98 Streetrod build

[Inverter]

This is my 98 1/2 ton Ive been cutting up since last Dec.Not really a Pro Tourer but its going to be a unique streetrod pickup. I noticed there arent many trucks on the site.Guess a truck isnt the best platform for P/Ting. This is my work so far

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[gearheads78]

Nice fab work. I love seeing the home built stuff.

[Inverter]

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[Inverter]

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[65BBODY]

whoot whoot! thing looks sicky laid out! lets see some more!!

[65BBODY]

what are your wheels??
sizes?>

[Inverter]

Thanks.Wheels are 22x8.5 Intro.Dont remember the style name,they were in the boxes for so long....
I'll load some more photos later.

[Inverter]

Nice fab work. I love seeing the home built stuff.
Thanks, I too like seeing what goes on in the garage.

[icebird84]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gifExcellent build

No need to quote all eleven pics.

[Inverter]

thank you.I agree.:)

[Motown 454]

Very nice build ! You do real nice work .

[WS6]

Nice truck. Be sure to share the red one with us too. That style has become my favorite.

[wickedspirits]

I love the truck!!! Hurry up and show us somemore.

[GM_muscle]

that truck looks killer keep the pics coming.

[70TWO NOVA]

sick project! I love that body style bagged.

[syborg tt]

looks like a cool project - keep posting pics

subscribed.

[Inverter]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.Ive been working on a few things,still bringing it together.Photos dont do justice but heres a few of things in progress.

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This will be approx. ride height.

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[WS6]

You're nuts man but I like it! This thing will look sick going down the rode at that height

[syborg tt]

You're nuts man but I like it! This thing will look sick going down the rode at that height

funny i was thinking the same thing

[Inverter]

Probably a little too optomistic. I can maybe get away w/it on a straight away.Its going to only be a Sunday driver so we'll have to see. Im gonna set up a preset in the air mngmnt for this height or there about so I can just hit the preset when I get lined up on a smooth straight stretch. Thats the plan anyway.

[78 Type-LT]

looks killers

[Inverter]

looks killers
:) Thanks. I just noticed I have a page 2.

[Inverter]

Havent updated in some time.

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[Inverter]

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[Inverter]

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Its comming together. Engine/trans are goin in soon.

[dodge]

very nice indeed..Well Done :)

[craigs73]

nice work this truck is going to be sweet

[Happyfunballs]

Looks excellent dude. Love the trucks.

[Inverter]

Thanks yall,
I realize its not a G machine truck,like the other 2 on the site,but maybe its entertaining and different to see.
Im doing research for my P/T project. It'll have to wait till this one is mostely finished.
Thanks for looking,:)

[jackfrost]

nice work. I love seeing engines being assembled in the kitchen. :razz:

[syborg tt]

Funny my truck has alway's been the same Concept as yours. A Street Rod Pick Up. I am really looking forward to seeing how the dash is going to turn out.


Thanks yall,
I realize its not a G machine truck,like the other 2 on the site,but maybe its entertaining and different to see.
Im doing research for my P/T project. It'll have to wait till this one is mostely finished.
Thanks for looking,:)

[1971CHEVELLE]

Awesome car looks very good :1st:

[WS6]

Glad you're still around Troy. The truck is coming together nicely. Do you have access to a lazer cutter? I'm just curious to know how you're doing all the holes in everything. They are very clean edged.

[Inverter]

Thanks for the kind words everyone.

Marty: I think you will dig the dash.Its going to kinda look like a 60's era aircraft dashboard.

Trey: Im still around man,havent been on here in a while.I do everything by hand.I use a drill press and then I use a step bit to clean up the holes on both sides and then use a 3M pad for a final cleaning. It takes me 3 times as long to do intricate work but I have to make due. (:0
Good to hear from you!

[joe440]

looks awsome, that dash is gonna look wild!

[86MonteSS]

sweet truck. really liking the dash layout. never seen it done like that before.

[Motown 454]

Very nice build. It will be interesting to see the dash setup.

[Inverter]

Thanks all,again.
I didnt know,for some time, how the dash was going to turn out but now know its going to look great. It will really take shape w/the 1/8" aluminum face panels & s/s fasteners. Keep in mind ,its going to be very utility like and simple. Its intended to show the plumbing/wiring and such and have a stylish utility theme.

