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7T7 · 12-13-2005, 09:17 PM

Boy, now that I look at it, I really haven't done all that much.
Lets see....
Side markers are gone.
Fender badges are history.
The inner fenders have been raised 3 inches.
Fuel lines have been redone with braided ss and AN fittings.
DSE Selecta-Speed Wiper Kit
QA1 shocks
Drive shaft and pinion brake hooked up.
Currently working on putting a popper to open the tailgate (no handle inside or out)
And currently trying to find a spot for the pop up fuel cap.???!
Things to do this winter.....
Build some control arms
Get that damn front cross member off the ground.
Get the doors ready to shoot.

It seems like I never have time to work on my truck.
And when I do have time I usually would rather work on someone else's project or I just don't feel like messing with trucks and cars at all.
The inspection sticker on the windshield says this project is starting to drag on. Almost 4 years!
It's not burn out or lack of motivation........I just shouldn't have let it go this long.

And winter time sucks for doing bodywork.

canadian trucker · 12-13-2005, 09:52 PM

thats one sweet truck, congrats, say how did you raise the inner fenders? and is your truck bed higher then regular too? must say one sweet truck

keep it up

1980chevy4x4 · 12-13-2005, 10:09 PM

That truck is probley my favorite 2wd truck on here...dont let it go i wanna see it finished..

sixty8c10 · 12-13-2005, 10:22 PM

i got to get in this one's progress....good luck 7t7

bigarmzz · 12-13-2005, 11:13 PM

wow, nice work on that frame....love your choice of rear ends too

about a ton of fab work on this one guys...

nice job so far, really nice

82c10 · 12-13-2005, 11:50 PM

i have loved that truck to since i saw it, and to who asked if the bed floor was raised, i can't find the link, but it took him some hard work to do that if i remember, so yes it is raised

canadian trucker · 12-13-2005, 11:53 PM

that is sweet, it looks so clean the bed like it came from the factory

laynlow77 · 12-14-2005, 12:05 AM

where did you get the rear qa1s from?

1987 Shortwide · 12-14-2005, 01:47 AM

you make me look like a bum. Beautiful truck, in fact, I've got a couple pics of it from a while back saved still.

boxrodz · 12-14-2005, 03:39 AM

Compare to your earlier pics, it looks like you're going in the opposite direction.

I dig the mods that you've made so far. Cool. Custom but subtle.

With the amount that you raised the bed floor, it would be trick to use actuators to swing your tailgate open and closed. Then place your fuel cap on the rear side (behind the tailgate) below the floor bed (thru the rear xmember?).

Keep up the great work.

Sick..Sick..Slick

75silverstep · 12-14-2005, 05:19 AM

All It Takes Is Time And Money Haha..sweet Truck Cant Wait To See The Next Phase...i Kinda Wanted To Do The Same To My Stepside Bed..but To Late Now Already Painted..what Color Are You Looking At..

Ric83 · 12-14-2005, 12:59 PM

Well, hope you find some inspiration soon. That is looking killer as is. Can't wait to see it further along.

TEAM THC · 12-14-2005, 01:01 PM

Great Lookin Rig ...cant Wate To See It Done!

**Captkaos** · 12-14-2005, 01:43 PM

Don't feel Bad Frank. My is going on 6 years and I made the mistake of taking mine apart. At least you still have a truck there. I have the same problem you have, I would rather work on someone elses. I keep finding things I want to do different than the original thought, so it keeps growing. I need to get on the ball.. Thanks for the progress pics.

1987 Shortwide · 12-14-2005, 03:50 PM

Hey frank

If you don't mind sharing, how much do you have wrapped up in those wheels? Once mine is all done I'd like to get a set of larger wheels so that I don't have to drive on ET streets all the time, and it's a tossup between those and the Rodlite XP's.

live85 · 12-14-2005, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

My is going on 6 years and I made the mistake of taking mine apart. ...... I would rather work on someone elses. .

Dont worry Chris, I still remember how yours use to pound the pavement around Minor. (thumpity, thumpity). Sue lives on if only in our memory.

Work on someone elses? can I take a number? hehe

75stepside · 12-14-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7T7

...The inspection sticker on the windshield says this project is starting to drag on. Almost 4 years!...

haha! i hear ya there... its a constant reminder. I feel like i got my resto done in 4 yrs...

7T7 · 12-14-2005, 10:59 PM

Thanks everyone for the complements and support.
I love this forum!
Now let me try and answer some of your questions.

Canadian Trucker
how did you raise the inner fenders? and is your truck bed higher then regular too? Cut out an arch 3" higher and welded the inner fender to the outer fender.
The inner fenders do not come out anymore. The bed floor is 7.5" higher.

Laynlow77
where did you get the rear qa1s from?
Summit. They are #HAL-STS1574PX

Boxrodz
Compare to your earlier pics, it looks like you're going in the opposite direction.
It feels like it as well.
actuators to swing your tailgate open and closed. ???
Hey! I'll have to look into that Thanx!

