Project Orange Crush (57 3100)

[RockinKees]

Yep, that's a pretty rake you get
I, personal, like blackwalls. But that's how I build my truck, kind of a ratrod.
It's a very personal choice, everybody has an opinion about that....

Cool, you got the cluster from the forum! I myself have had plenty of help also from the forummembers ( you know who you are ) and I live a few Miles away
Guess we're all the same, trying to help our fellow builders

[55 Chevy Dave]

What an awesome build you have going Val! Keep up the great work!

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by lower50's

White out.

Thats what I was thinking

Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

No problem. I don't know if I'd trust those old wires, but I thought maybe you could use the bulb sockets and connectors... Good luck...

No I don't think I will chance a truck fire on my wedding day oh the story that would be for the rest of my life!

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

I've been known to start taking Tylenol when hitting it hard for a few days...knees just now recovering from my exhaust work.

White wall / letters in or out...really personal choice based on theme you are going for.

You are rolling...love it, economically smart decisions, hitting it hard, outside, fiancé involved, not afraid to try something...way cool VS.

I do the same but back pain I don't mess with I did get back out tonight a little no heavy lifting though just small things

Thanks for the awesome compliment on my build "style" I've never been one to be afraid of a challenge or new skill as corny as this will sound learning and new experiences are fun

As for being fiscally responsible my fiance literally laughed outloud saying "the trucks the most expensive part of the wedding" I get no sympathy from her I suppose but hey the memories are priceless

Originally Posted by Kim57

I like black walls my self.
Kim

True a nice glossed black tire is a sight to behold

Originally Posted by ptc

That is way cool of Biglass !!! Forums are great for favors!!! great group around here.

Absolutely couldn't believe he was so willing to help a guy out people around my parts are very self centered trying to get ahead and never stopping to help or even talk to each other sad to see

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Yep, that's a pretty rake you get
I, personal, like blackwalls. But that's how I build my truck, kind of a ratrod.
It's a very personal choice, everybody has an opinion about that....

Cool, you got the cluster from the forum! I myself have had plenty of help also from the forummembers ( you know who you are ) and I live a few Miles away
Guess we're all the same, trying to help our fellow builders

Interesting Kees when I think ratrod I think coker white walls or very dirty tires

I to think that everyone on here is so kind to each other because we all are going through the same stuff looking for parts saving up for them building and all the highs and lows that go with it

Originally Posted by 55 Chevy Dave

What an awesome build you have going Val! Keep up the great work!

May just say I'm humbled to know you think that because when I look at your build and how its all coming together all I can do is.... thanks for stopping by Dave

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Got a tiny bit done tonight I started to drill out the plug welds on my 8.8 axle so I can shorten the one side tube and get it under the truck

Also got the brake parts for it in from rockauto today can I just say they are awesome for parts cheap and fast shipping never had a single issue with them once

Then I just began the process of coming up with my wiring harness setup for my ignition system in my head to know what I need for gauge wire so we can get an engine startup/break-in video soon!

[BIGglaSS]

What's cool about this hobby, you build it the way you want it. The tires aren't quite my taste, but at least they won't last long behind the bbc.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

What's cool about this hobby, you build it the way you want it. The tires aren't quite my taste, but at least they won't last long behind the bbc.

HAHA I should lose an inch on the wedding day hopefully not that much

been racking my brain today on what U-bolts and mounting I need for my rear axle so here goes what I think is an acceptable mount setup
(wink wink I want feedback guys)

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

been racking my brain today on what U-bolts and mounting I need for my rear axle so here goes what I think is an acceptable mount setup
(wink wink I want feedback guys)

Try it with the axle on top of the leafs.... with it on the bottom it may JACK you way too far up in the air!

[Valarius_Starchaser]

I considered an axle over spring but I was worried about having to c-notch the frame or would that not be an issue?

[BIGglaSS]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

HAHA I should lose an inch on the wedding day hopefully not that much

been racking my brain today on what U-bolts and mounting I need for my rear axle so here goes what I think is an acceptable mount setup
(wink wink I want feedback guys)

If you posted this last week, I could have sent you a flip kit, too...

[ptc]

Originally Posted by Valarius_Starchaser

I considered an axle over spring but I was worried about having to c-notch the frame or would that not be an issue?

No C notch unless you plan on SLAMMIN to the ground.... or loading 10 tons in your bed! normal suspension travel shouldnt need it.

