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cfranklin013 · 05-19-2008, 07:47 PM

Im building a pro street 81 chevy stepside . The motor is a BBC 496 around 650 to 700 hp . Chassis almost finished time to start on body work .

**N2TRUX** · 05-19-2008, 08:03 PM

Well welcome to the forum cfranklin013. If your going to introduce yourself you may as well do it in a grand style. It looks like you are well on your way to a very nice hot rod truck.

I noticed that the front is bagged but the rear is coil over. I assume this is to ensure that the rubber meets the road.

Thanks for sharing the pics. You have any more?

cfranklin013 · 05-19-2008, 08:21 PM

Hopefully I should have some more pics later today . My camera took a crap on me and deleted all of my pics from the start of the project. I started with a 85 chevy swb straight and a 81 stepside . The cab on the 81 is swiss cheese and the bed on the 85 was crushed. Both of them were free from My ex father in law .( nice of him ) The 81 was my truck in high school I sold it to him 15 yrs ago ,it's been sitting for 13 of those years. I'm hoping to finish it before the end of the year . If I have no honey does the next 4 days the motor and trans should be dropped in . Then the fun part begins body work. Still trying to decide what color to paint . I want something "loud" the motor should get your attention but if not I want the color to catch your eye.

Sorry for rambling on !! I better get back to work

FlatBrokeRacing · 05-19-2008, 09:22 PM

WOW.
pretty good intro.

Kawasaki green will grab you'r attention pretty good.

boatpuller · 05-19-2008, 11:03 PM

looks like it's gonna be sweeet.

andresco50 · 05-19-2008, 11:19 PM

Welcome.. nice truck

seanconnery · 05-20-2008, 12:11 AM

Just wondering what your preference is on the stepside? I guess of the 73-87 prostreets, the stepside is the rarer of the two? In any event, looks cool so far, and welcome from Baltimore MD.

SBTork · 05-20-2008, 08:59 AM

welcome and truck looks like it should be very fast. What kind of fuel cell are you running?

wicked_sky_gazer · 05-20-2008, 03:47 PM

good lookin chassis you got there man, can't wait till mine makes it to that point. Welcome to the board from Tulsa OK

babyJay · 05-20-2008, 07:00 PM

Nice project, and welcome, from Indiana!

cfranklin013 · 05-25-2008, 03:58 AM

Dropped in the engine and trans yesterday . Im getting closer , now I have body work to start . Im going with a stepside bed . I'm needing rear fenders any sugestions on where to get them . Also the Question about the fuel cell is the summit racing pro street I will get the part # tommorow.

Thanks for all the comments .

Bad Karma · 05-25-2008, 04:52 AM

Awesome work! What headers are those?

cfranklin013 · 05-25-2008, 04:58 AM

There Hooker headers for a Chevelle. They are a little higher up in the frame rails . I had to modify the driver's side motor mount about a 1/2" to get them to work .

*78 Chevyrado* · 05-25-2008, 05:19 AM

I hope my chassis looks as good as that one of these days. Great job man.

72BlckButy · 05-25-2008, 06:38 AM

to the board from Mid-MO!!!

Great looking build... keep us posted!

Square84 · 05-25-2008, 07:20 AM

Welcome From North Texas (aka Southern Oklahoma) Nice Chassis. What Kinda Shape The Body In?

Eyegore · 05-25-2008, 07:23 AM

Welcome from Phoenix.

cfranklin013 · 05-25-2008, 08:09 AM

The body is not in that bad of shape no rust but a few dings here and there . Mostly the rear fenders .

**lolife99** · 05-25-2008, 03:56 PM

Welcome from central Missouri. Goodmark has new rear steps and fenders. Member "hot trux" is also building a stepside. We know how hard it is to find nice used ones.

05-19-2008, 07:47 PM	#1
cfranklin013 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pasadena Tx Posts: 39	Im new on here but here is some pics Im building a pro street 81 chevy stepside . The motor is a BBC 496 around 650 to 700 hp . Chassis almost finished time to start on body work . Attached Images

05-19-2008, 08:03 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Well welcome to the forum cfranklin013. If your going to introduce yourself you may as well do it in a grand style. It looks like you are well on your way to a very nice hot rod truck. I noticed that the front is bagged but the rear is coil over. I assume this is to ensure that the rubber meets the road. Thanks for sharing the pics. You have any more? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