75silverstep
.What Color Are You Looking At..
Right now the gray you see will be on top and a dark gray or black at the bottom and some fine line (silver) to separate the two colors.
But hell, all that could change tomorrow. hehe.

Captkaos
I keep finding things I want to do different than the original thought, so it keeps growing. Holly crap Chris! It's like we're the same person! EFI, Pro-touring and can't get our projects done.

1987Shortwide
If you don't mind sharing, how much do you have wrapped up in those wheels
I got a killer deal from my buddies at NTB. I think it was like $2100 out the door.

TEAM THC · 12-15-2005, 12:26 PM

im not sure what size wheels i want for my truck."20's all around or"18/"20s
like you have . what are your feelings on the size you chose? do 18/20s work for you or would you have rather gotten 20s? what are the pros and cons?

1hot84' · 12-15-2005, 03:21 PM

i would like to know that also about the wheels...i wanna get 20's up front also but dont want any issues and the 18's up front look weird i think.

by the way...AWESOME looking truck!!!!!

**Captkaos** · 12-15-2005, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7T7

Captkaos
I keep finding things I want to do different than the original thought, so it keeps growing. Holly crap Chris! It's like we're the same person! EFI, Pro-touring and can't get our projects done.

Yeah, there is some definite simularities. It kills me when I keep finding new stuff! If I didn't already have a twin, well... Must be a kindred spirit.

7T7 · 12-15-2005, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1hot84'

i would like to know that also about the wheels...i wanna get 20's up front also but dont want any issues and the 18's up front look weird i think.

by the way...AWESOME looking truck!!!!!

Turning at a low ride height is my main concern.
20s up front wasn't the look I was after with this truck.
I almost went with 18s all the way around and coil-overs instead of bags.
I'm shooting for a little different look for this truck.
It's called Pro-Touring. Low but not too low and sporty.
Think of a truck you can Auto-Cross with. That's the look I'm after.
Hey, don't think that I don't like big wheels.
We put them on all sorts of things. Just not this truck this time.

The look of a bagged G-machine (PT) below.

82c10 · 12-15-2005, 10:13 PM

1 sweet 56 i believe

SCOTI · 12-15-2005, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captkaos

Don't feel Bad Frank. My is going on 6 years and I made the mistake of taking mine apart. At least you still have a truck there. I have the same problem you have, I would rather work on someone elses. I keep finding things I want to do different than the original thought, so it keeps growing. I need to get on the ball.. Thanks for the progress pics.

Six years is but a drop in the bucket..... ask me how I know.

1987 Shortwide · 12-15-2005, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 82c10

1 sweet 55 i believe

Tis a '56. Close though. IMO '56 is the hottest of the Tri-fives, but I'm biased

I love the Pro-touring look that 7T7 is going for. If and when I can ever afford new wheels for mine, they'll be either 17"-18", or 18"-20" combo. I just don't know how well 20's would hold up if I put alot of power to them... More than likely they'd just eat up tires...

12-13-2005, 09:17 PM	#1
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Updated pics & Time stands still. Boy, now that I look at it, I really haven't done all that much. Lets see.... Side markers are gone. Fender badges are history. The inner fenders have been raised 3 inches. Fuel lines have been redone with braided ss and AN fittings. DSE Selecta-Speed Wiper Kit QA1 shocks Drive shaft and pinion brake hooked up. Currently working on putting a popper to open the tailgate (no handle inside or out) And currently trying to find a spot for the pop up fuel cap.???! Things to do this winter..... Build some control arms Get that damn front cross member off the ground. Get the doors ready to shoot. It seems like I never have time to work on my truck. And when I do have time I usually would rather work on someone else's project or I just don't feel like messing with trucks and cars at all. The inspection sticker on the windshield says this project is starting to drag on. Almost 4 years! It's not burn out or lack of motivation........I just shouldn't have let it go this long. And winter time sucks for doing bodywork. Attached Images __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

12-13-2005, 09:52 PM	#2
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. thats one sweet truck, congrats, say how did you raise the inner fenders? and is your truck bed higher then regular too? must say one sweet truck keep it up

12-13-2005, 10:09 PM	#3
1980chevy4x4 Got Mud? Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 361	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. That truck is probley my favorite 2wd truck on here...dont let it go i wanna see it finished.. __________________ Dan Got mud?

12-13-2005, 10:22 PM	#4
sixty8c10 MY EX DRIVES A BROOM Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Herington, KS Posts: 869	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. i got to get in this one's progress....good luck 7t7 __________________ They say nobody's perfect. I'm a nobody, so I must be perfect. Building Nemo -1968 C10 Long Bed FRED -1947 KB-2 International

12-13-2005, 11:13 PM	#5
bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. wow, nice work on that frame....love your choice of rear ends too about a ton of fab work on this one guys... nice job so far, really nice __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7 Last edited by bigarmzz; 12-13-2005 at 11:14 PM.

