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1968 c30 "Papa Smurf" prerunner build. links, beams, and turbo
- Thread starter Mr.Clean
- Start date
I wanted as stock as possible. The truck spent many days in mexico. Needed to make sure I could get parts that fit from farm trucks.
Gotta sub to this build. Any time frame on completion?
As soon as possible? Haha idk hoping maybe by june/ early july so that i could have some time to test and tune before dunefest. Right now im really at a big hold up till beams are done because alot of fab that needs to be done I need the beams on the truck before i do it so bothing conflicts.
Does Neil favor the single swing steering over the dual swing setup?
I'm curious about your plans for the steering box location.
I'm curious about your plans for the steering box location.
Looking very good sir.
Dual swing steer setup is what he uses with his beams. And might be able to do stock location using the stock 2wd box that was on the frame. If need be the box can be moved forward.
He probably doesn't care, because he is having all of that built by Neal 
Yah i dont care. Thats why im paying somebody who has already cared once and figured it all out and now puts out a good product. I get to care about several other aspects of the build. Like cage. Back half. Links. And motor.
Papa smurfs first jumpy pic haha
Not the biggest update ever, but it is something. Spemt several hours going back thru finish welding alot of tube. Finished up the seat mounts and also started some side protection. Hoping to have the truck on a trailer to head to Griffen Fabworks by next friday to get BEAMS.
I think I spy a Deuling dimple cage plate
Deuling Double Sheer Dimpled Frame Plates of Awesomeness?
You would be correct haha. Have 4 of them attaching the cab cage to the frame.
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Your engine cage is looking a lot like how I designed mine...Looks like I may have done something right 
Mmm, that does look good.
Man, it took 6 pages for a dimple to finally appear! I'm not a fan of faux-tina paint. But considering how great the cab, doors, and hood look, you've gotta do it to those fenders. Check out JoeMorrisArt.com he does some real cool paint jobs and he might be able to recreate that look onto your fenders. I'd think if you brought him your hood and doors, he could blend in the fenders and nobody would know the difference.
Anyways, keep up the great work & I can't wait to see it in person
Anyways, keep up the great work & I can't wait to see it in person
charity case
1/2 ton status
Awesome build!
What track width are you shooting for with the beams? How much track width does it look like your glass will cover?
What track width are you shooting for with the beams? How much track width does it look like your glass will cover?
Should be high 80's but shooting to get in the 90's. I like em wide
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