Project Cottonmouth

[Tincup]

This is just the beginning of my latest project. It a 1967 Dodge D100 shortbed that's getting a Gen III Viper engine, trans and rear end from a 05 Ram SRT10 chassis I bought. I also hope to use the brakes and anything else I can.

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[mmosley]

What is the difference in wheelbase?

[72BBSwinger]

You look close at that frame and you can see that the front section with the 4 body mounts is spliced into by the rear rails with the rear 2 body and box mounts. Point being, the front sections are all the same for all wheelbases of the 1500's. I would use that new frame and do whatever needed to make it work unless you're wanting less weight. $$$ wise that would be an excellent choice since the SRT10's have a huge following as far Mopar aftermarket support goes. Edit: I've been wrong many times before, actually upon looking closer, there are 2 splices and the middle section is what needs taken out and the rear cab mounts would still be the rear cab mounts on a standard cab and the middle cab mounts would get the boot.

[sietedoce]

i´a m 67-72 c10 fan but you project is awesome

[Bryce]

Awesome project.

[N2BNLOW]

Awesome project... really looking forward to this one

[srh3trinity]

Saw a long bed today. Yours is going to be an awesome build.

[hemidart67]

Tin i cant wait to see the progress of this build.Your 63 Dart is 1 badass car.You need to sneak this build in somewhere on Forabodiesonly too.

[Tincup]

I don't think a direct bolt on is in the cards. Not only is the wheelbase off by a mile, the track is wider, plus the height is a major concern. The chassis is being delivered tomorrow, I will be doing a lot of measuring to see what my options are. I probably won't get started on it till the winter, I have to finish two other cars first, then I will be able to hit it hard.

[72D100]

This is the same swap ive been wanting to do to my 72 d100 cant wait to see more of this

[low68]

Do you have a build thread on your dart?

[Tincup]

Do you have a build thread on your dart?

Here you go..

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=63294

[Dr G]

I love that rendering. If you pull it off in that style it will be awesome.

Dr G

[ArtosDracon]

This is going to be pretty bad ass when completed, good luck with her!

[Tincup]

Not a lot to update, but I did have the Dana 60 narrowed 6", and I have been trying to figure out how to use the large (15") front brakes on an aftermarket Mustang 2 type suspension. So I decided to design up my own spindles to use the SRT front hubs, discs, and calipers, but they have the same geometry as a set of Wilwood Pro spindles.

[Street-Garage]

Very cool project ! Even so my garage is "Ford only" I always liked the looks of these Dodge trucks. Looking forward to see more.

Kai
Hanau/Germany

[Peter Mc Mahon]

Who did the rendering? It is fantastic!

[Tincup]

Very cool project ! Even so my garage is "Ford only" I always liked the looks of these Dodge trucks. Looking forward to see more.

Kai
Hanau/Germany

Thanks.


Who did the rendering? It is fantastic!

Ben Hermance from Hermance Design did the Photoshop, that is my actual truck.

[RIDES BY DESIGN]

looking forward to your progress Tin. check this link out

http://fordodgetrucksonly.forumotion.com/t119-69-viper-stepside105477

[Tincup]

I've seen this build before, it was on a European website ( the text was in Swedish ). It's a cool build, I was hoping to steal some ideas....;-)

[Tig]

Wow, this is going to be awesome.
How did you score that roller? You certainly don't see them very often , if ever.

That step side is pretty insane.

[Tincup]

Thanks. Where else Ebay.

[Tincup]

Here is the latest update, I got in my new IFS from Scott's Hot Rod shop. They did a great job building it to fit the Dodge chassis and my custom spindles. Also had a new dash bezel machined and hydro dipped, then filled it with my Speedhut gauges.


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[Motown 454]

I just saw this nice project! I'm definitely going to be watching. That's a sweet looking suspension set up. Gauges look nice too.

[DreamRyder1963]

This is a sweet looking project. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

[Tig]

Thanks. Where else Ebay.

I should've known, hah


Nice lookin front end and gauge cluster.


Lookin forward to your updates

[vwmopar]

I want to do something like this to a 73-93 dodge with a Gen III Hemi. I'm jealous of your project. Nice to see someone building something other than a C10.

[APEowner]

Awesome build and I can't help but admire a man who designs and machines his own spindles.

[slantin_77]

Wow this is very cool! The suspension and powerplant is awesome! I too have a Dodge truck that I'm hoping to make into a pro-touring truck but mine is a '77. I've contemplated on doing a '97-2004 Dakota frame swap so I can have updated drivetrain, brakes, steering, suspension, etc...but if I do something like that, it will be years from now.
I'm definitely subscribing to this! Last year at the Car Craft Summer Nationals in St. Paul I saw a '78 Lil Red Express with a SRT-10 Viper engine in it...the truck had a lot of patina and was a really cool rig!

