My buddy Jeff (aka hot trux) wanted me to post a few pics. So here goes,... He's putting a '89-'91 grill in his '85 stepside. Here's a few pics from this weekend. The aluminum radiator will be "sunk" into the core support. All extra holes in the core support will be filled. He has also filled the backside of the front fenders,(all the big square holes),... to make for a smooth look. I'll also include the pic from his avatar. Hope this works!

oooooh, man...that is looking sweet! Can't wait to see more pics!

We need more photos!!!!!:metal:

Man that's one NICE truck! 2nd that on more pics.
-Lance

Man,... dial up s#cks. Here's a couple more,...

and another,...

WOW! That's going to be nice. Please keep us posted on the progress...:metal:

Very nice! One question... why not a fuel cell instead of the saddle side tank? Preference?

Awesome job, love the detail. How bout some close-ups of the frame?

I can't wait to get a closer look of that truck, it's looking good so far!

Looks awesome! Keep the pics coming!

I'll try to get some "close-up" frame shots from hot trux. They'll be posted as soon as I get them.

Awesome! Can't wait to see more....

What color red is that???? Thats the sh-t!!!!!!!

I think it's Dodge Viper red.

She's gonna be a Beaut!!! :metal:

Very nice! One question... why not a fuel cell instead of the saddle side tank? Preference?

That was the first thought that entered my head as well when I first saw the rolling chassis. With all the shaving that he is doing everywhere else, I never expected to see the tank hanging on the side of the frame! In any case, it is a really sharp looking truck. Can't wait to see what it looks like when completed! Keep us posted. ...Joe

That is very nice!

Here's a few that hot trux sent me tonight. Just some close up shots. This is the engine and reassembled tilt column.

Here's an assortment from underneath.

Here's one of his old show trucks from the Street Machine Nationals. Remember,... this was 1992. Pro Street RULES!

Great pics! Does he have his compressor and tank mounted on the frame yet? That thing is clean enough to eat off of.

Wow that looks amazing. Tell him to keep up the good work! I like it.

Yes they are mounted in the rear where the spare tire would be.

Very clean!!

Awesome :metal:did he ever consider Tubular A-arms? that would have put it over the top;) keep up the good work :thumbs:

I don't think this was meant to be a "no expense spared" build. This guy is a normal guy,... (like all of us),... with normal bills. This is just a budget build, (if there is such a thing), with ALOT of attention to detail. All work is being done by Jeff (hot trux), with the exception of the upholstery, in a small shop. Including all wiring, mechanical and paint / bodywork. I think the results are amazing. I guess I'm jealous too. I'll post more pics as I get them.

I think it's Dodge Viper red.

In other words--$$$$$$RED

That's a nice build your buddy has going. :cool:

Is he planning to share the specs for the stance, drop and wheel size for his 'new' setup'?

I'll let hot trux answer on the engine. The wheels are 20x8 and 20x9.5 Billet Specialties Vintec's. The air ride is all from Air Ride Technologies. Cool Ride kit up front and air over leaf in back.

that,s a clean c10 keep it going

Here's a few pics from my trip up there today.

And three more,...

I'll let hot trux answer on the engine. The wheels are 20x8 and 20x9.5 Billet Specialties Vintec's. The air ride is all from Air Ride Technologies. Cool Ride kit up front and air over leaf in back.

Thanks for the info.

The build is beautiful... :ito:

I hitched a ride with lolife99 this weekend, and got to take a closer look at hot trux ride... that thing is going to be sweet!

Can't wait to see that thing flying down the highway.

Coming out good :metal: that red is bright as heLLZ!!!!!!!!

"can't type.......... drooling"

The build has slowed a little. The core support is getting some extra attention. Once the front clip is done,... the wiring will begin. Also the seat and door panels are at the upholstery shop. Hot Trux or I will keep you posted.

That is alot of red! red everywhere...

He does nice work. :)

I had to make a trip up to see hot trux,... so I snapped these pics tonight. The pics don't due the core support justice. There is a huge number of hours in this thing.

that,s going one nice c10 hope to see it done soon

Wow-that looks great and i find lots of similarities to mine including the colour!
I wish i had some nice wheels like that and and a little bigger budget!
I´m a little jealous!

