new guy, truck pro-touring project started - Lateral-g Forums

zz3guy · #1 06-18-2006, 08:43 AM

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

Speedster · #2 06-18-2006, 09:47 AM

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

zz3guy · #3 06-18-2006, 09:52 AM

Thanks

zz3guy · #4 06-18-2006, 09:55 AM

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

zz3guy · #5 06-18-2006, 09:57 AM

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!

**Sales@Dutchboys** · #6 06-18-2006, 10:12 AM

Like the 468!

-Paul

astroracer · #7 06-19-2006, 04:42 AM

Hey Clint, nice looking truck! I like trucks too...

Mark

**syborg tt** · #8 06-21-2006, 04:21 AM

welcome to the BB - glad to see more trucks

zz3guy · #9 06-21-2006, 07:32 AM

Yeah, us truck guys have got to stick together. We are way outnumbered by the camaro & nova guys!