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Project Happy 40th Birthday
A while back, my dad and I realised the 40th birthday of our truck was approaching at about the same pace our restoration was starting to come together. We set out to mark the 40th Birthday with an unveiling that would make for a very good birthday present.
Well, we almost made it!! Today, the to do list is very short, and should be completed within a month. The problem is that life throws many curveballs, and you just hope that all the batters on the team can hit them. Unfortunately, that didn't happen...but I am very happy with where we sit today. So I decided that today I would unveil what we have as it sits right now. Enjoy!! Last edited by nandress; 01-02-2007 at 12:15 AM. |
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Wow! Nice truck. Is that a GMPP Ramjet under the hood? Have it running yet? Was it easy to install?
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Yes, RamJet 350...2000 model! Not running yet, but it would have been yesterday if the latest curveball hadn't been pitched!! Not hard to install so far...just like any other small block. It's pretty tough to get back to the distributor area with all the sheet metal on, but if you are flexible!!
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Join Date: Jul 2005
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
That is a beautiful truck! Love the color choice. Interior, bed, engine, very nice! Congradulations, and happy birthday!
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
ohhhhh!!! check out that booster/MC setup!!
and the interior is nice. is that a Genie shifter? why is the underside of the hood white? is that paint or some form of insulation? where did you put the window switches? Last edited by 68C15; 12-07-2006 at 07:21 AM. |
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Well that is one beautiful truck, nice attention to detail. Nice to see a father son project as well.
Couple questions? Did you use AN fittings on your heater core to intake manifold? If so, which ones? I wanted to put my fill tube in the wood bed also, but thought it would be hard to reach with the tailgate down, any thoughts? Once again I just want to compliment you on a job well done, can't wait to see pics. in the light of day!! J.
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
really nice truck..wish my dad had of been into working on cars..but i know how to build a house,,and that will pay for the truck i got.
it looks great...nice bed..
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Lots of nice touches on the truck. Very nice!
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
That is incredible!! Very nice truck, I really like the color
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Beautiful truck indeed. What seat belts are you using?
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
nice, Nice, NICE!
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Juicy truck. Congratulations on sticking with it. I hope you and your will drive and enjoy her when completed. I am assuming you are young and as you age you will always cherish and remember the time you and your Dad spent together doing the build. To me that time is priceless.
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
You know you'll get a lot of questions. Very nice truck. What brand and type of headers are you using? I assume you have the knock sensor in it's original position. First pair of headers I trial fitted hit the control arm, second set interfered with the knock sensor/connector.
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
I don't care if she's 40, I'd still hit it
![]() Great job man, they don't get much nicer looking than that!
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
VERY nice. Man I need to paint my truck!!!!
That is exactly how I want my bed to look. Great work. B-dub |
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Very nice project, looks like the hard work has paid off!
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Dang that is one sweet looking truck you and your dad should be proud!
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
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2) It's a spray on sound deadening material. Is all over inside the cab (can't see it now with the carpet) on the underside of the cab, and underside of all four wheel wells. It was my dad and the painter's doing...I don't know enough about it to provide any useful info. It is a PPG product though. 3) You'll find out at a later date! I have something planned that will probably warrant a separate post. |
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
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2) I don't think it's too bad. Will have to wait for the tailgate to pass judgement!! The filler is about 12 inches from the end of the bed, so I don't think it will be much of a problem. With a truck like this, you just have to be more diligent and careful! ![]() 3) Me neither. I actually have a brilliant idea for THE COOLEST PHOTOSHOOT EVAR, but since our truck wasn't able to roll out today, I doubt I'll be able to pull it off. But when it is rolling and complete, I will do a full artsy-fartsy spread! |
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Wow, that is a damn nice truck. I would love to see some more pics.
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
They are the aircraft style retractables from Brothers. The buckles actually look a lot like stock. Considered sending the originals out to be resto'd, but didn't really want to have that argument over price!! Thought for a while about 3 points, but I think the hot rodder aftermarkets look like garbage.
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
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Re: Project Happy 40th Birthday
Thanks everyone for the kind words. I wish it was more better, but for our first project, I think it came out pretty well.
Anyway, thanks for being generous enough to celebrate her 40th Birthday with us today!!!!!!!!! ![]() |
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