[Django]

Cool project. Nice to see a Dodge!

[72BBSwinger]

Thanks Tin for single handedly inflating the price of old D100's! Ive had a handful of them over the years, simple very easy to maintain trucks in stock form. Always wanted to fix one up RIGHT.

[Godbolt]

Thanks Tin for single handedly inflating the price of old D100's! Ive had a handful of them over the years, simple very easy to maintain trucks in stock form. Always wanted to fix one up RIGHT.

Ha! So true. I have been searching the Internet and am debating how on earth I can possibly justify buying one let alone provide the space to house it. At this rate I'm going to need a shed. A big one. Great project.

[Tincup]

Thanks Guy's, I can't wait to get started on it, but I have to finish a paying customers car first. That helps finance the build.

[JayinMI]

So many C10 builds in this section. Loving the old dodge truck! Nice change of pace! I thought your username looked familiar then I saw you link to FABO for your Dart build.

Any progress?

Jay

[Tincup]

So many C10 builds in this section. Loving the old dodge truck! Nice change of pace! I thought your username looked familiar then I saw you link to FABO for your Dart build.

Any progress?

Jay

Not really, I should be shooting my friends car this weekend. Then all that's left is to cut and buff, and I can send it down the road, and bring home my truck...

[Hondo78]

been trying to figure out how to use the large (15") front brakes on an aftermarket Mustang 2 type suspension. So I decided to design up my own spindles to use the SRT front hubs, discs, and calipers, but they have the same geometry as a set of Wilwood Pro spindles.

Nice skills, think it, design it, mill it. Are these spindles CNC milled? I have a spare C4 front end and would like to adapt the SRT 8 hubs myself. Food for thought-

Very nice design work-

[Tincup]

Nice skills, think it, design it, mill it. Are these spindles CNC milled? I have a spare C4 front end and would like to adapt the SRT 8 hubs myself. Food for thought-

Very nice design work-

Thanks Hondo, yes they were CNC milled from 4140 chromoly steel.

[AusMarty]

MOAR!

This thing looks AWESOME.

[Tincup]

The truck will be home this weekend, time to fire up the welder......

[hemidart67]

keep us posted......

[Motown 454]

The truck will be home this weekend, time to fire up the welder......

Now the magic happens!

[Munssey]

Subscribed!

[Tincup]

Started tearing down the truck, It will be a busy winter.......
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[Motown 454]

Nice progress, you've got some beautiful weather for it.

[Tincup]

Prepping the chassis for the IFS...
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[Tincup]

Managed to get the front frame rails boxed and the crossmember tacked in.
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[Tincup]

Suspension is mocked up....
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[bovey]

For the record, I love this build. Can't wait to see it go.

[windows]

Wow! Your build is so cool. I will follow this with great interest. Really like what you're doing with this truck.

[Tincup]

5" ground clearance....
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[Steve-O-08]

The truck looks great. Viper wheels are a nice touch. Keep up the good work!

[Tincup]

So I ran into my first snag.....About a year and a half ago when I was designing my spindles, I found all the dimensions on line for the Wilwood Pro spindles. So I used that geometry to make mine, perfect, Right!. Well the problem is I used the Wilwood 2" drop spindle figuring I would need all the drop I could get, WRONG! The truck is actually Too Low! The combination of the crossmember location, and the shape of the chassis, makes the center of the chassis 3" off the ground.... The front section is fine at 5", but 3" is not enough clearance for New England roads. So there are a couple ways I could fix this, I could notch the chassis where the crossmember mounts, but this would weaken the frame, with 500+HP on tap, really not an option. I could modify my existing spindles to gain about 1", but still not enough. The right way to fix this is to design new 2" raised spindles (or really "Stock" height). It sucks, but it's the right way to do it. Actually the designing is the easy part, having the parts machined can get expensive, luckily I have a friend that runs a machine shop, and treats me good on price. So, the design is done, and parts are being cut, in the meantime, I'm starting on cleaning up the rear frame rails.

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[662door]

Awesome truck! If I ever get around to finishing my nova I'm thinking a truck will be next on my list, what part of MA are you in?

[Tincup]

Awesome truck! If I ever get around to finishing my nova I'm thinking a truck will be next on my list, what part of MA are you in?

About an hour south of Boston, Fall River.

