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i like the bed it looks great it will probably look alot better without being able to see the welds or the lines where it was welded cant wait too see this truck done

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hell ya that looks bad a$$! glad to see you updating your thread, one thing about making everything for your truck its personalized! looking at the picture of the motor with that tall breather and if you run it you'll have to cut the brace in the hood for it, anyways great looking truck and keep us updated

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Thanks man! Yeah, I haven't decided exactly how I'm going to do the air cleaner.....I'm kicking around building some sort of cold air setup.....too many ideas rolling around my head :lol:

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the proportions look awesome!! the truck looks great and the frame bracing makes me jealous.... keep it up and post pix often

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Thanks man :) I think the proportions are going to be spot on.....and I'm going to try and post pics more often ;)

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Progress looks great!!!

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any new progress on this amazing build :chevy:

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Yeah, I'm just slow about posting.....got some work done on the bed floor framework, made an adapter plate to mount the hydraboost on the firewall, and got my seats. I'll post some pics by the end of the weekend.....promise :)

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Hey Mechanic77. Nice! Where did you get the parts and design for the watts link? Did you just buy parts or a kit? I have been going with a panhard but like the watts as well. Dilemma?

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Thanks! I fabbed everything except the links themselves, they're teflon lined 5/8" rod ends and aluminum links from Speedwaymotors....the center pivot and frame mounting plate are made out of 1/2" plate that I had my buddy cut on a cnc plasma table and another friend machine the pivot to accept a couple of common sealed bearings.....if you need any close-up pics of the setup, let me know :)

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Thanks for the info. Was planning a panhard but your watts is NICE. Dont have a friend to build the propeller though.

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No problem....and I know I'm very lucky to know the right people.....it's not always what you know, but who you know ;)

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Here's an update for everyone.....

Fuel tank is done other than leak checking, polishing, and final assembly.....and I haven't drilled mounting holes in the frame yet....

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Bed floor frame work is almost done....just need to do the center bed mounts and a couple more tubes.....

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....and the rear tubs will get widened roughly 3"

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I also bought a steering wheel and my seats :)

Lecarra Mark 4 three spoke billet wheel with black leather wrap
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Corbeau FX1 in black cloth
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I'm just waiting on my buddy to cut my seat brackets....out of stainless steel ;)

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.....and I got an adapter plate fabbed up for mounting my hydraboost

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That's all I've got for now :smoke:

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You are a true artist. Very nicely done.

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Nice! What hydroboost did u use and what pedal setup are you going to use.

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Thanks man! I've never considered myself an artist, but I suppose everyone is artistic in their own way :)

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Thanks!....the hydraboost was an ebay score, I believe it's from an Astro van.....as far as the pedal goes, I'm going to use the stock pedal....with some mods of course ;)

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Awesome Fab skills I'm subscribed...Vernski :sumo:

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Nice work. Truck looks great.

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A buddy of mine just showed me this build. While I don't know how I managed to overlook this thread before, I know that I want to see it all come together. Very cool work so far, and a lot of good ideas put to use. I'm in :)

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Thanks guys, I'm anxious to get it done too ;)

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boy that bed is really the perfect length. I wasnt a big believer when you told me about it but consider me converted.

and you guys calling andy an artist should see his bike, thoughtful and completely tasteful updates. most will just throw whatever is popular at their rides but these are real groundbreaking mods going on here.

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Thanks joedoh! I just hope it turns out as well as it looks in my head :)