Not I......mine hasn't ventured more than a mile from the shop yet. Can't imagine what that must feel like.....bout killed me just to have the wheel fall off and half to redo the fender!

I'm itchin big time to get mine "street legal" since the weather has been perfect the last week or so......I'm sure it's just a tease and we will see more "winter" yet!

yeah they are talking rain later this week.

sweet lookin truck, like to get my cheyenne lookin that good someday. If i can stop being sent everywhere around the world to get some time to work on it. I havent ever seen to many 383's blown. Thats pretty sweet. Good luck with the last little bit and finally getting to drive it again :metal:

Thanks!

If ya gotta have an excuse for not working on your truck....you've got the best one.

Thanks for your service and helping protect the good ole US of A!

sweet lookin truck, like to get my cheyenne lookin that good someday. If i can stop being sent everywhere around the world to get some time to work on it. I havent ever seen to many 383's blown. Thats pretty sweet. Good luck with the last little bit and finally getting to drive it again :metal:

Damn. This is one hell of a truck

Jim
can you post a picture of your seat Frame ? I just pickup a 40/60 seat and want to see how you took out the 1 out of the frame.

Thanks!

Damn. This is one hell of a truck

Sorry but I don't quite understand your question.

Jim
can you post a picture of your seat Frame ? I just pickup a 40/60 seat and want to see how you took out the 1 out of the frame.

sick http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r21/frankyazm/THUMBUP.gif

Jim
on your 60-40 seat,you said that you took 1.5 inch out of the rear of the Frame,
and 1.25 inch out of the Front of the frame to lower the seat.when I look at the Frame on the seat I was just not sure how you did it.I was going to just take
1.5 front and rear,but want to see how you did the Frame on your Seat.Do you Think you can take a few Pictures of the seat in the Truck and the side shot of the Frame.

Got it........I just used masking tape to tape the cut lines I wanted, used a cut-off wheel and took sections (see red line) right out of the middle part of the supports. if you do it right in the middle, all will line up except the rear (see red circle). I welded a little strap on the rear to strengthen.

I used different dims from front to rear cuz I wanted the seat to tilt back just a little more. 1.5 will work fine front and rear. the inner bracket (legs) for the pass seat is a little more tricky cuz it's doesn't sit flush to the floor.

Jim
on your 60-40 seat,you said that you took 1.5 inch out of the rear of the Frame,
and 1.25 inch out of the Front of the frame to lower the seat.when I look at the Frame on the seat I was just not sure how you did it.I was going to just take
1.5 front and rear,but want to see how you did the Frame on your Seat.Do you Think you can take a few Pictures of the seat in the Truck and the side shot of the Frame.

Awesome truck. Thinking of going with a similar color-intense blue pearlcoat. Don't hate but its a Dodge color.

Jim,
What kind of fuel system are you running? Also, how big is the carb?

dood,looks sweet...what size blower is that? 6-71?

Sorry for the delayed answers.....haven't posted anything on my build thread in awhile.

Jim,
What kind of fuel system are you running? Also, how big is the carb?

Just running a mechanical 120 gph Holley pump with a Mallory return style pressure regulator. The carb is an 800 cfm AVS Edelbrock.

dood,looks sweet...what size blower is that? 6-71?

I WISH a 6-71 would fit under the hood! It's a Weiand 142.

Very nice truck! I have been looking to get my hands on a 71-72, and I found some inspiration. (and its local :lol:) but for now I'm just gonna keep woring on my '75.

WOW! great job on that rig :metal:

what size were the old torq thrusts, also b.s. and tire size please. thanks! Dave

what size were the old torq thrusts, also b.s. and tire size please. thanks! Dave

Thanks guys!

Old wheels are American 200s and are 15x8 & 15x10 with 4" bs front and rear. New wheels are 18's (8" up front and 9.5" out back) with 4" & 4.5" bs respectively. Rubber is Toyo 255/50 and 275/55.

I may have to see your truck now, since you are local, and next week I am picking up a 72 GMC C1500 Sierra and selling my 75 Chevy C10 Silverado. Looks like I could learn some stuff and get some ideas just from looking at your truck. Very nice. Lots of inspiration from your truck.

Beautiful truck man...too bad you're in Nor Cal with gas at $4+ a gal. I'm putting together a SoCal meet in Orange County on August 16th after I get back from Iraq it'd be nice to see this beautiful piece of art

I may have to see your truck now, since you are local, and next week I am picking up a 72 GMC C1500 Sierra and selling my 75 Chevy C10 Silverado. Looks like I could learn some stuff and get some ideas just from looking at your truck. Very nice. Lots of inspiration from your truck.