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[birdsandbowties]

sure do like your project,i cant wait to see the finished dash, thats some killer work !!!! i am doing a full size blazer 2 wheel drive, but not going quite as far as you are mostly cause i dont have time, do you want to sell the old wheels from the first pics ? Jim

[Inverter]

Thanks Jim,
Ive been fortunate w/time so I get somewhat carried away w/the details.
The Boyd wheels were sold 2 1/2 years ago. Thats how old that photo is.

[birdsandbowties]

thanks anyway, i am really not ready for wheels yet, but if i can find some i will buy them if they look kool , i am going to watch your project its pretty killer,please post more pics :) not many people build these anymore since the newer body style came out, here is a pic of mine, it started as a 4 wheel drive but i cut the frame and grafted in a 2wheel drive front section, fit perfect !

[Inverter]

Thats a nice project there. I want one of those some day,I wish they were easier to find around here. They look great layed out.

[Tig]

Inverter,
Awesome build, you have done some amazing work. What 4-link are you using? Those Hoes are hard to find, I couldnt find a 2dr 2wd anywhere. I drove 2400 miles to pick mine up, bought it site unseen.


birdsandbowties,
Wow man, thats quite the project. Looks great. What are your plans?

[Code Red]

very nice man gotta love chevy trucks ;-)

[Inverter]

Thanks yall,
Tig: Its a KP Komponents cantilevered 6-link,which is a parallel 4 w/a matching cantilever attachment. Ive heard great things about the ride quality.It gets tremendous lift but it hasnt seen any road use yet. Check KPKomponents to see the kit. I plan on strap limiting the rear lift travel and using a sway bar.
Thanks for looking,~T.

[birdsandbowties]

Inverter,
Awesome build, you have done some amazing work. What 4-link are you using? Those Hoes are hard to find, I couldnt find a 2dr 2wd anywhere. I drove 2400 miles to pick mine up, bought it site unseen.


birdsandbowties,
Wow man, thats quite the project. Looks great. What are your plans?
i am not rying to hijack inverters thread :) but the blazer is getting a street freindly 454 with alum heads and roller cam, already have it on the stand, it was a 4 wheel drive i got the truck for 1000.00 with a blown motor, pulled the motor and took the front section of a 2 wheel drive and fabbed the frame in, pulled the 4 wheel rear out and stuck a ford 9 inch with disc brakes from a mark4 lincoln since it had the same bolt pattern on the wheels, i think it will be hugger orange with black ss stripes on the hood, still not for sure yet, i am trying to do this as cheap as possible and make it look like a million bucks , i am going to start a thread soon on here for this when i get some more time to work on it maybe in about a month or so when i get caught up , i am also fabbing in a 4th gen camaro rack and pinion , yep these babies are very tough to find in many areas, there are a bunch around here, but i didnt want a nice one for 4-5000.00 to take apart and build , so i bought one for 1k

[Tig]

Thanks yall,
Tig: Its a KP Komponents cantilevered 6-link,which is a parallel 4 w/a matching cantilever attachment. Ive heard great things about the ride quality.It gets tremendous lift but it hasnt seen any road use yet. Check KPKomponents to see the kit. I plan on strap limiting the rear lift travel and using a sway bar.
Thanks for looking,~T.

Ahh gatcha, just saw the rear links didnt notice them when I first looked. I'm lookin to do a coil-over set up. I've heard nothing but good things about KP. Not sure if it would fit my ride, I think Hoes have different hangers or bolt patterns. Something like that, not sure exactly. I might just order some Eaton lowering leafs with a stiffer rate along with some big sway bars and some tractions bars.


