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Post by Duane on Apr 5, 2008 15:51:39 GMT -5
 i just got this today. it's going to be a Drag Truck with a Ross Gibson BBC and several other goodies. i have a couple of ideas for it that might twist your crank but they will be something that you have to see to appreciate. i'll keep you all updated with the progress of this beast. |
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Post by G L Hoover on Apr 5, 2008 22:17:24 GMT -5
Duane,
Ok you have the ideas and the kit and misc parts Now put some pics of your progress up WE WANNA SEE!!!!!!!!!
George
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Post by boo on Apr 19, 2008 0:45:33 GMT -5
kool, making any progress?
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Post by Duane on Apr 19, 2008 17:00:52 GMT -5
ok, i'll post what i have. i've made a little progress but now i have to buy the engine that i want to use. i need it for my mockup as well. there will be a different frame under it, so i'll have to decide what i have to do to build it.
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Post by Duane on Apr 19, 2008 17:31:22 GMT -5
 this is where i am(well, i little further maybe)for now. as i mentioned earlier i need a few more things but, not enough scratch to get em. as i progress, i'll post. i'm thinking the bed floor will be aluminum. |
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Post by scottvanslooten on Apr 19, 2008 18:57:18 GMT -5
Why not just tub this floor and paint it Alum. ?? Or find a wooden floor from an old truck kit
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Post by Duane on Apr 20, 2008 2:04:29 GMT -5
i thought about doing that Scott. it will be tubbed but, for the look i'm after and, the rims and tires that i want to use; the stock bed floor won't work. i'm after a lightweight look and one that is very racy. this build and any other that i do will not have donk rims and tires either because i don't like donks.
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Post by G L Hoover on Apr 20, 2008 2:48:44 GMT -5
Duane,
Nice start what about a floor and wheel tubs scratch built out of plastic thread plate material? That might look good Could drill lightrning holes in places too maybe? I dunno You have any of those "donk" wheels/tires you don`t want? Let me know
George
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Post by scottvanslooten on Apr 20, 2008 8:51:44 GMT -5
George how big of wheels you looking for . I may have some . I was thinking about melting them down as a way to show what I think of donks.
I know I have the set from the Cady truck and some frome the 66 nova not sure if those are big enough for donks
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Post by scottvanslooten on Apr 20, 2008 8:56:33 GMT -5
Duane use Styren and then paint it with Alum. I use medicne bottles for wheel tubs. Check out the pictures of my 55 chevy truck here on this board for ideas
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Post by Duane on Apr 20, 2008 14:05:55 GMT -5
George,
i've got donk rims and tires up the wazoo and if you want them, you got them !!!!! i love the look of drag race cars and street rods and '40's-'50's customs only. i have NEVER liked donks or Sewer Dwelling Mammal rods !!! they don't look safe to me.
a custom floor in the bed is what i want to do with this build. i have a wild idea to incorporate so this truck will have a strictly race look to it. a friend of mine suggested a chop but, it will ruin the "look" and "feel" that i'm after.
Scott,
that's EXACTLY what i'm doing to this truck !!!! i want this truck to look as if every body panel is made from aluminum.
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Post by scottvanslooten on Apr 20, 2008 15:40:36 GMT -5
Duane don't use the color place paint from Wal Mart for the Alum. It is way to Bright silvery
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Post by Duane on Apr 20, 2008 18:58:14 GMT -5
i'm very picky about my paint Scott. i want the best that i can get. i'll do some checking before i buy, i do that with anything and everything.
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Post by G L Hoover on Apr 20, 2008 21:50:29 GMT -5
Duane and Scott
E-mails sent concerning wheels/tires Let me know please
George
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Post by boo on Apr 20, 2008 22:02:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the updates, like to follow builds
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