made for my tattoo machines. Not my idea. i saw one like it on instagram and i had to make one
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/...c02f182f_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7303/1...3f5a8ab2_c.jpg

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I like that shelf. That gives me ideas, ha. Pretty darn kool.

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x2!!!

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Nice job as always.. Like that shelf... Hmmm givin me some idea's..

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Cool, Drawing. When I seen it I thought I have seen a car like that somewhere. I found it, there is one a lot like it down the street from me. Here is a pic.

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thats awsome!! i would love to have that car

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That is a cool ride there.

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Are you welding the front wheel tubs on the inside and out? Lookin' good.......Real Good

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Coulter first I would like to say I like your work so far. Maybe I missed the info. So I guess I will ask a few questions to clear it up for me.

1. What size bags did you use on your truck? 2600 up front and 2500 rear?

2. The drop spindles are for/from what year model?

3. Did you use original upper and lower control arms?
If you did. Do you have to swap ball joints? To which ones?

4. What is the lower control arms pocket depth?

5. What is your rearend from?

6. Did you fab the step notch or buy one?

7. Are the trailing arms longer on long bed then short bed trailing arms?

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You know people love your build when their questions list is this long LOL!

Good work Coulter!

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I know that is right^^^^

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Thats right! And i still need some answers :)

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Can't say for sure, but if Coulter is as busy pushing ink, as we have been in my studio, it may be a minute before he surfaces… :metal:

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Income Tats time of year.... :mm:

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well I still have time. I just got my 65. So all the possibility research and questions are flying right now.

Anyone know if they sell drop spindles for the 65 so tou keep the six lug and drum brakes?

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Yea , you can use newer drop spindles, say 73-87. And there are aftermarket 6 lug rotors that will slide right on.

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yessir i am.. dont know if it is necessary but i love to overdo stuff.
ive been slacking lately so im still not done with them...i will get more pics when i finish them up

im not completely sure but i think the arms are the same for both

hahaha thanx :metal::metal:

:metal::metal:

sorry man ive been slacking big time on my build thread lately. ive been getting alot done this past week so it will be a runner again in no time

lol ya i have been pretty busy with tattoos lately. do you tattoo also???

:metal::metal::metal: i just got some new ones the other day
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7408/1...c2680b1d_c.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2757/1...b1b5fcf8_c.jpg

updates real soon.. the engine and trans are back in..

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Updates Coming...:metal:
and yes, been tattooing for the past 23 years

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o sweet man its always cool to see another artist :metal::metal::metal::metal: do you have a website or anything? what shop do you work at?

well sorry not many pics but a lot of work has been done lately..

here is a short list of other mods i did to make the engine fit how i wanted it to without the oil pan hitting the ground when layed out.

installed 8" deep oil pan (had a 9" pan)
spaced the engine mounts up 1/2" and slotted the holes a little more to move the engine back a 1/2" also (needed more room for a flex fan)
the crosslink for my steering was hitting the oil pan so i had to mod it to make it fit (picture below)
modified the tranny crossmember for more room for the exhaust and also made it two peices cause it was near impossible to get it in and out without removing the exhaust.

here are a few pics
tranny crossmember mod. since i made it thinner i welded some flat stock on the front and back to help beef it up. It is super easy to install now :metal::metal::metal:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7202/1...9b104682_c.jpg

everything is hooked up and ready to go except for the radiator. I had to move the mount and little bit further forward to clear the new fan..
btw i went with the flex fan because at idle it would start to heat up with that electric fan. i plan on running both fans just in case. i also added a different tranny cooler instead of trying to use the radiator to cool the engine and tranny so it should be good to go now :metal::metal:
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3667/1...b9dd9cb7_c.jpg

new tranny cooler. not real sure if i need a fan on this??? i was thinking of making a little scoop that will direct air toward it while going down the road. anyone have experience with one of these?
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7174/1...446552de_c.jpg

steering u joint welded in place. installed new bearings in the column and shortened the shaft an inch shorter than stock so i could adjust the column more forward to get the steering wheel further away from me :metal::metal:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7002/1...8424f1e8_c.jpg

here is the steering crosslink after i modded it.. i welded it back together then went overkill by adding gussets and boxing it in all the way around where it was welded together cause i dont wanna take any chances
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2861/1...29db9b86_c.jpg

all i really have left now is finish the wheel tubs. mod my hood hinges some more and install the front clip and radiator :metal::metal::metal::metal: