Project: Turbo 250

[brn agn]

Now we are talking! Great work! Step back and take it all in...then get back at it!

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

That's lookin Super COOOOL !!

Thanks!

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

Found the interior colors.......what color is the exterior?

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Aqua Blue Metallic

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

really starting to take shape

Thanks! I feel like it is taking forever!

Originally Posted by NewType72

man that truck has the meanest rake i love it love it love it get her together!

It sits like that because it lays the crossmember in the front but I did not notch the rear due to frame strength with the gooseneck hitch in the rear. I do like a little rake to the truck though I think it gives it a more aggressive look!

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Don't say that! You'll be working on this thing for the better part of another decade.

Sorry Mike. Couldn't resist.

Congrats on getting some color on it.

LMAO! I think I will get another one before I tear this one apart again! Thanks!

Originally Posted by brn agn

Now we are talking! Great work! Step back and take it all in...then get back at it!

I had to step back a few times today while I was putting the rear bumper and hitch on and finish bending the brake lines to the new master cylinder. It really made me feel like I was accomplishing something finally.

[longbed67]

Also got the Curt Class IV hitch installed today and mocked up the rear bumper and brackets. It is the perfect height with my Class IV adjustable receiver.

[trummjo]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Thanks! As soon as I get the cab painted and on the truck I can start wiring everything.

You mean so I can wire everything... And yes, I did make this profile up just to say that .

And by the way... here's a better image of your gauge panel with all of the holes. When its through machining later this week, i'll start wiring and re-post a photo.

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by trummjo

You mean so I can wire everything... And yes, I did make this profile up just to say that .

And by the way... here's a better image of your gauge panel with all of the holes. When its through machining later this week, i'll start wiring and re-post a photo.

LMAO! Yes Mr. Trumm you will be doing the wiring! Because you are the master of wiring and programing! Thanks for posting the pic! I'm suprised you didn't pull out the icon on me! That is usually your style!

[slick copper]

Dude! Looking awesome! That blue is awesome man. Did you already get the bed fixed? Or did I miss that? And I was wondering if you were gonna do the top of the cab white or another color, or leave it blue? Good job though man.

[longbed67]

Thanks Raymond, I started fixing the bed by popping out the large dents and the bending the fender sides back out, but most of it is the angle of the lighting on the shots so you cant see the damage And I am keeping the whole truck blue. I might run a couple of fine lines of pin stripping but that would be about it.

[slick copper]

Cool! I'd done the same thing on the pics! Can't wait to see this thing together. And you're definately gonna have to post video of that I6 running!

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

I thought you fixed the bed too. In the pics it looks good. still can't believe that was transported so carelessly.

[FrankieD]

Just found your thread nice work! Been to Monroe many times for Cheese Days when visiting my sister, she lived in Oneco on old 26 in the first house going south on the west side with the big garage. I"ll be watching, love the 6 banger.

[66redw/white]

love this build. its fantastic. youre doin a hell of a job too man. the straight six is what i love the most about the whole thing

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

I thought you fixed the bed too. In the pics it looks good. still can't believe that was transported so carelessly.

Yeah, I have a bunch of body work to do on it yet. Its really a shame.

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Just found your thread nice work! Been to Monroe many times for Cheese Days when visiting my sister, she lived in Oneco on old 26 in the first house going south on the west side with the big garage. I"ll be watching, love the 6 banger.

My dad grew up on a farm outside of Oneco... small world!

Originally Posted by 66redw/white

love this build. its fantastic. youre doin a hell of a job too man. the straight six is what i love the most about the whole thing

Thanks! I like L6 too not everyone hotroding them so it kind of makes it a little bit of a rare breed.

[FrankieD]

Thanks! I like L6 too not everyone hotroding them so it kind of makes it a little bit of a rare breed.[/QUOTE]

The GMC big 6 was the engine of choice for a lot of the early Hot Roders in the 50's.

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by FrankieD

Thanks! I like L6 too not everyone hotroding them so it kind of makes it a little bit of a rare breed.

The GMC big 6 was the engine of choice for a lot of the early Hot Roders in the 50's.[/QUOTE]

Yeah... I dont doubt it! At the time I just decided to keep the 250 then I didnt have to go looking for anything else. I considered doing an LS swap but the price was the same as doing my 250, and I think the 250 has a little more wow factor, JMHO!

[66redw/white]

i read the whole thread the other day from beginning to current but i forgot... what trans are you gonna be running in this sucker? i just picked up my t-5 from the shop today is what made me think to ask

[longbed67]

NP435 4 speed on the floor. It is a pretty heavy duty trans, and with the 3.07 rear gears the ratios come out pretty nice. I will post an excel file on monday when I get back in town of the RPM band in each gear. The T5 (even the world class T5) would not hold up to the power or pulling capabilities of this truck. And my budget was not enough to purchase a custom built tranny. If for some reason the final drive is still pushing too many RPM's I can switch out the rear gears for the set of 2.76's I have on the shelf.

[kvn1011]

Subscribed! Everything looks great!
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[longbed67]

Thanks!

[longbed67]

Blocked all of the fenders and doors completed the bodywork, now just have to finish sanding off the rest of the paint and shoot the epoxy tomorrow. I also was able to finish the window tinting with a 35% tint

[longbed67]

More pics...

[XxCHEVYMANxX]

Nice work ! I love my stud welder, big time saver.

[Bomp]

Looks great. Will check back to see more.

[NewType72]

so wait what do you have goin on with the holes in the front of the fenders that's an odd looking hole diff side markers to be put on??

[slick copper]

Nice progress! Can't wait to see a pic of that blue on a fender! Update for Copper got him moved into his new home. I got a couple pics. Have to upload and post on my thread.
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[longbed67]

Originally Posted by XxCHEVYMANxX

Nice work ! I love my stud welder, big time saver.

I wasnt sure if it would be worth it since I dont have much body work to be done, but it was definately worth it when all my bondo is less than 1/16"

Originally Posted by Bomp

Looks great. Will check back to see more.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by NewType72

so wait what do you have goin on with the holes in the front of the fenders that's an odd looking hole diff side markers to be put on??

My 67 came from the factory with the same signals as the 68's did.

Originally Posted by slick copper

Nice progress! Can't wait to see a pic of that blue on a fender! Update for Copper got him moved into his new home. I got a couple pics. Have to upload and post on my thread.
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I cant wait to see it either It will be a couple days with all the block sanding done. I am looking forward to seeing your new shop/ garage!