[Tincup]

Been working on mocking up the rear Fatbar suspension......
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[Tincup]

So, in preparation for the C-notch, I wanted to clean up the frame rails. After removing all the unnecessary brackets, I welded up all the holes, 35 each side! Then boxed the rails so I have something to weld the C-notch to.
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[Tincup]

Passenger side notch is finished, starting on the drivers side.
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[Pt109]

Looks to me like you should rename the notch... Looks more like a g-notch to me, as in the grand canyon notch!!!! That is cool. have never seem one like this for sure. Also hope you are keeping a seperate budget for rear tires, Im guessing about a set per week with that beast. VERY cool. Subscribed. Maybe you should name your project "Hazzy", due to all the tire smoke.

[kingcrunch]

What vehicle donated that rear axle with the discs?
Looks like a Ram 1500?

[Godbolt]

Yep. See the first post. 05 Ram SRT

[Tincup]

Thanks guys, I was beginning to think no one was paying attention....

[Tincup]

Good news, my buddy finished my new spindles, so now I can button up the front suspension. I finished the notches tonight, so I get the rear welded in, gonna be a busy weekend.
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[JayinMI]

So you're almost done then? lol
I can't wait to see this thing on the ground.

Going to paint it or stick with patina?

Jay

[Tincup]

So you're almost done then? lol
I can't wait to see this thing on the ground.

Going to paint it or stick with patina?

Jay

Ya, me too. It will be painted on the inside, patina on the outside.

[Jetfixr320]

Looks good. Hard to find the old Dodge trucks.

[Peanut1959]

Loving it so far! Subscribed.

[Tincup]

As it turns out Dodge bodies are not exactly level with the chassis. I had been working on a level chassis, but today I dropped it on the ground and the rear was a little low, like 4 inches. Not a big deal at this point since the suspension is not welded in yet. Although I could have gotten away with a smaller notch, it's easy enough to cut them down. The most important thing is the proper stance.

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[abdelillo]

Very nice and I'm like everyone else nice to see something different. I'm a mopar fan and I hope my dakota will one day be able to get a v10 eventually. I'm impressed and looking forward to see where you go next. Thank you for sharing and God bless you.

[Tincup]

Very nice and I'm like everyone else nice to see something different. I'm a mopar fan and I hope my dakota will one day be able to get a v10 eventually. I'm impressed and looking forward to see where you go next. Thank you for sharing and God bless you.

Thank you...

[Centerforce]

This is going to be so awesome! Subscribed for frame laying.

[Tincup]

This is going to be so awesome! Subscribed for frame laying.

Hate to disappoint you, but their won't be any "frame laying" I'm going with coil-overs instead of bags...

[Dr G]

Hate to disappoint you, but their won't be any "frame laying" I'm going with coil-overs instead of bags...
That's my man!

[Tincup]

My new shocks came in, they might be a little stiff...
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[Motown 454]

It won't squat when you get on it with those shocks! Always moving forward..

[abdelillo]

What kind of shocks? They Look Like A Beef Up rod.

[JayinMI]

Looks like something you'd use with a cantilever suspension. What's the plan?

[Tincup]

What kind of shocks? They Look Like A Beef Up rod.


Looks like something you'd use with a cantilever suspension. What's the plan?

Their just mock up shocks. They set the ride height at the middle of the shock travel.

[Tincup]

Rear completely tacked in, can't weld it in solid until I determine the correct pinion angle.
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[Tincup]

The UPS guy dropped off my seats, and I finished the front suspension. Next will be the motor install....


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[Peanut1959]

Excellent! Keep it up!

[Dr G]

It's starting to look like something! Excellent. Gustave

[Jetfixr320]

Looks great. Need some Viper seats in that thing!

[Jetfixr320]

double post

[Tincup]

Looks like it might actually fit....Now all I have to do is fab up some motor mounts.
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[Godbolt]

Looks like it might actually fit....Now all I have to do is fab up some motor mounts.

Haha! Well that's always a relief. Love this project. You are making me want to find a D100 again......

[Tincup]

Gas Tank is finally mounted (22 Gal. Mustang). It took a while to box the rear frame rails, then weld in 1 1/4" box tubing, and use (13) 1/4" riv-nuts. The best part is it fit perfectly between the frame rails, so when I want to remove it, It just drops out from the bottom...
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[Motown 454]

Nice job, it looks like the tank was made especially for the frame. It was worth all the time you spent on it.

[Tincup]

This should keep the snake cool.....

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[hotrod56]

What brand is that? Looks nice.

[abdelillo]

That thing is getting ready to bite some c10's, s10, silvers, Rangers, and anything else that gets in the way. Lol. Where are you thinking to let her loose at and when?

[Tincup]

Wizard Cooling

[Tincup]

That thing is getting ready to bite some c10's, s10, silvers, Rangers, and anything else that gets in the way. Lol. Where are you thinking to let her loose at and when?

