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wildearp · 10-22-2012, 03:17 PM

That is very cool. Well done!

AutoX_a_Truck? · 10-24-2012, 01:17 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I took a few pictures at the last autox event of the year. The truck ran great and felt solid. I might have some videos and even a few action shots to post later

Pop's C-10 · 10-24-2012, 01:27 PM

I love tha stub look it has...killer

solidaxel · 10-24-2012, 10:16 PM

I did a lot of Auto-X back in the 70's with my 65 Corvette, but I bet you are having more fun than I did!!
I like the way you stuffed "enough" tire under the fenders and the mods you did to the body, what a fun ride !!

Iron-Butt · 10-25-2012, 04:57 AM

nice truck.

AutoX_a_Truck? · 01-11-2013, 05:41 PM

One of my Christmas gifts was a used solid roller cam and valvetrain. The plan was to put it in a SBC for my '82 Z28, but the specs were slightly more radical than the solid roller in the truck. The Camaro has a 700R4 so I figured the newer cam would be a better match for the light weight stick combo in the truck. The truck has pop-up lifters so it was a pretty easy swap since the intake didn't have to come off.

Here is a short video of me driving the truck down the road after the swap. Nothing too wild as the engine would hardly even warm up. I even braved a bit of snow/ice on the driveway because real trucks should be able to handle a bit of snow.

47 Chevy AutoX Truck - First Drive After Cam Swap...

solidaxel · 01-12-2013, 12:21 AM

Tell me about "POP UP LIFTERS"

Chevette · 01-12-2013, 10:57 AM

That engine sounds Nasty! Nasty is good. I'm envious of the fun you're having with your truck. Lookin good.

nuke1 · 01-13-2013, 11:06 AM

Very cool truck! Do you happen to have any more build pics of it?
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AutoX_a_Truck? · 01-14-2013, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Tell me about "POP UP LIFTERS"

The link bars are spring loaded so when the rocker arm is loosened enough to unload the pushrod the lifter raises up off the cam so the intake doesn't have to come off

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Originally Posted by nuke1

Very cool truck! Do you happen to have any more build pics of it?
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Here are a few that I dug up

AutoX_a_Truck? · 01-15-2013, 02:24 AM

Some more pics

daverod · 01-15-2013, 09:22 AM

Dude. Your truck is a mess. I love it.

solidaxel · 01-15-2013, 12:24 PM

How much castor is in the front end?
Are those mid year Corvette spindles?
What brand lifters are spring loaded?
with a two piece timing cover that should be a "quick" cam change, unlike my last week project!

AutoX_a_Truck? · 01-16-2013, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

How much castor is in the front end?

Never have accurately measured the caster. It should be slightly more than stock on account of the modified control arms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Are those mid year Corvette spindles?

They are standard stock style S10 drop spindles.

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

What brand lifters are spring loaded?

I believe the lifters are Lunati, but I bought them used so I am not entirely certain.

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

with a two piece timing cover that should be a "quick" cam change, unlike my last week project!

The engine has a stock style timing cover, but it was possible to drop the front of the oil pan slightly without breaking the rear seal

solidaxel · 01-16-2013, 09:36 AM

Do you dress the truck with the fenders for car shows, and remove them for the autoX!!

I like it without the fenders!!

AutoX_a_Truck? · 01-19-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Do you dress the truck with the fenders for car shows, and remove them for the autoX!!

I like it without the fenders!!

No, the fenders can come off, but I run with them all the time now. I just posted some new pictures mixed in with the old.

The fenders were added last winter to comply with new Goodguys Autocross rules that required fenders. Originally, the truck started off in 2009 with no hood or fenders. The hood was added in 2010.

69short · 01-20-2013, 12:43 PM

Where in missouri are you located? I'm from the st Joe area. actually moving back there next month
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AutoX_a_Truck? · 01-21-2013, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 69short

Where in missouri are you located? I'm from the st Joe area. actually moving back there next month
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Just outside of St. Joe

sqrlnts · 01-21-2013, 12:09 PM

Your truck is Badass.

aggie91 · 01-21-2013, 12:25 PM

Tyler

Is the rear suspension just the simple single pivot "truck arm" style with a panhard bar and a the coil overs and sway bar?

I had not seen this thread, but I had seen a video of it and thought it was super cool.

69short · 01-21-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AutoX_a_Truck?

Just outside of St. Joe

right on man.. I'll have to hit you up once I get everything moved back down there.. I'd love to checkyour truck out in person, and its always nice to meet a local enthusiast
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AutoX_a_Truck? · 01-22-2013, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

Tyler

Is the rear suspension just the simple single pivot "truck arm" style with a panhard bar and a the coil overs and sway bar?

I had not seen this thread, but I had seen a video of it and thought it was super cool.

Yes, it was simple design and fabricate with materials on hand, and it seems to work well.

T-P Auto · 02-10-2014, 08:15 PM

Auto X;

I really do like the look of your front clip.
The whole truck looks very "cool"
I'm starting my project too.
Ck out my post in here; 47- to present chevy n GMC

Thank you ;

Tim

10-22-2012, 03:17 PM	#26
wildearp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 165	Re: 47 Chevy AutoX Truck That is very cool. Well done!

10-24-2012, 01:17 PM	#27
AutoX_a_Truck? Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northwest, MO Posts: 21	Re: 47 Chevy AutoX Truck Thanks for the compliments guys! I took a few pictures at the last autox event of the year. The truck ran great and felt solid. I might have some videos and even a few action shots to post later Attached Images __________________ Tyler Gibson There's nothing like building up an old automobile from scratch and wiping out one of these Detroit machines... That'll give you a set of emotions that will stay with you... Know what I mean? Those satisfactions are permanent...

10-24-2012, 01:27 PM	#28
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10-24-2012, 10:16 PM	#29
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 47 Chevy AutoX Truck I did a lot of Auto-X back in the 70's with my 65 Corvette, but I bet you are having more fun than I did!! I like the way you stuffed "enough" tire under the fenders and the mods you did to the body, what a fun ride !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-25-2012, 04:57 AM	#30
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01-12-2013, 12:21 AM	#32
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 47 Chevy AutoX Truck Tell me about "POP UP LIFTERS" __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-12-2013, 10:57 AM	#33
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01-13-2013, 11:06 AM	#34
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01-15-2013, 02:24 AM	#36
AutoX_a_Truck? Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Northwest, MO Posts: 21	Re: 47 Chevy AutoX Truck Some more pics Attached Images __________________ Tyler Gibson There's nothing like building up an old automobile from scratch and wiping out one of these Detroit machines... That'll give you a set of emotions that will stay with you... Know what I mean? Those satisfactions are permanent...

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01-15-2013, 12:24 PM	#38
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 47 Chevy AutoX Truck How much castor is in the front end? Are those mid year Corvette spindles? What brand lifters are spring loaded? with a two piece timing cover that should be a "quick" cam change, unlike my last week project! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-16-2013, 09:36 AM	#40
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: 47 Chevy AutoX Truck Do you dress the truck with the fenders for car shows, and remove them for the autoX!! I like it without the fenders!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-20-2013, 12:43 PM	#42
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01-21-2013, 12:25 PM	#45
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