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**N2TRUX** · 09-20-2018, 08:33 PM

With the new lines in place I installed the radiator cover plate that Mike Losh built for me. I had Aaron Boese from Homegrown Hotrods paint the pieces for me to give them a nice shine.

**N2TRUX** · 09-25-2018, 08:43 PM

Recapping the build so far.

Owner- Ken McAvoy
Media- @n2trux

Truck- 1977 Chevrolet
Model- Cheyenne
Motor- Ramjet 350 GM Crate
Power- 350 HP/400TQ
Trans- 700r4
Accs- Eddie Motorsports S Drive, billet hinges
Liners- Slosh Tubz
Rear- GM 10 bolt
Gears- 3.42
Paint- Black PPG repaint from 2003
Interior-
Seat- GM bench covered by Sculpt Garage
Dash- Bezel, vents, pad by Brothers Truck Parts
Audio- Retro Sound receiver, kick panels.
Seals- Precision Replacement Parts
Suspension- Ride Tech Ride Pro X
Wheels- American Racing VF526
Size- 22x8.5 and 22x10.5
Tires- 265/35/22 front 285/35/22 rear
Brakes- Wilwood 13" 6 piston front, Wilwood 13" 4 piston rear
A/C- Restomod Air
Woodgrain- LowSierra
Exhaust- Deeds Engineering

mcbassin · 09-26-2018, 07:39 AM

Your truck looked great at C/10s in the park Ken. I came by a few times, you were busy and I didn't want to interrupt. Good seeing the results of all your effort in person. Awesome work!

**N2TRUX** · 09-27-2018, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcbassin

Your truck looked great at C/10s in the park Ken. I came by a few times, you were busy and I didn't want to interrupt. Good seeing the results of all your effort in person. Awesome work!

Mike I sure wish you had said hello. Y'all know I'm a talker, but I always make time to chat with old friends.

**67cheby** · 09-27-2018, 10:41 AM

I love all the new updates!

**N2TRUX** · 09-27-2018, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

I love all the new updates!

You were jumping all day in your booth. Did you get a minute to look?

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2018, 10:26 AM

In an attempt to get caught up on my updates, I'll be a bit more abbreviated with my posts. As Mike suggested, C10s in the Park was a hectic event. The weekend started with a cruise night at Hobby Lobby. It seems the Manager of the store wasnt expecting such a huge turnout so LEO was called. Unfortunately for her, the local officers didnt really make a big deal of the complaint so the night was a success.

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2018, 10:29 AM

Saturday morning I arrived early at the park, and the line to get in was already 100 trucks deep. I found my spot in the American Racing booth and settled in for clean up.

**N2TRUX** · 10-01-2018, 10:42 AM

The American Racing booth was inundated all day. I had very little time to see the show, but what I saw was awesome. The quantity, and quality had improved from the previous year. I spent the day greeting old friends, making new ones, and answering a lot of questions.

**N2TRUX** · 10-08-2018, 09:34 AM

After C10s in the Park, I had a weekend off. I worked in my yard and attempted to clean up my shop. I wish i could say that happened, but it did not. I got a text from Chris at American Racing. We have been trying to set up a photo shoot since February. He was able to get Joel Chan scheduled, but it had to happen now. Joel would be available for a short time then he was off to shoot more event coverage. I spent a few evenings cleaning up the road film from my trip home from Waxahachie .

We set a time, and found a nearby location at a vacant business center. Heres a couple of my over the shoulder shots from our shoot.

**rustytruck50** · 10-09-2018, 03:56 PM

Nice pics Ken!!
Perfect screensaver or wallpaper material!

**N2TRUX** · 10-12-2018, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustytruck50

Nice pics Ken!!
Perfect screensaver or wallpaper material!

Thanks for the kind words. I have some others your going to like. I cant release them to the public just yet.

**N2TRUX** · 10-12-2018, 10:36 AM

Ok, so that week went by in a blur. That weekend i went to the Goodguys show in Ft. Worth. The fall Lonestar Nationals is normally the biggest of the season. I hear the attendance was down, but it was hard to tell. I spent the weekend in the Wilwood booth answering questions and discussing their product. The response to Elwood was humbling to say the least.

**N2TRUX** · 10-13-2018, 01:49 PM

I got to chat with a lot of great people over the weekend. My buddy Joel and his Dad Shorty from Iron Resurrection dropped by the booth. Later an old internet friend Emily Reeves from Model Mechanic fame dropped by. Her and her husband do a YouTube garage series, building hotrods at home.