12-13-2005, 11:50 PM	#6
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. i have loved that truck to since i saw it, and to who asked if the bed floor was raised, i can't find the link, but it took him some hard work to do that if i remember, so yes it is raised __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed*

12-13-2005, 11:53 PM	#7
canadian trucker A day should have 30 hours. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 248	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. that is sweet, it looks so clean the bed like it came from the factory

12-14-2005, 12:05 AM	#8
laynlow77 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 115	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. where did you get the rear qa1s from?

12-14-2005, 01:47 AM	#9
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. you make me look like a bum. Beautiful truck, in fact, I've got a couple pics of it from a while back saved still. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-14-2005, 03:39 AM	#10
boxrodz Until Seventy Times Seven Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rocky Mountain Front Range Posts: 1,301	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. Compare to your earlier pics, it looks like you're going in the opposite direction. I dig the mods that you've made so far. Cool. Custom but subtle. With the amount that you raised the bed floor, it would be trick to use actuators to swing your tailgate open and closed. Then place your fuel cap on the rear side (behind the tailgate) below the floor bed (thru the rear xmember?). Keep up the great work. Sick..Sick..Slick __________________ 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...

12-14-2005, 05:19 AM	#11
75silverstep KEEP ON TRUCKIN. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: TULARE,CALIFORNIA Posts: 604	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. All It Takes Is Time And Money Haha..sweet Truck Cant Wait To See The Next Phase...i Kinda Wanted To Do The Same To My Stepside Bed..but To Late Now Already Painted..what Color Are You Looking At.. __________________ 1975 C-10 STEPSIDE (ALMOST DONE AGAIN)90 percent done wheres that other 10 haha .1994 GMC Z71 .

12-14-2005, 12:59 PM	#12
Ric83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 824	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. Well, hope you find some inspiration soon. That is looking killer as is. Can't wait to see it further along. __________________ Ric '83 Silverado SWB Fleetside Here she is

12-14-2005, 01:01 PM	#13
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. Great Lookin Rig ...cant Wate To See It Done!

12-14-2005, 01:43 PM	#14
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. Don't feel Bad Frank. My is going on 6 years and I made the mistake of taking mine apart. At least you still have a truck there. I have the same problem you have, I would rather work on someone elses. I keep finding things I want to do different than the original thought, so it keeps growing. I need to get on the ball.. Thanks for the progress pics. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

12-14-2005, 03:50 PM	#15
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. Hey frank If you don't mind sharing, how much do you have wrapped up in those wheels? Once mine is all done I'd like to get a set of larger wheels so that I don't have to drive on ET streets all the time, and it's a tossup between those and the Rodlite XP's. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.



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12-14-2005, 10:59 PM	#18
7T7 Regular guy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Round Rock TX Posts: 518	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. Thanks everyone for the complements and support. I love this forum! Now let me try and answer some of your questions. Canadian Trucker how did you raise the inner fenders? and is your truck bed higher then regular too? Cut out an arch 3" higher and welded the inner fender to the outer fender. The inner fenders do not come out anymore. The bed floor is 7.5" higher. Laynlow77 where did you get the rear qa1s from? Summit. They are #HAL-STS1574PX Boxrodz Compare to your earlier pics, it looks like you're going in the opposite direction. It feels like it as well. actuators to swing your tailgate open and closed. ??? Hey! I'll have to look into that Thanx! 75silverstep .What Color Are You Looking At.. Right now the gray you see will be on top and a dark gray or black at the bottom and some fine line (silver) to separate the two colors. But hell, all that could change tomorrow. hehe. Captkaos I keep finding things I want to do different than the original thought, so it keeps growing. Holly crap Chris! It's like we're the same person! EFI, Pro-touring and can't get our projects done. 1987Shortwide If you don't mind sharing, how much do you have wrapped up in those wheels I got a killer deal from my buddies at NTB. I think it was like $2100 out the door. __________________ 'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc..

12-15-2005, 12:26 PM	#19
TEAM THC CUSTOM CHEVY FIEND Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CHICO CA Posts: 227	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. im not sure what size wheels i want for my truck."20's all around or"18/"20s like you have . what are your feelings on the size you chose? do 18/20s work for you or would you have rather gotten 20s? what are the pros and cons?

12-15-2005, 03:21 PM	#20
1hot84' Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: fort worth,tx Posts: 64	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. i would like to know that also about the wheels...i wanna get 20's up front also but dont want any issues and the 18's up front look weird i think. by the way...AWESOME looking truck!!!!!

12-15-2005, 10:13 PM	#23
82c10 needin' money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chickasha, Oklahoma Posts: 1,106	Re: Updated pics & Time stands still. 1 sweet 56 i believe __________________ *SWB Stands for Short Wide Bed* Last edited by 82c10; 12-15-2005 at 11:02 PM.

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