My new Toy from Gas Monkey Garage aka Fast n Loud

[DU671]

That thing is freakin awesome

 

[broberts001]

I wanted to give everyone an update to the progress.

1. All leaks were fixed.

2. The vibration it is having has been found to be a bent rim on the rear axle. I suspected a unbalanced driveshaft, but I had it tested along with the other drivetrain - and no issues. It was as simple as this old rim that got bent at some point. Next, I need to find a dealer in Houston that sells some 15x7 smoothies to install on all four corners.

3. I finally got the suspension corrected to be a comfortable ride. Basically, they flipped the front and rear axles and installed some cheap Monroe shocks. The shocks made it drive like an old boat, providing no resistance to the up and down movement. This would lead to the rubber bumpers hitting, causing a crappy ride.

I was able to resolve this issue by installing some Doetsch Nitro Slammer shocks - made specifically for lowered sport trucks. Now, the stiffer shocks allow a smoother ride and control the amount of up and down movement.

 

[Acera]

Nice.

Do you blame Gas Monkey for your issues, or it is just one of those things you expected when you bought the truck?

 

[broberts001]

The issues, in total, I do not blame GMG for. The motor issues were the engine builder (they never adjusted the lash), the oil leaks, I expect that with an old motor, pans get bent over the years from mechanics not installing it correctly. The wheels are old , 1950's wheel - plus they are the same one that came with the truck when they purchased it from the owner. They simply cleaned them up and painted them. The shocks were the same ones that came on the truck when they purchased it from the owner. 1990's Monroe "blue" shocks.

Now, GMG they could have spent a few dollars to get new wheels and shocks, but I am happy to correct them myself.

Now, the issues that piss me off were the lack of information I got from the seller on eBay. He neglected to disclosed some of these issues, wiring issues, etc after I specially asked. However, said that, this truck is a dream to drive and is one of my all time favorite Chevy P/U years. The only difference is I would not have bid as high / paid as much if I knew of some of these issues had to be fixed.

I will say that this truck was 95% when I got it. The underside is fantastic - new wiring, new bolts, new brake lines, fuel lines, driveline, etc. The finishing touches were the only things left.

-Bryan

 

[Acera]

Ok, I understand. On their show they are all about flipping cars for fast cash and they don't seem to go into extreme detail like Chip Foose would do on one of his re-builds. It seems like you almost got what you expected and are happy with it, congratulations. So I am thinking that the issues with the ebay guy were probably not related to the work done by Gas Monkey, right? Or should have been disclosed for what they were.

Still it's a nice looking truck and you should be proud of it.

 

[franzas]

That is a nice truck. I love the color

 

[broberts001]

Update: I replaced the white 15x5 wheels that came from Gas Monkey with some chrome smoothies, 15x7's in back and some 15x6's in front.

 

[akarfal]

Sweet............

 

[Das Jared]

Update: I replaced the white 15x5 wheels that came from Gas Monkey with some chrome smoothies, 15x7's in back and some 15x6's in front.

Drooooool

sent from Jennifer Lawrence's bedroom

 

[mitchntx]

I DVRed FNL last night and saw your truck.

It was a best of kind of show and it was seen for a few seconds ... but it was this truck.

 

[broberts001]

Yes sir, she was on there on Monday's episode

 

[Eddie Dean]

So, I'm wondering.........is their work quality or sub-par? How does Gas Monkey stand up to the rest of the competition?

Nice looking pick-up, by the way!

 

[broberts001]

Mine is quality, but you have to remember, it was a rebuild - not a hot rod. It uses all original parts, just rebuilt. Their other builds - are a mystery to me.

-Bryan

 

[Wiked]

That is awesome

 

[broberts001]

Here are some more recent pics from today:

 

[broberts001]

And ...

 

[Das Jared]

Hnggggg

sent from Jennifer Lawrence's bedroom

 

[mitchntx]

And ...

Had you had Tom autograph the lid, he probably would have used a center-punch and scratched a big "T".