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Should be mocking up a factory C4 bar next week to see how it fits... then we'll go from there!

I will also take some pics of the mounts for you tomorrow... along with the turbos!:metal:

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I am waiting for some trailing arms to arrive... then we'll get some pics!:metal:

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Hey Nathan, Heads up on doing the rest of the frame and front suspension. Still need brakes and brake pump and fuel cell. Looks more like late Feb or March. Can't pull the body till the wheels clearence is set up in the rear and the front.

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Nate,
Are you gonna be mocking up a C4 sway bar for your DM C4?
I'd like to see that too so I could use that on mine if possible.

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Man that truck is gunna be whipass..
please keep the pics comming....

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Spent a couple more hours on the truck today...

Here's some pics of the motor mounts and how they adapt to the LS engine. Also some clearance pics... It is a tight fit around the rack and pinion... but it does clear everything.

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Shaved the pass. side fender (didn't have the time to strip the paint off it). Also set the core support and hood in place... then pulled out the cut-off wheel and sliced the hood apart. I will be sliding the whole skin back around 2 inches and then I will pie-cut it a small amount, and then lay the front edge back. I always liked the look of the 67-68 hoods... so this one will be sleek with some subtle changes. I will also be changing up the ridge that runs down the hood... and doing something that flows with my dash idea. Hopefully we'll see that take shape in the next few weeks.

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a few more of the hood... and a pair of T4's and their counterparts on the ground.

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A busy Saturday..

Looks very cool. I can't wait to see the hood. :metal:

Of course I can't wait to see my truck with it's '68 hood either.

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quick question for you, hopefully you didnt already answer in previous thread, what is the size of your front wheels and tires and also the backspacing? thank you and great work really like your dropmembers and looking forward to seeing your rear dropmemeber. keep up the great work.

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Wheels are 20x8.5 with an 18mm offset (that's between a 5.25 and 5.5" backspacing).

Tires are 255 35 20

Thanks for the kind words!

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Looks awesome. Cant wait to see some finished pics of the hood.

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Twin turbo? Whaoh nelly, this truck is going to scream.

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Thanks for the pics of the mounts and clearance. Now you know why i called you when i installed mine...that baby is close! Will you use the same tranny crossmember that you sent me?

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Yes...but I have a different tranny in the truck (T56)...and I had to flip the crossmember over.

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looking like fun nate... so...hows the big block dropmember coming? need a sub to use for setup on the dropmember bb and boltin rear notch? i'm only a 16 hour drive away...haha

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Hey Nathan, How long can you get away with leaving the fenders in bare metal? I started striping the paint off my cab and was going to leave them "bare", but wasn't sure how long before the rust. Could you get away with spraying a little clear coat, or epoxy primer? Thanks, Truck looks Great as Always.

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It's pretty dry out here so they can go for a while (sometimes!). I just make sure I wipe them down with wax and grease remover when I am done working on it. I like the bare metal look, so I won't spray em with epoxy until I have to!

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Get w/ Kevin(Rokcrln). He uses some stuff that is supposed to keep it from rusting for a looong time. He left his tube frame bare for like 2 years or something :crazy: like that...

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Thanks for the help, I love the bare metal, and just wanted to keep it like that until it's time for the body shop.

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I also make sure I don't touch the metal with my bare hands... and yell at anyone else that does!:lol:

You'd be amazed at how many people can't resist touching something shiny!

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I did my wheel-tubs (mini-tubs) & they're still in bare steel here in DFW (in the garage). I wipe them down w/some denatured alcohol & keep them closer to the house end of the garage vs. the door end. Worked so far (since November). It's too cold/humid for now.

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can't wait to see more progress on this. looks goods.
Now I need to get out in the garage and get my dropmember installed on my 64.

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I assume that means you got it picked up. ;)

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all your work is the best...http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...zm/THUMBUP.gif