I'm posting these (crappy pictures) for Film Guy. This is his project and it's going to be killer when it's done. I'll let him tell you all the details but again sorry for the pictures, I was going to roll it outside to take some better full frame pictures but it started to rain and the shop is packed full so this is as good as I could get.... enjoy!

Looks like it is going to be a sweet looking ride! Nice brakes!

WOW! From the little bit I've seen I already love it. Can't wait to see more.

well all i can say is it looks good...now you need to get in your truck and drive up here to utah,,and take some crappy pics of my truck...maybe it wil look that good then...:lol:

:bling:

DEfinately going to be a trick little truck

eh, it looks okay-ish :hm:

Can't wait to hear the details on this one. :bling2:

looks good, but why aren't the frame rails planted on the ground??? :)

Good start.

looks good, but why aren't the frame rails planted on the ground??? :)


I'm waiting on the full frame photo op before I plant it on the turf:lol:

What front end is that? I like the shockwave mounts!

Who's front cross member did he use?? Porterbuilt's??

Looks more like a regular mustang II IFS than porterbuilt's dropmember.. but I'm no expert.

Who makes those wheels? I can't make out the name. I really like those.

Hi Guys, I'm not really sure where to begin, It's a very long story. Quick recap. I have a long bed 72 Cheyenne Super (big block). I want a short bed on air, in the weeds rollin 20's. Started with a original short bed 68 chassis. Stripped it and installed a KP Components notch. Installed a Fatman Fab MII front suspension w/ Shockwaves. Upgraded the brakes to a Willwood 6-piston front caliper and a 13 inch rotor. Ordered the wheels. Custom made Forge line 3-piece. Fronts are 20x10 and the rears are 20x12.5. Out back is a Ford 9-inch w/ Nodular case 31 spline axles and a Detroit Tru-trac. Again Willwood brakes 4 piston internal parking brake type. CPP trailing arms connect to a E.C.E. cross-member. I have been accumulating parts to make this happen for 2 years. I'm just glad to see it roll.

Definitely a nice start on the foundation! What is the body going to look like?

Outside the body is completely stock. 72 Cheyenne Super Fleet-side short-bed. Solid black paint, upper and lower chrome installed. Lower chrome has wood grain. All emblems and lights are present. Fuel tank is no longer in cab and hole welded up. Chrome under rear window (paint separator) has been removed. Other than that, Its bone stock. I restored this truck about 8 years ago. Paint is still in good shape. I would post more pics but I can't seem to re-size them properly for this site. I am working on that.

Is it @ SOS? If so..... what are you having done?

Really looking forward to more pics, I have the same truck and it will also be black, full trim, bagged with 20's.

This one looks like it will be real nice! Please keep us up to date!

What size tires are you running front and back?

Up front I'm rollin 255/40R20 Toyo Proxy ST.
Out back 315/35R20 Toyo Proxy ST.

Got some pictures of the truck the way it looks today, it's already a nice truck but after Ron gets finished it's going to be a Vette with a bed!

calling that a nice truck is an understatement...

I can't imagine what it's gonna look like when it's done.

Yes already nice. I love lowered longbeds.

Makes me sick! Man, that looks so good it makes me want to pimp myself out to afford my own project. :D

Makes me sick! Man, that looks so good it makes me want to pimp myself out to afford my own project. :D
Dude, I've seen you and that would take even longer! :hm::lol:

Ouch. Well, I still have both kidneys, guess I'll put one up on Craigs List so I can get my dropmember.

Some progress pictures.....

That there's a super clean lookin' step notch, ya'll.

Finally moved some sheetmetal around. Here's a pic.:cool:

Finally moved some sheetmetal around. Here's a pic.:cool:

Ron......that's just sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that's gonna be a purdy truck when it's done...

Wow!

Very nice . . .....

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

that truck is wicked sick :jdp: :jdp: :jdp:!

Y'all excuse me.....:happy:

more pics....

That's sweeeeetttttt!!!!!

:jdp:


WOW! I can't wait to see it finished - impressive!

