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Old 05-20-2022, 10:17 AM   #251
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your truck is sure looking good, keep those pics coming. you are gonna be scared to drive it. you're gonna drive it, right?
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Old 05-20-2022, 11:14 AM   #252
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your truck is sure looking good, keep those pics coming. you are gonna be scared to drive it. you're gonna drive it, right?
Absolutely going to drive it. I am trying to figure out painting it a lighter shade of blue or steel wool it and flat clear.
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Old 05-20-2022, 11:18 AM   #253
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I have done a complete teardown on a few task force trucks, like drill out spot welds and take apart to individual panels, and have found that the dash mount tabs on each side at the A pillar were brazed, the A pillar window doglegs were brazed, some of the windshield opening parts were brazed. not sure but it sure looked factory to me. I have also seen some old bodywork on these trucks that was done in brazing. I remember back in the 70's when I was learning to gas weld with the torch on body steel I would braze sometimes because it warped less and was easier to grind, it does plug up a grinding disc easily though, no flap discs available back then.
I think brazing replaced lead in some areas. Not sure one or the other in the 1950's, but I don't think body filler existed back then. I think body filler gets abused today. LOL
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Old 05-23-2022, 01:57 PM   #254
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With the slimmer door handles, I wanted knuckle clearance.
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Old 05-24-2022, 07:36 AM   #255
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details like that, are awesome. you'll appreciate it every time you drive it, the detail will not go un-noticed by anyone, but no one will know why it caught their eye. .05% of ppl will get it and enjoy it.
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Old 06-03-2022, 01:44 PM   #256
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When the bed floor is up, the rear section looked very unfinished and ugly. This panel looks right. #HammerFab
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Old 07-17-2022, 10:41 AM   #257
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It's been a minute since this build had an update, just saying.
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Old 07-17-2022, 11:08 AM   #258
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What’s your plan for the master cylinder now you’ve redone the firewall? Under dash? I’m facing a similar dilemma.
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Old 07-17-2022, 02:47 PM   #259
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Update. Hammerfab has been moving to their new shop. Column and exhaust parts ordered. Waiting for the move to be complete and progress in August.
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Old 07-17-2022, 02:49 PM   #260
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Wow, that truck looks fantastic. You must be pumped!!
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Old 07-17-2022, 02:53 PM   #261
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What’s your plan for the master cylinder now you’ve redone the firewall? Under dash? I’m facing a similar dilemma.
I was doing an under the cab, but decided to do an engine bay firewall mount for ease of everything involved and space. They have a billet master with ports in the lower rear for a cleaner look.
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Old 07-17-2022, 02:57 PM   #262
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Wow, that truck looks fantastic. You must be pumped!!
Yes, every month a little closer. LOL. Looking forward to the engine bay and Impala taillights next.
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Old 07-17-2022, 09:14 PM   #263
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I was doing an under the cab, but decided to do an engine bay firewall mount for ease of everything involved and space. They have a billet master with ports in the lower rear for a cleaner look.
What frame mount master cylinder and what Billet master? I have a blackout setup with a Wilwood master I’m debating on using, but after having redone the firewall I’m hesitant to cover it up.
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Old 07-17-2022, 10:44 PM   #264
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What frame mount master cylinder and what Billet master? I have a blackout setup with a Wilwood master I’m debating on using, but after having redone the firewall I’m hesitant to cover it up.
The firewall has a design recess that incorporates the booster and master so it looks like it is supposed to be there. The brand of the master and carbon booster is https://www.mpbrakes.com/

I was doing a hydro boost on the frame, but after two other projects with hydroboost. I have decided it's just not for me.
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Old 08-31-2022, 06:19 PM   #265
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When your truck is done I'd love to see it in person, please give me a holler if that's cool.
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Old 08-31-2022, 07:55 PM   #266
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When your truck is done I'd love to see it in person, please give me a holler if that's cool.
Absolutely!
Working on exhaust now.
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Old 08-31-2022, 08:00 PM   #267
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Working on exhaust now.
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Old 09-08-2022, 10:36 AM   #268
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Hey, check out this latest youtube video from HammerFab, I see your truck. Pretty cool!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzAfbrrjC6Y
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Old 09-08-2022, 01:00 PM   #269
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Hey, check out this latest youtube video from HammerFab, I see your truck. Pretty cool!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzAfbrrjC6Y
I just watched it. Very cool. Looking forward to seeing the other builds out there.
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Old 09-20-2022, 05:23 PM   #270
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I love everything about this build. Can't wait to see it finished!
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Old 09-21-2022, 01:05 PM   #271
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I spent the day at HammerFab. Took some video and pics. We also discussed everything going on. Looking forward to the next step of new firewall and inner fender refinement. Got the column in the right spot and ordering the steering wheel. Exhaust is looking good/ Mufflers and resonators are from Stainless Brothers. Rear bumper is so clean, but making room for the license plate and still figuring out exhaust exit through the bumper.
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Old 09-21-2022, 01:08 PM   #272
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You spent the day there and all we get is 2 pics? It sure is beautiful!
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Old 09-21-2022, 01:14 PM   #273
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You spent the day there and all we get is 2 pics? It sure is beautiful!
I'm trying to upload the video. It's a large file. I'm trying to figure it out. LOL.
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Old 09-21-2022, 01:28 PM   #274
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No success on my video. The file is too big. Here is a video Levi Green did and my truck is in it.
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Old 09-21-2022, 01:51 PM   #275
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Ok, I uploaded to YouTube. This link should work.
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