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10-11-2017, 01:32 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lebanon, Oregon
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Been lurking, now truck is done
I've been lurking on this site and others for some time now. I just wanted to thank you all for the inspiration and hope that you provided with your ideas and build threads. I finally got my truck done (almost) and it is drivable. Very happy with the way it turned out. Couldn't have done it without all of you. Thanks, Shane
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1507742823 1957 Chevy 3100 402 BBC 700R4 Automatic Flat Out Engineering Suspension w/ 87' Corvette IRS/IFS w/ coilovers |
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10-11-2017, 01:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Farmington, Ca.
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
Cool, mine is almost done.
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10-11-2017, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Heart of Tennessee
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
Looks Great!
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10-11-2017, 02:56 PM
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
Sweet looking truck.
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10-12-2017, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
very nice truck
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10-12-2017, 01:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Doodah Kansas
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
hell yeah!
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the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393 |
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10-12-2017, 04:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Hershey, PA
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
Very cool. Did you do the paint yourself? I'm pretty sure we all consider "driveable" and "done" to be synonymous
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Current Build Thread 1930 Ford Model A Modern Twist: Ford Model A Rat Rod With a Modern Twist Build Thread Phase 1 "The Swap": 1949 3100 with S10 swap. Beginner build with ambition! Build Thread Phase 2 "The Drop": Beginner Build with Ambition gets Air Ride |
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10-15-2017, 08:23 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lebanon, Oregon
Posts: 35
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
Thanks for the compliments. Still have a few loose ends, like the interior and clean up the wiring. I didn't paint it myself. I am very happy with the guy who did it though. That's way out of my skill level. Been raining so no more driving but it's ready for the dyno when the weather breaks.
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10-15-2017, 10:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Hebron
Posts: 1,153
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
very good job, love the color and stance.
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 RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!!1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1 |
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11-14-2017, 07:44 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lebanon, Oregon
Posts: 35
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
I've been driving it a little and found a few things that need more attention. The first road test was impressive, power wise. But the tranny didn't think so. Changed the tranny cable for it to shift right on a 700r4. Lost 3rd and 4th gear. It was used and I didn't expect much from it. Bought a built tranny that will hold up to 600 horses. Brake light switch wasn't working right so I replaced it. Changed throttle cable to a heavier duty one. Now I'm waiting for some good weather so I can take it for another road test. Nearest dyno is 45 miles away. Just waiting for a good day to take it down there and see what it has.
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11-14-2017, 07:59 PM
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Chevy guy
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Tehachapi, Ca.
Posts: 78
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
Looks very nice!
I'm doing a Flatout C4 build also, did you change anything from their instructions? I'm wondering about locating the front wheels in the wheel wells. Jon
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Tehachapi, Ca 57 BBW shortbed 64 C30 service bed 65 C10 long bed fleetside 70 C10 long bed fleetside 74 C30 flatbed |
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11-14-2017, 08:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lebanon, Oregon
Posts: 35
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
I moved the cross member but I can't remember if it was in their instruction or I read it on here. Either way, I like how it looks.
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11-15-2017, 01:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Hebron
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
wow, looks good. Can you advise me as to teh tire sizes you have, front and rear??
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RUBBER DOWN AND HIT THE ROAD!!!1940 Ford Dlx Coupe 1969 Mach1 |
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11-15-2017, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lebanon, Oregon
Posts: 35
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
The fronts are 245/45/17 and the rears are 275/40/17. I bought them and the Foose wheels from a guy that bought them and they did not fit his El Camino. They were exactly what I was looking for and half price.
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11-15-2017, 09:57 PM
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Chevy guy
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Tehachapi, Ca.
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
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I started doing a stock frame off and when I had the frame bare I decided to go the C4 route. I appreciate any tips you can give me. I love the stance of your truck and hope I can get my 57 looking the same. Jon
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Tehachapi, Ca 57 BBW shortbed 64 C30 service bed 65 C10 long bed fleetside 70 C10 long bed fleetside 74 C30 flatbed |
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11-16-2017, 01:50 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Toppenish, WA
Posts: 15,711
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
Great looking truck with a spot on perfect stance. I'll second the WE NEED PICTURES!!!!
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Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. |
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11-16-2017, 07:57 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lebanon, Oregon
Posts: 35
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
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11-16-2017, 08:06 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lebanon, Oregon
Posts: 35
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Re: Been lurking, now truck is done
I do have a few pictures. The rake isn't as much in person as it looks in the pictures.
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