My Build: Home Depot Machine

[1963c-10]

Very cool thread. Got a buddy lookin for a gernade shifter knob if you wana get rid of it.

[baggedbigblock]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

How did you measure the db drop? I'd like to do a before and after on my proj #1 build when I do the soundproofing/undercoating...
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a dB app on my iphone called SPL meter. its a nice tool and free or a buck or two, I can't remember.

[baggedbigblock]

Finally the driveshaft is done. Once it stops being 18 deg out I am going to air this thing up and finish the drivetrain. Install shocks and go for a shakedown run.



This little guy is taking most of my time. Oliver, he a a Frenchton which is a cross breed of a Frenchbulldog and a Boston Terrier. Lots of fun, crazy smart, lots of energy. He is currently 3 months old.

[Jmorales3181]

Awesome picture of your truck laid out in the snow. I have seen your truck on YouTube and was one of the trucks that motivated me to start building my truck but didn't recognize it till
I just read your whole thread. Nice job man, can't wait till mine is sitting that low
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[williamsboys]

Is that the Gilmer pulley set? That's what I got on mine, I want the same air cleaner and valve covers that your running. Do u like the way that wider belt sounds? I listened to some on YouTube and I like it. You got any comments on how yours sounds and runs. Mines not at the driving stage yet.[IMG]http:/ [/IMG]
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[ChevyFreak60]

Nice truck bro!! Your whitewalls are coming off.....

[baggedbigblock]

Hahaha. I know, damn port-0-walls. I have G78's and chrome smoothies after the body work is done. I thought the port-0-walls would work but they dont lay flat on a radial.

Right now I am open headers so its hard to hear the wine but it is there. I like it!!!!

[McMurphy]

Hey man, I been wondering about you....
Glad to see you posting again !!

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by baggedbigblock

Finally the driveshaft is done. Once it stops being 18 deg out I am going to air this thing up and finish the drivetrain. Install shocks and go for a shakedown run.



This little guy is taking most of my time. Oliver, he a a Frenchton which is a cross breed of a Frenchbulldog and a Boston Terrier. Lots of fun, crazy smart, lots of energy. He is currently 3 months old.

Oliver just made my wife pee herself in little bits...... ( no, not really) but she desperately WANTS him.

What a beaut he is.
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[baggedbigblock]

Originally Posted by Jmorales3181

Awesome picture of your truck laid out in the snow. I have seen your truck on YouTube and was one of the trucks that motivated me to start building my truck but didn't recognize it till
I just read your whole thread. Nice job man, can't wait till mine is sitting that low
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Thanks for reading the thread. Glad I could provide some motivation. I need to get off my ass. I have the money to finish it all but I cant bear myself to spend it. I go into big savings modes, then big spending. Right now I need to figure out if Uncle Sam owes me or I owe him. Then I can build my movie theater in the basement and finish the truck.


In regards to Oliver, thanks!! Tell you wife sorry,but she can't have him! I love this guy, he is sitting, does double high fives, shakes my hand, stays, and goes on his pad every time, all at 3 months. This guy may be smarter then me! If you are in VA the breeder is amazing, Dark Hollow Pups, I highly recommend their dogs.

[McMurphy]

1. been missing your build.
2. just talked to my wife about "If we were going to get a small dog, this is what I would want..." and showed her your Oliver.

We may have struck a compromise in my house!!
On dogs anyways....

Now she is searching them and gasping at the $$$$$ LOL

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

1. been missing your build.
2. just talked to my wife about "If we were going to get a small dog, this is what I would want..." and showed her your Oliver.

We may have struck a compromise in my house!!
On dogs anyways....

Now she is searching them and gasping at the $$$$$ LOL

Problem is...... They are worth every cent you spend on them DAMHIK

We have three rescue cats aged between 7-12 and in spite of being less rewarding than dogs, the pleasure they give us is worth every penny.

Remind your wife that these are gifts that just keep on giving. They will NEVER intentionally screw up your life.
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[baggedbigblock]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

1. been missing your build.
2. just talked to my wife about "If we were going to get a small dog, this is what I would want..." and showed her your Oliver.

