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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
TTT for no progress on the truck...pushed off to the side, as you can see from the pics.
- - However, getting the ball rolling (fast) on the Z069.... - - ![]() - ![]() - It's becoming a storage spot..... - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]()
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"A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536 |
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looks good chief.
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
I think the ls7 should go in the chief. That would really rocka.
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
John,
I really like the Jed Clampet back seat in the cheif.. ![]()
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
Hey John,
you previously mentioned buying parts from "classic".... which "classic" would that be? Parts, Chevy, Industries? thanks man Vette is looking sik!!
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![]() Thanks.... Quote:
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The Vette is looking good...thanks !!
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 01-14-2009 at 01:20 AM. |
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Yeah !!!
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
Chief,
When you ran your harness through your inner fender, how did you support it under there? any pics? |
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John, What size tires you got on your truck? Thanks man
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
I am running Denman G78-15s....I gonna pull the beauty rings off...I think it looks better without them..you can see more of the RED rim.
If I went with black rims, then the ring would be ok, I think,
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" Last edited by ChiefRocka; 01-20-2009 at 11:03 PM. |
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
have you gotten anywhere with the 700R4 swap?
i'm gonna be building a trans x-member in the next couple days....was just wondering ![]()
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
Not yet man...been too busy on the Vette....
I was gonna get one from Bowtie, but I might have to fabricate one up now that you are ! ![]()
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
![]() I have some tube laying around the shop so I figured I would save a 175 bones..... i think we need some Vette updates too while you are at it ![]()
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
I have plenty, just don't a MOD zap'n me for posting non-truck pics !!
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![]() that won't happen....will it?
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
Let's try:
- - - Moved to the interior for more scrape'n and clean'm.... - - ![]() - Couple shots thru the heater opening... - ![]() - ![]() - After pulling the carpet, I found the dimmer switch and pedal....Cool, never knew that about the vettes. - ![]() - ![]() - Next it was time to remove the column mounts and the pedal assembly... - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() -
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I'm back with a few more pics....A few days ago...I pulled the rear wheels off to tighten the rear body mounts, and finally hook up the rear spring...
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
I found the clutch pedal pin slightly worn...so before coating, I cut it loose and welded a new one in...
- - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - - Yesterday, I pushed her outside in the nice California weather we are having right now....to do a final wire-wheel cleaning of the inside, before some paint and the DynaMat goes in... - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - Here I'm using my old "I don't care if it burns out" wire wheel drill... - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - ![]() - That's it for now.....Monday or Tuesday should be starting the DynaMat....
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John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster ![]() Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
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that is gonna be one SWEET ride!!!
nice work!
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john
that vett is going to be one sweet ride when you are done with it.
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Re: Project "Rock-a-Billy".....Saga Continues.....
I see a budweiser playing peekaboo
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