Ben, you mentioned about it being a shop truck. I'm hoping that means that it can carry light loads in the bed (parts pickups if nothing else) in addition to autox. Too many of the dropped trucks I see can't function at all as a truck after the mods. I think making a truck autox is great, but if that's all if can do and look cool then it's not much different from an F-body. I'm thinking along the lines of the Ford F-150 Lightning - with the exception that it handle much better.
But if not possible not a problem, I just like light duty trucks that can haul 2x4's and haul ass.
Hey, Ben....I know it'll be a few before we see pics of the frame. But, uhhh, just about how long we're talking here guy?
the design is about 2/3 done, then laser cutting so I am shooting for the end of November to have it done, there will probably be some minor changes after that but we are shooting for jan to have production units ready to order.
The Chevelle and Tri 5 frames should be done at the same time
Ben, you mentioned about it being a shop truck. I'm hoping that means that it can carry light loads in the bed (parts pickups if nothing else) in addition to autox. Too many of the dropped trucks I see can't function at all as a truck after the mods. I think making a truck autox is great, but if that's all if can do and look cool then it's not much different from an F-body. I'm thinking along the lines of the Ford F-150 Lightning - with the exception that it handle much better.
But if not possible not a problem, I just like light duty trucks that can haul 2x4's and haul ass.
Rod in HB
It'll be able to carry a little weight. Of course our goal is geared towards the handling aspect so it may not live up to it's previous life 1/2 ton rating. But then again it'll be based around coilovers so a second pair of heavier springs and 20-30 minutes to swap 'em out may help that.
I don't know how I missed this one either! The rendering looks cool! Can't wait to see what you come up with. I'm hoping to show a few new C-10 pieces you guys might like soon too! Keep the pics coming!
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Thanks for the update Ben. I agree with the handling goal after having driven one back in the day that my father bought and how poorly they drove unless there was some weight in the bed. Still wasn't a canyon carver but it helped. Have you decided on what you'll do to the bed of the truck. I'm thinking some spray in bed liner won't add much weight but would work for "light" duty and keep a touch of the truck roots alive in the design. Just a thought.
The rendering is very cool. Not big on black myself (hate the cleanup factor) but it is striking in the illustration. Are you thinking of a matte clear coat?
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