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midwestcar · 08-26-2005, 11:47 PM

well everyone i had to show you all first! heres my truck 1980 chevy shortbed im building for the sema show in november. it will sport a 24-22 combo. body dropped 7 inches. full air ride with triangulated 4 link. nitrous fed ls1. smoothed interior with autometer guages. paint will be all house of kolor. the body drop is done, so is the suspension. trying to get everthing smoothed out now. i'll post more when i get some picts. enjoy!

**AspecialZ** · 08-26-2005, 11:51 PM

#%$@$^&$^%^...someone get me a towel

lookin' good

milehightoyz · 08-27-2005, 12:00 AM

sweeeeeeeeeetttttttt

bagged74 · 08-27-2005, 12:17 AM

First off, that looks killer
Second, you better get crackin. I can tell you from experience that November will sneak up on you if you are not careful.

midwestcar · 08-27-2005, 12:27 AM

thanks guys! yeah i know. actually i got a jump this year. usually i dont get to start on a sema vehicle till mid september. its all good

most of the body work is done. just trying to figure out how to make single side glass and get rid of the vent windows.

**AspecialZ** · 08-27-2005, 04:03 AM

yea, lemme know when you can get the glass to come up without the stress, I have been trying for months with 1 piece glass and I'm running out of junkyards to get windows!!!

**N2TRUX** · 08-27-2005, 10:18 AM

WOW! That is going to be totally bad @ss! Get us some construction shots and keep us informed on your progress. We will be glad to help motivate you for those long late night thrash-A-thons that it's going to require to get-er-done...

66+81 · 08-27-2005, 12:11 PM

OMG, nice. That's my favorite color, to. How big of tubs are puttin in the back?

midwestcar · 08-27-2005, 03:27 PM

thanks again for the positive coments! yeah the glass is kinda killin me. my glass guy is coming to the shop next week so we can cut templates and just start from there. there will be tons of trash a thons...lol . as far as tubs right now it fits a 15x14 on the rear with a 31x18.5x15 micky on it. its gonna get replaced with a 24x13! i'll get picts soon!

midwestcar · 08-27-2005, 03:30 PM

thought id let ya see the ls6 intake with the goodies

82c10 · 08-27-2005, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by midwestcar

thought id let ya see the ls6 intake with the goodies

how about some more pics, killer looks, if you don't mind how much is it gonna cost, and who are you sponsored by, if you are

hotrodhomi · 08-27-2005, 03:58 PM

I have yet to see a functional one piece glass i these things. I can't wait.

milehightoyz · 08-27-2005, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 82c10

how about some more pics, killer looks, if you don't mind how much is it gonna cost, and who are you sponsored by, if you are

its funny that alot guys want to know what these kind of projects cost. think of a price range that you deem to be totally unreasonable and beyond any practical sense and triple it. i can tell you from experience when you get into projects like these, costs usually become irrelevant and you shell out whatever you need to to get what you want on the vehicle and get it to be where you need it to be.

boxrodz · 08-28-2005, 01:19 AM

Cool rendition.
Looking forward to seeing the execution. Should look killer.
Are you representing?

BTW, if your glass man can perfect the side glass, you could probably recoup some of the cost by selling a 'few'.

Good luck on your goal.

midwestcar · 08-28-2005, 02:12 PM

wow..im happy you all like it

the cost isnt a big factor...parts is what gets ya. i have a custom shop and this is all i do. i did get house of kolor to sponsor the paint and i got my wheels and tires covered. the truck will be with a company called chassis tech in their booth. i have found some older picts of it so you can see it with the mickey on the back. yeah the glass is gonna be tricky but i HAVE to do it! i want it that bad. see usually when i do a sema vehicle its not so personable just business. well this truck is way personal...see my dad passed away last september. this truck is for him.
mike

bodydropped · 08-28-2005, 02:53 PM

did u do a steel dash because it looks like its molded in

86swb · 08-28-2005, 04:49 PM

That is going to be one bad truck. Already looks good. Keep us posted. If it looks like the drawing you will or should be a winner. Good luck.

midwestcar · 08-28-2005, 05:41 PM

yeah i did a smoothed dash...im gonna redo it now. the dash is gonna flow into the doors....it will wrap around to the back of the cab. thanks again guys

SCOTI · 08-28-2005, 06:58 PM

Midwestcar, excellent work! How about more details on the suspension & body mods.

I know there was a thread on this site w/several people willing to step up to the plate for 1pc. windows. Perhaps you can factor that into the costs of getting molds done for the glass.

I think alot of the guys were ok w/the actual glass costing more (ex: no more than double the price of typical replacement glass). Some guys might be willing to go higher. But, you could tell whoever is making yours that there is a demand to make more than one set.

More sets could help defer costs for all involved. Here's the links for estimates on who's interested . . ....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=168750
and . . .....
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=165258

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2005, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midwestcar

....the truck will be with a company called chassis tech in their booth. ....

We promise not to hold that against you....

midwestcar · 08-28-2005, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

We promise not to hold that against you....

lol...its not that bad. i usually build all my air stuff anyways. ive cut them all up...from air ride tech to them. just dont see me spending a ton of money for some over rated bag mounts when i can build them myself. my objective is to go low...way low. lol

bigblock73 · 08-28-2005, 10:06 PM

Mike, the truck is looking great, can't wait to see more progress pics as the truck get further along.

Welcome to the board too!

82c10 · 08-28-2005, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midwestcar

wow..im happy you all like it

the cost isnt a big factor...parts is what gets ya. i have a custom shop and this is all i do. i did get house of kolor to sponsor the paint and i got my wheels and tires covered. the truck will be with a company called chassis tech in their booth. i have found some older picts of it so you can see it with the mickey on the back. yeah the glass is gonna be tricky but i HAVE to do it! i want it that bad. see usually when i do a sema vehicle its not so personable just business. well this truck is way personal...see my dad passed away last september. this truck is for him.
mike

ya got a close up on the dash before you redo it

**N2TRUX** · 08-28-2005, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midwestcar

lol...its not that bad.....

