project: Sofa King Big 71'

[nvrsatisfied]

well i figure, i will throw my hat into the ring and start on about my build. after seeing BIGHEAD projectand watching te TGW video's one to many times it got my blood pumping and helping a friend work on his 90's model truck (bottom of his door measures 53") this put the fire under my seat. this truck has been down this dark and gloomy road before and sadly met the demies of the "unfinished project", and was sold as a stripped down low rider. after bouncing around from owner to owner i got her back 10yrs later, my paint a little faded but as 4x4. worked out previous owner(s) quirks and have had it running great for about a year now. but it is time to make it what i want. so after gathering parts and doing the homework and selling a few other toys (sorry blazer, you were great) to provide the funds, i feel like can achieve this goal.......

truck----
71' chevy long bed

drivetrain----
Moded chevy 350 (for now to keep mobile)***purchased a chevy BB and am working for around 10-11 compression***

granny 4 speed ***purchased a new turbo 400***

NP205

suspension----
2.5 ton rockwells
front and rear steer
full hydraulic
pinion brakes
ballistic fab forged joints
coil overs or airbags
4 link

tires----
52" michelin (cut tread patterns)
saving for V-treads

other doo dads----
full roll cage
custom interior (doors, console)
partial bed floor using expanded metal (great idea thanks to BIGHEAD)
suicide doors
door popper kit
bottom of door will measure at 64" to the ground



now i work a full time job and coach a little league baseball team so give me credit on the time.... i am hoping to have it mobile by september for a mud rally and i know you guys are pic hungry and i will do my best to keep up on the updates.

before: 38" tires, 8" lift---