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RustyParts · 04-29-2007, 08:52 AM

Finally got enough done to make it move under it's own power so I awarded her with a bath. Got all the filler, primer, and sweat washed off her so we can start again. Won't be long now, maybe one more year.

krue · 04-29-2007, 08:55 AM

Sweet!

Bishops Trucks · 04-29-2007, 08:55 AM

Looking good. I like the '40 Chevy coupe in the background also.

RustyParts · 04-29-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks

Looking good. I like the '40 Chevy coupe in the background also.

Yep, it's waiting for a grille, a deer ran out in front of us on the way to a cruise in and smashed the left fender and eliminated the grille. Oh by the way it's a 40 Oldsmobile if you run across a grille somewhere.

Here's what it used to look like.

Thanks for the comments.

Bishops Trucks · 04-29-2007, 09:23 AM

She is pretty. I will keep my eyes open for you.

Jtrux · 04-29-2007, 09:26 AM

What are the specs on the motor?

RustyParts · 04-29-2007, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jtrux

What are the specs on the motor?

Both vehicles have BBC 454's. The truck is a 454 bored .040, Lunati Voodoo cam and kit, Stealth intake, Edelbrock 750, 2500 stall and Hedman headers.

msgross · 04-29-2007, 09:44 AM

1 more year? That thing needs a lawnchair and a cargo strap for a seatbelt and you're ready to go! THose tirese look like mean enough to chew you up and spit you out... Nice lookin rig so far...

Chevyman63 · 04-29-2007, 09:50 AM

That thing looks awesome! Nice work.

I wish mine was close to that stage.

RustyParts · 04-29-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

That thing looks awesome! Nice work.

I wish mine was close to that stage.

You'll get there, I got two years tied up in this one.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-29-2007, 10:51 AM

Congrats on it moving again!!!

1969k10stepside · 04-29-2007, 10:59 AM

Now just get back to working and finish it.Do I spy a half cab in the back?

RustyParts · 04-29-2007, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1969k10stepside

Now just get back to working and finish it.Do I spy a half cab in the back?

You sure do.

**jaros44sr** · 04-29-2007, 11:52 AM

Awesome work, you beat me at the battle, but the war is far from over.....

Strait pipes? or did you finish the exhaust...4 headlites are better than 2

How about some closeups of the engine, while your not doing nuttin'...

Lucky Dog!!!!

LUV2XCLR8 · 04-29-2007, 03:37 PM

Dig the shoes

RustyParts · 04-29-2007, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Awesome work, you beat me at the battle, but the war is far from over.....

Strait pipes? or did you finish the exhaust...4 headlites are better than 2

How about some closeups of the engine, while your not doing nuttin'...

Lucky Dog!!!!

Still running out of the headers(good thing I live in the country) looks like it might take some special bent piping so I'll leave that up to the exhaust man.

The engine and compartment is still undergoing some cosmetic changes so pay no mind to the unpainted pieces.

Good luck my friend.

vtblazer · 04-30-2007, 07:45 AM

Thanks for the update, luv to see em coming together.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-30-2007, 10:19 AM

It sure has come along way, I'm looking forward to more progress pics!

Remind me, what color is it going to end up?

NTR72GMC · 04-30-2007, 11:15 AM

That Thing Is Sweeeeeeeeeeet !!!!!!!!!

RustyParts · 04-30-2007, 10:31 PM

I'm Humbled. Thank You.

**jaros44sr** · 05-01-2007, 06:25 AM

What is your plans for this week, must be nice to work on it all day long!!! I keep going back to your pics. and DREAM.

Nice work and have fun, some of us have to go to work today.....

RustyParts · 05-01-2007, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

What is your plans for this week, must be nice to work on it all day long!!! I keep going back to your pics. and DREAM.

Nice work and have fun, some of us have to go to work today.....

I gotta catch up on some honey-do jobs for the war department. Know what I mean? Oh by the way have a nice day at work.

RustyParts · 05-01-2007, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

It sure has come along way, I'm looking forward to more progress pics!

Remind me, what color is it going to end up?

Pretty close to the color of your K-20, Silver Birch.

NTR72GMC · 05-01-2007, 10:50 AM

Are you going to paint the grill silver?

RustyParts · 05-01-2007, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by NTR72GMC

Are you going to paint the grill silver?

Yea, with some semi gloss black accent.

04-29-2007, 08:52 AM	#1
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Moved under it's own power! Finally got enough done to make it move under it's own power so I awarded her with a bath. Got all the filler, primer, and sweat washed off her so we can start again. Won't be long now, maybe one more year. Attached Images __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

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04-29-2007, 10:59 AM	#12
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jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Moved under it's own power! Awesome work, you beat me at the battle, but the war is far from over..... Strait pipes? or did you finish the exhaust...4 headlites are better than 2 How about some closeups of the engine, while your not doing nuttin'... Lucky Dog!!!! __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 04-29-2007 at 02:21 PM.

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Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Moved under it's own power! It sure has come along way, I'm looking forward to more progress pics! Remind me, what color is it going to end up? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: Moved under it's own power! I'm Humbled. Thank You. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!



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jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,764	Re: Moved under it's own power! What is your plans for this week, must be nice to work on it all day long!!! I keep going back to your pics. and DREAM. Nice work and have fun, some of us have to go to work today..... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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