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Old 09-06-2010, 03:57 PM   #51
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Cant wait to see this one done..
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Old 09-06-2010, 05:49 PM   #52
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mmmmmm.... makes me want to build another!

Good work on your patch panels, thats quality right there lol
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Old 09-18-2010, 07:04 PM   #53
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Generally not a good idea to use blocks on the front axle, lots of side loading from the steering.
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Old 09-18-2010, 07:10 PM   #54
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I have some detail shots of a tri five truck that was at this past year's Lonestar Roundup here in Austin. It had the cool gasser look. I am thing of going that route with my 55 big window. I will see if I can find them.
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Old 10-07-2010, 01:05 PM   #55
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Thanks to all of you that are following my gasser build - it gives me encouragement to continue forward when I struggle to make excuses why things are not getting done.

I should have the body work on the cab done and in prime pretty soon and will post pictures!
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Old 10-07-2010, 07:02 PM   #56
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I was super close to doing a gasser, but went the clip route. I am glad to see someone else moving forward with it!
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Old 10-17-2010, 12:48 AM   #57
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We are done with the body work on the cab with the help of my good friend Daniel. Here are a few pictures of work in progress.

I just celebrated my 58th birthday!

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Old 10-17-2010, 12:57 AM   #58
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Here are a few more pictures with the first coat of primer. Hope to have the cab block sanded later in the week.

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Old 10-17-2010, 04:46 AM   #59
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Wow, it's really coming together nicely!
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Old 10-17-2010, 09:30 PM   #60
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TOo bad you are so far off. I could drop off my half completed for 15 years 55 big window to let you do the same to it.
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Old 10-17-2010, 11:04 PM   #61
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Nice build you got going.........very inspirational.

I'm wondering if I could get that "Gasser" look by just lowering the back and leave the front stock..... kind of a lowrider gasser...(maybe not).

Curious on what you are going to use for motor mount and what transmission your going with (sorry if perhaps maybe I missed this earlier in post).
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Old 10-18-2010, 05:21 AM   #62
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I have some detail shots of a tri five truck that was at this past year's Lonestar Roundup here in Austin. It had the cool gasser look. I am thing of going that route with my 55 big window. I will see if I can find them.
Sorry so long for the photos. It looks like their lift is with shackles. I didn't get a chance to ask him how it drove, though.
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Old 10-25-2010, 10:37 PM   #63
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hsdropout - Sorry for the delay!
Here is a list of some of the parts from www.SpeedwayMotors.com used on my gasser project: Hope info is useful
910-31916 deluxe disc brake kit
910-32132 power steering kit
910-32130 kingpin set
720-4771 motor mounts kit
79-161 polyurethane rear motor mounts -www.ClassicParts.com

Using a Chevy 409 big block, stock bellhousing and clutch setup hooked up to Borg Warner super T-10 4 speed tranny.
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Old 10-25-2010, 10:44 PM   #64
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Sorry so long for the photos. It looks like their lift is with shackles. I didn't get a chance to ask him how it drove, though.
Thanks for sharing this info and nice pictures.

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Old 10-30-2010, 08:25 PM   #65
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Here are the latest pictures of my project Future Gasser '57 truck. Installed the 409 in the frame to check for clearance issues. Installed the new 409 ceramic coated headers part number #65722 from Edelbrock and they fit great, polyurethane rear motor mounts and side motor mounts and bolted to frame. Set clearance on the front pulley 1/2 inch on top of front cross member and rear of valve covers are about 1/2 inch from firewall. Clearances all around the motor look good.

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Old 10-30-2010, 08:31 PM   #66
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A few more pictures!


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Old 10-30-2010, 08:52 PM   #67
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Nice looking truck you got going there. Happy belated B-day and keep the pics coming. also any plans for a color yet?
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Old 10-30-2010, 08:54 PM   #68
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That motor is over the top!!!
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Old 10-30-2010, 11:11 PM   #69
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Looking great, keep up the good work. I'm really enjoying seeing this come together and can't wait to see the finished product!
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Old 10-31-2010, 12:00 AM   #70
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Looks great, love the engine.
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Old 10-31-2010, 11:36 AM   #71
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Old 10-31-2010, 12:45 PM   #72
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Nice looking truck you got going there. Happy belated B-day and keep the pics coming. also any plans for a color yet?
Thanks for the message - no colors yet!

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Old 10-31-2010, 03:19 PM   #73
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I was (am) considering a 409 and was wondering - where did you get the motor from? Those things are expensive, even in rough form......I have seen rebuildable 409s for around $4k.....
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I was (am) considering a 409 and was wondering - where did you get the motor from? Those things are expensive, even in rough form......I have seen rebuildable 409s for around $4k.....
I bought the rebuilder 1965 chevy truck 409 long block for $2500 from a fellow from Spirit Lake, Idaho. After the tear down inspection decided to rebuild using 11:1 Ross forged pistons and mostly all Edelbrock goodies.
Needless to say it has been spendy adventure, but I am enjoying the results.

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Old 11-27-2010, 12:29 AM   #75
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Amazing truck bro. That 409 was a good choice for your center piece.
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