LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

[smokedat]

I did considered a revers hinge like covettes but that is like opening a can of worms. All the modding work and time to pull it off out wighs the benefits so that idea was canceled. I am also considering this design fabing the brakets is easy its finding a hinge that looks good is dificult factor

[juiceman650]

Wow, thats a pretty big wound man. Hope you recovered well. Those 72 hinges look sick man.
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[mcbassin]

Dude! That's a heck of a wake up call. Sorry to hear and see the damage. I hate it when something like that stops me from working on my project
I love those machined hinges.

[smokedat]

Thanks for everyones concern woke up with a swollen black eye on the fast way to recovery.

[smokedat]

My4by2 those digital renderings of youre trucks are awsome were can I get one made???

[smokedat]

I found these pics there out of a blazer built by the guys from Fesler. I called and asked a few questions they used a hinge from a mercedes benz.

[Jonboy]

That cut looks brutal, Alex. Hope it heals fast!

[smokedat]

front components are installed. I am now in the process of setting the height. its 4" of the ground in the front

[smokedat]

i was planing on using the inner fender tubs but after installing them they cover all the goods so i was debating weather or not to install them. I wanted some protection from debri flinging into the painted fire wall and engine so i cut the fenders up to where the tire meets. The bling bling is still exposed and i have some protection

[68 TT]

Originally Posted by smokedat

i was planing on using the inner fender tubs but after installing them they cover all the goods so i was debating weather or not to install them. I wanted some protection from debri flinging into the painted fire wall and engine so i cut the fenders up to where the tire meets. The bling bling is still exposed and i have some protection

Nice idea for the front tubs.

I would weld a piece of 1/4" round rod to the edge to stiffen it up and make it less of a knuckle buster.

[smokedat]

close up of the stopping power

[my4by2]

Looking good man! Can't wait to see this one finished!!!

Brakes are KILLER too!

[smokedat]

Still waiting on the column i will have to redo the fire wall were the column protrudes from fire wall. to install the swivel ball, I did get the other steering items

[my4by2]

Got my steering column coming in from ididit too! That steering wheel is pretty unique man - should look sweet!

[juiceman650]

Build is coming along awesome man. Haha, I like how you don't let a spring to the face slow you down. That takes some cajones my friend.
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[R&K's71]

very nice build. Great bodywork cant wait to see some color

[73gmc454]

Lookin good , I agree run the 1/4" round on the inner ,

[smokedat]

got this bad boy in today. SnapOn racejack set

[smokedat]

Hinges came in and at a glance it seems that the retro fit may be possible, geometry is similar tho I noticed that the new billet hinges when fully extended sit higher. Quality and finish are superb I will start this operation tomorow hopefully its done by the weekend but with cruise night in town this Friday I will loose a days work.

[smokedat]

I also had a change of plans of how the radiator will mount so i broke off and sanded smooth with sergical precission the angles i had tigd. I was nervous about the possibility of damaging this expensive unit but it all workd out well

[smokedat]

I will hide the mounting brakets to the radiator so it gives the apearance its suspended by magic. something like this pic.

by the way still waiting on the steering column to arrive

[kvn1011]

lookin good bro! im never dissapointed when i visit your thread
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[68 TT]

Nice job removing the brackets.

Make sure you use some rubber isolators of some kind so the radiator can move & expand independent of the core support. Rigidly mounting aluminum to steel will end badly. They flex differently and expand differently due to temp changes.

[smokedat]

started the work on the hinges, I did the layout and the hinge did not clear over the firewall so i had to notch the corners on the firewall, later I will box them. I placed the hood in position crawled in the engine area and markd and punched the holes for the fenders and the top ones for the hood. hood and hinge were not flat-level so i had to cut a bump on the hood so the hinge would be flat on. Process is slow but thats just how it is when doing metal work. Il post sum pics later.

[my4by2]

Should'a just waited a bit... I am having hinges custom built for my '77 & the shop doing it will be able to reproduce them if required. Still though, it's looking killer man - love all your work!