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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
If only every project truck were that easy
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Don't ask . . .... don't tell. I like you guys anyway
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
Got up early this morning and got some booth time in. I think this is all the black stuff that needed painted. In between coats I sanded the intake, it's almost ready to paint so I should have all the red stuff painted next week....
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wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too.
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looks great, what tire sizes did you go with?
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how about some pics of the Elcamino!!!!! That looks like a contender too.
Nice work on the truck, keep the pics coming.
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I love that truck. I've been glued to this thread since it started.
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Great thread...looks great
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick!
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
I've been wanting to build a 67-68' SWB fleetside for sometime now, this thread has done me in! I've put my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409 up for sale, and the search is now on! n2billet, that truck is just sick man! SICK!
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Hhmmmm..... bubble-top..... 68..... bubble-top..... 67..... bu.....
I don't know if the scales will tip that far. A 61 on air & some 20's would sure look sweet. Got any pics?
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
A few more parts get squirted in red. For starters, a starter...
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
wow that is coming along great man..looks awesome
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
Pulled some more booth time tonight, I think I'm done for now on painting. I now have some parts to install!
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
I think you would be crazy to sell that car, even for a 67-72 truck. but thats my $.02
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Nice project. I am a new member, and following this thread closely. Those wheels look like Vintec's, what is the backspacing. They tuck nicely!
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N2billet, I like your booth heater. Nothing like a trusty old Sata for painting. LOL! Just kidding. I know you didnt have that in there while you were spraying right?! Project is looking incredible. When you are ready to sell it, let me know. I am going to try to finish the 2wd Blazer this year some how some way. Keep the pics coming for motivation.
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Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
Made a little progress this weekend. I got all the brackets for the PS on for a trial fit. I got the starter back on and wired, while I was at it I went ahead and cleaned up some of the wiring now that I lost a few things.
![]() I mocked up the intake with carb (borrowed from japoly2go) mine's out getting plated. I'm going to make a new base for the air cleaner so I can get it as low as possible. I now have the all the trans lines and linkage hooked up. (it's real easy to take apart but a pain to put back together, at least for me) I maded some hoses for the radiator, I now need to body work and paint those. Got enough of the wiring done so I could get the air ride powered back up and now I can move the truck without being on skates. I now need to get working on making the exhaust so I can get it out to be plated. I think that's it for this weekend.... let me know what you think of it so far. Last edited by n2billet; 10-29-2006 at 10:28 PM. |
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