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thirdstreettito · 11-07-2010, 02:06 PM

Well, since this is a 4x4 I'll post it here. I am/will be going to school for welding, heavy equip and transport/agricultural equip. And probably some more like, thermal dynamics, physics, business, and structural engineering. My dad wants me to build him a truck, his dream truck, with my ideas. So here is what I have planned out so far.

1964-66 Crewcab longbed
.2" wall 5"x2.5" square frame with gooseneck/5th wheel and rear hitch
.125 wall 2" DOM roll cage(hidden)
Rickson Steel 19.5x7.5 wheels with Michelin XDE2+ 285/70R19.5 tires
Dana 80 Front axle by Custom Differentials with chromoly shafts and 3.42 limited slip (Mag-Hytech cover)
Sterling 10.5 Rear axle by Custom Differentials with chromoly shafts and 3.42 posi-traction (Mag-Hytech cover)
Atlas 4-speed 5.4:1 Aluminum transfer case built to handle the power
6-speed Allison 1000 tranmission built for 1000+hp and 2500+tq
12 or 24 valve Cummins with P7100 pump and custom twin turbo kit(details not disclosed)
4-link(or 6-link) front and rear for full air suspension(bags etc undecided)
Wide high back bucket seats on swivel frames(4)
Custom built floor for more room and usability
2-piece Chromoly driveshafts (u-joints undecided)
Electric trailer brake box
Stainless steel brake/fuel lines
Large Ron Davis aluminum radiator with oil/tranny cooler built in
Air to air intercooler
Tellico full hydraulic steering
All lights LED converted and extra lights, also LED
Schaeffer Fluids in everything
100 gallon aluminum fuel tank(s)
FASS or Airdog fuel filter/pump system
Custom fiberglass panels for weight saving
Brake disc size undecided(will be vented)
2+ piston calipers(4-wheel)

Thats pretty much the start of it. As time goes on things will change. And other things will be decided, like paint, upholstery etc.

Please no negative comments.

vk_chevy · 11-08-2010, 03:32 AM

that is a very impressive list of parts
given the specs for the trans, I can only imagine what's in the plans for the oil burner
any timelines for this project or is this still at planning stages?

thirdstreettito · 11-08-2010, 08:08 AM

It's at planning still, I will start collecting parts as soon as possible. Basically it will be able to hold a Peterbilt on the back of it while crawling a hill face. haha

**special-K** · 11-08-2010, 08:41 AM

Sounds like a dream.

duallyjams · 11-08-2010, 09:08 AM

Sounds like a truck for sema 2011.

OldCreek · 11-08-2010, 12:30 PM

Sounds awesome.
Sounds expensive.
Sounds like it will take a long time.

Sounds like you should do it!

thirdstreettito · 11-08-2010, 08:08 PM

Thanks those of you who think it isnt just a dream! I'd love to go to SEMA with it, but I dont care, I just like doing it.

Sillyoldman · 11-08-2010, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

Thanks those of you who think it isnt just a dream! I'd love to go to SEMA with it, but I dont care, I just like doing it.

I think what Tim Meant was that it sounds like a dream truck to him. Just sounds like he agrees with you.

**special-K** · 11-09-2010, 07:41 AM

Sillyoldman is right,I meant no harm.Let me clarify.It is a dream right now.One that you (and me) would like to see come true.A truck like that is a dream for me and a dream for many off us.I've dreamed up many a truck.Some I've built,some I still hope to,two I am building now.Building a SEMA truck is a dream for many of us.I didn't say "just" a dream,you did.Maybe you shouldn't ask,"what do you think",if you only want to hear "your" answer.Would you have rather I said,"Sounds like a plan"?We all post what we want to do and until we do it,it "is" a dream.Only time will tell.If you really want to do it,you'll do it.And,I'll be there with my congratulations,as I have for so many others.

