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Inverter · 10-03-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

She looks good for sure and those colors are gonna rock that truck to the next level.. Maybe blue on the wheels centers unless ur gonna run some white walls...

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I think whitewalls would be the ticket for the look he mentioned.

22" whitewalls?? Then I'd have to start rolling up the bottoms of my jeans and slickin back my hair.

ChevLoRay · 10-03-2009, 02:59 PM

Didn't think diameters....22's are out of my league. 20's? Maybe, but I'm really running Old Skool here and thinking smaller diameter. But, they wouldn't "look" like you want the overall theme to appear.

scotts62 · 10-04-2009, 10:55 AM

That thing is looking good!! I might have missed it but what kind of valve blocks are those?
And the paint color your thinking about with silver pinstripe would be very cool!!

Inverter · 10-04-2009, 12:13 PM

Thanks Scott,
I agree about the color. The valves are SMC billet blocks.The're pricey but since my crap is gonna be exposed,I wanted something more pleasing than the usual brass style plumbing.

scotts62 · 10-05-2009, 09:50 PM

Yeah i dont blame you i would show it off too, Keep up the good work it looks awesome!!

Inverter · 10-09-2009, 12:33 AM

Thanks Scott,Appreciate it.

I was fitting the core support today and notching and drilling it for the cooling system. Trying to figure out some inner fenders...

ChevLoRay · 10-09-2009, 09:54 AM

I can see where those inner fenders will require some creative craftiness to accomplish. I guess that's why I see some w/o any, huh? Wouldn't be so bad if there was less drop on the travel, but then it wouldn't be what it is w/o that feature.

Lookin' good.

Inverter · 10-09-2009, 01:42 PM

Thanks,
Its been done with both bigger wheels and body drops,trick is to make it eye pleasing but simple. I carved up a trailer fender but not sure I like the look...thats what most guys use.

ChevLoRay · 10-09-2009, 02:26 PM

I can see that action plus some more action from shrinker/stretcher, planishing hammer, bag and hammer, MIG, TIG, Y3....

JohnC · 10-09-2009, 03:47 PM

From what you have done with the rest of the truck I'm sure you will come up with something. You may just have to start from scratch and bend some metal how you see fit for them.

chevyndn · 10-11-2009, 02:47 PM

wow!!!! just found this build and read it all....... wow!!!!!

tvblazer78 · 10-12-2009, 02:50 PM

I see a no no, Jegs and Summit in the same pic on your truck.

stueber68 · 10-12-2009, 02:58 PM

What about modifying some rear inner fenders in some way from the same body style of bed?

Inverter · 10-12-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

I can see that action plus some more action from shrinker/stretcher, planishing hammer, bag and hammer, MIG, TIG, Y3....

I have an idea for a fabricated look inner made out of 3/4 square tube w/aluminum sheet over it. Its hard to explain but Im cuttin my losses and ditchin the trailer fender idea.

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Originally Posted by JohnC

From what you have done with the rest of the truck I'm sure you will come up with something. You may just have to start from scratch and bend some metal how you see fit for them.

You know it.Already on it.

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Originally Posted by chevyndn

wow!!!! just found this build and read it all....... wow!!!!!

Thanks,,,I think.....

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Originally Posted by tvblazer78

I see a no no, Jegs and Summit in the same pic on your truck.

I know,and your right.Im done w/Jegs,,,just still had a few parts to use up. They were screwin around,tryin to pull a fast one and wasting my time,,,so they dont get anymore of my money.

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Originally Posted by stueber68

What about modifying some rear inner fenders in some way from the same body style of bed?

Considered it but Im not much for the factory look.The front inner fender area is stuffed so full of tire/wheel I need a hand built piece to accomodate as well as compliment that area.

Strodder · 10-13-2009, 12:43 AM

I just found this thread also. Really nice job.

Inverter · 10-13-2009, 03:14 PM

Thanks Dennis!Stop by anytime.

Kim57 · 10-13-2009, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Inverter

Thanks,
Its been done with both bigger wheels and body drops,trick is to make it eye pleasing but simple. I carved up a trailer fender but not sure I like the look...thats what most guys use.

What about taking some rear aluminum tubs and seeing if they would work?
Just a thought.
Kim

0331grunt · 10-27-2009, 11:13 AM

Troy, this thing is killer! Your ingenuity is awesome! (as is most of the guys who build anything on this site) Really dig the interior. The paint color/pinstripe/wheel combo will look great! Updates??? How's the inner fender coming?

Inverter · 10-27-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

What about taking some rear aluminum tubs and seeing if they would work?
Just a thought.
Kim

Thought about it but I have this idea for a simple fabbed look.Isnt going to match the rears but Im ok w/it,,if it works out...

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Originally Posted by 0331grunt

Troy, this thing is killer! Your ingenuity is awesome! (as is most of the guys who build anything on this site) Really dig the interior. The paint color/pinstripe/wheel combo will look great! Updates??? How's the inner fender coming?

Thanks,
Ive been working on this slanted frame inner.Plan to bend some aluminum sheet over it w/a 2" return on the inside edge. May not work out and have to ditch but Im likin it so far.

ChevLoRay · 10-27-2009, 10:25 PM

That 2-inch rolled edge would be neat with some beads rolled into it. Would give it some strength and also add some interest....kinda hot rod-ish.

og350 · 10-27-2009, 10:53 PM

to bad you are this far into the body mods. you could have shaved the upper body line. i did it on my 90 i built. you truck is going to be killer!! did you think of maybe doing a dash out of a 59 impalla or something? it is a popular thing with hot rodders. keep up the good work hope she drives as good as it looks!!

Inverter · 10-28-2009, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevLoRay

That 2-inch rolled edge would be neat with some beads rolled into it. Would give it some strength and also add some interest....kinda hot rod-ish.

