06-04-2009, 12:52 AM | #176 |
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wow that looks bad a$$ man! and the wheels are sick...
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06-04-2009, 07:38 PM | #177 |
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Chuck, it looks very cool out in the light like that. Get us some more pics of that thing sitting on the ground.
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06-04-2009, 11:30 PM | #178 |
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Coming right up! I'm picking it back up tomorrow, and I'll be snapping some pics of it looking real pretty sittin' in the grass. I'm so close to putting the cab on it's not funny.
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06-05-2009, 01:40 PM | #179 |
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Probably the last shots before the cab goes back on. Brake lines next.
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06-05-2009, 02:27 PM | #180 |
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hella slick bro!
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06-05-2009, 04:15 PM | #181 |
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Looks amazing!
You got those tips squared up nice too. Very clean and unique TruckRod. I give it my approval. |
06-05-2009, 05:13 PM | #182 |
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OOO slap!! That looks killer.. I like how you did the front bumper. And what muffler is that? And how does it sound if you know yet?
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Looks great!
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06-05-2009, 09:17 PM | #184 |
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Looks like Hush Power's to me..
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06-06-2009, 12:09 AM | #185 |
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looks real good keep it up
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06-06-2009, 10:57 AM | #186 | |
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Thanks for all the kind words, guys.
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I didn't do anything to the front bumper yet, I think the glare is just making it look shaved. It will get done though. And now a little about the exhaust. It's all stainless from the headers back (including the mufflers and tips). The rear pipes were left long so I could adjust the tip position (the tips are just slipped onto the pipes at the moment). I'm not sure I have the rear bumper exactly were it goes, so I didn't want to have the tips permanently mounted. The mufflers are Hushpower II's, and have heat shields built right into them. I have not heard them yet, but here is what Summit has to say: "These Hushpower II mufflers are designed for use with street rods, customs, and sport trucks. They feature stainless steel construction with an internal, layered-laminar jet engine gas flow design that uses guided sound control with broadband sound cancellation for a mellow '50s tone. These Hushpower II mufflers support up to 400 hp, while delivering outstanding looks, durability, and sound control. Give your vehicle a unique, hot sound with a set of Hushpower II mufflers. " Hopefully it's not a bunch of BS. I've had flowmaster two chambers on everything I've ever owned, so hopefully theses are a nice, quiet alternative. |
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06-06-2009, 11:33 AM | #187 |
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Chassis looks great! Theres not alot of "hush" to the hushpower mufflers, i ran them on my old Buick and they were alot louder than i thought...but thats not a bad thing!
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I was thinking a quiet exhaust might not be all bad, but I guess I won't be disappointed if they are louder than I expected. Thanks for the input!
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06-06-2009, 06:17 PM | #189 |
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I don't know how this has slipped my mind all this time, but here is a rendering/photoshop that fellow member Boxrodz did for me a while back. I'm sure some have seen it, but I figured it kinda belonged in this thread.
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06-07-2009, 08:26 AM | #190 |
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Nice!
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06-07-2009, 10:16 AM | #191 |
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Just read through all of this, that truck is beautiful. Can't wait to see it finished.
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06-07-2009, 07:53 PM | #192 |
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Thanks for the kind words again!!!
Not much to take pictures of today, but I did get all of the rear suspension buttoned up and all the bolts are tight. I also got the front end buttoned up as well, I just have a few cotter pins to put in and it will be ready to get aligned next time it leaves the shop (it may be a while). I also got the panhard bar adjusted for those of you that were questioning my drive shaft hoop clearance. All set now!! Last edited by smashingchuck; 12-07-2009 at 09:54 PM. |
06-14-2009, 06:51 PM | #193 |
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Not a whole lot going on, mostly spent the day picking stuff up and organizing the shop. Then a few friends stopped by.... YES!!
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06-14-2009, 07:21 PM | #194 |
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LOL! that is awesome... serious progress just by putting on the cab.
its all coming together now man great job!
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Hell Ya! looks killer!
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sweeeet.. heck, you could mount a seat on that frame and be set.. it looks awesome by itself lol. I never have been a fan of a chop top in most trucks, but for some reason that one looks awsome. .can't wait to see more
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06-25-2009, 02:48 PM | #197 |
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man, your frame is a thing of beauty!!!
thanks for the awe-some pics!!
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Fantastic build ...... I've enjoyed everything you've done so far.
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Here's what I was working on today. Still have a ways to go, but you get the idea. Also got the wiring harnesses for all the valves done and mostly installed, and have been starting to think about the A/C a little. Last edited by smashingchuck; 12-07-2009 at 09:56 PM. |
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Chuck-
Who welded up your stainless exhaust? Anyone local? Looking good Marc |
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