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Old 04-13-2019, 05:46 PM   #1
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Cgt project

Been here awhile, but recently acquired a truck to start. It will be heavily modified, static drop of about 4" ride height with 22"s. I plan to drive it lots long distance hence the Cgt name. Presently have the sheet metal blasted and epoxy coated. Just received my custom frame from Dale Gerry street rods.
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Old 04-13-2019, 06:59 PM   #2
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Re: Cgt project

Very nice, more please...
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Old 04-13-2019, 11:45 PM   #3
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That frame is a work of art.....very nice. What are your plans for a drivetrain?
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Old 04-14-2019, 10:23 AM   #4
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Re: Cgt project

Presently planning for LT4 8 spd. auto
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Old 04-14-2019, 09:56 PM   #5
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Re: Cgt project

Lt4? Maybe an LT Gen V? 6.2 or 5.3?
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Old 04-15-2019, 09:08 PM   #6
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LT4 gen 5. The 650HP one.
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Old 04-16-2019, 04:25 PM   #7
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650hp? Wow! Obviously not stock.
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Old 04-16-2019, 10:23 PM   #8
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Stock for Z06 Corvette, ZR1 Camaro or CSV Caddy.
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Old 04-21-2019, 12:21 PM   #9
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Working on getting all the sheet metal mounted. Mocked up a 28" tall front tire.
It fits, but want a 30". Run out of room in a hurry. Being a static drop much different build than air ride.
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Old 04-22-2019, 11:28 AM   #10
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Very nice start. I will be following the Gen V powertrain and it's challenges but for a keeper it should be worth the effort.
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Old 04-23-2019, 11:25 PM   #11
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Great start, I will be following along.
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Old 04-24-2019, 01:44 AM   #12
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Looks like a solid start. Keep those updates coming ....
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Old 04-24-2019, 01:46 AM   #13
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Wow that frame is beautiful. Straight truck porn right here.. Keep the updates comin
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Old 04-28-2019, 05:36 PM   #14
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Installed the cowl hood hinges. I want to smooth the firewall, but appears the easiest way to do what I want is to replace the whole thing. There is a structure on the drivers side for the master cylinder and pedals that I would like to keep for strength, but looks like it might give me trouble as the firewall is proud there. Anyone have experience with getting the firewall flat?

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Old 04-29-2019, 10:41 AM   #15
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Following along for the build.
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Old 06-21-2019, 11:27 AM   #16
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Slow going in the summer as I rather ride or drive a Hot Rod. Even so I am slowly progressing with raising the bed. Will be a wood floor with less bolts.

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Old 06-21-2019, 10:08 PM   #17
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Watching along intently, as I will be cutting into my '61 soon.
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Old 06-23-2019, 10:36 PM   #18
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Re: Cgt project

Fit my new Mar-K tailgate. Uses small bear claw latches to close. Vertical gaps are good and it fits very close to flush with the bed sides. I would like to install some small rubber bumps so that when closed it won't be metal on metal.
Originally with chains holding the tailgate closed, it would rattle around a bit.
There is barely enough room for the tailgate to fit into the box sides. The only way I see to get more room is cutting and welding?
What are guys doing to accomplish this?

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Old 06-30-2019, 01:40 PM   #19
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Semi Installed some custom inner fenders. Won't bolt up front and rear until I do the firewall.

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Old 06-30-2019, 07:49 PM   #20
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I plan to modify my Mar-K tailgate. I really like the hidden hinge setup, but I think they forgot to hide the nuts/bolts for the hardware on the sides. As with pretty much everything we do with our trucks, its been done before. "Boosted Bertha" did something which looks more original. "Unruly" did it different. I am leaning to go more like unruly, except make my side pieces sized similar to what the bottom of my tailgate is, what do you think?

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Old 06-30-2019, 08:38 PM   #21
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I like your idea - mimic "Unruly", but have the size/angle of the sides match that of the top/bottom.
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Old 07-07-2019, 10:27 AM   #22
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Much better!

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Old 07-24-2019, 11:44 AM   #23
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Picking away at the box of the CGT.
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Got the tailgate fitting reasonabley
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I had a real issue with getting the tailgate fully closed as it was being stopped by the "stake pocket box". The only way I could figure out to fix was to relieve it or cut it. I chose to cut it and kind of like the "line" now. Because I have a raised bed I can install rubber bumpers in my new upper brace for the tailgate to rest against. Still have to slice and hammer the top of the bed sides to get the tailgate gap right.
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Old 07-24-2019, 03:31 PM   #24
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Got my full attention. That frame is absolutely beautiful and love the tailgate setup
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Old 08-25-2019, 08:38 PM   #25
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Measuring up for rims and tires. I would like 22" x 10" rims on the front. My plywood dummy that size fits but I will have to limit the rack as in the picture that is full turn. Interference comes from tire hitting the sway bar. It turns 30 degrees on the outside tire. About the same as my 34 Ford coupe.

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