In the beginning there was a 69 party (eyebrows up)

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by 406 Q-ship

Is this a future build? LOL

yep.

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Looks good love the wheel and tire combo.

Thanks man!

[(joey)]

nice build and title.i like

[propanemudtruck]

I'm likin the flame tag! My vote is to drive it like that for a while!

[Posi12Bolt]

Originally Posted by jcaugmented

Now to pre install my gas tank...

Which gas tank is that and how much was it?

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by (joey)

nice build and title.i like

Thanks man!

Originally Posted by propanemudtruck

I'm likin the flame tag! My vote is to drive it like that for a while!

It will be a while before I start messing with the body so I will be driving it around like this soon. And your vote is important to me! hahaha!

Originally Posted by Posi12Bolt

Which gas tank is that and how much was it?

Complete tank and kit is from:
preformanceonline.com A little over $500

[thor]

don't look now but in post #3 there's a guy wearing a seattle seahawks coat taggin your truck ... in texas!

[hotrodhomi]

Hawk fans live everywhere. I've infiltrated SF and Oak territory.

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by thor

don't look now but in post #3 there's a guy wearing a seattle seahawks coat taggin your truck ... in texas!

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

Hawk fans live everywhere. I've infiltrated SF and Oak territory.

Yeah he catches a ton of crap over that addiction! Good times!

[thor]

Yeah, sad part was going deep enough into the playoffs to really mess with our draft status. Ugh! Tangent done. When you getting that dropmember?

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by thor

Yeah, sad part was going deep enough into the playoffs to really mess with our draft status. Ugh! Tangent done. When you getting that dropmember?

hahaha! I'm struggling with that idea everyday.

[thor]

Originally Posted by jcaugmented

hahaha! I'm struggling with that idea everyday.

since it's your money you're spending and not mine, i think you should buy it.

[jcaugmented]

Started the task of prime and paint on the frame. I really envy the floor space of an "actual shop".

[jcaugmented]

Frame is painted. Sending off my air tank and ammo box brackets to be cad plated.

[67cheby]

looks smooth , nice work

[RatRod68]

Lookin good! I LOVE the rear wheels and tires. They are the perfect width IMO. I'm planning on going 19x12's on the back.

[Riveted1]

How did you get your frame that smooooth? Looking great man, keep it up!

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

looks smooth , nice work

Originally Posted by RatRod68

Lookin good! I LOVE the rear wheels and tires. They are the perfect width IMO. I'm planning on going 19x12's on the back.

Thanks guys. Kinda been dragging my feet a tad. Not looking forward to all the rust repair in the cab floor and firewall that is next on my list. Also will be doing a complete rewire of the truck, the PO used red wire for everything... Thanks PO guy! so.. its gunna be SLOWWWWW for a while... But, some progress is better than no progress. And me doing it right is better than being judge for someone else doing it worng.

[RatRod68]

why not just start fresh with a new harness? I think you can get the Kwik Wire kit for around 400 bucks. I went with the uber expensive Painless kit, and re-wired my whole truck. I had the same problem as you at first. Glad i just cut my losses and started over with the wiring.

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by RatRod68

why not just start fresh with a new harness? I think you can get the Kwik Wire kit for around 400 bucks. I went with the uber expensive Painless kit, and re-wired my whole truck. I had the same problem as you at first. Glad i just cut my losses and started over with the wiring.

I was going to use Hot Rod Wires here in Texas. They have an nice 18 circuit for $259. They come pretty recommended. Probably be ordering today in fact. I'll defiantly check out your recommendation before I pull the trigger. Thanks for the info bro.

[77shortstep]

great work so far, i really like the direction your taking the truck.

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by Riveted1

How did you get your frame that smooooth? Looking great man, keep it up!

40 grit then 60 grit grind surface prep to remove scares, Fill/sand primer then 320 grit D/A, block, and hand sanding. Enamel flat black finish. I know its just a frame but the plan is for the bed floor to lift on its own like a tonneau cover to expose the gas tank and all my hard work. Its worth the extra effort to me since it will be seen. The same effort was spent on the axle and trailing arms.

Added 05/18/11: What helped the most was The c-notch is a bolt on from CPP. I didn't like the way it looked with the bolts, so I welded and shaved it into the frame.

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by 77shortstep

great work so far, i really like the direction your taking the truck.

Thanks man! I appreciate it!

[dougminton]

Just read your whole thread.
Did you pick the tire sizes for looks alone or are you going to autocross this as well?
Subscribed.

[jcaugmented]

Originally Posted by dougminton

Just read your whole thread.
Did you pick the tire sizes for looks alone or are you going to autocross this as well?
Subscribed.

Looks only. I was a part of the SCCA Autocross scene for a while with a mustang I built just to race autocross. Thats were the experience with these tire combos came from. The mustang was too radical for the street and was no fun on normal roads, always worried about tearing it up. Not again for this guy. As much fun as autocross is, the actual racing vs. working just isn't worth it in Texas heat. Especially in the middle of parking lots. Thats what building a street rods is all about right? Race inspired ideas on street cars/trucks! This trucks forecast for competition are show and shines with slight chances of 383 tuning strip trips.