1970 C10 SWB / Roadster Shop Fast Track

[jschmidt97306]

Just getting underway on this all out build. Fast Track Chassis set to arrive mid January. Plans still in development, but thinking LS3 with Whipple (1000 HP) a T56 Mag Trans and all kinds of other cool stuff. My last Build was a 64 Fairlane K Code posted on this forum.
https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/126442-1964-Fairlane-K-Code

Truck bought out of Texas and shipped to Oregon (Almost Rust Free)

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[79 Camaro]

Patina or shiny paint?

[jschmidt97306]

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[andrewb70]

This will be fun. Looking forward to updates.

Andrew

[jschmidt97306]

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[jschmidt97306]

Been looking for awhile, found a 6.0 that will be perfect for mocking up the LS3 (Whipple 1000Hp). I hate having a new motor sitting in a project for a couple years before it ever starts. 183192

[WILWAXU]

Nice truck and plans! Look forward to the build.

[ryeguy2006a]

Love this project! Please tell me that you are keeping the patina.

[jschmidt97306]

Love this project! Please tell me that you are keeping the patina. Yes that is the plan right now. Thinking of repaint on the white only and inside the hood.

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[jschmidt97306]

As far as C10's this one is very clean. Not sure any of these survive this long without a little rust. Outer rockers both sides, bottom of kick panels and left cab corner. I got firewall kit, front and rear fenders coming from Hart Fabrication. Check out his stuff! 184054184055184056

[jschmidt97306]

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[CSG]

Man, that had to be an exciting day

[andrewb70]

Things should move pretty quickly now!

[Jonathonar89]

Good stuff! Keep pushing and get ‘er done.

I live pretty close to Roadster Shop. Even their building is nice haha. I’m sure you’ll love that suspension setup.

[GarageToys]

I love the sticker on the chassis crate: Do not double stack. So what does the freight company do? Triple stack! Hey, the sticker didn't say you couldn't do that.

[jschmidt97306]

My thoughts exactly. And I paid for dedicated trucking.

[jschmidt97306]

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[kmc3420]

Love the progress and direction. You might already have a solution for your high hump, but saw this the other day on Level 7 Motorsports. T56 High Hump (https://level-7-motorsports.myshopify.com/products/1967-72-c10-high-hump) $$$ & Fiberglass.

[jschmidt97306]

Really torn between wood / steel / lifting or just what to do with the raised bed floor. No hump in the middle for my truck. 186186

[jschmidt97306]

Love the progress and direction. You might already have a solution for your high hump, but saw this the other day on Level 7 Motorsports. T56 High Hump (https://level-7-motorsports.myshopify.com/products/1967-72-c10-high-hump) $$$ & Fiberglass.

Yes I saw those, thinking about incorporating a counsel into the hump. Need seats first to get it right.

[jschmidt97306]

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[Vimes]

On the wood vs steel, do you plan to use it or show it? If use it, steel. If show it, wood. I know you can use a wood bed, but it's a lot easier to keep steel looking good while using it hard. Wood for show tends to be high quality, high dollar wood and using it as a truck means abusing it.

[CSG]

I have steel & I believe I like the look of wood better.

[jschmidt97306]

Anybody want to share experience with custom fuel tank and delivery components? I need to buy a tank and pump for between the rails in the back and fuel a supercharged (Whipple) 1000 HP LS with Holley Dominator EFI. I have had mixed experiences in the past with tanks and pumps.

Thanks!!!

[StRacerDuke]

Anybody want to share experience with custom fuel tank and delivery components? I need to buy a tank and pump for between the rails in the back and fuel a supercharged (Whipple) 1000 HP LS with Holley Dominator EFI. I have had mixed experiences in the past with tanks and pumps.

Thanks!!!

I'm waiting on my Rick's tank at the moment with twin 525 pumps. Doing a return-less system from vaporworx. Similar setup, Fastrack under a 56 bel air with Wegner 1Khp whipple motor. I'm not sure what the typical lead time is for Rick's, but I'm passing 9 weeks at the moment.

[JustJohn]

I think they quoted 8-12 weeks at the moment. Into week 5 for mine.


