1965 C-10 Project

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Going to post some pics of a C-10 Project we are working on for a customer. Let me know what you guys think.


Here is how this project began.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

The begining stages of repairs.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

that's pretty close to where we are with the truck now, a few more things done, i'll have to get some pics when i can.

[zipsimons]

killer... I like the to the point "let the pics do the talking" post! i definitely have a soft spot for trucks... especially layed out ones!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

I think it speaks for itself. Lots of things planned for this one. But you will have to wait for the pics. lol.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thank you btw, hope others like it as well.

[zipsimons]

Thank you btw, hope others like it as well.

You are very welcome and whats not to like!

[mild2wildpaintngraphics]

Awesome project. What kind of suspension are you using? Wheel/tire specs?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

The suspension is from suicide doors, they make nice stuff but there was a long wait, good thing we pre-ordered the parts 4 months before the project came stateside. It worked out rather well.

We have billet specialties wheels, backspacing was built for this truck but I do not remember the exact specs off the top of my head and I have them at home in my spare bedroom with anothre set of billets, and fragiles. :)

Not sure on tire size yet, most likely a 40 series.

I am really anxious to start back up on this truck soon, but i'm going to need some equipment to progress to much more, one thing at a time. right? In the end it's all worth it.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

You are very welcome and whats not to like!

The hours invested???

Honestly I can't even say that, these projects are so much fun. especially when the customer has a open mind.
I love coming to work in the morning on most days. :)

[Bryce]

Whos suspension kit?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Whos suspension kit?

Suicide Doors.

[RodZZilla]

Very nice build. Can't wait to see more.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Should be fairly soon.

[Tig]

Wow, that looks great.
Nice work.

[kmdracer]

Interesting. I like the wheels, should look great. Baggin and draggin?

[craigs73]

now this really really makes me want to do a C10.....the suspension kit looks sweet!!!! so what was done to the fender in post #6

[BuddyP]

Very nice! I'll have to check out your shop sometime.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

now this really really makes me want to do a C10.....the suspension kit looks sweet!!!! so what was done to the fender in post #6

the hood was split into 3 pieces, turning the hood sides into the upper fender, then welded upper fender to rear extension to get rid of ugly body line. Look at the previous pics, I think you will understand.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Very nice! I'll have to check out your shop sometime.

definitely I don't think your to far away.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Interesting. I like the wheels, should look great. Baggin and draggin?

I'm sure it will see the pavement sooner or later, but a lot is going into this, so I don't see him abusing it to much.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

I took a pic of the axle installed today and worked on rough fitment of the radiator, I hate how the radiator is designed to sit behind the support, so I am going to build it in. I got a decent start today, but I'm going to need some metal to do much more.

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[Auto Rod Technologies]

My brother made up some washers to to see what size/style we are going to use on this.
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[the dan]

looks awesome! love this year!

[ramlinman]

more...........

[Auto Rod Technologies]

more...........

I shall see what I can do.. lol
I did some welding on radiator support today and ordered some aluminum angle as well, probably won't see much action until it shows but i'll be sure to get on it just for you when it gets in.. lol.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

more...........

Here you go, a little update!

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[CruizinKev]

very nice work!! :twothumbs can't wait to see more!

[k5warwagon]

the hood was split into 3 pieces, turning the hood sides into the upper fender, then welded upper fender to rear extension to get rid of ugly body line. Look at the previous pics, I think you will understand.


Dude. I love what you did with the hood and fenders....love the trucks. Wish we could see more on this site. Awesome work!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks, and a lot more to come with the hood/fender mod, just need the time to put into it, and some more equipment.

[tommycomfort]

Excellent! An early truck is definitely on our list of to do too.

[linkstar69]

Looks great, that suspension kit looks good. Look forward to seeing what you do with the radiator.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

A little more progress today. Going to be it for a little bit, going to go get dual fan this week but have another show to travel to this weekend, maybe some more progress next week.
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Now for the new column and booster mount assembly.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

Excellent! An early truck is definitely on our list of to do too.

That's what is so great about being able to work on other peoples cars, their are so many cars/trucks that I would love to build, no way I could afford to do them all for myself. lol.

