PCHRODS Build : Project C10R

[PCHRODS]

Here is a little update.....Got the Tonneau Cover done yesterday. Totally happy with how it turned out. it was one of those things, I just winged it. Had the idea in my head of what I wanted....and this was the result. I know some will ask what the seam in the rear is about..... the front section of the cover tilts up like a normal tonneau to access the bed, shocks, battery, fuel system, etc. the year section is fixed mounted for the fuel filler and the rear aero is attached to it. This way I won't have to undo the spoiler everytime I need to fuel up. I wanted that stuff easily obtainable.

[N2TRUX]

I freakin love it Rob. Then again you already know that from my Instagram feed.

[PCHRODS]

Originally Posted by n2trux

i freakin love it rob. Then again you already know that from my instagram feed.

**like**

[PCHRODS]

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

I'm building a custom console with custom polished backlit stainless trim to house the hidden key ignition like you pictured and using a red led start button in the dash ,Also running a Muncie 4 speed with Hurst shifter with the "GO BABY GO " Nitrous button built into the shift handle and custom built interior with a power rear window . Love your carbon fiber panels I noticed the Katzkin logo on your buddybuckets are they making covers for them now ?.

No they don't make a cover for our trucks. When we built the truck in 07' they supplied the leather, in return I had their logo embroidered on the center seat on both sides. I wish they did. It would make my life a whole lot easier.

[Grumpy old man]

How about building me a carbon fiber bed topper with the last 10 inches split and piano hinged ? that way i can add my 12 volt actuators to lift the rear air dam ? I know ,I know show me the money ! Well How much ? for a short wide bed '67 ? Super high gloss clean edges ? smooth as my 19 yo girlfriends ..........never mind .... it's only money I'll make more ! I have CA connections to pick it up . and air freight it home for free to me ...Whatcha Got ? Step up or punk out ? The worst I can say is Nope too expensive !

[SierraMtns]

Originally Posted by SierraMtns

Hey Rob,

Whats your plans for the LS motor? Keep it stock? Which LS motor you using?

Thanks

Any sneak peaks on motor details?

[cheyenne shortstep]

Hey Rob, I'm digging the new truck so far. I'm the guy you got your truck bed seat from in Vista, you should post a pic of that. Keep us posted as this truck progresses.

[PCHRODS]

Hey what's going on. Let me round up a photo of it and get it up here. I'm sure the guys on here will dig it.

Originally Posted by cheyenne shortstep

Hey Rob, I'm digging the new truck so far. I'm the guy you got your truck bed seat from in Vista, you should post a pic of that. Keep us posted as this truck progresses.

[PCHRODS]

Got the Filler neck installed on the Tonneau, Just waiting on the hinges and of course the fuel cell from Rick's Tanks in Texas........

[Low Elco]

Killer truck, Rob! Diggin' every part of it.

[69chevytrucker]

is there texture to that hot rod black or did you color sand or what just wondering i did my truck hot rod black and i have being wet sanding it smooth wanna know if there is another way to make it silky

[SierraMtns]

Hey Rob,

Anymore updates?

[PCHRODS]

updates.....

We are just about ready to send the chassis and all the pieces over to the powder coater. But we are going to be building the engine this weekend, which I will post a bunch of pics of the process for you guys, but here's a couple teaser pics of what showed up.

[PCHRODS]

Well, we received some disturbing news the other day. We had bought an LS engine on ebay from a GM dealership, ad said 9,000 miles with valve train noise. Which I was cool with, because we were planning on replacing all the valve train anyways including heads. So I went down this route because it was cheaper than buying a new one. I even spoke to the guy on the phone before purchasing, explained it all to me...blah blah blah to say the least. So I decided to tear the motor down on Monday so we could start building it. I took the Left head off and to my amazement I found 2 cracked pistons, pretty much making me want to throw up. Then I took the passenger side head off and same thing. So I came to the conclusion the valve train noise was actually piston pieces bouncing around in the cylinders. So needless to say I got the short end of the stick.....Unfortunetly I purchased this engine about a year ago. I took the guys word for it, bad idea. Back to square one on the engine. which sucks because we don't really have the budget to be buying motors left and right. But I have to get the truck done...so the search is on.

[OKGMC4]

That sucks. I bought a 6.0 last week and was told " it used a lot of oil". Upon removing the oil pan I found all the rods were starved because of the jelly like oil in it, and it destroyed all the rods and broke the crank. Fortunately I got it super cheap, the block is good, and already had another crank so I'm still OK. Sorry to hear about your dilemma.

[PCHRODS]

Got the back half and the front half of the cage done this weekend. now i can blow the chassis apart and send it over to the powder coater, after I button up a few box in points on the cage that I can't really get to with the cab in place. It's getting there.....what do you think?

[68shortwide]

Looks awesome

[SierraMtns]

Originally Posted by PCHRODS

Got the back half and the front half of the cage done this weekend. now i can blow the chassis apart and send it over to the powder coater, after I button up a few box in points on the cage that I can't really get to with the cab in place. It's getting there.....what do you think?

Rob it is looking awesome. Do the front and rear bars tie together in the cab?

Also, whats with the 2 master cycles on the firewall? Is one for clutch and the other ones for brakes?

[PCHRODS]

yes both down bars front and rear tie into the main section of the cage. And the master cylinders on the firewall, one is front brake, rear brake and clutch.

Originally Posted by SierraMtns

Rob it is looking awesome. Do the front and rear bars tie together in the cab?

Also, whats with the 2 master cycles on the firewall? Is one for clutch and the other ones for brakes?

[SierraMtns]

Originally Posted by PCHRODS

Got the back half and the front half of the cage done this weekend. now i can blow the chassis apart and send it over to the powder coater, after I button up a few box in points on the cage that I can't really get to with the cab in place. It's getting there.....what do you think?

Originally Posted by PCHRODS

yes both down bars front and rear tie into the main section of the cage. And the master cylinders on the firewall, one is front brake, rear brake and clutch.

You have any pictures of the pedals? How is the linkage set up to run 1 pedaled with 2 master cylinders?

[PCHRODS]

What it does is uses a "balance bar" off a single pedal. Allowing you to control front to rear bias, with an adjuster knob remotely mounted in the truck. This way you can do it on the fly, which is great for a racing application for different track set ups.

Originally Posted by SierraMtns

You have any pictures of the pedals? How is the linkage set up to run 1 pedaled with 2 master cylinders?

[ccracin]

Looking Great Rob! Glad to see you posting on here! Can't wait to see it finished.

[PCHRODS]

You and me both buddy. we are getting there. On the home stretch so to speak.

Originally Posted by ccracin

Looking Great Rob! Glad to see you posting on here! Can't wait to see it finished.

[nlped]

I like it... Sexy!!!

[SierraMtns]

Hey Rob any updates on the motor?