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Old 06-05-2007, 07:43 PM   #26
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Re: 59 Chevy Build

well today I notched the frame and hung the rack. Just taking it easy waiting on all the parts to get here. I decided to go with the HT 502 motor since I will be doing some towing. Anyway here are the latest pics..........
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Old 06-09-2007, 06:56 PM   #27
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Well, it doesn't look like I got much done these last couple of day.....but I did. Here are a couple of pics of the brake system and the wheels that I chose for this build,,,,,,,,
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Old 06-12-2007, 08:55 PM   #28
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Haven't been getting a lot done lately. been waiting on parts. Here is a couple of pics of what came today..........It is an HT-502.........512 ft lbs of torque at 2800 rpm. I figure that will serve the purpose of what this truck is intended for.............
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Old 06-17-2007, 05:45 PM   #29
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Okay.....I feel like I made some major leaps this weekend getting this thing going.........here are a few pics of the progress made...........
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Old 06-17-2007, 05:56 PM   #30
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Looking great!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta love a big block.

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Old 06-17-2007, 08:30 PM   #31
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its looking good and coming along quick.
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Old 06-18-2007, 12:45 AM   #32
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Nice work man!
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Old 06-18-2007, 06:51 PM   #33
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Well I reached another milestone today........I decided to go with a power brake system mounted on the firewall. I did this because I plan on using this as a daily driver. I figured it would be easier for serviceability.........
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Old 06-18-2007, 07:18 PM   #34
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Prostreeter, where did you get thst set up, brake booster and foot pedal?
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Old 06-18-2007, 07:20 PM   #35
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Prostreeter, where did you get thst set up, brake booster and foot pedal?
It is from CPP............if you need the web address let me know.......
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Old 06-18-2007, 07:21 PM   #36
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Well I reached another milestone today........I decided to go with a power brake system mounted on the firewall. I did this because I plan on using this as a daily driver. I figured it would be easier for serviceability.........
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Old 06-18-2007, 07:58 PM   #37
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all came from them?
Yes it is a complete kit..........$600, you can get it anodized for about $200 less.....
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Old 06-18-2007, 08:59 PM   #38
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Tks bro......
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Old 06-20-2007, 07:57 PM   #39
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Well I did get some things done today. It is just difficult to try and get much done after you have been at work all day...............anyway the column is set in place so I can order my intermediate shaft. I had my son going around to junk yards today looking for a 9" rear. Anyone got one they wanna let go of??........we found several but I am looking for one that is 54"-56" backplate to backplate................let me know if you come across one.
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Old 06-21-2007, 12:05 AM   #40
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Nice work man! Your Mustang II set up looks good and the 502....well, that's going to be one serious truck for towing! Keep up the good work!

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Old 06-21-2007, 09:32 AM   #41
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Looking good! great choice for the motor. What tranny did you go with? 4L60? 4L80 to handle all that torque?

Love the feather.

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Old 06-21-2007, 07:03 PM   #42
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Looking good! great choice for the motor. What tranny did you go with? 4L60? 4L80 to handle all that torque?

Love the feather.

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Actually, for the tranny I am going with a TH400 w/an overdrive kit........

As for the feather, it was laying in my front yard when we returned from Arizona with the truck, figured it must have meant something....
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Old 06-24-2007, 01:07 AM   #43
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hey prostreeter58, nice truck. I'm still waiting for your response on the front motor mounts,please let me know whats going on with these.
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Old 06-24-2007, 08:24 AM   #44
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hey prostreeter58, nice truck. I'm still waiting for your response on the front motor mounts,please let me know whats going on with these.
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Old 06-24-2007, 04:08 PM   #45
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Well it might not look like I got much done today, however, I cut the motor loose and moved it forward about 3/4", then I found a ford 9" that was out of a coil spring car and had about 200 brackets that had to be cut off and ground down. Anyway I roughed in the rear with the triangulated 4 link and tomorrow I will remove the rear and finish welding the new brackets on. Once I remove the bed I will box the aft frame..............
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Old 06-25-2007, 09:44 AM   #46
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wow....alot gets done when i don't come on here often....nice build, love the work, that's gona haul a$$!......ummmm, paint?
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Old 07-08-2007, 04:01 PM   #47
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Well it seems that progress has slowed to a crawl..........man waiting on parts really drags on. Anyway since I have had the time I welded all those unwanted factory holes closed on the firewall, put the sound barrier on the cab floor and started to fit the air ride to the rear diff.......
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Old 07-08-2007, 05:17 PM   #48
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Man you're moving right along on the build...

You might want to look into changing the mount for the shock waves. Those rivets might not want to support the truck. Most of the kits have an upgraded cross member.

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Old 07-08-2007, 05:38 PM   #49
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Man you're moving right along on the build...

You might want to look into changing the mount for the shock waves. Those rivets might not want to support the truck. Most of the kits have an upgraded cross member.

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I have been looking at that.......thinking about reinforcing the existing mounts or ....changing it out totally.....thanks for the "heads up"....
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Old 07-10-2007, 05:16 PM   #50
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Got to love it when Santa comes to visit in the summer ..........anyway I got my back roll pan, front sun visor, and the March Performance serpentine system today and set them in place for fitting..............I told my wife that "this truck won't have as much bling as the other one", not sure she believes me any more....
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