And if you ever end up in michigan stop by!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

A quick prototype washer my brother threw together to get some ideas for radiator mount bolts.
Going to be 1/2" larger.
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[RicerwannaB]

Awesome build! Im SW Mi, but not as SW as you guys are. If I'm ever in the area I'll definitely have to stop by!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

K-Zoo isn't all that far away, probably about 1-hr, but stop by if you ever get out this way.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

It's been a bit since i've posted a update on this, been really busy with my regular resto's so haven't done much to this or the other projects posted on here.

Having a hard time capturing how this looks with a camera, looks much better in person.
Just playing with design with the rod, going to be 1.5" tubing when finished, then finished with some sheet metal.

Not 100% sure yet but I believe this is what i'm going to go with. I'll know more when I test it with some tubing.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

a few more pieces today, starting to put it to tubing
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

A few more pieces tacked in!
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

Made a little progress today! :)

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[wellis77]

I like that a lot!!! Giving me some ideas...

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks, sometimes tubing benders give to drastic of a bend, need to pick up a roller.
My 1" die hasn't even shown up yet for my bender but I shouldn't need it to finish any of this.

[TurboLark]

Does that rear upper wishbone have a spherical bearing in it up front for articulation? looks like it will bind like crazy without it.

[CruizinKev]

looks great so far! can't wait to see more!! :twothumbs

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Does that rear upper wishbone have a spherical bearing in it up front for articulation? looks like it will bind like crazy without it.

No and I thought the same thing at first, but have the same bushing set-up on my truck and it rides great. and on mine the links are half the length!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

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[85coupe50]

Looks better and better each time I check this thread!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Hey thanks.. I'm kind of on hold at the moment, waiting for some more parts to arrive. But I have other projects to keep me busy in the mean time.

[the dan]

im excited to see how those inner fenders come out, i need to incorperate something of that nature into my roll cage that comes threw my firewall

[Auto Rod Technologies]

I'll throw some pics up of the pieces that are getting cut on the cnc as well, I may offer them for sale but waiting on them to get here.

[shovellac]

your work is stellar, cant wait to see it come along, love me a fast truck. sub'd

[Auto Rod Technologies]

thank ya.. should be back on it fairly soon.. Hard at a few other resto projects right now.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Finally found a throttle body set-up I am happy with.
Needs tig welded back together but other than that should be good.
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[wellis77]

Looks good Chad. The Impala looks like it's coming along well also. Nice work!

[ONDSKAN]

Thats going to be one sick truck. Cant wait to see further updates.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Looks good Chad. The Impala looks like it's coming along well also. Nice work!
Thanks, we've been going at the impala pretty aggresively lately, a lot of work for sure.

Haven't been able to put as much time into this as I need to, so much going on, today i'm painting a friends chebby truck, been working on that for the last week and a half as well. So much to do so little time. lol.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Making some headway on the filter set-up.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

Tinkering with the hood some, more progress soon. I hope!!! Busier than ever, hard to get to this.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

Wheel well time!
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[85coupe50]

Awesome fab work...

[FRENCHBLUE72]

The suspension is from suicide doors, they make nice stuff but there was a long wait, good thing we pre-ordered the parts 4 months before the project came stateside. It worked out rather well.

We have billet specialties wheels, backspacing was built for this truck but I do not remember the exact specs off the top of my head and I have them at home in my spare bedroom with anothre set of billets, and fragiles. :)

Not sure on tire size yet, most likely a 40 series.

I am really anxious to start back up on this truck soon, but i'm going to need some equipment to progress to much more, one thing at a time. right? In the end it's all worth it.

Next time ya need front end parts for a dropped chevy check out porterbuilt he is an awesome guy and makes killer parts... Truck is looking good..

[Auto Rod Technologies]

I have bought things from porterbuilt too, good stuff.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Making some progress
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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Those skeletal inner fenders are bitchin...

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks!! I'm glad it came together as i visioned!

[acegto]

Love the work on the hood and fenders. Inner fenders are great. Excellent vision...

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Love the work on the hood and fenders. Inner fenders are great. Excellent vision...

