My Build: Home Depot Machine

[VA72C10]

Sill looks correct to me but make sure one of the 60-66 guys chime in...

My vote is the brown for the seat!!!

[tinydb84]

Originally Posted by baggedbigblock

I just layed the boards down on top of the raised cross sills. This bed was shot so it was temp only. I have a new oem bed coming that will have the real wood floor in it with the strips. I grabbed some decking lumber from lowes and went at it on the truck. It looks good for now.

what did you connect the cross sills? The bed or did you build up something on top of the frame? Also what did you connect the wheel wells to?

Thanks!

[baggedbigblock]

it was square tubing that has 4 runs left to right, the wheel tubs where cut down and welded on top. The wood rests on top of the 4 1" square tubing.

[baggedbigblock]

So I left at 9am to drive to farrrrrr end of the state and returned at 9pm that same day! I was beyond exhausted but it was well worth it. Here is what I scored.

BBW inner section, perfectly straight tailgate, oem glass, SWB front panel.


Rust free, dent, ding free bed sides from a 1966. Why are there no holes but its painted for custom trim? Was custom trim ever adhered on?




Will these cross sills work, or should I get new repo ones? I feel that should be fine to hold the wood bed down.




my boy is getting bigger!

[baggedbigblock]

So after many measurements I just wont be able to drive with 15x8 up front. I would not have the ability to turn and a low height. So I ordered my last 2 wheels 15x7 with the same tires. you can't really tell that the its narrower with the style of wheel its a 1/2" less lip but and least I can ride slammed.







The whole crew.


Another video, nothing too special, just action of it with the new wheels and tires on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVVUtu1o0vQ

[creep]

Your truck reminds me of one of those tuxedo t-shirts, "it says I wanna be formal but I like to party" ...and yes that IS a compliment.

All those rides are killer. I've always really liked those Infinitys.

[baggedbigblock]

Haha, Creep. I love the comment. That's a good description. I wanted the truck to be classy but bad as fvck! I am really digging the outcome, and once its painted SEM hot rod black I am going to be in love!

I have plans to put a full wood bed kit in with strips and stain the same color I did the $30 deck wood that is in it now. The cool part is I am going to hinge the wood strips infront and behind the wheel tub. That way I can lift up and access the battery, the accuair, the fuel cell, and I think I will put a cooler in the final compartment!

[baggedbigblock]

And......The Driveshaft is done!!!! Finally!!!! Funny thing is my flexplate is shot on a new 0 mile motor. The damn universal starter stripped the teeth. So out the tranny goes and in goes a super duper titanium flex plate and a nice new 2,500 stall converter to accept the mega cam, once I decide which one I want. So long story short, I can now drive it, but now I cant start it!

[creep]

Just put a hand crank out front like they did in the old days Good plan for the bed, I was thinking of doing the same thing but who knows if I will ever get around to doing it.

[baggedbigblock]

hand crank would be funny at a car show.

I have been debating what horn to install. La Cucaracha was my first, then Train horn, and last is an Ahoogaa horn. Im torn maybe just a 50's quick beep. I have no clue!

[ChefCy]

SICK truck!!

[creep]

Originally Posted by baggedbigblock

hand crank would be funny at a car show.

I have been debating what horn to install. La Cucaracha was my first, then Train horn, and last is an Ahoogaa horn. Im torn maybe just a 50's quick beep. I have no clue!

I just picked up an interesting "horn" for mine. I'll post a pick and hopefully a vid when I get it installed.
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[tommyd241]

Cool truck!

[baggedbigblock]

I look forward to seeing what horn you went with. I'm still stumped.

[creep]

Originally Posted by baggedbigblock

I look forward to seeing what horn you went with. I'm still stumped.

Sneak peek...

[groundbound64]

Sweet truck BBB !!!!

[baggedbigblock]

Originally Posted by groundbound64

Sweet truck BBB !!!!

Thanks Groundbound!



Creep, that horn looks LOUD!

I am waiting on the painter to pick up the truck this week!!!!! He is going to help me get the trans off and replace the flex plate as well as finish up the shock mounts, straighten the body, paint, and get the BBW install done. If all goes smoothly it should be done in 2-3 weeks!!

[ChefCy]

well?

[McMurphy]

I often wonder what happend to this build...
Did the wife become a major Australian film star?
Did the puppy grow up and chew on the truck?
Did he lose his job at Home Depot and the pain of that keeps him from posting updates due to the title of his thread???
Or did the painter like the truck so much he kept it?

So many questions, so long between updates....

[creep]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I often wonder what happend to this build...
Did the wife become a major Australian film star?
Did the puppy grow up and chew on the truck?
Did he lose his job at Home Depot and the pain of that keeps him from posting updates due to the title of his thread???
Or did the painter like the truck so much he kept it?

So many questions, so long between updates....

Sounds like the ending to an episode of "Soap"

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by creep

Sounds like the ending to an episode of "Soap"

I think you just dated us both with that reference...

[baggedbigblock]

Hey Guys!!!! Sorry life as you know it got busy. Work was and is crazy busy. Been working 6 days a week, 12 hours a day. My wife and I just sold my home and are renting until our new home is being completed in 4 months. With a garage!!!

Soooo my fabricator that was going to finish the truck kept saying, 2 more months, 2 more months. Here in Richmond it is hard to find a fabricator that does quality work on cars. So after such a long time of neglect the truck really is getting finished. After being put off for a year and havering the money but no time I hired another fabricator. Work begins in 2 weeks and will have it running and driving in 3 weeks. No more BS. I have a painter lined up as well, should be cruising before mid July fully done.
Nothing is truly fully done, I will add stereo, redo the seat, and save for a blower that can fit under the hood.
The wife is great, Australia was amazing, and her acting work is really picking up. Got signed by Willimena
The dog has eating most other belongings but not the truck

Sold home (realtor on left)


Killer


My baby boy 1.5 years old


New house to right of white one


View


Depo Runner








Fender work




fabricators project he is finishing

[CRGRS 66]

A very hearty welcome back. Killer truck!

[siggyfreud]

Can't wait to see the future progress. BTW those houses are beautiful! As someone who enjoys doing some and layout design on the side I really really like what they have there. Post up pics when it's done!

[rusty76]

You know often times when I'm searching for builds I wonder what happened to the trucks and people. Some builds go a long ways back and it is crazy when a few of them are still kicking around. Glad to see this one still moving a long. Killer view of the water. Man that is nice. It's been awhile since I've been to Richmond. Need to make another trip up sometime.