GoodGuy's New York, Hopefully next summer...

[RIDES BY DESIGN]

looking good tin

[Tincup]

Motor is in, and the cab is back where it belongs....
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[Tincup]

OK, I haven't been slacking off, I've been sick as a dog. After 2 weeks of not much progress, I finally got out to the shop and welded in the rear suspension. Also got my headers installed, I'll bet I lost 50lbs off the nose.
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[Motown 454]

It looks good in there. Is the steering going to go on easily ? From the angle it look pretty good.

[Tincup]

It looks good in there. Is the steering going to go on easily ? From the angle it look pretty good.

I'm gonna have to modify the motor mount, but it should have plenty of room.

[kingcrunch]

I really love the stance of that truck.
Hint: If you can, make that panhard rod longer.

[Tincup]

I really love the stance of that truck.
Hint: If you can, make that panhard rod longer.

Thanks, If I make it any longer, it will hit the chassis....

[rohrt]

Very cool build. Its like watching Stacy Davids garage.

[chafin]

Definitely a badass build. Ive got a 65 ill eventually get to. I agree with kingcrunch about your panhard bar needing to be longer but since you dont have the room then I would suggest a watts link. They're easy to set up and provide far better results

[rustomatic]

I dig the engine placement--for 10 cylinders, you've got that thing located pretty nicely, both for weight displacement and general coolness.

[Tincup]

Just for the heck of it I created a mockup model of the rear panhard bar in Solidworks to check the amount of side to side travel. According to my calculations ( measured from an arbitrary line ) the top of the shock stroke ( 5" ) gave me a measurement of 2.160", to the middle was 2.264" and the to the bottom was 2.160" so that equals a total side to side movement of 0.104". I can live with that...

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[kingcrunch]

My concern is about the roll center, not primarily side to side movement.
Is that a view of the actual panhard bar orientation at ride height?

[Tincup]

My concern is about the roll center, not primarily side to side movement.
Is that a view of the actual panhard bar orientation at ride height?

That's at the bottom of the stroke, It's level at ride height.

[Dr G]

My concern is about the roll center, not primarily side to side movement.
That was what I was wondering about as well.

[Tincup]

One man cab removal, worked like a charm.....

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[Motown 454]

I like to see a man with a plan , especially when it works!

[Nurseben]

I've been sneaking around this website for some time now and really like your build. After seeing your cab removal picture I had a flashback of my '69 almost sliding off awhile back! Looks like you have jimmy rigged a wooden balance, any chance off a couple pictures? Thank you, and great truck.

[Tincup]

Not a lot to update, but I did box the center frame section with 3/16" plate, I fabbed up a trans crossmember, and got that tacked in.128437
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[Motown 454]

Nice job it looks good.

[Tincup]

Been a little slow lately, life keeps getting in the way. I did manage to replace the factory rear crossmember with an Art Morrison one. Then finished boxing the frame, and added a couple diagonal braces. Next will be the exhaust.

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[Restomod]

A engine lift was the same way i removed the bed from my F100, gotta do what you have to when your by yourself! Like the stance it looks killer.

[2ndroundko]

liking the frame mods. are you gonna leave it patina?

[Motown 454]

That's definitely going to be a stout frame. Nice job.

[Tincup]

A engine lift was the same way i removed the bed from my F100, gotta do what you have to when your by yourself! Like the stance it looks killer.

Thanks, Yea I used the hoist for the bed also.

[Tincup]

liking the frame mods. are you gonna leave it patina?

Yes, On the outside only.

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That's definitely going to be a stout frame. Nice job.

Thanks Wayne, how is the Chevy coming?

[Frank ZX]

Nice work!

[linkstar69]

The looks and the fabrication on this are just perfect. That donor frame looks like it was a great score. I have an old 1968 dodge ambulance destined to be a tow vehicle and every time I see builds like this I keep wanting to make it a performance build.

Keep up the great work

[vwmopar]

This truck isn't even done yet and I already want it!

[Tincup]

Managed to get half the exhaust tacked up....

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[linkstar69]

Looks clean

[kingcrunch]

Can't judge by the pics: Is it running below the frame?

[Tincup]

Can't judge by the pics: Is it running below the frame?

No, all inside the frame.

[Tincup]

This is the sound I'm going for, no cats, no mufflers, 3" pipe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzEDReuzhOs

[Frank ZX]

This is the sound I'm going for, no cats, no mufflers, 3" pipe.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dzEDReuzhOs
Sounds great but do you think it'll drive you nuts on a long drive?
My 460 with 3" pipes and long Magnaflows gets to me after a while. Sound wise

[chuck_skywalker]

Man, this truck is awesome!

