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Here's the smoothed front fenders.
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/9...54d872ec69.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2848/9...1b565d696c.jpg And the firewall.. there were 64,000 holes in it (when it snowed outside, it snowed inside - no joke) Now, it's nice and smooth. Don't like the original factory design missing but that's fine. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7318/9...5848c10c9d.jpg And finally, a couple butt shots; http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2891/9...7a205014b0.jpg Notice the reinforced frame since modifications had to be made to get the springs to sit properly. That's 1/2" plate.. on both sides as opposed to boxing the inside of the frame rail. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3693/9...06e1309235.jpg |
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Looking good.
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Thanks!
To date, we've gone from this (in 1992) http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6215/6...6318580715.jpg http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6055/6...cb34c93cce.jpg To this (today) ... shop just texted me this pic; http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7364/9...36f7256917.jpg It's a truck again! That's a static drop. Jag in the rear and Camaro in the front. Still playing with wheel / tire sizes though. Amazing what a little "Attitude Adjustment" will do. /Ken |
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Looking very clean so far.
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Thanks, another thing I just noticed is they've started smoothing out the dash as well...
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http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5462/9...a49289ecde.jpg
Still got the glove box to close up.... Got big plans for the new dash ... stay tuned!! Here's a teaser... http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5467/9...3883deb325.jpg |
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Looking good.
Kim |
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Got the Dawg house assembled. Wheels and sheet metal line up nicely with the Camaro Clip installed.
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If possible, get a pic of how the front core support mounts were made. Im about to make mine. Curios how they did yours. Mine is z'ed 3.5 inches. Makes the steering box in the way of the mount.
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... and the work continues.
Here's the factory Grill http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5490/9...4dfa53b4cb.jpg Mock up of the new version http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7387/9...7f36c48cdb.jpg Notice the holes under the headlight area... those are for the LED turn signals and driving/parking lights. Dash is smooth now and notice the area below the back window for the third brake light to live... plus closed up the fuel filler on the side. http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2816/9...0d25789518.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7430/9...ba12bcef25.jpg Mocking up gauges, AC vents, etc. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3666/9...a20d4d53fe.jpg Here's a couple other frontal shots. http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3689/9...3e07ab2da7.jpg http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2858/9...5c3854f7ea.jpg |
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Wow, you do awesome work! You have a really large workshop! What other projects do you have going on a once?
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Looking good.
I'm doing something similar with my grill. I just haven't figured it out yet. Kim |
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Nice to see that you are making progress, the stance is looking good!
I am planning to use a Jag irs on my 57 panel, so I'm curius if if you had any trouble with it?! Did you have cut out of the inside of framerail to make room for the springs? Did you use the xjs 6 axle (61" wide)? Would love to see more pics of it Best of luck with rest of the build! Posted via Mobile Device |
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Got some new goodies for the truck;
New column http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3730/9...a4fc2256_c.jpg New Gauges http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3738/9...e19d394a_c.jpg Probably install them here http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5337/9...d5187cef_c.jpg Additional LED's for the rear http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/9...4b73efbb_c.jpg New LED Tail Lights http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2873/9...46c462d7_c.jpg Gonna remove the old ones, smooth out the holes and paint the new ones to match the exterior color. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7418/9...3ee7476a_c.jpg Still trying to decide on exterior color. I'm looking at a candy similar to this or a REALLY dark midnight blue. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/9...9ca6750f_c.jpg |
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Sweet truck!
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Nice gauges. What brand are they?
Rich my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185 |
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Looking good.
Those are some nice gauges. Kim |
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good work so far
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Thanks, yes, they are Omega's. Picked them up at a local show.
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Really nice work on the lighting department!
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