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Okay either way I have all the components at my disposal thanks for the input on the spring under not causing issues

[ptc]

Wow pretty quiet from the VAL shop all weekend.... you ok????


Hey dont know if you have started thinking about glass yet, but I came across this site and they may have the perfect fix to all your chop top worries for all your glass....

Check them out at : http://www.racingshields.com/custom_..._vehicles.html

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by ptc

Wow pretty quiet from the VAL shop all weekend.... you ok????


Hey dont know if you have started thinking about glass yet, but I came across this site and they may have the perfect fix to all your chop top worries for all your glass....

Check them out at : http://www.racingshields.com/custom_..._vehicles.html

It averaged 97 degrees and 80% humidity this weekend... just to hot for me which was a bummer because my fiance was out of town so it was a ton of lost work time but I will be hitting it hard over the week to get the old girls back down on all 4 and hopefully get the other side door on and both aligned within reason so we can start finishing the chop top and drip rail delete

The whole budget thing is starting to be a real issue here fellas not sure if our goal of wedding getaway truck will be met. She is starting to want a better meal and more decorations and the like so the truck thing takes a back seat to that we will see how it all lines up... Can't say I'm not bummed about that so I'm kind of discouraged on even working on it right now nobody ever said a wedding was for a man anyways

one tie rod end and rear axle U bolts have been ordered however despite the setback

As far as the glass goes those guys look well beyond even my previous "get it done" budget

[Valarius_Starchaser]

I was thinking of going with UV-Stabilized acrylic and building a buck to match the opening and using a heat gun to form it to the buck not sure how or if that would work or where I could even get 1/4inch UV-stabilized acrylic locally...

I have been ignoring the whole windshield thing but I will need to start finding a solution sooner rather than later....

[Valarius_Starchaser]

continuing on none the less I finished up my suspension got the truck back on its own feet again step dad got his new block for his stroker from the machine shop last night looks like I will be preoccupied building that for a night or two next week

Also been tearing into his big block throwing a cam at it for some better low end torque as its going in a 67 elco for for truck use

busy busy busy...

[Valarius_Starchaser]

No truck time last night busy building the motor for the Nova drag season is coming!

Here's some pictures of it 383 stroker 2 piece rear main and a flat tappet hydraulic cam at .490/.490 lift


old cracked block

It's like a present

read for surgery doctor Val



crank came in at .8 end play and all the crank bearings were at .25 PERFECT

[Valarius_Starchaser]

[Valarius_Starchaser]

the most expensive oil a man can buy I'm pretty sure

And at this point it was 12:30am on a Tuesday night with work the next day so it was time for sleep...

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Friday night not much is likely to be done between that being my birthday and the tenative day for break in of the motor and hopefully Saturday will be a productive junk yard run for a harness and some other odds and ends

[Kim57]

Very cool.
Hope you have a great Birthday.
Kim

[II_Slow]

Details on the Nova drag car? Whatcha got?

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Originally Posted by II_Slow

Details on the Nova drag car? Whatcha got?

Its a 72 with a 12 bolt 3.73 posi 8inch drag radials are all the further we go with tires. We drive it to and from the track no trailer for her Cowl induction hood and gunmetal grey paint (high metallic) with black stripes and read pearl ghost flames in them. fairly stock suspension with energy suspension on the whole car sub-frame connectors and traction bars as well

Transmission is a Bowtie overdrives 700r4 unit with line lock from when my step dad lived in cali

motor is at 10:1 and makes somewhere between 450-480hp

We haven't done a single run since early last year in that time we got the aluminum heads and an air gap intake with 750 holley double pumper old times were barely breaking into the 13.50s due to timing issues bad fuel and suspension being set up poorly

this year all that is about to change

[Valarius_Starchaser]

Here's a picture for you too. I can't help but wish the Nova was put on hold for my truck though but that's how things go I suppose fathers projects take precedence over sons

[II_Slow]

Very cool. I had an early Chevy II I raced for years. Bounced if off of the guard rails one time to many and put my engine in a later car. A fox body Mustang of all things. Low 8's in a stock suspension Nova but a bit too much for the nerves.


Goes a lot straighter in the Mustang.



Just abouty to finish by Cummins powered, Dodge framed, 55 Chevy to pull my Chevy powered Ford.

[lower50's]

Happy Birthday

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It's a birthday cake!? lol