[Tincup]

Sounds great but do you think it'll drive you nuts on a long drive?
My 460 with 3" pipes and long Magnaflows gets to me after a while. Sound wise

I hope not, but if it does, I'll roll the windows up and turn on the AC.

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Man, this truck is awesome!

Thanks.

[Tincup]

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[Motown 454]

Beautiful job Mike. Is the Viper motor quiet enough to go without mufflers or will you put them in later? Or am I missing something ?

[DrFraZZy]

If you look up few post.. he says he is going for no cats and no muffler.. there is a link to the sound clip of the sound he s going for.

[Josh@Ridetech]

This truck isn't even done yet and I already want it!

Agreed! I can't wait to see this one going.

[Motown 454]

If you look up few post.. he says he is going for no cats and no muffler.. there is a link to the sound clip of the sound he s going for.

Thanks after I was in bed I remebered but was too lazy to get up and retract the question. Thanks

[Tincup]

Thanks after I was in bed I remebered but was too lazy to get up and retract the question. Thanks

Com'on Wayne, keep up, there's gonna be a quiz later...

[Motown 454]

Com'on Wayne, keep up, there's gonna be a quiz later...


Uh oh I'm screwed!

[Tincup]

OK, I took a little break from the truck to catch up on a couple things I've been meaning to do. I decided to paint the wheels for my Dart. They were starting to look a little shabby, plus I needed a change. It's hard to tell from this pic, but they have a definite green hue to them. The two fronts are done, now the backs.
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[Motown 454]

Nice, I like the plate.

[JayinMI]

OK, I took a little break from the truck to catch up on a couple things I've been meaning to do. I decided to paint the wheels for my Dart.

Pics of Dart?


Also, got my plates in for the truck....:headbang:
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That's pretty good. I saw a Hellcat Challenger on Sunday with the plate "8MY401K"

Jay

[Tincup]

Here you go,

1963 Dart GT, 5.7l Hemi, 5 speed auto, 9" Currie.

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[LT1C1500]

Wicked pissah plate! Love the build, nice job!

[StreetMachine82]

Awesome build! Keep up the good work!

[Tincup]

Well, I finally finished up all the other crap I needed to get done so I can get back on the truck. Started on the drivers side sheetmetal work, repaired the body mount, the footwell and half the floor. Also got my valve covers back from Phoenix Specialty Coatings.
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[Motown 454]

The repairs look great. They did a nice job on the valve covers.

[Godbolt]

Mike, any recent progress?

[rjsjea]

Great Build!!

[Tincup]

Mike, any recent progress?

Not a lot, just some sheetmetal work on the floor and firewall.


Great Build!!

Thanks, you ever finish your Demon?

[YAMATHUMP]

This is such a cool build, keep the updates coming!

[rjsjea]

Not a lot, just some sheetmetal work on the floor and firewall.



Thanks, you ever finish your Demon?

Sold it, bittersweet about it

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Not a lot has happened over the winter, but I'm finally getting back in the swing of things. Finished up the floor pans and firewall sides, now comes the fun part, making up the firewall recess. It only took me about 2 hours making it out of cardboard, wish the sheet metal would go that quick...

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[RIDES BY DESIGN]

Looks good Tin

[snopro]

Just catching up on all of this, looks awesome. perfect stance on that beast

[Motown 454]

Hi Mike, how's it going over on that side of the city?

[Tincup]

Well it's taken about a month, but I've finally finished the firewall and tunnel. I'm not going to weld it in just yet, just in case.... Now I can move on, I just ordered the steering column, gas and brake pedals... ( Of course nobody makes a matching set of Gas and Brake pedals for an automatic.)142754142755142753

[Motown 454]

The tunnel looks good,you did a nice job.

[Tincup]

The tunnel looks good,you did a nice job.

Thanks Wayne, it was a lot of work...

[kingcrunch]

Hey Mike,

awesome work with the tunnel!
How do you plan to figure out where the pedals need to go? I am wondering if i should alter the stock position of my trucks pedals as they are hanging kind of high...

[Tincup]

Hey Mike,

awesome work with the tunnel!
How do you plan to figure out where the pedals need to go? I am wondering if i should alter the stock position of my trucks pedals as they are hanging kind of high...

In my case, their going wherever I can fit them. For yours, you could just extend the pedals, a lot less work than relocating them.

[Tincup]

Finished making all the mods to the radiator support so I could mount my new radiator assembly. Also got the oil cooler mounted.
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[Motown 454]

It looks like you made plenty of room for the radiator when you set the engine back . It looks good.

