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hemifalcon 02-28-2013 12:41 PM

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Just interjecting here... But, I'm pretty certain the urethan blobs are meant for cushioning between the inner and outer roof skins--It'll keep them from "oil canning" and will also provide a very light bit of support for both panels from the top and bottom. I assume it would provide some silencing quality from rain if the truck were ever in a downpour??? (kinda stretching here..)

Alan's Classic 02-28-2013 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pdxhall (Post 5918174)
Great body work pics as usual Alan. I followed your build and I'm happy that Gregg picked you to do his truck so I can learn more. I've referenced these builds often as I've been doing my own body work. Thanks.

Thanks man, glad I could be of some assistance. ;)

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Roof looks great. Nice picture of cab and roof panel assembled. Not to mention Duck Dynasty playing in the back ground.:metal:

:thumbs: I don't watch much TV,..............but when I do I watch duck Dynasty!! HAHA

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Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 5918524)
Looks great. I also reference your builds from time to time too.
x2 on Duck Dynasty:metal:

:thumbs:

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Originally Posted by aggie91 (Post 5918544)
Love to watch the Quack Pack! Missed it last night though, had to go to a Visitation for my wife Uncle that passed away on Tuesday.

One question for you Alan, What are the dabs of urethane for between the skins? Could you use Panel Adhesive to bond the roof skin on instead of welding it?

Sorry to hear about your wifes uncle.

I thought about using panel bond around the perimeter of the roof. The reason that I didn't is because of some unevenness that I will have to take care of when welding the skin on. I use urethane like hemifalcon mentioned below as sound control. The factory seems to have attempted that, I just wanted to improve on it. Panel bond probably could be used, but it gets rock hard and I feel it might cause problems. I could be completely wrong, but don't want to risk it.


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Originally Posted by hemifalcon (Post 5918638)
Just interjecting here... But, I'm pretty certain the urethan blobs are meant for cushioning between the inner and outer roof skins--It'll keep them from "oil canning" and will also provide a very light bit of support for both panels from the top and bottom. I assume it would provide some silencing quality from rain if the truck were ever in a downpour??? (kinda stretching here..)

:agree:

greg65 03-01-2013 11:46 AM

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Last Saturday while up at Alan's I picked up my cluster bezel that I got from Billy. I have been trying to decide which looks better with my cluster. The wife and kids like the powder coated one but I make up my mind between the two.

flips72 03-01-2013 08:50 PM

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the powder coated one is my favorite also, but i'm kinda like a old crow... just love shiney things:lol:

Alan's Classic 03-01-2013 11:34 PM

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In person I chose the black one. In pics I choose the powder coated one. ;)

likaroc13 03-01-2013 11:55 PM

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Tough call. I kinda like the contrast of the black one. Seems like the other combo has almost too much shine. Wonder what it would look like with those milled lines painted black on the cluster, if using the powdercoated bezel?

Alan's Classic 03-08-2013 12:47 AM

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Roof is welded and ground. Need to grind the underside of the channel where I have some burn thru nuggets.

Bomp 03-08-2013 12:53 AM

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Roof looks nice.
I'm dreading when I stick mine back on.
Seeing how you did yours gives me peace of mind.
Thanks.

Dinos63 03-08-2013 12:57 AM

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whoa!! nice work

flips72 03-08-2013 10:39 AM

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very nice.

Ta2Don 03-08-2013 10:50 AM

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Very nice work Alan! Diggin the black bezel, but the black accents on the powder coated one has me intrigued...
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Alan's Classic 03-10-2013 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 5934055)
Roof looks nice.
I'm dreading when I stick mine back on.
Seeing how you did yours gives me peace of mind.
Thanks.

Yours will be a lot more work than this one since you are stretching it. Your doing a fantastic job!!

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Originally Posted by Dinos63 (Post 5934066)
whoa!! nice work

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Originally Posted by flips72 (Post 5934419)
very nice.

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Very nice work Alan! Diggin the black bezel, but the black accents on the powder coated one has me intrigued...
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Thanks guys!! Still plugging away at it.

Roof welded and ground and smooth on both sides. Started wiping the roof today.

65Custom 03-15-2013 02:14 PM

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Nice work Alan! Greg's baby is in good hands.

