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yfz450_0569 · 01-26-2009, 12:59 PM

Good work like this keeps me motivated to try to make my stuff look as best possible...

my67chevytruck · 01-26-2009, 02:45 PM

looking good Josh!

Spray-Bomb · 01-26-2009, 03:03 PM

Sweet !!!

abadsvt · 01-26-2009, 10:15 PM

Thanks everyone for the complements. I just went over all the pics and realized that they look alot better in person than in those pics. Some of those pics look dirty around the welds which they aren't. Maybe it was the angle of the pic and the lighting

. Anyways i got some emails today about having someone make the intake flanges for the sheetmetal intake so hopefully in week or two i can start the intake manifold. Thanks again!!!

Josh

abadsvt · 02-01-2009, 12:20 PM

Finally!!!! Yesterday i was able to move the truck over to the shop. It was very exciting because i have been trying to move it for a while and now since it is moved i feel like i can work on it again. I never realized how wide the truck is until i loaded it on the trailer. I only had a few inches of clearance. That was a little scary but its all done!!!!

Anyways i took some pics of the truck on the trailer just because i am a little

.

Josh

BigSky71 · 02-01-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

I never realized how wide the truck is until i loaded it on the trailer. I only had a few inches of clearance.
Josh

I had the same issue when I loaded my truck to be hauled in for alignment, had about 1" to spare between the trailer fender wheels, made for tricky loading.

Congrats on getting the truck over to the new shop!

-Greg72 · 04-28-2009, 11:23 AM

abadsvt,

I've been scanning all the pages of this build and haven't seen it yet.....

Did you ever post up the details on teh wheel/tire combo? Those look like Foose Nitrous (my favorite!) but I was curious about the diameters/widths and what sort of tire sizes you ultimately decided on.

The look is REALLY balanced and aesthetically "right", so you've got me wondering.

oh, and subscribed.

abadsvt · 04-28-2009, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by -Greg72

abadsvt,

I've been scanning all the pages of this build and haven't seen it yet.....

Did you ever post up the details on teh wheel/tire combo? Those look like Foose Nitrous (my favorite!) but I was curious about the diameters/widths and what sort of tire sizes you ultimately decided on.

The look is REALLY balanced and aesthetically "right", so you've got me wondering.

oh, and subscribed.

Yeah they are FOOSE Nitrous wheels that i bought chrome and had the centers powdercoated charcole grey. If i remember right the front wheels are 20x8.5 4" backspacing and the rears are 20x10 4.5" backspacing. They are 5x4.75 bolt pattern and the tires are 245/35/20 (front) but will be switching to 245/30/20 and the rears are 275/30/20. I agree they do fit really well on the truck. I had to switch to a pre-70 rear end (the shorter one) to fit the rear wheels. I hope i answered your questions. Let me know if i didn't.

Josh

abadsvt · 04-28-2009, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by p8ntballer1911-

abadsvt,

Man, You don't understand how much that motivates me! That about hits my build dead on, other then the rims! Keeps up the good work. I know how it feels to get into a new place to work. We just moved our shop from 1250 Sq Ft to 2500 Sq ft. Its the difference between night and day

Congrats on the new move! Having that extra space is awesome! Glad the rendering can motivate you as it has motivated me. Now get back to work!

Josh

kyull67 · 02-01-2009, 03:30 PM

Nice shop! I hope you finish the truck soon.

nuke1 · 02-01-2009, 03:58 PM

looks great Josh, wish i had some of the tools you do, at least i have access to all of them from a friends shop though, sure wish i had the room you do though.

Daniel U · 02-03-2009, 12:25 PM

Very cool Josh. I was glad to, by chance, be able to see you in route to your shop. I look FWD to seeing your shop soon.

kevncar · 02-06-2009, 05:08 PM

Just out of curiousity, what do you do for a living? Some serious skills, just wondering if you aquire those on your own tinkering time, or if they get honed at some fab type career.

Thanks,

SCOTI · 02-06-2009, 05:41 PM

It's amazing what a little work area can do for a project (it's very motivating). I think you're doing a heck of a job & look forward to these updates.

abadsvt · 02-06-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevncar

Just out of curiousity, what do you do for a living? Some serious skills, just wondering if you aquire those on your own tinkering time, or if they get honed at some fab type career.

Thanks,

Thanks for the complements!! I am actually a Mechanical contractor (Heating and Air Conditioning). I have always been one of those guys who can't learn enough and with the internet being full of info i have read and researched the crap out of everything. Nathan from porterbuilt streetrods gave me some good advice when i was just getting started. He really helped me with the learning curve a couple years ago.

And thanks everyone for the motivation to keep on going! Its sometimes a little overwellming but you guys help keep me on track.

Josh

Ronm909 · 02-07-2009, 02:30 AM

WOW!! this build makes me not want to ever "build my own thread" amazing project...

