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my67chevytruck 10-26-2015 08:26 AM

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:metal:

swamp rat 10-26-2015 11:47 PM

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The truck is taking shape nicely!

MetalWorks 10-27-2015 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp rat (Post 7355006)
The truck i taking shape nicely!

Thanks a lot...

MetalWorks 10-27-2015 02:39 PM

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Time to assembly the chassis...

MetalWorks 10-27-2015 02:41 PM

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More assembly...

DWilbur 10-27-2015 09:26 PM

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Are you running a 4" lift. I'm looking at the front shackles on your truck. with no load on them other than the frame they are leaning forward slightly. I have a 6" lift and my shackles are leaning forward about 2.5" it will be interesting if yours start to lean back as they should with the weight on them.

MetalWorks 10-29-2015 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DWilbur (Post 7356071)
Are you running a 4" lift. I'm looking at the front shackles on your truck. with no load on them other than the frame they are leaning forward slightly. I have a 6" lift and my shackles are leaning forward about 2.5" it will be interesting if yours start to lean back as they should with the weight on them.

We dropped the driveline in next...and things looked about the same.

MetalWorks 10-29-2015 02:25 PM

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We were now ready to drop in the engine and trans, but first we had to shorten the shaft to the adapter to the NP205 transfer case.

garmar 10-29-2015 04:12 PM

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Amazing build. Love the skill and professionalism your people display in the neatness and orderly way things progress.

coopdog 10-29-2015 09:04 PM

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very nice truck, and build:chevy:

77K10Silverado 10-29-2015 10:21 PM

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Drool!!! I'm in.

MetalWorks 10-30-2015 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by garmar (Post 7358085)
Amazing build. Love the skill and professionalism your people display in the neatness and orderly way things progress.

Thanks a lot, we appreciate it.

MetalWorks 10-30-2015 01:31 PM

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Our next step was install the transfer case to the tranny, then drop in the motor/tranny combo into the chassis. Everything was pre-fit, and our custom engine brace really worked out nice.

my67chevytruck 10-30-2015 04:18 PM

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very nice.

MetalWorks 11-10-2015 08:02 PM

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Wet sand and buffing the cab...

carboncrew 11-11-2015 09:05 AM

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I always forget the build threads in 4x4 section

Just got caught up....this is very nice!!!!!

MetalWorks 11-11-2015 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by carboncrew (Post 7372285)
I always forget the build threads in 4x4 section

Just got caught up....this is very nice!!!!!

Thanks a lot, yeah, we are very happy with how it's coming together.

MetalWorks 11-11-2015 01:23 PM

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Laying down Dynamat for a nice quiet ride.

swamp rat 11-12-2015 12:20 AM

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Looking awesome, can i borrow your crew for about 6 months?? LOL!

bilfman 11-13-2015 12:42 AM

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Can't wait for the first burnout! I think it might have enough oomph 😉

MetalWorks 11-17-2015 05:52 PM

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Ha ha...thanks guys.

Here we are with assembly work. Exhaust manifolds on the LSA as well as the wiring harness. We then installed the drive shaft, and wheels.

We officially have a rolling chassis!!

coopdog 11-23-2015 12:40 PM

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What a nice truck! :chevy:

Cam-Shaft 11-23-2015 02:28 PM

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Wow, this thing is absolutely mint. Really digging the wheel/tire combo. The chrome will look sharp under the Red/White

MetalWorks 11-23-2015 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cam-Shaft (Post 7386033)
Wow, this thing is absolutely mint. Really digging the wheel/tire combo. The chrome will look sharp under the Red/White

Thanks guys...we really appreciate the input...the truck is really coming together nice....can't wait to see it all assembled.

MetalWorks 11-23-2015 07:53 PM

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While the chassis was being made into a roller, Heath was busy wet sanding and buffing the rest of the body components.


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