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08-09-2014, 05:30 PM
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Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
A couple months ago I picked up an inexpensive 1965 C20 flat bed from a local refrigeration shop that bought it new and used it as a delivery truck. I had plans to let my wife use it to haul hay around to the horses but my inner gear head got the best of me. Since then I have started a parts collection to build a "rat rod" flat bed with late model running gear.
[IMG]  [/IMG][IMG]  [/IMG]5.3 Vortec [IMG]  [/IMG]Heads ported, surfaced, and put back together [IMG]  [/IMG]OBX Turbo Headers [IMG]  [/IMG]Ported my throttle body [IMG]  [/IMG]Rocker Trunion Upgrade [IMG]  [/IMG]Some "Candy Copper" Bling [IMG]  [/IMG]Getting closer [IMG]  [/IMG]New disc brakes and drop spindles [IMG]  [/IMG]And now the good stuff... I still have tons of work to do like actually tearing the truck down. I need to figure out my power steering box situation and also rear suspension. I have a big bearing 9" that I am planning on using along with a porterbuilt trailing arm cross member and some coil overs. Picked up a set of 15x14 weld drag lites and 31x16.50x15 hoosier quick time dot tires... Last edited by boostedc20; 08-09-2014 at 05:37 PM. |
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08-09-2014, 07:24 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Uh oh....I see red an blue lights....
 Welcome aboard!
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08-09-2014, 09:35 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Welcome ,Im also a sucker for a flatbed and yours is looking like a fun one .
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08-19-2014, 09:07 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Im in.
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08-19-2014, 09:59 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
F'in cool. I'm in.
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08-20-2014, 08:17 AM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Welcome and very cool project!!!
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08-20-2014, 09:20 AM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
I love the way you guys confidently build engines.
Looks like its going to be a good one. Love the look of the other toys that sneaked into the pics. Of course you are welcome (read: ENCOURAGED) to post pics of other stuff to get us excited too. Welcome here.
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09-02-2014, 04:51 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Finally had some time to tear my nice running truck apart. Hopefully I can get it back together.
   Long road ahead still but I did get the control arms ripped out from under it. I need to sand blast them to clean it up. I'll feel better once the new parts start going on. After reading on here I see the thing to do is find a new donor truck, wish I had gone that route to save money. I ordered all new products from CPP and POL.  Kevlar Daytona For Sale BTW... 
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09-02-2014, 06:01 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
i'm in too!!!
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09-19-2014, 04:52 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Been busy figuring out some front end issues. Mixing c10 parts with c20 parts was tricky but after a couple trips to the machine shop and reordering parts, I think I have a handle on it.
     Now I am getting closer to setting the motor and transmission so I can mock up all the turbo stuff and fuel system. I did get my standalone ecu in today. Plug and play harness and pre-modded microsquirt with the Sloppy Mechanics turbo tune preloaded. This thing is tiny! Free t shirt even!   Got my shifter in also. "Truck" shifter from Kilduff Machine. I must have missed a measurement because its a snug fit but a little notch in the bench seat should take care of that. 
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09-21-2014, 01:02 AM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Looks like a cool build....I'll be watching
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09-21-2014, 08:16 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
I might have to watch to.
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09-22-2014, 12:57 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Me likey!
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09-22-2014, 03:15 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Man...you have been busy. lol Nice..I like the shifter.
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09-22-2014, 04:30 PM
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Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Got a little bit of time yesterday to work on the truck. Had a change of plans with the turbo and ended up buying a BW S480 T6 (upgrade!) and a hot side already built.
 Also built a turbo brace. Dropped it off to get powder coated and the hot side to get ceramic coated.  I started sanding on a door too. The previous owner had done a spray can paint job that was horrible so now its on to the patina look. Also gutted the interior to start on that while I am waiting for more parts to show up.  
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09-22-2014, 04:59 PM
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Location: Glendale, AZ
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
LOL... I love the patch on that side fender.. is it a rivet or screw?
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09-22-2014, 05:42 PM
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Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
It's riveted.
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09-30-2014, 08:05 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
  Motor is finally set in...still along ways to go |
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09-30-2014, 08:47 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Looking good .
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10-02-2014, 12:28 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Making a little progress. Just a mock up but things are looking promising. Intercooler fitment is going to be an issue but I think I have a trick up my sleave.
   
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10-02-2014, 01:35 PM
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Nice job.....should be fast enough when your done.
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1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer |
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03-09-2015, 05:59 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
So after a long hiatus, I have finally started working on this pig again. Nothing like going to a car show to light the fire again.
  Finally got the intercooler mounted. I need to build an air dam next to hang below the bumper to scoop up fresh air.  Itching to hear this thing fire... |
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08-31-2015, 08:34 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Yuma, Arizona
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Finally able to drive this pig. Took it to the dyno last week. Pleased with the results
View My Video   
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08-31-2015, 08:54 PM
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Location: canton ga
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
Wow ,that sounds wiked .
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08-31-2015, 10:53 PM
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Location: Glendale, AZ
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Re: Project "Fastest Flatbed in the West"
OK so now I wont sleep right because I wanna know the results.. LOL
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