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smbrouss70

02-28-2014 06:45 PM

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Look for post by "billneumiller", he is the truck's owner.

darkhorse970

02-28-2014 08:46 PM

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http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...psf3sieuff.jpg

Tinkermc

02-28-2014 09:26 PM

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Had 2 check back in and admire the progress, which there has been a boat load. Seeing the inside of the wheels above would be nice.

darkhorse970

02-28-2014 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970 (Post 6463361)

I'm still working on engine/trans accessories and connection in preparation for mounting and mocking up the cab. More on that later.

I am also trying to make decisions on initial wheel and tire setup and would like opinions on this idea. As mentioned earlier I have a nice set of factory '68 dogdish hubcaps that I'd like to run on this concept initially, i will probably have a set of 18/20 billets on here down the road.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ps22146755.jpg

My original plan was to mini-tub the bed(~5" tub) and run 15x7/15x10 steelies painted body color with a fairly wide and sticky rear tire on the rear (325/50/15 Mickey Thompson ET Street Drag Radials?) but these have my proverbial wheels turning.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...ps1d9a5f94.jpg

Circle Racing 108 Series in 18x8 and either 18x11 or 20x9.5 with some wider tire in the 29" tall range. I think I would either paint the centers or the entire wheel. I should add that none of these options will have a really deep look, as I'm running a stock width '68 rearend converted to 5 lug. I will order wheels with appropriate backspace to fit the tires under the fenders.

Thoughts?

This is the best pic I've found of this wheel. I would paint yhem either white or silver, depending on my paint color.

darkhorse970

07-17-2014 07:16 AM

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Not alot of progress lately, but I did stumble across a Doug Nash Overdrive unit at Petit Jean Swap Meet. It bolts in place of the T400 tail shaft housing, has .80 OD gear ratio, can be controlled electrically through a switch, and is rated up to 35,000 GVW vehicles. I think it will be a nice addition that will allow me to run 3.73 axle gears and still cruise comfortably on the highway.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...pscfkvzvzr.jpg

Tx Firefighter

07-17-2014 10:09 AM

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I guess there was a time when Gear Vendors didn't completely own the add on overdrive market. What a great find. Vintage parts are good parts.

jlsanborn

07-17-2014 11:11 AM

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How cool is that!

darkhorse970

07-17-2014 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter (Post 6764565)

I guess there was a time when Gear Vendors didn't completely own the add on overdrive market. What a great find. Vintage parts are good parts.

Another thing about that unit that you'll appreciate is that when it is cleaned, sealed back up, all new switches, harness, etc...I will be into it for less that the core charge on a 4L80. Not bad in my opinion!

67chevy1series

07-17-2014 02:14 PM

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Man this truck keeps getting more and more badass I always love to see this thread up again!

darkhorse970

11-03-2014 09:20 PM

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Finished up all of the metal work on the cab and got it sealed up with epoxy primer.

darkhorse970

11-03-2014 09:27 PM

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Another angle, now the real fun begins with bodywork!

67chevy1series

11-03-2014 10:19 PM

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Looks great! Keep it up, love what your plans are

darkhorse970

11-10-2014 07:16 PM

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I got the Lizard Skin Heat and Sound Control sprayed on my cab floor pan. We sprayed it inside and out.

Bishops Trucks

11-10-2014 07:31 PM

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Nice work, I'll be in this to the end.

mcbassin

11-11-2014 09:00 AM

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Very nice work on the cab!

aggie91

11-11-2014 10:17 AM

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Looks really good!

darkhorse970

11-11-2014 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 6913992)

Looks really good!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin (Post 6913940)

Very nice work on the cab!

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Originally Posted by Bishops Trucks (Post 6913320)

Nice work, I'll be in this to the end.

Thanks for the encouragement guys! We are making progress again, so I am motivated to keep it going and get this thing on the road.

darkhorse970

02-15-2015 07:01 PM

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Making some progress, it actually looks like a truck again.

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l1...psicn2fiqd.jpg

GSFMECH

02-15-2015 08:46 PM

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Looks good Keith!!

gdavis

02-16-2015 02:07 AM

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coming along real sweet

mcbassin

02-17-2015 09:31 AM

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Very nice progress!

Low68

02-18-2015 09:05 PM

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Cab looks great. Do you have any advise on spraying the lizard skin? I have it sitting on the shelf waiting to spray on my cab.

darkhorse970

02-18-2015 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Low68 (Post 7055236)

Cab looks great. Do you have any advise on spraying the lizard skin? I have it sitting on the shelf waiting to spray on my cab.

The Lizard Skin sprayed out really easy. I used the gun that comes with the kit. After a little adjustment to get the texture like we wanted, there was nothing to it.

jlsanborn

02-19-2015 12:16 AM

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Man that thing looks great! Is that a resto'd air filter housing or aftermarket? Exactly what I'm looking for.

darkhorse970

02-19-2015 06:55 AM

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It's an OEM air cleaner that has been repainted.

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