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abadsvt · 06-22-2008, 11:40 PM

Well i got the cab on today! Everything lined up perfect!! The wheels are centered both in the front fenders and the bed fenders. So far so good. I took some pics.

Josh

Coda O'Dell · 06-23-2008, 12:18 AM

Love the truck and the extra awesome frame. What is the projected price of the truck when done.

abadsvt · 06-23-2008, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coda O'Dell

Love the truck and the extra awesome frame. What is the projected price of the truck when done.

Well i am not 100% sure on price quite yet because it all depends on a few things. I am hoping to get around 50-60k. It might be more or less after i get it all done and start adding up my receipts. I was thinking about doubling what my cost was to build it. Not including labor. We will see though because i am alread attached to this build. Whenever someone is attached to there project the price usually goes up because deep down they don't want to get rid of it. Here are some future plans for the truck. I plan on swaping out the brakes for some larger and nicers ones, custom built dash and center console, leather upholstery with custom buckets seats, LS1 and 4l60e, powdercoated frame, stainless exhaust, custom wood bed floor (I am thinking either Maple wood or going with some exotic wood as the bed floor) and so on.

Josh

my67chevytruck · 06-23-2008, 02:04 PM

Looking awesome... great work... keep it up.

randomhero472 · 06-23-2008, 12:46 AM

looking great!!! what he said above

IvelDesigns · 06-23-2008, 01:10 AM

wow, awesome progress.

almost ready for the road

randomhero472 · 06-24-2008, 11:49 PM

i can give you a $500 cash deposite and then wire you $1,000,000.00 western union, then you just write me a check to refund the difference?

Keep it up man... looking good

abadsvt · 06-25-2008, 12:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomhero472

i can give you a $500 cash deposite and then wire you $1,000,000.00 western union, then you just write me a check to refund the difference?

Keep it up man... looking good

I wonder what they would charge for that transaction

The person at the counter would probably have a heart attack

Josh

abadsvt · 06-25-2008, 12:18 AM

Well i got the jig and frame back into the garage today. I also got the cab and bed on the frame. That was alot of work. I made supports to hold the bed level and square on the frame jig. Tomorrow i am hoping to start making the false bed floor or at least the supports for the bed floor. Just trying to figure out how i want to do the wood in the bed floor. The cantilever suspension is pretty wide. I actually think the rocker arms will protrude into the fenderswells. I imagine that i will just make a clean cut in the fenderwells or something along those lines. After i get the bed fastened on the frame i will take some more pics.

Josh

pocketpool · 06-26-2008, 02:44 PM

i'm speechless, wish i had a fraction of your talent.

abadsvt · 06-27-2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pocketpool

i'm speechless, wish i had a fraction of your talent.

Thanks for the complement! It is just determination and practice.

Josh

abadsvt · 06-27-2008, 11:00 PM

Well i got most of the bed floor done. I still need to make the brackets that connect the bed floor to the frame but I have those figured out and a few other things. I made some bed supports to hold the bed up and then i shimmed it to be level. Then i grabed some scrap steel i had and made an X to keep the bed square as i built the floor. I am also making a sheetmetal blank so when you open the tailgate you will see a painted piece of metal instead of a gap. I think that makes sence. Anyways what do you guys think? The rectangle that surround the shockwaves is going to be left open. This is my first time build a raised bed floor. There will be 6 bed mounts that bolt to the frame and I am thinking about using curley maple wood for the wood planks. Any comments would be much appreciated. Thanks

Josh

For fun i included a pic showing the ride height. A red bull can doesn't even fit below the pinch weld on the rockers. Almost though. LOL.

randomhero472 · 06-27-2008, 11:29 PM

looking great man!!! I wana see this thing done!

