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Re: 1948 Chev extended cab with attitude
Loving it.....you prep all your sheet metal with tiger paws? You ever use ospho? I was gonna send my cab to be blasted but I'm thinking I'll clean it up by hand and use some ospho. I believe that will do the trick while saving me a lot of headache. Then I'll be able to do it in sections as you are. And I'm thinking primer then filler. I know that's a topic to be debated, but I like the filler over epoxy idea. Scuff it with some 60-80 grit without going through it.
Really like the contoured front bed apron. That's the kinda touches that make the difference. Chance |
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I am a ways out before I get to that point, so wanted to tag in so I could follow and see where yours ends up! |
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I'm not a rancher, but I brought a whole bunch of horses home yesterday.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psh0vhmp08.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...pstvbktcby.jpg This is exactly what I saw in my head when I opened the hood and saw this. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...p/DSC02969.jpg I just wish the truck was ready to drop it in. |
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Beautiful engine!
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Love it!
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Nice engine Eugene...Looks very nice.
Marc |
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That has got to be the best looking motor GM ever put out. Somebody was really thinking of 'style' back in those days. The finned covers really are perfect on it!
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It's been a busy weekend.
I finished boxing the back of the frame. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...pszytcomcf.jpg I got the new rear sill and installed it. I raised the floor 2 inches http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps713vqvym.jpg I made my own mounts for the rear sill, so the factory ones were removed and used as front bed mounts. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps9putr7io.jpg Behind the right rear tire I cut an access hole to reach the fuel connections. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psxpv8cgok.jpg I got the upper rolls welded on the bed. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psacemm0ss.jpg There is a factory gap at the top of the stake pocket. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...pslfoqev48.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psmei06qwm.jpg It had to go away. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psjunbrqco.jpg And then I added a teardrop end cap http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5q71penz.jpg The front stake pockets are just squared off from the factory, so that had to be remedied also. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psojkquahd.jpg The curve at the front of the bed continued into the rolls at the edges. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psvgef2sua.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psck2c9cdo.jpg Back to the shop and continue weldin and grindin. |
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Awesome work!
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Coming along real nice!
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Looking good!!
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Looking good Eugene
Marc |
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The attention to detail continues to impress and is a great motivator. thx dug
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I really like the modifications.Reminds me of the vehicles that were in rodders journal magazine.
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It has been a productive couple weeks.
To make the tailgate 2 inches taller, I found a tube the same diameter as the old bottom round and added a 1/4 inch rod in between. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psdyr8rzzc.jpg I then added sheet metal to both sides to box it in. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...pse7isnwwc.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psbmgha5wr.jpg I added hidden latches. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psakdmraiw.jpg Created the top of the Drivers window / door. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1nqttgan.jpg Cut off the end of the drivers side dash and welded it to the door. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psy4gyaqt1.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psibidmcvb.jpg Got it molded in and finished up. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psyqrrh4ww.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps75nricrt.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psofxcuqkp.jpg Got the drivers inner window frame made. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psrnardjqs.jpg Now I'm in the process of finishing the bodywork and primer on the tailgate and both inner door window frames. This was the last major fabrication left on the project. Now it's time to start finishing......oh everything. |
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The first thing that comes to mind is "ambitious SOB"! Great job on that thing, doing everything your way. I'm normally not a fan of stretching, chopping, etc. on the early trucks but for some reason your proportions seem to suit me. I love that W-series engine and what you've done with it, and it's certainly period correct. And I really like how you brought the dash and doors together, and reworked the steps and gaps on the cab to bed. Sort of inspirational to see what can be done with metal once you commit to doing it. Just get it really close in metal, dress it up with a little filler. Keep it up!
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Looks good Eugene.
Keep at it. Marc |
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Love the tailgate solution..
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I've been busy cleaning up a lot of loose ends. Also, the metal work and body work on both doors is done and they are ready for primer. I pushed the truck outside in preparation for the final sandblasting of the door jambs, back of the cab and the bed sides as they are 16 gauge.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...pslo0e8oce.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0wrgs3bu.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psxm23s2ak.jpg Let the blasting begin. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1o2evzy4.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps808x7vdy.jpg The race is on as I want to take it to a large show on August 7th and we hope to leave state the end of September. |
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Sure is looking awesome!
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The cab, front fenders and hood are blasted and bodywork continues.
Meanwhile I finished the bodywork on the doors and got them in primer. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psaxabcp5o.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psruak5jh7.jpg Once in primer I wanted to see how different they are from a stock one now. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psl4sjrcfq.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psqkb3mpb9.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2jlpkbcn.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psynewdyjn.jpg Best guess, I have around 165 hours in each door at this point. I'm a little concerned that if someone runs into me, the insurance company will hand me a stock door and figure they are done. |
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Yes, that is a lot of time investment the insurance company likely won't consider....
A very cool truck being created! |
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I am doubting being able to make the Aug. 7th together date due to the amount of bodywork still to go and drying times between all the primer / paint coats. Even so, when I dug out my front pan, I remembered Chevy screwed up on the design and I can't stand it. I was going to leave it for now , but just couldn't do it.
http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...pshjbbi8q5.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psptch6edx.jpg http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psqaeu2guc.jpg No clue why they left the big flat spot on the end of the passenger side. Made a quick pattern of the driver's side, found some metal the right thickness, welded it on and voila. Honest, it was welded all the way around after the photo. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psbfrri5gd.jpg Lookin like it should have from the factory. http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/...psoaftdh2u.jpg |
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