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muddpile · 06-05-2008, 01:13 PM

With Jack stands just before the rear frame kick, the front end of the truck still comes up at least 6", so it's light front/heavy rear, but it will not pull a wheelie, as there is just not enough tire.

The tires are not from Coker, but from Diamondback Classics. Expensive, but worth it.

joe231 · 06-05-2008, 06:18 PM

she oughta smoke those tires nice

GMBowtie79 · 07-11-2008, 10:12 PM

That thing is sick! I'd just watch out those TH425's have a tendancy to snap the drive chain. I had a 73 Toronado when I put a stock rebuilt 455 in it. It snapped the chain on 2 transaxles. Other than that it was a good running car for the 10 years we owned it. good lookin build tho. It will be a kick in the seat to drive!

gulfcoast66 · 07-13-2008, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn what an improvement...

Looking bad a--!!!!!!

Phildooney · 07-15-2008, 11:29 AM

Take my hat off to you sir. What a great truck!

**Corts60** · 07-15-2008, 04:42 PM

Man that truck is incredible and inspiring! Awesome work!!

muddpile · 08-12-2008, 01:31 PM

Dang, it's been a long time since my last update... Oh well, doesn't mean I haven't been busy. I had to re-construct the entire rear suspension due to rotten rubber bushings in all 20 rod ends, and worn-out coilovers. The truck now sits LOW, and rides and handles much better than before. I don't have a lot of current pics, but will have soon.

Mustang buckets

Not-yet-installed

Battery box, it's not finished in the pic, but it's now finished and installed

And a picture of it out on the street. I still work on it every night, but I can also drive it now in between.

Hoffman65burb · 08-12-2008, 03:33 PM

i love those steelies, did they come with the truck?

muddpile · 08-12-2008, 06:33 PM

The truck came with them on it, I think they're just car steelies, maybe truck? They're 15x6 if I recall, and I painted em black.

62 short step · 08-12-2008, 06:39 PM

Thats a sweet looking ride!

ed2552 · 08-12-2008, 07:53 PM

Dude, that thing is SICK!! I especially like the door logo

Alan's Classic · 08-13-2008, 12:17 AM

Awesome vision and awesome job of getting it done.

d10s69c10 · 08-13-2008, 01:08 AM

Yes like the others i think you have got a very cool set up going here.

one thing tho. what do you plan to do with all that emty space under the hood now. Trunk?

muddpile · 08-13-2008, 01:33 PM

Under the hood is tough, as I still have a rad, brakes, steering, innerfenders, etc. I'm probably going to put an old toolbox and an old cooler or something. I have tons of other places that I have planned to keep everything else, sort of like a trunk.

The door logo was sprayed on with a stencil in about 2 minutes

It's for our lumber yard, did it for the parade for the town's centennial celebration. I'm likely taking it off this week, as I have a really wild temporary scallop job planned for a show this weekend, but we'll see.

sick69 · 08-13-2008, 02:24 PM

There used to be a Chevy Luv running around here with a Z24 cavalier front stub stuffed in the rear that was pretty cool. From the outside anyway. They hacked it together when you really took a good look at it.

This one is coming out nicely. It looks like there has been some quality work put into it. Great job!!!!!!

Frank

Frizzle Fry · 08-13-2008, 07:02 PM

You da man! When's the bumper going on?

muddpile · 08-14-2008, 01:27 PM

Bumper I'm still unsure of. The rear of the truck is getting skinned with a giant louvered panel, a frenched in license box and the exhaust tips notched into the bottom of the rollpan (C3 vette style). Since the frame is full custom, There is no way to easily mount a stock bumper (plus it sits stupid low, so the bumper clearance would be a concern). I've been thinking that maybe I could run a stock bumper, or a bumper off another vehicle, and just fab some mounts to this frame. I also thought front roll pan, but I'm not sold on that look just yet. Any creative opinions would be great!

Frizzle Fry · 08-14-2008, 03:28 PM

I'm not a fan of the front pan (usually). Since you will be fabbing bumper mounts you could tuck it in and up a tad. I don't think it'll be too low from that last side shot you posted. It would really finish it off nicely.

I tucked my bumper in on the 61 because the sock position puts it way out there. But then I also moved mine down. You could do the same and move it up slightly if you felt the need.

muddpile · 08-14-2008, 04:56 PM

I see you've done a fair bit of work in the front bumper department. The stock bumper looks so much better than a roll pan, so I think I'm going to go that route, plus it's safer too. Mounting the brackets on a 2x5 tubular frame can't be that hard. Heck, no harder than making everything else work on this monster, right?

Frizzle Fry · 08-17-2008, 01:33 AM

Good call. I'm pretty sure you'll get it figured out

*project 67 sub* · 08-17-2008, 03:52 AM

that thing is bad. keep up the good work.

muddpile · 08-17-2008, 08:21 PM

Well, I put around 500 miles on it this weekend, with little to no trouble. Here's some current pictures. It's far from done, but I'm having fun with it on the weekends!

joe231 · 08-17-2008, 08:31 PM

love the scallops!!
looking good!

TimE · 08-17-2008, 09:53 PM

You've come a long way with it. The scallops do kinda set it off!

