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50adrod · 05-16-2009, 07:10 AM

very nice glass work. what is the material you used to form the contour? I have never seen that done before. keep up the good work.

GRIMSS · 05-16-2009, 07:16 AM

Man that truck is dusty, but the fiberglass work is looking great. I really like the way the shape turned out.

cajundragger · 05-16-2009, 10:37 AM

the base is just matt and resin over green paint tape. Then I use old gas welding rods, basically coat hangers,and mdf to make my shapes then I stretch a thick t-shirt over it. Then I glass that with matt.

I use a tshirt because it is thin enough to not need alot of resin so it wont warp, yet it gets hard enough to hold its shape really well when using the chop mat.

Its like tac'ing all your metal before you weld so nothing pulls and moves.

and yeah lol, the truck is a mess but should clean up quickly. Just need to blow it all off.

solidaxel · 05-16-2009, 12:39 PM

VERY NICE work,
I see a market for those kick panels, speaker pods!!!!

cajundragger · 05-16-2009, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

VERY NICE work,
I see a market for those kick panels, speaker pods!!!!

well I showed how to make them, so go make some.

there are molded to fit my truck exactly, so they wont fit yours or anyone elses. but the process is the same truck to truck. The kicks are SUPER simple to do, its the console that is a little more difficult.

cajundragger · 05-25-2009, 12:04 AM

busted tail to get more done...

got everything painted

worked on finishing the seat. had to notch it for the console and make a pan for the bottom and remove the springs

custom upholstery

last look at springs

gone

twas alot of springs

cajundragger · 05-25-2009, 12:05 AM

paned the bottom

notched for the console

painted

one last interior shot so far

50adrod · 05-25-2009, 12:09 AM

looking good, I really like how the console came out.

cajundragger · 05-25-2009, 12:13 AM

thanks man. I sat and worked with the headliner a bit and decided to just cover it. Im bringing it to the upholstery guy tomorrow to see if he can work with it.

I really appreciate you hooking me up and everything. Thanks again

GRIMSS · 05-25-2009, 12:36 AM

Looks great. Is there some site that shows a little how to on that type of glass work?

cajundragger · 05-25-2009, 07:19 AM

fiberglassforums.com

GRIMSS · 05-25-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger

fiberglassforums.com

Thanks

cajundragger · 05-31-2009, 11:44 PM

been in new york for the past week, but went to work today for a few hours and got some stuff done.

put a filter on my tank vent

started making the cover, holes are for filter and the plug on the tank

cap for the plug hole will be off center of the hole to match up correctly with the filter hole. had to do this since summit cant build a square tank.

drilled holes so resin will have lots to grab to.

cover for emergency brake

glued with resin

using tape i made a pocket to pour resin into to make a cone shape

e brake cover in truck

cajundragger · 05-31-2009, 11:44 PM

seam sealed

tank cover

primed everything to let the wood soak it up.

hopefully get everything painted next weekend.

show time is getting close.

cajundragger · 06-01-2009, 11:06 PM

I dropped my headliner and seat off at the upholsters today. and I got the materials to make my door panels. Im super stoked. He said he should have everything back and done for scrapin at the end of this month.

50adrod · 06-01-2009, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cajundragger

I dropped my headliner and seat off at the upholsters today. and I got the materials to make my door panels. Im super stoked. He said he should have everything back and done for scrapin at the end of this month.

sounds good, glad it will be done for scrapin. we may be headed there also. post pics when its done

cajundragger · 06-02-2009, 12:27 AM

awesome

my interior guy is awesome. I couldnt get that headliner very close at all so he said no problem he's going to glue closed cell foam to it and sand it all smooth enough. so should work out nicely. I really appreciate it man. thanks again.

my67chevytruck · 06-02-2009, 08:04 AM

nice build!!!!

Bigblue29 · 06-02-2009, 08:50 AM

Very cool ride! That looks great!

my67chevytruck · 06-02-2009, 09:02 AM

Cajun, Curious if the 67-72 pictured next to your '52 is your project too?

bensimmons_05 · 06-02-2009, 09:08 AM

I don't know how to say this, but....... I think I may have feelings for your truck.

