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GMracer
09-14-2009, 10:26 AM
Name is Nick, I'm 21 and started welding a few years back just taught my self. Built a full chassis for my 01 silverado project, and did all the work with a Lincoln 235.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/HPIM1837.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/HPIM1856.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/HPIM1892.jpg
sidthss
09-14-2009, 10:38 AM
Ya gonna show us the rest of the truck?
Welcome btw.
GMracer
09-14-2009, 10:51 AM
Sure if you want to see it
Chassis
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Jan718.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Jan724.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Jan731.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/030109015.jpg
Sheetmetal and Wheels, 20x15s in the rear
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/DSC04179.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/DSC04178.jpg
Extending factory tubs to fit, bed floor as been raised 5.5" also to accomodate low ride height
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/053009018.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/061609003.jpg
Rollpan with two tips to match front SS bumper
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/rollpan_mockup2007.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Firewall_081309010.jpg
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GMracer
09-14-2009, 10:51 AM
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Tips_082709017.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Tips_082809014.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Tips_082809010.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Tips_082709012.jpg
Firewall tub raised to allow tire to clear when layed out
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/080209_firewall001.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/Firewall_081309001.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/FirewallGasDoor_082509004.jpg
Gas door relocated to bed for fuel cell where spare WAS
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/FirewallGasDoor_082509020.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/FirewallGasDoor_082509019.jpg
RideTech Titanium Shockwaves and matching rear shocks. 24 adjustments in compression and rebound each, laser control ride height sensors
GMracer
09-14-2009, 10:53 AM
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/080309_ridetechparts002.jpg
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j312/GMracer313/Silverado/Complete%20Resto/080309_ridetechparts003.jpg
Welcome to the forum!!! Thanks for sharing. Nice Job!!!!!!
gordfraser
09-14-2009, 12:59 PM
nice work.
cant wait to see it all painted up!
did you make the chassis, or do you buy the members already bent?
either way great work
GMracer
09-14-2009, 01:32 PM
I order just the rails and built the rest, here is the whole build if you're interested
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=16721
specter
09-14-2009, 06:48 PM
Hi Ya GMracer and Welcome to the Welding Web Family. Not bad for somebody who is 21 years old and self taught.:waving::waving:
GMracer
09-14-2009, 07:22 PM
thanks!
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