Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"

[McStuffin]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

I guess I haven't got that far..... You can't lock it ?
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No, using the EZ latch makes the interior handle (to lock by pushing forward) non functioning. Only 'workaround' I've heard is when you order the latch, request the latch to have a locking provision... basically an extra mounting tab. That way, you can attach a power door lock rod to actuate the lock from the interior... Can anyone confirm that when using the stock exterior handle, the exterior lock (with key) functions fine?

Awesome build by the way, will be looking for it at SEMA... which booth?

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by McStuffin

No, using the EZ latch makes the interior handle (to lock by pushing forward) non functioning. Only 'workaround' I've heard is when you order the latch, request the latch to have a locking provision... basically an extra mounting tab. That way, you can attach a power door lock rod to actuate the lock from the interior... Can anyone confirm that when using the stock exterior handle, the exterior lock (with key) functions fine?

Awesome build by the way, will be looking for it at SEMA... which booth?

Hmmm... I will email and ask them . Precision Replacement Parts booth #24575 right off of the side of the GM Booth

[67cheby]

ok here comes a ton of updates !

Lets start with more progress on the shaved drip rail, front and rear almost completely done . I am still working on the sides I am giving them just a little lip that hangs over the edge of the door so they will have just a little something to detour the rain from the door gaps.

Finally finished up the welding on the firewall panels

[67cheby]

Then I did a quick "zip tie" test fit on the custom Flex-a-lite radiator this baby is HUGE and TOP NOTCH !

Mocked up the CPP rack in the Porterbuilt suspension

Started hanging the Flowmaster 40 series mufflers with our custom built mounts. The exhaust will be 3 inch stainless tubing from Flowmaster

[CTurner1978]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Hmmm... I will email and ask them . Precision Replacement Parts booth #24575 right off of the side of the GM Booth

It is true. The Altman Easy Latch does not allow you to lock the latches by the old method of pushing your handle forward. Upon request, we can add a locking feature on the bottom of the latches (at no extra charge) that will give you a place to hook up a lock actuator or if you decide to fabricate some type of locking mechanism. We have gone back and forth on the issue and we know the only real way to approach it is to design a push-pull cable locking system for each vehicle that we design latches for. It may be something we look at in the future, but we just aren't working on it at the moment.

All Altman Easy Latch kits work with the exterior locks. On the this particular kit of course, the lock is in the button, so it really has nothing to do with the latch.

Mike, I should have asked you if you would be running power locks. Let me know, and I will get you some locks sent over if you need them.

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by CTurner1978

It is true. The Altman Easy Latch does not allow you to lock the latches by the old method of pushing your handle forward. Upon request, we can add a locking feature on the bottom of the latches (at no extra charge) that will give you a place to hook up a lock actuator or if you decide to fabricate some type of locking mechanism. We have gone back and forth on the issue and we know the only real way to approach it is to design a push-pull cable locking system for each vehicle that we design latches for. It may be something we look at in the future, but we just aren't working on it at the moment.

All Altman Easy Latch kits work with the exterior locks. On the this particular kit of course, the lock is in the button, so it really has nothing to do with the latch.

Mike, I should have asked you if you would be running power locks. Let me know, and I will get you some locks sent over if you need them.

Awesome, Thanks Chris ! Yes we will be running power locks .

[watahyahknow]

firewalfirewall looks great think thats one of the things i will buy when i start on my own truck : a beadroller
there so many thing you just can make look better with one of those
prolly buy a few of those hole punch/flangers too


i like the hangingsytem for the exhaust too but i wonder if the rubber insulators are big enough and if they hold up when they get hot
might do sumtin simulair but mount the whole exhaust allmost solid (with room to expand) and use flex couplings right after the headers , those should stop any vibrations comming from the engine transfering to the chassis

[67cheby]

The isolators are exhaust hanger grommets so hopefully they will take the heat

[K5 Addiction]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Awesome, Thanks Chris ! Yes we will be running power locks .

I'd love to know what you figure out on this. I will need to run power locks as well. I did the altman latch and Kindigit door handles so trying to figure out the best way to lock the doors.

[jlsanborn]

Muff mounts look awesome man! Where you headed with tailpipe?

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Muff mounts look awesome man! Where you headed with tailpipe?

that my friend is a great question.....I wish I knew the answer myself !

[joe dirt]

drip rails look great!..i did that on my old 69 c10 and was amazed how much work it took...I think I was into the rails for almost a month...but worth it when is was done

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by joe dirt

drip rails look great!..i did that on my old 69 c10 and was amazed how much work it took...I think I was into the rails for almost a month...but worth it when is was done

I am about 12 hours in and I figure I have about 4 more hours to go, I am digging the look !

[67cheby]

welding up more gaps....

[67cheby]

Finally test fitted the rear Budnik Pivot wheels.....man I am in LOVE with this wheel ! 22x10.5 with 6 inch back space. It looks like we are going to narrow the rearend about 2 inches on each side. They are wrapped in Pirelli Pzero Nero's 315-25-22's

[TypeSL2]

Those wheels look amazing. Perfect style for this old truck. And damn that is some meat.

James

[clemdaddy]

wow, whats not to love about those wheels. even though they're a modern size they got an old school feel about them. good choice, well worth narrowing the rear.

good work on filling the seams too...

[tinydb84]

Any thoughts on using a tig with silicon bronze for the gaps? I want to do something similar with my 66 (whenever I get to it) but the thought of that many tacks is making me think that the gaps aren't that bad hahah

[watahyahknow]

i've heared about someone else that tacked normal gas weldingrod to the end of the doors with a migwelder and then shave them to size the gap could use realy thin roundbar too same thickness as the folded part of the doorskin
seems to me its a bit eazier for someone not too experianced with gaswelding using bronze

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by TypeSL2

Those wheels look amazing. Perfect style for this old truck. And damn that is some meat.

James

thanks !

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

wow, whats not to love about those wheels. even though they're a modern size they got an old school feel about them. good choice, well worth narrowing the rear.

good work on filling the seams too...

Thanks Clem, I need to get with you soon !

Originally Posted by tinydb84

Any thoughts on using a tig with silicon bronze for the gaps? I want to do something similar with my 66 (whenever I get to it) but the thought of that many tacks is making me think that the gaps aren't that bad hahah

someday....yes I want to get a tig and learn to use one !

Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i've heared about someone else that tacked normal gas weldingrod to the end of the doors with a migwelder and then shave them to size the gap could use realy thin roundbar too same thickness as the folded part of the doorskin
seems to me its a bit eazier for someone not too experianced with gaswelding using bronze

I used the round bar on the top and front edges of the door also

[Rod Stryker]

love the wheels, are you narrowing it because the wheels won't fit when the bed is on?

[67cheby]

Originally Posted by Rod Stryker

love the wheels, are you narrowing it because the wheels won't fit when the bed is on?

Correct ! Thank you !
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[Rod Stryker]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Correct ! Thank you !
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well, crap, Im looking at 22x10.5's with a 6-15/16" backspacing and was hoping they'd fit

[69short]

Those wheels look great. Love the truck

[Grizz1963]

Wheels can do with a thread of their own.

These really are very special.

I love them.