Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb

[BigDaddyV]

New Page, must have Pics!
Got plus-nuts installed and the High hump bolted in,
Until I can get more panels to weld in.

[BigDaddyV]

Well I got Some AWESOME News!
My dad is giving me a new motor!
I wasn't quite sold on the BBC for my truck, but still wanted the power and drive-ability.
So I was talking to him yesterday and he had built a 1970 Corvette HO 350 for his 68 that he had and ended up selling the Truck before installing the motor.
The Beauty has been setting on a stand in his Garage waiting for a home...
He asked if I would be interested...
(hummm, Motor Built by my Dad... Great HP, ... Drive-Ability,... How can I turn that down!?!?!?)
Yall give me your Opinion,...




More Pic to come. Along with full Specs.

[nlped]

Sweet!!!

[Hardesty454]

Nice heads!

[BigDaddyV]

Thanks Guys. My vision is finally coming together! And a huge thanks to my Dad

[Gor77]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Thanks Guys. My vision is finally coming together! And a huge thanks to my Dad

Great Dad!!!

[BigDaddyV]

Yes Sir! One of a kind awesome guy!

[BigDaddyV]

Nothing major to report, ....
But I got Pictures!
First I do need ya'llz opinion.
Red Or White?

Oh and the Glove box door, ashtry, and Gauge pod are all being shipped to Pinstripe Chris to be (Artisticly) Painted... Im letting him Draw / Paint whatever he wants on them.
Next, I have been Stripping Paint off my cab...
OMG!!! There are at least 7 layers! It has never been stripped before and it has been painted a number of times. UGH!
I figured I had better strip it to find out exactly what is under the top coats....
Unfortunately I have already found rust and a few dents. But nothing that can't be fixed.
The worst of the rust...

and some clean metal...

and some more cleaned metal... kinda hard to see, but you get the picture.

[BigDaddyV]

not much news, rain has been keeping me from working on the truck...
Did get some really nice badges for my fenders from a board member!
Very nice! Thanks Scotts72heavyhalf

[Mikeeal33]

Nice lookin badges. That 350 is a friggin beauty!!!

[litew8]

Red or white? For me, guess it'd depend on the color scheme overall. But if you're asking 'red or white' - which cluster to use, I'd keep it year specific.

[Bennett68C10]

That is a really nice looking motor

[BigDaddyV]

Well both clusters are 72, so I can use either and it be correct. The Interior will be viper red metal w/ black leather seats and console. But my gauge pod, ashtray, and glove box door are all being detailed by pinstripe Chris. Mostly white art, with hints of red on a black background.

[BigDaddyV]

well I have some new pics of my motor wit a few details that make it special... I know I'm special too. I have my helmet on.
Real nice lower clearance

Plently of clearance past where the bell housing will be

Nice motor mount clearance


sexy Valve covers, Brand new/OEM

Some Holley action

Comp Rollers

And.... is that a Snow Flake?

[Slick67]

Love those finned aluminum Corvette valve covers!! Nice project bro! Keep moving along!

[BigDaddyV]

Thank you! I'm trying, got a few things to post this weekend. Small projects. Still working on my frame deal.

[keh27]

nice build as well, I want to keep track.

[BigDaddyV]

Thank you sir!
Well do have some bad news, the deal on the frame fell threw.
But life goes on. I will still move forwad with my Plans and Soon I'll be ordering my PB stuffs.

[BigDaddyV]

Make sure you check out Pbfab FB page for the give away
https://www.facebook.com/pbfab/posts...559309?fref=nf
Hope I win to get more awesomeness in my rig.

[67cheby]

sweet.....now lets see some progress !

[BigDaddyV]

Thanks for the incouragement Mike.
I'm trying to get some stuff rollin. Hopefully some real progress will take place.
I did get some patch panels for my cab from a board member,
but ran out of weld wire... lol and am working on filling holes in my frame.
Pics soon.

[BigDaddyV]

I know I have let all you guys down and not posted anything in a while. I promise, If I can get pics by this weekend, I will post all the wonderful progress... if you can call it that, that has transpired over the holidays. I can say it is moving in the right direction! With the help of 3 awesome peeps in my life. Updates soon!

[VWNate1]

We'll be here waiting ! .

[BigDaddyV]

Here goes....
Man I just can't believe how much I have been bless the last couple of weeks, And all of it has been parts for my Truck!!!!
First I met a really awesome guys at the Sparks of Insanity Show in B-ham and later at a small show in Pell City. Drew, @ Every Last Detail! Killer guy, With one Wicked Truck!

He has hooked me up with all kinds of goodies!

[BigDaddyV]

And a new set of side windows, tinted. And a new set of fenders! He owns a body shop and he will be doing my body work. I'm gonna try to learn as much as I can during the process.
Also My Dad hooked me up with my first Christmas present this year! I'll let the pictures speak for them selves....


WOOHOO!!!!
I also talked to my bud over in Japan and he is gonna hook me up by designing and building the insert for my Controller, kinda along these lines...

I also rebuilt my steering column to the best of my abilty, well with the limited info I could find. still need some new bushings for it. but it turned out great.