Anytime.....I work in Roseville and try to get to at least one weekday car show everyweek.....gonna maybe hit downtown Roseville next tuesday and/or maybe Strikes bowling alley in Rocklin on Wednesday.

Beautiful truck man...too bad you're in Nor Cal with gas at $4+ a gal. I'm putting together a SoCal meet in Orange County on August 16th after I get back from Iraq it'd be nice to see this beautiful piece of art

No sh*t......I was really wanting to take a road trip....probably cost around $400 to just drive down and back......thanks Saudi Arabia!

haha yeah that's a bummer Jim. I'm going to get mine and driving it and car is going to cost roughly $90 round trip but that's only 130 miles haha...plus that bad boy is supercharged

well that 72 didnt work out, but i am checking out a 67 Short Fleet tomorrow :D
Oh, as for car shows, my Senior Thesis Project for next year is to hopefully hold a car show to raise money for my school(small charter downtown). would you be interested in showing up? your truck definitely made it through my strict requirements ;) I don't have the whole thing concrete right now, but I will make it work one way or another.

well that 72 didnt work out, but i am checking out a 67 Short Fleet tomorrow :D
Oh, as for car shows, my Senior Thesis Project for next year is to hopefully hold a car show to raise money for my school(small charter downtown). would you be interested in showing up? your truck definitely made it through my strict requirements ;) I don't have the whole thing concrete right now, but I will make it work one way or another.

Be there in a heartbeat if my schedule is clear!

If you need space for a car show, let me know. Tons of concrete space at the place where I work, not to mention, lots of cool collision repair equipment.

check it out: http://www.pfcequipment.com/

Been awhile since I posted some pics.

Been enjoying the truck some and taking to local car shows and actually won first place at one of them........felt pretty cool!

These gas prices aren't doing me any favors though!

Here's a few pics with wheel wells back in.

Beautimus!!!:metal:

One of my favorites for sure. :devil:

What year model truck did the 60 /40 seat come out of? I need some new doors for my 72 cant find any. What did you use?

That truck is very nice, good job. :metal:

What year model truck did the 60 /40 seat come out of? I need some new doors for my 72 cant find any. What did you use?

Chevy/GMC C1500/2500 88-91 is in his. You can get the same seat up to 94, but the 92-94 will have adjustable headrests.

You have one amazing truck. I hope mine turns out anywhere near that nice.

Tom

Thanks as always all!.......isn't any of us that don't like a "pat on the back" for all the work involved to make an old truck look good again!

man you have one sweeeet ride .:metal:

Epic build

Gorgeous Truck. Love That Blue Hue.

Hey SactoJim,

What did you end up doing for your front carpet area where the carpet ends and the Dynomat beging. I'm in the same boat right now and want to find something.

Thanks, Ron

man you have one sweeeet ride .:metal:

Epic build

Gorgeous Truck. Love That Blue Hue.

As always.....thanks a ton for the compliments!

Hey SactoJim,

What did you end up doing for your front carpet area where the carpet ends and the Dynomat beging. I'm in the same boat right now and want to find something.

Thanks, Ron

Ron.....the auto parts places around here (Kragen, AutoZone...etc) carry rolls of carpet (actually "felt" like and pretty light duty) that I just cut to fit and glued down to the floor. It's only like $10 a roll and worked great and I also used in on my sub box. Only downside is that there aren't but a few colors available.

Beautiful truck ! That blue is perfect !
Not to mention the craftsmanship put into the truck! Outstanding !

When I get in a hurry on my new build, I will have to come back and look at this again because you have some patience and do some VERY nice work.

Tom

Anytime.....I work in Roseville and try to get to at least one weekday car show everyweek.....gonna maybe hit downtown Roseville next tuesday and/or maybe Strikes bowling alley in Rocklin on Wednesday.

Holy Cow, Nice Truck! I wanted to go to the Tuesday Night Downtown, just never made it there, too bad for me. Maybe I'll see you around town.

You're probably tired of hearing this, but killer truck. I love the stance and the wheels...love that you kept the trim and moldings...and I'm really digging the color; it reminds me of "marina blue" from chevelles, camaros, vettes, etc.

Beautiful truck ! That blue is perfect !
Not to mention the craftsmanship put into the truck! Outstanding !

When I get in a hurry on my new build, I will have to come back and look at this again because you have some patience and do some VERY nice work.

