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06-24-2022, 10:21 PM | #1 |
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Ive been trying do figure out how to stop the hood from falling into the grille when it’s open. When I was taking apart my tailgate I decided to use the same style spring latches. Works well and won’t need a prop rod. I have about 1” + clearance to the grille. I have to do some final fitting of the hood and doors. Then everything gets pulled apart and I’m going to finish and paint the frame. Then onto the body paint
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06-25-2022, 04:49 PM | #2 |
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Lookin great bud
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06-27-2022, 07:57 AM | #3 |
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well played
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06-29-2022, 09:13 AM | #4 |
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great job, looks perfect
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07-09-2022, 07:14 AM | #5 |
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Last piece of fabrication… I think Made a cold air intake box. I noticed when I was just idling it down the road the intake air temp was 120 with the filter so close to the exhaust. Bought the paint yesterday. A little more fit and finish and it’s coming apart to paint the frame.
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07-09-2022, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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lookin fantastic.... gettin close... I can smell the paint fumes comin soon
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07-10-2022, 11:42 AM | #7 |
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nice work, as usual.
Can't wait to see it in paint
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07-11-2022, 09:28 AM | #8 |
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that is a really nice execution, and even adds a little bit of ram-air in there.
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07-12-2022, 08:48 AM | #9 |
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Thanks guys. I’ve pulled the engine/trans back out. So I can get under the hood. I’m trying to get the hood fitted and I just shake my head at how terrible everything fit on these trucks from the factory. I’ve got 4 hours into adjusting and pulling on the hood and it’s still not right. I have to cut and weld the front of the hood on the right side to get the gap right. Lots of time trying to get everything to fit like a modern car!
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07-12-2022, 09:44 AM | #10 |
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Did you try adjusting the metal X cross race on the underside of the hood?
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07-12-2022, 06:53 PM | #11 |
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Jason,
I had to do the same thing.
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07-12-2022, 11:43 PM | #12 |
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I’m guessing this is how these hoods left the factory. All good now. Finally got the hood fitting pretty good. I won’t be able to get the gap between the hood and the cowl even with the function of the forward tilt hood. I need a larger gap in the center then the ends for the hood to open. Back to finishing the bodywork this weekend.
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Thanks for all the kind words everyone. The hood has been a constant comprise to get it to fit. Some of my problems have come from when I pancaked it. The front radius was way off when I started, but is really close now. Not much adjustment in the brace due to the flip hood. At one point I left all the bolts loose on the brace and it didn’t really change anything. Pull it one way and something else doesn’t fit. After 6 hours of adjusting I settled on fixing the one gap in the front. So far so good
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I did this exact method to correct it. You can get it 95-99% there and then use a little filler to get it perfect
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Definitely. I only hope mine comes out as nice as yours is!
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I have finished adjusting the blue. I started with factory hermosa blue (right spray out). Then added blue pearl to get the flop and shade I wanted. I’m going with the top left spray out. Starting on the top, the amount of blue pearl increases as you go down.
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looks good. if you're happy then it's what counts.gonna look great.
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good thinking on your feet?
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Frame and rear end are now in epoxy primer. I added a Jack point to the back of the frame. ( last picture) I have to Jack the back up to remove the rear tires and this way I won’t have to use a block on the Jack. Hangs down 1” below the gas tank.
Only have a few suspension pieces left to clean and prime. I’m going to make a rotisserie out of the 2 engine stands. I’ve seen it done by others on the forum. Then I start spraying color.
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beautiful truck you're building,great work.love seeing it come together.
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jack point. interesting. sort of wished i had thought of something like that
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It doesn’t rotate all the way around, but most of the way.
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First piece in color today. Spent hours getting this bronze like I wanted it. Ended up being a custom color. Started with 2004 Chrysler khaki and altered from there. After 8 spray outs I finally came up with a color I was happy with. Then back to the parts store with the formula for the adjustment. Turned out awesome so far
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NICE COLOR!!!!! lookin forward bud
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