My "Mator" build

[Mator]

Thank you for the good comments. The suspension, well I want to go with a 3 - 5 drop and upgrade to disc in the front. Again nothing to fancy. That’s part of my dilemma. I want a disc break upgrade and most come with new spindles. I don’t want to buy new front springs and then change later with a drop spindle. I need to rebuild the breaks anyways and don’t want to throw money away by rebuilding my front breaks and then switch to disc either. I was able to find a set of 5” drop rear springs from a co-worker for 50 bucks and ordered a set of spring plates. The only thing I don’t have for the rear is new shocks and an adjustable track bar. For the tires and wheels, as fat as possible. I would like to do a 20 if I can. I love the Rocket Racing Modern Muscle Booster Wheels. But that will take time to save that kind of money and finish everything else.

[Mator]

Well, working on misc motor accessories install. Every day one step closer to hanging sheet Metal.

[54belair]

First of all----Its good to find your build, its looking good! Im kinda partial to steppers and the color. Looks sorta-kinda like mine! Im amazed that I missed seeing your truck on craigs- - -. I usually keep a close eye on all of Mo.
Looks like you had a few surprises (kinda like we all have) but shes looking fine. Good luck with her and have fun.

[Dean'smeanmachine]

man, that looks amazing. are you sure you are a bigginer?

[mcbassin]

Very nice project! you made the rust repair look easy. Subscribing to a killer stepper build

[Dingfodgy]

Very nice work thus far. You're gettin' after it like a pro! I have one suggestion though. That foam air cleaner you have on top of that motor is notorious for catching fire! Please do yorself a favor and replace with with a high quality paper element. I'd hate to see all your good work go up in smoke.

[mud.man.rj]

That is a nice build, really coming along. I like the red you picked, good choice.

[Mator]

Originally Posted by Dingfodgy

Very nice work thus far. You're gettin' after it like a pro! I have one suggestion though. That foam air cleaner you have on top of that motor is notorious for catching fire! Please do yorself a favor and replace with with a high quality paper element. I'd hate to see all your good work go up in smoke.

Thanks for the advice and your right. I will replace it when I am complete but for now it helps keep things out of the carb until complete. I learned that lesson when I bought the new carb and it sputtered and shot a flame on the initial try to start it and burnt the foam. Now it is an OH crap catcher.

[Mator]

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That is a nice build, really coming along. I like the red you picked, good choice.

Thanks, That is a sigle stage PPG color I had mixed for the interior and engine compartment to match the House of Color candy apple red I am using on the exterior. I think it came out pretty nice too.

[Mr Chevorlet]

your are doing a fantastic job and i love the color. beautiful so far.

[67cheby]

great looking project !

[Mator]

Well, spent Sunday reassembling the front end to check fitment one more time before sending off to be painted. So far everything looks good on gaps and fitment. I will spend some quality time on a few places I don’t like but it’s not too bad. Now I will have to see what my friend Jeff’s schedule looks like to get it over for paint. I plan on finishing the inside of the engine bay first then do the outside. Here’s a few picts.

[aggie91]

Looking Good!

[Mator]

Well its been pretty slow lately. To damn cold to work in the garage even with my small heater. Got the steering wheel installed and a little farther on the engine. Have a new painter comming by at lunch. I need to finish the paint on inner fender wells and fenders. My other painter is too busy now.

[flashed]

That looks good .

[JD'S 69]

I like your build. I would like to know more about your gauges did they come red or did you paint them. I would like blue. Again your truck is looking sweet.

[Mator]

Originally Posted by JD'S 69

I like your build. I would like to know more about your gauges did they come red or did you paint them. I would like blue. Again your truck is looking sweet.

Thanks, I was replacing the bezel anyways so while it was apart i cleaned up the metal piece and spray painted it. It is a little different than my dash color but to much. All the numbers are on the clear plastic and I had a new one of those too. That was a really easy project and it makes a big difference in looks.

[Tom Vogel]

Really nice work so far!

[Mator]

I tried something new. In the need to save a little money I decided to reuse the existing bench seat ( For now ). I saw an episode of "Trucks" on TV and they used vinyl paint like product on old seats. Below are the pictures. I think it came out really good. At least it buys me a little more time and I can save the money for something else. Like maybe new discs break kit. Before, during and after. Not bad for now.

[mcbassin]

Hey, that seat turned out great.. very cool.

[Mator]

Installed new dash pad and carpet. Man that dash pad kicked my butt. It should have gone in first to avoid all the crap in the way to get to the bolts. Carpet is in but not finished yet. Hopfully I can install the seats this week end.

[Mator]

Sorry, worthless without picts.

[flashed]

That looks nice .

[mud.man.rj]

Looking good, waiting for the new covered seat install.

[mcbassin]

Interior looks great