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SCOTI · 09-27-2008, 07:12 PM

I'm diggin your shop-truck project.

Do you plan to leave the tool box on top of the rails like that? I like the idea of the box for hiding your req'd air stuff & for actual storage any truck needs but think it would look better flush w/the top of the bed sides. Again.... nice job.

blackesdime · 09-27-2008, 07:25 PM

yeah, its staying on top of the rails... at least for now. I personally like it this way.

here's one to ponder...

The look of the truck is to look like there was no concern with how the truck looks... ie: beat up work truck.

Spray-Bomb · 09-27-2008, 07:28 PM

I understand what the track bar is doing in this application & yes it keeps it from pivoting on all 6 hinge points, but like I said it will shift side to side what little bit the 2 front bushings will flex

Its not a big deal, I was just curious

SCOTI · 09-27-2008, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackesdime

yeah, its staying on top of the rails... at least for now. I personally like it this way.

here's one to ponder...

The look of the truck is to look like there was no concern with how the truck looks... ie: beat up work truck.

I get it & chuckled w/the mention of the pipe/ladder rack. I just never have liked the tool box on the rails thing. You like it, so that's what counts.

dieselarmy13 · 09-27-2008, 10:25 PM

Holy crap, I've been gone awile and missed this one. Awesome build!

texastrendz · 09-27-2008, 10:53 PM

that track bar is probably not going to work, i tried that on my dually that i bagged with poly bushings, it even had a triangulated 4 link in it. i had to go to the
s.d. super pivot to get all the play out. it may work if you have enough room in the wells, my dually was tight in the fenders even after i narrowed the rear nine inches. good luck and love the design of the links.

Spray-Bomb · 09-28-2008, 02:05 AM

Is it on the ground yet ???

dragginass · 09-28-2008, 04:15 AM

Well guys.... 4:26 I am checking in. It still sits on stands. Running into a few issues with the exhaust flange bolts. And the wiring is still slow but steady. Plumbing is just about complete and assembly is pretty much done. Only 1-2 more solid days and it should be rolling.

Thanks for all the positive comments from yall. It helps in the push to get it completed.

The locator is solid. I about pushed the truck off the stands when I was checking it out. There is next to no movement side to side. The locator was designed on a buddy of mine's bubble top dragster. And its a rock solid set up. Again I wont know 100% until I get it out on the road and drive it. Also remember this is just a driver. It is not meant to be fast or handle like a sports car. It is ment to be tough and LOW. So I have no doubt in it at all.

(texastrendz) there should be no reason to have a locator bar on a triangulated 4 link. They may have been working against each other. But I wouldnt know without seeing the setup.

dragginass · 09-28-2008, 01:03 PM

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-28-2008, 11:23 PM

Very cool cant wait to see it on the ground..

1LoC10 · 09-30-2008, 04:09 PM

looks good so far...nice job

Spray-Bomb · 09-30-2008, 05:53 PM

Ground pics !!!

dragginass · 10-01-2008, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Ground pics !!!

Deal!

jb1016 · 10-01-2008, 09:59 AM

Perfect - I especially like the manatee bumper sticker!

When you pull up at a light in that old thing, and then lay it out...the looks on people's faces should just be priceless.

dragginass · 10-01-2008, 12:03 PM

Haha yea I cant wait to have it on the road. Just gotta finish the hood, battery tray, and a little more cutting on the fender wells. and it'll be rollin. I am super stoked. Here is a few more...

Spray-Bomb · 10-01-2008, 12:31 PM

Sweet, what all did you do up front ???

I'm really dig'n it

Luvlegs · 10-01-2008, 01:01 PM

am I the only one seeing red x's?

dragginass · 10-01-2008, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

Sweet, what all did you do up front ???

I'm really dig'n it

First it got 3" belltech spindles. Then removed Ball joints. 3" Bag pockets into LCA's, and pie cut the uppers. It lays on the control arm buckets now. Just barely. But enough that the cross shaft u bolts dont lay.

Spray-Bomb · 10-01-2008, 05:03 PM

So why & how did you pie cut the uppers ??
And what did you use for ball joints

Painter D · 10-01-2008, 09:05 PM

Cool truck, keep at it.

dieselarmy13 · 10-01-2008, 09:38 PM

You are my new idol. That thing is awesome.

joe231 · 10-01-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spray-Bomb

So why & how did you pie cut the uppers ??
And what did you use for ball joints

i second that.......

dragginass · 10-01-2008, 10:47 PM

We pie cut them to make up for the ball joints binding.

