Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb

[BigDaddyV]

Sorry guys the Truck got put on hold for a few. I have to finish the Bird to have a daily driver, the pos dodge just aint workin out. had to spend my truck moneys on new heads for the 85. Hopefully I can make the money back up to get more goodies for the truck

[builtbyKane]

Don't let it get you down. There's always little things to do that doesn't cost much.
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[BigDaddyV]

Thank you Kane. I'm not going to be discouraged. I'm gonna keep rocking money or no.

[BigDaddyV]

Here is what I have been working on as a delay of "game"
Not bad for an old bird.

[BigDaddyV]

Just a lil update on the truck, Heres a pic with the drop blocks and the notchs. Trailing arms setting on frame.

Sold my 17"s and will hopefully have tires for the 22s and the 20s for the front.

[mcbassin]

That is a cool ole bird. Nice progress on the chassis.

[BigDaddyV]

Thanks Mike. My wife gave her to me when we got married and I'm Dieing to get her on the road. I named the ole Bird after my wife. "Rae" for Rachel. She is an amazing woman and I am lucky to have her. She also "Let" me trade my 94 formula for my C10.

[BigDaddyV]

Well I'm gathering material to build a new frame. I'm gonna start from the ground up and just use the front section where the motor crossmember and front bumper mount. Everything else will be hand built by me. I have to build a layout table first then Ill jig up the frame rails and start asymbling (sp?) everything. I'm using 4.75 x 1.5 x .25 tubing for my main rails and cross member pieces.

[builtbyKane]

That's commitment right there! Whatever it takes to do it right. I say go for it.
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[ksshane]

What made you decide to build a new frame?

[BigDaddyV]

I didnt like the way mine was turning out and I know I can build a better frame. Not to be conceded or anything like that I just want my own custom Vess built ( me ) frame that when someone looks at it, they know I love my truck and that it is one of a kind.

[ksshane]

Thats awesome.

Wish I lived closer. I would try to buy your old frame from you. Your skill and talent far exceeds my own.

[BigDaddyV]

I dont know about that bud. Im just analy retentive when it comes to making stuff, cause I want it to be perfect.

[BigDaddyV]

Got Good News! I have most of the material for my frame! and picked up so killa sound barrier And the best part it didn't cost me a thing!


Woot, Now I just gotta get Mom's car fix and out of my basement.... lol

[BigDaddyV]

Well no real updates on my truck right now. Just been gathering materials and Planning the design of my frame. I am going 4 link instead of trailing arms. That has been a hard decision due to the fact that there are so many different ways to bag on 4 link. I like the parallel set up with another Link to the back with the bag closer to the rear bumper. More leverage more lift... Hopefully I can get this all drawn and complete soon. I'm shooting at trying to lay out my frame this weekend and hopefully get it tacked up. Here are some of the ideas I've been looking at. Still undecided...

[BigDaddyV]

Woot got some bucket seats today! Fo free... Well the guy owed me, so we are even on that debt. But anyway. I'll post a pic once I get them home.
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[BigDaddyV]

Got a set of 89 Mustang GT bucket seats for the truck, Gonna have the recovered by Chuck Bench, Master of the stitch! Looking at Black Leather with red, black & grey plaid for the centers. Heres a few quick shots of the seats. Just taking the head rests off first.

[BigDaddyV]

Quick Question... Do you think this is enough sound proof?

I just dont know... hehe

[VWNate1]

No but you're getting there .

Remember to do the inside of the doors too so they'll " THUNK " closed like a Caddy as well as reduce overall sound .

[BigDaddyV]

I was planning on it.

[BigDaddyV]

Alright, I'm back again.... lol
I started to get my frame layed out in the Man Cave.
Once I get a little more done on it I will post some picks.
I also drew up my own 4 link brkts. And found a guy close by to cut them for me.
Here are my hand drawn drafts. Let me know if they look ok?


First time Ive drawn anything in a while. Did these in about an hour.

[BigDaddyV]

well I got them modeled and am generating the prints. Hopefully I'll have them back from the laser company next week.
Here's a few of my models and a print.

[mcbassin]

well I got them modeled and am generating the prints. Hopefully I'll have them back from the laser company next week.
Here's a few of my models and a print.

Models look good. You using Pro-E to model? Doesn't look like Solid works (I use that everyday).

[mikeleeshields]

I like to see fellow designers also. We use NX.

Looks like you have a good design going on.

[BigDaddyV]

Yeah its ProE. I just started using it 2 days ago... hehe but, I have some good teachers. The drawings needs some work. I'm getting there though.
I also have my first sponser my truck. Woot! Thanks to Advanced Laser in Anniston, Al. I will be getting all my 4 link brackets for free! Woohoo!