I'm waiting on my Rick's tank at the moment with twin 525 pumps. Doing a return-less system from vaporworx. Similar setup, Fastrack under a 56 bel air with Wegner 1Khp whipple motor. I'm not sure what the typical lead time is for Rick's, but I'm passing 9 weeks at the moment.

[jschmidt97306]

Got some mockup wheels under the C10 (37" at top of bedsides) and started figuring out the bed floor build. 187633187634187635187636

[andrewb70]

This is going to be an awesome truck!

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[andrewb70]

Amazing how much higher the bed floor has to be now.

Andrew

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[andrewb70]

Making great progress!

[jschmidt97306]

Hart Fab Firewall Panels & Switch Suspension Hinge Kit.
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[andrewb70]

This is looking really good!

Andrew

[jschmidt97306]

Wrapping up front clip and have bed construction underway. 201489201490201491

[214Chevy]

Some awesome work going on here.

[jschmidt97306]

Nice and Low, 5 inches at cab to ground. 201919201920201921

[jschmidt97306]

I think it turned out pretty sweet. Will powder coat decking down the road.



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[dhutton]

Awesome. What is that you are using for the bed?

Don

[ztk123]

Same question, what did you use to make the bed floor? I raised my bed floor 4” and also used stainless for the filler area below the tailgate. You do have an awesome build!

[jschmidt97306]

The bed is Aluminum Bed Decking, mostly used in enclosed trailers. The attachment is all blind underneath. Kind of pricey and a bunch of hours but it turned out pretty cool.

[jschmidt97306]

I saw this trick on You Tube. Really cuts down on heat needed.
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[andrewb70]

Nice! Then use a slide hammer?

[dhutton]

I would be concerned about moisture collecting between washer and body panel. I make an exact size plug and attach a stud to it with a stud welder. Or just use one of these as a backer and weld it up.
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Sorry if I misunderstood your method.

Don

[C Presley]

The Stance will be Absolutely Sick!

[jschmidt97306]

I would be concerned about moisture collecting between washer and body panel. I make an exact size plug and attach a stud to it with a stud welder. Or just use one of these as a backer and weld it up.
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Sorry if I misunderstood your method.

Don

I thought about that and see your point. I didn't see how this would act any different then the multiple overlapping seems with spot welds on the pickup, besides my cars never see the rain :) Anyone who has worked on C10's knows what factory rust buckets they are.

[dcozzi]

The bed is Aluminum Bed Decking, mostly used in enclosed trailers. The attachment is all blind underneath. Kind of pricey and a bunch of hours but it turned out pretty cool.

I thought it was material from bleachers. Looks like the seating at a high school football game. Not trying to offend but, that may be the same material.

[jschmidt97306]

Some beautiful work by Derrick on the 3 1/2" system. #Dimestack_Derek He can stack dimes!203590203591203592203593203594

[andrewb70]

That's a beautiful exhaust system!

Andrew

[jschmidt97306]

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[andrewb70]

Is the plan to have gauges in the stock location as well as the dash?

[jschmidt97306]

The 12.3 can display all gauges but I will run a 4.5" Speedo and Tach on the Munsey Speed blank dash bezel.

[andrewb70]

The 12.3 can display all gauges but I will run a 4.5" Speedo and Tach on the Munsey Speed blank dash bezel.

I plan to do the same, but using the smaller dash for the auxiliary gauges.

Andrew

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[TANKMASTERJ]

I'm in love with this build already. My dad had this truck in this very color when I was around 13.

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[slazisme]

Great build! I'm a big fan of that stainless tig exhaust welding...........love it. I don't know whether this will matter but I thought that when welding the o2 bung it has to be welded at the mid point(3:00 or 9:00) of the pipe or higher so that the condensation doesn't accumulate when cooling down and damage the sensor, I could be wrong. Anyways keep posting.

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Ha! more eye candy, nice work.

[jschmidt97306]

Good Point, I will check it out. The headers are from Ultimate.

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[c3rocket]

I like your tuck do you plan to autocross it reminds me of Justin Reeds truck have you seen it , he said on 315 squared that he should have done the complete new frame, anyway it looks bad ass here's my ride a 69 corvette built for autocross and and my boosted 66 vette .

