27 chevy p/u build

i want to run wire wheels all around.

 

Mid 60s broncos have a 9 inch with a 5x5x1/2 pattern.
speedway sells high quality spacers that can be used to change the bolt pattern.

 

WOW ! I just saw this thread and it looks like a great benefit to me...I got the same cowl (bare) the vertical panels behind the doors... and doors. I was going to chop for a RPU ......keep the updates coming PLEASE !

 

we started laying out the frame today.

 

i am going to go get the rear end from the same truck i got the front one from.
if possible....

 

well i got some more stuff .
man there is a LOT i need to learn!
you see fellas
i am not a mechanic.
and i dont know crap about cars.
so this is a big deal to me.

 

i want to see if i can match the orginal dark green you can see in the pic.

 

a bit more progress.
yes everything will be reinforced ,trimmed,cleaned up etc.

 

I saw the ford spring withe the chevy axle in earlier pictures but I didn't think you were going to use the axle. Is this somthing that has been done before?

Gary

 

f100 ford axle
ford spring

 

name: doc watson
position:shop supervisor
make: pound mutt

 

Hey Billy, Is there a reason you are using that axle instead of one that is set up to use with a transverse spring? I am concerned with the shackle angle. It is setting now where it should be when it is under load.

I am in no way being critical ( I am building my first ground up project as we speak.) This is just an observation. Good looking dog, btw.

-mike-

 

BILLY...AHH yes a 27 CHEVY. and as we say in TEXAS, your doing fine YOUNG FELLER! i know you can understand that, living in a small western town. O my goodnes a ford mill, man i love it! billy please keep us posted on your build, and thank's for saving that old hoopy from the crusher, and welcome to H.A.M.B....POP.

 

i am just doing what the man with 45 years experience tells me to do.


p.s. yeah he's a good doggy....

 

we put 325 lbs. directly above that spring.
j.p. and i stood on it.
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BILLY...did you say your only 46 yrs. old. HOLLY CRAPERS man you have aged 20 yrs. sence you started this build! HA! if your not finished in a month, well your hair will be WHITE! i'am just kidding you OLD FART. after you finish the coupe, you'll need to build a WALKER just to get to the coupe! HA! call me POP...or the old FART!

 

that willys jeep restoration did that to me....
i used to be a good lookin young buck.

 

can you do that? a Ford in a Chevy?.....

 

With patience and plenty of saliva the elephant deflowered the mosquito. –Heinlein

 

Ford in a Chevy??....no problem. My son's '49 Chevy runs a 351 with no signs of rejection. Good luck with the project.

 

update
i got the rear end all cleaned up by grinding a bunch of welds off.
the bed is in position.
and it is just about ready to install.
the shocks for the front should be here today.
unfortunately i hurt my back and the other guy hurt his leg in seperate accidents recently.
sooo
we are going to take a few days off from this while we heal.
but i will post some more pics soon.

oh yeah
i went to a junkyard and found some cool gauges from an old chevy? truck
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j.p. is doing it all with the same stick welder he bought in 72.
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to get a title for this beast i am photo documenting every step of the build and making a build book with reciepts next to every component of the car.
i want no questions about where did that frame come from?
or where'd ya get that tranny kid?
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