Thanks ace

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Feel like i've been getting my butt kicked with this one lately but making some progress
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[CruizinKev]

oh SWEET!!!!

[craigs73]

wow the truck is looking awesome :machine:

[wellis77]

looks good Chad!

[brrymnvette]

I hate this thread. Between it and the 66 Suburban thread, I want one of these body style trucks even more. Outstanding work!

[Happyfunballs]

Wow. Didn't know that body style could look that good. Well done.

[pinky49]

looking great! nice build!

[dug]

truck looks amazing. those inner fenders are out of this world cool. keep at it.

[andrewb70]

Having the air cleaner inside the passenger compartment will make it sound like you have a giant shop vac running constantly. Trucks looks amazing.

Andrew

[srh3trinity]

Awesome build. These year trucks are one of the few that looks great as a step side or a fleet. I love the changes to the hood and the underhood area is going to look great when you get it finished.

[Draginutz]

Inspiring work. I have to keep telling myself to finish my Nova first then start modding the C-10.

[72D100]

Wow that looks awesome! and is that a dodge d100 i spy in the background?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks for all the possitive feedback fella's, need all the motivation I can get!!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Having the air cleaner inside the passenger compartment will make it sound like you have a giant shop vac running constantly. Trucks looks amazing.

Andrew

I am actually a little concerned with this, hopefully some dynomat will quite it down some. Wouldn't mind hearing it, but don't want it to be obnoxious.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Wow that looks awesome! and is that a dodge d100 i spy in the background?

It's a 72 4x4, was used as a grass rig for a fire dept, then a nursery bought it but it had carb issues so they didn't use it.
It only has 18k miles on it, it had VERY little rust, but was pretty beat up, the body mounts were coming through the floor it was split all over the place..
All of that is fixed now, just need to get the wiring done, paint the bed and put a bed floor in.

It's been on the back burner for a while, did most of that last winter, will probably finish it this winter..

The truck build is on my facebook page along with many other projects.

[acegto]

Are you shaving the door handles or leaving them alone?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Got a set of ring brother handles for it.

[astroracer]

Beautiful work! Makes me want to get an english wheel and rip out all of the junk I have welded into the van...

[Mintyfresh10]

I've been lurking on these forums for a long time, but never registered until today when I found this thread and just had to comment. Saw the truck posted on the LSXtv Facebook page and followed the links here. I was just amazed by some of your ideas and the work you have done. I'm building an LS powered 64 C10 stepside, and my build is very similar to this. I had a few of the same ideas like the smoothed firewall and dash for mine. Seeing them done just makes me want to work harder to get mine finished! Inspirational! Keep up the good work!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks for the comments, any link to yours? I'll have to see if I can find that facebook link to.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Found it, I have never been to that site before.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

Cleaning up the rear end some.
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[5spd540]

All I can say is awesome fab work

[acegto]

Almost a full month of no updates...i love custom trucks and i'm dying inside a little.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Lol.. that's awesome. Glad you like it..
Not much to update. a little boring over here, tig welded the front inner support rails and ground down, also bed mounts are tacked into place.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

I feel as if i'm in that zone of spend lots of time on the truck and feel as if their is little progress!

[wellis77]

I feel your pain...

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Lol.. I think anybody that builds something goes through it at one point or another in the project.

[BuddyP]

Looking fantastic!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

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And somewhere to hide the moonshine!
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[jlcustomz]

I feel your pain also on the time vs progress. I had a few days off work & tried to rebuild a few things plus my new underhood cover before an all chevy show this weekend. Went in with the top of the cover in G-2 primer &no sides to the cover built yet. Oh well.......

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Everything just takes a lot of time. Especially when it's custom.

[jlcustomz]

You got that right. Ever see my hood system on you tube in the camaro nose el camino thread? Try engineering & building something that far different from the norm.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Just checked it out, bet that was a interesting project!

[wellis77]

Let's good Chad! And yes, you need an onsite machine shop...

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks.. and the more I think about it, if things work out will add it in next year.. Right now i'm drooling over a magnetic brake from baleigh. Thing is pretty sweet!

[acegto]

So, watching all your progress and I'm quite interested in the tool collection you've got. Any chance you could give us a quick rundown???