[eversaul86]

Nice work! Love the details on the chassis. More motivation for me!
Martin

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[JustJohn]

Good Point, I will check it out. The headers are from Ultimate.

Engineering documents for mounting O2 sensors are a minimum of 15 degrees from horizontal and 45 degrees being preferred (I used to work for Bosch designing O2 sensors).

It keeps water from pooling around the sensor element, which can cause cracking at startup when the heater first comes on.

I won't say it hasn't been done differently, just putting the original intent out there.

[jschmidt97306]

Getting the Cab ready for primer. 204216204217204218204219t

[andrewb70]

That's looking amazing!

Andrew

[jschmidt97306]

Most of the "dirty work" is done. Cleaning up under tunnel.
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[andrewb70]

Making progress!

[jschmidt97306]

Engine is going on the Dyno next week at Wegner and then crated up and shipped to Oregon. They did a great job on my coil pack cover design based on my build theme.

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[andrewb70]

That's going to be fun!

Andrew

[jschmidt97306]

Thought I got all the pinholes, but the black primer does not lie and the media opens them up.

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[wfo guy]

Media blasting keeps things honest. I have acid dipped a lot of parts. Quick and easy. You will miss the thin spots that blasting reveal. :)

[jschmidt97306]

Media blasting keeps things honest. I have acid dipped a lot of parts. Quick and easy. You will miss the thin spots that blasting reveal. :)

Agreed! Also I always worry about long term acid in the pinch welds. Body guys has to scuff the whole thing too.

[jschmidt97306]

Got my radiator and drive line this week. 204673204674204675204676

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Frame heading to Powder Coating Soon.
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[andrewb70]

Those brushless fans will suck your will to live.

Andrew

[tyler71385]

Just found this build. Love it. Awesome work!! When you get done I’ve got a 67 you can start on!!

[jschmidt97306]

Extra time on my hands.
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[andrewb70]

Awesome. LoL

[wfo guy]

Your dog doesn't look like he's having fun. :)

[FORDvsCHEVY]

Extra time on my hands.
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Hope he got one hell of a treat! [emoji1787]

[jschmidt97306]

Boy does this crap stick to your fingers! Sprays out nice and even.
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[andrewb70]

Did you use a specific brand? Looks very nice.

Andrew

[jschmidt97306]

Did you use a specific brand? Looks very nice.

Andrew
The brand was Raptor.
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[jschmidt97306]

Oregon Powder Coating did a great job.
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[jschmidt97306]

Wegner sent me a pic of my motor. Ready for Dyno and then shipping across the country.
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[andrewb70]

You're down to the fun stuff!

Andrew

[jschmidt97306]

Got the lines back on for final.
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1070 HP / 965 TQ
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[andrewb70]

Ha...instant burn outs.

[Pro Touring Store]

No A/C ?!?!

-Dale

[jschmidt97306]

No A/C ?!?!

-Dale

Nope, I live in Oregon. I have put in 3 cars I built and used it very rarely. I open the window. Plus this thing is built to go fast with little luxury. :)

[Pro Touring Store]

Lol I hear ya there.

Many of my cars don't have AC either. They should, now that I live in SC!

-Dale

[wfo guy]

Please explain the parking brake arrangement?

[jschmidt97306]

Please explain the parking brake arrangement?

That is a Speedway Full Floater on the differential. The Back Rotors have a deep dish to them to offset and get lined up with the backing plate. So the brakes end up a bit inset from standard.

[wfo guy]

I didn't see a pivot on the top of the shoes. I see what looks to be a hydraulic cylinder on the bottom. Is that correct? Is there a pivot and I didn't see it or does the assemble go out with pressure to the inside of the rotor like the Ford Explorer rear?

[jschmidt97306]

I didn't see a pivot on the top of the shoes. I see what looks to be a hydraulic cylinder on the bottom. Is that correct? Is there a pivot and I didn't see it or does the assemble go out with pressure to the inside of the rotor like the Ford Explorer rear?

