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67chevemall · 08-14-2009, 10:11 AM

Man that turned out sweet! Love the smooth steps toooo....

**SOON2BLAZE** · 08-14-2009, 10:53 AM

look'in tight!

1LoC10 · 08-18-2009, 10:09 AM

coming along great

XXL · 08-18-2009, 04:06 PM

Here's an audio clip of the exhaust at idle. System is modified Clifford headers with 2.25" outlets that converge into a Y-pipe that's 2.5" on the outlet side, then back to a Flow 40 series, and then out to the tip. Truck does not sound like a 6-banger.

http://www.myattitudesucks.com/truck/images/exhaust.wav

**SOON2BLAZE** · 08-18-2009, 05:12 PM

Your right, does not sound like a 6-banger.

lofly'a · 08-18-2009, 05:33 PM

post another audio clip and rev it a little please, there ain't no way thats a 6........is it?

XXL · 08-22-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lofly'a

post another audio clip and rev it a little please, there ain't no way thats a 6........is it?

It sounds more 6-like when you get on it (it feels like a 6 going over the hill into San Mateo every day

). The recording above was on my Treo, and when I try to do record any throttle blips, the extra sound pressure overruns the craptastic microphone... so... no other audio at this point.

XXL · 09-12-2009, 11:45 PM

Here's a quick pshop of the mod that I think will solve most of the back end's visual problem. Can ye spot the change?

texanidiot25 · 09-13-2009, 12:20 AM

You parked a red HHR behind it?

XXL · 09-13-2009, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by texanidiot25

You parked a red HHR behind it?

Well... technically, yes.

XXL · 09-13-2009, 12:32 AM

Wow, that's pretty subtle even side by side. In the second pic, I've done a pie cut of the rearmost part of the fender and pulled it down. I think this will further reduce the "full diaper" look that the back end of the truck has been struggling with.

Frizzle Fry · 09-13-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Wow, that's pretty subtle even side by side. In the second pic, I've done a pie cut of the rearmost part of the fender and pulled it down. I think this will further reduce the "full diaper" look that the back end of the truck has been struggling with.

Another great idea XXL!!!

Looks much better

XXL · 09-14-2009, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texanidiot25

and also leaned the back of the fenders forward some. Gives them a much nicer shape that works more with the shapely nature of the '67.

It's not something that quite fits my eye, but thanks for the work.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wideopenracing15

I must be blind i still cant see any changes except texans last pic.

See green pie that was added in attached pic.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Another great idea XXL!!!

Looks much better

Yeah, well... the pshopping is easy. Implementing is another story

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jamis · 09-14-2009, 06:05 PM

That whole project is plain bad ass. You really went the extra mile

texanidiot25 · 09-13-2009, 12:37 AM

Subtle, but I like it.

Have you thought about getting the front of the fender flare to 'lean back' more so to speak, so it's not so upright on the leading edge. Suppose you could pie cut the front side.

texanidiot25 · 09-13-2009, 12:48 AM

Something like this:

edit:

More screwing around. Shortened the fenders lengthwise (whole photo actually cuz I suck at this), and then did your pie cut idea a bit more, and also leaned the back of the fenders forward some. Gives them a much nicer shape that works more with the shapely nature of the '67.

Now, whether or not any of this is feasible, I don't know. But, it sure is purty

original:

Wideopenracing15 · 09-13-2009, 02:13 PM

I must be blind i still cant see any changes except texans last pic.

Wideopenracing15 · 09-14-2009, 08:34 PM

Ohhh thanks for pointing it out

I like it.

jd4300fel · 09-15-2009, 03:22 PM

what would i look like if you leaned the rear part of the fender forward to match the angle of the front fenders, and kept the
extra length at the bottom

XXL · 09-15-2009, 03:49 PM

The only part I've ever considered leaning forward was the "tailgate" area, but actually, I think it needs some 3-dimensionality more than it needs angle.

Frizzle Fry · 09-15-2009, 09:36 PM

You know I did something similar with my 61. Same end result, but the 55-66 fenders hang much lower in the rear so I removed material from the rear to create the same kick-up. You will need to get some lower rear patch panels for the arch area (or cut up spare fenders).

XXL · 09-15-2009, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

You know I did something similar with my 61. Same end result, but the 55-66 fenders hang much lower in the rear so I removed material from the rear to create the same kick-up. You will need to get some lower rear patch panels for the arch area (or cut up spare fenders).

I steal my ideas from the best!

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XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... Wow, that's pretty subtle even side by side. In the second pic, I've done a pie cut of the rearmost part of the fender and pulled it down. I think this will further reduce the "full diaper" look that the back end of the truck has been struggling with. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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09-13-2009, 12:37 AM	#15
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... Subtle, but I like it. Have you thought about getting the front of the fender flare to 'lean back' more so to speak, so it's not so upright on the leading edge. Suppose you could pie cut the front side.

09-13-2009, 12:48 AM	#16
texanidiot25 Eat My Rust Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cypress, Texas Posts: 3,362	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... Something like this: edit: More screwing around. Shortened the fenders lengthwise (whole photo actually cuz I suck at this), and then did your pie cut idea a bit more, and also leaned the back of the fenders forward some. Gives them a much nicer shape that works more with the shapely nature of the '67. Now, whether or not any of this is feasible, I don't know. But, it sure is purty original: Last edited by texanidiot25; 09-13-2009 at 02:07 AM.

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09-14-2009, 08:34 PM	#18
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09-15-2009, 03:49 PM	#20
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... The only part I've ever considered leaning forward was the "tailgate" area, but actually, I think it needs some 3-dimensionality more than it needs angle. __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

09-15-2009, 09:36 PM	#21
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Idea on cleaning up the back end... You know I did something similar with my 61. Same end result, but the 55-66 fenders hang much lower in the rear so I removed material from the rear to create the same kick-up. You will need to get some lower rear patch panels for the arch area (or cut up spare fenders).

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