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Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

I agree that a seam there will look much better....good job :thumbs:

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

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Originally Posted by collins10672 (Post 3194729)

you have a great looking build project.i have never saw a 60-66 bed shortened the way you did it(most people just cut straight down),but it looks fantastic.great welding skills and quality metal finishing.i wish i had your metal working skills.will be sweet truck.keep up the good work.

The way Shrunken66Stroker did it is a better method to insure a straight frame.
Take, for example; cutting it straight down and then being off by 1/16 of an inch. Now multiply that 1/16" by half the length of the frame. It only takes being off by a small fraction to translate to much over the length of the frame.

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

Epoxy primed the tubs. One step at a time. I also went junk yard shopping and got a gas pedal, e-brake mechanism and complete cable set up.

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

I put the hood on and took a mental test drive.

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

Looking good. Did you do a mental burn out? :lol:

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That is looking super cool!!

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 4855065)

Looking good. Did you do a mental burn out? :lol:

There was mental smoke billowing for a good few minutes.:metal:

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

Looks killer .great skills kat!

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Dude that thing looks awesome.....good job

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

Thanks guys. Just makin shtuff up as I go.

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker (Post 4857524)

Thanks guys. Just makin shtuff up as I go.

you need to move to phx :lol::lol:

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

I dig the direction your going - those 8 hole wheels look great - Ive been thinking lately of deviating from my www ol skool look and starting to set my 64lwb up nascar style (i know that probably sounds retarded but the rear suspension is right anyway!) with a similar wheel combo like yours

good job man!

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

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Originally Posted by Dinos63 (Post 4858315)

you need to move to phx :lol::lol:

A little too hot:devil: down there.:lol:

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

I got my headers today.:metal:

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( I ) need to move to pheonix ............. or vegas lol any one have room for one and a half men

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

What kit is that?
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Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

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Originally Posted by exoticmetalworx (Post 4859370)

( I ) need to move to pheonix ............. or vegas lol any one have room for one and a half men

Vegas and Pheonix are way to hot for me. Been there and done that.:waah: Hesperia Ca has the type of weather right in the middle of LA, and Vegas. It's dry but windy. ;)

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

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Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry (Post 4859507)

What kit is that?
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The bends, cones, collectors and straight pipe came from Columbia River Mandrel or www.mandrel-bends.com. The kit is called the ultimate builder kit. The header and collector flanges came from Cone Engineering, which it turns out is the supplier for Columbia River.

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

Thanks Greg. I've been thinking of making a dual exhaust for my Roadstar. It looks do-able with these pipes. :metal:

Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

i just hate ny and all the cool stuff seems to take place in those places

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Make sure you're sitting down if you're looking at prices for 304 stainless. The mild steel isn't cheap either, but I think it will look great after I get it coated. I'm thinking about the Jet Hot coating. Have you ever seen their work?

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Yeah, It looks great. It's like a satin chrome and doesn't discolor.:metal:

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I use cast iron engine paint, but sand blast them first on tube headers.

This paint looks great on cast iron manifolds.

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