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CHIZZLER 11-08-2012 10:00 PM

1940 "project moonshine"
 
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Well here we go.found this truck in august on cl.po wanted $3500 for it with a chevelle 12 bolt.got it for $2000 and a case of beer.he wanted some moonshine but none was to be had.motor tranny and front suspension was already removed.started gathering parts and talked to justin (scotts hot rods) and went with another ifs air bag setup for the front and 4-bar for the back.found a nice little used summit 383 stroker.we started working on it about 2 weeks ago and quickly realized we needed to channel the body 2" to get it right.that turned into alot more work but i think worth it.clearance is great in the front but in the rear were gonna have to raise the fenders a couple inches and add to the bottoms.this kinda work is no problem for my buddy bruce at vintage rod barn in woodburn.more to come.chizzler

CHIZZLER 11-08-2012 10:22 PM

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Few more from last night.

old yelr 11-08-2012 11:35 PM

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Looks good! Are you going to stick with the GMC grill?

CHIZZLER 11-08-2012 11:59 PM

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yes.i also have the gmc top piece for the grill.

72BlckButy 11-09-2012 12:02 AM

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Killer.... love it!

63 & 64 Bowties 11-09-2012 09:37 AM

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Love it. Great patina.

Scottshotrods 11-09-2012 11:36 AM

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Looks great!!!!!!

Justin

old yelr 11-09-2012 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CHIZZLER (Post 5692989)
yes.i also have the gmc top piece for the grill.

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Looks awesome!! I have a '40 I'm collecting parts for, hoping to get it going in the next year or so. What are you planning on running for the power train and wheels?

CHIZZLER 11-09-2012 05:23 PM

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383 stroker with 3 deuce.700r4.wheels are wheel vintiques.15x5 and 15x7.

old yelr 11-09-2012 07:42 PM

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Nice! looking forward to watching the progress on this one!

CHIZZLER 11-10-2012 11:06 PM

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couple pics.got the bed mocked up at about stock height.raised the fenders up about 3 1/2" to clear the tires.were going to add some to the bottom of the fenders to meet up with the running boards.

72BlckButy 11-10-2012 11:18 PM

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Love it!

Puropedo 11-11-2012 02:58 AM

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Beautiful truck and work done to it, love the patina and the suspension mod, would you mind telling us how much was the IFS kit and what options came with it?

CHIZZLER 11-11-2012 12:39 PM

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Scotts hot rods front ifs kit with bags,sway bar,tubular adjustable upper a-arms,2" drop spindles.as far as price check there web site.they do member discounts also.

Scottshotrods 11-12-2012 11:44 AM

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The intake you are going to run is bad ass!!!!!

Justin

hopped up 11-12-2012 12:07 PM

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Dope truck !! Soo glad youre keepinv the fenders and running boards. Wish i could find the fenders for my 36
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scotts72heavyhalf 11-12-2012 10:29 PM

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Looks awesome so far:metal: We will have to stop by and see it some time:chevy:

CHIZZLER 11-12-2012 11:59 PM

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thanks guys.scott anytime.

Dieselholic92 11-13-2012 09:26 PM

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Looks awesome!

99-LS1-SS 11-15-2012 09:16 PM

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That is a bad ass looking truck! Nice build.

CHIZZLER 11-16-2012 08:13 PM

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few update pics.got the rear bumper fit.looks to be a 50s front bumper with splash pan.fits pretty good.didn't like the way the 40s bumper fit the back.got this one with the truck.got the motor mounts set with the stroker and 700r4.we were able to set it really low to keep the tranny tunnel to a minimum.chizzler

CHIZZLER 11-26-2012 12:02 AM

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couple updates.took the seat pan out to work on the tunnel for the drive line.also got the frame mount master/booster in place and built a tranny crossmember and mocked up factory column and steering wheel.more to come.chizzler.

NEWFISHER 11-26-2012 12:28 AM

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Looks great! I would get so much done in a space like that, the driveway in front of the house sucks

CHIZZLER 11-26-2012 01:21 AM

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im very lucky to be able to work on my projects in a shop that has everything.probably one of the best hot rod shops in portland area (woodburn)and its all his.thanks.

Chris. 12-06-2012 10:42 PM

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This thing is awesome!


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