Hi front end came out nice.... and that engine looks nice as it sits & i'm sure it is gonna look better when you finish it up one day at a time

 

I kept my build on the low. Didn't have that kind of patience or money to spend. Here is mine. I call it the Johnny Cash Special. It has a 52 bed and frame. 48-50 cab and a 51 front end. I kept the old flatty.

 

Nice truck!
This build was originally going to be a 'patina" body build, but the truck was so incomplete that it would of looked like dog crap without some paint on it...so it has turned into more that it was originally going to be body wise. Budget also went up with that decision since now have to budget in paint, custom glass, etc..
Chassis wise everything is the same as I would do with an original paint car or truck. While it may look like a high buck build to some this is a pretty low buick build, new stuff is used where needed because I will not build an unsafe vehicle, but really this in not what I would call a high dollar build at all. I have seen trucks here with paint that cost more than this whole build will cost, out of my league for sure. Driving it and enjoying it are all that matter, so enjoy your truck!

Engine going back together




and done!

 

tingram83, some studebaker guys are looking for their hubcaps.

 

is the engine offset to the rt
and could you talk about the shock mounts on the ifs this build is coming along good and I like the way you do thingsg

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...ps0c932ee7.jpg
thanks dave

 

Thanks, engine is centered, that picture just makes it look offset.



Page 7 of this build thread shows the short shock part number and the fabrication of the upper shock mounts from scrap 1/8' steel.

 

I guess I just missed it thanks

 

made an adapter last week and welded it to the tank, extends the filler and goes up to 2" pipe to match the filler I am going to use.



Gas fill will now be in the side of the fender.



I am now working on another super secret super duper project to be revealed in the future , so for a little while anyway this truck will be worked on here and there until the weather gets cold, I get more done when its too cold to play outside.

 

Engine Looks good on their

 

Thanks, amazing what a little labor and paint will do.

 

ABSOLUTELY

 

Wow, am I still building this truck? LOL..
Cab is still MIA, first time I have had someone do work for me for a build, now I know what you guys mean about body shop jail!
No biggie, always something to do. Just finished an engine swap in this camaro, anyone need a Z28?



Truck chassis is covered up in the corner waiting for the next installment.

 

have you any more pic of the fuel filler install

 

Here are some pics of the filler door install courtesy of my bud the body man who make stuff look easy.

Filler door cut out of my 1995 S10 parts truck, circle traced around the size of the hole needed



pattern traced on fender



Hole cut



welding



grinding



skim of filler to finish it off.




and done!

 

Thanks again dave