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Strodder · 03-22-2009, 11:10 AM

Hang in there. You still have a lot more sanding to do. Even after it's painted. But it will be worth it. Keep up the good work.

shrunken66stroker · 03-22-2009, 11:59 AM

WARNING! This thread will slow down drastically for the next few weeks. I've got a baby boy on the way that's due on Thursday. I'll be on lock down for a while after that. I'll have to sneak out for an hour or two at a time, which we all know isn't enough to do much. I've also got a big job coming up at the end of April so progress will be slow for a while. Hopefully I'll have wheels in May and this thing will be on the ground.

Strodder · 03-22-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

WARNING! This thread will slow down drastically for the next few weeks. I've got a baby boy on the way that's due on Thursday. I'll be on lock down for a while after that. I'll have to sneak out for an hour or two at a time, which we all know isn't enough to do much. I've also got a big job coming up at the end of April so progress will be slow for a while. Hopefully I'll have wheels in May and this thing will be on the ground.

Congrats on your new baby Boy. Your life will change. Hang in there.

Strodder · 03-22-2009, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Glad to see it didn't blow up on you. I'll have to take a trip to the salvage yard and see what they have.

I just saw this tank on e-bay. What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVR...mZ170297956499

shrunken66stroker · 03-22-2009, 04:00 PM

I have a 2yr old already so I know the deal. It's just alot less sleep and twice the dirty diapers.
The tank on ebay looks iffy. I'd rather have someone else guinea pig that one. I'll go the scrap yard route I think. Thanks

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Originally Posted by Strodder

I just saw this tank on e-bay. What do you think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CHEVR...mZ170297956499

SCOTI · 03-22-2009, 11:22 PM

Awsome build & excellent documentation so far. You mentioned the Baers were pricy. If you don't mind, how bad was it? Looks like 13" GT-Plus up front & 12" Track-Plus out back?

Also..... Could you take a measurement for me? I was curious of the dimension between the top of the frame rail to the top of the ART c-notch.

shrunken66stroker · 03-23-2009, 12:16 AM

It's a 13" GT-plus 2 piston up front and a 13" track plus single piston out back. The size is why I spent the money for them. I'm going to be running 20's on front and back and wanted them to be the rotors to be the same size. I looked for the Baer receipt but couldn't find it. If I remember correctly the set up with 2.5" drop spindles, steel braided flex lines, drilled and slotted rotors and adjustable prop valve was a little under 4K. Call Baer and order from them directly like I did and you may save a little. The pads are a direct swap with 97' Corvette pads when they ware out.

The frame above the rear axle is about 5.5" thick. After the notch there is about 1 5/8" of thickness left. There is still frame rail underneath and it seems pretty solid. The notch is made of the same thickness steel that the frame is. Each notch is bolted in with two 5/8" bolts and twelve 7/16" bolts.

SCOTI · 03-23-2009, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

It's a 13" GT-plus 2 piston up front and a 13" track plus single piston out back.... If I remember correctly the set up with 2.5" drop spindles, steel braided flex lines, drilled and slotted rotors and adjustable prop valve was a little under 4K."

Ouch!

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The frame above the rear axle is about 5.5" thick. After the notch there is about 1 5/8" of thickness left. There is still frame rail underneath and it seems pretty solid.

1 5/8"..... Excellent. Thanks very much!

shrunken66stroker · 03-23-2009, 01:52 AM

After I put the stroker in it, I'm going to drive the $h!t out of it on the track. I don't want this to be a work in progress for ever. It's going to take a while longer now to get it finished but when I'm done there won't be anything left to upgrade.

83burban · 03-23-2009, 04:03 PM

Great work...couple questions though.

What body filler are you using, and what brand primer do you plan on using? I am trying to save up for my body work right now and am looking for suggestions.

shrunken66stroker · 03-23-2009, 04:10 PM

I'm using Evercoat Rage Extreme filler. It's not cheap but it's the best I've ever used. The first primer is going to be a ureathane epoxy primer because the truck is in bare metal but has filler on it. The second will be Evercoat Slick Sand. It's a high build primer surfacer that will flatten out nice after block sanding. You have to shoot it through a 1.8mm tip at least because of the high content of solids in it. It creates extra work on flat panels but sands extra straight.

aggie91 · 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM

Congrats on the Baby Boy!! My youngest 2 are only 22 months apart so I know what is ahead for you.

I love this build. I have a 65 that I got from my grandfather when I turned 16 I have owned it longer that anyone else...I am the 3rd owner. Grandpa bought it used 7 months before I was born. My plan for it is similar to yours, stock outside, modified under the skin...

Again, great work.

shrunken66stroker · 03-24-2009, 09:11 PM

Thanks Aggie. It might be a while before I'm posting progress again but I'll still throw things out every now and then. For instance, did chevy engineers design in a place on the inner fender for tools and hardware? What other purpose could this indentation serve?

protrash64 · 03-24-2009, 09:20 PM

I know!!!!

..I worked with an older guy and he said they used to put beer in there to get it into the drive-in!!! The whole space, anyway....

Strodder · 03-24-2009, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by protrash64

I know!!!!

..I worked with an older guy and he said they used to put beer in there to get it into the drive-in!!! The whole space, anyway....

