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Texas Big Wig
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"One really slow build" thread
His guys,
This is my 67 LWB, that I am currently trying to get on the road (soon to be a daily work-horse) I am on the tail end of installing a freshly rebuilt 350 & a good used 400 trans So far the only customization is we have extensively modded a 84 Chevy tilt column to fit The future holds air-ride suspension & a whole lot a other stuff I haven't thought of yet Today I started to install a 98 Chevy rear bench seat (came out of my dads 98 4 door), so I thought I'd share pics (it's so nice having a seat that flips forward) One thing I don't like about it is that it's too tall IMO, but the stock one was about the same (some day I'll chop the mounts down) The front holes lined up really close (just had to pry a little to get one of the bolts in), now I need to drill new rear holes & weld a nut to a big washer or piece of metal then weld that to the bottom of my cab that way it's like factory ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:26 PM. |
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Texas Big Wig
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Today I also started building a new cross-member for the trans, so it won't be such a butt to run my exhaust
I built this one in hopes that I would have enough clearance, but may have to build one out of tubing so that I can bend it to have even more clearance I used a piece of C-channel I had laying around & a little angle, all thats left is to drill holes & paint it ![]() ![]() Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:27 PM. |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
the seat fits nice, and that cm will deffenitly be strong..haha
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
looks good. This seat are great for these trucks. Really slow build sounds like my truck project too. Nice work on that cross member!
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Texas Big Wig
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Yeah, I might could get some stuff done if I would just clean the shop
![]() I'll prolly clean it a little today It's a 35 X 60 and you couldn't even walk in it the other day till I cleaned it up some ![]() Has anybody ran the Cherry Bomb Extreme mufflers ???????? |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
I also changed out my steering-wheel yesterday, just gotta get the horn working
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
That '98 seat is about as good as it gets for those trucks - very comfortable and look nice, but a little hard to find.
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Texas Big Wig
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Lucky for me, my dad does construction and removed his rear seat so he could haul more tools
I was gonna put it in my 54 ford, but that project is on long term hold ![]() It was really nasty from sitting outside in the 54, so it took awhile to clean Here's my buddy Scott, we did our own "Simple Green" commercial ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It's Clean !!! ![]() We had already cleaned the back before I thought to get pics ![]() ![]() Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:29 PM. |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
I see the seat but where are the pics of the Truck???
PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS Then again maybe I don't know how to get the Truck pics off the puter? ![]()
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Texas Big Wig
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
So Sorry !!!!!!!!!!!!!
The funny thing is, that for all the pics I have I only one pic of the whole truck ![]() ![]() ![]() I'll try to get some more pics soon ![]() Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:31 PM. |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
The bombs should sound good behind that 350... I have a 350 with full length headers that bolt right onto dual glasspacks and chrome turndown tips. They're deffinitly loud! I think I'm gonna get some pipes bent to exit in front of the rear wheels...
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Got some more done today
Got the upper rad hose on (still working on the lower) And started on my electric fans There will be two (and this one is just mocked up) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I forgot to measure, but do you think my fans are: too close, not close enough, or just fine ? |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
yeah you did. It's called surveying and planning! lol. Nice!
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
I didn't have much time at the shop today, but I'm almost ready to put in my X-member I built
I got the old one pulled out & the holes drilled in my new one, now I need to test fit it and drill the holes in the frame then paint it and put it in for good I didn't have time to get pics, but should tomorrow Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:33 PM. |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Well here is an update
![]() I didn't get out to the shop till late (again), but I did get some stuff done ![]() I wanted to convert my truck to cable throttle instead of the old linkage stuff At first I was just gonna buy one of Jegs throttle plate thingys (till I found out that they're $80 bucks ![]() ![]() I took a sheet of steel sheet that I had lay'n around & took the throttle mount thingy from a 73 parts truck that has a BOP engine in it Anywho you get the picture, So now I have to figure out how to convert it to swing-pedal ![]() I have to get a new trans mount, then I can finish my custom X-member ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:35 PM. |
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Texas Big Wig
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I didn't get to bolt it down because I need to trim one of the edges a little ![]() Next project is to install the rear bumper, but first I have to relocate the big A gas tank ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Last edited by Spray-Bomb; 04-17-2007 at 11:40 PM. |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Nice job on the throttle cable bracket. I have a extra new return spring to replace that old rusty one I see on that beautiful looking motor, I would be more than happy to let you have and I'll even pay for the shipping. On a more serious note, your project is looking good and will be waiting to see the finished version. Keep on Truckin
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Texas Big Wig
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Well I didn't do anything today... again
![]() But my buddy Scott was over & was dig'n through my glove-box (for no apparent reason ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I guess I did do something after all, I talked myself out of buying a 98 DDD (Dodge Diesel Dually) ![]() ![]() |
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Re: "One really slow build" thread
Sweet!
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