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Any specific tooling you are asking about?
Right now in the process of building some of what I would consider my most valued of tools.
Still waiting for things to come in to complete them..

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Here is a link to some of my shop equipment.
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[acegto]

That was it...wish I had the space for that. Or the justification to own it all. Keep up the great work.

[KnightMare]

The work is awesome, love those inner fenders

[Auto Rod Technologies]

That was it...wish I had the space for that. Or the justification to own it all. Keep up the great work.

hopefully more to come.. One thing at a time..

[Auto Rod Technologies]

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[Auto Rod Technologies]

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[Zanie]

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LOL
Cool build
really nice fab work.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

thanks zanie

[craigs73]

is that going to be there permantly........and is it a gun barrel

[Auto Rod Technologies]

yea it's a gun in the fender but it's not a permanent fixture.. just messing around..
Need to do something to keep the sanity.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Haven't been posting much but we have been making progress.
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Just starting to rough out some more tin work.
I need to get my power hammer finished before I finish the front.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

We have been making some progress!!
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[FRENCHBLUE72]

Very nice man..

[Auto Rod Technologies]

thanks..

[linkstar69]

Looking good man. The hood support has a nice low tech vibe to it ;)

[2wolf_Michael]

Love this build, just bought myself a 61 Panel truck, so lots of ideas coming from your build. Keep up the work.

[KnightMare]

Man that looks good. No hauling in the back of that bed

[srh3trinity]

Awesome build. I love the hood treatment. I want one of these with a beat up shop truck theme one day.

[jlcustomz]

Hadn't looked at this thread in a while, definitely lookin nice.
I say mount the gun in the fender.If someone doesn't like something , you know what to do.:machine:
Just wondering if the bed strips are bought or fabbed, I 'm still deciding what I want to do with mine.
And the hood hold open, think it would look cool with staggered, flared holes & a pecan/walnut stain.:poke:

[batstang]

Crazy!!!!

[Richio1]

That is absolutely bitchin. Good for you man! Well done... Cant wait to see it finished.

[ramlinman]

no disappointments here!

[DustinS]

wow...

[the dan]

My god

[sonu]

Looks amazing!

[ONDSKAN]

looking pretty damn sweet!!!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks guys for all the comps.. we are at Autorama with this and 4 others right now.. Anybody in the area stop by and check us out.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Bed wood and parts for the strips.. great people to work with.


Hadn't looked at this thread in a while, definitely lookin nice.
I say mount the gun in the fender.If someone doesn't like something , you know what to do.:machine:
Just wondering if the bed strips are bought or fabbed, I 'm still deciding what I want to do with mine.
And the hood hold open, think it would look cool with staggered, flared holes & a pecan/walnut stain.:poke:

[mooseknuckles]

love it!

[darkgable79]

Jeeeeezzzzzzz!!!

What kind of wheels are those?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

they are billet specialties wheels. 20"

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Anybody on here see us in detroit?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

WOO HOOOO,, Back on this ol' girl..
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

I didn't see where I posted this, but it's a article in street trucks..
Trying to get a hold of them for some follow up stuff but they are hard to deal with.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

The truck is not going to be the bright orange, but haven't finalized anything yet.

[the dan]

looks awesome Gents!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

looks awesome Gents!

Thanks man!!!

[driveit]

Man oh man I want me a truck. Wish I could find a nice driver around here for cheap. Amazing job you are doing!!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Man oh man I want me a truck. Wish I could find a nice driver around here for cheap. Amazing job you are doing!!

Thanks,, I love doing trucks, it's easy to separate items and do one thing at a time,, such as a bed or cab. Anxious to build a truck on a coil over suspension for someone.. All in time though, we're pretty busy at the moment.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Time to get at it!!!!
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[2ndroundko]

Man I did that 5 years ago! sike this is absolutely awesome, amazing fab skills, awesome vision and execution cant wait to see it finished great job

[Windycity1]

I have officially put a truck on my list of wants! Looking good Chad. You are the man!!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks fella's.. Glad you like it..

