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bruce bruce · 01-26-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by royo

Glad to see the update's But i have a ? If i may. What keeps the frame from flexing in. when you air the bags up? the motor?

The back isn't done in the pics. I'll post pics of the completed rear later today.

bruce bruce · 01-26-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Low79

Nice work its looking good . Man what size are the rear 24x??

Yea 22's and 24's.

royo · 01-26-2013, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce bruce

The back isn't done in the pics. I'll post pics of the completed rear later today.

I,m sorry i need to word that better. On the front end. the frame where the cross member is. will the frame flex ? When you raise the frame with the air bags . What i,m seeing is that the motor will be the support.

bruce bruce · 01-27-2013, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by royo

I,m sorry i need to word that better. On the front end. the frame where the cross member is. will the frame flex ? When you raise the frame with the air bags . What i,m seeing is that the motor will be the support.

The front crossmember ties the frame rails together and the motor mounts to the crossmember.

bruce bruce · 01-28-2013, 04:18 PM

Here's a bad cell phone pic of the rear.

Zoomin · 01-28-2013, 04:41 PM

I want to ask why you're switching front ends, but I won't. Is the back half staying the same?

bruce bruce · 01-28-2013, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

I want to ask why you're switching front ends, but I won't. Is the back half staying the same?

Yes, back is going to stay the same.

bruce bruce · 02-04-2013, 12:27 PM

Ready to install the front end from Scott's Hot Rods. I've seen allot of fab work and this is as good as it gets. Everything is tig welded and the welds are a thing of beauty...sucks to cover them up with coating

bruce bruce · 02-04-2013, 12:30 PM

Also got all the Wilwood 14" brakes for front and rear. Can't wait to get them installed and rollin'

**67cheby** · 02-04-2013, 12:32 PM

Looking forward to seeing this come together ! NICE stuff i have some matching Scott's parts on the frame table right now !

Zoomin · 02-04-2013, 12:51 PM

Nice stuff!

I'd like to see a pic of the alignment guy when he sees that.

bruce bruce · 02-04-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoomin

Nice stuff!

I'd like to see a pic of the alignment guy when he sees that.

No doubt... front end porn

bruce bruce · 02-04-2013, 02:15 PM

I put the truck build on hold quite a while back to work on other projects but my interest has shifted back to the truck. Here's a couple that will be on hold now.

Roadglide with full air ride, front and rear, with 26" PM wheel.

Yamaha XS650 bobber.

**67cheby** · 02-04-2013, 02:17 PM

WOW, cool projects !

bruce bruce · 02-04-2013, 03:18 PM

Pic of the last H-D I built in 04.

jmedero · 02-04-2013, 06:05 PM

That bobber is clean!!!
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bruce bruce · 02-04-2013, 11:13 PM

Front brakes. 14" Wilwood

Bomp · 02-05-2013, 10:34 PM

This build has my attention

shawno72 · 02-18-2013, 03:43 PM

Is there a reason you went from PB to Scotts? Just curious as I someday will be doing the DM and want to know if there was any hidden issues with your PB stuff.

bruce bruce · 02-19-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Is there a reason you went from PB to Scotts? Just curious as I someday will be doing the DM and want to know if there was any hidden issues with your PB stuff.

The whole Porterbuilt experience was bad for me. 2 month build time and the only reason I got it that quick was I told him I wanted my money refunded. The LS1 was hitting the firewall on the passenger side and trans tailshaft was off center over 6" in the frame. The upper a arm bushings were cut wrong twice. I had to pay someone to fix the mess to the tune of around 500.00 and no offer of compensation was made.

Now the Scott's Hot Rod experience was the exact opposite. Ordered it on a Friday and picked it up the next Saturday. The fit, finish and packaging is far superior to the PB in my opinion. The style of the Scott's Super Slam fits my style much better. I prefer the "street rod" style over the "mini truck" style.

shawno72 · 02-19-2013, 11:58 AM

Gotcha, thats a bummer. Did PB ever make it right?

bruce bruce · 02-19-2013, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by shawno72

Gotcha, thats a bummer. Did PB ever make it right?

No.

bruce bruce · 03-04-2013, 03:05 PM

Got the Scott's Super Slam installed Sunday. Fits like a glove. My fabricator buddy asked why I didn't buy this front end from the get go

Have to fill the frame where the old rack notch used to be.

All the hardware is top notch. No need to stack washers under the nuts.

Zoomin · 03-04-2013, 03:10 PM

Nice looking stuff, Double B.

jmedero · 03-04-2013, 03:18 PM

Sweet. Told you it was a nice fit.
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01-28-2013, 04:18 PM	#80
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: 1971 project Here's a bad cell phone pic of the rear.

01-28-2013, 04:41 PM	#81
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1971 project I want to ask why you're switching front ends, but I won't. Is the back half staying the same? __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-04-2013, 12:27 PM	#83
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: 1971 project Ready to install the front end from Scott's Hot Rods. I've seen allot of fab work and this is as good as it gets. Everything is tig welded and the welds are a thing of beauty...sucks to cover them up with coating

02-04-2013, 12:30 PM	#84
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: 1971 project Also got all the Wilwood 14" brakes for front and rear. Can't wait to get them installed and rollin'

02-04-2013, 12:32 PM	#85
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1971 project Looking forward to seeing this come together ! NICE stuff i have some matching Scott's parts on the frame table right now ! __________________ 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

02-04-2013, 12:51 PM	#86
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1971 project Nice stuff! I'd like to see a pic of the alignment guy when he sees that. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

02-04-2013, 02:15 PM	#88
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: 1971 project I put the truck build on hold quite a while back to work on other projects but my interest has shifted back to the truck. Here's a couple that will be on hold now. Roadglide with full air ride, front and rear, with 26" PM wheel. Yamaha XS650 bobber.

02-04-2013, 02:17 PM	#89
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1971 project WOW, cool projects ! __________________ 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

02-04-2013, 03:18 PM	#90
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: 1971 project Pic of the last H-D I built in 04.

02-04-2013, 06:05 PM	#91
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: 1971 project That bobber is clean!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

02-04-2013, 11:13 PM	#92
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: 1971 project Front brakes. 14" Wilwood

02-05-2013, 10:34 PM	#93
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: 1971 project This build has my attention

02-18-2013, 03:43 PM	#94
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1971 project Is there a reason you went from PB to Scotts? Just curious as I someday will be doing the DM and want to know if there was any hidden issues with your PB stuff. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

02-19-2013, 11:58 AM	#96
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: 1971 project Gotcha, thats a bummer. Did PB ever make it right? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

03-04-2013, 03:05 PM	#98
bruce bruce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 180	Re: 1971 project Got the Scott's Super Slam installed Sunday. Fits like a glove. My fabricator buddy asked why I didn't buy this front end from the get go Have to fill the frame where the old rack notch used to be. All the hardware is top notch. No need to stack washers under the nuts.



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03-04-2013, 03:10 PM	#99
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: 1971 project Nice looking stuff, Double B. __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

03-04-2013, 03:18 PM	#100
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: 1971 project Sweet. Told you it was a nice fit. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 68 BB burb build thread Scott's super slam front/rear http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=378084

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