Pops 72 cheyenne dropmember build

[67cheby]

can you take some close up pics of the areas you trimmed on the fender chanel and the hood edge, i picked up a front clip this week that i am mocking up to use to modify the inners for the "HIGH HUMP" version, and i would appreciate seeing what kind of trimming and modifying i need to do , thanks Mike

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

can you take some close up pics of the areas you trimmed on the fender chanel and the hood edge, i picked up a front clip this week that i am mocking up to use to modify the inners for the "HIGH HUMP" version, and i would appreciate seeing what kind of trimming and modifying i need to do , thanks Mike

No problem Mike. I have not trimmed the hood yet. Just got it on this weekend and I can't lay it out all the way with the hood on because I did not trim it yet. But I will get you some close ups tonight. I had to re wet sand the hood and buff it because something got on it when it was out in the rain. So I will try to get them for you tonight or tomorrow. Later

[67cheby]

no hurry just whenever you get the time..thanks again, i would sure like to see a set of mine on this truck !!

[superflysteiny]

I would too but I want a little different look. I am going to try to make the motor compartment smooth from the back of the grill to the firewall. Cant wait to see the fenders finished

[thor]

Truck is beautiful. Loving the trim. The stance is perfect!!!

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by thor

Truck is beautiful. Loving the trim. The stance is perfect!!!

Thanks man this is the truck at ride height. I can get it way up but this is one of the pre sets on the contoller. The truck will sit a little lower air out.

[VA72C10]

Looking awesome! I may have said this before, but normally I'm a HUGE fan of smoothed/shaved trucks. But this truck is just PERFECT with the trim, the sidemarker and taillight lenses, emblems, and the stance with the rims. Great vision and you pulled it together into a SWEET truck!

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking awesome! I may have said this before, but normally I'm a HUGE fan of smoothed/shaved trucks. But this truck is just PERFECT with the trim, the sidemarker and taillight lenses, emblems, and the stance with the rims. Great vision and you pulled it together into a SWEET truck!

I am too I love the shave look but I wanted something a little different this time. I am glad you like the truck. Cant wait to see the truck finished so we can drive it.

[1stchevy]

Truck looks nice and clean.
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[gixxerpymp]

This has become my favorite truck on this site.

I love it!

[jwalk]

I love it! Turning out great!
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[Pinky6872]

This truck is AWESOME! It is tempting/forcing me to spend a small fortune on Porterbuilt parts and start over from scratch on my truck.

[greystoke]

wow...that looks awesome. Could you do me a favor and measure the distance your hood opens.

[6772owner]

I am just floored with how absolutely freaking cool this truck turned out. I cant find ONE thing I dont love about it. Awesome job with everything! (as usual)

[superflysteiny]

Thanks guys I am glad you guys like the truck. I am really happy with the way it is turning out. I have been trying to get the motor in now for the last 2 weeks but I have been so buisy I am having a hard time finding the time. Mario got the drive on the motor so I will post the pics right now. I really am glad you guys dig the build. More pics to come as I progress through the build.

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by greystoke

wow...that looks awesome. Could you do me a favor and measure the distance your hood opens.

28inches from bottom edge of hood to the to of the grill shell
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[superflysteiny]

Thanks guys glad you guys like the build. It am so glad I decided to build the truck. I am having a blast. Now if I could only have more time.
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[greystoke]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

28inches from bottom edge of hood to the to of the grill shell
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Thanks, that seems to be consistent with what I have...not a lot of space huh?

[lolife99]

Any chance you could do a "costs" breakdown when this project is done?
I know you call this a driver,... but you actually have a very high dollar build here.
(for the average guy)

I love everything you have done.
I wouldn't change any part of it!

[superflysteiny]

Originally Posted by lolife99

Any chance you could do a "costs" breakdown when this project is done?
I know you call this a driver,... but you actually have a very high dollar build here.
(for the average guy)

I love everything you have done.
I wouldn't change any part of it!

Not a problem do you want to know total cost to buy and build the truck. Or do you want itemized price of what I paid for everything

[67cheby]

Oohhhhhhhhh thats sexy !!!!

[lolife99]

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Not a problem do you want to know total cost to buy and build the truck. Or do you want itemized price of what I paid for everything

Total is fine.
If you feel like writing down an itemized list,... that would be great.
I don't think most people realized the amount of money it takes to build one of these "on the ground" beautys.

(plus it will make me feel better about all the money I spend on my "beaters". Ha.)

[67cheby]

my guess including what ever the original price of the truck is $26,500

[superflysteiny]

rims and tires 6000
truck 15000
porterbuilt drop member front and rear with steering and shaft a arms hood hinges 4500
paint inside of cab and motor compartment 1000
engine 3500
Drive and all black parts on engine 3500
torque converter 275
Powder coating 800
Air pod 2000
exhaust 800
trim 1000
interior with ac pods and controller 1500
line-x and bed metal 700
Brakes front and rear with lines and clamps 1500
diff cover 225
misc. 1000
gauges 700
might have missed something not sure but here it is, also I have a ton of parts off this truck I could sell If I wanted.44000 total

[lolife99]

My guess,... in my head was around $40k.
(just think if you paid a shop to do all the labor!)

I have recently seen a lot of members swear a truck isn't worth $20k-$30k.
This is a great "reality check" for all the truck builders out there.
Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful truck!