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mattbert56 · 04-29-2015, 01:58 AM

Like captn fab says keep it up man. For being 17 that's dang impressive. Took me years to even be remotely good at tig. The world needs more Welders. Primarily in TIG. Subscribed also

Justin@EntropyRad · 04-29-2015, 03:43 PM

legit work on that crossmember..my friend did a very similar piece on his Datsun 620!

When you get ready to keep that beast cool..let me know!

76stepside01 · 05-05-2015, 11:42 PM

Thanks everyone! Made a little progress, got the rear suspension mostly finished except for the panhard bar, and built the tranny crossmember. Working on the fuel cell now.

mattbert56 · 05-06-2015, 12:09 AM

From one welder to another Man...respect. nice work.

Kyle@FTP · 05-06-2015, 11:17 AM

looks good! cant wait to see more progress pictures.

Chevrolet_Racer · 05-06-2015, 11:43 AM

You're killin it dude, looks like you have a lot of time on your hands. Keep the pictures coming

76stepside01 · 07-31-2015, 12:53 AM

Been lacking on updates but have been working on it as much as possible. Finally got some primer on the cab tonight after a few weeks of battling the crazy amount of rust this truck had.

Back to where I left off, The finished fuel cell

Im trying make as much as possible on this truck to save some money so I made some motor mounts from left over cromo from the 4 link,

Motor went in with no issues

Then the not so fun bit began.

Material for the roll cage showed up today so I will start on that tomorrow.

**Captainfab** · 07-31-2015, 01:24 AM

And once again, nice work

76stepside01 · 08-03-2015, 01:58 AM

I decided on just a roll bar instead of a full cage since it will primarily be driven on the street. Made some progress on the main hoop and mounting plates.

There will be a tube that mounts to the frame and bolts to the plates.

This was my first time bending tube so I'm pretty happy with the results. Tubing is 1-3/4x .120 wall DOM

tinydb84 · 08-03-2015, 02:03 AM

Very cool.

aggie91 · 08-07-2015, 03:11 PM

Like many others have said, you have some great skills for a 17 year old. Glad to see another teen doing his own thing to these old trucks!

**Palf70Step** · 08-07-2015, 04:40 PM

Nice work!!

Johnny_Lamebridge · 08-08-2015, 01:22 AM

I'll be following this project. Great workmanship... and goooooorgeous welding! Mad skills.

Justin@EntropyRad · 08-10-2015, 11:52 AM

nice work!

76stepside01 · 08-12-2015, 12:57 AM

Thanks everyone! finished up the roll bar a few days ago so I put the cab back, now I can fab up the pieces the attach the roll bar to the frame.

Notching was done with a regular drill press and hole saw.

Wasn't really going for nhra legality on this roll bar but rather something to add some safety for the occasional days at the track without making it more dangerous to drive on the street.

tinydb84 · 08-12-2015, 01:00 AM

Man....

Wanna build me a cage for my 66 and a turbo mount for my 75?

Johnny_Lamebridge · 08-12-2015, 01:20 AM

Awe come on! You're just teasing us now with those close-ups of the tube welds. Lol!

I'm just kidding, I look forward to seeing more. (so jealous!)

**argonaut** · 08-12-2015, 02:48 AM

Far out. That is a big turbo.

mooseknuckles · 08-18-2015, 08:50 PM

awesome build, killer work!

stealth_weapons · 08-19-2015, 08:41 AM

I need to see more of this build!!!! it's awesome!!

76stepside01 · 09-14-2015, 01:58 AM

Started work on the headers, got the drivers side tacked up. Now to make a mirror image for the passenger side. They are made of sch10 304L stainless. Thicker than most are used to for headers, but will handle the abuse and heat over time, and was way cheaper than thin wall mandrel bends. Also thinking of selling this set to fund the build if anyone is interested in some turbo headers..

Welded inside and out then ported

DakotaKid · 09-14-2015, 08:44 AM

Very very nice fab work. Love the hedders.

mooseknuckles · 09-14-2015, 08:52 AM

Those headers are sick!

aggie91 · 09-14-2015, 10:08 AM

Those headers are insane!

tinydb84 · 09-14-2015, 01:15 PM

Any recommendations on what/where to read to learn how to layout headers/tube/etc? I need skills like that....

04-29-2015, 01:58 AM	#26
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Like captn fab says keep it up man. For being 17 that's dang impressive. Took me years to even be remotely good at tig. The world needs more Welders. Primarily in TIG. Subscribed also __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

04-29-2015, 03:43 PM	#27
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link legit work on that crossmember..my friend did a very similar piece on his Datsun 620! When you get ready to keep that beast cool..let me know! __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

05-05-2015, 11:42 PM	#28
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Thanks everyone! Made a little progress, got the rear suspension mostly finished except for the panhard bar, and built the tranny crossmember. Working on the fuel cell now.

