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zz3guy
06-18-2006, 09:43 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
06-18-2006, 10:47 AM
Nice truck. Keep us posted on your PT progress. Should be a sweet ride when completed.

zz3guy
06-18-2006, 10:52 AM
Thanks

zz3guy
06-18-2006, 10:55 AM
i forgot to include what the dang truck looks like. sorry. here it is in it's current form:

zz3guy
06-18-2006, 10:57 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
06-18-2006, 11:12 AM
Like the 468!

-Paul

Stuart Adams
06-18-2006, 11:37 AM
I feel real sorry for the back tires! :thumbsup:

zz3guy
06-18-2006, 11:53 AM
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:

black2002ls
06-18-2006, 07:50 PM
Great looking truck. Can't wait to see some more progress. I'm loving the 468!

astroracer
06-19-2006, 05:42 AM
Hey Clint, nice looking truck! I like trucks too...
http://www.clubhotrod.com/photopost/data/500/medium/74truck_pics_013.jpg
Mark

syborg tt
06-21-2006, 05:21 AM
welcome to the BB - glad to see more trucks

zz3guy
06-21-2006, 08:32 AM
Yeah, us truck guys have got to stick together. We are way outnumbered by the camaro & nova guys!