[Tincup]

So I've been working on the dash, laying out all the switches, filled in the speaker grille, and installing the AC vents. At first I was going to go with Billet vents, but a good friend advised against it, seems that they condensate like crazy when you run the AC. So I picked up some Ford OEM vents off of Ebay. I wanted to fit them flush to the dash, so first I designed up a ring to fit the vent into, then I 3D printed one to check the fit. Then I had a friend CNC 2 rings for me, I welded them into the dash, a little body work, and their ready to go..144258144259144257

[Motown 454]

It looks good, is that the shape of the original opening for the gauges or did you change it?

[Tincup]

It looks good, is that the shape of the original opening for the gauges or did you change it?

Yes, That's the original shape...144261

[Adam_T]

I like that you 3d printed the trim rings and then had them cnc'd. I've got a 3d printer and am pretty good with design so I have to do this more. Is it very expensive to have the parts machined? What file type do they want?

Also sweet build!

[Tincup]

So I spent 2 hours cutting and welding up a $27 radiator hose. I tried a bunch of rubber hoses, couldn't find anything that fit good. Also printed up some reducers for my AC vents, I love this 3D printer so much I just ordered one for myself..144696144697144698

[Motown 454]

I have quite a few hose pieces in the garage from my quest for something to fit my car. Nice when you can make one up yourself. That reducer came out great. I could never learn to run one. Looks good Mike. Did you do the program for that?

[Tincup]

I have quite a few hose pieces in the garage from my quest for something to fit my car. Nice when you can make one up yourself. That reducer came out great. I could never learn to run one. Looks good Mike. Did you do the program for that?

Yes, I designed the part in Solidworks, then sent it to the 3D printer. If you need any custom parts, let me know.....

[Tincup]

Finished up the rad hoses for now, the UPS guy just dropped off my AC system. Spent the day getting it installed...
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[Motown 454]

Thanks for the offer ! That baby’s snug as a bug in a rug . Nice space for it.

[Tincup]

Thanks for the offer ! That baby’s snug as a bug in a rug . Nice space for it.

I had to use a "persuader" to get it to fit......

[Tincup]

Spent the day mocking up the steering and getting the hydroboost and master installed.
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[hotrod56]

Hey Mike.

Do u need a shoehorn? What happens when you need to take off a valve cover?

[Motown 454]

It looks like there's plenty of room for what you needed to do with the steering. That will make it easier to role around if you need to move it.

[Frank ZX]

Cool truck!
BTW, there is a recall on some Wilwood master cylinders.
Check the 3 digit code on the bottom.
Mine failed going down a mountain road. Scary as h#)(

[Tincup]

Hey Mike.

Do u need a shoehorn? What happens when you need to take off a valve cover?

You lift the cab.....

[Tincup]

Cool truck!
BTW, there is a recall on some Wilwood master cylinders.
Check the 3 digit code on the bottom.
Mine failed going down a mountain road. Scary as h#)(

Thanks but that's only on 7/8" bore MC's mine is 1 1/8"

[Centerforce]

Great job on the tunnel and dash! Those complex angles can get kind of tricky with sheet metal. We're uned in for more progress!

[Tincup]

Great job on the tunnel and dash! Those complex angles can get kind of tricky with sheet metal. We're uned in for more progress!

Thanks.....

[Tincup]

Today's adventure came by way of my new center console. I designed it up, then had a local sheet metal shop cut it out of 12 gauge steel. They used a laser to cut it out, what a beautiful job that machine did. The width of the cut is only .007" and the edges are perfect, no burs or slag of any kind. I have a little work left to do tomorrow to finish it off...
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[Motown 454]

Sweet!

[2ndroundko]

is the viper engine more narrow than the hemi. it seems like you have decent real estate in the engine compartment.

[Tincup]

is the viper engine more narrow than the hemi. it seems like you have decent real estate in the engine compartment.

I've never actually measured it, but I'm pretty sure it is. It should be the same width as a 360...

[jschmidt97306]

Cup Holders, Sweet! Very clean build and planning.

[Tincup]

Hotrodding 101, when you can't buy what you need, you have to make it. I needed a fitting for my PS pump to convert to -6AN. I'm spending some time putting together all the fluid systems, buying all the lines and fittings, man, they don't give that stuff away...
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[Motown 454]

Nice fix. have you been working in the garage in the cold we had? Mine won't stay warm.

[Tincup]

Nice fix. have you been working in the garage in the cold we had? Mine won't stay warm.

