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Project TOP GUN..

Well been hiding a little but still been building just been short on time for posting so here is one of 4 projects going right now the other will be posted soon as I can. But here is a rig I am building for a very close friend of mine he and I have done many deals and he came to me with a distance vision and wanted me to fill in the blanks so here we go..

Now I am also going to be doing the next 4 builds to showcase some of the great custom parts that independent custom parts builders are building out there and show off there great work I am going to try to use as many of them as I can might not use them all but most of them..

I started with the best base you can start with and that is Freddy's Frame Rails. These things are so perfect I could not ask for anymore..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/001-14.jpg

Then I tapered the end of the rails..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/002-20.jpg

Next 3 of Freddy's CNC milled frame Cross Members. Now I bought the undrilled ones and I went with one hole in the center instead of 2.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/005-18.jpg

So the CCE freight dropped off a pallet of suspension Dream Weaver Custom Parts. Got enuff shocks for 3 twin screw trucks and 2 sets of front break boosters and I have more on order..These are great scale hand built shocks out of brass you have to see them in your hands..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/008-10.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/009-9.jpg

Ok so time to build the front. I went with Mier alum Steering Blocks up front with the Dream Weaver Shocks and Break Boosters.
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/006-16.jpg

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...boy/007-11.jpg

I'll get a picks of the boosters mounted Monday night.

Here are the rear shocks mounted..And if you look close you will see I have added a extra short leaf to the top of the stack. This rig is going to be a working show baby
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/013-5.jpg

On to the drive line. I made up a nice little drive shaft to replace that crappy little dog bone that comes with the truck kits..
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/014-3.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/015-4.jpg

Now since on a real truck you are not allowed to have a drive shaft longer than 60" this truck will need 2 drive shafts so I built some longer scale shafts instead of cobbling stock ones together. So here is the rear one built and installed with a Mier alum hanger bearing.

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2...wboy/016-5.jpg

So that is where I am tonight Ill post more tomorrow night. :D

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Great Start can't wait to see more!

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hmmm lookn nice so far man, sometime tells me this is gonna b some type of cabover hehehe cant wait to see what she'll b :)

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i'm liking the truck name, sounds like this is going to be a great build up

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Looking good Paul. Thanks for the kind words on the shocks.

I also notice that you changed the nuts on the rear leaf pivot.. Did it give you more movement as it did me?

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i love your builds paul!!!!
joey

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About time! Looks like your off to a good start,you know it's gunna be a good build when you start with such nice parts!:D
Keep it comin Bro!
FGD

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lol Top Gun eh? so will it have wings?

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Very cool. Where can you buy that carrier bearing?

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we want more paul COME OUNNNN!! LOLL bet this is gonna be awesome :)

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Hey Thanks alot guys for all the great comments.. Had to work late tonight so just got home but should be home early tomarrow night. The hanger bearing I get them off Mier's ebay web sight and Silivo clam down your going to blow up..LOL Ill get you more to see..

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Looks great Paul.I am with Silvio,I wonder what cab is going on this puppy(lol)
I always learn something from each of your builds.Keep up the great work.

Ed

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Looking great Paul...Lets see more......Bring it!!:D

http://youtu.be/V8rZWw9HE7o:D:D:p:p:p

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Stop busting my stones I am getting stressed out!!

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where are you hiding paul?

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Hey Paul I'm starting to get withdrawal symptoms already even the same pic's but taken differently will do LOL :D

Cheers Tracy

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LOL. I am sorry guys been a crazy work week and are internet has been down since wed this week should have it fixed today they said. I just got a vital parts shipment from The Bone Yard yesterday so ill be back at it tonight and ill post picks if I have the net cause this Blackberry won't cut it.