intro + 66 black bagged long fleet

[clemdaddy]

very cool art... you got some big talent buddy. big...
stance is right-on too.

[coulter]

Originally Posted by likaroc13

Dude your artistry skills are phenomenal! You should probably be using that as a profession, but if you're like me you'd rather keep it as a hobby. I gotta admit though, your talent outweighs mine. looking forward to the continued progress on the '66.

thanx man!! i dont think i would want to use art as a profession because i would get burnt out and hate it. so i would rather keep it as a hobby.
I work as a technician at a tile factory and for the most part i really like the job. I have learned alot about hydraulics, electrical circuits and troubleshooting. So my daily job has helped alot as far as me becoming a better builder

Originally Posted by McMurphy

You certainly know your way around a pencil and some paper man !!

I have to ask if there are certain things you do and don't do in your garage there.
I am always amazed at how clean your shop looks and it occured to me that if I did not weld, grind, and paint in the same area as my build, then it would not be so freekin dirty all the time.
Your truck just keeps looking better and better dude

thanx man!! Ive been drawing most of my life. Im also a tattoo artist too. but i really dont have much time for either though.
As far as my shop goes there is nothing that i dont do in there!! I have to constantly clean to keep it looking good. Plus my shop is so small if i let it get dirty i would even be able to move

Originally Posted by clemdaddy

very cool art... you got some big talent buddy. big...
stance is right-on too.

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thanx clem

time to get out in the shop and get some work done.. ill be back in a while with some updates

[Ta2Don]

Just checked in...

Truck is still Amazing!
…but Man, your pencil work is

Have a Blessed New Year!!!

[rusty76]

Your work is awesome as always....your line work is nice and clean. For working on an old truck your hands sure do stay clean...lol. Killer work.

[coulter]

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Just checked in...

Truck is still Amazing!
…but Man, your pencil work is

Have a Blessed New Year!!!

thanx man you too!!!

Originally Posted by rusty76

Your work is awesome as always....your line work is nice and clean. For working on an old truck your hands sure do stay clean...lol. Killer work.

haha i dont like to get dirty. i keep a spray bottle with soap and water so i can keep my hands clean while im working.

well i got a little done today..
I got my wheel tubs cut out and finished notching everthing on the front clip so it would sit down like its supposed to. once i got that done i could tell that i didnt like how the bumper was. so i cut 3/4" off the frame to get the bumper closer to the body and it looks good now


ok here is the end result after i lowered the bumper 1 1/4", moved the bumper toward the front clip 3/4" lowered the rad support mount 1/2"


once i do this you wont be able to tell i moved the bumper down at all


also decided to notch this hood to fit and see what it looked like... btw i put some old engine oil on it to get the rust color to turn darker to match the rest of the truck. it will take some time

[wjjeeper]

Looks good. I prefer your stock hood.

[Ta2Don]

Dat Stance is...

[rusty76]

I'm digging it man.

[laynrockers]

Once you start bagging cars you can never seem to be low enough.. At least that part of my problem. Love the lower stance.. Keep it up brother

[stersam]

Freaking awesome I love what you've done with the truck.

[Bomp]

Lookin good.

Hows the engine stands comin?

[Jmorales3181]

Wow haven't been on in a while, you have been busy man! Great work as usual. Truck is looking mean!!!!! Told you that you should have just pancaked that baby in the first place! Will this change your driveshaft situation?

[coulter]

Originally Posted by wjjeeper

Looks good. I prefer your stock hood.

i do to but the older style hoods are growing on me.

Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Dat Stance is...

Originally Posted by rusty76

I'm digging it man.

Originally Posted by laynrockers

Once you start bagging cars you can never seem to be low enough.. At least that part of my problem. Love the lower stance.. Keep it up brother

haha i now know the feeling.. i thought i would be happy with the height before but i wasnt im pretty stoked now though

Originally Posted by stersam

Freaking awesome I love what you've done with the truck.

thanx man

Originally Posted by Bomp

Lookin good.

Hows the engine stands comin?

havent made it that far yet. i will figure all that out when i got everthing ready to go back in the truck.

Originally Posted by Jmorales3181

Wow haven't been on in a while, you have been busy man! Great work as usual. Truck is looking mean!!!!! Told you that you should have just pancaked that baby in the first place! Will this change your driveshaft situation?

haha ya i should have listened.. I guess im hard headed. I plan on moving the engine up and back a little bit. I think i will just be able to move my carrier bearing mount up to match and hopefully my angles will still be right. it was nice and smooth before so i wanna keep it that way.

i should have some updates later this week. i made my shock mounts taller but no pics yet.. i also have some new parts coming in soon

[Jeff La]

Just have to say your talents with metal and art are just amazing

[thepartsguy]

You're a boss! I love this build

[coulter]

well not a whole lot of work being done. ive had the flu for the past few days but starting to feel pretty good now.
i got some new parts though
all the parts to rebuild my tranny
new pitman arm
steering u joint


also decided to go ahead and get the front tires ive been wanting since i want this to be the last time i have to make wheel tubs..hahaha
coker 6.70-15 these tires are about 1 1/4 inch taller and 1 1/2 skinnier than the other tires i had. im really happy with the size

needs more trimming. Im going to try to knock out those wheel tubs next weekend.

[likaroc13]

Tires look sweet! and glad to hear you're feeling better...thankfully, I can say I've never had the flu (going to knock on wood now )

[rusty76]

Hope you get to feeling better and the tires look killer.

[Dinos63]

dig the early hood ..... looks wright at home on your truck

[chad64chevy]

looks great, cant wait to see it in person

[Bomp]

My ex brother in-law used that same B&M kit. He really liked it.
With all those parts and wheel tubs you're going to be busy.
This year is the longest I've ever had a flu/cold hang on. Glad your gettin over that Flu bug thing.

Looking good. Wheel and tires are sick

[McMurphy]

Hope you are back up to speed and feeling 100% again !!

Man those whitewalls look smokin on your truck !!
They really compliment your rims I think.

[TJ's Chevy]

Dang this thing is looking killer awesome!

[dbomb53]

Originally Posted by Dinos63

dig the early hood ..... looks wright at home on your truck

I agree, I like the early hood too

[JJ's Sierra Grande]

man those white walls are sweeeet! As always great fabrication. Custom trucks and bikes, they're never done. But really, would we want it any other way?