Project:*FRANTIC* the official build-up thread

[Torque]

Well the long awaited beginning of a new project for me has began. This will be my first real resto-rod that I can call my own and know I've been the soul force behind what it will become. I look foreword to the months ahead and the progression of project "Frantic". The bar for this truck has been set very high, so I am hoping all the blood sweat and tears that go into the build-up will result in a truck that I can be proud of. I may be a youngin' but I can keep up with the best of em'.

It all started about a month and a half ago with a basket case farm truck I bought for $900.


The same weekend after I got er' home I was already in tear down mode and ready to clean off all the junk.



I know it is going to be much easier and will birth better results having access to such a great site and the people within it. I'll keep everyone posted with significant progress.

[Torque]

Here are a few of the additions to the project I have been collecting over the past short while.

Seats out of a '01 silverado.


The 68' front end I was ever so lucky to aquire.


The new (to me) small block. HEI, performer intake, edelbrock 750DP, hooker headers, RV cam and lifters.etc. It's all painted and shiney now, will get more recent pictures up shortly.


Big thanks to classicchev for the 68' front end and engine.

[Torque]

Got myself some new tools to help move this project along, and so I'm not always using my dad's equipment. haha.

Compressor: 5 gallon, 3HP.


Set of HVLP guns and a gravity fed touch-up gun.


Air tools


Getting a new welder and my own tool chest within the next couple weeks.

[krue]

Looks like you're off to a good start (except for ditching the GMC clip). I can't cast stones tho, 'cuz my GMC is a 72 chebby now.

[68 short step]

looks like your starting off well. what is your ending goal for the truck?

[Torque]

Originally Posted by 68 short step

looks like your starting off well. what is your ending goal for the truck?

Well I hate to hi-jack the ideas of others but I totally fell in love with this truck below. It is actually the reason why I bought this model and year. It won't be identical, but the overall style and results will be similar.

[Daubs]

Where did you get the spray guns? And if you don't mind, what was price?

Good luck with the project. And keep the pictures rolling in!!!

[Torque]

Originally Posted by Daubs

Where did you get the spray guns? And if you don't mind, what was price?

Good luck with the project. And keep the pictures rolling in!!!

I lucked out big time and got them at a automotive distributor, Princess Auto. I don't think they have branched out into the U.S. yet, but I could be wrong. The 2 HLVP guns came as a set and were $60 CAD. The small gravity fed touch-up was $15 CAD. They were a smokin' deal.

[Billla]

Very cool - I look forward to the pics...LOTS of pics

I think that compressor will struggle with the HVLPs...?