Project "Brain Damage"

[ccracin]

This project get's its name because we must have Brain Damage to undertake this! Every once in a while you run across one of those deals that is tough to pass up. A couple years ago I couldn't drag my Dad into the computer age. Well after much resistance he is now an internet "sale" site junkie! Craigslist, ebay, etc. A couple weeks ago he ran across this truck, yep another truck on one of these sites. Well after a lot of phone calls, emails and questions he is now the owner of a 1972 short bed pick-up. We drove 22 hours in 2 days to pick it up and bring it home. This truck is very similar to the project we are already working on. However, it is quite a bit further along than the current project.

Here is a quick description:

Complete Art Morrison 2x6 Rail Truck Chassis
Triangulated 4-Link
9" Ford with Strange Center Section
3:73 Gears with Posi and Strange Axles
IFS Front
Wilwood 14" Brakes
Custom Metal Dash and Console
20x15 and 18x10 Budnik Tiller Wheels
Mickey Thompson Sportsman SR Tires
Vintage Air A/C
American Autowire Highway 22 Harness
Electric life Power Windows
Custom Aluminum Fuel Cell
3" Stainless Exhaust
Auto Meter Carbon Fiber Gauges

This is just a short list of what this truck is all about.

Our plan at this point is to try to finish this truck and have it on the road for next summer. I really think it is doable. We will use this truck as a test platform for things that we had questions about. Some of which you guys have seen me ask on Lateral-g. IE. Power vs. Manual Brakes, Painted vs. Un-Painted engine etc. as well as others. We will get it done and have fun with it while it is for sale and we are working on the original truck again. That is unless he gets an offer he can't refuse before then. Well enough typing, here are some pictures. I will get more as we get into it more. As always I am open for any and all comments or questions. Enjoy.







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[ccracin]

[boonedog]

that thing is bad a$$ i have a pro street 72 i wanted to run a wheel and tire combo like that but dam they are expensive!

[XcYZ]

Sweet. Keep those pics coming, Chad.

[E.rodz]

is the truck picts the way that it was purchased? or is any of this your work.looks to be a great starting point looks like somone did most of the crap work for you. love this body style.keep us posted on the build.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by boonedog

that thing is bad a$$ i have a pro street 72 i wanted to run a wheel and tire combo like that but dam they are expensive!

Thanks, I know exactly what you mean. The cost is part of the reason these are not on the other truck. The second reason is performance. While these look great, we will see how they perform. Not sure handling was first when these tires were designed.

Originally Posted by XcYZ

Sweet. Keep those pics coming, Chad.

Thanks Scott, I will definitely do that.

Originally Posted by E.rodz

is the truck picts the way that it was purchased? or is any of this your work.looks to be a great starting point looks like somone did most of the crap work for you. love this body style.keep us posted on the build.

This is as received. Check out the link to our other project for examples of my fab work. This is absolutely a great starting point. Thanks for looking.

[waynieZ]

Nice looking truck Chad. It has a nice set up for the suspension already on it. Do you already have a drive train picked out for it ?

[tones2SS]

I'm digging it. Looks nice man!

[N2TRUX]

Looks good so far. Who built the IFS?

[brrymnvette]

Subscribed. I love these trucks.