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04-07-2012, 10:43 PM
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Tot Roddin'
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Re: Project "Popeye"
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-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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04-08-2012, 11:06 AM
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Location: Ozark, MO
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Weld-on battery box:
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'20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids
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04-09-2012, 10:04 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Rear brake line tee and new lines. I used the "easy bend" line from O'Reilly's which is cheap and easy to use. I prefer the look of steel or stainless but I have to remember its just a rusty old truck. The braided cable bulkheads at c-notch frame plate, then 90's up to the front. I wish I could test my inverted double flares before the truck is all together.
Nothing special here, but we all like pics!
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01-13-2013, 07:54 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
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1955.2 Chevy 3100, 6bt, Getrag G360 5-speed, NP205, Dana 60/70 - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536540 1992 Chevy K1500 Silverado ECSB 1965 "Crewcab" Chevelle 300 Deluxe - soon to be LBZ Duramax/4L85E powered |
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04-07-2012, 05:11 PM
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Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Looks like the move to SW MO was worth it.
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-Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
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04-07-2012, 09:32 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Lol......we know you the big cheese !!
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04-09-2012, 10:19 AM
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67cheby
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Re: Project "Popeye"
looks good
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06-17-2012, 11:55 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Rogersville MO
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Thanks for the connection. I look forward to meeting face to face soon since we are so close! (417 838 5937)
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07-29-2012, 09:55 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
I like what you're doing with this truck. May have to ummm 'borrow' some of your ideas
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08-26-2012, 11:12 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: KC, MO
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Hey Leevon...
The tire/wheel combo rocks dude!! Cant wait to see the final result. A very interesting trans you are using....seems like a great 4 speed alternative...basically a 3sp with OD....what a great option for these AD trucks. I've been searching the web and found lots of info about them....but they seem to be tuff to find. Did you find a online source or did you just find at you local bone yard?? Thanks!! Neal |
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08-27-2012, 10:14 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Thanks guys!
MaydayNeal, I'm kind of an opportunist with parts so I didn't set out to use the NP833 but one popped up on Craigslist so I grabbed it and went from there. I've seen a couple for sale since, one was on the HAMB and another one here but if you have a good junkyard they might keep an eye out. I think I posted the name of the place where I got the bellhousing, that dude was great to deal with. Even though he's out of state he might be a good resource. I also have a business card to a guy in texas who rebuilds manual transmissions and was at the Wichita swap meet this year. He had one with him...I might be able to find the card but no guarantees. I also told him what my plans for the trans are and he seemed to think it would take some abuse and if not, he could do some tricks to it.
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08-27-2012, 10:17 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Popeye has been waiting patiently in the corner...he's about to get some attention once again. I took this pic of him yesterday.
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08-27-2012, 11:45 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Glade to see you getting back at it.
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My AD Truck Build Thread 52 GMC one day laying on the running boards 2004 Chevy Crewcab. 3/5 and notched |
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09-06-2012, 04:04 PM
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Location: the middle
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Just dig in! I sat and looked a my truck for over a year cause when you start thinking about doing this and that and the other it gets freaking overwhelming. Your cab looks pretty good other than the toe board corners.
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09-06-2012, 07:14 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Make sure your brace the rest of the cab to keep it square while removing those critical corner pieces. Check your door fit as you go. Its a pain but much better than getting done and having to do it over or spend a lot of time modifying the doors.
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09-06-2012, 08:43 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Capital City B.C
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Re: Project "Popeye"
your build is very inspirational! ive read good things about the New Process 3 speed /overdrive trans. I was going to buy one for my truck but wasnt ready for it when the guy decided to sell. i now have a muncie that i plan on installing in the next week or so. im disapointed to read that the under floor brake pedal hits the clutch arm. i dont want to relocate my master and quite like it under the floor, but i also really want a four speed!!!
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09-06-2012, 08:50 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Glad to see you back on the horse. Are you buying patch panels or making your own?
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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09-11-2012, 09:46 AM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Good thread, coming nicely. Love the whitewall tyres on the earlier trucks...
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09-16-2012, 03:20 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Any decisions on the rust repair yet?
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GO BIG GREEN  GO DUCKSMEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
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09-16-2012, 09:11 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
Nope, just that it needs to be done. Thanks for all the tips...I got some motivation this weekend from the Ol Marais River Run in Ottawa, KS. 1600+ wicked cars and trucks.
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09-16-2012, 10:44 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
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09-30-2012, 08:07 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
I haven't started on the cab rust yet, but I did get the last "big" chassis task done today, which was shock mounting. I used the stock trailing arm lower mount brackets, flipped side-to-side and forward. For the uppers, I used some shock tabs on the '50 parking brake bar which has the nice driveshaft bump that clears the rear end housing perfectly. The shocks are Monroe light truck, or maybe Jeep I don't recall but they have exactly 1/2" travel after full air and dump. Plus they were inexpensive. It was a great day for fabrication, my apprentice is a little bossy though, at least when she wasn't busy squirting everything (including me) with water.
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'20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids
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09-30-2012, 09:55 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
So I was thinking, how many cars and trucks are represented in this build?
That list doesn't include NEW parts manufactured for other vehicles, such as:
I could keep going down to nuts and bolts, this is fun. The list will keep growing!
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'20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids
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10-01-2012, 02:59 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Re: Project "Popeye"
looking good, great when you have a good day on the truck. makes it so much more worth doing.
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51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com |
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10-01-2012, 09:41 PM
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Re: Project "Popeye"
sweet truck, watching this! the truck I am looking at hopefully has patina like this!
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