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VDOG · 09-12-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

I will not be posting pics for a long time so you can stop dropping by hook head.lol

No on the real, I will not be posting pics for a while.

HOOKHEAD!! LMAO!!

Have not heard that in years. LOL

Kabwe · 09-12-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

HOOKHEAD!! LMAO!!

Have not heard that in years. LOL

Yeah I thought I'd get all ghettofabulous and 70's on you.lol

Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 03:27 PM

Well, not really much to report other than I mocked up the hydroboost unit and plumbed the brake lines.

The morning dew makes the painted frame a not look good in the pic. But the paint is smooth and nice. I used Kustom Shop's epoxy primer and satin black. It sprayed really nice. But the paint is smooth and nice. I used Kustom Shop's epoxy primer and satin black. It sprayed really nice. So for anyone looking for some Satin black and epoxy primer for their frame this may be the ticket. It really was not expensive and you will have enough left to do your suspension parts also.

OrrieG · 10-01-2012, 03:48 PM

No proportioning valve, 4 wheel discs?

56ClassicTruck · 10-01-2012, 04:04 PM

Coming sling nicely ....
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Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

No proportioning valve, 4 wheel discs?

Of course there is I'm using an adjustable one it's mounted in line towards the rear. I also have the residual valves installed, but you can't see them. Remember just because you don't see it does not mean its not there.lol Its like magic. Well not really.lol

**JML55** · 10-01-2012, 05:34 PM

Looking good.

mknittle · 10-01-2012, 06:09 PM

Looking good

hotrod1 · 10-01-2012, 06:14 PM

forgot about them, hunh?

Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

forgot about them, hunh?

Forgot about what? You been around me a couple of times and you should know that I don't forget.lol I plan, change, plan, change, plan, but I never forget. I just think too much.lol

hotrod1 · 10-01-2012, 06:23 PM

The proportioning valves (LOL). Just teasing you.

Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

The proportioning valves (LOL). Just teasing you.

Did you read post 1231. I said I'm running an in-line adjustable one. Reading is fundamental at least for those of us that can.lol This is the one I have.

hotrod1 · 10-01-2012, 06:32 PM

Just giving u a hard time because I can. I am sure that you have three or four of those things going.

Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Just giving u a hard time because I can. I am sure that you have three or four of those things going.

See now you are acting like you know me. That would be my problem, over thinking it.lol I did this during mockup I did not like the clearances for my drive shift. I worried myself silly until I came up with this. It gave me about 3 inches more clearance.

Than I decided the paint on the frame was too glossy for my taste so I stripped it all off and used the Satin Black. I'm sick and I know it but at least I own up to it.lol

This truck should have been done by now. Its just sad that its not.

hotrod1 · 10-01-2012, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

See now you are acting like you know me. That would be my problem, over thinking it.lol I this during mockup I did not like the clearances for my drive shift. I worried myself silly until I came up with this. It gave me about 3 inches more clearance.

Than I decided the paint on the frame was too glossy for my taste so I stripped it all off and used the Satin Black. I'm sick and I know it but at least I own up to it.lol

So in other words buddy, I over think everything. This truck should have been done by now. Its just sad that its not.lol

I can tell you haw many cross members that I have done and pulled apart because I did not like them afterwards.

I found a good solution (for me only) to the cross member hitting the drive shaft scenario. Lower the engine. Get better (lower) center of gravity. I needed to move the engine back a few inches to achieve this it and had to redo the firewall. This gets me a better front to back weight ratio also. The only issue that I see is that the engine looks like a peanut in the engine compartment. Overall, a lot of work.

Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

I can tell you haw many cross members that I have done and pulled apart because I did not like them afterwards.

I found a good solution (for me only) to the cross member hitting the drive shaft scenario. Lower the engine. Get better (lower) center of gravity. I needed to move the engine back a few inches to achieve this it and had to redo the firewall. This gets me a better front to back weight ratio also. The only issue that I see is that the engine looks like a peanut in the engine compartment. Overall, a lot of work.

Yep and lowering the engine was not an option for me. I love the position of my engine. Not too high and not to low. Just right in my opinion.

Anyway I've been blocking the heck out of the cab. Its still not to my satisfaction but its getting there. Here is the firewall, its coming out pretty good but I want to block it a little more before paint. Its pretty straight but not where I want it.

hotrod1 · 10-01-2012, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yep and lowering the engine was not an option for me. I love the position of my engine. Not too high and not to low. Just right in my opinion.