Originally Posted by birdsandbowties
i am not rying to hijack inverters thread :) but the blazer is getting a street freindly 454 with alum heads and roller cam, already have it on the stand, it was a 4 wheel drive i got the truck for 1000.00 with a blown motor, pulled the motor and took the front section of a 2 wheel drive and fabbed the frame in, pulled the 4 wheel rear out and stuck a ford 9 inch with disc brakes from a mark4 lincoln since it had the same bolt pattern on the wheels, i think it will be hugger orange with black ss stripes on the hood, still not for sure yet, i am trying to do this as cheap as possible and make it look like a million bucks , i am going to start a thread soon on here for this when i get some more time to work on it maybe in about a month or so when i get caught up , i am also fabbing in a 4th gen camaro rack and pinion , yep these babies are very tough to find in many areas, there are a bunch around here, but i didnt want a nice one for 4-5000.00 to take apart and build , so i bought one for 1k

I appologize for thread jackin to.
Dayum BB, shhweeeeet. I'd love to drop a BB in one day. I'm thinkin 572 though, maybe in a few years. Damn bro, you've got quite the project going. Lookin forward to your build thread. Its nice to see other Hoes bein built. I picked up a runner, needed a DD. Even though I wasnt sure if it was running, lol. It sure did look good though, here she is when I got home from the trip to gett'er
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[birdsandbowties]

man thats clean, looks like a 97-98 with the newer dash and seats

[poormans69]

It's true. Good Hoes are hard to find.

[91blkstpsd]

Work is looking good as always. I need to update mine on here. haha

[Inverter]

Thanks Drew,
How long till the Coy's come in?

[65BBODY]

truck is looking awesome, love all the metal work! why can't you be my neighbor??

[Inverter]

Thanks man,
I wish I had a neighbor,or friend for that matter,that had a similar interest. When I was a kid,my brother was a hot rodder.I guess I feel its my turn now.:yeah:

[1offwizard]

Very cool truck! I just inherited a 2dr tahoe that has most of the work done to lay body on 22's and 24's. It is still far from finished, but something to work on while my camaro is getting finished up.

[srh3trinity]

Just flipped through the thread again, there is alot of attention to detail in this truck.

[Inverter]

Thanks all, for the kind words.
Got all the mat down,now Im dry fitting the interior.Have to respray a couple of panels but this gives you an idea of the look. Still need to fab top covers and misc.peices but Im liking how its turning out. There wont be anything like it.

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[Inverter]

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[Ratty 46]

Dude ..... this build is great - pro-tour or not. I love it.

Next time I'm at my brothers, in Helotes, I'll stop in & check things out.

Ratty 46

[Inverter]

Thanks!
You live in the area or just your bro?

[Inverter]

Still at it,havent loaded pics in a while. These are,I believe,in reverse order and w/2 diff. cameras. Deciding on a finish color.

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[joemac]

This is a really nice build. Quality is top notch. I think 1/2 ton trucks make some of the best hot rods and are the most overlooked for an awesome project. My next project may be a mid '90s F150 standard cab short bed with a powerstroke.

[ANIMOSITY]

This is a really nice build. Quality is top notch. I think 1/2 ton trucks make some of the best hot rods and are the most overlooked for an awesome project. My next project may be a mid '90s F150 standard cab short bed with a powerstroke.


Hell, you cant do that, thats my next project. Maybe a gen 1 Lightning woth a stroke. Ive had so much fun with my 1 ton crew cab, that I want to build a half ton pro-touring style Light with diesel power.

[joemac]

Hell, you cant do that, thats my next project. Maybe a gen 1 Lightning woth a stroke. Ive had so much fun with my 1 ton crew cab, that I want to build a half ton pro-touring style Light with diesel power.

I don't want to steal this thread, start a new thread on this in pro touring open discussion.

[redzula]

nice work. I love seeing engines being assembled in the kitchen. :razz:
yea I noticed that and its sittin right next to the bike ... nice

[syborg tt]

Truck is looking really cool. I can't wait to see it on the ground

?? Where did you get the grommet for the steering shaft

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[Inverter]

Hey Marty,
Congratz on the truck. I looked in on it,turned out Amazing.
Also,thanks for the good word.The grommet is the original oem.It had a small openning for the DD shaft.I cleaned it up and enlarged the hole for the 2" column. I thought it fit so well,,why mess w/it?

[birdsandbowties]

i am glad to see some more pics on your killer truck, ever since you first posted this i have changed my mind on a few things on my blazer , i am to going to build a metal custom dash soon for it , not trying to hijack the thread, but your truck has been an inspiration on my blazer build !!! i am going to finish my blazer after the first of the year and post up a thread for it after i have gathered all my parts i need !! when i start with the build i dont want to have to buy anything just build and go !!

