Another 55.1 on S10 frame project

[tattooedblue]

Nothing too much, just been working on my 66 Mustang and driving the hell out of the truck
Only problem was the exhaust used to end at the back of the cab.
You could see the ends of you looked between the cab and the bed,
For some reason it had some exhaust coming back into the cab, so my wife didn't like riding in it.
This weekend I extended it and dumped it over the rear axle. Truck actually sounds better, and even better, the exhaust smell is gone. Yay

[T Hilde]

Looking sharp!

[tattooedblue]

So since converting the old style door latches to a bear claw style latch, I have not had working outer door handles.
The mounting position of the latch, and the window track are causing troubles.
I found an old post here by chev3600 where he used some buttons in the stock handle, so I ended up getting a few buttons, and door lock actuators from ebay for $26.
I put the buttons in the stock door handle, and now have working doors again



and a quick vid of them in action


http://youtu.be/6LF6LNOM1f0

[tattooedblue]

I also welded up a bunch of holes from the antenna, big old towing mirror mounts, etc.
Started mounting the windshield wiper parts etc.. just little things.

I also mounted a hood emblem, and wired a front bumper up to see if I liked the look.

I'm kind of torn, I think without the bumper it looks kind of tough,
but as my wife said, it looks more "finished" with the bumper and emblem
and I also like that it visually "lowers" the front end..

[tattooedblue]

Ok, decided to mount the bumper today

[tattooedblue]

Made a tailgate today.

Cut the Chevrolet lettering out of another tailgate.

Still need to get some hooks and chains, but looking better all the time

[iowaboynca]

nice...