Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[Kabwe]

Well went to the LA Roaster Show this weekend and saw Kim57 and got to met his brother. I also got to meet Parkwood. They are all really nice guys, its nice meeting people from the forum and they turn out to be really nice guys.

Anyway I thought I would share this truck with you. Its pretty sweet.





CAL58GMC,
This is for you I know you are busy with your new chevelle project and thought you would like to see this.

[hopped up]

i started a thread with lots if pix of the roadster show. it got moved to the california section. thanks for the pix bam. the c10 club was there ,we had like 7-8 trucks representing
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by hopped up

i started a thread with lots if pix of the roadster show. it got moved to the california section. thanks for the pix bam. the c10 club was there ,we had like 7-8 trucks representing
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Yeah I know. You guys roll deep, especially at the Brothers Truck Show. I seen Johnoro (has the sweet red blazer) there Saturday. I see him at all the local shows and he is always very friendly and goes out his way to say hello if he sees me. He is a really cool guy.

[oldman3]

Some beautiful rides, thanks for showing....Jim

[Kim57]

It was neat seeing you and Parkwood at the show Bam.
I liked the black truck also and didn't notice the brow gone from the roof.
Kim

[Chevette]

Thanks for the pics, Bam. The black TF looks great. The brow and the interior is very nice.

[candyx]

Kabwe i was wondering what was different on that black truck,i thought it was chopped but then the doors looked normal.Did it look good in person or did it look strange with out the eye brow?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by candyx

Kabwe i was wondering what was different on that black truck,i thought it was chopped but then the doors looked normal.Did it look good in person or did it look strange with out the eye brow?

The truck is chopped, the roof is sectioned, drip rails removed, and the eye brow removed. Pretty interesting stuff and the work is incredible top notched work. Personally I did not care for the look of it but I was completely impressed with the quality of the work. With the roof being section it gave the roof a flat look they took the radius out of it. They also beautifully sectioned the hood and tucked the bumpers beautifully. I hated the door mirrors but the work was second to none and you don't throw a benz away because it has a busted tail light.lol There will always be things that not everyone will like about a car or truck but the work on that thing was sensational.

[ashtray455]

hey dude hope u have a great 4th had a ? i m going with the mustang ii in the front and the corvette indepent in rear what the best way to tell if i well need drop spindles or stock? urs lookn nice man

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by ashtray455

hey dude hope u have a great 4th had a ? i m going with the mustang ii in the front and the corvette indepent in rear what the best way to tell if i well need drop spindles or stock? urs lookn nice man

Thanks man
I hope all my forum brothers and sisters are having a great 4th as well. I'm heading over BCToyBox's house for some BBQ later that dude can grill man. I can't wait.lol

Well I like things low so I knew no matter what I was going with drop spindles. Its about your personal taste. I was more concerned with not being low enough.

Most of the reputable companies will allow you to switch them out if you don't like how low your ride is with the the drop spindles. I have dealt with heidts and TCI and in the past they have allowed me to switch if I did not paint or alter the spindles in anyway.

My truck is with drop spindles and the lower a arms parallel with the ground. If you would like for me to measure I will do that for you. Just let me know what you want measured.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks man
I hope all my forum brothers and sisters are having a great 4th as well. I'm heading over BCToyBox's house for some BBQ later that dude can grill man. I can't wait.lol

Well I like things low so I knew no matter what I was going with drop spindles. Its about your personal taste. I was more concerned with not being low enough.
My truck is with drop spindles and the lower a arms parallel with the ground.

So thats a static drop, thats a sick stance. Ok drop spindles, what about your coils, what is your front drop?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by VDOG

So thats a static drop, thats a sick stance. Ok drop spindles, what about your coils, what is your front drop?

Now remember I have coil overs all the way around, but the lower a-arms are parallel to the ground. I don't remember the exact distance of the crossmember to the ground but is something like 4 1/2 in that pic.

Brothers truck show this weekend buddy are you taking your truck?
I gave up trying to get a roll call for those of us that are 47-59 truck owners. You 1960's truck owners know how to do it, I hear you guys are 60 deep this year. We 47-59 truck owners seem to be anti social.lol But we still have the coolest chevy trucks.lol

[hotrod1]

Truck looks great! How low is the bottom (lowest part behind the front wheel) of the front fender?

It seems like the 50's owners finish their trucks and then don't come back to the site too much. Maybe they are all working on muscle cars.

[oldman3]

Hey Kabwe, wish I lived close by I'd travel to the shows with you. Final got two other guys by me to buy 51 and 52 so we can cruise together. Love the stance of you ride. My 50 has 4-1/2" at crossmember and 5-3/4 at rear of front fenders, and I also run coilover up front...Jim

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by 63split

your having a cool build too ! like your wheels
what size are you using wheels/tire's ?

they fill up your fenders nicely

Sander,

Thanks man,

I'm running 18x7 up front with a 235/45/18 tire and 18x10 in the rear and a 305/45/18 tire.

Heres what it looks like in the rear with a 285/40/18. These are the wheels from my 55 210. I have more lip on the wheels for the truck it should look cool, at least I hope so.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Hey Kabwe, wish I lived close by I'd travel to the shows with you. Final got two other guys by me to buy 51 and 52 so we can cruise together. Love the stance of you ride. My 50 has 4-1/2" at crossmember and 5-3/4 at rear of front fenders, and I also run coilover up front...Jim

That's cool you have some guys to roll with its nothing like it.

I think I will end up with the same as you 4 1/2 at the crossmember when I measured it I have my roll around wheels and tires on it. Its a 245/60/15. The cool thing about running coilovers is I can drop it a little more very easily. But I will wait to see what it looks like once I buy the tires for my new wheels.

[ashtray455]

thats ok dude i apperate it anyway i guess the thing is i dont really no how low it will be in rear with the corvette rear, u no may be i should do the rear first thamks man

[Kabwe]

No one can give you a concrete answer to how low you car will be, because each ride is different. This is hot rodding we do what ever we have to do to get the look we want. All I can tell you is what I've done to get the ride height I have.

Engine weight, coil spings, installation, coil overs, etc all that stuff comes into play. You really can't go by others setup it can give you a guideline but I would not trust it other than to give me a guide. Mock up is everything.

[Daze57]

kabwe

very nice ride sir !

[Daze57]

do you plan on painting it ? and if so what color are ya thinkin' of ?

[Kabwe]

Thanks Daze57,

Yes I will be painting the truck, I've already bought the paint. I just got to finish the body work.lol

The truck will be a metallic green. Its about the color of the jolly rancher apple candy.

[duallyjams]

Be sure to take & share some pics from the up coming Brothers show.

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

The truck will be a metallic green. Its about the color of the jolly rancher apple candy.

Subtle.....

[Chevette]

Kabwe: You steal my rear left fender? I'd like to know how you got into my garage!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by duallyjams

Be sure to take & share some pics from the up coming Brothers show.

I sure will

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Subtle.....

I'm a subtle kind of guy.lol

Originally Posted by Chevette

Kabwe: You steal my rear left fender? I'd like to know how you got into my garage!

Dang man I did not think you needed it and I sure didn't think that you would notice.lol

[VDOG]

Yes sir me and my awful truck will be at the Brothers Truck Show. On the grass somewhere.

You 47 to 59 guys are always welcome to hang out with us 60-72 guys. Figured we werent good enough for yall. LOL