05-06-2015, 12:09 AM	#29
mattbert56 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Story, Wyoming Posts: 641	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link From one welder to another Man...respect. nice work. __________________ Well that didn't go as planned. 1965 k20 buikd thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=628346&page=6

05-06-2015, 11:17 AM	#30
Kyle@FTP Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Escondido Posts: 700	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link looks good! cant wait to see more progress pictures.

05-06-2015, 11:43 AM	#31
Chevrolet_Racer Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 12	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link You're killin it dude, looks like you have a lot of time on your hands. Keep the pictures coming __________________ 1963 C20 4x4 1968 Chevelle 1,000hp plus nitrous

07-31-2015, 12:53 AM	#32
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Been lacking on updates but have been working on it as much as possible. Finally got some primer on the cab tonight after a few weeks of battling the crazy amount of rust this truck had. Back to where I left off, The finished fuel cell Im trying make as much as possible on this truck to save some money so I made some motor mounts from left over cromo from the 4 link, Motor went in with no issues Then the not so fun bit began. Material for the roll cage showed up today so I will start on that tomorrow.

07-31-2015, 01:24 AM	#33
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link And once again, nice work __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-03-2015, 01:58 AM	#34
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link I decided on just a roll bar instead of a full cage since it will primarily be driven on the street. Made some progress on the main hoop and mounting plates. There will be a tube that mounts to the frame and bolts to the plates. This was my first time bending tube so I'm pretty happy with the results. Tubing is 1-3/4x .120 wall DOM Last edited by 76stepside01; 08-03-2015 at 02:09 AM.

08-03-2015, 02:03 AM	#35
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Very cool. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

08-07-2015, 03:11 PM	#36
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Like many others have said, you have some great skills for a 17 year old. Glad to see another teen doing his own thing to these old trucks! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-07-2015, 04:40 PM	#37
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,640	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Nice work!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-08-2015, 01:22 AM	#38
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link I'll be following this project. Great workmanship... and goooooorgeous welding! Mad skills. __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

08-10-2015, 11:52 AM	#39
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link nice work! __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

08-12-2015, 12:57 AM	#40
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Thanks everyone! finished up the roll bar a few days ago so I put the cab back, now I can fab up the pieces the attach the roll bar to the frame. Notching was done with a regular drill press and hole saw. Wasn't really going for nhra legality on this roll bar but rather something to add some safety for the occasional days at the track without making it more dangerous to drive on the street.



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08-12-2015, 01:00 AM	#41
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Man.... Wanna build me a cage for my 66 and a turbo mount for my 75? __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

08-12-2015, 01:20 AM	#42
Johnny_Lamebridge Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cambridge, Ontario Posts: 507	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Awe come on! You're just teasing us now with those close-ups of the tube welds. Lol! I'm just kidding, I look forward to seeing more. (so jealous!) __________________ * My 63 C10 SWB Fleetside (converted to BBW): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post6851558 @johnny_lamebridge on Instagram

08-12-2015, 02:48 AM	#43
argonaut Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,813	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Far out. That is a big turbo. __________________ Jason M. @argonaut62 1972 K5 Blazer CST, Turquoise 1966 K20 Short Fleet Pickup, Big Ugly 1964 C10 Short Fleet, Gertrude 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 1996 Ford Bronco XLT 1980 Jeep Wagoneer 2008 Honda CBR1000RR 2005 Honda RC51 1981 Honda CB750C No dis-assemble Johnny Five! No dis-assemble!

08-18-2015, 08:50 PM	#44
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link awesome build, killer work! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

08-19-2015, 08:41 AM	#45
stealth_weapons Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Whiteman AFB, MO. Posts: 200	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link I need to see more of this build!!!! it's awesome!! __________________ the Stealth Weapons 63 project, all comments, advice, and critiques welcome! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438235

09-14-2015, 01:58 AM	#46
76stepside01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 139	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Started work on the headers, got the drivers side tacked up. Now to make a mirror image for the passenger side. They are made of sch10 304L stainless. Thicker than most are used to for headers, but will handle the abuse and heat over time, and was way cheaper than thin wall mandrel bends. Also thinking of selling this set to fund the build if anyone is interested in some turbo headers.. Welded inside and out then ported

09-14-2015, 08:44 AM	#47
DakotaKid Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Western ND Posts: 198	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Very very nice fab work. Love the hedders. __________________ Current Project : 1962 Chevy SWB Fleetside Others, 1958 Edsel Villager Station Wagon 1926 Ford Model T Roadster Hotrod www.suedescarclub.com

09-14-2015, 08:52 AM	#48
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Those headers are sick! __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

09-14-2015, 10:08 AM	#49
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Those headers are insane! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

09-14-2015, 01:15 PM	#50
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 1964 Sleeper \| 5.3 \| 75mm turbo \| Caged \| 4 Link Any recommendations on what/where to read to learn how to layout headers/tube/etc? I need skills like that.... __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

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