[ponchopwr70]

Badass dude. I can't believe I haven't seen this thread. Keep us posted. I'm hoping to build up my 94 stepside some day, its my winter truck this year and once I get my house and garage I might have a place to start working on it. Very nice work.

[Inverter]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. Ive put alot of hours in on this thing,goin on 2 years . I appreciate the encouragement. Looking forward to driving it next year and maybe a few shows.

[WEAVER]

Trucks are great..Have one myself(square body ) They always look good laid out.Your project looks good

[hechtrod]

Dude! Love the stance of this bad boy. Black is always tough lookin' for a hot rod! Can't wait to see it finished!

[joemac]

Sinister would be a good name

[Inverter]

Thanks yall,
The truck isnt going to be black. Its just the previous semi flat color it was the 1st time around,front sheetmetal is all new,,edp I think they call it. Ive changed my mind a few times on the color but I think Ive settled on Daytona Blue Pearl Satin and Satin Black wheel centers,(center caps and lips will stay polished).

So anyway Im fitting the front and getting the cooling system layed out. I think before the end of this year I'll have it in the shop for paint prep...Lots of blocking to be done. I want these body lines arrow straight.

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Fronts tuck HARD.

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[Tig]

What happened to all the pics?

[WEAVER]

???????

[Inverter]

Havent been on ,in a while.
The Rod is still commin together. Color has been chosen,ride height has been determined,also just ordered the Accuair touch pad system. Im thinking about some SpeedWay splined anti rolls.
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[Inverter]

This is aired out. The only part that touches down is the jack horn area.
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This is how I determined my "safe" ride height. 4"s.I'll also have a 1" preset and an all up preset,,for sharp turns.
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[WS6]

Is that blue going to cover the whole truck? That's a great looking color.

[Inverter]

Yes,the truck will be solid satin met. blue from the jambs-out,w/some silver pin striping.The wheel centers will be satin black.

[CruizinKev]

looking good! :twothumbs

[T00LMAN]

Looking good. What air dam is that? Modified Factory upside down? :think:

[Inverter]

Thanks y'all.
The air dam is a Glass,Choo Choo Customs.I've been holding onto it for 10 years. I think it's the only type that really compliments the obs.too bad you can't get them anymore...

~T

[LoPro67]

Amazing build. The fab work is crazy!

[T00LMAN]

Thanks y'all.
The air dam is a Glass,Choo Choo Customs.I've been holding onto it for 10 years. I think it's the only type that really compliments the obs.too bad you can't get them anymore...

~T


Interesting. It almost looks like the bottom of a stock bumper cut off and flipped upside down. If you ever damage the fiberglass one you could just build one off of a factory bumper. :dunno:

[BOTMAN]

Glad I found this build over here too.

[Inverter]

Dang! Toolman,Botman... Lots of familiar names on here.
I just want to say thanks to everyone and especially To the pro touring purest. I don't in any way compare my build to a pro touring machine. It's merely a parade vehicle compared to a precision built PT machine and I don't mean to invade this performance oriented site to claim any resemblence but rather offer a unique distraction.

Thanks for your respectful tolerance.

[Dalamar]

You've done some cool looking and uniquie fab work. looks great so far.

[WS6]

post some burnouts where you're done and we'll let you stay for as long as you'd like :)

[Tig]

Truck looks great.
I like what you did with the steering, must really feel good and responsive. I wonder if I could do the same for my truck?

[Inverter]

Jeff: thanks, its hard to be diff. ,these days,and look good doin it.
Trey: It'll be a while but I can do it. I gotta figure out what gears I want to bust loose the 31" ers.
Tig: Thanks,I dont see why you couldnt use a couple of u-joints and a longer DD. Its alot tighter of a feel than the oem plastic coupler.

[Tig]

I'd like to give it a try, not sure if it would mess with my airbag though. You know anything about that?
I contacted Borgeson about there shafts and they said they didnt get involved with my year (and other model years) because of the airbags.

[Inverter]

I'm not one for trying to keep the oem safety features but the original shaft can be cut and fit w/a u-joint and another piece of DD shaft.Then just one more splined end u-joint at the box. Your airbag shouldn't be affected and should still respond in a collision.

