I feel Slovenia 64 SWB BBW build

[Raceaprilia]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I just noticed how far back the shifter was on your transmission.
I was wondering if you had to do any sort of modification to that for it to work in your cab.
In the photos before the cab was put back on it looks like it would have come up through your seat, it sits so far back.....

All in all though this is looking great !! You have made some super progress on it

Thanks for comments.
Plan is something in direction as on pictures. Not completly cleared it in my head yet but it is plenty of space to play under that raised part of floors. Homebuild shifter for sure.

[Raceaprilia]

Originally Posted by theastronaut

Very nice project, great work so far! Was good meeting and talking to you at Blue Ridge Fest!

Thanks, trying my best. Nice meeting you too! Is there a meeting in Anderson this weekend or I got miss info? Would be great to take day off.

[Raceaprilia]

Made also brake booster bracket. I know it is copy past kind of thing by one of members out here but is is nice and effective design. I left extension on right side for added support if there will be something added to it down the road. It turned out better then expected. Should go well together with chrome

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by Raceaprilia

Thanks, trying my best. Nice meeting you too! Is there a meeting in Anderson this weekend or I got miss info? Would be great to take day off.

There is a cruise in at McDonalds on highway 81, right at Interstate 85 on Saturday, from around 5:30 until.

The Southeast Showdown show is this weekend also, 27-28, at Anderson Motor Speedway. Here's a link to their facebook page:

July 27-28, 2013 at the Anderson Motor Speedway

[Raceaprilia]

Over a year forward some updates on build. Worked on new wiring from American auto wire for year correct. Got a rust free hood from fire truck along with nice original dash. Sold the rest for same price, that does not happen to me often. Till January I got front clip all ready to paint and got local guy to do it for me. He did messy job and I was demotivated and sanding again.... That delayed me a while right there. I got it straight again and another painter did it much better. Front clip was now ready to assemble. At that time I got good deal on pair of new CPP tubolar arms and said why not. That lead to brand new set of drop spindles and brakes,... About same time I ordered boyd weld tank with bed fill. With all the delays did not want to fabricate more and put side fill on bed. Couple of pics of progress and assembled.

[Raceaprilia]

Got vintage air setup for C10 and it fit great. Some startup problems with installation but other than that all good. Used electric fan with home made shroud to fit on stock radiator. About same time I got Alpine stereo setup. Two amplifiers, 4 speakers and sub. Bed was in decent shape, not much repair needed but went with new tailgate since old tailgate was GMC stamped and make it smoother with inner SS hinges. Widened bed wheel tub 5inches if ever decide to go wild with rear tires. Bed wood is oak from Mar-K and stained blue. Finish is satin with water based to prevent getting darker with age. It matches good on sun, not that much parked inside.You can already see exhaust on previous post - it is outside the frame. I like it better that way and it is mounted as high as possible to prevent any rubbing while on the road. Got new chrome grille but for some reason it did not fit the best. Just blasted the old one and make it little different then the rest out there.

[Raceaprilia]

Couple more pics follow of truck already as driver. Rear bumper is out of 67-72 truck. It fit better than stock looking with my eyes. Lettering is 3M sticker and fit great. all other white is painted. Still some minor things to finish but it is legal and on the road after over 2 years

[62 Barnfind]

Your truck looks killer! I really like the blue bed wood with the stainless. I wish I would have thought of it. Great job!

[Raceaprilia]

Some specs:
Engine: Stock cleaned 283 with 2 barrel carb to keep vintage look.
Transmission: 5 speed camaro T5 with mechanical spedometer.
Paint: 2009 Dodge Challenger.
Wheelbase: SWB
Suspension: 5.5/7 CPP drop with CPP tubolar arms, front and rear sway bar
Brakes: Willwood front, stock new drum setup rear
Wheels: Vision wheels; Torque 143. 18".
Tires: Toyo proxes STII tires, 255/50 front and 295/45 rear.
Vintage air AC.
PS, PB.
Glass: All new, tinted green with matching new vent windows.
All handles, knobs,... brand new
American autowire.
All stainless hardware whereever available.
All painted parts were media blasted and epoxy primed - even brand new parts.
New chrome bumpers; stock front, 67-72 rear.
Under cab, inner fenders and under bed is protected with 3M rubberized undercoating.
Where available to reach (inside rockers, cab corners, inside doors, cab,...) 3M Rust fighter wax was applied to prevent any corosion in years to come.

