27 chevy p/u

[GJunktionMike]

The truck looks killer[ddd

 

[earthman]

It's been a fun build to follow and it comes to a successful conclusion.
Congratulations Billy!

 

[billy]

i was talking to the builder today.
and we figured out that if we had all the parts on hand.
this car could have been completely soup-to-nuts built in 2 1/2 months.
and excluding labor
$3500
the labor upped it to $9000

 

[hotrod preacher]

congrats on the completion of a cool chevy....built from the ground up with blood sweat and gears....[cl[cl[cl[cl

 

[billy]

congrats on the completion of a cool chevy....built from the ground up with blood sweat and gears....[cl[cl[cl[cl

thanks daddio
you guys have been very friendly and supportive.



it is so freakin cold around here.
that i decided to install a HEATERCRAFT 28000 BTU heater in this rod.
i have one in the willys and have been comfy at -30f.
i figured out a long time ago
i could have a solid gold rolls royce
but if i am freezin my butt off
i will hate driving it.

 

[billy]

new carpet
i pulled the seats and shifter tower so i could cover the entire floor.
a bit of a PITA but i think it was worth it.
it looks lots better in person.
i am really happy with those boat seats so far.
i was worried they would aggravate my arthritic back.
but they don't.

 

[Johnson]

Cool, good to see it together and moving! Looks like it would be a blast to drive.

 

[billy]

Cool, good to see it together and moving! Looks like it would be a blast to drive.

2 days ago i couldnt stand it anymore and BROKE THE LAW.
i took it out on the hi-way (nobody around)
this is by far the coolest toy i have ever owned.
my antique willys jeep is wonderful but.
this rod is way big fun!
i hafta wait until the holiday is over before i can take it to the DMV

 

[billy]

 

[billy]

 

[sgtpontiac]

And that my friend....

this is by far the coolest toy i have ever owned.this rod is way big fun!

IS THE REASON WE DO THIS STUFF....IT'S JUST FUN!!

 

[billy]

got the plexiglass in the doors and used long strips of adheisive tape velcro as window regulators.
it works very well and was dirt cheap.
i got tired of having to reinvent the guts on these doors.
now i am looking for jute carpet padding as a noise damper/insulating material to put in the doors etc.
use some spray on glue and get busy.
i also need to reinforce the beds box walls to reduce rattling
at this rate i will have this car dialed in by spring.

 

[billy]

once i get the insulation installed.
i am covering everything with black carpet.
that will add a bit of deadening/insulation itself.
a lot of guys say they want to hear the throaty roar etc.
but between the incredible wind noise
the rattles and squeaks
and the engine
i cant hear myself think!
eventually i would like to have music in this car.
just because it looks barebones/old school
doesnt mean i cant have a heater ,tunes and be comfy.

 

[billy]

hood ornament.
i went to a mom n pop trophy store and when i told em what i wanted it for they let me root around in the back room looking for cool stuff.

 

[billy]

those 26" thrush's really work.
i was sitting in my truck after a cc meeting and 2 guys walked up.
they didnt know it was running.
but when i step on it everybody can hear it.

 

[GJunktionMike]

All the little finishing peices, But it is looking good. Think I saw the jeep on CL, Look'n to build one more rat [S

 

[billy]

All the little finishing peices, But it is looking good. Think I saw the jeep on CL, Look'n to build one more rat [S

you did see the willys
i had no problem selling it for 3500 bones.

 

[earthman]

I wish more would share their experiences after getting their projects on the road.Glad to see that you are enjoying it.

 

[billy]

I wish more would share their experiences after getting their projects on the road.Glad to see that you are enjoying it.

once i get the kinks worked out of it.
road trips!

 

[bob w]

I'm proud of ya, son.[cl