1959 Fleetside REBORN

[Kim57]

You're making good progress. The frame looks sweet.
Kim

[shadow1967]

Got some more done today, BUT my goal of Aug 25 is dwindling. Fab work, really is work! I now, I now more pics, less talking.

[Chevette]

It is a lot of work when you start from scratch like you did. It sure is looking good though. Thank God for plasma cutters. Good luck on your build.

[Kim57]

You're doing a great job with the pics. Very detailed.
Kim

[shadow1967]

Tunnel is starting to take shape. Dads Idea!

[shadow1967]

How much horsepower will schedule 40 pvc hold?

[OrrieG]

Only table I could find show 20 to 400 gallons per minute for 4" pipe depending on friction head and pressure. I could not find a converter from gallons per minute to horse power. My non-scientific guess is "not much" or just about as much cooling capacity I am getting out of my 4" pvc ac compressor!

[shadow1967]

Upper portion of tunnels tacked need to make side pieces to repair top support. And some goodies came yesterday.

[shadow1967]

finished upper portion....

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Your frame should be real stiff.
Kim

[shadow1967]

Well, I just heard all kinds of words from the Big Brown Truck Guy. He brought me my axles. MAN, THESE THINGS ARE HEAVVVVVY. Can't wait now I can completely assemble the rearend. Thanks, Frank at Driveshaft shop.

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Only table I could find show 20 to 400 gallons per minute for 4" pipe depending on friction head and pressure. I could not find a converter from gallons per minute to horse power. My non-scientific guess is "not much" or just about as much cooling capacity I am getting out of my 4" pvc ac compressor!

Is that the flothru design?

[mknittle]

Nice work looks solid!

[shadow1967]

Well the tunnel is done. Just need new tap to make threads for the 12 bolt to hold the lower section in place.

[shadow1967]

Tunnel and brake fab is done. Measure and weld the bed extensions on. Then We can mount the air ride and fuel tank. And all the lines plus brake lines.

[Kim57]

Looking good. Lots of engineering going on there.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Coming along nicely!!

[shadow1967]

Well we did not make it for the El Segundo show. We are still making progress. Upper shock mount is in, Rear section of frame reinstalled and tank waiting for straps.

[Wheelie]

HOLY FABRICATION BATMAN!! Looks real good!! Love the new corvette drivetrains!!

[Larry Lindley]

when your threw it should handle like a slot car.

[shadow1967]

Finished up a few more things, but the list seems endless......

[shadow1967]

Originally Posted by Wheelie

HOLY FABRICATION BATMAN!! Looks real good!! Love the new corvette drivetrains!!

It's been a trial to get it in, but the neat thing is the Camaro IRS comes with 14.4 disk brakes at no extra cost.

[shadow1967]

Originally Posted by Larry Lindley

when your threw it should handle like a slot car.

Thanks Larry, We're Hoping for 90/90, you know 90* cornering at 90 miles per hour.

[Larry Lindley]

cant wait to see full frame and drive train.once very cool

[shadow1967]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Only table I could find show 20 to 400 gallons per minute for 4" pipe depending on friction head and pressure. I could not find a converter from gallons per minute to horse power. My non-scientific guess is "not much" or just about as much cooling capacity I am getting out of my 4" pvc ac compressor!

Just was reading some post I had missed while trying to make the show. Do you really need AC in Idaho? Or is that for trips? and I'm sure that 4" tube would bring in alot of air, if you stick it out the window at 60mph.