Finally my own build thread!

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by foosed

WOW what a gift you have. This truck is absolutely beautiful. How's it coming, any new progress??

Thanks for kind words!!! I will hopefully have some new updates this weekend. I reskined the inside of the bed and re-shaped the front bed panel to match the sides. I think it looks sweet. Also for the last few days i have been jointing and planing wood for the bed. I decided i couldn't wait to see what the bed is going to look like so i bought a crap load of wood and have been working on that. I will upload pics when i get it done! Later

Josh

[abadsvt]

Well i got some more progress done. Unfortunately my table saw broke some sort of pin that allowed me to make the blade go up and down so i wasn't able to finish the wood for the bed. Its almost done or i would like to think so. It has been alot of work jointing and then plaining all the wood to the correct thickness because all my wood working tools are upstairs. Okay maybe i'm a little lazy. I also changed the front bed panel to match the sides. I think it came out great and really looking forward to seeing it on the ground with the cab on. Anyways heres some pics. The flat bars inbetween the wood are stainless and will be polished at a later date. They are not bolted down yet so that is why some look higher than others. The will be bolted down from the bottom so you don't see any bolts from the top. I just needed more time to finish plus i ran out of the stainless flat bar. Also the wood is just sitting there so that is why some are not evenly matched up. Will take some more pics when they are fully bolted down and aligned.

Josh

[kyull67]

Can't wait to see it with all the metal on it!

[jlaird]

josh, this thing is so SICK. Makes mine look like a joke LOL.

Where did you get those blue bushings that you used on your exhaust hangers? Also, do you know how those magnaflow mufflers sound? I like the fact that they are small.

One more question, I noticed in one of your pics you have a metal plate on the cab mount rubber bushing on the forward drivers side. Are you leaving it there when you install the cab? I have taken two cabs off their frame and both had a shim on that cab mount.

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by jlaird

josh, this thing is so SICK. Makes mine look like a joke LOL.

Where did you get those blue bushings that you used on your exhaust hangers? Also, do you know how those magnaflow mufflers sound? I like the fact that they are small.

One more question, I noticed in one of your pics you have a metal plate on the cab mount rubber bushing on the forward drivers side. Are you leaving it there when you install the cab? I have taken two cabs off their frame and both had a shim on that cab mount.

Thanks for the complements jlaird! Your truck is pretty bad a$$ too! I got those blue exhaust bushings from IRONWORKS speed and kustom. I ordered my SPD exhaust tubing from them and I went over to there shop to pick it up and while i was there i saw those blue bushings. I asked if i could buy some and he hooked me up. Do you need a few? I could probably get you some. PM me if you do. Regarding that shim on the front cab bushing, yes i am using them for the front and rear of the cab mounts. When i ordered the cab mounts they came with these shims so i decided to use them. I heard the magnaflow mufflers sound great but i don't have any personal experience with them until now. They are pretty sweet since they tuck up into the frame and are flush with the bottom of the frame.

Josh

[OLDIRON69]

Can't wait to see this finished.

[OLDIRON69]

another one to keep your eyes peeled on..

[abadsvt]

Well i finally got enough time to get the truck outside and off the frame. It looks so different off the frame jig that i almost don't want to put it back on. I was able to snap a few pics of the frame with the motor and 1/2 of the exhaust installed before it got too dark to take some more pics. I was able to get most of the sheetmetal on tonight so tomorrow i will take some more pics of the truck with the bed on, 1 door and 1 fender. I almost forgot. The new rear end fits perfect with my wheels. I have around 3/4" per side of clearance which is exactly what i wanted. Anyways here is some pics

Josh

[abadsvt]

Well i finally got enough time to get the truck outside and off the frame. It looks so different off the frame jig that i almost don't want to put it back on. I was able to snap a few pics of the frame with the motor and 1/2 of the exhaust installed before it got too dark to take some more pics. I was able to get most of the sheetmetal on tonight so tomorrow i will take some more pics of the truck with the bed on, 1 door and 1 fender. I almost forgot. The new rear end fits perfect with my wheels. I have around 3/4" per side of clearance which is exactly what i wanted. Anyways here is some pics

Josh

[gringoloco]

Tease!

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Tease!

whoops. Forgot the pics

[Painter D]

Lookin good.

[higgiec10]

all i can say is thats some nice goingto be a nice ride when done

[abadsvt]

Well i tried to get some decent pics of the truck with some sheetmetal but out of all the pics i only got 2 that came out. Since the sun is still rising it is reflecting off my truck. It look kind of angelic. So later today when the sun isn't as bright i will snap a few more. I can't wait to see it painted, wood in the bed and so on. Being patient sucks

Josh

[Crank]

2nd picture looks like a model. But everything in aspect ratio. haha

[nuke1]

WOW isall i caan say, nice job and well done!!!

[abadsvt]

Well i was had a few minutes and snapped a few more pics. I know they are almost the same pics as i already posted but i just love the how it is starting to look. I know i am

Josh

[abadsvt]

Last 2 pics. One of the pics is just showing the front bed mount i made.

Josh

ps. Just for everyones knowledge. If you get a pre 69 rear end the max recommended wheel backspacing is 4.5" on a 10" wide wheel. It won't fit on a 70 and up rear end. I learned that out the hard way. It leaves you just under 3/4" per side of clearance which should be plenty. Just sharing that info

[kyull67]

Looks badass! What are you doing with the bedfloor?

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by kyull67

Looks badass! What are you doing with the bedfloor?

What bedfoor!

I am going to build my own wood floor for the truck. I have a fair amount of wood working tools so i was thinking about either curley maple, maybe walnut. Either way it is going to be a high gloss finish. If we get a shop soon i was hoping to start building the wood floor cause i really want to see it installed.

Josh

[Raguemoe]

Man I wish I had your skills. Looking good!!!

What's the best place to get Foose wheels and how much?

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by Raguemoe

Man I wish I had your skills. Looking good!!!

What's the best place to get Foose wheels and how much?

Thanks Raguemoe! I will look for my receipt to see what i paid and where i got them. I don't remember off the top of my head but they were great to do business with. I think with rims, tires and the cost to get them powdercoated came out to just $3500-3750 but that is just off the top of my head. I think i might have got too much backspacing for the front wheels. I haven't takin the time to adjust the steering so i can't be sure but i am a little worried.

You looking for a set of wheels? If mine don't work maybe we can work something out? You going to drop the white c10 or leave it as is?

Josh

[abadsvt]

Well i couldn't resist, i grabbed some nitrogen and aired up my truck to about ride height. It looks sick! I had to take some pics.

Josh

[my67chevytruck]

looking good bro!

[Raguemoe]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Thanks Raguemoe! I will look for my receipt to see what i paid and where i got them. I don't remember off the top of my head but they were great to do business with. I think with rims, tires and the cost to get them powdercoated came out to just $3500-3750 but that is just off the top of my head. I think i might have got too much backspacing for the front wheels. I haven't takin the time to adjust the steering so i can't be sure but i am a little worried.

You looking for a set of wheels? If mine don't work maybe we can work something out? You going to drop the white c10 or leave it as is?

Josh

I lowered it!