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10-16-2017 #1
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65 GMC Short Fleet, Pro Touring Big Block Build
As the owner of a 65 GMC it did not take much to get my best friend to jump in with both feet to build one of his own.
We have a nice big shop here in the back of my building that we set up to build this truck in.
We even built our very own fabrication fixture to build on.
Plans go like this;
Rob @ No Limit sold us a wide ride front end, A raised rail rear kit, a Moser 9 rear end narrowed 8" his fat bar 4 link kit and of course Willwoods stoppers for all corners.
So I will just post a bunch of pictures to date. we have been on this build since Sept. 1
here is the stock frame loading on to the fixture.
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10-16-2017 #2
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10-16-2017 #3
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once the stock frame and fixture were married it was time to cut the back off and make room for the No Limit raised rear rail set up
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10-16-2017 #4
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the raised rear rail kit that Rob built is a dream to work with. I could not be more impressed both as a builder and as a fabricator.
I boxed it all in and welded in all the cross members to insure rigidity and strength
Once that was complete I welded on the forward 4 bar mounts.
Then we went ahead and got the rear end in and welded on the Panhard bar mount and shock mounts, then hung that beautiful Moser housing.
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10-16-2017 #5
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The "Wide Ride" from No Limit is an impressive piece of kit. Simple as heck to get into position and built like it was designed for the Space Shuttle.
We had this on and adjusted including removing the stock front end in under 2 hours.
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10-16-2017 #6
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That is pretty much to date. The frame is boxed and we have the body sand blasted, will be installing tons of new sheet metal in it as well as a sweet paint job.
This truck is powered by a 454 hooked up to a kitted 700 R4
Will continue to update as we get deeper into this build. Only have weekends and after work to get anything done but we are motivated and we have a nice shop to get this one done in.
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10-16-2017 #7
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Nice! keep the pics coming.I'm subscribing.
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10-17-2017 #8
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Looking good!
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10-18-2017 #9
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Will you use the standard spindle or dropped spindle?
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10-19-2017 #10
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standard spindle.
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10-20-2017 #11
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Love the project and look forward to the updates!
Glenn
1955 Chevy BelAir
1951 Chevy 3100
1987 Chevy Silverado
My last project....
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...my-72-Maverick!!
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10-20-2017 #12
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What will be the height to the bottom of the cab?
10-31-2017 #13
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not calculated yet.
Originally Posted by Peter Mc Mahon
11-01-2017 #14
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working on the 3" full Stainless exhaust. Running everything above the bottom of the frame rails is eating up a lot of real estate. Using the Flowmaster 50's. We ordered Stainless mufflers and they showed up painted????
11-02-2017 #15
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Love these pics. This is what makes web forums great.
11-05-2017 #16
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big day, got the cab on the frame for some layout on a bunch of stuff, (Steering column, firewall mods, etc)
11-06-2017 #17
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Any suggestions or advice about drive shafts?
Was considering Aluminum but the Carbon Fiber units seem to be priced competitively.
Anyone have any experience with them?
11-08-2017 #18
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great build. I can't wait to see the progress as it unfolds.
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So, I may be biased, but you're doing a great job! Keep up the good work. You're going to love driving this truck. - BTW, rockers will be appx 6" to 8" @ R.H.
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Originally Posted by RobNoLimit
Rob, Tina or you need to send us a banner or sign. We are shooting quite a bit of Video that will be uploaded to our very own You Tube Channel. We can't praise your stuff or your company more. You deserve the recognition this build and the next one we just started are going to garner.
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