Tom

Holy Cow, Nice Truck! I wanted to go to the Tuesday Night Downtown, just never made it there, too bad for me. Maybe I'll see you around town.

You're probably tired of hearing this, but killer truck. I love the stance and the wheels...love that you kept the trim and moldings...and I'm really digging the color; it reminds me of "marina blue" from chevelles, camaros, vettes, etc.

Thanks very much!

SacramentoJoe.....I see you cruising around Roseville from time to time, so if some stranger honks at you in a White F150...it's just me.

jb1016.....never get tired of hearing it (who would?)....lot of work went into this thing and I appreciate the "attaboys"! You hit the nail on the head with the Marina Blue......that's why I painted it later model Corvette Blue.

Sactojim,
Did you have any problems with those stamped steel hats? I had my axles turned down and after everythings mounted securely I have 0.050 runout. Wondering if I should use aluminum hats.
Anyway, your truck is a great inspiration!

Jay

Sactojim,
Did you have any problems with those stamped steel hats? I had my axles turned down and after everythings mounted securely I have 0.050 runout. Wondering if I should use aluminum hats.
Anyway, your truck is a great inspiration!

Jay

Though I haven't measured mine, I have a bit of runout as well (side to side). I have about 3,000 miles on it, had it up to 100 mph a few times and no weird vibrations or braking probs.

I'd say just leave it like it is and see how it acts.

Thanks!

Local car show pics last week.

took 3rd place......1st went to a "trailer queen" 57 pickup that was beautiful and 2nd went to a Willy's pickup with a 348 "W" motor in it...cool truck.

Had to get some inspiration and ideas again. It looks freaking beautiful Jim! You even have me thinking about adding a supercharger to mine since it all fits under the hood, and Mama even said I could do it!

Great job!

You have a GORGEOUS creation here! I really admire your stupendous craftsmanship in every detail of your truck. :D I was thinking of putting a fuel cell in my truck. How is yours working out for you?

Your truck is absolutely one of my favorites on this board. Craftsmanship is top notch. Paint is beautiful, the list could go on and on. I hope my truck turns out half as nice as yours. Thanks for the inspiration. --Josh

You have a GORGEOUS creation here! I really admire your stupendous craftsmanship in every detail of your truck. :D I was thinking of putting a fuel cell in my truck. How is yours working out for you?

Thank you very much!.....as far as the tank goes, I'm very happy with it and it works just perfect with the only drawback being that I have to drop the tailgate everytime I fuel up.....and that's quite often cuz it's kinda thirsty!

Your truck is absolutely one of my favorites on this board. Craftsmanship is top notch. Paint is beautiful, the list could go on and on. I hope my truck turns out half as nice as yours. Thanks for the inspiration. --Josh

Thanks a lot Josh!......I can honestly say, I know every square inch of this thing in detail...and then some!.......thanks again for the compliment.

Sacto Jim
This is my absolute favorite truck on this forum. I like everything about it, I even borrowed a few ideas for my own truck. (Hope you don't mind) The planning and execution is second to none ,and the quality is superior. I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times, Job Well Done.

DANG!.....just took a look at your build...not sure how I missed it (actually I had seen it....just not with paint on it yet). That thing is turning out beautiful......perfect stance and love the staggered wheel combo with perfect offsets......I came really close to ordering Coy's.

I'm pretty happy with mine and the way it turned out, (BTW....thanks very much for the compliment) but when I see your's with the staggered wheels and bagged suspension.......maybe I'm not quite done!

Color really "pops" on your truck and looks like high quality paint and body work......you gotta be really excited to get it on the road.

Sacto Jim
This is my absolute favorite truck on this forum. I like everything about it, I even borrowed a few ideas for my own truck. (Hope you don't mind) The planning and execution is second to none ,and the quality is superior. I'm sure you've heard this a thousand times, Job Well Done.

Oh you both suck, ya'll and your painted trucks that are practically done and being driven and all........
















:sexy:

Hehe, both of yours are two of my biggest favs, along with John Fabris's ride.

....and while I'm messing around....thought I'd add a few more pics.

Wow Jim, with shots like that, it'll be in a magazine some day real soon!

Wow Jim, with shots like that, it'll be in a magazine some day real soon!

x2

Sactojim.... After a long time on switching colors your truck made me want to stay with blue. All of the crazy paint jobs out there and your Plain body looks the best.

I understand Bob......there was a time when I thought others sucked too, but with time and patience, I eventually entered the "suck" club as well!

