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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Here's the story with this build. When I first started out the frame was a 64 and I was told it was a 70. Front horns and cab mounts are not the same. So the project just sat there for 6 months . Then my painter called and said the cab was done and I already had the front clip painted.CRAP! Time to find a frame . Took a couple of weeks and found a 68 frame. Then it sat around 3 more months and my friend Tom said get this thing going you lazy ---. Hmmm. So it's been about 1 month since I've started working on the truck. This is what we have so far. Paint color is porsche red the brightest I could find. Built 454 with 700r4,lowered with CPP drop 4.5 front 5 in rear. Next I need to bye a tank, brake lines, finish the rear end and start putting the body on. Cab doors are being painted and then the bed. After all that the fun starts. Not sure on wheels maybe Boyd Vipers 18s/20 .Have to see if the rake is to much.
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08-29-2009, 11:38 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Looking good. sorry to hear about the frame but the new one looks good
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08-30-2009, 12:13 AM
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08-30-2009, 01:25 AM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Rick, that engine looks good! I Didn't think i'd like all that red. & about those valve covers, did you get them from my garage? I'm going to check inventory right now!
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08-30-2009, 01:53 AM
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08-30-2009, 09:33 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Today I started changing out the 6 lug axles to 5 and replacing the brakes.
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09-01-2009, 08:00 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Had know idea what I was getting myself into. Now I can't remember how this stuff gos back together. That's why I don't do this for a living.
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09-01-2009, 09:06 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
It's looking good either way...you figured anything out on it?
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09-01-2009, 10:35 PM
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09-01-2009, 10:43 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Just like new. Sorry for the pics. have a case of the shakes or something. 7:40 at night and still 104 outside .
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09-20-2009, 11:01 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Time to get to work again after taking a two week break. Here are some pics.
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09-20-2009, 11:27 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Looks good...I'm guessing with a lot of the paint work done the progress will be fast once you start assembling...
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09-21-2009, 12:53 AM
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05-02-2010, 11:52 AM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Its been a long time since I've worked on this project. But now I'm starting to move forward so here's some pics. Built 700r4 and a 468 with 12 bolt 373 rear end.
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05-02-2010, 11:55 AM
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more pics.
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05-02-2010, 10:25 PM
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Looks killer!!
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05-02-2010, 11:27 PM
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05-03-2010, 11:20 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Installed a blazer tank today and fuel lines.
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05-04-2010, 01:49 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
I need help with headers, can you guy's give me some input ? Everyone saying shorty headers is the way to go and I agree but what brand and what kind.
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05-04-2010, 03:19 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
hollywood,
if i remember correctly i have the hedman "shorty" headers that are for the chevelle fitment. i wil see if i can find my paperwork & dbl. check for ya... hopfully i can make time to schedule a meet for the east valley guys (LOL!!) one of these days!!! ps. the headers fit without any issues what so ever. |
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05-04-2010, 03:42 PM
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05-04-2010, 07:39 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Got a few things done Today. Installed the E-Brake Cables, Cab and Core Support .Need to move fast before the heat comes.
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05-04-2010, 11:05 PM
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dose anyone have pics of headers they can send me? realy need to see how they look on the trucks. thanks.
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05-05-2010, 01:16 AM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Just installed a starter and got a new bench seat.
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05-06-2010, 11:16 PM
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Re: Project " Melting Pot"
Pics of my tilt steering before I start tearing it down and installing sound ,heat pad
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