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[wfo guy]

Interesting. :) Can you identify the material that the pads are glued to? The actuator is the same kind on the explorer rear.

[jschmidt97306]

I believe it to be steel with some weird coating for corrosion.

[Rolling_Thunder]

I believe BAER uses internal parking brake shoes from GM rear ends - they are a metal "C" shape of steel coated with cosmoline I believe with bonded brake material. These have just enough give to expand slightly to hold the internal brake surface of a drum/rotor assembly. I did quite a bit of research on these when I was trying to design a better mousetrap for my application.

[BobinFL]

I have LS 1 Camaro brakes on my elcamino and the rear emergency brake set up uses a shoe setup that looks exactly like that.

[jschmidt97306]

Baer 14" Extreme and Speedway Engineering Floater
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[jschmidt97306]

These things have been sitting on my shelf for a long time.
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[jschmidt97306]

Uncrated and Planted
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[F pilot]

Sick!

[wfo guy]

I see the watch dog was doing his job. :) Looking very nice. :)

[jschmidt97306]

Probably the 10th time I have assembled. Getting ready to build air box and then body panel fitting.
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[thumper877]

The truck is looking sweet. Love that engine.The look the dog is giving you is why? Not again Lmao

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[Threepointtwo]

Wow, that is a beautiful project. I would love to build one someday on a chassis like that.

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[jschmidt97306]

Drawing air through two openings. One through the core support and one through the fender into a box that curves under front of the fender into the bumper space forcing air into the box.
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[jschmidt97306]

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[jschmidt97306]

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[wfo guy]

This might be worth mentioning to people looking for shop tools, in the pics is an Ellis band saw. If you are in the market to buy a saw in the future, do yourself a favor and look at those. They aren't cheap but but do a wonderful job for most of us. :) Truck is looking good.

[MSTSFabbed]

We’ll done sir! That air box is sick. [emoji1360]

[jschmidt97306]

Should be in color 4 weeks
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[syborg tt]

Truck looks really nice. I can’t wait to see more pictures

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[thumper877]

Awesome love that color.

[jschmidt97306]

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Need to slow it down now and be careful! :)

[Threepointtwo]

That paint is beautiful. Amazing build.

[wfo guy]

Is that green from the original GM colors from that era?

[jschmidt97306]

504 Medium Olive / But a modern paint (Valspar) 2 step mix with pearl instead of flake.

[jschmidt97306]

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So far things are coming together. Multiple mock ups really help.

[jschmidt97306]

Pretty cool kit offered from Level 7.

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[syborg tt]

Wow does that look nice.

[jschmidt97306]

More Final Assembly


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[wfo guy]

I painted the oem version of green a lot when I was young. I like your version better. Truck is coming along very well. :)

[jschmidt97306]

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[thumper877]

That green and the black looks mean. Love the combination

[jschmidt97306]

Had some color match issues with body components. Complete re-paint.
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[ekmxryda]

Looking good, love the green!

[Jimbo1367]

This truck is bad ass!!!

[jschmidt97306]

Both are green and will bite you if you don't pay attention.
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[jschmidt97306]

Some details coming along

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[Bigblockscott]

Those mirrors look great!! what did they come off of?

[boonedogs72]

It staying a single color? Love that green and they way it looks now

[jschmidt97306]

Those mirrors look great!! what did they come off of?

Early 2000's Mustang

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It staying a single color? Love that green and they way it looks now

Yeah, I agree. Not sure about adding the matte black on the bottom now. Either way it was going to be a wrap on the bottom so it could happen later.

[jschmidt97306]

Wrapping up all items that will hold up Upholstery.


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[Dominic68]

Amazing job truck looks great!! Can't wait to see the finished product looking forward to seeing the interior when it's done.

[JJ 86]

Amazing build! This truck is going to look killer once complete. Great job!

[jschmidt97306]

Finished Exhaust, Wiring.

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[wfo guy]

Under the dash has room, until you put everything in and then it's really close. :) If you count all of the wires, it's interesting how many it takes to do everything that most of us do. The exhaust looks good. :)

[jschmidt97306]

This thing is about ready to fire, after 3.5 years.
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[dhutton]

Awesome build!

