i know this is on a diffrent site but.. i just added some pictures to the progress on the 53. if you want to look don't tell anyone you clicked on this link. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=215079 page 3 has the latest info. GT
looks sweet, nice to see the same front suspension setup im using. Its a good thing i looked through all of the pics, i saw the suspension tacked on there and got scared. In later pics its welded up very nicely ________ LAMBORGHINI V10 SPECIFICATIONS
I see that you've earned your name. It's definately low. I really like the setup you put under neath it. I really enjoyed all the other pics to. Really looks like a cool shop.
thanks guys i can't wait to see the rear suspension installed it should be done this week or next. full bags 4 link and posi... the cab is basicly done. i have one more slight repair on the firewall theni was thinking of having the bottom rino lined any pro's and cons. GT
If you go with rhino-liner, one word. "PREP IT GOOD". Oops, that's 3 words. If you trap any moisture in between the rhino liner and the cab, you won't know it until the rust comes up through the floor board. Same goes with a rubberized undercoating or anything like that. Just my 3 cents.
Another HOT ROD Grr...teeth grinding ~ oh waitaminute ~ he saved this old thing from the crusher and has been driving it since higschool ? Wow I guess that's pretty neat after all You guys keep teaching me how little I know , thank you for that I like the...'38 (?) that's in the shop too . Obviously a lot of good planning and hard work is going into these rigs .
now now i've driven it with the stock engine (which i rebuilt myeslf in highschool) and tranny/rear end for 20 years. i think i deserve a little more power. besided i'm going to drive this to hollywood, CA. every day once it's done. so i got to keep up with the beemers. you can't give em the lane or they will make another call on there surgicily emplanted cell phone. as far as the rino goes, the cab has been sand blasted and ech primed. there is no watter trapped anyware. but thanks of the advice.. i did the last rust hole last night. since we are doing taxes today i want to wait a week to see if we have any money left, before i spend some more..
i just updated the thread lots of new pictures here is page #3 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=215079&page=3
looking good there mylow. I'm very impressed with your patch jobs that you have done. That body line around the corner glass. That one looked very tricky, but came out very well. Keep us updated.
ya it suprized me as well i'm not use to doing good work on sheetmetal, since my job is computer graphics. thanks GT
say guys just started the mock up phase and i have some questions can you look at the site, and give me some advise... page 4 thanks greg http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=2183510#post2183510
I also want disc's and air bags all the way around... thanks for the pic's, to actually see the process at work really helps. My plans are to also put disc brakes both up front and back. The air bags are also on my list. Where did you go for both? lazy
i'm not sure the frounts are diffrent than the back. the rear are heights 4 link with bags. i had 2 difrent companys order parts and instal. so it's hard to say where their from. since i'm not a great welder i didn't want to weld in the suspension... as far as disk breaks go dont forget to factor the rotor in to your caculations on rear width. we based the rear dimensions on the drums. and thats why there to close to the bed... GT
update heres some picts of the mock up. i'm just about done i need to test fit the right inner fender then i should be able to blow it apart for paint. if you want to see more detail on the stearing problems i had look at the build page http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?p=2270639 GT
i got to be honest i don't know... i like the flat black look mind you it would be a very dark gun metal grey. but the wife wants it shiny.... what do you think?
I like it shiney. I like the flat colors too on other vehicles but these AD's need to shine in my opinion. I'm doing a high gloss black with a bright red interior. See my engine posted in the other post and that is the color my interior will be. But that's just my opinion.
how bad? i have a 50 model gmc 100. how bad was that front suspension to add to your truck? what about your steering?
i realized my limitations early in the build and had a professional welder install the frount end. i'm sure i could do it if i had to but i want to live... as far as everything else i've done my self except for the paint. the steering was a hassel to say the least i should have gone with some sanderson headers for clearance. instead i went with a set of dougs hugger headers. they really don't fit the truck i will probably throw them away and buy the right headders. with dougs i had to angel the steering colom out of the way to clear the headders.
