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Post by geezerman35 on May 3, 2008 6:56:38 GMT -5
I just discovered this was kicked off of TRaK because of the engine, so I'll be posting it here on the forum, exclusivly. This'll be a custom....a tad on the mild side. I'll be using a small block Ford that I have had built for quite a while and on display in my showcase. That Ardun has to go into something with an open engine compartment!!! Ford engine works into this frame beautifully. I took the bottom part of the 41 woody flathead front plate (cast repop from KKKKK) for a motor mount.  Mild top chop  Drilled a couple of holes in the crossmember and the kits exhausts lined up almost perfect with the Ford's headers. Engine clears everything, floorboard, firewall, etc. I'm not used to this!  Because I'm using KKKKK wheels and tires all around I have to do some tweaking to get them to work. Heres the kits rear axle afixed to KKKKK repop brake drums.  Chopped top in it's first primer, mocked up on the front fenders. It'll need some more refining.   |
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Post by gerg on May 3, 2008 11:17:36 GMT -5
Can't wait to see more, you know this one is gonna kick butt!!
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Post by rodburner on May 3, 2008 11:45:44 GMT -5
looking good! i think the engine looks good by the way.  |
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Post by Horsepowerguy on May 3, 2008 14:05:25 GMT -5
Hello, I signed up over here to watch this build.  I love your truck, your engine choice is spot on.  I'm sad to hear you will not be posting this amazing build  over on TRaK, but I understand.  I could offer you the motor from AMT's 67 Mustang for the build if you want. All your builds are amazing. |
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Post by geezerman35 on May 3, 2008 15:53:58 GMT -5
I'm honored, Robert. I'm working on the truck, but I'm on a 2nd compiuter that dosen't have my camera software or Adobe on it. So, it may be a few days until I can get the new fotos up. I find out that I was wrong about the Ford 302 fitting perfectly. as i progress, the tranny hump in the interior tub needs a little clearance. |
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Post by geezerman35 on May 7, 2008 4:20:25 GMT -5
Well, I have my computer back and I got the latest WIP over to Bob for my DPMCC Fotki. This is the tub with the truck in the background. Appears that this baby is going to have a more severe rake than I anticipated   Not as far along as I normally would be. Been side tracked by computer problems and my Valve Cover Racer build. |
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Post by ScaleModelRestoration on May 7, 2008 7:56:52 GMT -5
good thing they didnt see the good year front runners like they did on mine, had to go in and photo shop the lettering...........ACK!!!!!!!!!!
SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET Truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Horsepowerguy on May 7, 2008 10:10:09 GMT -5
Looking good, Clay. The rake looks perfect. The shift is awesome, most that I see have shifter knobs that are too big. |
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Post by geezerman35 on May 7, 2008 10:24:35 GMT -5
good thing they didnt see the good year front runners like they did on mine, had to go in and photo shop the lettering...........ACK!!!!!!!!!! SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET Truck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah. My problem is that I don't even notice stuff like that. I was already busted for the engine. Thanks, guys. I'm thinking WHITE with maybe, scallops. Ain't painted a model white befo'. |
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Post by qdog on May 7, 2008 15:42:45 GMT -5
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVET IIIIIIIIIT
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Post by rattlehead71 on May 7, 2008 19:20:02 GMT -5
Pearl white with blood red scallops would look sweet.
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Post by geezerman35 on May 8, 2008 4:44:21 GMT -5
Pearl white with blood red scallops would look sweet. Appliance white. I'm leaning away from the scallops idea.. never cared much for them, even back in the day. This ain't TRaK material anyway , so now I'm thinking some modern flames...tribal or tru-fire. |
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Post by geezerman35 on May 19, 2008 18:30:46 GMT -5
 I pulled this back up on the bench while waiting for paint to dry. I like a rake but this was way too much, so I tore the rear end off and am relocating the axles to on top of the springs. It'll either be way low or a tail dragger. 
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Post by geezerman35 on May 20, 2008 5:51:48 GMT -5
Ok, I've relocated the rear X to the top of the springs. I took the photo before I prime the mod areas in case someone may be interested in how it was done. I tried something different first, that's why the rear spring eyes are clipped off. So, i had to put spacers on the frame. If someone tries this, you don't need to clip of thsoe spring eyes and it'll look less butchered. I had to 'C' notch the frame (tail pipes too, but don't tell anyone).  Stance came way more reasonable:  |
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Post by Horsepowerguy on May 20, 2008 9:43:53 GMT -5
Nice work, Clay. That willget it "down in the weeds".
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over on TRaK, but I understand. 
I pulled this back up on the bench while waiting for paint to dry.
It's an interweb thing.....