Project U S Army Sargent Slam

[fredscarryall]

Made a rough template of the set back part of the firewall.

[fredscarryall]

After I cut the firewall. I put the cab back on and moved everything forward. Wheels set right were I want it.

[fredscarryall]

I going to do satin black bed strips, polished stainless bolt and black stained wood. Like this

[ptc]

That wood looks sic! Looks almost like the plastic wood products they have out there nowadays....

[fredscarryall]

Went with a black primer coat. It's nice to see one color

[fredscarryall]

Front view. Just need to paint the inner fenders and radiator surround

[fredscarryall]

Got the trans cover today. It's going to fit pretty good. I just have to wait for the firewall to come next week. Then I will split and adjust the upper part of the trans cover after I install the firewall.

[fredscarryall]

Made a guy an offer on ebay today and got a good deal on an older air ride technologies system

[fredscarryall]

To keep with the army theme. I got an army foot locker to mount in the bed for the air ride system. I just need to paint it drab.

[fredscarryall]

I got a gas can mount on the running board like it had when in was used in the army.

[fredscarryall]

Instead of going with a 5 gallon gas can. I got a tool box the looks like a jerry can.

[fredscarryall]

Like this

[youngrodder]

Looks good, I too used those rear inner fenders on my 48. I also need a trands tunnel and I don't like the one I made. What was the EBay seller's name from the one you bought?

Thanks
Marc

[fredscarryall]

I got my trans cover used for $50. The new one are $125. Direct sheet metal part number cv225. If you go to ebay and type cv225. They are $125 and about $40 for shipping.

[big_moss]

good lookin build man ill follow along for it

[54 LS-3100]

The build is looking good. Definately along for the ride.

Youngrodder, here is the flEBAY link -->

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Pickup...IBQnHw&vxp=mtr

[youngrodder]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

I got my trans cover used for $50. The new one are $125. Direct sheet metal part number cv225. If you go to ebay and type cv225. They are $125 and about $40 for shipping.

Originally Posted by 54 LS-3100

The build is looking good. Definately along for the ride.

Youngrodder, here is the flEBAY link -->

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Chevy-Pickup...IBQnHw&vxp=mtr

Thanks guys, after seeing the price now I remember why I tried to make my own. I think I will still go that route.

Marc

[fredscarryall]

Got my firewall. Tomorrow we weld it in.

[fredscarryall]

My buddy Chris came over and removed the rest of the firewall and screwed in the new one. Just have to weld it up.

[fredscarryall]

Drivers

[fredscarryall]

Passanger

[rtinniste]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

My buddy Chris got the headers,power steering,inner front fenders,fenders on today. Mocked up the radiator surround and radiator. Welded the rear cab mounts and bolted the cab to the frame. We got about a spray can height between the bottom of the fender and the ground with the airbag aired out.

Whats holding the front end up from setting the fender on the ground? Was it the height you mounted the cab or are the lower arms hitting the frame? Just curious because i want to get mine to lay out completely flat. Badass build by the way man

[fredscarryall]

I have 1 inch of bump stop left after I cut them on the lower control arms. I am planning on putting in my 2 inch drop sprindles. That will get the fenders to touch the ground. No the control arms are not hitting the frame. The cab mounts are 3 1/4" off the frame.

[fredscarryall]

Pic of the cab mounts

[rtinniste]

Originally Posted by fredscarryall

I have 1 inch of bump stop left after I cut them on the lower control arms. I am planning on putting in my 2 inch drop sprindles. That will get the fenders to touch the ground. No the control arms are not hitting the frame. The cab mounts are 3 1/4" off the frame.

Ahh that explains it! I was worried at first i wanted to avoid a trans tunnel like the plague but want to lay sidesteps. I have 2 inch drop spindles just waiting on control arms right now to install everything. What height tire are you running if you don't mind me asking?