MY build thread...

[shortbed70]

Yea I wish they would hurry the heck up I am ready to work so I need to take advantage of that...Im going to call them tomarrow!

[Alan's Classic]

Xmember looks nice!!

[shortbed70]

Thanks Alan I am hoping to get it done this weekend and show more pics of it installed. I just had an idea in my head and put it on paper then metal. Once thats done I have to figure out the trailing arm xmember issue. I dont have the money for a ece member so modified stock it is.

[shortbed70]

Well picked up the parts from the blaster today and now its time to get to work heres some pics.

[shortbed70]

Heres some of todays progress. Started welding bed seam and putting in patch panel on pass side.

[shortbed70]

Well trans x-member is in and low and behold I dont have to notch the trailing arm x-member. So thats done and my mufflers came in...I cant wait to hear these...

[daverod]

looking good.Those bed seams look like fun.

[chev-obsession]

are those spintech mufflers? i didnt catch the brand name.

[shortbed70]

Yea they are spintech pro street 2.5"
Davrod The seams aren't that bad to weld just have to be patient and skip around. I finished the drivers side last night.

[firenuttz]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Heres some pics of the rear.

Hey man sweet progress on the truck, ive been looking to bag my truck for some time. I have a question though, how did you do your panhard bar? I saw what i think was the panhard connected to the trailing arm and that only confused me, can you help me out here please

[shortbed70]

I made a plate with a bolt and welded it to the control arm being as thats the farthest point from the opposite frame rail. I hardly have any side movement at all. Im probably going to a watts link when I can afford one so for now this will work. Update on the build...I have the bed seams welded both sides and the pass quater is welded on 90%. Im hoping about next weekend to paint the front inner fenders,grill support and get them hung.Pics to come tomarrow.

[baggedout81]

Gotta couple things to do to the air tanks then it's time to start plumbing.At least here soon it will be in it's own power.

[AZ66GMC]

Look'n good man I'm thinking of welding up the bed seams on my truck also. Keep up the great work and taking pics!



Tony

[shortbed70]

Man I went to a goodguys car show and they were running auto cross and man that looks like fun. I would really like to run my truck in one when it's finished with wheels and everything. Running bags with the valves close to the bags I'm hoping to control the body roll alot then add sway bars front and rear. Think that's the direction I want to go with pro-touring.
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[baggedout81]

Yeah you wont have hardly any air transfer w/ the way and position were putting them valves at and the Slams to "ballon" like firestones

[shortbed70]

Well my computer is being stupid and won't l me load my photos off my phone so I will have to fix it to post my progress pics. Sorry
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[SRVBLUES64]

how do I start a build tread?

[Captainfab]

When you're on the main page of the 'Projects and Builds' towards the top on the left is a button that says "New Thread" click on that, and start typing and adding attachments. Also it is a good idea to subscribe to your threads so you know when someone asks a question, or posts a comment.

Originally Posted by SRVBLUES64

how do I start a build tread?

[shortbed70]

Well Only thing I've done is play with my new old skidsteer and some grinding but I did manage to get my fan shroud finished but my computer wont load all the pics but heres one.

[Rafael505]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Not much progress lately but I almost got the motor ready to run just need starter,wp,balancer,valve covers and plugs then I'll have a video. Also got the motor in my 64 running so I can sell it to recoupe some money. Heres some pics of motor....More to come soon. Might have the old truck sold too. And I got to ride my first harley today and MAN now I want one. Spacer is for hood clearence checking...

if you dont mind me askin whats the color and code of you truck i really like it for my 67 c10

[shortbed70]

Are you wanting the motor color ? The truck is ratrod satin black from eastwood. The motor paint is a duplicolor over engine primer. Ill have to get the color if thats what your wanting.

[shortbed70]

Well bedside seams are ground down just need some fine tuning now I need to get some paint on the front inner fenders and grill and get them mounted and more welding on the bed. Pics later tonight

[firenuttz]

any progress on the truck lately?

[shortbed70]

No I got real sick about 2 months ago and couldn't eat or barely drink anything without getting sick then the weight started coming off and lost 32 lbs in three weeks. They finally came up with some mess that helped but now I have a couch in there I'm waiting for the lady to get it out so can't really do much. I did manage to get the pass side of the bed seams all welded up and my inner fenders both ready for paint but have to make room to do so. Thanks for wondering I was thinking my build died.. Oh yea air tanks are ready for paint also and ready to mount.
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[shortbed70]

About 2 weeks ago started feeling better
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