Film Guy Project Build Thread........

[SCOTI]

Checked on it last night. Another round of bed mods are almost complete. They revised the way the bed floor was raised for a 'more professional' result. The previous method was simple & effective but not the quality that a truck of this caliber deserves.

They also started doing some cab repair that wasn't noticed when the truck was in paint (older/previous paint). I intended to take some pics but my camera battery was about dead.

[68 short step]

ttt, we need an update with pics

[SCOTI]

I know the project has slowed slightly but they're still trying to push forward regardless. I don't think much has been done over the last couple of weeks as other projects w/immediate pay-off were a focus vs. the long term builds.

[LOW DOUGH]

Can't wait to see this one finished. Going to be nice.

[LUV2XCLR8]

<----- Extremely Jelous

[1sik52]

More updated pics!!!!!!!

[SCOTI]

It's not a focus @ the shop right now during the holiday buzz. Maybe he'll start back up in the spring.

[Rollie396]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Checked on it last night. Another round of bed mods are almost complete. They revised the way the bed floor was raised for a 'more professional' result. The previous method was simple & effective but not the quality that a truck of this caliber deserves.

They also started doing some cab repair that wasn't noticed when the truck was in paint (older/previous paint). I intended to take some pics but my camera battery was about dead.

I'm assuming they're taking the hard way out with the bed.I give them kudos for that!
I needed to raise my floor just over 2" to clear my minor drop,but I didn't want to cut a hole in my new wood floor and I didn't like the looks of the most common method of a raised floor.
Now,after alot of cutting and roughly 30' of welding,I have a very stock looking bed that clears everything.
I can't wait to see your project finished!

[see ten]

Lookin good! Was the backspacing of the wheels ever mentioned?? I thought I saw the back posted but not the front.

Thanks

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by see ten

Lookin good! Was the backspacing of the wheels ever mentioned?? I thought I saw the back posted but not the front.

Thanks

I asked a while back but he wasn't sure. I know the rear is narrowed slightly & based on my 'semi-formal' measurements (using a tape measure w/the wheel/tire mounted on the truck & sitting on the ground), I estimated the BS-ing to be between 6-7".

My 68 had 20x10/s w/5.50"bs & stock width rear housing. FilmGuy said his wheels are 12.5" wide so with a stock width rear that would require roughly 8.0"bs. Subtract the difference for the narrowed rear (1-2" per side, he couldn't remember for sure), that puts you @ 6.00bs".

The question/unknown is whether the narrowed measurement is based off of a 67-70 housing or a more likely 71-72 housing which is slightly wider.

[66chevy PROSTREET]

i think the 572 needs a procharger on it!
sweet truck.

[djw32]

This is one hell of a truck!

[SCOTI]

They were re-working the widened rear tubs on my last visit @ the shop (2-21-09). They're still moving forward . . ..... after taking one step back (seems to be a familiar pace many board projects follow).

[BigShoe24]

SCOTI,

Any idea of what the width and back spacing might be on the front wheels? As always, truck looks great!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by BigShoe24

SCOTI,

Any idea of what the width and back spacing might be on the front wheels? As always, truck looks great!

Fronts are 10" wide w/a 'guestimated' 5.50"BS.

[djw32]

Filmguy or Scoti,
Is the rear running drop blocks? I read that it has kp notch, cpp trailing arms, and ece crossmember. The stance looks damn perfect!

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by djw32

Filmguy or Scoti,
Is the rear running drop blocks? I read that it has kp notch, cpp trailing arms, and ece crossmember. The stance looks damn perfect!

Yes, the rear is using the CPP alum lowering blocks (1.5" I believe). It also has the KP step-notch & CPP arms/crossmember. My last trip out (2-weeks now), they were just about done on the 'new' rear tubs. I should be visiting them soon.....

[djw32]

Scoti,
Can you confirm that 1.5" drop? Also, next time you are down by the truck, pictures never hurt

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by djw32

Scoti,
Can you confirm that 1.5" drop? Also, next time you are down by the truck, pictures never hurt

I went to see what was happening @ the shop on Saturday. The truck wasn't being stored in the same area where it was the last time & I didn't see any of the 'items' that were stashed @ the shop for the build. I'm not sure it it's now in the paint area or if it went home for a while.

I was going to ask the guys about it but they were busy assembling the interior on a Rambler wagon that is scheduled to debut @ Good-Guys Delmar. Maybe next time I'm out there I can find out for sure. If you need the info sooner, try sending a PM to the owner (board member Film Guy).

[Retro68]

Your truck certainly is one of the nicest. You must spend many sleepless nights pre planning your project. You would be a tough opponent in a chess match. Good luck with the rest of your build. You have nicely exploited the true styling image of the C-10.

[ERIK D]

Great build my friend.
Just to let you know that if u are using a fat man fab front end,u might bust your shockwaves.it looks like your front end is very similar to mine,thus,thats what just happen to me.the waves rub on the bracket that holds them in place and over time they will bust.i just installed new ones and b4 i did that,i trimmed those brackets off 1.5 in on each side(4cuts).
If u have any questions let me know.7045268447
by the way,one bag busted while at red lite,so i was very lucky;that light was on the ramp b4 getting on the freeway here in charlotte.

[n2billet]

The cross member has been modified (moved up) and all the associated brackets have been "tweaked" to correct the rubbing. But you are right, they will rub if your not careful. Good info to share!

Originally Posted by ERIK D

Great build my friend.
Just to let you know that if u are using a fat man fab front end,u might bust your shockwaves.it looks like your front end is very similar to mine,thus,thats what just happen to me.the waves rub on the bracket that holds them in place and over time they will bust.i just installed new ones and b4 i did that,i trimmed those brackets off 1.5 in on each side(4cuts).
If u have any questions let me know.7045268447
by the way,one bag busted while at red lite,so i was very lucky;that light was on the ramp b4 getting on the freeway here in charlotte.

[Film Guy]

Hi Guys,
I'm back. I know it's been a while. Sorry about my absence. I had some personal issues to resolve before I could bring any attention to my project. I dodged a bullet. I should rephrase that, I dodged a cannon ball. I went through a divorce. I'm not going to sit here and write a bunch of bad things about my x. We shared a lot of good times together. But in the end she threatened to take my project away. It didn't work! I got to keep it. There has been some progress though. I will snap a few pics and post them soon.

[68shortbed]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Glad to hear that things are behind you now and you still have your beautiful truck. Can't wait to see your progress.

[66chevy PROSTREET]

when i have troubles, i buy parts! can't wait to see more!