11-07-2010, 02:06 PM	#1
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	What do you think? Well, since this is a 4x4 I'll post it here. I am/will be going to school for welding, heavy equip and transport/agricultural equip. And probably some more like, thermal dynamics, physics, business, and structural engineering. My dad wants me to build him a truck, his dream truck, with my ideas. So here is what I have planned out so far. 1964-66 Crewcab longbed .2" wall 5"x2.5" square frame with gooseneck/5th wheel and rear hitch .125 wall 2" DOM roll cage(hidden) Rickson Steel 19.5x7.5 wheels with Michelin XDE2+ 285/70R19.5 tires Dana 80 Front axle by Custom Differentials with chromoly shafts and 3.42 limited slip (Mag-Hytech cover) Sterling 10.5 Rear axle by Custom Differentials with chromoly shafts and 3.42 posi-traction (Mag-Hytech cover) Atlas 4-speed 5.4:1 Aluminum transfer case built to handle the power 6-speed Allison 1000 tranmission built for 1000+hp and 2500+tq 12 or 24 valve Cummins with P7100 pump and custom twin turbo kit(details not disclosed) 4-link(or 6-link) front and rear for full air suspension(bags etc undecided) Wide high back bucket seats on swivel frames(4) Custom built floor for more room and usability 2-piece Chromoly driveshafts (u-joints undecided) Electric trailer brake box Stainless steel brake/fuel lines Large Ron Davis aluminum radiator with oil/tranny cooler built in Air to air intercooler Tellico full hydraulic steering All lights LED converted and extra lights, also LED Schaeffer Fluids in everything 100 gallon aluminum fuel tank(s) FASS or Airdog fuel filter/pump system Custom fiberglass panels for weight saving Brake disc size undecided(will be vented) 2+ piston calipers(4-wheel) Thats pretty much the start of it. As time goes on things will change. And other things will be decided, like paint, upholstery etc. Please no negative comments. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-08-2010, 03:32 AM	#2
vk_chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 231	Re: What do you think? that is a very impressive list of parts given the specs for the trans, I can only imagine what's in the plans for the oil burner any timelines for this project or is this still at planning stages? __________________ 72 Chevy C20 Longhorn 72 Chevy, K20 Custom Camper 67 Chevy, LWB, C20, 350/350, PS, PB, 65 Jag MKII

11-08-2010, 08:08 AM	#3
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What do you think? It's at planning still, I will start collecting parts as soon as possible. Basically it will be able to hold a Peterbilt on the back of it while crawling a hill face. haha __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-08-2010, 08:41 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What do you think? Sounds like a dream. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-08-2010, 09:08 AM	#5
duallyjams Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Deale Md Posts: 4,663	Re: What do you think? Sounds like a truck for sema 2011. __________________ James 63 GMC V6 4speed carryall 65 chevy swb bbw V8 auto 68 K20 327/4 speed, buddy buckets 2002 GMC CC Dually Duramax 64 GMC lwb 3/4 V6 4speed SOLD 66 GMC swb bbw buddy buckets SOLD IG duallyjams The only thing that stays the same is constant change!

11-08-2010, 12:30 PM	#6
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: What do you think? Sounds awesome. Sounds expensive. Sounds like it will take a long time. Sounds like you should do it! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

11-08-2010, 08:08 PM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: What do you think? Thanks those of you who think it isnt just a dream! I'd love to go to SEMA with it, but I dont care, I just like doing it. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

11-09-2010, 07:41 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: What do you think? Sillyoldman is right,I meant no harm.Let me clarify.It is a dream right now.One that you (and me) would like to see come true.A truck like that is a dream for me and a dream for many off us.I've dreamed up many a truck.Some I've built,some I still hope to,two I am building now.Building a SEMA truck is a dream for many of us.I didn't say "just" a dream,you did.Maybe you shouldn't ask,"what do you think",if you only want to hear "your" answer.Would you have rather I said,"Sounds like a plan"?We all post what we want to do and until we do it,it "is" a dream.Only time will tell.If you really want to do it,you'll do it.And,I'll be there with my congratulations,as I have for so many others. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-09-2010 at 09:57 AM.



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