watahyahknow · 06-28-2008, 08:37 AM

that suspension looks realy nice , it doesnt seem to ad anything to the amount of up down movement or the total height above the bed though , it is however sumtin i might look intoo cause i like to have everything under a flat floor , i prolly will turn it 90 degrees and have it run forwarth next to the frame that way i can make the rod realy short and the lever closer to the axle because it doesnt need to go over the chassis then

tommypic · 07-16-2008, 05:20 AM

where did you get those tube clamps ? they are sweet . I got a tube x member I am going to cut down for mine . Those brackets would be the trick

abadsvt · 07-16-2008, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tommypic

where did you get those tube clamps ? they are sweet . I got a tube x member I am going to cut down for mine . Those brackets would be the trick

The tube brakets came from Summit Machine.com. They were only about $35 each.

abadsvt · 07-16-2008, 07:23 PM

Well i got the tranny mount done! All i have let to do is make the motor mount tabs that the motor mounts bolt too and the motor is in!

Here is some pics of the tranny mount.

Josh

**Hart_Rod** · 07-16-2008, 07:58 PM

Josh the frame looks outstanding! If I ever hit the lotto, you'll be getting an order from me,

.

R

abadsvt · 07-17-2008, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Josh the frame looks outstanding! If I ever hit the lotto, you'll be getting an order from me,

.

R

Thanks Hart Rod!! Sounds like a plan!

Just a head up though there might be a "material cost" increase just about the same time you hit the lotto

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Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

looks realy clean i realy like that frame

Thanks alot! I was hoping to keep everything clean and not to complicated. If that makes sence.

Quote:

Originally Posted by randomhero472

amazing man.. great work, keep it up!

Thanks!!!!!

watahyahknow · 07-16-2008, 08:45 PM

looks realy clean i realy like that frame

randomhero472 · 07-17-2008, 01:20 AM

amazing man.. great work, keep it up!

BACKYARD88 · 07-17-2008, 01:37 PM

I like that idea, looks clean

lt1pwrd62 · 07-24-2008, 01:47 AM

Bumping this thread!

This is my first post on the forum. I'm currently building a 62 Bel Air 2 Door Post car. YahYah wrong forum right

Dont worry I just came from building trucks, this is my first car.

I found this Forum though looking Up pictures of Foose wheels through a google image search. I came across a picture of Joshs truck. I see that he got the wheels Powdercoated and wanted to find out who did them for him.

Anyway I hope he checks on his thread.

Couple pic of my 62

basketcase · 07-29-2008, 12:39 AM

Welcome to the forum. I have a soft spot for '62s also.

Tom

BIG HEAD · 07-29-2008, 12:31 PM

Your Ride Is Looking Great. What You Are Doing Is My Favorite Part Of A Build. The Fabing. I Own A Body Shop. I Guess That Is Why The Body And Paint Gets Old Sometimes. I Almost Lose Intrust In A Project When It Comes To The Body And Paint. Especialy The Paint I Have Never Cared For The Paint Much. I Like What You Are Doing Alot.

Your Bed Frame Reminds Me Of The Floor That I Built For My 72' Step Bed. Except I Put Expanded Metal That Has Been Bed Lined In My Floor So The Mud And Water Will Go Through... It Just Holds The Bud Light Cans In.

06-22-2008, 11:40 PM	#1
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Finally my own build thread! Well i got the cab on today! Everything lined up perfect!! The wheels are centered both in the front fenders and the bed fenders. So far so good. I took some pics. Josh Attached Images __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

06-23-2008, 12:18 AM	#2
Coda O'Dell Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sapulpa, Oklahoma Posts: 70	Re: Finally my own build thread! Love the truck and the extra awesome frame. What is the projected price of the truck when done.

06-23-2008, 02:04 PM	#4
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06-23-2008, 12:46 AM	#5
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Finally my own build thread! looking great!!! what he said above __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

06-23-2008, 01:10 AM	#6
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06-24-2008, 11:49 PM	#7
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Finally my own build thread! i can give you a $500 cash deposite and then wire you $1,000,000.00 western union, then you just write me a check to refund the difference? Keep it up man... looking good __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!! Last edited by randomhero472; 06-24-2008 at 11:50 PM.