Yeah, I know. I just have personal issues with AIM and any of their many aliases. Don't get me going on that though.

As I said we all support your effort here...

87 Custom Delux · 08-30-2005, 08:54 PM

Very nice...................and for good reason. Looking forward to seeing some completed pic's.

08-26-2005, 11:47 PM	#1
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	my sema vehicle well everyone i had to show you all first! heres my truck 1980 chevy shortbed im building for the sema show in november. it will sport a 24-22 combo. body dropped 7 inches. full air ride with triangulated 4 link. nitrous fed ls1. smoothed interior with autometer guages. paint will be all house of kolor. the body drop is done, so is the suspension. trying to get everthing smoothed out now. i'll post more when i get some picts. enjoy! Attached Images __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

08-26-2005, 11:51 PM	#2
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	... #%$@$^&$^%^...someone get me a towel lookin' good __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

08-27-2005, 12:27 AM	#5
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	thanks guys! yeah i know. actually i got a jump this year. usually i dont get to start on a sema vehicle till mid september. its all good most of the body work is done. just trying to figure out how to make single side glass and get rid of the vent windows. __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

08-27-2005, 04:03 AM	#6
AspecialZ Street Rod Restoration Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wellsburg, WV Posts: 882	... yea, lemme know when you can get the glass to come up without the stress, I have been trying for months with 1 piece glass and I'm running out of junkyards to get windows!!! __________________ Follow me on Instagram @ hot_rod_shop

08-27-2005, 10:18 AM	#7
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	WOW! That is going to be totally bad @ss! Get us some construction shots and keep us informed on your progress. We will be glad to help motivate you for those long late night thrash-A-thons that it's going to require to get-er-done... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-27-2005, 12:00 AM	#3
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	sweeeeeeeeeetttttttt

08-27-2005, 12:17 AM	#4
bagged74 its just $$$$$ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: OK Posts: 2,078	First off, that looks killer Second, you better get crackin. I can tell you from experience that November will sneak up on you if you are not careful.

08-27-2005, 12:11 PM	#8
66+81 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Elberton GA Posts: 130	OMG, nice. That's my favorite color, to. How big of tubs are puttin in the back? __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 longbed stepside 350/350 1981 Chevy Custom Deluxe C10 short fleet 305/350

08-27-2005, 03:27 PM	#9
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	thanks again for the positive coments! yeah the glass is kinda killin me. my glass guy is coming to the shop next week so we can cut templates and just start from there. there will be tons of trash a thons...lol . as far as tubs right now it fits a 15x14 on the rear with a 31x18.5x15 micky on it. its gonna get replaced with a 24x13! i'll get picts soon! __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

08-27-2005, 03:30 PM	#10
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	thought id let ya see the ls6 intake with the goodies Attached Images __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

08-27-2005, 03:58 PM	#12
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	I have yet to see a functional one piece glass i these things. I can't wait.

08-28-2005, 01:19 AM	#14
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Cool rendition. Looking forward to seeing the execution. Should look killer. Are you representing? BTW, if your glass man can perfect the side glass, you could probably recoup some of the cost by selling a 'few'. Good luck on your goal. __________________ boxRODz 1983 C10 SWB Fleetside When two halves is gone, there's nuthin left. Two nothings is nuthin. That's mathematics son. You can argue with me but you can't argue with figures. Two half nothings is a whole nuthin...

08-28-2005, 02:12 PM	#15
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	wow..im happy you all like it the cost isnt a big factor...parts is what gets ya. i have a custom shop and this is all i do. i did get house of kolor to sponsor the paint and i got my wheels and tires covered. the truck will be with a company called chassis tech in their booth. i have found some older picts of it so you can see it with the mickey on the back. yeah the glass is gonna be tricky but i HAVE to do it! i want it that bad. see usually when i do a sema vehicle its not so personable just business. well this truck is way personal...see my dad passed away last september. this truck is for him. mike Attached Images __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com Last edited by midwestcar; 08-28-2005 at 02:40 PM.

08-28-2005, 02:53 PM	#16
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08-28-2005, 04:49 PM	#17
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08-28-2005, 05:41 PM	#18
midwestcar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: new baden illinois Posts: 104	yeah i did a smoothed dash...im gonna redo it now. the dash is gonna flow into the doors....it will wrap around to the back of the cab. thanks again guys __________________ mike midwest images http://www.myspace.com/midwestpaintandmetal http://www.webshots.com/user/midwestimages http://www.midwest-images.com

08-28-2005, 06:58 PM	#19
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,080	Midwestcar, excellent work! How about more details on the suspension & body mods. I know there was a thread on this site w/several people willing to step up to the plate for 1pc. windows. Perhaps you can factor that into the costs of getting molds done for the glass. I think alot of the guys were ok w/the actual glass costing more (ex: no more than double the price of typical replacement glass). Some guys might be willing to go higher. But, you could tell whoever is making yours that there is a demand to make more than one set. More sets could help defer costs for all involved. Here's the links for estimates on who's interested . . .... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=168750 and . . ..... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=165258 __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.* Last edited by SCOTI; 08-28-2005 at 07:10 PM.

08-28-2005, 10:06 PM	#22
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Mike, the truck is looking great, can't wait to see more progress pics as the truck get further along. Welcome to the board too! __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

08-30-2005, 08:54 PM	#25
87 Custom Delux Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Upper Marlboro, MD Posts: 112	Very nice...................and for good reason. Looking forward to seeing some completed pic's.

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