**N2TRUX** · 10-15-2018, 11:46 AM

While I was at the Goodguys show, Joseph Dowling tracked me down. He is a freelance photographer that shoots fore Classic Truck and Street Truck magazine. He has been trying to get a photo shoot since Elwood was completed in February. Between conflicting schedules and bad weather, it never happened.

On Saturday, he pulled me aside and we went behind the stadium for a shoot. We worked for a couple of hours to allow him to capture the interior and motor pics. He and his wife work together as a team, and they do amazing work. It was an honor to once Joseph once again.

**rustytruck50** · 10-16-2018, 09:06 PM

Really cool news, Ken! I'll be keeping an eye out for you & Elwood in two of my favorite truck magazines !

**Desert1957** · 11-27-2018, 12:56 PM

Bad News Elwood was SOLD!

**rustytruck50** · 11-27-2018, 01:58 PM

Yup...saw that yesterday....
I'm ready to see what is next to receive his magic

83GMCK2500 · 11-27-2018, 02:12 PM

I don't think the sale of Elwood is bad news...we followed and enjoyed the build, we enjoyed the accolades and praise the truck received. Now someone else gets to appreciate it in person, we all just hope they take care of it.

I'm excited to see Jake or another possible project progress.

**Desert1957** · 11-28-2018, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 83GMCK2500

I don't think the sale of Elwood is bad news...we followed and enjoyed the build, we enjoyed the accolades and praise the truck received. Now someone else gets to appreciate it in person, we all just hope they take care of it.

I'm excited to see Jake or another possible project progress.

Yea, I just meant I thought it was part of his family. Don't know if I could have done that after EVERY upgrade made to that truck.

aggie91 · 11-27-2018, 03:30 PM

The first time I met Ken was at one of the first (might have been the first) shows he took Elwood to attend. Back then it was just the '77. I had a hard time believing he sold it, but if the price was right, then I understand.

Now he has a bit of cash to put into Jake!

**rustytruck50** · 11-27-2018, 05:15 PM

Exactly....I'd love to see Jake come together! That project is a bucket-lister for me

gringoloco · 11-28-2018, 12:43 PM

Fake news!

**N2TRUX** · 12-04-2018, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gringoloco

Fake news!

No, it's true.

moregrip · 12-17-2018, 11:42 PM

what backspacing did you run on your wheels before the sale? and thanks for another cool journey!

09-20-2018, 08:33 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix With the new lines in place I installed the radiator cover plate that Mike Losh built for me. I had Aaron Boese from Homegrown Hotrods paint the pieces for me to give them a nice shine. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-25-2018, 08:43 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Recapping the build so far. Owner- Ken McAvoy Media- @n2trux Truck- 1977 Chevrolet Model- Cheyenne Motor- Ramjet 350 GM Crate Power- 350 HP/400TQ Trans- 700r4 Accs- Eddie Motorsports S Drive, billet hinges Liners- Slosh Tubz Rear- GM 10 bolt Gears- 3.42 Paint- Black PPG repaint from 2003 Interior- Seat- GM bench covered by Sculpt Garage Dash- Bezel, vents, pad by Brothers Truck Parts Audio- Retro Sound receiver, kick panels. Seals- Precision Replacement Parts Suspension- Ride Tech Ride Pro X Wheels- American Racing VF526 Size- 22x8.5 and 22x10.5 Tires- 265/35/22 front 285/35/22 rear Brakes- Wilwood 13" 6 piston front, Wilwood 13" 4 piston rear A/C- Restomod Air Woodgrain- LowSierra Exhaust- Deeds Engineering __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

09-26-2018, 07:39 AM	#3
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Your truck looked great at C/10s in the park Ken. I came by a few times, you were busy and I didn't want to interrupt. Good seeing the results of all your effort in person. Awesome work! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

09-27-2018, 10:41 AM	#5
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix I love all the new updates! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-01-2018, 10:26 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix In an attempt to get caught up on my updates, I'll be a bit more abbreviated with my posts. As Mike suggested, C10s in the Park was a hectic event. The weekend started with a cruise night at Hobby Lobby. It seems the Manager of the store wasnt expecting such a huge turnout so LEO was called. Unfortunately for her, the local officers didnt really make a big deal of the complaint so the night was a success. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-01-2018, 10:29 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Saturday morning I arrived early at the park, and the line to get in was already 100 trucks deep. I found my spot in the American Racing booth and settled in for clean up. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-01-2018 at 10:39 AM.