I have no doubt at all, that you will suck some day as well......but I fear that you will suck the most because of all the cool fab work you're doing on your project!!!......I imagine that bitchen dash is just a small example of the build quality the rest of the truck will meet.

Oh you both suck, ya'll and your painted trucks that are practically done and being driven and all........
















:sexy:

Hehe, both of yours are two of my biggest favs, along with John Fabris's ride.

......and thanks again all for the compliments!

There isn't a any one of us that doesn't like a "pat on the back" for the time and effort involved in these crazy trucks!

I understand Bob......there was a time when I thought others sucked too, but with time and patience, I eventually entered the "suck" club as well!

I have no doubt at all, that you will suck some day as well......but I fear that you will suck the most because of all the cool fab work you're doing on your project!!!......I imagine that bitchen dash is just a small example of the build quality the rest of the truck will meet.

Yay, I can't wait till I suck too!! I wonder if we can get "Sucks Club" labels to go under our names? :haha:

WOW!! THat truck looks beautiful! Very clean and simple but still tons of attitude. Very nicely done.

Josh

....and while i'm messing around....thought i'd add a few more pics.

perfect!

New wallpaper for me, thanks for the pics and beautiful truck you have there

Nice truck, my friend Tony used to have one just like it , I think its the same one. Good to see it

Nice truck, my friend Tony used to have one just like it , I think its the same one. Good to see it

Did Tony have a brother named Elsie?

Elsie Jackson, Tony worked for me for a little while in the late 80's
and drove it to work a few times, nice job on the truck. I need to post some pictures of my trucks soon.
Keep up the good work
Steve

Elsie Jackson, Tony worked for me for a little while in the late 80's
and drove it to work a few times, nice job on the truck. I need to post some pictures of my trucks soon.
Keep up the good work
Steve

Small world!........I used to be on the railroad hand car team with Elsie many years back and was around when Tony wanted to get rid of it.....it was a very clean original truck with mostly original paint...that's why I bought it.

I love the truck!!! I didnt read the entire thread but i was wondering how much boost you were runnin and how muck power did it make!!! I am building a 385 stroker and just wondering how well it does with a supercharger! Also what size supercharger is it??? THanks in advance!!

Thanks!........It's a Weiand 142 and the most boost I've seen (when I've looked) is about 5 lbs. I think the blower is better suited for a 350 or smaller cube motor and is a little too small for a 383. I calculate that I'm seeing hp levels somewhere just north of 500 and the low end torque is awesome and it does make for a great street motor.

I love the truck!!! I didnt read the entire thread but i was wondering how much boost you were runnin and how muck power did it make!!! I am building a 385 stroker and just wondering how well it does with a supercharger! Also what size supercharger is it??? THanks in advance!!

the truck looks just awesome .

I have said it before, but Jim's truck is my favorite on the whole site - actually, my favorite that I have ever seen. Perfect stance, incredible attention to detail, well thought- out drive train for power and driveability, finish is tastefully and impeccably done. It is what my dream truck would look lilke - I'm glad to see you were able to put yours together.

Very nice job on this truck. You don't know this but you inspired me to get going on mine. After reading your build i had my frame blasted and painted.during christmas i will put my suspension on from christians classic's and start on the cab. Thanks again for a beautiful job. Zac

Could you post the wheels sizes and the tires sizes. Thanks z

the truck looks just awesome .

Thanks a lot Mike.......so what's the deal with new power for your's?? Late model swap?........the big block you had looked beautiful.

I have said it before, but Jim's truck is my favorite on the whole site - actually, my favorite that I have ever seen. Perfect stance, incredible attention to detail, well thought- out drive train for power and driveability, finish is tastefully and impeccably done. It is what my dream truck would look lilke - I'm glad to see you were able to put yours together.

Wow Dan......give me your address and checks in the mail!!!!.....hell, I think I'm blushing! Seriously thanks...that's a hell of a nice thing to hear considering all the other beautiful iron on this site.

Could you post the wheels sizes and the tires sizes. Thanks z

Thanks!......18x8's & 9.5's with 255/50 & 275/55 rubber. 4" BS front and 4.5" BS out back.

messing around with the camera.....need some lessons from SeeTen. Took quite a few night shots and this is the only one that turned out half decent and it's still blurry.

Didn't realize how "Blue" the sky really was till I looked at the pics.

I now have a new background/screensaver for my computer. Absolutely sick. One of the nicest trucks I have seen on this board. I hope my Super turns out half as nice as your truck did. Very nice.