63 Short Fleet Build

[lownslw64]

that front end kit looks good! any problems with install? does it come with everything you see except water neck? was the vintage air kit reasonable in price? I have been looking at the billet specialties top mount tru trac kit, didn't know vintage air made one.

Originally Posted by Aviat0r

Finally got some spare time to tinker....Installed my Vintage Air FrontRunner system!

[Aviat0r]

The instructions were very straight forward and yes it came with everything except the water neck. Nice stainless hardware all around. Kind of pricey but the components are top notch and it is a very compact system and fit well with no clearance problems. The damper requires some serious torque since it is a press fit item and you need to install the power steering pulley but nothing I would deem too difficult for the average home mechanic.

[roofingbloke]

Hi, I have just looked at your posts on your truck and would like to say thankyou for giving me some inspiration, your truck is going to be awsome,
My question is, im just about to order suicide door hinges and have noticed that you have plates on the outside of the inner door skin, obviously there was a very good reason for this, could you please explain why as i would like to keep the origional doo look,

Thanks Darron.

[Aviat0r]

We needed to put in the structure to brace the doors since they are quite heavy and have sufficient structure to mount the hinges to. It also allowed for enough movement that the door moves out as it opens so there is no risk of the door hitting the cab.

[roofingbloke]

So will you have to make a interior door cover to hide the plate ?

Also thos handles are very cool, not sure to go with handles or smooth with solenoids ?

Thanks for your reply.

[Aviat0r]

Yes, I planned from the get go to do custom panels. I really like how my handles came out...I just prefer having something to open the door with over going the solenoid route.

[roofingbloke]

Yes i agree your handles look great, i had a look at the website but could not see any ?.

I will look for others as i dont want to copy what you have done, have you got any ideas, i will want to keep them flush with the door panel if i can,

[Aviat0r]

You can call their shop to order the handles, I think they make small runs of them.

Other links to handles I considered emulating:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/496327/4

http://www.gabescustom.com/mm5/merch...y_Code=handles

[roofingbloke]

Been looking for exterior handles not much luck so im going to stay with my first choice, shaved with remote controlls & poppers,

Just orderd a load of goodies for the truck from the US and going to make a start as soon as parts arrive,

1. suicide doors.
2. air ride x 4.
3. new exhaust system.
4. smooth bed cover (aluminum) on air actuators.

Get all this running and cruze this summer and iron out any faults then strip the truck down to chassis over the winter.

Thanks for the reply, ? hows your truck.

[Aviat0r]

Been a while but i've made some progress...Got the AC fit in the dash, Steering column and u-joints in and my 2 piece driveshaft arrived.



Things have been slow due to work on my jeep. I feel the need to compensate for the lowness of the truck with some altitude. 4linked (like the truck) on 35's and the winch made getting it on the trailer to go back to paint real easy:

[narx66gmc]

the truck looks really good ith the wheels and that stance. any updates from the last few weeks?

[Aviat0r]

Got the inner fenders done!

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[narx66gmc]

oh wow! those look awesome!! keep up the good work and the pix coming.

[redneck6]

daummm nice build man , why a two pice drive shaft , is it for being so low , and chercar looks nice too , mall crawler hehe .

[Aviat0r]

I need the two piece drive shaft to clear the cab when aired out...

Thanks for the good words everyone!

[Aviat0r]

Getting closer to paint!

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[Dinos63]

WOW!!! NICE WORK KAT! THANKS FOR THE UP DATES!

[roofingbloke]

Truck lookin real sweet, more pics please,

I have a question for you, why have you gone for only one hinge per door for the suicide,

Thanks.

[Aviat0r]

We tried the two hinge kit first but the geometry wasn't working. With how thick the door is and the body lines, the door it would come too close to the body.

The single hinge kit moves the door out farther as it opens it.

[Aviat0r]

Got my seat upholstered!

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[skoffice]

Those look AWESOME!!! What kind of material?? That's a really nice color. What color is the truck going to be?

[1LoC10]

looks awesome... love the seats

[sams60gmc]

Nice work and your shop looks awesome!

[franky69c10]

Your truck is gonna b sick when it's done, what color R u going on it
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[Aviat0r]

This is the color:


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