Anyway I've been blocking the heck out of the cab. Its still not to my satisfaction but its getting there. Here is the firewall, its coming out pretty good but I want to block it a little more before paint. Its pretty straight but but not where I want it.

Yeah, lowering the engine is not for everyone. Makes it look so small in the compartment. Where did it go? Firewall looks great!

fabguy · 10-01-2012, 07:24 PM

Man that frame looks SWEEEET!!!

Great job as usual BAM!

**LEEVON** · 10-01-2012, 07:24 PM

Looking good, brake lines are clean. I think we're still pretty much tied, although if I was doing any substantial amount of body work you'd be pulling ahead

Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

Firewall looks great!

Thanks man its coming but I'm not quite satisfied yet. It coming though.

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Originally Posted by fabguy

Man that frame looks SWEEEET!!!

Great job as usual BAM!

Thanks man. Did you get my PM with the info I promised?

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Looking good, brake lines are clean. I think we're still pretty much tied, although if I was doing any substantial amount of body work you'd be pulling ahead

Thanks man. I'm a lot further along than it looks actually. All rust repair, mods, and mockup is done.

**oldman3** · 10-01-2012, 07:43 PM

Everything is coming along nicely, great job...Jim

fabguy · 10-01-2012, 07:47 PM

Yes sir I did, thank you very much.
I am going to order those soon also.
I have to lower my engine so it fits in the compartment

. it sits very high due to the C-10 front clip. Plus it should help with my steering linkage issue.

Rods57 · 10-01-2012, 08:35 PM

Looking good Bam, firewall is cool, the work now will pay off when you paint.

Kabwe · 10-01-2012, 08:38 PM

Once again thanks guys. Its nice to know there are guys out there that are as car crazy as I am. So thanks for letting me know I'm not alone.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fabguy

Yes sir I did, thank you very much.
I am going to order those soon also.
I have to lower my engine so it fits in the compartment

. it sits very high due to the C-10 front clip. Plus it should help with my steering linkage issue.

I'm glad you to the pm and about lowering that engine. Man we do what we got to do to make it work. Do you have any pics of that C-10 clip. I would like to see it.

fabguy · 10-01-2012, 09:50 PM

Here are a couple from my build thread. they are old though.

I need A arms from porterbuilt still!!

Here is a pic of the C-notch

10-01-2012, 03:27 PM	#1228
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Well, not really much to report other than I mocked up the hydroboost unit and plumbed the brake lines. The morning dew makes the painted frame a not look good in the pic. But the paint is smooth and nice. I used Kustom Shop's epoxy primer and satin black. It sprayed really nice. But the paint is smooth and nice. I used Kustom Shop's epoxy primer and satin black. It sprayed really nice. So for anyone looking for some Satin black and epoxy primer for their frame this may be the ticket. It really was not expensive and you will have enough left to do your suspension parts also. Last edited by Kabwe; 01-12-2013 at 11:18 PM.

10-01-2012, 03:48 PM	#1229
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build No proportioning valve, 4 wheel discs? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-01-2012, 04:04 PM	#1230
56ClassicTruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SW,WA Posts: 202	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Coming sling nicely .... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1996 Dodge 3500 4x4 1977 F250 Camper specal 4x4 1956 Chevy 3100 truck

10-01-2012, 05:34 PM	#1232
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looking good. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

10-01-2012, 06:09 PM	#1233
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looking good __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

10-01-2012, 06:14 PM	#1234
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build forgot about them, hunh?

10-01-2012, 06:23 PM	#1236
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build The proportioning valves (LOL). Just teasing you.

10-01-2012, 06:32 PM	#1238
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Just giving u a hard time because I can. I am sure that you have three or four of those things going.

10-01-2012, 07:24 PM	#1243
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Man that frame looks SWEEEET!!! Great job as usual BAM! __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

10-01-2012, 07:24 PM	#1244
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looking good, brake lines are clean. I think we're still pretty much tied, although if I was doing any substantial amount of body work you'd be pulling ahead __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-01-2012, 07:43 PM	#1246
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Everything is coming along nicely, great job...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

10-01-2012, 07:47 PM	#1247
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Yes sir I did, thank you very much. I am going to order those soon also. I have to lower my engine so it fits in the compartment . it sits very high due to the C-10 front clip. Plus it should help with my steering linkage issue. __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

10-01-2012, 08:35 PM	#1248
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Looking good Bam, firewall is cool, the work now will pay off when you paint. __________________ My 57 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471289

10-01-2012, 09:50 PM	#1250
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Here are a couple from my build thread. they are old though. I need A arms from porterbuilt still!! Here is a pic of the C-notch __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*



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