Dinos63 · 08-17-2008, 11:26 PM

duuuude that is cool

06-05-2008, 01:13 PM	#76
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster With Jack stands just before the rear frame kick, the front end of the truck still comes up at least 6", so it's light front/heavy rear, but it will not pull a wheelie, as there is just not enough tire. The tires are not from Coker, but from Diamondback Classics. Expensive, but worth it. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

06-05-2008, 06:18 PM	#77
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster she oughta smoke those tires nice __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

07-11-2008, 10:12 PM	#78
GMBowtie79 Surviving, one day at a time! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Turlock,CA Posts: 295	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster That thing is sick! I'd just watch out those TH425's have a tendancy to snap the drive chain. I had a 73 Toronado when I put a stock rebuilt 455 in it. It snapped the chain on 2 transaxles. Other than that it was a good running car for the 10 years we owned it. good lookin build tho. It will be a kick in the seat to drive! __________________ 79 Burb,350,tremic 5 spd, 4 wheel disc, daily driver 74 swb,350,350,driver & future project "There's no such thing as a finished project"

07-15-2008, 11:29 AM	#80
Phildooney Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: South Coast of England Posts: 119	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Take my hat off to you sir. What a great truck!

07-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#81
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Man that truck is incredible and inspiring! Awesome work!! __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

08-12-2008, 01:31 PM	#82
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Dang, it's been a long time since my last update... Oh well, doesn't mean I haven't been busy. I had to re-construct the entire rear suspension due to rotten rubber bushings in all 20 rod ends, and worn-out coilovers. The truck now sits LOW, and rides and handles much better than before. I don't have a lot of current pics, but will have soon. Mustang buckets Not-yet-installed Battery box, it's not finished in the pic, but it's now finished and installed And a picture of it out on the street. I still work on it every night, but I can also drive it now in between. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

08-12-2008, 03:33 PM	#83
Hoffman65burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 448	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster i love those steelies, did they come with the truck? Last edited by Hoffman65burb; 08-15-2008 at 12:57 AM.

08-12-2008, 06:33 PM	#84
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster The truck came with them on it, I think they're just car steelies, maybe truck? They're 15x6 if I recall, and I painted em black. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

08-12-2008, 06:39 PM	#85
62 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Greenwell Springs, Louisiana Posts: 2,882	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Thats a sweet looking ride! __________________ www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com 1965 c-10 86 chevy c/k 20

08-12-2008, 07:53 PM	#86
ed2552 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Charles City IA Posts: 1,626	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Dude, that thing is SICK!! I especially like the door logo __________________ '67 C20, Under the Knife!, LWB, Eaton HO-52, Rear Coil Springs 72' GMC C2500, 350, TH400(?), Dana 60 '67 K10 4-spd., 305, SM465, Dana 44, 12 Bolt, RUST! '65 C60 292, 4 spd, 2 spd Rearend, 15' Grain Box, MINT! 09 Yukon Denali 82k Miles 6.2L/6A

08-13-2008, 12:17 AM	#87
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Awesome vision and awesome job of getting it done. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

08-13-2008, 01:08 AM	#88
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Yes like the others i think you have got a very cool set up going here. one thing tho. what do you plan to do with all that emty space under the hood now. Trunk? __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

08-13-2008, 01:33 PM	#89
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Under the hood is tough, as I still have a rad, brakes, steering, innerfenders, etc. I'm probably going to put an old toolbox and an old cooler or something. I have tons of other places that I have planned to keep everything else, sort of like a trunk. The door logo was sprayed on with a stencil in about 2 minutes It's for our lumber yard, did it for the parade for the town's centennial celebration. I'm likely taking it off this week, as I have a really wild temporary scallop job planned for a show this weekend, but we'll see. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

08-13-2008, 02:24 PM	#90
sick69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 737	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster There used to be a Chevy Luv running around here with a Z24 cavalier front stub stuffed in the rear that was pretty cool. From the outside anyway. They hacked it together when you really took a good look at it. This one is coming out nicely. It looks like there has been some quality work put into it. Great job!!!!!! Frank __________________ 70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub Last edited by sick69; 08-13-2008 at 02:25 PM.

08-13-2008, 07:02 PM	#91
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster You da man! When's the bumper going on?



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08-14-2008, 01:27 PM	#92
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Bumper I'm still unsure of. The rear of the truck is getting skinned with a giant louvered panel, a frenched in license box and the exhaust tips notched into the bottom of the rollpan (C3 vette style). Since the frame is full custom, There is no way to easily mount a stock bumper (plus it sits stupid low, so the bumper clearance would be a concern). I've been thinking that maybe I could run a stock bumper, or a bumper off another vehicle, and just fab some mounts to this frame. I also thought front roll pan, but I'm not sold on that look just yet. Any creative opinions would be great! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

08-14-2008, 03:28 PM	#93
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster I'm not a fan of the front pan (usually). Since you will be fabbing bumper mounts you could tuck it in and up a tad. I don't think it'll be too low from that last side shot you posted. It would really finish it off nicely. I tucked my bumper in on the 61 because the sock position puts it way out there. But then I also moved mine down. You could do the same and move it up slightly if you felt the need.

08-14-2008, 04:56 PM	#94
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster I see you've done a fair bit of work in the front bumper department. The stock bumper looks so much better than a roll pan, so I think I'm going to go that route, plus it's safer too. Mounting the brackets on a 2x5 tubular frame can't be that hard. Heck, no harder than making everything else work on this monster, right? __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

08-17-2008, 01:33 AM	#95
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Good call. I'm pretty sure you'll get it figured out

08-17-2008, 03:52 AM	#96
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster that thing is bad. keep up the good work.

08-17-2008, 08:21 PM	#97
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster Well, I put around 500 miles on it this weekend, with little to no trouble. Here's some current pictures. It's far from done, but I'm having fun with it on the weekends! __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

08-17-2008, 08:31 PM	#98
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster love the scallops!! looking good! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

08-17-2008, 09:53 PM	#99
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster You've come a long way with it. The scallops do kinda set it off!

08-17-2008, 11:26 PM	#100
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Project Tornado: A Natural Disaster duuuude that is cool __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

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