Buddies truck....

[SCOTI]

My buddy that has the paint/body shop where my big window swap is being done is wrapping up the build-up of his 75. It's a 'budget' build using parts from various OE trucks that were hauled to the wrecking yard by his future SIL. The cab is the only OE piece from his original truck.... the front fenders, each door, hood, grille, bumpers, bed, seat (you get the idea) are all from different trucks.

I told him to get personalized plates that say MUTT T T . . .....

[crossy's son]

Very nice! Love the wheels/tires/drop.

Love the whole truck actually!

[BruthaMan]

It looks mean as hell! Nicely done, jaw dropping to say the least!

[N2TRUX]

Nithing wrong with a junkyard dog when it comes out like that.

[SCOTI]

He plans to drive the wee out of it (thus the 18/20 combo Ken). I tried getting him to do 20's all around but he said he really liked how my como looked & was dead set on that (plus he liked the fact that I didn't have to modify the front inner wheel wells w/the 18's).

It's got a late model 383 Vortec stroker w/GM serp set-up too. The interior should be equally as nice as his 'in-house' guy has done some decent stuff. The interior color is a dark peanutbutter-ish tan/brown. The dash is painted & cleared w/a product called 'soft-touch' (it almost feels like it's fabric).

[SCOTI]

I just left the shop & this SOB looks gooooooooooooood! They screwed him on the wheel BSing in the rear but are getting him some new wheels w/the correct BS (what I told him to use & what he paid for).

I also found out it's not a 383.... It's a fresh 350 w/forged internals (the builder was planning to juice the motor) w/something close to a ZZ4/GM Hot cam inside.

[1LowToy]

I'll just bet he won't spend a dime on a MUTT TT license plate

[STOCKISH]

Beautiful truck. I love a Black dropped square. But I'm not partial or anything.

[lolife99]

Really NICE.
Post more pics when it's all back together!
Who's he buying his TTII's from?

[SCOTI]

He got them through Discount Tire.

[Driveway Dreams]

Very nice. Thanks for sharing that one scoti. Looks like it turned out well.

[SCOTI]

I told him I started a thread on it & he said he was signing up. Maybe he'll chime in....

[Jonboy]

Truck looks really good. Any of those parts trucks still laying around?

[PRUNEDA]

Looks nice Scoti, what do you mean when you say that your friend liked that he didn't need to modify the inner wheel well? Modification need when running 20's all around?

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by PRUNEDA

Looks nice Scoti, what do you mean when you say that your friend liked that he didn't need to modify the inner wheel well? Modification need when running 20's all around?

28" tall front tire (245-40-20) w/a 6" front drop = constant buzzing, even @ low speeds. He opted for a little less than 27" tall front tire & about 5" drop for everyday drivability ( & no front fender well interference).

[jdurant]

Man, I was hoping you were posting new pics. It looks great, simple, clean. Can't wait to see some good finished pics.

[PRUNEDA]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

28" tall front tire (245-40-20) w/a 6" front drop = constant buzzing, even @ low speeds. He opted for a little less than 27" tall front tire & about 5" drop for everyday drivability ( & no front fender well interference).

Ah ok.

[Detroitcustoms]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

My buddy that has the paint/body shop where my big window swap is being done is wrapping up the build-up of his 75. It's a 'budget' build using parts from various OE trucks that were hauled to the wrecking yard by his future SIL. The cab is the only OE piece from his original truck.... the front fenders, each door, hood, grille, bumpers, bed, seat (you get the idea) are all from different trucks.

I told him to get personalized plates that say MUTT T T . . .....

Thank you EVERYBODY... for the great response on my new ride,im planning on driveing hell out of this one..... and no im not to cheap to buy personalized plates we just kept this build way under budget so we wouldnt have 20 or 30 grand in it so we can enjoy it
Thanks all....... Detroitcustoms

[Detroitcustoms]

Originally Posted by Jonboy

Truck looks really good. Any of those parts trucks still laying around?

I have another Bed With NEW Quaters. and a super floor

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by Detroitcustoms

Thank you EVERYBODY... for the great response on my new ride,im planning on driveing hell out of this one..... and no im not to cheap to buy personalized plates we just kept this build way under budget so we wouldnt have 20 or 30 grand in it so we can enjoy it
Thanks all....... Detroitcustoms

Welcome to the board.
I wish we had quality body shops here in MO that wanted to work on custom stuff.
Keep us posted on your truck progress.
What else do you have planned for it?
You gonna run all the side trim?

[Smoke_Dog]

Likey! Its projects like this, that keep me broke, and the imagination rolling!

[SCOTI]

TTT w/a new pic of the 'humble' starting point . . .....

[Jonboy]

That's pretty humble.....

[SCOTI]

I left the shop earlier tonight & this thing turned out SWEET!

The interior is extremely well done & compliments the truck. The stereo & insulation are done right. It's quiet & has great sound quality. The tailgate & gas door were recently painted & hung so the entire body was finally washed/buffed (today). The wheel opening trim is installed w/some fresh 'bling' added to the bed (chrome bed bolts & tailgate straps.

I'll get back out there sometime this week w/my camera for some 'it's done' pics. It might even see some cruise time by the end of the week after an alignment.

[Davidmichael]

I really like it