Project "Irvin"

[j carter]

Have u decided to keep the truck?

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by j carter

Have u decided to keep the truck?

No sir, it's still forsale. Just haven't pushed it to leave

[preacher anthony]

Congrats Ben. We had a local show yesterday, I didn't attend, took care of "honey do" stuff then my wife said it was too hot. I had my granddaughter so I kept company with her. Finally got automatic steering column in, new window felts, and mirrors installed. I have new door rubber but going to wait until we install cab corners and rockers. Still chasing battery drain, disconnected the radio, that wasn't it, reconnected a loose wire on gas tank, that didn't solve that problem either, it still only registers between one quarter and half a tank when full. We will have to pull the bed off to take tank out, so I will wait until after Goodguys in Charlotte in October to do that. Hope u r staying busy w/ work, I have a funeral to do tomorrow, then hopefully driving some kids in Driver's Ed the rest of the week. Call ahead and let me know when u will down my way.

[Bhelton]

Been extremely busy with work and working on new shop. Been working on marketing as well for my self. Irvin is running stronger the more I drive and AC blows nice and cold!
Got some shirts made up last week and pretty happy with them

[preacher anthony]

Cool, are you going into business for yourself? If so, what are you going to do, specialize in restomods, C10s, paint, etc? Going to be full time?

[Bhelton]

May be changing truck up in spring!?!?!?!?

[j carter]

So u decided to keep it?

[Bhelton]

Yes, no one wanted it bad enough so time to change it up

[j carter]

Can't wait til u get those billets

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by j carter

Can't wait til u get those billets

Thanks! It'll be a little bit, gotta few other projects to handle first

[Bennett68C10]

Hell yeah that looks awesome, I can't wait to see it. Are those the new American Racing Billets.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Hell yeah that looks awesome, I can't wait to see it. Are those the new American Racing Billets.

Yes sir! And thank you!!

[jeh]

Ben, glad you decided to keep the ole girl those wheels will look BADA$$

[Bhelton]

Update....as of right now doing a 700r4 tranny packed full of monster transmission parts capable of handling 800hp (more upgrades coming) , also ordered a complete new ignition system to see if I can get more out of what I have. Suspension is on the works

[NC_John]

Originally Posted by Bhelton

Update....as of right now doing a 700r4 tranny packed full of monster transmission parts capable of handling 800hp (more upgrades coming) , also ordered a complete new ignition system to see if I can get more out of what I have. Suspension is on the works

You'd do a lot better with a good 4L60E. Just thought I'd throw that out there....

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by NC_John

You'd do a lot better with a good 4L60E. Just thought I'd throw that out there....

Lol, won't be as strong and I'd have more in a stand alone

[Dean'smeanmachine]

Those wheels will really look nice.

[Bhelton]

Originally Posted by Dean'smeanmachine

Those wheels will really look nice.

Thanks!

[Bhelton]

Goodies for Irvin

[Bhelton]

Snapped a pic before tearing down for transmission and ignition install yesterday, thought I'd share

[Bhelton]

Trannies here and going in

[Bhelton]

I cut it

[preacher anthony]

Will wonders never cease! A defector from the "Long Bed Mafia". I would have never guessed. I'm buying a blue '67 from Tenn. Trying to setup transport, too far for me. I will be in touch for advice, I know you are booked. Time is short before "Run to the Sun" at Myrtle Beach.

[Bhelton]

Well today I got the notches welded in and friday I ordered new air management from Travis at ProPerformance along with 22s and 14" brakes.

[Bhelton]

Pic of my welds