05-19-2008, 08:21 PM	#3
cfranklin013 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pasadena Tx Posts: 39	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Hopefully I should have some more pics later today . My camera took a crap on me and deleted all of my pics from the start of the project. I started with a 85 chevy swb straight and a 81 stepside . The cab on the 81 is swiss cheese and the bed on the 85 was crushed. Both of them were free from My ex father in law .( nice of him ) The 81 was my truck in high school I sold it to him 15 yrs ago ,it's been sitting for 13 of those years. I'm hoping to finish it before the end of the year . If I have no honey does the next 4 days the motor and trans should be dropped in . Then the fun part begins body work. Still trying to decide what color to paint . I want something "loud" the motor should get your attention but if not I want the color to catch your eye. Sorry for rambling on !! I better get back to work

05-19-2008, 09:22 PM	#4
FlatBrokeRacing Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 289	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics WOW. pretty good intro. Kawasaki green will grab you'r attention pretty good.

05-19-2008, 11:03 PM	#5
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics looks like it's gonna be sweeet. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

05-19-2008, 11:19 PM	#6
andresco50 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lakeworth, Fl Posts: 633	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Welcome.. nice truck __________________ 2001 silverado 2wd 2003 silverado 4wd 1975 scottsdale c10 (project)

05-20-2008, 12:11 AM	#7
seanconnery Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 197	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Just wondering what your preference is on the stepside? I guess of the 73-87 prostreets, the stepside is the rarer of the two? In any event, looks cool so far, and welcome from Baltimore MD. __________________ G to the M to the C......fool! RIP Jerry Reed "The Snowman"

05-20-2008, 08:59 AM	#8
SBTork Garage wrench Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaCrosse, WI Posts: 1,855	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics welcome and truck looks like it should be very fast. What kind of fuel cell are you running? __________________ -Adam 90 V1500 GMC Suburban 350/700R4/NP241..... 01 Saturn SL1 stock DD.....

05-20-2008, 03:47 PM	#9
wicked_sky_gazer Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: owasso oklahoma Posts: 160	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics good lookin chassis you got there man, can't wait till mine makes it to that point. Welcome to the board from Tulsa OK __________________ '81 c10 sw 355cid roller motor 350turbo with stage two shift kit, poor rear end gearing, not sure peg speed... speedo is mia.. project is temporarily on pause again... Thankyou wonderfull economy.. check it out Im not to worried i have an uncaning ability to save myself from some weeeiiirrd crap East Ok meet East Ok date Tony

05-20-2008, 07:00 PM	#10
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Nice project, and welcome, from Indiana! __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

05-25-2008, 03:58 AM	#11
cfranklin013 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pasadena Tx Posts: 39	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Dropped in the engine and trans yesterday . Im getting closer , now I have body work to start . Im going with a stepside bed . I'm needing rear fenders any sugestions on where to get them . Also the Question about the fuel cell is the summit racing pro street I will get the part # tommorow. Thanks for all the comments . Attached Images

05-25-2008, 04:52 AM	#12
Bad Karma Magnificent bastard Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 196	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Awesome work! What headers are those? __________________ 1977 Big Block Burb

05-25-2008, 04:58 AM	#13
cfranklin013 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pasadena Tx Posts: 39	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics There Hooker headers for a Chevelle. They are a little higher up in the frame rails . I had to modify the driver's side motor mount about a 1/2" to get them to work .

05-25-2008, 05:19 AM	#14
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics I hope my chassis looks as good as that one of these days. Great job man.

05-25-2008, 06:38 AM	#15
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics to the board from Mid-MO!!! Great looking build... keep us posted! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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05-25-2008, 07:20 AM	#16
Square84 I don't think these pills work Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: burkburnett,Tx Posts: 626	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Welcome From North Texas (aka Southern Oklahoma) Nice Chassis. What Kinda Shape The Body In? __________________ SQUARE84 90 SUBURBAN

05-25-2008, 07:23 AM	#17
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Welcome from Phoenix. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

05-25-2008, 08:09 AM	#18
cfranklin013 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Pasadena Tx Posts: 39	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics The body is not in that bad of shape no rust but a few dings here and there . Mostly the rear fenders .

05-25-2008, 03:56 PM	#19
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,700	Re: Im new on here but here is some pics Welcome from central Missouri. Goodmark has new rear steps and fenders. Member "hot trux" is also building a stepside. We know how hard it is to find nice used ones. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823 Last edited by lolife99; 05-25-2008 at 03:57 PM.

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