1984 GMC Short-Box

[hotrod59f100]

Looks great so far

[Ben]

Very nice work so far!

[gautreau]

Thanx fellas I appreciate that.I got my second compressor built.Here are the tanks and compressors together.

Thanx for lookin'

Jeremy

[tooltas]

why two tanks most i have seen is one big 5gal most of my baged trucks i use one tank old ink pin works great for tanks what did u use for the compressers i used some six inder starter motor for mine,

[cobraman]

Your doing some very nice work there.

[Jantrix]

Great scratchbuilding. Nice work.

[gautreau]

Thanx fellas I appreciate that.

Tooltas,i went with 2 tanks because that is what most of my friends run on their 1:1 trucks.For the compressors I used 5/32,3/32 tubing,.040 rod and .250 sq. tubing.

[tooltas]

thanks its a bad ride

[JasonFL]

This build is just bada**! I love all the little details from the air bags, tanks, compressors, frame, brackets, just clean work. Really pumped to see how your going to tie it all together.

[gautreau]

Thanx fellas I appreciate it.

[gautreau]

Got mthe box almost done.\found a few pinholes in the tailgate when I primed it.

Mocked up the taillights.

Started to jam the doors on the cab.

Going to finish up the bed and jamming the doors in the next couple days.

Thanx for lookin'

Jeremy

[hotrod59f100]

You don't know how much you inspired me on this build. I have always loved body dropped trucks. So I started to build a custom frame for my 70s dodge ram kit .At some point in time if money allows I'd like to drop my 1.1 59 f100. I

[gautreau]

Thanx I appreciate that alot.

[tooltas]

i love body drop trucks too i love jack up 4x4s just as much got a 41 chevy thats going to lay on boards and a 91 ck step thats go up on some big 37by 20s from the 84 gmc kit.

[gautreau]

Got a little more done.The doors are fully hinged now.

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Open

Starting on the inner door panels now and the rear door jams to cover the hinges.

Thanx For lookin'

Jeremy

[kdh128]

I gotta say that this truck is awesome. great work. I'm attempting my first shot at a model thats not box stock. You've given me so many ideas. I see that these arent built over night. it takes time for that level of artwork... Keep em coming

[hotrod59f100]

I love the doors

[gautreau]

Thanx fellas I appreciate it.

[gautreau]

Small update.Vent windows are now gone.

Hope to get the cab,hood and passenger door primed soon.Does anyone have a link to a reversed hood hinge tutorial?

Thanx for lookin'

Jeremy

[Assa9]

Very cool

[gautreau]

Thanx I appreciate that.Got the cab,hood and passenger door primes today.

Started building a new firewall tonight.Once thats done I'll be moving on to the core support and reversed hood hinges.

Thanx for lookin'

Jeremy

[Helix]

Nice work mate !

[gautreau]

Thanx I appreciate that.