1970 Blown Big Block Plymouth Duster
Before shot. Time to get the ugly out.
Repairing previous body damage repairs. Door pillar replaced along with sail panel section.
Inner wheel house needs a section replaced along with quarter skin.
Quarter panel skin install
All body work completed and mocked up for fit
In the paint booth, masked and ready for paint
Body painted
Duster being painted
Reassembly begins after paint
Heater box assembly rebuilt
Custom dash with Auto Meter gauges
Fresh glove box liner in custom dash
Custom fuel filler door replaced the gas cap wart.
Ready for initial test drive
Rear suspension coming out for upgrades
Duster wheel wells cut out accommodate wider tires
Frame rail cut and spring relocation box positioned
Frame rails cut and both spring relocation boxes located
Austin TIG welds repair to wheel well
Wheel wells located inboard with gap to be filled
Wheel well moved over 3" to frame rail and gap filled
Wheel well moved over 3" to frame rail and gap filled
325 tire and small backspace wheels are mocked into position to measure for axle width
325 tire and small backspace wheels are mocked into wider tub to determine axle width
Austin cuts the end of the axle housing for narrowing
Austin bevels cuts in preparation for welding new ends
Axle housing narrowed with new ends held in place with alignment jig
Austin TIG welds modified rear seat back frame to provide needed room for wheel tubs
Modified rear seat back required for mini-tubs. Upholstery hog-ringed back in place
Blown Duster out for test
6-71 Blower built with DPI bearing plates, front cover. Case is powder coated in black wrinkle finish
6-71 Blower built with DPI bearing plates, front cover. Case is powder coated in black wrinkle finish
Engine bay after upgraded ignition. Radiator cover has been dimpled died.
Booty shot
Blown
1975 Big Block Dodge D100 Truck - Pro Street
Junk yard dog started life with a utility company
Tearing it down and pulling the old engine and trans
A Mustang tank is located between the frame rails at the rear
Rebuilt 440 engine with fresh coat of hemi-orange paint
440 engine during final assembly
727 automatic transmission is fully rebuilt with TF-2 shift kit
440 installed in its new home
Stripping multiple layers of paint from the hood
Stripping multiple layers of paint from the cab
Floors repaired, cab stripped, body worked, and primed
Cutting tub and floor to make room for wider tires
Cutting tub and floor to make room for wider tires
Wheel tub moved over and just a matter of filling the gap with a strip of metal
Door hinged for access to fuel filler
Door hinged for access to fuel filler
Bumper is shaved in favor of a roll pan
Lots of pieces get some color
Truck bed is finished with spray in Raptor Liner
Ford 9" differential with positraction setup
Original axle and suspension ditched for Ford 9", 4-link, and disc brakes
Ford 9", 4-link, and disc brakes and meaty tires
Custom console wrapped in faux leather
Cab reassembly started with some fresh carpet
Custom console with shifter and race style seats
Custom Speedhut gauges installed for a condensed layout of all the vitals
Original arm rests (bottom) are replaced with wood wrapped in faux leather
Restored and installed original plastic door panels
Donor grill straightended, powder coated, and painted. Original on bottom
Big Block Dodge D100 - Pro Street
Truck staged for first Classy Chassis Parade event
D100 at its first event: Classy Chassis car show
Dodge D100 - Pro Street
D100 at its first event: Classy Chassis car show
1993 Dodge W250 Diesel Cummins 4x4
Well worn 4x4 - and this is the good side
Previous crash damage. Also a bullet hole in cab floor
Failed paint and surface rust
Truck blown apart and gutted for body repairs, and paint
Truck blown apart and gutted for body repairs, and paint
Truck blown apart and gutted for body repairs, and paint
Tired old front leaf springs are replaced to restore proper ride height and performance
Turbo is removed and upgraded to larger unit. Other eninge mods and upgrades including all new and bigger exhaust
Inner fenders are painted and undercoated. Front includes fresh brakes, performance shocks
Doors and fenders rehung and fitted
Glasss in and fresh exterior accessories go back on
A new grill can make all the difference
Moving painted bed back into shop to spray liner
Austin mixes black epoxy as a base for the Raptor Liner bed liner
Bed primed prior to spraying Raptor Liner bed liner
Ausitn reinstalling the restored interior including new carpet and headliner
The finished truck gets compliments wherever it goes
Aggressive good looks
Long bed and extended cab make for a big truck. Note the custom side steps
Clean and mean from all angles
The finished truck gets compliments wherever it goes