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Just curious but why not get a different motor? Are you trying to keep it somewhat factory?
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Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? I am interested in bagging my truck bit do not want to cut up the bed. Looks great.
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hotrodhomi- Turbo?
N2TRUX- No nothing wild. Just a cool "Old School" treatment. bskylerj- Did you c notch the rear frame? Did you cut into the bed at all? N2TRUX- Yes the frame is C-notched. Look at the first page in this thread for pics. No, the bed will not be cut. |
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Cool truck. Nice progress pics too.
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n2billet,
I'm glad you left the 6 banger in there, more power to you. No pun intended. I've always wanted to build a cruiser like that. Can't wait to see more pics. Keep us posted.
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Keep the pics coming~~AWESOME build!!!
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Glad to see another 6. What are your plans for the inline?
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Didn't get a lot done today for some reason, I guess it's the thought of going back to work tomorrow that did me in
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Man! I feel somewhat inadequate to say the least! I've had my truck tore apart for years and haven't done that much work to it. Good work! It's a tried and true formula: 68 SWB + Air Ride + Big Wheels = Cool Nothing else really matters, it will only add to or take away from the cool factor.
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Yeah that HEI cap does look rather large on there. Paint it red and it will blend in better. The finned side covers look cool. I can't wait to see it back together...
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what kind of wheels are those? looks bad ass
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Too bad someone doesn't make a finned plastic chromed distributor cap to match the side covers. Are you putting a finned valve cover on it also? Looks great so far though!
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Great looking project!!
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those 6cyls are pretty cool. We have a 53 Belair in the shop now that has a 250 with a clifford manifold, holley 4 barrel carb, and headers with dual exhaust. Its really neat, but it kinda sounds like an airplane.
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