I liked the idea of the silicone blobs under the roof to support the panel.

flips72 03-18-2013 05:31 PM

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looks good alan, any updates?

greg65 03-20-2013 09:12 PM

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A little progress for the week. I bead blasted the floor vents and removed the old seals tonight. They are ready to be dropped off at the powder coaters hopefully next week along with a few more parts. Then I can install the new gaskets and reassemble the vent assemblies. Next in line is the vent windows.

greg65 03-24-2013 06:29 PM

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Today with the help of my beautiful wife, we took the bed apart. The worst part was getting to two factory welds. It is amazing how the correct tools make the job easier. I may have found a swb parts truck with a good fleetside bed. I will know for sure tomorrow.

flips72 03-25-2013 06:53 PM

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heck, whats wrong with the bed you have, i would love to have it.. hint hint if you start t get rid of it keep me in mind.

greg65 03-25-2013 07:08 PM

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The driver's side is pretty decend but the passenger's side has more bumps and dents than one of those MMA fighters. But when I will keep you in mind when that time comes.
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likaroc13 03-25-2013 07:34 PM

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sorry we couldn't help with the bedside! if you haven't found anything beforehand, I'll let you know if I see or hear of something

greg65 03-25-2013 08:33 PM

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No problem Phillip. I found a complete truck back home in Alabama just waiting for the owner to call me back. My fingers are crossed.
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likaroc13 03-25-2013 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65 (Post 5970816)
No problem Phillip. I found a complete truck back home in Alabama just waiting for the owner to call me back. My fingers are crossed.
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Cool! hope it works out :chevy:

Red65C10 04-03-2013 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65 (Post 5920492)
Last Saturday while up at Alan's I picked up my cluster bezel that I got from Billy. I have been trying to decide which looks better with my cluster. The wife and kids like the powder coated one but I make up my mind between the two.

Silver all the way ! What color will the dash be ?
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72freak 04-03-2013 08:34 PM

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Glad to see things are moving along! Hope too see you at an event soon. We are going to try to crash the Dallas thisg this season.

greg65 04-03-2013 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Red65C10 (Post 5989787)
Silver all the way ! What color will the dash be ?
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Thanks Red. The interior will be fawn and as close to original. If I can ever get back to Dallas I need to come check out all your rides.
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greg65 04-03-2013 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 72freak (Post 5989794)
Glad to see things are moving along! Hope too see you at an event soon. We are going to try to crash the Dallas thisg this season.

Give a heads up and I will try to meet up with you. The Dallas shows start this month.
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Red65C10 04-07-2013 12:52 PM

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Greg, Saw this 60 Vette at Caffeine and Octane this morning with your fawn beige on it, seat color choice really made it come together . It was the prettiest 60's car and color there. Gonna look very nice on your truck.
There's 3 pics here but they don't really do the color justice.

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Red65C10 04-07-2013 12:53 PM

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greg65 04-07-2013 01:11 PM

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WOW. My color and my wife's favorite year Vette. Hard to go wrong with that combination. That is a beautiful car. Thanks for the pictures.
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Alan's Classic 04-10-2013 09:14 PM

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Just some boring filler work going on. ;)

Bomp 04-10-2013 10:25 PM

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Boring or not I dig it.

Ta2Don 04-10-2013 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bomp (Post 6004150)
Boring or not I dig it.

Me too!!!
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greg65 04-11-2013 08:57 AM

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Thanks for the updates Alan.
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Jmorales3181 04-11-2013 12:14 PM

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Yeah nothing boring about that...can't wait to see it in primer!
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Jeff La 04-11-2013 10:52 PM

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As long as we get pics, it's not boring

greg65 04-13-2013 06:27 PM

Re: Greg65 build thread
 
Finally dropped off the floor vents and a few more pieces off at the powder coaters today. Sould have everything back next Friday. I will post pictures of the finished product.
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Snowbound 04-18-2013 09:07 PM

Re: Greg65 build thread
 
Greg, without going through your whole thread, what hoses did you use with the serpentine set up? I'm thinking the stock lower will still work, but the upper might be an issue.

Thanks,
Brian
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greg65 04-18-2013 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Snowbound (Post 6020679)
Greg, without going through your whole thread, what hoses did you use with the serpentine set up? I'm thinking the stock lower will still work, but the upper might be an issue.

Thanks,
Brian
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I have not got to that point yet. Still undecided on which radiator to go with. I wish I could be more help. I'm sure if you start a new thred about this someone can steer you in the right direction.
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greg65 04-20-2013 09:47 PM

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I dropped these parts off at a local powder coater last and they delivered them back to me today. The parts turned out real good. This afternoon I installed new vent gaskets and then reassembles them. One of them needs a tweeking but still turned out pretty good.

sdailey 04-20-2013 09:52 PM

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Nice!!


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