But who would want warm Beer?

joe231 · 03-24-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Thanks Aggie. It might be a while before I'm posting progress again but I'll still throw things out every now and then. For instance, did chevy engineers design in a place on the inner fender for tools and hardware? What other purpose could this indentation serve?

maybe room for the hinge to fold down

shrunken66stroker · 03-25-2009, 01:49 AM

good point. i'm going with a hard ware dish though.

joe231 · 03-25-2009, 08:12 AM

jchav62 · 03-25-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

I'm using Evercoat Rage Extreme filler. It's not cheap but it's the best I've ever used. The first primer is going to be a ureathane epoxy primer because the truck is in bare metal but has filler on it. The second will be Evercoat Slick Sand. It's a high build primer surfacer that will flatten out nice after block sanding. You have to shoot it through a 1.8mm tip at least because of the high content of solids in it. It creates extra work on flat panels but sands extra straight.

Good info, Greg...You really know your sh!t!

shrunken66stroker · 03-25-2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks Joe. Wish me luck, we're going in tonight at 10 to be induced. Should have a baby boy tomorrow morning some time.
I'm doing my part to pass on the Chevy truck lovin gene. Be back around soon.

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Good info, Greg...You really know your sh!t!

jchav62 · 03-25-2009, 02:37 PM

Good luck! Congrats... Keep us posted.

4dranch · 03-25-2009, 03:06 PM

Congrats...

derider · 03-25-2009, 03:08 PM

Good luck hope everything goes good. Before you know it you will have a liitle truck buddy!

Strodder · 03-25-2009, 03:10 PM

Good luck to you & your wife on your new Boy. Need pictures.

jgh64pkup · 03-25-2009, 03:50 PM

is that a 5 on 41/2 bolt circle i couldn't tell by the pics

03-22-2009, 11:10 AM	#76
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Hang in there. You still have a lot more sanding to do. Even after it's painted. But it will be worth it. Keep up the good work. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-22-2009, 11:59 AM	#77
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. WARNING! This thread will slow down drastically for the next few weeks. I've got a baby boy on the way that's due on Thursday. I'll be on lock down for a while after that. I'll have to sneak out for an hour or two at a time, which we all know isn't enough to do much. I've also got a big job coming up at the end of April so progress will be slow for a while. Hopefully I'll have wheels in May and this thing will be on the ground. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-22-2009, 11:22 PM	#81
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,025	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Awsome build & excellent documentation so far. You mentioned the Baers were pricy. If you don't mind, how bad was it? Looks like 13" GT-Plus up front & 12" Track-Plus out back? Also..... Could you take a measurement for me? I was curious of the dimension between the top of the frame rail to the top of the ART c-notch. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

03-23-2009, 12:16 AM	#82
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. It's a 13" GT-plus 2 piston up front and a 13" track plus single piston out back. The size is why I spent the money for them. I'm going to be running 20's on front and back and wanted them to be the rotors to be the same size. I looked for the Baer receipt but couldn't find it. If I remember correctly the set up with 2.5" drop spindles, steel braided flex lines, drilled and slotted rotors and adjustable prop valve was a little under 4K. Call Baer and order from them directly like I did and you may save a little. The pads are a direct swap with 97' Corvette pads when they ware out. The frame above the rear axle is about 5.5" thick. After the notch there is about 1 5/8" of thickness left. There is still frame rail underneath and it seems pretty solid. The notch is made of the same thickness steel that the frame is. Each notch is bolted in with two 5/8" bolts and twelve 7/16" bolts. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 03-23-2009 at 12:31 AM.

03-23-2009, 01:52 AM	#84
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. After I put the stroker in it, I'm going to drive the $h!t out of it on the track. I don't want this to be a work in progress for ever. It's going to take a while longer now to get it finished but when I'm done there won't be anything left to upgrade. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-23-2009, 04:03 PM	#85
83burban Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: la Posts: 345	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Great work...couple questions though. What body filler are you using, and what brand primer do you plan on using? I am trying to save up for my body work right now and am looking for suggestions.

03-23-2009, 04:10 PM	#86
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I'm using Evercoat Rage Extreme filler. It's not cheap but it's the best I've ever used. The first primer is going to be a ureathane epoxy primer because the truck is in bare metal but has filler on it. The second will be Evercoat Slick Sand. It's a high build primer surfacer that will flatten out nice after block sanding. You have to shoot it through a 1.8mm tip at least because of the high content of solids in it. It creates extra work on flat panels but sands extra straight. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654 Last edited by shrunken66stroker; 03-24-2009 at 11:02 AM.

03-24-2009, 01:33 PM	#87
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Congrats on the Baby Boy!! My youngest 2 are only 22 months apart so I know what is ahead for you. I love this build. I have a 65 that I got from my grandfather when I turned 16 I have owned it longer that anyone else...I am the 3rd owner. Grandpa bought it used 7 months before I was born. My plan for it is similar to yours, stock outside, modified under the skin... Again, great work. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

03-24-2009, 09:11 PM	#88
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. Thanks Aggie. It might be a while before I'm posting progress again but I'll still throw things out every now and then. For instance, did chevy engineers design in a place on the inner fender for tools and hardware? What other purpose could this indentation serve? Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

03-24-2009, 09:20 PM	#89
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Shrunken66Stroker's build thread. I know!!!! ..I worked with an older guy and he said they used to put beer in there to get it into the drive-in!!! The whole space, anyway.... __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device Last edited by protrash64; 03-24-2009 at 09:20 PM.

03-25-2009, 01:49 AM	#92
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