Actually,the edge will be a seperate piece and have some decorative holes drilled into it.Think about it like a piece of cabinet trim on a bare plywood edge.

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Originally Posted by og350

to bad you are this far into the body mods. you could have shaved the upper body line. i did it on my 90 i built. you truck is going to be killer!! did you think of maybe doing a dash out of a 59 impalla or something? it is a popular thing with hot rodders. keep up the good work hope she drives as good as it looks!!

Thanks for the compliments. I do,however,feel shaving the upper or lower lines destroys the symmetry of the body shape.Makes it look like an import.
As for the dash,,,I wanted a one off style....I think I nailed it.

Thats a pretty truck you have there

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ChevLoRay · 10-28-2009, 10:42 AM

Troy, your work and your ideas are spot-on. I hope that the suggestions that we make aren't taken as criticism of your endeavours. You certainly have the upper hand. Truck looks killer!

scotts62 · 10-28-2009, 02:29 PM

Yeah dont listen to us just keep going the way you are

JohnC · 10-28-2009, 02:35 PM

Trucks coming along nicely Troy. Glad to see you have an idea figured out for the inner fenders. Can't wait to see them finished.

10-03-2009, 02:59 PM	#127
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Didn't think diameters....22's are out of my league. 20's? Maybe, but I'm really running Old Skool here and thinking smaller diameter. But, they wouldn't "look" like you want the overall theme to appear. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-04-2009, 10:55 AM	#128
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: my 98' Streetrod build That thing is looking good!! I might have missed it but what kind of valve blocks are those? And the paint color your thinking about with silver pinstripe would be very cool!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-04-2009, 12:13 PM	#129
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Thanks Scott, I agree about the color. The valves are SMC billet blocks.The're pricey but since my crap is gonna be exposed,I wanted something more pleasing than the usual brass style plumbing. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

10-05-2009, 09:50 PM	#130
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Yeah i dont blame you i would show it off too, Keep up the good work it looks awesome!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-09-2009, 12:33 AM	#131
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Thanks Scott,Appreciate it. I was fitting the core support today and notching and drilling it for the cooling system. Trying to figure out some inner fenders... __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

10-09-2009, 09:54 AM	#132
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: my 98' Streetrod build I can see where those inner fenders will require some creative craftiness to accomplish. I guess that's why I see some w/o any, huh? Wouldn't be so bad if there was less drop on the travel, but then it wouldn't be what it is w/o that feature. Lookin' good. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-09-2009, 01:42 PM	#133
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Thanks, Its been done with both bigger wheels and body drops,trick is to make it eye pleasing but simple. I carved up a trailer fender but not sure I like the look...thats what most guys use. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

10-09-2009, 02:26 PM	#134
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: my 98' Streetrod build I can see that action plus some more action from shrinker/stretcher, planishing hammer, bag and hammer, MIG, TIG, Y3.... __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-09-2009, 03:47 PM	#135
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: my 98' Streetrod build From what you have done with the rest of the truck I'm sure you will come up with something. You may just have to start from scratch and bend some metal how you see fit for them.

10-11-2009, 02:47 PM	#136
chevyndn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: independence mo. Posts: 176	Re: my 98' Streetrod build wow!!!! just found this build and read it all....... wow!!!!!

10-12-2009, 02:50 PM	#137
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: my 98' Streetrod build I see a no no, Jegs and Summit in the same pic on your truck. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

10-12-2009, 02:58 PM	#138
stueber68 1968 C20 Vortec Beast Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: STILLWATER,OKLAHOMA Posts: 483	Re: my 98' Streetrod build What about modifying some rear inner fenders in some way from the same body style of bed? __________________ Ugly or not it still kicks a**!

10-13-2009, 12:43 AM	#140
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: my 98' Streetrod build I just found this thread also. Really nice job. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

10-13-2009, 03:14 PM	#141
Inverter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 429	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Thanks Dennis!Stop by anytime. __________________ TROY My work ~ https://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vbo...d.php?t=799484

10-27-2009, 11:13 AM	#143
0331grunt Now what?? Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Webbers Falls, OK Posts: 579	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Troy, this thing is killer! Your ingenuity is awesome! (as is most of the guys who build anything on this site) Really dig the interior. The paint color/pinstripe/wheel combo will look great! Updates??? How's the inner fender coming? __________________ 69 Long Fleet - Project 06 Ram 1ton Cummins 4x4-DD 01 Tahoe- wifes "The quality of a persons life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence, regardless of their chosen field of endeavor." ~ Vince Lombardi "A dream doesn't become reality through magic, it takes sweat, determination and hard work." ~ Colin Powell my, um, build USMC OIF Veteran SEMPER FI!



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10-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#145
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: my 98' Streetrod build That 2-inch rolled edge would be neat with some beads rolled into it. Would give it some strength and also add some interest....kinda hot rod-ish. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-27-2009, 10:53 PM	#146
og350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: river falls, Wisconsin Posts: 236	Re: my 98' Streetrod build to bad you are this far into the body mods. you could have shaved the upper body line. i did it on my 90 i built. you truck is going to be killer!! did you think of maybe doing a dash out of a 59 impalla or something? it is a popular thing with hot rodders. keep up the good work hope she drives as good as it looks!! Attached Images

10-28-2009, 10:42 AM	#148
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Troy, your work and your ideas are spot-on. I hope that the suggestions that we make aren't taken as criticism of your endeavours. You certainly have the upper hand. Truck looks killer! __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

10-28-2009, 02:29 PM	#149
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Yeah dont listen to us just keep going the way you are __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

10-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#150
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: my 98' Streetrod build Trucks coming along nicely Troy. Glad to see you have an idea figured out for the inner fenders. Can't wait to see them finished.

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