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Two-Piece · 08-02-2018, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by cleszkie

Any plans to beef up the rear end? If it were me I'd swap out that 12 Bolt for a Dana 60, or something of the like. That 12 Bolt may not last if you like the loud pedal.

Ill be leaving the 12 bolt, Ive got a 16 ZO6 that makes 700 to the wheels if I need to go fast.

KQQL IT · 08-03-2018, 09:25 AM

The 12 bolt will live forever if it doesnt hook.
Big sticky slicks I might be concerned.

**jocko** · 08-03-2018, 12:27 PM

Very. Very nice. VA Frontrunner question - did that all fit with the stock fan shroud? I agree it looks like a very nice setup, but curious about the shared real estate.

Two-Piece · 08-03-2018, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by jocko

Very. Very nice. VA Frontrunner question - did that all fit with the stock fan shroud? I agree it looks like a very nice setup, but curious about the shared real estate.

I never had a fan shroud being a 6. Looking at how close it is to my rad/elect fan set up Id say you don't have room.

**jocko** · 08-03-2018, 03:23 PM

Copy thanks. Seems that would be a concern?

70chevytruck · 08-04-2018, 06:28 PM

Great truck

Two-Piece · 08-06-2018, 09:24 PM

Started on the Vintage Air system this weekend. I really wanted to do custom hoses so I drove down today and picked up the EZ Clip setup from the factory. Man there nice. So easy to build in the shop and look great. Anybody know off hand what size fitting thread into the factory steering box? Im going to run AN lines to it.

Mike C · 08-07-2018, 08:34 AM

Great truck. I'm swapping a 427 into my short step at some point. I'm in Cedar Park and would love to check out your truck sometime.

My wife's first teaching job was out in Taylor so we used to be there a bunch. You do and car events?

Two-Piece · 08-16-2018, 10:37 AM

So Im getting close to completion. Here's a some pics over the last few weeks.
I shaved the factory heater box and used it to hide the bulkhead plate from Vintage Air.
I got the custom driveshaft although the factory one was correct length. I also added a posi unit to the factory 3:73's.
Ive found my way to mil-spec connectors and I can't go back. I cut the gauge connector off and went the same on them.
I should be able to fire the truck off by the weekend, then I'll build the exhaust next week and button up little things.

davepl · 08-16-2018, 10:49 AM

I'm not sure exactly what you did there, but I like the clean look of how all four lines go into the heater box!

slowcpe · 08-16-2018, 10:57 AM

Slick looking truck. I love the interior color combo.

**Ol Blue K20** · 08-16-2018, 11:39 AM

Looks great!

ncpetersc · 08-16-2018, 12:24 PM

Very nice work!

weq92f · 08-16-2018, 02:24 PM

Super nice looking. That's a first for me with all four lines going into the factory piece like that.

I sort of like the look of a metal bulkhead on metal firewall when done right with all the fittings rigidly connected. But... what you've done is totally unique and all your own.

Well done Sir.

-klb

flip fa ya

72 tigger · 08-17-2018, 06:14 AM

Nice work on the box rework- looks factory. Going to be a sweet ride

yuccales · 08-17-2018, 07:55 AM

Wow. Fantastic looking rig! I sure like the look of lower molding only trucks. Your attention to detail is very evident.

Two-Piece · 08-17-2018, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weq92f

Super nice looking. That's a first for me with all four lines going into the factory piece like that.

I sort of like the look of a metal bulkhead on metal firewall when done right with all the fittings rigidly connected. But... what you've done is totally unique and all your own.

Well done Sir.

-klb

flip fa ya

Thanks. The metal bulkhead is still there behind the factory piece. I just didn't want the smoothed look on this truck, didn't think it fit.

Two-Piece · 08-24-2018, 07:39 AM

Is there a way to post a video?

yuccales · 08-24-2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Two-Piece

Is there a way to post a video?

I don't know, but does it show back tires being burned to death?

Two-Piece · 08-24-2018, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

I don't know, but does it show back tires being burned to death?

No its a idle clip. I have to get the exhaust done and a few little wiring details and it will be done.............for now.

Two-Piece · 08-27-2018, 04:59 PM

This is it all buttoned up. Its getting exhaust done Wednesday. Can't wait to drive it.

**uncle** · 08-27-2018, 06:40 PM

Oh Yeah!

Two-Piece · 08-30-2018, 08:53 AM

Exhaust got fabbed up last night. It will get welded up and should be on the truck by the weekend. I wanted to keep the truck as quiet as possible so I went with 2.5" and some MF chambered mufflers. Im not concerned with how much power it makes just that I can drive it and talk to the passenger.

