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thanks, maybe ill get to it soon

skymangs

I think it looks killer just the way it is!

well, maybe some headlights...

thanks to you also. headlights are overrated lol jk

well I have done a little bit of pant work just to get rid of that awful red, and taken it back to the factory green with distressing to make it match the driver side. Kinda stuck on what to do to it at the moment. The frame thats underneath it is pretty hacked, so i bought another truck that is basically trashed on the outside but I could swap the frame on. Other option is just scratch build a frame with a mustang II front and bagged. Im still up in the air on having it bagged because of past bad experiences, but I have a friend that I trust to do it right and he does good quality work. So who knows at this point

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Keep thinkin, then building.

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Know what you mean, Ill get to it one day I just have to many customer/ personal projects going on at the moment. (50 mercury, 59 ford, 68 barracuda, etc)

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I know what you mean too, time is really hard to come by and when I have a moment it is looking at someone elses project that I am taking on to finish or do another step of the build, some of my own projects have sat for a year to 5 years ubtouched while I would just make money on other builds and buy parts for mine when I can get to it. that is why after owning over 120 hotrods of all types in my life (52 years old now) that I am finally just gettin tired and keeping this one and "if" I ever get the urge will buy another project like you and get to it when I can. That why they are called projects right.:D

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Yea man its tough, I prefer to build stuff by using money made off of other peoples projects. Its tough working a reg 4-60 hr week and finding time to do someone elses project much less my own. But this one will have to stay on the back burner for a lil while until ive gotten my 59 ford mild custom done. If I didn't have too much done to it I would build this one quick but I have too much time and money invested to stop now

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I finally have mine painted and all together.




http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=17876


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new guy here with a new project! here it is so far still alot of finishing work to do !

http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...35632594_n.jpg

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Nice looking trucks fellas.
Bootlegger - I really like your color combo. Very slick interior.

Vince- I like the engine. Did you modify the valve covers or did you buy them that way.
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I actually bought the valve covers.... I'm no were near ready for
Them but I just had to buy them ASAP they are awesome. I can get you the info if your interested! Your truck is amazing by the way man ! I'd love to see more build pics!
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I like the valve covers because they blend the old look on a new motor. No build thread on my truck. It was a long project. Ready to start the next one.

Thanks
Marc
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Wow! Your truck is badA$$.

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Man that body style is so nice, just smooth round fenders, very nice work guys on all posted.

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Thank you sir ! I'm hoping the project moves along pretty good
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Vince that truck is gonna be sick! Where did you get the widened rear fenders?

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Bootlegger...very tastefully done. I like the Gaylord's lid, and the whole interior is killer. What is your steering wheel out of? It goes perfectly with the truck.

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what brand of wheels and the name of them if you don't mind me asking? thanks ray

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Thanks to everyone for the complements, The forum members and their trucks have been inspirational and educational in the build.


youngrodder. Thank you. Your color combo is is excellent also. I was trying to get the early 60's two tone look.


HZRDPAY , The steering wheel is a 59-60 Chevrolet Impala 15 inch replica that came from Southern Rods. It required a bit of extra work to get it to work and fit.

lowdownstar , The wheels are American Racing Torq Thrust II , 15/6 frt and 17/8 rear the rear have a 3 3/4 back space. The knock offs are from Rons Rims got them off E-bay $205. for all 4 with shipping , Quality of the knock-offs are out standing.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/p...ictureid=18081
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Beautiful truck and workmanship. Also like the Impala wheel, it all really fits well together. Like how you think.:cool:

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1 bootlegger....beautiful ride you have there.

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Not quite up at the level of the previous posts but it is afterall on its way (down)

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Shes getting there. Staring to work in the cab now.

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/s...01/image-4.jpg
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looking really good c6_rob loving the simple clean backhalf. really thinking about redoing the setup in the rear of mine!

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c6_rob what air ride are you running on your truck? the setup is nice and clean

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Thanks, its a kit I got off ebay. Tank, 8 valves, 2 compressors and switch box. The brackets and mounting etc are all my own work.

PM me and Ill give you the guys info for the air ride kit.

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Torrance? Hey Neighbor !

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Lookin good:metal: nice and not over complicated.:metal:

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Awesome To The Above Trucks.... Wicked !

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I know the regular wood bed kits look awesome. But has anyone ever seen/or done a sheetmetal/LineX bed ?

I'm throwing around the idea think it would be pretty killer ?
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C6 ... What Rim an Tire Size Are You running looks hot .. Doing a 49 .

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Lowroder, im running a Coker G78-15 tire 3 1/4 whitewall. The rim is 7 or 7.5 wide with center backspacing. Based on my rough calcs this should almost touch the tops of the inner fender wells when slammed. The center backspacing should be ok in the rear with my chevy 10 bolt rear end. Your application may be different so choose the backspacing carefully. Im hoping that when I get together everything fits well (mainly speaking of width not height). It should if I measured correctly.
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Cool tucks
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Cool C6.... I Like The look..

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C6, that's awesome. Clean ride. Is that an s10 swap or original frame?

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Hey c6_rob. Thats a very tidy build. I am in the UK it's just my suburban is over at Starlite Rod&Kustom in Torrance having some work done before it comes to the UK shore

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Thanks guys. Its an original frame.

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I see that done all the time. Usually looks ok. Wood will always look better and be more valuable
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If that's a 22's in front it will be the first time I seen one layed out. I need more info on this one please...

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Someone mentioned the ability to bag an original frame?
Where would one find more info about doing it to a 47-53 frame?

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keithcorcoran the info is definitely on this forum, just got to know what to look for. By what I've gathered here there are basically 2 main ways to drop your ride. One is bagged one is not. For not bagging and the cheaper route look up dropped front axle . the rear can be done by using lowering blocks to keep the original stuff. look up sids dropped axles and they have a write up on how to do it this way.If you want to go the bagged route you will have to go with an IFS (independant front suspension) of some sort. either a front clip or a weld in upgrade. and for the rear you would have to go c-notch and 4-link. here are some keywords to help- IFS original frame bagged original frame 1950 panel

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thanks for the info.
i almost feel like if you're going to do ans IFS up front and nothc the frame you might as well try to find a bagged s10 and do the frame swap.

that's probably because i don't know too much about it but if you're going to go that far with it.. might as well.

i DID see the drop axle writeup on sid's site.. that doesn't look too bad.
not quite as easy as hacking off a couple of turns on a coil spring but not too terrible.

thanks for the info.. i'll start doing some research.