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22" whitewalls?? Then I'd have to start rolling up the bottoms of my jeans and slickin back my hair. :lol:

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Didn't think diameters....22's are out of my league. 20's? Maybe, but I'm really running Old Skool here and thinking smaller diameter. But, they wouldn't "look" like you want the overall theme to appear.

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That thing is looking good!! I might have missed it but what kind of valve blocks are those?
And the paint color your thinking about with silver pinstripe would be very cool!! :metal:

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Thanks Scott,
I agree about the color. The valves are SMC billet blocks.The're pricey but since my crap is gonna be exposed,I wanted something more pleasing than the usual brass style plumbing.

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Yeah i dont blame you i would show it off too, Keep up the good work it looks awesome!! :metal:

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Thanks Scott,Appreciate it.

I was fitting the core support today and notching and drilling it for the cooling system. Trying to figure out some inner fenders...

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Re: my 98' Streetrod build
 

I can see where those inner fenders will require some creative craftiness to accomplish. I guess that's why I see some w/o any, huh? Wouldn't be so bad if there was less drop on the travel, but then it wouldn't be what it is w/o that feature.

Lookin' good.

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Thanks,
Its been done with both bigger wheels and body drops,trick is to make it eye pleasing but simple. I carved up a trailer fender but not sure I like the look...thats what most guys use.

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I can see that action plus some more action from shrinker/stretcher, planishing hammer, bag and hammer, MIG, TIG, Y3....

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From what you have done with the rest of the truck I'm sure you will come up with something. You may just have to start from scratch and bend some metal how you see fit for them.

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wow!!!! just found this build and read it all....... wow!!!!!

Re: my 98' Streetrod build
 

I see a no no, Jegs and Summit in the same pic on your truck. :lol:

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What about modifying some rear inner fenders in some way from the same body style of bed?

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I have an idea for a fabricated look inner made out of 3/4 square tube w/aluminum sheet over it. Its hard to explain but Im cuttin my losses and ditchin the trailer fender idea.

You know it.Already on it.

Thanks,,,I think.....

I know,and your right.Im done w/Jegs,,,just still had a few parts to use up. They were screwin around,tryin to pull a fast one and wasting my time,,,so they dont get anymore of my money.

Considered it but Im not much for the factory look.The front inner fender area is stuffed so full of tire/wheel I need a hand built piece to accomodate as well as compliment that area.

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I just found this thread also. Really nice job. :metal:

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Thanks Dennis!Stop by anytime.

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What about taking some rear aluminum tubs and seeing if they would work?
Just a thought.
Kim

Re: my 98' Streetrod build
 

Troy, this thing is killer! Your ingenuity is awesome! (as is most of the guys who build anything on this site) Really dig the interior. The paint color/pinstripe/wheel combo will look great! Updates??? How's the inner fender coming?

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Thought about it but I have this idea for a simple fabbed look.Isnt going to match the rears but Im ok w/it,,if it works out...

Thanks,
Ive been working on this slanted frame inner.Plan to bend some aluminum sheet over it w/a 2" return on the inside edge. May not work out and have to ditch but Im likin it so far.

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That 2-inch rolled edge would be neat with some beads rolled into it. Would give it some strength and also add some interest....kinda hot rod-ish.

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to bad you are this far into the body mods. you could have shaved the upper body line. i did it on my 90 i built. you truck is going to be killer!! did you think of maybe doing a dash out of a 59 impalla or something? it is a popular thing with hot rodders. keep up the good work hope she drives as good as it looks!!

Re: my 98' Streetrod build
 

Actually,the edge will be a seperate piece and have some decorative holes drilled into it.Think about it like a piece of cabinet trim on a bare plywood edge.

Thanks for the compliments. I do,however,feel shaving the upper or lower lines destroys the symmetry of the body shape.Makes it look like an import.
As for the dash,,,I wanted a one off style....I think I nailed it.

Thats a pretty truck you have there;).

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Troy, your work and your ideas are spot-on. I hope that the suggestions that we make aren't taken as criticism of your endeavours. You certainly have the upper hand. Truck looks killer!

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Yeah dont listen to us just keep going the way you are :metal: :lol:

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Trucks coming along nicely Troy. Glad to see you have an idea figured out for the inner fenders. Can't wait to see them finished.