CTENTA1 · 02-08-2009, 05:31 AM

Wow!! This truck is Bad A$$ Josh

. All that time and money will pay off when you take it for the first drive, I bet you cant wait! thats cool it'l be fun for you. So you going to have it ready for the car show in Pismo? the one they have for fathers day weekend. Picture yourself hitting the bags down the strip LOL

.. Its coming up so hope to see it their. I live down in Nipomo i have a 4x4 rolling chassis for a 71 Blazer but i still need more time to get it all done. But anyhow, nice ride hope to see it in person i know exactly what you mean about it looking better in person. see ya!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-17-2009, 12:16 PM

Great news! Now you have no excuse for getting this thing done,

............

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abadsvt · 03-18-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Great news! Now you have no excuse for getting this thing done,

............

.

I know....that is what worried about!

Josh

ColoradoK5 · 03-18-2009, 12:05 PM

Sweet truck love the way it sits! good luck on the deadline

VA72C10 · 03-24-2009, 11:06 PM

Nice...just pm'd him a few minutes ago about doing a rendering for me...

ccracin · 03-25-2009, 07:25 AM

Very Nice Josh. Check out the Blue on the new G6's, it looks close. Hats off to Carter as always. Now get movin! Maybe it will motivate us!

abadsvt · 03-25-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ccracin

Very Nice Josh. Check out the Blue on the new G6's, it looks close. Hats off to Carter as always. Now get movin! Maybe it will motivate us!

Actually i was going to paint it HOK TruBlu. I have painted it before and absolutely loved the color. I thought about going red but there are alot of red trucks so that is what persuaded me to go blue. Here is a pic of the red rendering.

p8ntballer1911 · 04-27-2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Actually i was going to paint it HOK TruBlu. I have painted it before and absolutely loved the color. I thought about going red but there are alot of red trucks so that is what persuaded me to go blue. Here is a pic of the red rendering.

Man, You don't understand how much that motivates me! That about hits my build dead on, other then the rims! Keeps up the good work. I know how it feels to get into a new place to work. We just moved our shop from 1250 Sq Ft to 2500 Sq ft. Its the difference between night and day!

my67chevytruck · 03-26-2009, 07:33 AM

BLUE......... Nice work Josh! keep at it!

01-26-2009, 12:59 PM	#1
yfz450_0569 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 227	Re: Finally my own build thread! Good work like this keeps me motivated to try to make my stuff look as best possible...

01-26-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally my own build thread! looking good Josh! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-26-2009, 03:03 PM	#3
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01-26-2009, 10:15 PM	#4
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Finally my own build thread! Thanks everyone for the complements. I just went over all the pics and realized that they look alot better in person than in those pics. Some of those pics look dirty around the welds which they aren't. Maybe it was the angle of the pic and the lighting. Anyways i got some emails today about having someone make the intake flanges for the sheetmetal intake so hopefully in week or two i can start the intake manifold. Thanks again!!! Josh __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

02-01-2009, 12:20 PM	#5
abadsvt Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 1,152	Re: Finally my own build thread! Finally!!!! Yesterday i was able to move the truck over to the shop. It was very exciting because i have been trying to move it for a while and now since it is moved i feel like i can work on it again. I never realized how wide the truck is until i loaded it on the trailer. I only had a few inches of clearance. That was a little scary but its all done!!!! Anyways i took some pics of the truck on the trailer just because i am a little. Josh Attached Images __________________ (Project truck) 1970 C10 under complete transformation My current build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212871 Other project: C5 corvette swap into 70 c10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2413517 On Hold

04-28-2009, 11:23 AM	#7
-Greg72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 308	Re: Finally my own build thread! abadsvt, I've been scanning all the pages of this build and haven't seen it yet..... Did you ever post up the details on teh wheel/tire combo? Those look like Foose Nitrous (my favorite!) but I was curious about the diameters/widths and what sort of tire sizes you ultimately decided on. The look is REALLY balanced and aesthetically "right", so you've got me wondering. oh, and subscribed. __________________ 1972 K5 - 502BBC/4L80E/Magnum205/Mog-9s/5.26s/38" BFG KM2s Find me on INSTAGRAM @MIGHTASWELLK5 '72 K5 - Greg's "Might As Well™" Build

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ccracin CCTek Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Rostraver, PA Posts: 235	Re: Finally my own build thread! Very Nice Josh. Check out the Blue on the new G6's, it looks close. Hats off to Carter as always. Now get movin! Maybe it will motivate us! __________________ Chad 68 swb Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=262840 72 swb Project SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3993641 THANKS TO: Hermance Design (www.hermancedesign.com), Paradise Road Rod & Custom, Harry Opfer Welding, Tri-State Machine, Wegner Automotive Research, Nsane Hotrodz (www.nsanehotrodz.com), Clayton Machine Works, CCTek (http://www.candctek.com)

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my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Finally my own build thread! BLUE......... Nice work Josh! keep at it! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

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