Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
 

n2billet,

Got those tires and wheels mounted yet, I need a fix......? More pics.

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Damn, I really need to get a 67-68' Fleetside! Your truck looks awesome, even have me thinking about selling my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409, to find one!:metal:

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They won't be ready until next week. According to the email Keith sent- .... the wheels came in today.....I'm dropping them off this weekend to be mounted and should get this early next week (we have four sets that need mounting so it's going to take some time....

Personally I don't want to see them. I just know it's going to cost me some $$$$.

Scoti, if I make a move you get first dibs...:cool:

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Kenny Boy get that check writing hand ready!

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Drool....................I need some of those bad:drama:

Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
 

Made some Progress today.

I got the wheels and tires on, I'm going to modify the bed so I can get it to go just a little lower. I also installed the exhaust manifold so I can figure out what tubes I need to order so I can make my exhaust. I got what I think is what's left of the parts that need to be painted, prepped and ready to shoot. I also prined the intake so it will be ready to block and paint red with the other pieces. I also started modifying the oil filter cover so it would fit, I still need to do a few things before it's finished. I'm still plugging along......:)

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SWEET! Love the wheels.

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Looks good. The wheels look like the fit is perfect. Spacers or no?

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If only every project truck were that easy ;) I'm all sore from working on mine today. Can't wait to see it out in the sunshine (both yours and mine)!

Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
 

Nothin' he touches is easy.... well, w/the exception of his buddy :lol: .

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Nope no spacers.....

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Your one to kiss and tell ;)

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Don't ask . . .... don't tell. I like you guys anyway ;) .

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Got up early this morning and got some booth time in. I think this is all the black stuff that needed painted. In between coats I sanded the intake, it's almost ready to paint so I should have all the red stuff painted next week....

Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
 

wow nice orange elki... your paint looks good too.

Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
 

how about some pics of the Elcamino!!!!! That looks like a contender too.

Nice work on the truck, keep the pics coming.

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I love that truck. I've been glued to this thread since it started.

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I'll try to get some before it gets blown apart. We're putting big brakes, bigger wheels and tires, detailing the motor and doing a custom interior (the picture is the dash that's been re-done and now is in final prime).

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looks great, what tire sizes did you go with?

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255x40-20 front

295x40-20 rear

Re: n2billet's project 68 "Extreme Makeover" hot rod style
 

Great thread...looks great

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Is that the stock cast iron exhaust manifold? If so, what method did you use to get it that shiney? Is it coated with anything to prevent rust? It really looks trick!

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It's coated heavily in 'elbow grease' :lol: . . ......

N2billet grinds until he almost sees daylight & then stops. It's a dirty job but when you finish, it sure looks good.

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I've been wanting to build a 67-68' SWB fleetside for sometime now, this thread has done me in! I've put my 61' Impala Bubbletop 409 up for sale, and the search is now on! n2billet, that truck is just sick man! SICK!:metal:

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Hhmmmm..... bubble-top..... 68..... bubble-top..... 67..... bu.....

I don't know if the scales will tip that far. A 61 on air & some 20's would sure look sweet. Got any pics?