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Mike D's 50 pickup build
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
To explain pics above, I got TCI's Custom front IFS with GM big brakes and Ridetech bags. If you look at the pic of the with the front IFS you'll notice that its fully slammed and there is almost no camber which s pretty sweet. Hard to see in pics but this is really nice stuff. Was kinda drooling when i was opening the boxes.
The rear is TCI 4 link with Ridetech bags. It's going to be mounted to a ford 9 inch. Front and rear suspension will have sway bars. I am in the process of c notching the rear and installing the fronts. Will completely box the frame with the Tig welder. I have made the decision to Install Billet precision lengend Mag wheels in 20x10 rears with 4 " B/s and 18x7 fronts with 3 1/2" B/S. So will have to shorten the rear axle and frame. Will set the rear to front rake at 2 degrees. Did mock-up measurments fully slammed, with the wheels selected, floorboards will be approx 2 inches from the ground. Installing 6L LS LQ4 engine from a 1 ton wrecked chevy express van. Checked out the Con Rod caps and bearing are in great shape. Putting a Comp Cam xtreme tri power plus and will use factory intake manifold and reclamed wiring harness from truck. As a reference, we just put a 62 Apache truck with the same engine camshaft configuration and got almost 400hp at the wheels so that is good enough for me. I have a Dyno at work which is a pretty sweet toy. The tranny is a 4l80e. This is the look i'm going for. http://stancewords.stanceworks.netdn...bagged-old.jpg Here's a better pic of the front end. ![]() Last edited by Thesilverfox; 06-28-2016 at 09:16 PM. |
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
Old truck with lots of new parts..hard to go wrong with that..be a good looking ride when done..patina finish?
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
nice clean start!
are you going to use that 47 gmc grille? thats a 1.5 year only piece, and my favorite. I did a 47 gmc last year.
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
The fun begins! Will be following along. dug
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
I'll tag along, looks good so far and sound like a great build...Jim
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
I'll follow along as well.
-Jonathan-
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
I'll be following along, will be a cool truck.
Mike
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
Looking good!
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
Engine pretty much done detailing. Cam should be here in a few days. Got a new timing chain and behive valve springs also. Don't know what size pushrods I need so will install cam first and figure it out. Buddy's got a fancy adjustable pushrod for me to use.
![]() So finally started the cab, scary stuff in there. It's tough to fix a cab while maintaining that rusty exterior. Anyway this pic is when i was getting started this morning. Made pretty good progress but forgot to take pic. ![]() Frame is now getting put back together and rear axle width is figured out. Am putting 10" wide tires with 315r35 20" tires. Frame is presently beeing narrowed. Will tub it from the inside. Will post pics soon. All rivets have been removed and nuts welded-in instead. Lots going on this week. Am on holidays. Got a lot of ol'school hot rodders taking a look at my project and they dont get that Patina lowrider stance i'm going for, lol. Last edited by Thesilverfox; 07-06-2016 at 09:28 PM. |
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
Right on man everything is looking great! I was in Lethbridge last weekend for the street wheelers weekend. I hope to trailer my 49' to down there to Battle at the Bridge for next years show.
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
Man that frame is looking really good. Keep up the great work!
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
Thanks, it'll be ready for some serious LS power. Next step is to get me some Dutchman 31 spline axles and some rear willwood brakes. Also have the tank and fuel system to mount. Cant wait to get the wheels but am running out of cash so will have to wait a few months. I was checking out Billet specialties and really like the mag series but have found some 20 inch smoothies on their facebook page so will look into that. The axle has been shortened to 50 inches so it will take some 20x10's in the rear. Also the slammed ride height will set the boards 2 inches of the ground without having to raise the box or notch the frame. I also have a rear sway bar in the rear if you can see so it should handle well.
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Re: Mike D's 50 pickup build
wow dude... awesome framework. this is a great build
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