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**rob32472** · 01-14-2009, 09:26 PM

southern kentucky classis has them they are new

VA72C10 · 01-14-2009, 09:54 PM

Looks like that's gonna be an awesome cab when done!!!

LuckyHenriksen · 01-14-2009, 10:59 PM

Lookin great! I like how your sons are involved. I wish my dad was into my truck. He just frowns at all the money I spend.

kyull67 · 01-14-2009, 11:46 PM

Looks good. I've never seen a cab all torn down like that.

**rob32472** · 01-15-2009, 08:41 AM

My goal is to have a totally rust free cab. This is what EB is best at so I told him what I wanted and he is doing a great job

OLDIRON69 · 01-15-2009, 09:36 AM

Damn, never seen one tore down that far either.. I guess getting it all back square is the trick of all tricks..

jaros44sr · 01-15-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

wow, that is some extreme work there...

very interesting pics...thanks...

Gotta agree, never seen one with the roof off, nice work looks ya went to the rite shop....More pics.

Makes me think that a metal 1/2 top is possible for the blazer/jimmy crowd

EFabman, glad to see your able to get out into the shop, I'm subscribed, maybe I can learn a trick or two by watching

**rob32472** · 01-16-2009, 06:27 PM

More updates from EB he got the firewall in and the cab bolted to the floor looks like it was a good fit maybe he will chime in.

**rob32472** · 01-16-2009, 06:29 PM

more

ebfabman · 01-16-2009, 06:43 PM

Hey Rob, drilled a lot of spot welds

looks like it's going to fit good with some tweaking, I'm going to do the kick panels next. Going to do the cowl detail we talked about b4 welding the firewall on. Don't know how much I'll get to do this weekend, I have domestic responsibilities

**rob32472** · 01-16-2009, 06:52 PM

Hey no problemo work on it at your pace it is looking great. You may want to chime in on any problem areas you had with the fitment so others will know what to look for. Thanks again for the great work!

ebfabman · 01-16-2009, 07:05 PM

This is the area that will need work to fit good. I will detail the work when at final fit.

jaros44sr · 01-16-2009, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebfabman

This is the area that will need work to fit good. I will detail the work when at final fit.

Yep, gotta agree, that did need some attention, so it must be in the stamping if everyone has the same problem

BlueJeep · 01-16-2009, 08:28 PM

What do you use for a spot weld cutter? I'm using the cheap hole saw kind, but there has to be a better way.

ebfabman · 01-16-2009, 10:06 PM

These here. I get them from a company called wurth. They work real good and you can sharpen them.

**rob32472** · 01-19-2009, 07:07 PM

Small update: Eb got the kickpanel patches in. If this weather breaks then i can finish the chasis for the cab. Hope you enjoy watching eb work as much as i do

Kayotic · 01-19-2009, 07:50 PM

Im in. Looks incredible. I would just like a profesional opinion on weather I should repair my cab or not. Everybody has an opinion. Great work Eb.

I have family that live in Dallas.

**rob32472** · 01-19-2009, 08:25 PM

kayotic it is ur call remember it your project. I dont care which cab u switch to there is no such thing as a rust free 35 yr old cab. That is y i decided to go this route with EB. It just depends on funds and skill level post some pics and get some opinions. I look at some so called rust free cabs that were 2000.00 with doors then have the work done on them and ur up there for a truely rust free cab. My goal is to build a really solid truck that i can pass on to my sons so i wanted it to be here. With todays primer and such it will be so i guess make ur own mind up for what suits your needs best

Jtrux · 01-19-2009, 08:33 PM

That's badass, I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I am with your work.

**rob32472** · 01-19-2009, 08:38 PM

Eb is the man!!!! I wish i knew half the stuff he forgot

Kayotic · 01-19-2009, 10:36 PM

I know rob32472, I will post pics when I get my camara back. My '70 cab is not bad rust wise. As a matter of fact from underneith it is still shiny. Don't get me wrong there is rust just not rust through. It was hit with something on the front corners of the roof. Glass is good but dented the outer and inner skins and part of the top windsheild frame was pushed in. It's like something fell on it along the front 5" on each corner of the roof. I'll get pics up here soon and i'll stop rambeling.

This is your thread - I don't mean to mud duck it.

Deffinetly fantastic work. She'll be good and solid that's for sure. I along with most of us here really appreciate the work going into peoples projects.(well most any way) I like where you are headed - I am keeping an eye on this for sure.

**rob32472** · 01-23-2009, 11:38 PM

Small update Eb sent me this pic of more of his great work. As u can tell he welded the vent hole up on the cowl box he will box it at the top and it will stay smooth on the sides so no moisture or trash will collect there ever again it is going to be sweet when done.

msgross · 01-24-2009, 02:11 PM

faaaaancy....

what does he use to dress his welds?

**rob32472** · 01-24-2009, 04:25 PM

i do not know maybe Eb will answer or maybe pm him

ebfabman · 01-24-2009, 06:47 PM

Yes, I'm here....I use a variety of grinding tools. The trick, if there is one, is to go slow but not so slow you heat the metal by grinding. I have found by trying to instruct guys on this that this part takes a little of a disciplined touch to get right, Practice on it and you'll get, I'm sure.

