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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Mat Thrasher, Jun 5, 2009.

  1. Mat Thrasher
    Joined: Nov 5, 2007
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    Update 9-12

    I got some more progress done on the 34. I'm halfway to a roller. The rear end and axles are done. I made the radiator mounts. While waiting for the housing ends to be welded on and the axles to come in, I got some more patching done on the back panel of the cab. Now I need to get my front wheels machined to accept the bearings and do the finish work on the front suspension.Then I can officially call it a roller. I'm off to Summit today to get my header flanges and u-bends to start my headers. Anyway here's a couple of pics.
    Mat

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    I know my front spring is too long that's also on the front suspension to do list.
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  2. Antny
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    I just wet my pants! Let me know when that truck is done and for sale. I WANTZ EET!!!! :D
     
  3. Mack81
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    from Tennessee

    Wow! I love it! Perfect build man. I like your welding table too I wonder how many guys it took to haul that thing in lol.
     
  4. stude_trucks
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    That is looking cool, very nice!
     
  5. senior fried
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    That truck is awesome, looks like you need to be Hamb Drags bound 2010 !
     
  6. very nice work. that last picture sells it for me
     
  7. 60'shotrod
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    Fuckin' Outstanding, your Truck is gonna kick ass BIG time!It will be nie to see you post some U-tube videos of it running once you've finished it, sure is gonna be a HELL of a handfull, GREAT!

    Nick.
     
  8. Mat Thrasher
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    Thanks guys, I would love to go HAMB drags next year. I don't know if will be track ready next year but street ready for sure. I forgot to say I got the finish welding done on the chassis.

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    I forgot to take a pic of it right side up.
     
  9. Hot Rod Bob
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    You have a really good eye for building,proportioning is everything and you nailed it my friend!!! Can't wait to see more.
     
  10. wlspdshop
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    from Missouri

    Just beautiful!!!!
     
  11. M.Edell
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    Bitchin Truck!
     
  12. Big Blue Car
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    from Orlando FL

    The truck looks good. I thave been on the fence on how to build my 33 and this is simmilar to one of my ideas. Look forward to more progress and a running truck. I have to see the cage in when you get it gone.

    Keep up the good work.
     
  13. FlynBrian
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    Wicked stance, with a 582cu that should be called "The Ruler"
    Awesome Job!!!
     
  14. -Brent-
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    This thing is pretty wild. Great work.
     
  15. Mat Thrasher
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    I've been talking to the chassis builder who is going to be building the cage. He swears to me that we tuck the cage right up to the sheet metal and make it cert. Right now with the seat about 2" of the floor I don't seem to be too cramped. It should be at his shop in about a month or two so I will keep this thread up to date. I just want to give credit to Jeff Norwel for the Diamond Deuce and Littleman"s A pickup because both of those trucks are a big influence on mine.
     
    Last edited: Sep 12, 2009
  16. Just Damn Kool, nothing else to say!!!!!!
     
  17. 4speedman
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    very cool! more IS better!!
     
  18. torchmann
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    How bout a pic of it getting sideways doing a burnout with the caption "slide rules"
     
  19. HotRod33
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    It is looking better everyday,,,, Awesome....
     
  20. Royalshifter
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    Very cool how much is the chop.
     
  21. Mat Thrasher
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    Just a touch under 6".
     
  22. tmacracin
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    Nice work!!!!!
     
  23. Southfork
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    Great project! Thanks for all the pics and the description of what you've been doing. This will inspire others to get going on their pickups --- me included.
     
  24. DMFB
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    This truck is gonna be bad ass. Looks tough as nails sitting there.
     
  25. tmacracin
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    Got any updates?
     
  26. Mat Thrasher
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    I can do a small update. I'm waiting for a friend of mine to machine my front wheels to fit the spindles.So while I'm waiting for my wheels I started on my headers. They're just tacked still need to finish welding.

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  27. Damn Sam! Those look great.
     
  28. Looking good Matt...your ahead of your old car now:eek:
     
  29. Mat Thrasher
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    Thanks Don, I can't believe how much quicker the truck is coming together. I hope to see you at Thompson next year. The goal right now is to drive to the Gasser Reunion.
     
  30. Littleman
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    They look real nice !!!.....Littleman
     

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