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Re: Project truck dream 65"
That Grill turned out really clean.
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03-26-2013, 06:08 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Yup....I'm loving the grill too. Looks great!
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03-29-2013, 12:49 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
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03-26-2013, 08:08 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Hey ed looking good. I know you have to go further now . But hey what is two borders among friends
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03-29-2013, 12:47 AM
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How you enjoying your truck ? Post a pic or two here... always a good thing ! Hope to see that copper plate sometime ! }) Chers, Ed
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03-26-2013, 12:25 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Real nice loven it!
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03-29-2013, 12:48 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
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03-29-2013, 01:14 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Went buy my buddies machine shop today,here's a few pics of the engine progress.I found a 4 bolt main a while back..so here it is along with a pic of the new SRP piston kit and also a closeup with one of my X rods.Now the block will clean up at .20 over,but I want a true 383 so were goin .30 next week.
Forgot a pic of the crank already machined down to fit the journals....is an original 400 Chevy made is the good ol USA....  Say on to chinese junk !
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04-13-2013, 08:37 PM
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Now have my Headers thanks to Snowbound here on this site.He gave me a great deal on them,so I could not refuse.
Patriot is one of few manufactures left in the USA making them,so it was a no brain'r for me. Movin along !
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04-13-2013, 10:57 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
So,the Air condenser is finally mounted.I opted for this style unit as it has top and bottom mounting which eliminated stress on the condenser tanks.
I left adequate room to run my trans cooler in behind it,as I did not want to run it up front.I used a thread setter and installed the thread plugs in the original cross bar holes....,also separated and used the original cross bars as well. The spacing is within 1/8 of an inch on top and bottom so up close all is concentric. I will be using 90 degree coupled elbows as the outlet side is limited for space now. All is nice and square ! My good buddy Chopper approves.  A special thanks to Darcy L. for his expert abilities and keen eye. 
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04-13-2013, 11:18 PM
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Next step...tonight and tom,I will be building a mounting bracket for my coolant
and washer tanks. The mounting tab has been welded to the aluminum channel,so the next step is to make it look pretty....stay tuned for progress !
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04-14-2013, 02:18 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Your Rad Mount looks very smooth ! I like how you mounted your radiator in there.
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04-14-2013, 08:30 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
i really like your build. the grill looks awsome.
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04-14-2013, 10:35 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Really nice work, can't wait to see more
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04-14-2013, 11:36 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Thanks fellas,its good to finally get it done !
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04-15-2013, 12:05 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Spent the day finishing the washer/coolant bracket ! It took me most of the day and was alot of work. I'm happy with my efforts,it was worth the time.
It would have been easy to laser cut all of this....oh well I only needed to use the zip cut,hacksaw,sandpaper,files,center punch,WD40,drill,trouble light,measuring tape,ruler,scribe,permanent marker,drafting pencil,screwdriver,6 point socket set,earplugs,vice,clamps,........................etc.,imagination and time."I think Im gonna make a song outta this" ! Got my feet up and relaxing now in the Lazyboy,so Ill post some pics in the next few days of it mounted with the tanks installed.
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04-15-2013, 12:59 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
brotha you got some skills nice work
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04-15-2013, 02:04 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Thanks for the good words !
Cheers, Ed.
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04-16-2013, 11:35 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Here they are mounted as promised !I'm not completely finished yet...I was thinking of tapping the mounting holes for the tanks and also final sand and high speed polish the mount.
I was able to use the original fan shroud holes for this setup,kinda happy about that.
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04-17-2013, 11:30 AM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Nice and clean. Like it!
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04-17-2013, 12:05 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
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04-17-2013, 01:51 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
looks very professional
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04-27-2013, 05:23 PM
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Re: Project truck dream 65"
Sanded down the front bumper,its full of deep scratches,dents,etc.Guess Im now looking for a good front .Want to chrome it but just to much work to get it there.Shame but you gotta draw the line at one point.
Can anyone help me with a strait clean one...originally painted ?
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04-28-2013, 01:00 AM
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Thanks for the input fellas,Im only looking for an original painted...no chrome.Ill look into the one mentioned if it works out.....great !
Cheers, Ed
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