01-14-2009, 09:26 PM	#26
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish southern kentucky classis has them they are new

01-14-2009, 09:54 PM	#27
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project Cod Fish Looks like that's gonna be an awesome cab when done!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-14-2009, 10:59 PM	#28
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: Project Cod Fish Lookin great! I like how your sons are involved. I wish my dad was into my truck. He just frowns at all the money I spend. __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

01-14-2009, 11:46 PM	#29
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: Project Cod Fish Looks good. I've never seen a cab all torn down like that. __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

01-15-2009, 08:41 AM	#30
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish My goal is to have a totally rust free cab. This is what EB is best at so I told him what I wanted and he is doing a great job

01-15-2009, 09:36 AM	#31
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	Re: Project Cod Fish Damn, never seen one tore down that far either.. I guess getting it all back square is the trick of all tricks.. __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

01-16-2009, 06:27 PM	#33
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish More updates from EB he got the firewall in and the cab bolted to the floor looks like it was a good fit maybe he will chime in. Attached Images

01-16-2009, 06:29 PM	#34
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish more Attached Images

01-16-2009, 06:43 PM	#35
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish Hey Rob, drilled a lot of spot welds looks like it's going to fit good with some tweaking, I'm going to do the kick panels next. Going to do the cowl detail we talked about b4 welding the firewall on. Don't know how much I'll get to do this weekend, I have domestic responsibilities

01-16-2009, 06:52 PM	#36
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish Hey no problemo work on it at your pace it is looking great. You may want to chime in on any problem areas you had with the fitment so others will know what to look for. Thanks again for the great work!

01-16-2009, 07:05 PM	#37
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish This is the area that will need work to fit good. I will detail the work when at final fit. Attached Images

01-16-2009, 08:28 PM	#39
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Project Cod Fish What do you use for a spot weld cutter? I'm using the cheap hole saw kind, but there has to be a better way. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

01-16-2009, 10:06 PM	#40
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish These here. I get them from a company called wurth. They work real good and you can sharpen them. Attached Images

01-19-2009, 07:07 PM	#41
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish Small update: Eb got the kickpanel patches in. If this weather breaks then i can finish the chasis for the cab. Hope you enjoy watching eb work as much as i do Attached Images

01-19-2009, 07:50 PM	#42
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Project Cod Fish Im in. Looks incredible. I would just like a profesional opinion on weather I should repair my cab or not. Everybody has an opinion. Great work Eb. I have family that live in Dallas. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016



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01-19-2009, 08:25 PM	#43
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish kayotic it is ur call remember it your project. I dont care which cab u switch to there is no such thing as a rust free 35 yr old cab. That is y i decided to go this route with EB. It just depends on funds and skill level post some pics and get some opinions. I look at some so called rust free cabs that were 2000.00 with doors then have the work done on them and ur up there for a truely rust free cab. My goal is to build a really solid truck that i can pass on to my sons so i wanted it to be here. With todays primer and such it will be so i guess make ur own mind up for what suits your needs best

01-19-2009, 08:33 PM	#44
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Project Cod Fish That's badass, I can't even begin to tell you how impressed I am with your work. __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

01-19-2009, 08:38 PM	#45
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish Eb is the man!!!! I wish i knew half the stuff he forgot

01-19-2009, 10:36 PM	#46
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Project Cod Fish I know rob32472, I will post pics when I get my camara back. My '70 cab is not bad rust wise. As a matter of fact from underneith it is still shiny. Don't get me wrong there is rust just not rust through. It was hit with something on the front corners of the roof. Glass is good but dented the outer and inner skins and part of the top windsheild frame was pushed in. It's like something fell on it along the front 5" on each corner of the roof. I'll get pics up here soon and i'll stop rambeling. This is your thread - I don't mean to mud duck it. Deffinetly fantastic work. She'll be good and solid that's for sure. I along with most of us here really appreciate the work going into peoples projects.(well most any way) I like where you are headed - I am keeping an eye on this for sure. __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016

01-23-2009, 11:38 PM	#47
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish Small update Eb sent me this pic of more of his great work. As u can tell he welded the vent hole up on the cowl box he will box it at the top and it will stay smooth on the sides so no moisture or trash will collect there ever again it is going to be sweet when done. Attached Images

01-24-2009, 02:11 PM	#48
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project Cod Fish faaaaancy.... what does he use to dress his welds? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

01-24-2009, 04:25 PM	#49
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,503	Re: Project Cod Fish i do not know maybe Eb will answer or maybe pm him

01-24-2009, 06:47 PM	#50
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish Yes, I'm here....I use a variety of grinding tools. The trick, if there is one, is to go slow but not so slow you heat the metal by grinding. I have found by trying to instruct guys on this that this part takes a little of a disciplined touch to get right, Practice on it and you'll get, I'm sure.

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