[Inverter]

Now w/the sheetmetal in place,you can get an idea what its gonna look like. I must say its going to look mean commin down the street.
The 1st 8 pics are aired out.I have it set up for an extra low cruising height of (one) inch higher than shown.Ride height will be 4"s higher than shown.Camber is all the way Neg. for temp. clearance purposes.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0311-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0301-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff026-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0271-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0281-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0291-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0321-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0341-1.jpg

This is locked up.It gets some serious lift

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff039-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0441-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/03/stuff0451-1.jpg

[elitecustombody]

it's begging for a chopped top to compliment on all the fab work

[Inverter]

Its been some time.Still at it.
A few random pics of progress.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/Nitaiphonepix012-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/Nitaiphonepix019-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/CIMG1669-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/CIMG1668-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/CIMG1667-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/CIMG1666-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/CIMG1665-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/CIMG1661-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/CIMG1659-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/stuff0752-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/stuff0801-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/stuff0791-1.jpg

[Inverter]

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/troysiphonepix013-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/troysiphonepix007-1.jpg

Heres the color.
(3 stage) Violet metallic base,blue tinted clear.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/b0b33186-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/f02bd01e-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/troysiphonepix017-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/troysiphonepix034-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/9ffe78c5-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/troysiphonepix018-1.jpg

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/troysiphonepix025-1.jpg

[CruizinKev]

uhm oh nice girl! yeah and the truck is also not too bad :cheers: LOL j/k

[bonecrrusher]

^^ What he said... lol

[WS6]

Love the color Troy. What are your plans for side mirrors?

[Inverter]

Thanks yall. I keep getting that when I post that one pic. She's actually way Hotter than the pic shows.


Love the color Troy. What are your plans for side mirrors?

Thanks Trey,
Im not running any. :)

[bonecrrusher]

Thanks yall. I keep getting that when I post that one pic. She's actually way Hotter than the pic shows.



Thanks Trey,
Im not running any. :)


Because theres lots of Eye candy in that pic... the truck and the girl, lol!

[78 Type-LT]

looks good...you planing to sheet metal dash top or some fiberglass...

[Motown 454]

That color is sweet! Is it your own mix or is it a factory color?

[twosaturns]

wait, more pictures of the girl! I didn't see any pictures of the truck, was there a truck?

[Inverter]

Thanks yall.Yes,the girl...Everyone wants to see more of the girl.
I will try and get a pic of her when she gets home.


you planing to sheet metal dash top or some fiberglass...

I hand made some pieces that match the face panels.They arent meant to completely cover the area.
These are just the templates.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2010/09/stuff0131-1.jpg


Wayne: The color is,according to the ppg system,..( Blue Monterrey Mts......1998 Lamborghini......0031 )
I had quite a few blues sprayed before I decided on this one. I was originally wanting a satin finish.

[Motown 454]

Good choice it looks great.

[Inverter]

Almost got the paint wrapped up.
Wheels will be a gunmetal color.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/Nitaiphonepix1050-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/Nitaiphonepix1047-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/Nitaiphonepix1069-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/Nitaiphonepix10661-1.jpg
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/Nitaiphonepix10641-1.jpg
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https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2011/01/Nitaiphonepix1064-1.jpg

[WS6]

That is a great choice for a color. I knew it would be when you first showed it to us. Keep it up, you're almost there.

[syborg tt]

looks nice i really like the color

[formula98]

Great color! Wonder how it would look on a 70 Z28? Nice project and great work.

[monteboy84]

Wow, this is the first I've seen this thread. Pro-Touring or not, your fab-work is phenomenal, well-done.

-matt

[WS6]

Trucks like this push me to really think about building a 67-72 C10 and put it really low. Not sure if I want it bagged or not but the goal would be a very low ride height regardless.

[Inverter]

Thanks people.

Its a dirty mess and way behind schedule but what can you do w/body shops..?

I'll be glad when the glass is installed n mouldings are on,then its comming home.I have a trick set of shortened tube arms(to tuck-in the front wheels more)that I will mock up for a splined end sway bar,,if I can get it out of the shop. After that its all wires and lots of little stuff...