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Hello everyone
I would like to introduce my project to your fine forum.Its a 53 3100 on a S10 chassis with a GM performance zz4 350, 8.8 posi with 373 gears, TH350 trans with gear vendors overdrive unit and a 22 gal mustang tank.I will post some pics as soon as i can.

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:hi2:
You had posted this in the wrong section (Pre-47) so I moved it for ya.
:welcoem: to the forum!

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:hi2: and welcome to the forum, lots of great people to help you if needed and learn from you if needed. Sounds like a great build, ready for the pics:devil: we always like pics...Jim

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Anyone have any advice on how to download pics?

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Welcome http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...b3_attachments

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though most of us use photobucket :D
and welcome to this awesome site

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also use the link at the bottom of Ogre's signature to put your build thread in your sig. and :welcome2:

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Thanks for the help!http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...ictureid=20587

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Welcome, this site can always use another truck project....

Marc

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So this is what I started with in 2006. Up until this year my time to work on it has been limited. In the meantime I was purchasing the parts I would need.

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The mock up. I opted to shorten the front of the bed by 4 inches so of course i had to shorten the frame.

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Did a mini tub on the bed.

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CPP brake booster

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Found this new ididit column on craigslist with the 65 impala wheel for $100.00 !!!!! Score !!!

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GM Performance ZZ4, TH350, Gear Vendors overdrive.

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Cleaned and painted frame.

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Chassis assembled thats 8.8 rear end with 3.73 posi that gives me 4 wheel disc and check out the control arms you get those if you find a eddie bauer exploder. Tank is a 69 22 gal mustang with a aeroquip fuel pump kit.

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Great looking project!

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Looks really nice, you are doing some great work...Jim

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Looking great.

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Hi Jan and welcome.

If you're over in Garage Journal you'll know I mean this in the nicest possible way - YOU SUCK!!!

Man, $100 for an ididit column? Craap, I thought I did good getting one for $350.

I like your project, did you paint the frame with catalyzed automotive paint, rattle cans or maybe brush on enamel like Rustoleum? It looks like a very nice job and I'm always surprised how good the various methods look.

Also, what are your mini tubs from? They're very nice.

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1418104383

I miss horn rings.

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Thanks everyone, this project has been a lot of fun for me. I enjoy looking at all your projects, some beautiful trucks being built.;)

Dan, $350. is a heck of a good price! I couldnt get there with my money fast enough then when I got there he threw in the steering wheel. SWEET!!!
The paint is summits catalyzed chassis paint in satin, as you know we cant get it shipped to cali, fortunately, Im only a couple hr's from the sparks NV werehouse.
The tubs are from Tractor Supply cost $30. each and look to be about a 16g. (You will find them in the trailer section)

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So here's more part's that I have accumulated. American Autowire ,NVU Gauges and aeromotive fuel system.
A note on the NVU gauges -Since I was using the mustang sender they calibrated the gauge so that it would read correctly...no charge.:metal:

I need to have a driveline made, anyone have any recommendations? Empire? Denny's?

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Empire and denny's are both top notch builders and there prices are very close, It's all in the shipping. I went with www.dynotecheng.com shaft all great stuff.

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I used Denny's and was happy so far.
Havent been able to put any power thru it yet.

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Just found a cool app for my Iphone its tremec driveline angle finder. I know its not that hard to figure out, but still kind of a neat little app.

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Thanks for the fast response. There are no Tractor Supplies within 50 mile of me in suburban SoCal but I'll check their catalog. Thanks again.

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You will also find them @ most R.V. part houses.

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Installed my fuel pump and rear dif cover today.

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Welcome from So Arizona!

That was a fast build!!

All complete in one day, no suspense and no surprises, very good planning you will be happy with that combo, should last another 50 years.

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Thanks for the welcome solidaxel. I bought the truck in 2006 and its been a slow process collecting parts. The last couple years I finally had time to work on it, today I ordered the driveline from Empire and will hopefully be installing next week.
Im curious what you think about your ZZ-4, I cant wait to drive mine, I have heard a lot of good things about it but dont personally know anyone who has one. Looks like you have 2 so Im thinking you must be happy with them.

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Great build Jan! Looking forward to the next updates.

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Yes, they work great in all kinds of traffic, and I drive them every day and "night".

They were the greatest thing since slice bread........... but then I discovered the LS platform!!

The ZZ 4 work at any RPM I can drive around in 5th gear at 30 MPH and it does not lug with the 3:73 rear gear, That engine is good at all speeds You will Love it

With the 4L60E the computer tells the engine what gear to be in and that one works the best in the city where I do most of my driving.

They both work great at freeway speeds and get fair gas mileage.

Keep spending time and money on these old trucks and they will last for another 50 years !!

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HELP!!! How do I move this to projects and builds?

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Nice ryde looking forward to seeing more photos,keep up the gr8 work.

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Nice...

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Great build! I've got a ZZ4 in mine too, you're going to love the power it has!!

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I have been side lined by knee replacement surgery twice this year, right one in May and left one in Aug. Hoping to get back at it this spring.
In the mean time I enjoy reading everyone's updates:metal: