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UKNOWME · 01-05-2015, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by mikentosh

That's a 14-inch version of the Camaro/Corvette "Comfort Grip" wheel. I think I got mine off eBay, but googling around I found this:

http://www.camarocentral.com/1967_19...4_p/ste-96.htm

Thank you

Jonboy · 01-05-2015, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikentosh

That's a 14-inch version of the Camaro/Corvette "Comfort Grip" wheel. I think I got mine off eBay, but googling around I found this:

http://www.camarocentral.com/1967_19...4_p/ste-96.htm

I put the full sized version of this on my old '74. I found the skinny rim a bit uncomfortable (to my liking, anyhow). I found a '79 Corvette wheel on ebay, that came with all of the horn button/adapter hardware, and it looks great. It is a 14" diameter, but leather wrapped. I don't have a link, but search '79 Corvette steering wheel and it should pop up.

mikentosh · 01-05-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

I put the full sized version of this on my old '74. I found the skinny rim a bit uncomfortable (to my liking, anyhow). I found a '79 Corvette wheel on ebay, that came with all of the horn button/adapter hardware, and it looks great. It is a 14" diameter, but leather wrapped. I don't have a link, but search '79 Corvette steering wheel and it should pop up.

I'm going to start with this one, but I have the same concerns about the thickness. My next option will be the 70's Firebird wheel. I see that they are making a really nice reproduction of that one now.

stepside83 · 01-05-2015, 11:10 PM

this is a sick truck cant wait for more

Hertzdaddy · 01-08-2015, 10:49 AM

Love the build. Would like to do something like this to my 73 Jimmy one day, although at a much lower level than this build.

I'm curious as to why you went with a 4-link in the back as opposed to an IRS, given the handling goals for the truck.

mikentosh · 01-08-2015, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Hertzdaddy

Love the build. Would like to do something like this to my 73 Jimmy one day, although at a much lower level than this build.

I'm curious as to why you went with a 4-link in the back as opposed to an IRS, given the handling goals for the truck.

My original plans were to go IRS but all three chassis shops I talked to convinced me otherwise. Roadster Shop guys thought that only driving at 10/10ths on the track would it be noticeable, so it really wasn't worth the $8k upgrade charge

RS's cantilevered rear IRS looks absolutely amazing and I would love to have that, but it would have killed all the utility of the bed which I do plan to haul stuff in.

Jonboy · 01-08-2015, 11:48 PM

Sorry for the lousy cell phone pic, but this is the wheel I ended up with

mikentosh · 01-09-2015, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonboy

Sorry for the lousy cell phone pic, but this is the wheel I ended up with

I like that one too. Giving me some ideas...

rball716 · 01-10-2015, 11:33 AM

I'm using one of those wheels after seeing yours. That looks like the perfect blend of stock-ish plus sport. Hopefully the thicker wheel feels as nice as I'm thinking it would.

tommys72 · 01-11-2015, 09:42 PM

wow!!

Jewbacca · 01-12-2015, 08:55 PM

Take that thing on the power tour you'll make the cover of Hotrod.

mikentosh · 01-13-2015, 03:27 AM

Well I think I have the motor plans all sorted out and ordered up. Hope to see the short block arriving in the next 3-4 weeks. Going with a stroker LS3 which should be a nice bump in power from the stock motor. It will be my first LS motor build so I'm pretty excited about that. Decided tonight to ditch the GM ECU/wiring harness for a Holley Dominator EFI setup instead. I like the self-learning features and the editor interface seems comfortable to me. Dominator setup worked out well for the Roadkill guys on the Crusher Camaro during their trip across the US, so I'm feeling confident in running this for the power tour

Stopped by the shop on the way home to check on a few things and really started to notice things coming together: materials have arrived for the engine bay work, cab is all cut open and ready for cage install, and the stereo boxes are starting to take shape.

Grabbed a photo of driver's side with all the body parts attached. Looks ready to drive

cfan10 · 01-13-2015, 01:07 PM

^loving the rims! What are the specs? Thanks.

mikentosh · 01-29-2015, 02:59 AM

One of our project goals is to even up the weight distribution, so we have concentrated on trying to shed excess weight from the front end. One very cool idea Wes came up with is a custom aluminum core support. This will shed weight, allow us to run a bigger radiator and coolers, and allow for an inside hood release combined with the '74 grille.

The finished product showed up today...

Lots of room for the radiator and oil/trans/steering coolers

aggie91 · 01-29-2015, 11:04 AM

Nice!

don81 · 01-29-2015, 12:42 PM

Amazing build and I love watching the pictures roll on in. The bod blows me away as how everything is done with the idea of making it look stock.

82ZZZR · 02-02-2015, 06:45 PM

That's a work of art!

SCOTI · 02-02-2015, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mikentosh

One of our project goals is to even up the weight distribution, so we have concentrated on trying to shed excess weight from the front end. One very cool idea Wes came up with is a custom aluminum core support. This will shed weight, allow us to run a bigger radiator and coolers, and allow for an inside hood release combined with the '74 grille.

