Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by jchav62

Looks good Greg!! I bet she feels good out in that 100 + degree LV sunshine... Stance is perfect...

Thanks Joe! Yeah, it's too damn hot now to get much done. Last week I busted ass and it was like 95 degrees, cloudy and humid. Today was brutal- 108 and dry wind. I just walked around in a circle for a while sweating and then took my passenger side door of and stripped it. It was the last piece with paint on it. I took the passenger fender off and now I'm going to probably take the front end, bed and cab back off to paint the frame. I guess she's going to be back in pieces for a while. Hopefully I'll have the frame painted and the whole truck in primer before fall. I want to drive the damn thing! I'll start posting updates now that there's some progress going on.

[protrash64]

Nice look, man....... It looks really tough....what size rubber did you cram on there?

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by protrash64

Nice look, man....... It looks really tough....what size rubber did you cram on there?

Thanks PT. The rims are 17x8 in front and 17x9 in back. The rubber is 235 55 17 up front and 255 60 17 in back. The tire size gives it just the right amount of rake to make it look mean.. and I like it.

[shrunken66stroker]

Here's a couple more angles.

[Strodder]

Again, truck looks awesome.
Your house looks familiar, Do you live near Jones and Smoke Ranch?

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Again, truck looks awesome.
Your house looks familiar, Do you live near Jones and Smoke Ranch?

That's my garage behind the house. You wouldn't have seen this building but it's the typical style of house around here. I bought this house from a guy that restored Shelby GT350s and Boss Mustangs. The workshop in the back yard is a 4 car garage and is outfitted with shelves, work bench, vice, cabinets and a compressor that's piped in with multiple outlets. It was pretty much the clincher when my wife and I looked at the house. I don't think we were even finished unpacking before I started tearing my truck down. If I didn't have to work I would probably be back there all day every day.

[Strodder]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

If I didn't have to work I would probably be back there all day every day.

That's cool you found that house. I still have to work, but it's in my back yard. I'm lucky I can do that.

[61TWUK]

Dude thats an awesome garage... and your truck is nice too.... haha

[Frizzle Fry]

Looks f'n awesome Love the wheels/tires and the long rear arches!

[jchav62]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

That's my garage behind the house. You wouldn't have seen this building but it's the typical style of house around here. I bought this house from a guy that restored Shelby GT350s and Boss Mustangs. The workshop in the back yard is a 4 car garage and is outfitted with shelves, work bench, vice, cabinets and a compressor that's piped in with multiple outlets. It was pretty much the clincher when my wife and I looked at the house. I don't think we were even finished unpacking before I started tearing my truck down. If I didn't have to work I would probably be back there all day every day.

Very lucky!! A four car garage set up for wrenching! Sounds like heaven to me...

[Frizzle Fry]

Has anyone asked you for the wheel specs? Type/Size/BS/etc? Didn't see it in your thread. What center caps do you have in mind?

[shrunken66stroker]

Thanks guys. You know where to find me on the weekends. I forgot to mention there's a fridge and a swamp cooler in there too.

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Has anyone asked you for the wheel specs? Type/Size/BS/etc? Didn't see it in your thread. What center caps do you have in mind?

They're Cragar 397's 17x8 in the front with a 4.5" backspace. The 17x9 in the back with a 5.5" backspace. They fit perfectly. I used the old adage of measure twice and order rims once. I'm putting off ordering center caps for a while. I don't need shiny new caps when my truck is sitting in the garage. I'm just happy it's rolling again. I rolled it out a took a few more pics today before tearing off the passenger door and the entire front end.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Thanks PT. The rims are 17x8 in front and 17x9 in back. The rubber is 235 55 17 up front and 255 60 17 in back. The tire size gives it just the right amount of rake to make it look mean.. and I like it.

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Looks f'n awesome Love the wheels/tires and the long rear arches!

Are the arches longer because it was originally a long bed? I didn't realize there was a difference.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Are the arches longer because it was originally a long bed? I didn't realize there was a difference.

Yep. About 3" I think. Makes yours even more unique than an "ordinary" SWB. I'm doing the same with my 64.

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

Yep. About 3" I think. Makes yours even more unique than an "ordinary" SWB. I'm doing the same with my 64.

You've got quite a few project Frizzle. Where does the truck fall into the work schedule?

[Frizzle Fry]

I work a compressed week with 4x12 one week and 3x12 the next

I have my kids, GF, and a 1948 built house that demand most of my free time. Fortunately, I just finished my degree so I should have some extra shop time now

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

I work a compressed week with 4x12 one week and 3x12 the next

I have my kids, GF, and a 1948 built house that demand most of my free time. Fortunately, I just finished my degree so I should have some extra shop time now

I lived in one of those houses not far from you a few years ago. I lived in Portland for 3 years on the SE side and Eugene for 4 years before moving back home to Vegas. I know what you mean about the house demanding your time. And yard and wife and kids and...... I've gotten to the point now where the only time I can work on my truck is when I wake up at 5am and head out before anyone is awake.

[Frizzle Fry]

5am; when you are more than a 1/4 mile from the sun...

You are making steady progress and that's all that matters. That, and enjoying it for what it is; a hobby. Hobbies shouldn't have deadlines. That's why none of mine are done

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by Frizzle Fry

5am; when you are more than a 1/4 mile from the sun...

You are making steady progress and that's all that matters. That, and enjoying it for what it is; a hobby. Hobbies shouldn't have deadlines. That's why none of mine are done

Exactly. I lost 6lbs today while I was out working in the garage. It was only about 111.

[joe231]

very nice look!!

[BTCHN 1963]

Shrunken66stroker,
I really like how you shortened your bed. I also shortened mine but I did it in the middle of the pannel and had a fare amount of warpage along the weld. How wide of a strip did you leave along the edge on the outside? On the insides of your bed how wide of a strip did you leave? What size wire are you using on your welder? Great work!
Rob

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by BTCHN 1963

Shrunken66stroker,
I really like how you shortened your bed. I also shortened mine but I did it in the middle of the pannel and had a fare amount of warpage along the weld. How wide of a strip did you leave along the edge on the outside? On the insides of your bed how wide of a strip did you leave? What size wire are you using on your welder? Great work!
Rob

I cut about a quarter inch in from the edge in front and back and then staggered the cut around the stake pocket on the bed rail. On the inside panel I cut about an inch away from the edge to give myself room to weld it up and grind it flat. The wire was .025 with a bottle of mild steel mix- 75/25

[BTCHN 1963]

Are you going to remove your middle stake pockets? I took mine off so no one could tell it was originally a long bed. I found only 4 spot welds on each one. I took an air chisel with a sharp edge and popped them off after I drilled them most of the way through. I then used a piece of top rail to make the filler piece. I believe you can buy the fillers pieces on eBay.
Rob