[Raceaprilia]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Your truck looks killer! I really like the blue bed wood with the stainless. I wish I would have thought of it. Great job!

Thanks. I can see you did put lot of work in yours too to do it the right way. No better feeling when truck is back on road again!

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by Raceaprilia

Thanks. I can see you did put lot of work in yours too to do it the right way. No better feeling when truck is back on road again!

I finally got the plates for the truck after going thru replacing the title. It's great finally getting drive it but I found out that it needs more work. I want front power disks, a/c and the bench seat springs repaired. Setting on it in and out of the garage I couldn't tell what all it needed until I drove it. The more I drive it I think i'm going in the more modern direction. Good luck with yours!

[TJ's Chevy]

Very nice!

[ChrisDollins]

Gorgeous truck! Thanks for posting an update. I like the shift knob, too cool haha. Wheels, ride height, interior, just looks right! Do you have any full side shots? Blue stain looks awesome too.

Chris

[Captainfab]

You've done an awesome job on your truck......I really like it

[66LSx]

I'm in love.....

Truck.looks.amazing

I've been spying those 143's for awhile.... and then I saw them on your truck.... wow

Awesome execution.

By chance....

18x8.5 with 4.5 or 5.125 BS in front? and 18x9.5 with the 5.25"BS in the rear?

[duallyjams]

You did a great job, looks great.

[Raceaprilia]

Originally Posted by 66LSx

I'm in love.....

Truck.looks.amazing

I've been spying those 143's for awhile.... and then I saw them on your truck.... wow

Awesome execution.

By chance....

18x8.5 with 4.5 or 5.125 BS in front? and 18x9.5 with the 5.25"BS in the rear?

Hi,

Google out part nr:

Front: 143-8873GMML10
Rear: 143-8973GMML0

Thanks everybody for comments!

[Raceaprilia]

Originally Posted by Raceaprilia

Hi,

Google out part nr:

Front: 143-8873GMML10
Rear: 143-8973GMML0

Thanks everybody for comments!

There is also part nr 143-8973GMML12 for rear with better BS available but was not on stock when I was buying them. Supplier did not have any info at the time of when they will get them also. My rear wheel setup is really tight to outer lip, front clear without any problem. I was told by CPP tech support that their drop spindles and CPP arms should pull wheels in some too, that helped for sure.

[66LSx]

Originally Posted by Raceaprilia

There is also part nr 143-8973GMML12 for rear with better BS available but was not on stock when I was buying them. My rear wheel setup is really tight to outer lip

Is it a major concern rubbing wise or just close but doesn't rub? (Not quite sure if you have it on the road yet alot)

I'd like to keep the nice deep dish lip vs. losing some to backspacing.

Rolling my fender lips is on the table.

[PGSigns]

Truck came out very nice.
Jimmy

[jcramsey]

Very nice! What did you end up using to get your t5 shifter to work out so it doesnt interfere with the bench seat? Make your own shifter handle or one of those adapters?

[Raceaprilia]

Originally Posted by jcramsey

Very nice! What did you end up using to get your t5 shifter to work out so it doesnt interfere with the bench seat? Make your own shifter handle or one of those adapters?

I made one out of stock shifter just moved it couple inches forward. It looks close to the one with red base in post #26. I dont have any pics of itunfortunately.

[jcramsey]

Originally Posted by Raceaprilia

I made one out of stock shifter just moved it couple inches forward. It looks close to the one with red base in post #26. I dont have any pics of itunfortunately.

Thanks, no pic needed! I see most people using the s10 t5's, but it's nice to see the camaro ones are usable with just a little ingenuity as well.

[Raceaprilia]

Originally Posted by 66LSx

Is it a major concern rubbing wise or just close but doesn't rub? (Not quite sure if you have it on the road yet alot)

I'd like to keep the nice deep dish lip vs. losing some to backspacing.

Rolling my fender lips is on the table.

Sorry I missed this one.
Only rubbing issue is rubber to the two cross members on the inside of the bed sides connecting inside panel to the outside lip. Fender lip is safe. But this will happen only in case if I am too fast in sharp curve and bumpy road. I do not race with it therefore is no serious issues at all.
If I would do it all over again: Rolling the fender lip and bending the two cross members closer to the outer fender and then angled on top (letter L shape instead of I like stock) should clear all issues.

[Raceaprilia]

Couple more from the weekend