Biggu Posted March 17 Posted March 17 That looks AWESOME , Gary and fits the theme perfectly. I bet she would Bark now ! Love this
Gary Chastain Posted March 17 Author Posted March 17 3 minutes ago, Biggu said: That looks AWESOME , Gary and fits the theme perfectly. I bet she would Bark now ! Love this Bigger engine, bigger turbo and straight pipes…….yep…it would thunder. 2
BK9300 Posted March 17 Posted March 17 48 minutes ago, Gary Chastain said: I think the straight pipes work well on this build, gives it a hot rod look. This is exactly why I have followed your builds for a few years now - excellent details and paint, just a pleasure to look at! Going great, Gary. 2
Gary Chastain Posted March 17 Author Posted March 17 11 minutes ago, BK9300 said: This is exactly why I have followed your builds for a few years now - excellent details and paint, just a pleasure to look at! Going great, Gary. Thanks Brian, maybe I can steal some of that awesome detailing stuff you do😄 1
BK9300 Posted March 17 Posted March 17 1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said: Thanks Brian, maybe I can steal some of that awesome detailing stuff you do😄 Well, I don't think I'm doing anything that others haven't already done, so have at it! 2
Gary Chastain Posted March 17 Author Posted March 17 18 minutes ago, cifenet said: Nice tip on mandrel bend! The pipes came out great! I did have to sand the radius at the outside of the bend as the aluminum was a little grainy, but cleaned up nicely. 1
Butter 1 Posted March 17 Posted March 17 Impressive build! Not a big rig builder but always appreciate seeing clean, well executed detailing and paint, no matter what the the subject matter is. Also, i picked up a few good tips along the way. 1
Gary Chastain Posted March 17 Author Posted March 17 28 minutes ago, Butter 1 said: Impressive build! Not a big rig builder but always appreciate seeing clean, well executed detailing and paint, no matter what the the subject matter is. Also, i picked up a few good tips along the way. Thanks Ron, no secret here steal all the tips you want. Thanks for looking. 1
freightshaker2 Posted March 18 Posted March 18 On 3/17/2025 at 4:01 PM, Gary Chastain said: I think the straight pipes work well on this build, gives it a hot rod look. Lookin snazzy Gary! Agreed on the pipes!
Gary Chastain Posted March 19 Author Posted March 19 Finger nail tape seams to work and looks good. May all fall off by morning so will not add glue yet. Getting the plumbing work under the hood completed. 3
Biggu Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Oh DUDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is absolutely AWESOME !!!! This just gets better and better, and I think you have done all there is to do and then you come up with something else.............. TOP DRAWER pal, Top Drawer !!!
Gary Chastain Posted March 19 Author Posted March 19 A few more details on the engine, polish breather tube, then finish up the grill and mount. I can see the finish line. Brass radiator cap was a pain. Dreaming of the next project already. 4
BK9300 Posted March 19 Posted March 19 Really appreciate the time and effort needed to add all the detailing going on here - great work, Gary! 1
Gary Chastain Posted March 19 Author Posted March 19 3 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Really appreciate the time and effort needed to add all the detailing going on here - great work, Gary! Thanks, it’s a little showy but fits the Resto Rod idea. 1
Gary Chastain Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 Plumbing on the engine completed, exhaust completed. Now I can mount the passenger side battery box, finish headlights, then mount fenders. 5
cifenet Posted March 20 Posted March 20 This is the masterpiece being made here, Gary. Love the engine details and shining components throughout the truck. My kind of style! And those exhaust pipes coming out side look very sweet. 1
BK9300 Posted March 20 Posted March 20 Terrific work going here, Gary - should be some blue ribbons in store for this one! 1
Gary Chastain Posted March 20 Author Posted March 20 3 hours ago, Biggu said: Man, ............. this is cool Thanks Jeff, got a few more ideas yet. 38 minutes ago, cifenet said: This is the masterpiece being made here, Gary. Love the engine details and shining components throughout the truck. My kind of style! And those exhaust pipes coming out side look very sweet. Thanks Steve, I am hopefull that the fenders and sleeper take a bit of bling away, but it hits the idea of a RestoRod. 14 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Terrific work going here, Gary - should be some blue ribbons in store for this one! Thanks Brian, not sure about a ribbon, I can think of several things that could improve on. As we all say “the next one will be better” 1
Jürgen M. Posted March 22 Posted March 22 Looks so beautiful Gary! Can't find the words to describe it !
Gary Chastain Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 25 minutes ago, Jürgen M. said: Looks so beautiful Gary! Can't find the words to describe it ! Thanks Jurgen, means a lot coming from a builder with your skills. 1
Rockford Posted March 22 Posted March 22 Absolute work of art that Gary. Very tidy and clean too. A show truck. I love the stacks, you can't beat real metal.
Gary Chastain Posted March 22 Author Posted March 22 22 minutes ago, Rockford said: Absolute work of art that Gary. Very tidy and clean too. A show truck. I love the stacks, you can't beat real metal. Thanks Steve, a lot of ideas I stole from you😄from your builds 1
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