We may have struck a compromise in my house!!
On dogs anyways....

Now she is searching them and gasping at the $$$$$ LOL

I am so glad you are considering this breed. I have had a few dogs over the years, as well as had roomates with other breeds. This is the most amazing breed and unfortunately you have to pay for that. Coming from a amstaff pitt I wanted a manly dog that wouldn't tear the house up or I would fear could hurt my future children. This is the best compromise on size, manliness, and fun. They are smart, dont shed, easy to train, and the PERSONALITY!!! wow he is worth every penny I paid x10!!!! Now most go for 3-4K but I found a breeder in my state that wanted 1.1k. That covers breeding costs, Cesarian section, and their time. OThers charging 2.5k+ are doing it for profit. So do you research.
There are only two downfalls, one is they fart, he actually ripped one as I was typing this!! HAHA. The other downfall is you want to get another one because they are so much fun.


Back to truck stuff my accuair is in the mail! Then its off to the exhaust shop. Winter is not a motivating time to work on a truck that has to sit outside. I will get this thing rolling down the road asap.

[baggedbigblock]

So the weather is warming up and I decided to start spending the money. Accuair is ordered and I have the tracking numbers!!! Should arrive in a few days and then its time to air this thing up and start driving it. It will head to the exhaust/transmission shop by the end of March.

Generic pic, but I love the EXO Mount design it will all be nicely installed under the bed. iLevel will be installed later, I just want to put all the $$ into body work and a big ol nasty cam first.


And Oliver is getting bigger 15+lbs at the moment 4 months old

[dr69burb]

Thats some awesome stuff you have coming. I really like your truck and look forward to some driving pics/videos.
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[CRGRS 66]

Just happened across your build thread tonight, went through the whole thing, killer truck, great work, great, great, great,

[baggedbigblock]

Thanks guys. I reread my thread. It gives me a ton of motivation to finish it. It really sucks how life gets in the way. Granted I had a wedding, and a honeymoon, but when I returned I got sidetracked renovating my house. I am a bathroom remodel and a full basement finish/theater/bar/pool lounge. I told my wife I need to finish the truck before we start any other projects. Amazingly she is totally fine with it. So back to the grindstone!!

[McMurphy]

Glad to see you back at it man!!
Been a long lonesome winter without updates to your build !

[baggedbigblock]

Thanks McMurphy. It's hard to be motivated with no garage and freezing temperatures. Now that its warming up I can bear to be outside. I don't know if you really live in Alaska, but props for working in the environment if you do!

[baggedbigblock]

This Farkin SNOW!!!!!! I want to wrench on the truck but the weather is screwing me up. I will make time this week to install the accuair it all arrives Wednesday. Real kicker is me and my wife are heading to SYDNEY AUSTRALIA!!!! She is the main actress in a film that made it to the Sydney film festival and the director is putting me and her up for 10 days!!!!

Anyways, the truck for now.


The damn yard


And Dude Man

[matt_l]

Wow, 10 days is Australia will be awesome, and congrats to your wife for making the film festival... And by the time you get home, the snow should be gone!

[dr69burb]

Damn snow. Hopefully you have a good trip and come home to no snow.
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[creep]

Australia?! I'm starting to not like you.
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[baggedbigblock]

I know man it's crazy, and the trip is free! We only pay for the flight. Its a once in a lifetime opportunity before we have kids in the mix. Free house to stay in and per diam food/fun allowance. We couldn't pass it up.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by baggedbigblock

Thanks McMurphy. It's hard to be motivated with no garage and freezing temperatures. Now that its warming up I can bear to be outside. I don't know if you really live in Alaska, but props for working in the environment if you do!

Yes sir, I really and truely do live up here.

Christmas 2012 video - YouTube

If that link does not work, it is posted on page 30 of my build.

I think it is totally awesome that your wife is an actress !! A trip to Australia is just icing on that cake !!
My wife and I are kind of movie nuts, any chance of a title so we can look the movie up?
Sorry if this jacks your build thread into a fandom thread for your wife...