Gary Chastain Posted November 12 Author Posted November 12 Couldn’t sleep, so getting started on the engine, progress this morning. 5
BK9300 Posted November 12 Posted November 12 Hate it when the ‘mind chatter’ chases sleep away - on the positive side, your engine is looking great! 1
Biggu Posted November 14 Posted November 14 Holy cow, that’s nice, you have a special way with these customs. That engine is a jewel sitting there. I really like that, Gary.
Gary Chastain Posted November 14 Author Posted November 14 2 minutes ago, Biggu said: Holy cow, that’s nice, you have a special way with these customs. That engine is a jewel sitting there. I really like that, Gary. Thanks Jeff 1
Gary Chastain Posted November 15 Author Posted November 15 (edited) Intercooler and turbo lines almost done, gotta cut the crossover tube to length, finish drivers side air canister, then chrome the lines, add chrome clamps. Exhaust next to finish up. list is getting shorter, might add a couple more details. Edited November 15 by Gary Chastain Add pic 4
Gary Chastain Posted November 15 Author Posted November 15 5 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Sure looks good, all put together! Thanks Brian
Biggu Posted November 15 Posted November 15 This makes my eyes water. Holy that is sweet !!!! So many cool ideas to sneak. Every time I look at this I see a little detail I missed. Outstanding !
Gary Chastain Posted November 15 Author Posted November 15 4 minutes ago, Biggu said: This makes my eyes water. Holy that is sweet !!!! So many cool ideas to sneak. Every time I look at this I see a little detail I missed. Outstanding ! Thanks Jeff, got a few more goodies to add then done. Good thing my C500 body is still not here yet, I can stay focused on the KW 925. 1 2
Pete68 Posted November 16 Posted November 16 On 11/12/2025 at 6:29 AM, Gary Chastain said: Couldn’t sleep, so getting started on the engine, progress this morning. Cool color for the engine that matches the truck body I’ve seen this before on real show shows and it’s neat. 1
Pete68 Posted November 16 Posted November 16 15 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Getting oh so close. Sweet! 1
Pete68 Posted November 16 Posted November 16 16 hours ago, Gary Chastain said: Intercooler and turbo lines Those look nice and more impressive once they have been installed. Nice work Gary. 1
Gary Chastain Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 2 hours ago, Pete68 said: Those look nice and more impressive once they have been installed. Nice work Gary. Thanks Lee, hope to finish this up shortly. 1
Rockford Posted November 16 Posted November 16 The paint job on this truck is sublime. Your hard work has really paid off. Looks excellent. 1
Gary Chastain Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 5 minutes ago, Rockford said: The paint job on this truck is sublime. Your hard work has really paid off. Looks excellent. Thanks Steve, appreciate your comments 1
Gary Chastain Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 Well this build fought me all the way but all that’s left is the exhaust crossover and air/electric lines, finish those tomorrow, then setup trailer and post under glass. 6
TopherMcGinnis Posted November 16 Posted November 16 Beautiful! Looks like we're close to a cross country haul! 1
Gary Chastain Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 2 minutes ago, TopherMcGinnis said: Beautiful! Looks like we're close to a cross country haul! Yes sir, I would drive this truck in a heartbeat 2
BK9300 Posted November 16 Posted November 16 (edited) Despite the struggles, you turned them all around and what a great looking truck to show for it - wonderful job, Gary! Edited November 16 by BK9300 1
Gary Chastain Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 38 minutes ago, BK9300 said: Despite the struggles, you turned them all around and what a great looking truck to show for it - wonderful job, Gary! Thanks Brian
Biggu Posted November 16 Posted November 16 Absolutely outstanding ! The little details bring it to another level. The red pipe connectors with the precision chrome hose clamps, the ‘adjustable’ mirrors, the mesh grille, rear fenders and the stunning perfect paint job…… this one rivals the Autocar. This vision and execution shows what can be done with a very old kit. I will look at this one for a long time. VERY well done. Fit and finish is wonderful!!!
Gary Chastain Posted November 16 Author Posted November 16 12 minutes ago, Biggu said: Absolutely outstanding ! The little details bring it to another level. The red pipe connectors with the precision chrome hose clamps, the ‘adjustable’ mirrors, the mesh grille, rear fenders and the stunning perfect paint job…… this one rivals the Autocar. This vision and execution shows what can be done with a very old kit. I will look at this one for a long time. VERY well done. Fit and finish is wonderful!!! Thank you for all the kind words, thanks for taking time to bat around ideas on this build. 2
Biggu Posted November 17 Posted November 17 1 hour ago, Gary Chastain said: Thank you for all the kind words, thanks for taking time to bat around ideas on this build. My absolute pleasure buddy. It was a lot of fun. The end results are spectacular. 2
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