67 chevelle · 08-30-2018, 09:36 AM

Nicely done , perfect choice of transmissions , after messing with 2004r's and 4l60's/700r4 , I'll never do one of those again , th350 th400 , or 4l80 is the way to go

**LEEVON** · 08-30-2018, 10:13 AM

Wow!

08-03-2018, 09:25 AM	#27
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,254	Re: Finally found my Unicorn The 12 bolt will live forever if it doesnt hook. Big sticky slicks I might be concerned. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-03-2018, 12:27 PM	#28
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Very. Very nice. VA Frontrunner question - did that all fit with the stock fan shroud? I agree it looks like a very nice setup, but curious about the shared real estate.

08-03-2018, 03:23 PM	#30
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Copy thanks. Seems that would be a concern?

08-04-2018, 06:28 PM	#31
70chevytruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 865	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Great truck __________________ 70chevytruck

08-06-2018, 09:24 PM	#32
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Started on the Vintage Air system this weekend. I really wanted to do custom hoses so I drove down today and picked up the EZ Clip setup from the factory. Man there nice. So easy to build in the shop and look great. Anybody know off hand what size fitting thread into the factory steering box? Im going to run AN lines to it.

08-07-2018, 08:34 AM	#33
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Great truck. I'm swapping a 427 into my short step at some point. I'm in Cedar Park and would love to check out your truck sometime. My wife's first teaching job was out in Taylor so we used to be there a bunch. You do and car events? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

08-16-2018, 10:37 AM	#34
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Re: Finally found my Unicorn So Im getting close to completion. Here's a some pics over the last few weeks. I shaved the factory heater box and used it to hide the bulkhead plate from Vintage Air. I got the custom driveshaft although the factory one was correct length. I also added a posi unit to the factory 3:73's. Ive found my way to mil-spec connectors and I can't go back. I cut the gauge connector off and went the same on them. I should be able to fire the truck off by the weekend, then I'll build the exhaust next week and button up little things. Attached Images

08-16-2018, 10:49 AM	#35
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Finally found my Unicorn I'm not sure exactly what you did there, but I like the clean look of how all four lines go into the heater box! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

08-16-2018, 10:57 AM	#36
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Slick looking truck. I love the interior color combo. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

08-16-2018, 11:39 AM	#37
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Looks great! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

08-16-2018, 12:24 PM	#38
ncpetersc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Fuquay-Varina, NC (Just outside of Raleigh) Posts: 237	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Very nice work!

08-16-2018, 02:24 PM	#39
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,219	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Super nice looking. That's a first for me with all four lines going into the factory piece like that. I sort of like the look of a metal bulkhead on metal firewall when done right with all the fittings rigidly connected. But... what you've done is totally unique and all your own. Well done Sir. -klb flip fa ya Attached Images __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

08-17-2018, 06:14 AM	#40
72 tigger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Berne IN Posts: 3,250	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Nice work on the box rework- looks factory. Going to be a sweet ride

08-17-2018, 07:55 AM	#41
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,771	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Wow. Fantastic looking rig! I sure like the look of lower molding only trucks. Your attention to detail is very evident.

08-24-2018, 07:39 AM	#43
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Is there a way to post a video?



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08-27-2018, 04:59 PM	#46
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Re: Finally found my Unicorn This is it all buttoned up. Its getting exhaust done Wednesday. Can't wait to drive it. Attached Images

08-27-2018, 06:40 PM	#47
uncle Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Conyers,Ga. Posts: 7,288	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Oh Yeah!

08-30-2018, 08:53 AM	#48
Two-Piece Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Taylor, TX Posts: 34	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Exhaust got fabbed up last night. It will get welded up and should be on the truck by the weekend. I wanted to keep the truck as quiet as possible so I went with 2.5" and some MF chambered mufflers. Im not concerned with how much power it makes just that I can drive it and talk to the passenger. Attached Images Last edited by Two-Piece; 08-30-2018 at 09:44 AM.

08-30-2018, 09:36 AM	#49
67 chevelle Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: WEST PALM FLORIDA Posts: 1,174	Re: Finally found my Unicorn Nicely done , perfect choice of transmissions , after messing with 2004r's and 4l60's/700r4 , I'll never do one of those again , th350 th400 , or 4l80 is the way to go __________________ 68 Long Fleet , ly6 , turbo 350 , 3-5 drop , original paint , front discs 67 Small window , 7 foot bed , tweaked 6.0 LSX 2004R Medium Olive 58 Apache fleet , 235 , offy intake , dual exhaust , 4 on the floor , red/white 69 Long Fleet , Custom , 6.0, 4l60 , AC , Medium Olive

08-30-2018, 10:13 AM	#50
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