10-01-2018, 10:42 AM	#9
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix The American Racing booth was inundated all day. I had very little time to see the show, but what I saw was awesome. The quantity, and quality had improved from the previous year. I spent the day greeting old friends, making new ones, and answering a lot of questions. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-01-2018 at 12:52 PM.

10-08-2018, 09:34 AM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix After C10s in the Park, I had a weekend off. I worked in my yard and attempted to clean up my shop. I wish i could say that happened, but it did not. I got a text from Chris at American Racing. We have been trying to set up a photo shoot since February. He was able to get Joel Chan scheduled, but it had to happen now. Joel would be available for a short time then he was off to shoot more event coverage. I spent a few evenings cleaning up the road film from my trip home from Waxahachie . We set a time, and found a nearby location at a vacant business center. Heres a couple of my over the shoulder shots from our shoot. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-08-2018 at 12:15 PM.

10-09-2018, 03:56 PM	#11
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Nice pics Ken!! Perfect screensaver or wallpaper material! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

10-12-2018, 10:36 AM	#13
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Ok, so that week went by in a blur. That weekend i went to the Goodguys show in Ft. Worth. The fall Lonestar Nationals is normally the biggest of the season. I hear the attendance was down, but it was hard to tell. I spent the weekend in the Wilwood booth answering questions and discussing their product. The response to Elwood was humbling to say the least. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-12-2018 at 09:21 PM.

10-13-2018, 01:49 PM	#14
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix I got to chat with a lot of great people over the weekend. My buddy Joel and his Dad Shorty from Iron Resurrection dropped by the booth. Later an old internet friend Emily Reeves from Model Mechanic fame dropped by. Her and her husband do a YouTube garage series, building hotrods at home. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 10-13-2018 at 02:05 PM.

10-15-2018, 11:46 AM	#15
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix While I was at the Goodguys show, Joseph Dowling tracked me down. He is a freelance photographer that shoots fore Classic Truck and Street Truck magazine. He has been trying to get a photo shoot since Elwood was completed in February. Between conflicting schedules and bad weather, it never happened. On Saturday, he pulled me aside and we went behind the stadium for a shoot. We worked for a couple of hours to allow him to capture the interior and motor pics. He and his wife work together as a team, and they do amazing work. It was an honor to once Joseph once again. Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

10-16-2018, 09:06 PM	#16
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Really cool news, Ken! I'll be keeping an eye out for you & Elwood in two of my favorite truck magazines ! __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

11-27-2018, 12:56 PM	#17
Desert1957 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Freedom Pa. Posts: 1,335	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Bad News Elwood was SOLD! __________________ Desert

11-27-2018, 01:58 PM	#18
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Yup...saw that yesterday.... I'm ready to see what is next to receive his magic __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold



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11-27-2018, 02:12 PM	#19
83GMCK2500 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaverton, OR from WA State Posts: 1,515	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix I don't think the sale of Elwood is bad news...we followed and enjoyed the build, we enjoyed the accolades and praise the truck received. Now someone else gets to appreciate it in person, we all just hope they take care of it. I'm excited to see Jake or another possible project progress. __________________ Devin 1983 GMC High Sierra 2500, 4x4, RC/LB, 400 S.B., SM-465, NP-208, Corporate 10 bolt & 9.5" 14 bolt 1996 GMC Sierra SLE 3500 DRW, 4x4, EC/LB, Vortec 454, NV-4500, BW-4401, AAM 925 & AAM 1050 1997 GMC Sierra SLT 1500 4x4, Z71/F44, EC/SB, Vortec 350 My Introduction with my '83s History New Daily, the '96

11-27-2018, 03:30 PM	#21
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix The first time I met Ken was at one of the first (might have been the first) shows he took Elwood to attend. Back then it was just the '77. I had a hard time believing he sold it, but if the price was right, then I understand. Now he has a bit of cash to put into Jake! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

11-27-2018, 05:15 PM	#22
rustytruck50 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Papillion, Ne Posts: 897	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix Exactly....I'd love to see Jake come together! That project is a bucket-lister for me __________________ -Doug '05 RCSB Sierra 2WD '71 Sierra 2WD Longbed '98 Silverado K1500 Xcab...sold '72 Highlander"Raymond"...sold

11-28-2018, 12:43 PM	#23
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12-17-2018, 11:42 PM	#25
moregrip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 810	Re: "Elwood" the 77_remix what backspacing did you run on your wheels before the sale? and thanks for another cool journey! __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 250/3spd (current project truck) 1976 Chevy C10 350/350 Heavy Half (future project truck)

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