06-25-2008, 12:18 AM	#9
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Finally my own build thread! Well i got the jig and frame back into the garage today. I also got the cab and bed on the frame. That was alot of work. I made supports to hold the bed level and square on the frame jig. Tomorrow i am hoping to start making the false bed floor or at least the supports for the bed floor. Just trying to figure out how i want to do the wood in the bed floor. The cantilever suspension is pretty wide. I actually think the rocker arms will protrude into the fenderswells. I imagine that i will just make a clean cut in the fenderwells or something along those lines. After i get the bed fastened on the frame i will take some more pics. Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

06-26-2008, 02:44 PM	#10
pocketpool Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ozark mo. Posts: 586	Re: Finally my own build thread! i'm speechless, wish i had a fraction of your talent.

06-27-2008, 11:00 PM	#12
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Finally my own build thread! Well i got most of the bed floor done. I still need to make the brackets that connect the bed floor to the frame but I have those figured out and a few other things. I made some bed supports to hold the bed up and then i shimmed it to be level. Then i grabed some scrap steel i had and made an X to keep the bed square as i built the floor. I am also making a sheetmetal blank so when you open the tailgate you will see a painted piece of metal instead of a gap. I think that makes sence. Anyways what do you guys think? The rectangle that surround the shockwaves is going to be left open. This is my first time build a raised bed floor. There will be 6 bed mounts that bolt to the frame and I am thinking about using curley maple wood for the wood planks. Any comments would be much appreciated. Thanks Josh For fun i included a pic showing the ride height. A red bull can doesn't even fit below the pinch weld on the rockers. Almost though. LOL. Attached Images __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

06-27-2008, 11:29 PM	#13
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Finally my own build thread! looking great man!!! I wana see this thing done! __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

06-28-2008, 08:37 AM	#14
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally my own build thread! that suspension looks realy nice , it doesnt seem to ad anything to the amount of up down movement or the total height above the bed though , it is however sumtin i might look intoo cause i like to have everything under a flat floor , i prolly will turn it 90 degrees and have it run forwarth next to the frame that way i can make the rod realy short and the lever closer to the axle because it doesnt need to go over the chassis then __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

07-16-2008, 05:20 AM	#15
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07-16-2008, 07:23 PM	#17
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Finally my own build thread! Well i got the tranny mount done! All i have let to do is make the motor mount tabs that the motor mounts bolt too and the motor is in! Here is some pics of the tranny mount. Josh Attached Images __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

07-16-2008, 07:58 PM	#18
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07-16-2008, 08:45 PM	#20
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Finally my own build thread! looks realy clean i realy like that frame __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts



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07-17-2008, 01:20 AM	#21
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Finally my own build thread! amazing man.. great work, keep it up! __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-17-2008, 01:37 PM	#22
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07-24-2008, 01:47 AM	#23
lt1pwrd62 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luling LA Posts: 1	Re: Finally my own build thread! Bumping this thread! This is my first post on the forum. I'm currently building a 62 Bel Air 2 Door Post car. YahYah wrong forum right Dont worry I just came from building trucks, this is my first car. I found this Forum though looking Up pictures of Foose wheels through a google image search. I came across a picture of Joshs truck. I see that he got the wheels Powdercoated and wanted to find out who did them for him. Anyway I hope he checks on his thread. Couple pic of my 62

07-29-2008, 12:39 AM	#24
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07-29-2008, 12:31 PM	#25
BIG HEAD Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: lake city florida Posts: 327	Re: Finally my own build thread! Your Ride Is Looking Great. What You Are Doing Is My Favorite Part Of A Build. The Fabing. I Own A Body Shop. I Guess That Is Why The Body And Paint Gets Old Sometimes. I Almost Lose Intrust In A Project When It Comes To The Body And Paint. Especialy The Paint I Have Never Cared For The Paint Much. I Like What You Are Doing Alot. Your Bed Frame Reminds Me Of The Floor That I Built For My 72' Step Bed. Except I Put Expanded Metal That Has Been Bed Lined In My Floor So The Mud And Water Will Go Through... It Just Holds The Bud Light Cans In.

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