And I like the sounds of that Dante!!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Man I did that 5 years ago! sike this is absolutely awesome, amazing fab skills, awesome vision and execution cant wait to see it finished great job

What year did you build? Any pics?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Spent some time making a jig to support the cross members to cut them up to put exhaust transfer tubes and hangers in.. I'm pretty happy with the outcome. I wish I could continue with the exhaust but we have to have a 2-piece drive shaft built first which will dictate the height of the second cross member. But i figured the more prepared we can get the better.

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[jlcustomz]

Jigs make for better results. Looks good.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Jigs make for better results. Looks good.

At one time I use to think they were a waste of time but after using a few and realizing how much things can move from welding, and also how much easier it makes it to duplicate things I find myself starting to use them more and more. Even for basic things like this..

Another benefit is that I now have a jig for if I ever wanted to make a cross member for another C-10 from scratch for some reason.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Did a little bumper work and worked on the fuel cell this week.
I like these aeromotive pumps..
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

Put some time in this weekend.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

It's a good day for a update!!

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[boneheadzz]

Awesome fab work! I'm enjoying the build.

[charliezrods]

Love it. keep up the good work.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks guys.. I'll try to keep pictures coming as long as we progress.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

I haven't posted anything on this forum in a while, but I decided to make a retro looking engine cover for the LS1.
I still have a bit to do but it's starting to take shape.
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[jlcustomz]

Cover should look cool. Can't particularly say I've seen a dual quad style cover on an LS1 ;;;;;;;YET. Always good to be different.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

That was kinda the idea,, make it a little different and give it a little bit of a retro flair.. Glad it worked out, I had a lot of time into making that thing.

[the dan]

Your exhaust hanger design is fantastic. It's so hard to find a good hanger set up, you literally have to be inventive

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Roll pan is about wrapped up!!!

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[87camaroZ28]

Nice! I like fab work with new twists on the necessary items.



Greg

[ent72olds]

Great work guys! Really enjoy the pics and your work......

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Thanks guys, and sometimes it's those necessary items that can stump you. Especially when they don't work with your original plan. However I like this better anyways.

[64ford520]

Love the roll pan bumper combo

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Made some changes to the engine compartment.
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[Bentbolt]

What front cross member and suspension is that under your truck

[Auto Rod Technologies]

What front cross member and suspension is that under your truck

I know I already answered but it's Thorbecke brothers in case anybody else wanted to know..
Which as far as i know, they are not making them right now.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Custom tail lights and mounting stems.
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[Auto Rod Technologies]

Making more progress in the engine compartment as well.
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[c91x]

Are you still running the filter into the cab with that new setup? Why the change from the original inner fender setup you fabbed?

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Are you still running the filter into the cab with that new setup? Why the change from the original inner fender setup you fabbed?

Yes we are still running the ram air hood set-up.

And there were just a lot of things I didn't like about the original set-up, if I had made it all bolt on it would have been a lot nicer, but it was welded to the firewall which when the tubing was welded to the firewall we had more warpage than I was happy with, So I wasn't happy with that, and I wasn't happy with the radiator support either, so I started over, new firewall, made a radiator support from scratch to a design I am much happier with. I originally wanted to use aircraft rivets to hold the inner panels to the original bars, this made it hard to work on anything in the engine compartment without taking the cab off, which made me realize it would make it hard for the owner to work on. Especially after fresh paint, It was harder to get things to line up properly because the radiator support was welded to the structure, left little room for adjustments. I wasn't happy with the hood hinge set-up, also have a new plan for that, just need to get some pieces machined before I can begin that part of the project. We are also now going for a cleaner look, the original wasn't bad but with everything going with a cleaner/classier feel the first design didn't fit as well, that had more of a aggressive look. However if I had made it all bolt in I don't think I would have started over, but with everything I was unhappy with this just became the best solution.. I'm not necessarily happy with having to re-do everything but in the end it will be worth it over all. I think part of the issue is that over the course of the 4 years this truck has been here our fabrication work has evolved a lot and I just wanted to bring this up to where we want to be with everything. Luckily once this is finished I can continue as planned.

[ent72olds]

Love the taillights and stems guys! Very neat!

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Love the taillights and stems guys! Very neat!

Thanks,, trying to think outside the box and still keep it clean and simple.