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Project TOP GUN..
Well been hiding a little but still been building just been short on time for posting so here is one of 4 projects going right now the other will be posted soon as I can. But here is a rig I am building for a very close friend of mine he and I have done many deals and he came to me with a distance vision and wanted me to fill in the blanks so here we go..
Now I am also going to be doing the next 4 builds to showcase some of the great custom parts that independent custom parts builders are building out there and show off there great work I am going to try to use as many of them as I can might not use them all but most of them.. I started with the best base you can start with and that is Freddy's Frame Rails. These things are so perfect I could not ask for anymore.. Then I tapered the end of the rails.. Next 3 of Freddy's CNC milled frame Cross Members. Now I bought the undrilled ones and I went with one hole in the center instead of 2. So the CCE freight dropped off a pallet of suspension Dream Weaver Custom Parts. Got enuff shocks for 3 twin screw trucks and 2 sets of front break boosters and I have more on order..These are great scale hand built shocks out of brass you have to see them in your hands.. Ok so time to build the front. I went with Mier alum Steering Blocks up front with the Dream Weaver Shocks and Break Boosters. I'll get a picks of the boosters mounted Monday night. Here are the rear shocks mounted..And if you look close you will see I have added a extra short leaf to the top of the stack. This rig is going to be a working show baby On to the drive line. I made up a nice little drive shaft to replace that crappy little dog bone that comes with the truck kits.. Now since on a real truck you are not allowed to have a drive shaft longer than 60" this truck will need 2 drive shafts so I built some longer scale shafts instead of cobbling stock ones together. So here is the rear one built and installed with a Mier alum hanger bearing. So that is where I am tonight Ill post more tomorrow night.
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Re: Project TOP GUN..
Great Start can't wait to see more!
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Re: Project TOP GUN..
hmmm lookn nice so far man, sometime tells me this is gonna b some type of cabover hehehe cant wait to see what she'll b
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i'm liking the truck name, sounds like this is going to be a great build up
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Re: Project TOP GUN..
lookin good paul!!!
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Looking good Paul. Thanks for the kind words on the shocks.
I also notice that you changed the nuts on the rear leaf pivot.. Did it give you more movement as it did me?
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To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mike "DREAMWEAVER" Johnson To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. RIP FreddyGearDrive 2-12-59/12-19-11 Rims and Tanks by ihbuilder / Grill and Visor by Brian in PA / Mirrors, Front and Rear Bumper, Back of Cab Lights, and Steering Arms by tc1cat / Fenders by Stylin n Profilin / Frame Rails by The Late Freddy Gear Drive Last edited by Dreamweaver; 01-10-2012 at 01:35 AM. |
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i love your builds paul!!!!
joey |
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About time! Looks like your off to a good start,you know it's gunna be a good build when you start with such nice parts!
Keep it comin Bro! FGD
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Nice start Paul!
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lol Top Gun eh? so will it have wings?
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Very cool. Where can you buy that carrier bearing?
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we want more paul COME OUNNNN!! LOLL bet this is gonna be awesome
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Hey Thanks alot guys for all the great comments.. Had to work late tonight so just got home but should be home early tomarrow night. The hanger bearing I get them off Mier's ebay web sight and Silivo clam down your going to blow up..LOL Ill get you more to see..
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Looks great Paul.I am with Silvio,I wonder what cab is going on this puppy(lol)
I always learn something from each of your builds.Keep up the great work. Ed |
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Stop busting my stones I am getting stressed out!!
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where are you hiding paul?
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Hey Paul I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms already even the same pic's but taken differently will do LOL
Cheers Tracy
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LOL. I am sorry guys been a crazy work week and are internet has been down since wed this week should have it fixed today they said. I just got a vital parts shipment from The Bone Yard yesterday so ill be back at it tonight and ill post picks if I have the net cause this Blackberry won't cut it.
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