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Old 04-03-2023, 05:27 PM   #1
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got color on the bed, now I just need to finish body workin the rear fenders then finish color sanding and polish the rest of the body panels and I'll be ready for final assembly... YESSSSS!

On a side note I just got back the aluminum heads and manifold from a full polish..... just waiting on the custom grind cam to wrap it up and run it on a stand!
great color Mike!! She's gonna be an eye popper!!
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oh man, so much win happening

also, those painting stands are super nice
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Old 04-03-2023, 06:37 PM   #3
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Wow, those bedsides look really good!
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Old 05-11-2023, 08:00 PM   #4
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just waiting a a few small odds and ends to finish it up, should be 2 weeks to test run and if all goes well, put it back in for the final time... getting excited!
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Old 05-11-2023, 10:06 PM   #5
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Old 05-14-2023, 01:43 PM   #6
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What did you have to do to get your bedsides straight?
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Old 05-14-2023, 04:40 PM   #7
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What did you have to do to get your bedsides straight?
well since when i welding the tubs in , it caused shrinking in that area which it needed shrinking in other areas , just decided to cut the area where they bead rolled in to give the bed sides strength and since my fire wall was smooth, I went ahead and cut those areas out and smooth the bed sides as well... Lotta work! and to think this was a brand new Mar-k bed that I cut up and went to town on lol, Glad its over!
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Old 05-14-2023, 05:15 PM   #8
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just as a side note, and I know there is always somebody with an idea AFTER you have the work done, you could simply make some new sides from 16 ga cold rolled sheet and have bends placed where needed at a metal shop. might even be cheaper when you factor in electricity, wear and tear (and any other excuse you need to convince the wife, haha) etc etc
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They look great! Did you 16 gauge or did you go thicker?
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They look great! Did you 16 gauge or did you go thicker?
thanks bud. Tryin to remember if it was 16 or 18. I went with what the bed was made of , i think it was 18
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just as a side note, and I know there is always somebody with an idea AFTER you have the work done, you could simply make some new sides from 16 ga cold rolled sheet and have bends placed where needed at a metal shop. might even be cheaper when you factor in electricity, wear and tear (and any other excuse you need to convince the wife, haha) etc etc
very true.... especially with convincing the wife lol
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Well BIG day today, after years of buying parts and storing them under the bed, I finally got it the BBC together and running.( still have to shim the starter properly) But Totally Psyched to here it run. now to slap the T56 on and get it dialed in and put it back in for the final time.

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Old 05-28-2023, 09:45 AM   #13
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Well BIG day today, after years of buying parts and storing them under the bed, I finally got it the BBC together and running.( still have to shim the starter properly) But Totally Psyched to here it run. now to slap the T56 on and get it dialed in and put it back in for the final time.

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Congratulations!!! That’s a big step. I know it feels good!
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Well BIG day today, after years of buying parts and storing them under the bed, I finally got it the BBC together and running.( still have to shim the starter properly) But Totally Psyched to here it run. now to slap the T56 on and get it dialed in and put it back in for the final time.

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great looking and sounding BBC, question, what total CU IN is this beast? Good job as usual Mike.
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Old 06-06-2023, 05:52 PM   #15
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great looking and sounding BBC, question, what total CU IN is this beast? Good job as usual Mike.
Hey Morrie , Always good hearing from you. Its just a little 468 with 11:1 compression... noting to crazy, just enough to get the tires spinning.... hope your driving the tires off yours. its that time of year! give me a call when you get a chance, love to hear from ya.
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Sounds really good!!
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Old 05-28-2023, 01:13 PM   #17
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I like it! That should scoot your truck on down the road
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Old 06-15-2023, 03:22 PM   #18
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The truck is looking amazing! We talked a while back when I was "slammed" with the pandemic stuff. You really helped me getting going on my project. Thanks!!!

Random question: Do you remember the backspacing on your front rims? My Scotts seems like the rotor sits pretty far back towards the frame. Also, what did you end up with on clearance between the front tire and fender?

Thanks again for helping me out so much at the beginning of my project.
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The truck is looking amazing! We talked a while back when I was "slammed" with the pandemic stuff. You really helped me getting going on my project. Thanks!!!

Random question: Do you remember the backspacing on your front rims? My Scotts seems like the rotor sits pretty far back towards the frame. Also, what did you end up with on clearance between the front tire and fender?

Thanks again for helping me out so much at the beginning of my project.
Hey bud, good hearing from you, glad to see your getting some work done on it. For my front wheels they are 8" wide with 4.5" back spacing on them. if you get a measurement from your rotor to your frame I'll compare it to mine, also your hub to hub track width.
as for tire to fender I have 3.5" of clearance. Remember when you ride these trucks low your going to need some clearance for turning. having then this low your always going to rub some where ( its just the nature of the beast) question is, when you get a good turning radius do you want it to rub on the outer lip of the wheel opening of the fender or the frame. I pick the frame because its a smooth surface and no one will ever see the rub mark . the wheel opening on your fender is going to chew up your tires and even worse damage your fender a bit. mine rubs just ever so slightly on the frame at full steering lock. hope this helps.
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AAAAAnd it is in! now back to color sanding and polishing the rest of the truck!
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Hey bud, good hearing from you, glad to see your getting some work done on it. For my front wheels they are 8" wide with 4.5" back spacing on them. if you get a measurement from your rotor to your frame I'll compare it to mine, also your hub to hub track width.
as for tire to fender I have 3.5" of clearance. Remember when you ride these trucks low your going to need some clearance for turning. having then this low your always going to rub some where ( its just the nature of the beast) question is, when you get a good turning radius do you want it to rub on the outer lip of the wheel opening of the fender or the frame. I pick the frame because its a smooth surface and no one will ever see the rub mark . the wheel opening on your fender is going to chew up your tires and even worse damage your fender a bit. mine rubs just ever so slightly on the frame at full steering lock. hope this helps.
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. I will message you some measurement tomorrow. What you say makes total sense. I went with the Scotts Hotrod superslam after talking to you a while back. Great kit.
Your project is looking great!! So awesome to see it come together.
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I just went through your build and wanted to say very nice work. Thanks for sharing.
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Looks good! Get'r done!
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Well been working slow motion here. Had my mother in law and father in law pass away so I been dealing with them and their assets. But I did manage to finish up the engine bay took it for a spin around the block a few times, then to have a rear main seal redone due to it leaking, so I had to pull the tranny to fix it. But it’s done and runs REAL good and zero leaks. I also added a hydroboost system for the cam gave me poor vacuum for the brakes( I had a gut feeling that was going to happen) but it stops on a dime now. Iam moving on to finish color sanding and getting the rest together. Talk to y’all soon
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sorry to hear about your loss, never good. hope you can work through it. best wishes for that and prayers for you and your family.
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