Wwwwwwooooooowwwwwww!!!!!!!!!

Gonna be a looker!!

Holy crap. Thats gonna be sweet!! Love the black color and rims!

That truck is BITCHIN!!!!!

Wow! I want your truck and your garage!

Thanks for all the complements, But there is still a lot of work to be done. I have decided to cut the front cross-member some to lower it a bit more. I will snap a few pics of the progress.:cool:

Looks SICK!!! I love the grey wheels! Man i can't wait to get back into town to work on my truck. Your definately going in the right direction! Keep it up.

Josh

that is so sic i cant even discribe how much i love it, hows the paint going to be? you going to leave it gloss black with the trim? cause that looks bitchin already

Hey Film Guy looks great. Before you cut on the front crossmember did you use the dropped spindles? I have the same Fatman front suspension and swapped the spindles for the dropped ones and dropped it two more inchs. I would like to see a side shot straight on if you can. I modded my crossmember to move it forward on the frame rails about 1.25" if I remember right. This centered the wheels in the the fender opening. I like the forgeline wheels. Looking good keep the pictures up. There great inspiration for those of us that have run out of time and money.

Nice ride.. keep up the good work..

Nice truck and a shelf full of R/C cars! Wow, you are the man!

Very nice truck!:D

Up front I'm rollin 255/40R20 Toyo Proxy ST.
Out back 315/35R20 Toyo Proxy ST.

I just ordered that 315/35 Proxy to see how it will fit on my 20x10s. My tire guy thinks it will be ok, I think it might be too wide for my little 10" wide wheel, lol.

Finally moved some sheetmetal around. Here's a pic.:cool:

Pa-Dow:happy:

My new favorite truck. Wanna trade for a blazer;)

Hi Guys, I got the cross-member notched last weekend. I assembled everything last night. GMCGrands, I am using the drop spindles already. What I am concerned about is the ride height. As you know, in order for the front suspension to have proper geometry the lower control arm must be parallel to the ground. When I aired the truck so the lower control arms were level to the ground, the truck was too high. I cut 1.75 inched out of the cross-member to move it up into the frame. I assembled everything last night and now I think its good. The pic you seen on page 2 of the truck assembled is now very close to how it looks @ ride height. I will post more pics soon.

Keep us posted...:metal:

Here is the update. I wanted the ride height to be very low tuckin 20's. But I plan to drive this truck. So the suspension must have proper geometry. This means I must move the cross-member up into the frame. Here are a few pics as I disassembled.

i need more piicccssss..........please..LOL

This is after a slight modification. I removed 1.75 inches to move the cross-member higher in the frame. I also removed the "bolt-in" feature. The cross-member is now a weld in cross-member. I have not welded it yet. I am only mocking up. I will weld it once I know it properly placed.

Your truck is definitely going to be a head turner!

Are you going to have to notch the frame now for the tie rod? How about some pics from the inside out on the frame

Ok and here is the new ride height stance. Lower control arm is level with the ground.

72cstc5, I didn't have to notch the frame for the rack. I still got 3/8 of an inch clearance.

can't wait to see this one completed. great build

Great.....another project that make my frame off resto look MUNDANE.............thanks!!

Film Guy......that's gonna be a bad-a** truck.

Luv those brakes!

film guy... any updates, what a killer build!!

wow, I dont know how I missed this thread..... looks awesome man, keep up the good work

Amazing!!! Great Looking Ride!

WOW, I'll even say it backwards, WOW :)

come on filmguy.. dont hold out on us!!!!

Nnniiiccceee

super nice!

looks sweet man, keep us updated. We all want to see how this thing will turn out.

chris

Hi Guys, not a lot has been happening. I had sent the front wheels back to Forgeline to have the backspacing adjusted. I kinda lost a little interest after the Decator swap meet. If battling the wind all afternoon wasn't bad enough, I got home only to find the wind had picked up my perfectly painted hood and thrown it across my patio. Now I get to add another part to the list.:(
I got the wheels back and they fit good. Here is a pic

Looks awesome, sorry about your loss. Question, you took the moldings off of the truck?