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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
After a 4 day weekend i finished my frame. Finally I’m making some progress, it only needs to be blasted and paint. I’m going to paint it a dark gray with a grass clear. The frame it a lot more rigid. You can hear the different in the sound it make when you drop it on the ground! I boxed it in the front and rear where the chassis curves. Moved the front and rear shock mounts, added a plate in the rear to mount the compressor. I also filled 40 years of holes... fun, fun. I hope i never see a hole again!!
How do you guy like my chassis moving tool?
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Looking good! Looks VERY solid!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Frame looks good to me. And I like the dolly
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
I work at Linear Controls. Our office is right next to the Fed Ex building on Commission Blvd., right off of Southpark. When I get in from offshore, I'll PM you and see if we can meet up.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Sounds Good. I work for schlumberger D&M and our office is off hwy 89 by ambassador caffery, about 3 miles from you.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Wish I could meet up with local members... :-( Nice one guys....
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Not too many C10 lovers in South Africa? Well if you end up in south Louisiana stop by and we will eat some gumbo!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
haha thanks DND, there are quite a few Chev lovers in SA but either far apart or not very networked if you know what I mean......I will def let you know if I am down that side of the world...
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Guys check out my new hydroboost unit. It comes with the threaded shaft and part to couple it to the brake pedal. The unit also came with the mounting plate that bolts straight to the fire wall. I got it for $320 shipped to my house. I found it on Ebay the guys name was Elliott. He was a great person to work with and by far the fastest person to respond I have ever worked with.
I dropped the frame and other parts at the blaster Friday. It should be done in 2 weeks. It seems like a long time but the price was unbeatable. Not working on the truck this weekend was great. I got a lot done in the yard, washed cars and rested. WOW this is what all the guys do when they are not racing the clock on a project! Later
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Oh man! Glad you are still at it, making great progress! Thanks for the shout out...I ont know how I missed it. This is awesome work...looking forward to you getting it back together
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
I just realized you have the same 383 Stroker engine I want to put in my stepper.
Would the TH400 hold up, or do I need a different trans too? Posted via Mobile Device
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The 383 is a fun motor, lots of low end power. A TH400 should hold up fine. Funny you asked about the tranny. I droped of my 4l80e at the shop for a rebuild and the shop owner talked me out of using it. He wanted me to run a TH400 or a 700r4. I want a lock-up so i can drive the truck on trips, So he is going to build me a bad ass 700r4. Later Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Thanks so much! That's exactly what I want....in case I decide to drive long distances, or just want to cruise
What rear gears are you running? Posi? Posted via Mobile Device
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Im running a 3.73 with a limited slip unit. With the 700R4 tranny at 65mph my RPMs there around 2500.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
I picked up my frame friday from the blasters. I brought it straight to the paint booth and set it up for painting. This morning I starting painting. The color is a dark silver. Tomorrow I will get some pictures of it out the booth and post.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
frame came out awesome !!!!!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Thanks Raull. I can not wait to see it in the sun. I was going to body work it so it would be slick but... I Love your carmaro! That is going to be my next project. Did you finish our lift?
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Looks great
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
thanks , camaro its for sale buy mine and save the headaches , lol . i most likely finish the lift tomorrow ,
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HAHA... The thought has cross my mind evey time I see it on ebay.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
very nice! I love this part of the build
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
Yes, it fills like you are finally getting something done. Im hoping to have a rolling chassis in 2 weeks.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
I got to sneak into the garage today for a couple hours and started assembling the front end. Where can I find some dust covers for the upper and lower ball joints? I stopped be AutoZone and they do not carry them.
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side
I found those boots at napa.
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