And Ryan is going to post a "How-To" on how to pic cut the uppers in the next day or two.

blackesdime · 10-01-2008, 10:58 PM

damn, put me on the spot.

but seriously. I saw a thread on here about "pie-cutting" and it was made WAY more difficult then it needs to be. It took me all of 1 hr to do both sides... and it was somewhat time consuming on the side were we stopped and took pictures for a how-to.

huero · 10-01-2008, 11:34 PM

I am really feeling this truck

09-27-2008, 07:12 PM	#76
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,068	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build I'm diggin your shop-truck project. Do you plan to leave the tool box on top of the rails like that? I like the idea of the box for hiding your req'd air stuff & for actual storage any truck needs but think it would look better flush w/the top of the bed sides. Again.... nice job. __________________ 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.*

09-27-2008, 07:25 PM	#77
blackesdime Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build yeah, its staying on top of the rails... at least for now. I personally like it this way. here's one to ponder... The look of the truck is to look like there was no concern with how the truck looks... ie: beat up work truck.

09-27-2008, 07:28 PM	#78
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build I understand what the track bar is doing in this application & yes it keeps it from pivoting on all 6 hinge points, but like I said it will shift side to side what little bit the 2 front bushings will flex Its not a big deal, I was just curious __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-27-2008, 10:25 PM	#80
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Holy crap, I've been gone awile and missed this one. Awesome build! __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

09-27-2008, 10:53 PM	#81
texastrendz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: HOUSTON TX Posts: 1,161	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build that track bar is probably not going to work, i tried that on my dually that i bagged with poly bushings, it even had a triangulated 4 link in it. i had to go to the s.d. super pivot to get all the play out. it may work if you have enough room in the wells, my dually was tight in the fenders even after i narrowed the rear nine inches. good luck and love the design of the links.

09-28-2008, 02:05 AM	#82
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Is it on the ground yet ??? __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

09-28-2008, 04:15 AM	#83
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Well guys.... 4:26 I am checking in. It still sits on stands. Running into a few issues with the exhaust flange bolts. And the wiring is still slow but steady. Plumbing is just about complete and assembly is pretty much done. Only 1-2 more solid days and it should be rolling. Thanks for all the positive comments from yall. It helps in the push to get it completed. The locator is solid. I about pushed the truck off the stands when I was checking it out. There is next to no movement side to side. The locator was designed on a buddy of mine's bubble top dragster. And its a rock solid set up. Again I wont know 100% until I get it out on the road and drive it. Also remember this is just a driver. It is not meant to be fast or handle like a sports car. It is ment to be tough and LOW. So I have no doubt in it at all. (texastrendz) there should be no reason to have a locator bar on a triangulated 4 link. They may have been working against each other. But I wouldnt know without seeing the setup. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

09-28-2008, 01:03 PM	#84
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

09-28-2008, 11:23 PM	#85
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Very cool cant wait to see it on the ground.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-30-2008, 04:09 PM	#86
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build looks good so far...nice job __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

09-30-2008, 05:53 PM	#87
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Ground pics !!! __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-01-2008, 12:03 PM	#90
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Haha yea I cant wait to have it on the road. Just gotta finish the hood, battery tray, and a little more cutting on the fender wells. and it'll be rollin. I am super stoked. Here is a few more... __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

10-01-2008, 12:31 PM	#91
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Sweet, what all did you do up front ??? I'm really dig'n it __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer

10-01-2008, 01:01 PM	#92
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build am I the only one seeing red x's? __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

10-01-2008, 05:03 PM	#94
Spray-Bomb Texas Big Wig Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 5,620	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build So why & how did you pie cut the uppers ?? And what did you use for ball joints __________________ Just not low enough... ----------------------------- Sinister Killer Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 10-01-2008 at 05:09 PM.



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10-01-2008, 09:05 PM	#95
Painter D Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW (Forney) Posts: 1,529	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build Cool truck, keep at it. __________________ '58 SWB Fleetside...Front & Rear Porterbuilt Dropmember, 6.0 LS /4L60E. Accuair E-level, 20 Billet Specialties (Vintecs) '63 Buick Riviera ... AccuAir E-level, 20" Billet Specialties (Vintecs) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=528853&page=5

10-01-2008, 09:38 PM	#96
dieselarmy13 Phone's ringin Dude. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,426	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build You are my new idol. That thing is awesome. __________________ I pitty the fool with only two headlights!! 2003 SILVERADO SS--THE NEW GIRL 1972 GMC--THE OLD GIRL

10-01-2008, 10:47 PM	#98
dragginass Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sanford, FLA Posts: 170	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build We pie cut them to make up for the ball joints binding. And Ryan is going to post a "How-To" on how to pic cut the uppers in the next day or two. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 LWB Shop Truck 1984 Chevy C30 Dually LWB Tow Pig 1985 Chevy K5 Blazer

10-01-2008, 10:58 PM	#99
blackesdime Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 21	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build damn, put me on the spot. but seriously. I saw a thread on here about "pie-cutting" and it was made WAY more difficult then it needs to be. It took me all of 1 hr to do both sides... and it was somewhat time consuming on the side were we stopped and took pictures for a how-to.

10-01-2008, 11:34 PM	#100
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: Honest Abe's Shop Truck build I am really feeling this truck

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