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Old 09-16-2017, 03:14 PM   #26
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roger55, nice looking truck, too bad you couldn't get the paint to flatten out.....
kidding, great job and the gaps are sweet too. hopefully I can get mine to that point sometime.
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Old 09-18-2017, 10:22 AM   #27
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Old 09-18-2017, 10:52 AM   #28
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looks pretty nice, I have always liked red trucks.
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Old 09-19-2017, 08:04 AM   #29
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great pics!, I need inspiration too! the FB pages keep me going!
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Old 09-20-2017, 01:34 PM   #30
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Hey countofmontecarlo84, what wheels are on yours? Are those American Racing?? And what did you do to set up the stance your truck has? (front & rear)
Yeah, American Racing Torque Thrust II's. 20x10 in the rear and 18x8 in the front. I can't remember the tire sizes at the moment. I will have to look when I get home. You will have to do some fender rolling in the front to be able to turn lock to lock.

Someone asked about the suspension. The front is Flat Out Engineering C4 Corvette subframe system, the rear is stock frame, and a air ride system.
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Old 09-20-2017, 02:45 PM   #31
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The 56 shop truck I built.
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Old 09-20-2017, 04:48 PM   #32
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Old 09-20-2017, 08:29 PM   #33
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The hood was off being louvered when I took this...


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Old 09-22-2017, 12:04 AM   #34
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I am not much for bodywork, but installing LS engines is a favorite of mine.
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Old 09-22-2017, 11:47 PM   #35
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Hey Tim, I sure do like the patina. How do you have the suspension set up?? Nice ride.
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Old 09-23-2017, 11:35 AM   #36
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Hey Tim, I sure do like the patina. How do you have the suspension set up?? Nice ride.
Yup, i like it too. Nice truck Tim.

Black Sheep - Can you tell us about the bolts/washers you used to attach your rear fenders? I bought some showy type bolts/washers from here:
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I havent installed them yet and I'm wondering if I made a mistake buying the flat washers instead of the beveled ones but those were twice as expensive. I'm wondering if you like yours?
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Old 09-23-2017, 01:54 PM   #37
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Yup, i like it too. Nice truck Tim.

Black Sheep - Can you tell us about the bolts/washers you used to attach your rear fenders? I bought some showy type bolts/washers from here:
http://www.mmsacc-stainless.com/html/truck_items.htm

I havent installed them yet and I'm wondering if I made a mistake buying the flat washers instead of the beveled ones but those were twice as expensive. I'm wondering if you like yours?
I used 3/8 stainless steel fender washers and stainless pan head torx bolts. After the repaint I plan to use the same bolts with smaller diameter stainless washers with nylon washers between the stainless washer and the paint.

I have been using boltdepot.com for specialty hardware to replace all of the mismatched hardware store fasteners throughout the truck.
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Old 09-23-2017, 02:30 PM   #38
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hey dubie, nice looking ride and stance. I like the patina on this one as well, not so over the top as some. not usually a patina guy myself. spent too many years driving patina cause the pocketbook was buying groceries instead of paint, haha.
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Old 09-23-2017, 02:33 PM   #39
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bmar,
the LS install looks good. I like the way you run the bulkhead connector. is that a piece of the donor firewall that you cut out and use on the "new" application or is that a custom part? would you use a weather cover on the fuse panel or is there no such thing, possibly too big, didn't bother at time of pic?
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The firewall plug was changed and the hole needed to be smaller than the old one and it is just a piece of sheet metal.
I once had the fuse panel inside of an old toolbox, but changed over to just mounting the panel on the fender skirt. I have plans of making a cover, but I don't want something that is bolted on. I need to figure out some kind of snap on quick release cover.
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I sure like that paint color. Hang in there, it'll be here before you know it.
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Old 09-23-2017, 09:14 PM   #43
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Yup, i like it too. Nice truck Tim.

Black Sheep - Can you tell us about the bolts/washers you used to attach your rear fenders? I bought some showy type bolts/washers from here:
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I havent installed them yet and I'm wondering if I made a mistake buying the flat washers instead of the beveled ones but those were twice as expensive. I'm wondering if you like yours?
Dan,
I don't know the bolts you are using, but heres what I've used on my truck's front fenders and rear fenders. Sorry for the poor picture.
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Old 09-23-2017, 10:49 PM   #44
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if using stainless remember it is softer than the steel bolts so the allen heads strip off easier and they may not be as strong as a steel alternative. should be fine for holding fenders and trim on though.
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Morrie,

These are the bolts & washers I bought on the left and I think they look good. Better than stock clutchheads in my opinion. BUT, since buying them I've had 2nd thoughts whether I should have bought the beveled washers the supplier offers as an alternative. I think they look better but they're almost twice the price so I'll live with the flat ones.

Yes, I know stainless fasteners are softer. It's because of their nickel content which also makes them rust resistant. Dsraven - I am using those polished button head stainless on the fasteners in the engine compartment that fasten the inner & outer fenders together right on top. And I will use Never seize on them too.
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Old 09-23-2017, 11:17 PM   #46
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that should look great on there.
I just dug my inner fenders out. really rusty and beat up. good for the mock up though. figure out where I need to cut them to fit for the new configuration and then transfer the new shape onto a new set of inners.
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Morrie,

These are the bolts & washers I bought on the left and I think they look good. Better than stock clutchheads in my opinion. BUT, since buying them I've had 2nd thoughts whether I should have bought the beveled washers the supplier offers as an alternative. I think they look better but they're almost twice the price so I'll live with the flat ones.

Yes, I know stainless fasteners are softer. It's because of their nickel content which also makes them rust resistant. Dsraven - I am using those polished button head stainless on the fasteners in the engine compartment that fasten the inner & outer fenders together right on top. And I will use Never seize on them too.
Who sells the bolts and beveled washers Dan?
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thanks rickysnickers. nice looking unit. I like the wheel combo.
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Use this link. About 2/3rd's down the page.
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