Blueballz build thread

[ironadict]

Originally Posted by dsraven

when you're plug welding the firewall holes sometimes it is easier to find some plug patches, like the "unholes" from welder's series, then get a step drill the right size for that and just drill the firewall to match the new plug size. you get nice clean steel to weld to and you're not wasting time fitting a plug to a hole each time.

That’s a hell of an idea. Thinking outside the bun. I’ll keep that in mind when I have to plug more sheet metal.

[ironadict]

Got rear brakes hooked up. It’s was a pain in the ass working on that boxed in frame rail but I think it came out clean. If those fittings leak though I’m gonna be PISSED.

[jaws61]

Wow looks awesome and great work!!
When you get the cab on can you do a video or pictures of the truck at ride height and than lowered, I"m thinking of buying the scotts slammed, would love to see your height..

[shibbby911]

Looking good

[ironadict]

Finally pulled the trigger and started wiring with the help of a friend. Got fuel lines hooked up to rails. Got radiator hoses hooked up. PCM and fuse boxes mounted.

[Rickysnickers]

I have one of those little centering tools for the prop valve. You can have it if you like. PM me your mailing address and I'll send it out as soon as I am able to.

[ironadict]

Originally Posted by Rickysnickers

I have one of those little centering tools for the prop valve. You can have it if you like. PM me your mailing address and I'll send it out as soon as I am able to.

Thanks for the offer rickysnickers. Mine just got delivered today. Have you used it? Did you find it necessary for proper bleeding?

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by ironadict

Thanks for the offer rickysnickers. Mine just got delivered today. Have you used it? Did you find it necessary for proper bleeding?

I did use it and it worked fine. I later swapped out the fixed prop valve for an adjustable Wilwood kit.

[joedoh]

funny how driving like that, everyone gets out of your way!

[ironadict]

Originally Posted by joedoh

funny how driving like that, everyone gets out of your way!

Yeah they do!

[gigamanx]

Ha! Looks great! No different than driving a Jeep with the doors off. If they can do it, why can't we?

[ironadict]

Originally Posted by gigamanx

Ha! Looks great! No different than driving a Jeep with the doors off. If they can do it, why can't we?

Yeah that’s what I figured. I think there’s a law about having some kind of bumper also at least a lap belt. I think it’s supposed to have at least 1 side mirror. I don’t think they woulda given me too hard a time though. Probably just laugh and tell me to drive straight home.

[gigamanx]

Originally Posted by ironadict

Yeah that’s what I figured. I think there’s a law about having some kind of bumper also at least a lap belt. I think it’s supposed to have at least 1 side mirror. I don’t think they woulda given me too hard a time though. Probably just laugh and tell me to drive straight home.

As long as you're going forward, no need for mirrors

[ironadict]

So this just ****ing happened. Trying to put the bolt in the back of the hinge and the damn square washer just fell out of my fender... is there ANY easy way to getting this back in? I’m thinking the only way is pull the tire use a hole saw on the top outer corner of cab so I can put it back in and then weld it up again?

[Sal's '55 Chevy]

Originally Posted by ironadict

So this just ****ing happened. Trying to put the bolt in the back of the hinge and the damn square washer just fell out of my fender... is there ANY easy way to getting this back in? I’m thinking the only way is pull the tire use a hole saw on the top outer corner of cab so I can put it back in and then weld it up again?

im sure you can put it back on from inside the cab no need to pull a holesaw out

[59chev]

Looking good. Love the stance and the wheel/tire choice!

[joedoh]

beautiful!

[Jason 56]

Your 1st show! Truck looks awesome. Congrats... I’m looking forward to that someday myself

[nos487]

Truck looks awesome! Nice fab work!

[ironadict]

Hit up the good guys show in Pleasanton and picked up a exterior sun visor for a good price. Minor fitting but not too bad. The spot welds in the center where the brace attaches will need some filler. Still haven’t found a shop that can put in my windshield. I guess all the auto glass companies around here just go for the newer easy windshield replacements and stay away from the classics. If anyone’s in the bay area and knows a shop that does classic vehicle glass please let me know.

[Joe Pass]

Nice progress

[ironadict]

Finally found someone to put in my windshield. Andy’s custom auto glass does a lot of classics. He can also do custom cuts and shaving for chopped roofs. So got the front and back glass in, got the visor on. Now tonight took a polish wheel to all the stainless molding. Nice and shiny but now you can really see all the dings in the stainless. Not sure if it’s better to be cloudy and dull or shiny and see all the dings. Oh well, work in progress right. Also switched out the baby moons for some Shannon cones.

[oldman3]

Nice...Jim

[youngrodder]

Your upgrades/changes look great. Dings in the trim are OK, they add character and go with the rest of the truck...

Marc