Thanks, Wayne. Not as much as I would like, but my garage stays around 55*

[Motown 454]

All I got to do was melt the snow off the roof! lol

[Tincup]

I've been trying to put together all the plumbing for the truck. I've learned a valuable lesson, whatever manufacturers hose you decide to use, make sure you use their hose ends, they will fit much better. I am using Vibrant hose, and for the life of me, I could not get an Earl's fitting to go on. Thank goodness Summit takes returns.
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[Motown 454]

Sometimes Even from the same manufacturer they're too tight I like the black with the Red tracer in it.

[JayinMI]

Yeah, I saw that when I was doing research on hose and ends, etc. Is that Vibrant hose or did you send it back for different hose?


Jay

[Tincup]

Yeah, I saw that when I was doing research on hose and ends, etc. Is that Vibrant hose or did you send it back for different hose?


Jay

I'm using the Vibrant hose...

[Tincup]

I got the Hydroboost/Power Steering lines finished, next is the AC lines, then fuel. Just happen to have the ladder in the shop to fix my heater, looked like a good picture moment...148998148999

[rlovell383]

Looking great... Nice work for sure.

[Autobahn-Outlaw]

Very nice build !
Keep up the good work !

[2ndroundko]

how before you blow it apart to paint everything? doesnt like far off now, looks really good.

[Tincup]

how before you blow it apart to paint everything? doesnt like far off now, looks really good.

I'm guessing another week or two. I'm getting excited to move on to the finish work...

[NoNo]

We're on the edge of our seats, here... great work all around.

[Tincup]

We're on the edge of our seats, here... great work all around.

Thanks....

[Tincup]

OK, I know I haven't posted in a few weeks, but I've been working on a new project, a Cold Air Intake. Of course with a project like this, you can't buy anything off the shelf ( unless you get lucky ) so you have to build your own parts. Instead of buying aluminum tubing and welding it together, I decided to try something different, I 3D printed it. I designed up the pieces, printed and then epoxied them together. Then wrapped it in a carbon fiber sleeve, and kept coating it with epoxy and sanding until I got it flat. Next came 4 coats of clear, then color sand and buff. Actually came out pretty good....
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[RIDES BY DESIGN]

Nice progress. Meticulous is the word Tin.

[Motown 454]

Damn, That looks nice! Great job.

[hotrod56]

That is a beautiful intake tube. What 3d printer do you have?

[Tincup]

Nice progress. Meticulous is the word Tin.


Damn, That looks nice! Great job.

Thanks...

[Tincup]

That is a beautiful intake tube. What 3d printer do you have?

I have a Creality CR-10 ( $400 ) it can do a large build volume 12" x 12" x 15". It comes in real handy to test out prototype parts before machining.

[2ndroundko]

See, now you just showing off! Very nice intake. This truck is gonna be something amazing.

[Tincup]

See, now you just showing off! Very nice intake. This truck is gonna be something amazing.

Thanks...

[JayinMI]

I have a Creality CR-10 ( $400 ) it can do a large build volume 12" x 12" x 15". It comes in real handy to test out prototype parts before machining.

That seems like an amazing price for a 3D printer that can go that big. What are the limitations? Like layer thickness and stuff.
Can it do multiple colors of materials on the same piece?

Thanks,

Jay

[Tincup]

That seems like an amazing price for a 3D printer that can go that big. What are the limitations? Like layer thickness and stuff.
Can it do multiple colors of materials on the same piece?

Thanks,

Jay

These machines have really come down in price lately. This one can go as fine as 0.05mm/layer but would take a very long time to print. I did the gray elbow at 0.25mm/layer and it took 48 hours to print. Mostly because of the support structure it has to build to hold up the shape of the part. Single color only.

[Steve Chryssos]

I just went through this entire build. Great work!
Steve

[Tincup]

I just went through this entire build. Great work!
Steve

Thanks Steve....

[Tincup]

Ok, been busy doing some body work on the inner fenders. Even though I'm not painting the outside, there is still tons of stuff to paint, I plan on painting this weekend. In the meantime, I had a friend of mine CNC me some new fender emblems to replace the old ones...154014154015154016

[Motoracer838]

It's the little details that set a project apart. Love the build...

Joe

[Motown 454]

Stuff like that is icing on the cake! Nice.

[Tincup]

Got the dash painted this weekend....
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[Motown 454]

That came out nice Mike. It's going to look sweet in there.

[Tincup]

That came out nice Mike. It's going to look sweet in there.

Thanks Wayne.

[Tincup]

Assembled the dash.......
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[Peanut1959]

Wow, now that's a dashboard! Is the gauge cluster filled with drum laminate?

[Adam_T]

3D printing and then wrapping in carbon fiber is an awesome idea, I've got a 3d printer I'm definitely going to have to use that. Great idea!

[KevinK]

I just spent he past hour going through this build. Stunning work!, this truck is looking awsome :)

[69Goat]

Very nice work.

