51 Chevy 1/2 ton, My S10 swap

[focusedontheprize]

Interesting idea I have to admit. Did you go with aluminum foil because of the sticking? The reason I ask is if you wanted to get it completely flat with no wrinkles you might be able to use that clear plastic sheeting. If you can find a way for it not to stick, you could stretch it on the top of the roof as one piece.

Cool idea though. Nice look riding also.

[Atommik]

Yeah, I used the foil so the fiberglass would "release" easier. I think the plastic sheeting may not hold up to the heat and chemical reaction of the curing resin...

[Atommik]

Just got back from a work trip to Houston (Mercedes Benz collision repair training) so no work on the 51 this week.

I did however have a little time this weekend, so I installed the glove box door and fit up the speaker grill. I will soon be putting a hinge on the speaker grill to hide a radio. Thanks to Kustom Brad (I think) for the idea...or it may ahve been 992LIFE...anyways, it's always nice to get great ideas from others!!

[Atommik]

Starting to get serious about finding a frame. I talked to a friend of my boss who works at/ runs a huge salvage yard about an hour from my house. He said last month he cut up and scrapped 2 s10's that were what I was looking for. He said don't worry, he gets them in quite often. He'll call me when he gets one in. Quoted me $200 for a rolling frame with steering box, gas tank, master cylinder, brake booster and drive shaft. Sounds like a good deal...can't wait to get it and move on to the next step of my build!!

[99 to Life]

I put my radio behind the dash but not in the speaker area. that was brad. But I think I might make something for my next truck to keep the stereo hidden in there and put speakers on the kickpanels. I don't even like jamming out too much, I like just hearing the engine most the time.

sucks to hear about them frames getting scrapped, I seriously can't stand scrappers. But yeah 200 for a rolling chassis is good. I've paid less for a few of mine, but I'd do 200.

[Atommik]

I'm planning on speakers in the kick panels and behind the seat, but nothing too crazy!!