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Lots of really nice work! Love the dash.

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With that right there, i would have gone RHD...

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You were not bluffing when you said you were going all out on this build! I really like the rounded door corners and the chop top. I usually hate chop tops but yours is subtle enough and gives the truck a more aggressive look. Major props on all the metal work and mods. What wheels do you plan to run?

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Thanks guys! As of right now I'm liking the Raceline Commotions. They will be completely painted

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I live in San Diego. It seems like everyone on the streets is always distracted and trying to kill me. So, I prefer to keep this truck as drive-able as possible. My wife will be driving it as well as me. Well, that's the idea anyways. She likes to ride more than drive. But a bucket list item in my life is to drive this truck coast to coast on Route 66 and take in as much America as I can along the way. I also plan on sneaking it into a booth at SEMA after it's done, but we shall see. Gotta have goals right?

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One of my earliest memories of this truck I was standing on the seat holding onto the steering wheel and I put my mouth on it. While gross, that puts me at around 3 or 4 years old. Playin in dad's truck. Now, I have that truck, and steering wheel in my garage. Memories like that are steering this build a certain direction in some ways. I'm going to use the OEM steering wheel, but I will be modifying it to a smaller size. Then, I will have the grip wrapped to match the seat.

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Here's kind of a step by step in pictures. It doesn't look like I removed much, but the wheel feels and looks a lot smaller.

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Progress.

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We are running the commotions on our build. The pics don't show how nice they are.

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Even more sure now. ;)

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Awesome build! You have some crazy metal shaping skills. Love the rendering too, cant wait to see more!

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I'm using tools I've never used and doing things I've never done before on this truck. I try to learn something everyday, but when I'm in the garage I learn the most.

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Porterbuilt hood hinges.

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love the defrost vents and smooth cowl.

Would you consider making some of the defrost vents to sell?

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Excellent work.

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Thanks! I wish I had time to do anything. I barely have time to work on my truck. I couldn't do it anytime soon

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Thanks you very much.

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:metal::metal:

what size are you wanting to run

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I love your color of chose,, your skills but the most impressing thing to me is your building it in a home garage...WOW
Your the really talent not some bube with a marker..
Keep it coming.����

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Nice build

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22" front and back. Did you shorten that axle? If so how much?

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Thank you. The compliments mean a lot because I'm self taught.

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We ordered a ford 9 inch for the truck. Wheel face to wheel face was 54 inches. They reason I asked about what size is there was another build with the same wheels and he was selling his. I'll see if I can find the link. Pretty sure he was 22/22

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=701520&page=3

Bottom of the page.

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I wish I had the money already. I have to build accordingly. But man that's tempting. I saw you were unhappy with the front offset. What would you say would be a perfect offset for the front?

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Here's a little trick I found. I got some solid round bar that was a little smaller diameter than the frame holes I plan to fill. I cut plugs on my bandsaw. Magnet on the back till it's tacked, then remove the magnet and :devil:burn it in

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Nice! when I plugged a bunch of holes I just put a copper backer on the back side and plug welded the holes

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I was just disappointed in the fact there really isn't any lip. I feel the back spacing is correct but since its a concave wheel they automatically have less lip. Raceline doesn't make that when in a non concave. If I could do it again I would do no concave in the front and concave in the back.

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I cut out the inner boxing plates and installed the ones at the notch first. And blended out the frame rails.

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I love the amount of fab work going into this truck. Great looking build so far. :metal:

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That's how I did the smaller ones too.

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Frame notch (top) welded in. I opened up the inside of the notch so I can run my hoses and wires through the frame to the fuel cell, air management system, and body electrical

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I scored some original C10 wheels to use for rollin purposes until I can purchase the 22" wheels im gonna run. I got enough done on the notch to drop it down and introduce the frame to the ground for the first time flat frame rails.

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I never buy stuff on Craigslist or anywhere else. But, in 1 week, I found wheels on Craigslist, and these 2 OEM 67 grilles on OfferUp. Both were great deals too. Gonna have to look more often

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I was born in Chula Vista and Castle Park High class of '77. As we would say back then "Radical Man" and your build is awesome! I'm staying tuned...

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Can anyone with 22" wheels and a bodydrop help me and tell me what their axle housing length is? I need to shorten mine, but don't have my rims yet.

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I'd wait till you get the wheels so you'll know the width and back space, also tires would help too...and you can put them where you want them, then cut rear end to fit.

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Thanks for the advice mooseknuckles
I got my Boyd Welding fuel cell in awhile ago. Black powdercoat

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I also picked up a GM 12 bolt rear end.

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Looking good man! keep up the good work