LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

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So this is were im at 3 third attemp at these hinges thegeaometry is not quit there yet when open the back end of the hood hits the top of the firewall, getting real close tho shoud have it under control soon. There is little room for error or the geometry will fail. and the notches I made are real close tho the fende to the cab bolt so i had to add a stiffener for support,after I get the geometry right on I will box in and body work the notches. Alot of work but they look damm good

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almost there

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I also chopped the bottom trim around the core support. It was an eye sore so it had to go.

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I finally completed all the metal work on the hood hinges, fit and gaps are perfect and it closes and latches effortlesly. still need to start the mudd work. I did have to bust out the 2x4 and a 4 lbs beater because the hood had an arch down both sides.

[my4by2]

Sweet work man - that looks killer!

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close up

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Thanks, whats the status on youre billet hinges? I want to see how they look

Originally Posted by my4by2

Sweet work man - that looks killer!

[73gmc454]

Nice ! they fit and look great on there ,

[juiceman650]

Awesome job on the hinges man!

[68 TT]

Glad you got the earlier hinges to work. Nice job.

How is your injury healing?

[smokedat]

i got the steering column today after 5 weeks , looks awsome worth the wait

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i need to start the fab work to install the swivel ball on the firewall, did lay out were it needs to be cut

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I am also waiting on billet brushed door handles off chevys 60-70 era they dont fit this aplication some work required the chrome ones are from a 60 vette similar style

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i am also waiting on some vette mirrors kinda like these i will trim to fit the contours of my doors. i was debating weather to go with these new style vette mirrors or some traditional billet swan neck ovals but after photoshoping the new mirros lookd better, since it is a corvette theme truck it made sense

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steering wheel inspired by a 1963 C2 corvette

[juiceman650]

This is gonna be a bad ass truck when finished!
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[smokedat]

Thnx juiceman, all these ideas that cook up and i have to make them a reality i dont want to have any regrets so its taking a lil longer than expected but its getting there

[smokedat]

Just a friendly reminder if you are in the So Cal area dont forget to check out the Long Beach Motorama goin on this weekend Sep 30 - Oct1-2 at the convention center its a hot rod expo here is a link http://www.lbmotorama.com/

[luifer76]

the truck looks sick bro and with all the hard work you putting into this truck is gonna turn out to be a bad ass truck.....great job so far and keep the updates coming.....

[kvn1011]

Lookin good!! From the hood hinges, steering column, steering wheel, the work that u are putting in!! Wow just awesome! Everything is coming together and looking great!! Now i need to find some time to wrench on my beater!!
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[Ric83]

Wow, just read all 25 pages in one sitting. You are doing some great work!!

[smokedat]

I posted pictures of the LB Motorama on my flickr here is a link you are welcome to view them http://www.flickr.com/photos/dirtyal/

[smokedat]

Thank all of you for the compliments, far too kind. As usual I will continue to post pics of the process to keep this thread interesting.

[73gmc454]

Hey thanks for all the good pics and ideas , only 1 thing now I wanna take mine back apart.... I like the column and those brushed door handles really nice ,

[smokedat]

I should be getting the handles sometime this week il post sum pics then