Is the core support a one-off piece or a new offering from AutoRad?

mikentosh · 02-02-2015, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTI

Is the core support a one-off piece or a new offering from AutoRad?

Its a one-off piece for now. Wes is considering doing a limited run of them for others. Its a fairly custom piece though in that it fits a 70's Trans-Am radiator size (bigger than the truck) and will hopefully allow the 73-74 grill to work with an internal hood release latch

83swb · 02-02-2015, 07:53 PM

I have to pick my jaw up off the floor every time I take a look at your build, incredible.

mikentosh · 05-27-2015, 10:44 AM

We are bringing Cannonball C10 out to the Goodguys show in Pleasanton next Saturday (May 30). Unfortunately we are way behind schedule, but it will be nice to get it outside for the first time even if its still in primer 😊

moneyeater · 05-27-2015, 10:47 AM

Wish i could see it in person!

mikentosh · 05-27-2015, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by moneyeater

Wish i could see it in person!

Well I guess we'll just have to bring it to Germany when we are done 😃 I'd love to take it for a couple of laps around Nurburgring.

Low Elco · 05-27-2015, 12:51 PM

Damn, this thing gets more awesome every time I look at it. Wish I didn't have plans this weekend. Top shelf work.

Low Elco · 05-27-2015, 12:54 PM

Do you or the shop post in FB/IG? Would love to see more.

01-05-2015, 11:10 PM	#179
stepside83 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: butler pa Posts: 328	Re: Project Cannonball C10 this is a sick truck cant wait for more

01-08-2015, 10:49 AM	#180
Hertzdaddy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montpelier, VA Posts: 315	Re: Project Cannonball C10 Love the build. Would like to do something like this to my 73 Jimmy one day, although at a much lower level than this build. I'm curious as to why you went with a 4-link in the back as opposed to an IRS, given the handling goals for the truck.

01-08-2015, 11:48 PM	#182
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Project Cannonball C10 Sorry for the lousy cell phone pic, but this is the wheel I ended up with Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

01-10-2015, 11:33 AM	#184
rball716 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 24	Re: Project Cannonball C10 I'm using one of those wheels after seeing yours. That looks like the perfect blend of stock-ish plus sport. Hopefully the thicker wheel feels as nice as I'm thinking it would. __________________ Pie rule. Everything takes 3.14 times longer than expected to complete -INSIDIOUS '86

01-11-2015, 09:42 PM	#185
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Project Cannonball C10 wow!! __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son

01-12-2015, 08:55 PM	#186
Jewbacca Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn Park MN Posts: 44	Re: Project Cannonball C10 Take that thing on the power tour you'll make the cover of Hotrod.

01-13-2015, 03:27 AM	#187
mikentosh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 406	Re: Project Cannonball C10 Well I think I have the motor plans all sorted out and ordered up. Hope to see the short block arriving in the next 3-4 weeks. Going with a stroker LS3 which should be a nice bump in power from the stock motor. It will be my first LS motor build so I'm pretty excited about that. Decided tonight to ditch the GM ECU/wiring harness for a Holley Dominator EFI setup instead. I like the self-learning features and the editor interface seems comfortable to me. Dominator setup worked out well for the Roadkill guys on the Crusher Camaro during their trip across the US, so I'm feeling confident in running this for the power tour Stopped by the shop on the way home to check on a few things and really started to notice things coming together: materials have arrived for the engine bay work, cab is all cut open and ready for cage install, and the stereo boxes are starting to take shape. Grabbed a photo of driver's side with all the body parts attached. Looks ready to drive

01-13-2015, 01:07 PM	#188
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01-29-2015, 02:59 AM	#189
mikentosh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 406	Re: Project Cannonball C10 One of our project goals is to even up the weight distribution, so we have concentrated on trying to shed excess weight from the front end. One very cool idea Wes came up with is a custom aluminum core support. This will shed weight, allow us to run a bigger radiator and coolers, and allow for an inside hood release combined with the '74 grille. The finished product showed up today... Lots of room for the radiator and oil/trans/steering coolers

01-29-2015, 11:04 AM	#190
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01-29-2015, 12:42 PM	#191
don81 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milton, DE Posts: 7	Re: Project Cannonball C10 Amazing build and I love watching the pictures roll on in. The bod blows me away as how everything is done with the idea of making it look stock.

02-02-2015, 06:45 PM	#192
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	Re: Project Cannonball C10 That's a work of art!

02-02-2015, 07:53 PM	#195
83swb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: CT Posts: 133	Re: Project Cannonball C10 I have to pick my jaw up off the floor every time I take a look at your build, incredible.

05-27-2015, 10:44 AM	#196
mikentosh Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 406	Re: Project Cannonball C10 We are bringing Cannonball C10 out to the Goodguys show in Pleasanton next Saturday (May 30). Unfortunately we are way behind schedule, but it will be nice to get it outside for the first time even if its still in primer 😊

05-27-2015, 10:47 AM	#197
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05-27-2015, 12:51 PM	#199
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Cannonball C10 Damn, this thing gets more awesome every time I look at it. Wish I didn't have plans this weekend. Top shelf work. __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

05-27-2015, 12:54 PM	#200
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