n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style

[n2billet]

This weekend was the Decatur swap meet but it rained and rained hard so we stayed at the shop. I work on the exhaust most of the day and at the end Roger had some pitty on me and helped me get it all lined up and tacked in place. Now all I need to do is pull it all back down, weld it up and sent it off to get plated. I took a lot of shots but they are real boring so I'll only show a few.

[Alvin]

Love that last pic. Perfect.. just perfect.

[72CSTC5]

Must be nice to have a/c in your shop if that what that "vent" looking thing is above your truck. Looking good, cant wait to see it finished. Ken's motors is looking good too.

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Must be nice to have a/c in your shop if that what that "vent" looking thing is above your truck. Looking good, cant wait to see it finished. Ken's motors is looking good too.

Yep, AC/Heat in the Fabrication, Assembly, Paint and Body buildings. This is one area the owner doesn’t skip on, so where a little spoiled in this area

Ken’s holding out on the motor pictures, it’s done and been driven. Roger is doing a few items to finish it up and I need to paint the top of the cowl and she’s ready to go home.

[ssx]

Damn, so far everything about your truck is perfect! Awesome job

[shorty72]

Hey
Nice work!!!
I was just wondering where did you get the HEI at for the 6?
Robert

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by shorty72

Hey
Nice work!!!
I was just wondering where did you get the HEI at for the 6?
Robert

You can usually find them on E-Bay.....

[72CSTC5]

Why are you going to cut up your wheeltubs? Do they rub when you lay out the bags or is it because of the offset of the wheels that you ordered?

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Why are you going to cut up your wheeltubs? Do they rub when you lay out the bags or is it because of the offset of the wheels that you ordered?

I'm not cutting the wheeltubs, I'm cutting the metal that runs from the fender lip to the wheeltubs (if that makes any sense). When I lay it all out the top of the tire hits this area. If I cut it all out and make it go straight up and then connect to the wheel tubs it shouldn't touch. I'm more or less just being anal......but I can't stand to have a dirt mark on my tires after I raise it back up....... OK plus I really want to paint the underside!

[N2TRUX]

Originally Posted by n2billet

#1-I'm more or less just being anal......
#2- but I can't stand to have a dirt mark on my tires after I raise it back up.......
#3- OK plus I really want to paint the underside!

#1- That's not what your wife calls it,
but it is why you have incredibly nice projects.

#2- Ok, you are anal, but come on out and say it.
This will let the rear down an inch more

#3- We have the correct answer.....

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

#1- That's not what your wife calls it,
but it is why you have incredibly nice projects.

#2- Ok, you are anal, but come on out and say it.
This will let the rear down an inch more

#3- We have the correct answer.....

Shouldn't you be unlocking your thread or something?

I wonder what a RamJet can do to KDW's? I might have to leave work and run out to the shop to see

[Captkaos]

Originally Posted by n2billet

I wonder what a RamJet can do to KDW's? I might have to leave work and run out to the shop to see

Hmmm, I was wondering that myself. Got any pics of the Aftermath?

[Palf70Step]

Beautiful work. I love watching your guys trucks grow.

[kafn8d]

Where's the pics? I'm addicted to this post!!!!!

[n2billet]

Been slow these last few weeks because of the 12-16 hours that I've been working, by the time I get to the shop I just stand there. Anyway, I'll stop crying..... I blasted and painted the rear bumper brackets and installed my new bumper. I also re-routed some air lines due to the fact I routed them in the bumper bolt holes.....real smart. I also traced down a slow air leak that I had in the front bags. I also got the bed over to the fab building so I can now modify the tubs and paint the underside. I've just about got this down to the final details before I put it back together and call it done for the summer...... yeah right!

[SCOTI]

Are you guys going to be working Mon PM?

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Are you guys going to be working Mon PM?

Depends......but somebody should be there....

[kafn8d]

Give Me More!!!!!!!!

[n2billet]

Originally Posted by kafn8d

Give Me More!!!!!!!!

I wish I had something to report but I’ve been out of town on business this week and next week don’t look much better. I did get another p/s pump to replace my freshly painted “damaged” one so I guess I can say that I moved an inch this week……..

[72CSTC5]

N2billet, post a pic of Ken's truck doing a burnout. That will give you something to do instead of just trying to get motivated. Just kidding Ken if you are reading this. Looking good, if I ever finish my 2wd Blazer my girlfriend is going to buy me a 67-72 truck to drive everyday when I am off of work since I have a demo and she drives my crew cab 4wd Powersmoke. I will not be able to drive the Blazer very much since I am going to make it a roadster.

[n2billet]

Oh, I’m still motivated I just don’t have the time to work on it this month due to my job running me all over the place. But, don’t get me wrong I’m grateful to have a job so I’m keeping my mouth shut. Here’s a picture of Ken’s truck as it sits today, patiently waiting for it’s owner to retrieve him and take him home, sad if you really think about it.

[72CSTC5]

What a shame, you guys two of the nicest cleanest trucks. I would be out putting some miles on that thing and driving the tires off of them. Good luck with the truck. My Blazer is not getting done as well thanks to 70-80 work weeks. What has this world come too? I feel your pain brother.

[N2TRUX]

You guys need to understand what it means when Keith says he is working a lot on the job. His "normal" schedule is what the average person would consider a hectic week.

Not only does he almost always put in way more than 40 hours on the job, he usually puts in another 20-30 at the shop. Somehow he manages to squeeze in projects at the house, working on wife, daughter, sons cars, and staying active on Ebay and 67-72chevytrucks.com.

On top of all that, he is now in "project mode" at work which means his work time has almost doubled and he still manages to keep up with everything else. I am impressed with what he gets done in the time that he has.....

Trust me, I reall want to go get my truck and bring it home. I just have to find a few hours to go get it...

[JalopyToGo]

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

You guys need to understand what it means when Keith says he is working a lot on the job.

I went to one of our work areas yesterday morning and found a shirt, thought that looks like Keiths, about an hour later he pops up from a nap under the raised floor after pulling an all nighter. Not sure if he even left yesterday. Thats bad A if you ask me..............

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by JalopyToGo

I went to one of our work areas yesterday morning and found a shirt, thought that looks like Keiths, about an hour later he pops up from a nap under the raised floor after pulling an all nighter. Not sure if he even left yesterday. Thats bad A if you ask me..............

Unfortunately, I feel his pain....