Project "Nether~Storm" 72 swb

[BigDaddyV]

Well, Im taking the plunge and dismanteling my Truck to do a full frame off build. And im finding all kinds of .... f'd up stuff the PO did to it. Ill post pics up this evening of all I get done. Its kinda tough doing some of this stuff solo with out a picker. But here goes nothin.

[67cheby]

sorry to hear about all the jacked up stuff !

[knomadd]

Unfortunately that happens a lot more than we know. There are a lot of people out there who just want to make a quick buck, or don't know any better and just cover things up. I know it sucks (I've been there before, and will be again when I tear into mine) but it will be worth it in the end when you fix everything the right way. Good luck. It looks like you are off to a good start so far.

[Bomp]

Blew through the first 3 pages, Your motivation gets me all amped up.

Im along for the ride on the tear down and build

Now, after reading everything you've done I feel like I have to go out and work on Bompenstein.

[BigDaddyV]

The messed up stuff isnt as bad as I thought. just tard moves... lol. I found bathroom caulk around the heater box (still not dry) found a new pet. ( mouser in the air vent) jury rigged power steering pump lines that had a nice chunk missing from them. Im sure the list will continue.
but back to my update of accomplisments yesterday. had a time getting the pics uploaded but Got it so here they are. about 8 hrs. of me n Storm time...





A little poor man brew to help me along

Cab stayed due to my lack of strength at the end of the day...
But all in all, Alot got done. Once I get the cab off I can get my deep notches in and maybe blast and some paint.

[BigDaddyV]

Oh and I did get to try out one of my new Headers too..... So sexy!!!!

[VWNate1]

Where is the rust ??

[BigDaddyV]

its hiding... lol.
Most of what I have to fix is inside the front passenger side fender and under the bat box. not to mention a little in the floor pans. reall not bad rust at all.

[BigDaddyV]

mostly destruction atm, but thanx MJ, I hope mine turns out half as awesome as yours

[TazmanB]

Looking good so far and man your blowing and going.

[BigDaddyV]

Well since the rain wont quit.... /cry
I decided to start working on my wiring harness. It was pretty hacked up by the PO. ><
And I mocked up one of my 22's (without tires... or truck) and a fender


i know... sad, But its raining like hell outside and I cant do crap cause I got no garage.

[BigDaddyV]

Oops I left yall out on my spray bomb interior.... it looks good for rattle can red.


What yall think?

[EZ SPEED]

Looks great, keep up the hard work. Maybe I will get to see it in person one day since we live in the same town

[BigDaddyV]

Anytime bud, I live up in Saks. 2 blocks from the Saks baseball field. Halla at me and swing by.

[EZ SPEED]

Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Anytime bud, I live up in Saks. 2 blocks from the Saks baseball field. Halla at me and swing by.

Cool...I grew up over that way. My mom and step dad still lives on 49th street where i lived as a kid.
The 67 in my sig and avatar pic is my step dads that I restored and modded for him, you probably have seen it since he lives so close. But the 67 is at my house in White Plains right now.

[BigDaddyV]

Well Last night I finished rewiring my engine bay harness. Just gotta finish the looming. And found some a pic of a concept I've been working on in my head. But mine will be revese the way this guy did it. Now I just have to work out the details of the pop hatch, maybe even a remote trunk latch like the caddy.


What do yall think?

[VWNate1]

I think that's amazing .

[BigDaddyV]

This guy did it perfect. Im just hoping mine turns out half as nice.

[mcbassin]

Very cool truck and concept you have. Keep up the hard work. Subscribed.

[BigDaddyV]

Thanks Mike. I'm trying. Money is tight right now but I'm still chewing at the bit. one piece at a time.

[Bennett68C10]

Just read through your build, nice job you are doing. I really like the color combo you are going with.
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[BigDaddyV]

Thanks Bennett. I'm trying to get my ride lookin' sweet. I really am trying to do everything my self. and be proud of the fact that I did it.

[BigDaddyV]

Haven't gotten much done, due to work but I did manage to get a few things made. I made a 2 frame braces to replace the not so nice looking ones and a low profile adj. Transmission brace so I can run My exhaust in the frame rails. Hopefully I can get them powder coated this next week. Got them in Primer now.

[BigDaddyV]

Removed the crooked x-member and replaced it with my own make.
Not bolted in yet but it fits perfect.

[BigDaddyV]

Im thinking of replacing the rear frame when I put in my deep notches. I did a lil mock up on sorta what I think it might look like. I wish I had a welder here so I could get this started. Let me know what yall think. I think I made my notches deep enough. I did one mock up with the wheel. I believe after the tires get mounted I will still lay frame.