[jschmidt97306]

All that is left for wiring is to tidy up, but want to wait until we fire it up.

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[jschmidt97306]

Starting to close in on this thing. Maybe put some fire in it in the next couple days.

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[thumper877]

Love the steering wheel

[jschmidt97306]

It fit back fairly well after powder coat. I gave it a touch of gap for expansion in the sun.
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[meanmachine_14]

Look forward to following the build. I am also in the market for a roadster shop chassis!

[wfo guy]

When I was in high school, I worked at a body shop as a painter after school. When that design of truck came out. it had a disc brake warning sticker on the tailgate. :) The factory lime gold was a similar color as to what you have chosen. I painted something on one of those trucks in that color. That was one of the 1st I painted. :) I'm waiting for the driving impression after completion. :)

[jschmidt97306]

Getting closer each day.

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[BigTone]

That is bad ass! Are the rockers a slightly different shade, or is it just the light?

[jschmidt97306]

That is bad ass! Are the rockers a slightly different shade, or is it just the light?

Just the light.

[jschmidt97306]

Front Bumper Wrapped / Console

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[Big_KID]

Lots of things to love about this build but I have inquiry of two of them I may incorporate into my own truck...

I like the hoops on the harness bar to raise the harness mount point to the correct position rather than having the cross bar across the back glass. Are you a tall guy? What seats are you planning to run?

I am trying to follow the function of the intake air box. I see two filters. Are there two inlets to the box?

[jschmidt97306]

[QUOTE=Big_KID;1395920]Lots of things to love about this build but I have inquiry of two of them I may incorporate into my own truck...

I like the hoops on the harness bar to raise the harness mount point to the correct position rather than having the cross bar across the back glass. Are you a tall guy? What seats are you planning to run? Not tall (5-10) running Sabelt seats.

I am trying to follow the function of the intake air box. I see two filters. Are there two inlets to the box? The box has an opening at the core support and one in the bottom that is cut into the inner fender. It then has a second box following the curve of the bottom of the inner fender that opens up on at below the bumper. Creates an air horn.

[wfo guy]

Me being a green freak, I like it! :)

[Big_KID]

The box has an opening at the core support and one in the bottom that is cut into the inner fender. It then has a second box following the curve of the bottom of the inner fender that opens up on at below the bumper. Creates an air horn.

I looked back at some earlier pics and see the huge hole in the inner fender. That should provide plenty ambient air to the Whipple. I am curious why two inlets in the box though, guessing filter surface area needed for required CFM?

I do applaud the craftsman ship and ingenuity.

[jschmidt97306]

I looked back at some earlier pics and see the huge hole in the inner fender. That should provide plenty ambient air to the Whipple. I am curious why two inlets in the box though, guessing filter surface area needed for required CFM?

I do applaud the craftsman ship and ingenuity. Yep, just trying to get as much air as possible. Trying to create velocity through the tapered inlet pipe connecting the box to the supercharger snout.

[jschmidt97306]

Found a few issues but made it home.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhQy8K3sZHE

[jschmidt97306]

I think it turned out pretty good.
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[wfo guy]

I hope you're next post is about installing 4 new tires because it has been driven thousands of miles. Nice job. :)

[Big_KID]

^^^ what he said! lol

I just hate it is all the way across the country as I would love to see it in person at an event.

[MSTSFabbed]

Turned out pretty good is such an understatement! This thing is sick! I’ve enjoyed following along!

[jschmidt97306]

Off to Utah in June and see if anyone else likes my truck that has been in my shop for 4 years.

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[rirvin]

Nice Fairlane in the background. Any links about that car?

[jschmidt97306]

Nice Fairlane in the background. Any links about that car?


https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/126442-1964-Fairlane-K-Code?highlight=64+fairlane+k+code

[jschmidt97306]

All Polished up.

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[Cheveezy]

This truck is badass!!

[TerryH432]

Gorgeous build!

[Kmart78]

Beautiful truck! Who makes the taillights?

[mistral]

That is truly beautiful!

[Tholoth]

Looks amazing! Would love to see this one in person. Plenty of good ideas to grab also!