new guy, truck pro-touring project started
 

I'm new here. I'm actually a truck guy, but it is going the pro-touring route. I currently have the typical "sport truck" lowered, decent paint, smoothed up interior. It has a 468 big block, Comp Extreme Energy 274H hydraulic cam, Pete Jackson gear drive, 2" full length headers, Edelbrock AVS 800 carb, Airgap intake, 400 turbo & 2800 stall. I have just started the pro-touring project by buying some 18x7 & 20x10 American Racing Hopsters. I'm planning on a 4 link out back (no airbags!) with coilovers, still haven't decided on what to do up front but i will make sure it handles. I have fat sway bars for the front & rear as well. Aluminum fuel cell will be hung under the rear of the bed with a factory door grafted to the bed floor for access. Right now it is a bear to drive with the motor tranny combo so i'll be looking into either a 4l80 or gearvendors to ease the mpg problem.

Here's a link of my website of the truck as it sits now.
http://members.tripod.com/zz3guy/sporttruck/index.htm

After the suspension is done, frame boxed, rear end narrowed, I'll be putting a fresh paint job on it. I plan on either a solid color or a two tone that will not go out of style anytime soon.

Here's a pic of the rims:
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What do you guys think?

oh yeah, my dad also has a 63 Nova SS that is going to be pro-toured & mini tubbed over the winter - pics to come!

clint

Nice truck. Keep us posted on your PT progress. Should be a sweet ride when completed.

progress
 

Thanks

truck pics
 

i forgot to include what the dang truck looks like. sorry. here it is in it's current form:

here's interior pics
 

The interior is all painted. I sanded everything down smooth & painted it basecoat/clearcoat to match the exterior. Had the dash panel made out of stainless to house the Autometer gauges. I even have the speedo working & correct! It's nice to see 125mph & know that is exactly how fast i'm going!

Like the 468!

-Paul

I feel real sorry for the back tires! :thumbsup:

rear tires
 

Yeah the rear tires get flogged on every time i get it out. That is what i love about the big block! I was going to run 305/50/20's out back with my new rims. I just hope it will do good burnouts with them as well. :lol:

Great looking truck. Can't wait to see some more progress. I'm loving the 468!

Hey Clint, nice looking truck! I like trucks too...
http://www.clubhotrod.com/photopost/...k_pics_013.jpg
Mark