Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[candyx]

Kabwe

Whats your take on hood rockets on trucks?????

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by candyx

Kabwe

Whats your take on hood rockets on trucks?????

I'm a little wired when it comes to ornaments, trim, and emblems, I don't care for them except on certain cars. On certain cars they are needed like the tri5 chevys especially the 56 belaire I love that trim but I can live without the hood emblems. Mine will be gone the next time I rebuild my car. I like the smooth look.

I like the 57 truck grill I know a lot of people don't but I do like it better than the 55-56, but I like the 55-56 hood better because of the smoothness of it. The 57 grill is different and very cool in my opinion.

That said it also depends on the theme of the truck. I've seen the rockets, visors, and the emblems installed on truck and I love the look because it fit the theme of the truck so perfectly.

[blue57]

Where are the pictures from the show??????
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by blue57

Where are the pictures from the show??????
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The guys already posted a lot of the same pics I have here
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=532981

[fat53chevy]

It's lookin good bro! All that hard work will pay off big time! Can't wait to see it when she's done!
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[ashtray455]

hey dude, hope all is well , had a ? when u did ur mustang ii my directions say measure from center of front shackle hole 20 7/8 back that should be center ? but i marked mine before i disembled it what i got was 21 7/8 ? do u remember what urs was ? thanks

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by fat53chevy

It's lookin good bro! All that hard work will pay off big time! Can't wait to see it when she's done!
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Thanks man, I appreciate you taking the time to let me know you like the project.

Originally Posted by ashtray455

hey dude, hope all is well , had a ? when u did ur mustang ii my directions say measure from center of front shackle hole 20 7/8 back that should be center ? but i marked mine before i disembled it what i got was 21 7/8 ? do u remember what urs was ? thanks

I only used it as a guide line. Yeah my instructions said the same as yours, but I always just tacked the unit in, put the upper and lower a arms on, install the spindle, rotor, and wheels, and used a floor jack in the center of the cross member so that I could put the truck at ride height (the lower a arms parallel to the ground) and put a fender on to see how I liked it. I ended up moving it forward I forgot how much. I don't ever go by instructions alone, I believe mockup is everything.

[ashtray455]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks man, I appreciate you taking the time to let me know you like the project.



I only used it as a guide line. Yeah my instructions said the same as yours, but I always just tacked the unit in, put the upper and lower a arms on, install the spindle, rotor, and wheels, and used a floor jack in the center of the cross member so that I could put the truck at ride height (the lower a arms parallel to the ground) and put a fender on to see how I liked it. I ended up moving it forward I forgot how much. I don't ever go buy instructions alone, I believe mockup is everything.

thanks not a bad idea

[fat53chevy]

What color or colors are we thinkin' for it? I think all black, black chrome wheels and air ride
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[blue57]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks man, I appreciate you taking the time to let me know you like the project.



I only used it as a guide line. Yeah my instructions said the same as yours, but I always just tacked the unit in, put the upper and lower a arms on, install the spindle, rotor, and wheels, and used a floor jack in the center of the cross member so that I could put the truck at ride height (the lower a arms parallel to the ground) and put a fender on to see how I liked it. I ended up moving it forward I forgot how much. I don't ever go buy instructions alone, I believe mockup is everything.

Exactly what i did as well. Used a piece of tubing and welded a bolt to the top of it and drilled the bottom out to run a bolt through it rather then using the coil spring. Easier on the ball joints until it goes together for good. Got mine tacked in and hardware hung then bolted in core support and hung a fender. Good to go then tore it back apart and welded in for good.
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[ashtray455]

Originally Posted by blue57

Exactly what i did as well. Used a piece of tubing and welded a bolt to the top of it and drilled the bottom out to run a bolt through it rather then using the coil spring. Easier on the ball joints until it goes together for good. Got mine tacked in and hardware hung then bolted in core support and hung a fender. Good to go then tore it back apart and welded in for good.
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ok thanks alot ya still tring to gather all my parts and peieces then will be time to play thanks alot for all the info

[Kabwe]

ashtray455,

Notice what I'm using for springs and shocks during mockup.

[Chevette]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

ashtray455,

Notice what I'm using for springs and shocks during mockup.

I thought you were using "55" front fenders. You been hanging around with Ogre, haven't you?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Chevette

I thought you were using "55" front fenders. You been hanging around with Ogre, haven't you?

I am using 55 front fenders that mock up was done before I got the 55 front clip. But I am starting to see some 58-59 I really like lately.lol But I have to have my twins.

[ashtray455]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

ashtray455,

Notice what I'm using for springs and shocks during mockup.

ok ya that looks good man u remember how long they were or a closer pic ,im going to have to do somthing like that when i get started havnt got any coilovers yet thanks

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by ashtray455

ok ya that looks good man u remember how long they were or a closer pic ,im going to have to do somthing like that when i get started havnt got any coilovers yet thanks

Once you tack everything in get you floor jack under the crossmember and jack it up until the a arms are parallel with the floor. then measure from the lower a-arms mounting holes to the top of the shock hat and cut your tubing. You can weld a bolt to the top of the tubing and drill a hole at the bottom of the tubing for mounting.

[blue57]

what are yours plans for an e-brake?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by blue57

what are yours plans for an e-brake?

I planned on using a foot e-brake from a 80's Chevy truck that I got off ebay for 30 bucks a while back. But I've been looking at those lokar units lately.lol

[blue57]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I planned on using a foot e-brake from a 80's Chevy truck that I got off ebay for 30 bucks a while back. But I've been looking at those lokar units lately.lol

I was just checking those out
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[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I planned on using a foot e-brake from a 80's Chevy truck that I got off ebay for 30 bucks a while back. But I've been looking at those lokar units lately.lol

There you go!

[ashtray455]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Once you tack everything in get you floor jack under the crossmember and jack it up until the a arms are parallel with the floor. then measure from the lower a-arms mounting holes to the top of the shock hat and cut your tubing. You can weld a bolt to the top of the tubing and drill a hole at the bottom of the tubing to mounting.

thanks

[ZR2RICK]

Hey Kabwe, what radiator you planning on running with your LSX ?

[_Ogre]

Originally Posted by Chevette

I thought you were using "55" front fenders. You been hanging around with Ogre, haven't you?

we call that character building

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I am using 55 front fenders that mock up was done before before I got the 55 front clip. But I am starting to see some 58-59 I really like lately.lol But I have to have my twins.

it does look wicked like that, no hood and no core support.
everyone builds 55-57 trucks, dare to be different and build a 4 eyed truck

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by ZR2RICK

Hey Kabwe, what radiator you planning on running with your LSX ?

Hey ZR2Rick,

Hows everything going? Man I don't quite know what rediator I'm going to run yet. I think I'm just going to buy an aluminum crossflow and make it work.

Originally Posted by _Ogre

it does look wicked like that, no hood and no core support.
everyone builds 55-57 trucks, dare to be different and build a 4 eyed truck

I never gave into peer pressure when I was a kid and the great thing about being adult is I find it easier not to listen to peer pressure. I have a 55 210 and when looking for a truck I was looking for a 55-56 to build a twin. The 55-57 trucks are my personal favorite and always will be. I've seen some really nice 58-59 but it still hasn't changed my opinion of which truck I like the best. I knew when I bought my truck it would have many mods and one happens to be 55-56 front clip. If I wanted a 58-59 I would have built one, case closed.

[seanery]

Man, I just read all 47 pages of this thread! Great work, I like your style - both in cars and how you treat people! Keep it up, I can't wait to see you finish!
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