That truck is AWESOME!
-Lance

super nice.. this is my new inspiration.

wow sooo clean, nice work

awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Man...what a beauty! I wish i had the time, space, resources, tools, know how, patients, attention to detail, and drive to create something like that of my own.

very jealous.

lowlife99 can you get me a few things answered ..What headers are those they look like the 3/4 length ones that us low trucks need and also when the rear air ride set up is done can you get some up close pics of it im going the same way and need to have it done by mid june (got a show im trying to make)..thnx..

I believe they are Patriot "shorty" headers for the Chevelle application. You can PM hot trux or I can try to get some pictures later. His probably won't be done by June.

Thanks for the quick response ..Ill be using the bags to just get the axle off the frame when im driving it ..Wasnt sure at its lowest point if they would fit i have a djm c notch so im not sure if i will have to move them close to the eye of the leaf. thx again i will look up the headers..

Sweeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Here's a few updated pics. Front fenders are painted and engine/core support wiring and associated parts are going together. Stepside bed work has begun also.

And the bed work begins,...

really good job.. cant wait to see it finished

Ok,... I got a couple pics from Hot Trux tonight so I thought I would share. The idea of making his truck a stepside has been an expensive one. So far,... Jeff purchased two complete beds, one NOS fender (for almost $400), two 1979(?) take off fenders and steps (the red ones, removed in 1979 and stored), one new GM tailgate,... and a couple extra steps found at a local swap meet,... and the bed is finally coming together as "one unit" for mock up prior to paint. . Also purchased was new bed strips and roll pan from Bruce Horkey Wood Products. Original bedsides will be reworked as will the front bed panel from the second bed. Here's a couple of pics. I'll post the bed in paint when it's done.

Here's a sneek peek of the interior. Should be nice. (leather :metal:)

Here's a sneek peek of the interior. Should be nice. (leather :metal:)



One of the vertical lines looks to be off by 1/64 of an inch. Get that fixed and it will be perfect.


LOL


Looks awesome! I like the design and color.
:metal::metal::metal::metal::metal::metal:

Wow... tell Jeff he spent his money right when he hired that upholster. :D

Lookin' good! I can't wait to see it on the street now... :D

Nate,... it probably won't be on the street for a while. Jeff has been hitting it pretty hard,... but still alot to do. The upholstery should be killer.

I mean that seat is flawless.... it was definitely worth the money. And the color is perfect!

Might have to stop by and take another look. :D

killer truck. JUst read the tread. What wheels and size of tires does he have?

Billet Specialties Vintecs. 20x8 (5.25" b.s.) and 20x9.5 (5" b.s.) with 245/40-20 and 295/40-20 BFG KDW's.

That's odd... someone else is going to run Vintec's on their '77... :D

Got a couple pics today from Jeff. (hot trux)
He has blown the front suspension back apart to install his new Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms. Thanks go to Jason at www.suicidedoors.com for a great product and quick service.

Truck is looking Awesome!! Super detailed, it tops the Blazer and thats hard to do! :metal:

That arms turned out real nice. Did Theorbrecke Bros PC them red? Or did Jeff paint them after they arrived?

They are painted. Jeff got them in bare steel.

Wow, how did I miss this thread? That truck looks amazing so far!

very nice

She's a Beauty, those tubular Aarms really cleaned up that front end :metal:

That's a sweet ride.

A few more pics from my buddy Hot Trux.
Doors are hung with new hardware, gaskets, and outside handles. Front Thorbecke Bros. tubular a-arms are installed. There's just a little more wiring to do before that is finished.
Right now, Jeff is fitting the front inner fenders and modifying them for a custom look. Fenders are painted and Jeff just polished the radiator, so it can be installed.
I forgot to get a picture of all the bolting. It's all chrome plated. (even the door hinge bolts,... and many bolts you won't see.) Most are chrome button head allen bolts.
The detail is incredible.

OMG... that thing is coming right along. Jeff, nice work!

Is there a target date for completion? :D

Truck is looking great.

That is an AWESOME job. Truck is looking amazing. Can't wait to see updates