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volker 05-12-2013 03:13 PM

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Here's a close up of the thread sets
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volker 05-12-2013 03:16 PM

Re: "Bittersweet" 83 dropmember blown LS 22s
 
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Here's a shot of the body all gapped and straight
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stroker52 05-18-2013 05:06 AM

Re: "Bittersweet" 83 dropmember blown LS 22s
 
whats the website where you got your pedals at?

andrewmp6 05-18-2013 11:00 AM

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He got them from http://www.claytonmachine.com/index.html

Bennett68C10 05-29-2013 08:31 AM

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Wow awesome build
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volker 05-29-2013 09:28 AM

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Here's a few before it goes off to get some metal work done
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72BlckButy 05-29-2013 01:46 PM

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Killer!

aggie91 05-29-2013 03:15 PM

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Looks good!

Bennett68C10 05-29-2013 05:14 PM

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Awesome :metal::metal:
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jon75 05-29-2013 06:12 PM

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This should be moved to the build section.

volker 07-18-2013 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jon75 (Post 6096931)
This should be moved to the build section.

i agree im moving it i originally posted from my phone and thats how it ended up here

volker 07-18-2013 11:39 AM

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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...98#post6178898

Johnny Mohawk 07-24-2013 01:08 AM

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Can a Mod move this thread to the project section please. Thanks

Johnny Mohawk 07-24-2013 01:14 AM

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Hey everyone. Just want to fill everyone in on Volkers C10. We have the truck at our shop to do some sheet metal work, Sheet metal engine bay, wheel well splash panels, tuck the bumpers and some other misc detailed work. Hope everyone enjoys. This is going to be one bad C-10!!

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BigDaddyV 07-24-2013 08:38 AM

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Absolutely Flawless! I love all the attention to detail! This is going to be one Sweet Ride. Cant wait to see it finished. Excellent Work!

volker 08-19-2013 11:05 AM

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High octane has wrapped up the rear bumper now its ready to be sent off to chrome
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VA72C10 08-19-2013 11:34 AM

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Nice! Love subtle changes like that which really make the truck have an overall quality feel.

JNJchev77 08-19-2013 12:04 PM

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That bumper is perfect, nice work!

JWall 08-20-2013 07:59 AM

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Very cool build!

Devillusion 08-21-2013 01:33 AM

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Sick build! Loving the attention to detail and sheet metal work...

Dinos63 08-21-2013 03:57 PM

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very nice build!

Spragg 08-28-2013 08:52 AM

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Great build. What color is it going to be painted ?

rip2174 08-28-2013 02:51 PM

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Nice looking truck.
Couple questions. What fuel tank cell you use?
What are you going to do with hood hinges?

franky69c10 08-30-2013 04:57 AM

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Looking good bro
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stepside83 09-02-2013 03:51 PM

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this is a sick truck for sure cant wait to see more of it

volker 09-21-2013 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by rip2174 (Post 6242708)
Nice looking truck.
Couple questions. What fuel tank cell you use?
What are you going to do with hood hinges?

Stock hood hinges and the guys at high octane added a gas lift struts to hold the hood up , the tank is a aluminum between the rear frame rails made for the 73-87 trucks
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volker 09-21-2013 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Spragg (Post 6242248)
Great build. What color is it going to be painted ?

F250 golden bronze and some shade of light gold for the roof and lower edge
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volker 09-21-2013 04:30 PM

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Heres the fire wall
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volker 09-21-2013 04:34 PM

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Heres a few pics of the Detroit speed and engineering wiper motor mounted on the under side of the cowl trying to keep the firewall clean so inside made it nice
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N2TRUX 11-10-2013 10:53 AM

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Following for updates

volker 11-10-2013 04:34 PM

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Some update pics of whats going on

volker 11-11-2013 07:38 PM

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Painted the grill today and headlight bucket a 2012 gm trim color headlight buckets have high teck flush mount leds installed and smoked out

Johnny Mohawk 11-17-2013 02:40 PM

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Heres a few pics of the engine bay coming together here at the shop.

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72BlckButy 11-17-2013 04:53 PM

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Wow... Nice metal work.

Pro Performance 11-18-2013 01:47 PM

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This truck is awesome and always look forward to see the progress pictures.

- Travis

duallyjams 11-21-2013 09:53 PM

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engine bay looks great

bnoon 11-22-2013 12:23 PM

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Wow that's purdy! Gonna move too with blown LS power. Any more details of the engine? Would love to know the cam/heads specs. Stock LS1 block???

Johnny Mohawk 11-22-2013 03:17 PM

Re: "Bittersweet" 83 dropmember blown LS 22s
 
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Originally Posted by bnoon (Post 6383151)
Wow that's purdy! Gonna move too with blown LS power. Any more details of the engine? Would love to know the cam/heads specs. Stock LS1 block???

No stock block... ;)

volker 11-22-2013 08:47 PM

Re: "Bittersweet" 83 dropmember blown LS 22s
 
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Originally Posted by bnoon (Post 6383151)
Wow that's purdy! Gonna move too with blown LS power. Any more details of the engine? Would love to know the cam/heads specs. Stock LS1 block???

its a ls3 6.2L block honed out a little bit and cleaned up at the machine shop all arp fasteners , eagle crank 4340 , world heads flat top 10.5 x 1 moly pistons , and a agressive blower cam works out that its a 416ci

bohmankid 11-24-2013 11:07 PM

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You're doing a great job. Great inspiration for my build.


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