[Tincup]

Wow, now that's a dashboard! Is the gauge cluster filled with drum laminate?

I had it hydrodipped with skulls....

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I just spent he past hour going through this build. Stunning work!, this truck is looking awsome :)


Very nice work.

Thanks

[Tincup]

Moving along on the painting, both inner fenders are done, the dash is done, drivers door is done, working on passenger door now. There are of course a few rust issues to deal with. The trick is to weld up the rust without burning off the outside paint......
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[Motown 454]

Nice job Mike, it came out nice!

[Tincup]

Nice job Mike, it came out nice!

Thanks Wayne...

[rlovell383]

Excellent workmanship!

[Tincup]

Painting continues, the 2 fenders are done, the 2 doors, the dash and the rad support are all done. Just finishing up the hood, the rust repair is done, I want to paint the inside so I had to replace the front inner structure.
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[Motown 454]

It looks good, your moving right along.

[Peter Mc Mahon]

This is looking really good! It looks like the lower control arms are way past level at ride height? You won’t get any camber gains?

[Tincup]

It looks good, your moving right along.

Trying to get all the painting done before the snow flies. So I can spend the winter assembling...

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This is looking really good! It looks like the lower control arms are way past level at ride height? You won’t get any camber gains?

I'm no suspension expert, will that negatively effect street manners? I doubt I'll ever autocross it...

[Peter Mc Mahon]

I’m no expert either so take my guesses as just that, but I think the front suspension will not handle as well as it could. Ride height would need to be raised until lower control arm is level. Also, when you showed the pic of the suspension sitting on a table, was the shock at ride height? Because if so, the shock would be heavily compressed with the control arm compressed. Again, I’m no expert but I would block things up at current height and install my shocks to see it travel and ride height look good

[Tincup]

Hoods done, the bed is next......
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[Motown 454]

I love your work Mike, it looks brand new.

[rlovell383]

Very nice!

[OLDFLM]

Mike, can you post the paints and products you're using at some point please? And a pic of the cardboard box and hairdryer!

[Tincup]

Mike, can you post the paints and products you're using at some point please? And a pic of the cardboard box and hairdryer!

The paint is PPG "Son of a gun" gray, the clear is Kirker Matt clear ( love this clear ). Not sure about the cardboard box and dryer.?

[OLDFLM]

Awesome! Thanks! I'd like to do my inner fenders the same way... the cardboard box and hair dryer was a joke from another thread about how to cure paint. Sorry.

btw. The very first car I ever drove was a 67 D100... on my great uncles lap when I was 5 or 6... same color as yours! LOVE THE BUILD!!

[Tincup]

Finally moving on to the bed. Got the wheel wells cut out, and the inner halves all cleaned up and ready to go back in. First I got to make up some new bed mounts to replace the old ones.
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[Zspoiler]

Are you going to use wood or something for a little model pickup ?

[Tincup]

Are you going to use wood or something for a little model pickup ?

The wood that I removed lasted 51 years.....

[Tincup]

Finally got the bed back where it belongs......
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[Peter Mc Mahon]

You have enough clearance to the wheel well when bottoming out? I love this truck!

[Tincup]

You have enough clearance to the wheel well when bottoming out? I love this truck!

We'll see, I can raise it if I have to.

[Tincup]

Work on the bed is progressing. I had to cut out the recess area for the license plate in the rear pan. The plate goes in the bumper so I won't be needing it and it was hitting the rear crossmember I welded in to protect the gas tank. Unfortunately I had to remove the tailgate to get at the rear pan, in doing so, all the bondo that was packed into the rust hole began to fall out, so now I have to rebuild the bed corner. Opened up a "Can of Worms"
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Finished rebuilding the bed corner, it took 5 different pieces of sheet metal to get all the structure back .
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[Motown 454]

Nice! no one would ever know it was there.

[OLDFLM]

OMG how I LOVE this build!

[Tincup]

Nice! no one would ever know it was there.

Thanks Wayne, I actually sanded through some of the paint, to make it look like it belonged there..


OMG how I LOVE this build!

Thanks OldFlm

[Tincup]

Moving on to the wheel tubs. One done, second one almost done, should finish up tonight...
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[Tincup]

Wheel tubs are done, got the hole cut for the gas tank filler, just have to machine a bezel to clean up the hole..


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[Tincup]

It's Hump Day! Got my axle cover welded in. I had ordered a cover online, but it came in made out of 18Ga. sheet metal, kinda flimsy. So I went to my local sheet metal shop and had one bent up out of 14Ga. same as the floor. Also decided to 3D print the bezel for around the filler neck, then welded a steel ring to the floor to bolt it to.
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