Hi Bed

Thanks I note that I can upload directly from my hard drive... much easier!

No I do this as a hobby... rather full time as I was fortunate to retire at 45 and so golf... holidays and my cars. I enjoy a challenge and have always wanted to do a dual diff... so now that I have the time... so be it.

I will be in Austin in July 2014... have a weeding to attend... small world

 

Thanks for all the responses... yes the fiber glass work is going to be a bee with an itch... but that is still some time in the future. I will try and post on a more regular basis.

What is the norm - Is it best to put the pictures off the build in the post or in my gallery?

 

I like to put the pics in with the posts/updates......that way they kinda explain what I'm talking about. Either way is OK though!

 

By all means, please post the pictures in this thread.

 

Definatly post your pics in this thread, you have quite the project on hand and would like to see your progress.

 

Some feedback... with the 68 Camaro at the upholster shop... had some time to work on the 54.

Done the center section of the chassis and the brake booster bracket..still need to expand to the sides for the running boards etc.

The rear section has the two Jag IRS cradles. The rear one has a hydraulic slide that moves the the shock/coil overs towards each other and thus lifts the rear diff wheels. Tested this weekend with air and works like a charm..

Next was the fitment of the motor and then the engine mounts and shock brackets for the front suspension.

Started fitting the rear hydraulic load body mechanism I imported from Premium Supplies as well as the Curt 5th wheel...

Received the 6 Boyd Coddington Rodder wheels... and found 2 of them to be wobbly... and busy having them repaired... very disappointing...one of the Boyds Excaliburs for the 68 Camaro.. same problem... still cooling down before I mail them...

Should have the wheels back in the next couple of days which will help finalize the cad height, load body etc and can then start with the final chassis expansion to the running boards.

Small problem I have is where I will be putting the exhaust crossover... but that I am sure will solve itself later...

Will try and post more regular...

 

It's been awhile thanks for the update, it's looking good.

 

Some progress on the chassis and project in general. The chassis has been prepped and painted, now the fitment of the cab and all items such as steering and all firewall items. Making sure all items are test fitted before we tackle the body work general. The rear load body still needs a lot of work but enjoying the challenge

Some pic's of the progress

 

Thats looking really nice so far. Are you using different size wheels and the rears?

 

That chassis is a work of art , very nice work !!!

 

Yes please post more often. And Git Er Done.
I want to see this finished. So cool.

 

Been some time and should have posted progress.... but here she is all finished !

Happy to post more of the build if need be.

Regards



Photo shoot for SA Hotrods magazine (South Africa)



Hydraulic back - electric actuator front



5th Wheel Ready





Orange lap belts !





351 Windsor stroked to 407 with RV cam and AOD box



BMW M3 mirrors modified



Stainless sheetwork



3 wipers.... and brow added to roof



Boggie wheels lifted hydraulicly



Jaguar diffs...

 

WOW, where to start! The truck is beautiful. The 56-style brow on the slant cab really caught my eye...nicely done. Those of us who spend a lot of time with these trucks get a bit jaded at times about how they are built, it is really nice to be caught off guard with a truck that has so many creative features. Thanks for sharing the great photos, you are surely very proud of your new truck.

 

Man that turned out fantastic, post as many pictures as you like because Photo bucket stole all your other pictures. I would like to see a pic of the back of the box...

 

A beauty !!!