Anyone can buy an SWB...

[SCOTI]

Outstanding stuff going on w/that clutch linkage re-work vs. going to a hydraulic set-up. I've been staring @ a box full of G-body linkage & facing a similar dilemma... Gusset it & use some red ends for an old-school 3rd pedal set-up? Or, buy-in for the 'upgrade' aftermarket set-up that's all hydraulic (and more expensive).

[Inverter]

[Inverter]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Outstanding stuff going on w/that clutch linkage re-work vs. going to a hydraulic set-up. I've been staring @ a box full of G-body linkage & facing a similar dilemma... Gusset it & use some red ends for an old-school 3rd pedal set-up? Or, buy-in for the 'upgrade' aftermarket set-up that's all hydraulic (and more expensive).

Thanks much.
I like the simplicity of a mechanical linkage. If you have the time n patience you can create a one-off setup that has good throw n smoothness no matter the vehicle. Im sectioning the arms and reclocking the pedal pads on my 68. Theres nothing that cant be made better with patience and focus.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Inverter

Thanks much.
I like the simplicity of a mechanical linkage. If you have the time n patience you can create a one-off setup that has good throw n smoothness no matter the vehicle. Im sectioning the arms and reclocking the pedal pads on my 68. Theres nothing that cant be made better with patience and focus.

Truth.

Years ago I bought a 4spd g-body ElCamino just because it had all the parts needed. I swapped an auto set-up from a Malibu over to the Camino & the manual trans set-up over to the Malibu. Fast forward a 'few' years & now all the rage is an aftermarket hydraulic set-up. Sure tempted to stick w/the old school mechanical linkage & just make refinements where needed. After all, mechanical set-ups worked for a looooong time before the OE's switched to strictly hydraulics.

Again, glad I came across your build. I like your style. I'm pretty sure I've seen your truck before in person as well @ a meet or show somewhere.

[Inverter]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

glad I came across your build.

Cool. Glad to have you. Recognize your avatar. I Used to be on the forums a lot around 07-10.. Dino and Nathan were my truck building heroes.

[raggedjim]

MTP... I like it and I'm about 6 weeks away from my own MTP moment.

Great work and good luck in all you do, Rg

[Inverter]

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[Inverter]

Drew up plans for this. BW did an excellent job

[boonedogs72]

Killer work! Love the build!

[Trucknut57]

I applaud your skills, awesome build. Wish I had a 1/3rd of your skills.

Definitely sub'd.

[Getter-Done]

I am Watching.
That is some Nice work.







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[KMC3420]

Excellent work going into this build. Nice fix on the bed body lines.

[Inverter]

Originally Posted by boonedogs72

Killer work! Love the build!

Originally Posted by Trucknut57

I applaud your skills, awesome build. Wish I had a 1/3rd of your skills.

Definitely sub'd.

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

I am Watching.
That is some Nice work.
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Originally Posted by KMC3420

Excellent work going into this build. Nice fix on the bed body lines.

Thanks yall, I do what i can.

[gringoloco]

Very nice work here. I like where you’re headed AND how you’re getting there

[SRU1436]

Awesome build. If you don’t mind can you let me know the size of the tires and rim on the truck in your first post picture. Thank you.

[Inverter]

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Very nice work here. I like where you’re headed AND how you’re getting there

Thanks. I noticed in yur thread where you and I have the same philosophy,, Stance Is Everything.

Originally Posted by SRU1436

Awesome build. If you don’t mind can you let me know the size of the tires and rim on the truck in your first post picture. Thank you.

Thanks.
Fronts: 15x6 - 235/70
Rears: 15x8 - 275/60
Both are 28” tall.

[SRU1436]

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Thanks.

[Big H]

It's refreshing to see some custom framework getting done. There are so many parts available nowadays that we just don't see too many one-off fabricated pieces being created.

[rsavage]

Superb skills and build.

[Inverter]

Originally Posted by Big H

It's refreshing to see some custom framework getting done.

Originally Posted by rsavage

Superb skills and build.

Appreciate the kind words.

Wiring, plumbing wrapped up.
I reroute and rearrange the wiring so its more eye pleasing.I like things to be linear and minimal where possible.


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Bypass delete, using a fancy drilled thermostat.


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[Inverter]

posting pics is frustrating.... I must be doing something wrong. I just want to pull a lever and have it happen.

[mcm1209]

Man this is great! Just in time for my build.. hope you don't mind me taking some of your ideas. Especially the entire front end build. I'm just starting and starting with a frame my self.
Where about in east Texas are you?

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by Inverter

Drew up plans for this. BW did an excellent job

Looking at your fuel tank, there's the tall vent. What is the fitting to the right of that? Impressive work BTW!!!!