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Old 12-12-2016, 12:01 AM   #76
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Test fitting the grille so I can figure out how much room I have for AC, Trans Cooler and Intercooler Heat Exchanger
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Old 12-19-2016, 08:28 PM   #77
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Old 12-20-2016, 08:55 AM   #78
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Old 12-21-2016, 10:28 PM   #79
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Picked up the engine today. Took some picks with the supercharger. Now to get it all in and working .
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Old 12-21-2016, 10:45 PM   #80
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Beautiful work. This is going to turn out to be a badass ride.
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Old 12-21-2016, 11:13 PM   #81
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Beautiful work. This is going to turn out to be a badass ride.
Thanks. I hope to stay on it for awhile.
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Old 12-21-2016, 11:58 PM   #82
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Impressive engine set up!
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Old 12-22-2016, 08:38 AM   #83
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Oh that is going to look and sound amazing in your truck!
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Old 12-22-2016, 09:23 AM   #84
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And how much tire do you have on the rear?
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Old 12-23-2016, 01:11 AM   #85
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And how much tire do you have on the rear?
335's
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Old 12-23-2016, 02:08 AM   #86
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Wow! 335's, really?

Sorry, coming late to your thread but VERY impressed with your abilities for sure. Your truck is gonna be fantastic.

My '55.2 is in the shop with a '57 that's an over-the-top, 1000, twin turbo monster and it's got 315's in the rear but get this: They fit without tubs! The shop is telling me I can put the same on my stock LQ4 6.0 build with no problem but I think I'll go with 275's or possibly 295's. There's no way I need that much rubber.

I noticed a lot of discussion earlier in the thread about engine room space and I am running the stock truck serpentine system and mechanical fan. There's room without modifying the firewall but it is close.

Cant wait to see how yours turns out.
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Old 12-23-2016, 10:36 PM   #87
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It's great how much rubber you can fit under these trucks. I have a 66 mustang with around 700hp. Running 295's on it.
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Old 01-04-2017, 01:55 PM   #88
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Back where she belongs
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Old 01-19-2017, 04:47 PM   #89
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Test fitting the radiator and my LS headers arrived
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Old 01-22-2017, 01:40 AM   #90
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Received the wheels from Rushforth Wheels. Doing some mockup.
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Old 01-22-2017, 06:11 AM   #91
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Cant waith to see this onze finisht.!!!
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The wheels look great. What size are they?

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I know Pete & HED. Top notch work there. Are you doing all the body work yourself? Very nice build. Looking forward to seeing this done.
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Old 01-22-2017, 04:05 PM   #94
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Thanks! 20x12 in the back and 19x10 in the front
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Old 01-22-2017, 04:07 PM   #95
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I know Pete & HED. Top notch work there. Are you doing all the body work yourself? Very nice build. Looking forward to seeing this done.
It's a group effort. Started out as a hobby and now we build a few a year. Throwback Custom Cars
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jeeze those rears look like dryer tubs! nice work so far
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Old 01-24-2017, 08:30 PM   #97
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jeeze those rears look like dryer tubs! nice work so far
I could put my youngest two in them and roll down a hill
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Old 01-30-2017, 02:38 PM   #98
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WOW love the rims!!!
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Old 01-30-2017, 10:48 PM   #99
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Tires will be in this week. Yay
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Old 02-02-2017, 01:16 AM   #100
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Had a pretty productive day overall. About to leave the shop (12:11 am right now) but figured I would post an update

Rear tires arrived
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