Kabwe · 06-02-2009, 03:09 PM

Its looks great, a lot of nice work on going on.

cajundragger · 06-02-2009, 05:13 PM

thanks guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Cajun, Curious if the 67-72 pictured next to your '52 is your project too?

thats my brothers truck. should be finished sooon.

cajundragger · 06-02-2009, 06:06 PM

no more springs. all foam like a new car.

Kid · 06-02-2009, 08:36 PM

lookin really good cajun, I like your idea of reworking the stock seat frame. It looks like the bottom will have a curve similar to some of the after market seats. thanks for the updates

05-16-2009, 07:10 AM	#176
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy very nice glass work. what is the material you used to form the contour? I have never seen that done before. keep up the good work. __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

05-16-2009, 07:16 AM	#177
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy Man that truck is dusty, but the fiberglass work is looking great. I really like the way the shape turned out. __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#178
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy the base is just matt and resin over green paint tape. Then I use old gas welding rods, basically coat hangers,and mdf to make my shapes then I stretch a thick t-shirt over it. Then I glass that with matt. I use a tshirt because it is thin enough to not need alot of resin so it wont warp, yet it gets hard enough to hold its shape really well when using the chop mat. Its like tac'ing all your metal before you weld so nothing pulls and moves. and yeah lol, the truck is a mess but should clean up quickly. Just need to blow it all off.

05-16-2009, 12:39 PM	#179
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy VERY NICE work, I see a market for those kick panels, speaker pods!!!! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

05-25-2009, 12:04 AM	#181
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy busted tail to get more done... got everything painted worked on finishing the seat. had to notch it for the console and make a pan for the bottom and remove the springs custom upholstery last look at springs gone twas alot of springs

05-25-2009, 12:05 AM	#182
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy paned the bottom notched for the console painted one last interior shot so far

05-25-2009, 12:09 AM	#183
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy looking good, I really like how the console came out. __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

05-25-2009, 12:13 AM	#184
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy thanks man. I sat and worked with the headliner a bit and decided to just cover it. Im bringing it to the upholstery guy tomorrow to see if he can work with it. I really appreciate you hooking me up and everything. Thanks again

05-25-2009, 12:36 AM	#185
GRIMSS --------------- Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 1,791	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy Looks great. Is there some site that shows a little how to on that type of glass work? __________________ 2001 GMC SIERRA 1956 Chevy Panel *Build Page* with a Scott's Hotrods IFS 1953 Chevy trucks *Project Dime Time* 1968 Camaro 1968 Volksrod "NOBACK" 55-59 one piece window *Video* 55-59 one piece window *template files* Jared

05-25-2009, 07:19 AM	#186
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy fiberglassforums.com

05-31-2009, 11:44 PM	#188
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy been in new york for the past week, but went to work today for a few hours and got some stuff done. put a filter on my tank vent started making the cover, holes are for filter and the plug on the tank cap for the plug hole will be off center of the hole to match up correctly with the filter hole. had to do this since summit cant build a square tank. drilled holes so resin will have lots to grab to. cover for emergency brake glued with resin using tape i made a pocket to pour resin into to make a cone shape e brake cover in truck

05-31-2009, 11:44 PM	#189
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy seam sealed tank cover primed everything to let the wood soak it up. hopefully get everything painted next weekend. show time is getting close.

06-01-2009, 11:06 PM	#190
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy I dropped my headliner and seat off at the upholsters today. and I got the materials to make my door panels. Im super stoked. He said he should have everything back and done for scrapin at the end of this month.

06-02-2009, 12:27 AM	#192
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy awesome my interior guy is awesome. I couldnt get that headliner very close at all so he said no problem he's going to glue closed cell foam to it and sand it all smooth enough. so should work out nicely. I really appreciate it man. thanks again.

06-02-2009, 08:04 AM	#193
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy nice build!!!! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470



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06-02-2009, 08:50 AM	#194
Bigblue29 Thanks 'til you're better paid Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 257	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy Very cool ride! That looks great! __________________ -Luke 1950 Chevy AD 3100 pickup 2000 GMC Sierra 1970 Jeepster Commando

06-02-2009, 09:02 AM	#195
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: so lets build a truck/my '52 chevy Cajun, Curious if the 67-72 pictured next to your '52 is your project too? Attached Images __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

06-02-2009, 09:08 AM	#196
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06-02-2009, 03:09 PM	#197
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06-02-2009, 06:06 PM	#199
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06-02-2009, 08:36 PM	#200
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