Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7789572)

Man, everything looks great, Kim! If you're, "not a body man" you're doing a helluva good impression of one, ha ha.

What will you use for gauges on your dash? I thought long & hard about smoothing my dash but leaving the hump instead of the '55 car dash. In fact I almost went with it when the first deal I found on a car dash fell through. Really looking forward to how you finish it.

Maybe I missed it - do you have a final color in mind? I ask because with all the nice custom work you're doing it would be nice to have your firewall and inner fenders match the outside - but that's just my opinion and you know what those are worth, ha ha!

Originally Posted by ptc (Post 7792355)

Kim the cab is looking great - glad I mosy'd on over here to take a look! - I didnt know you had started working on it yet. But thats great.

Firewall and trans tunnel look great

Originally Posted by drivea55 (Post 7809731)

awesome work man! Just getting back on here and catching up on all of the builds.

that cab is smooooth!

Brian

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 7788688)

Was also able to get the cab very close to being put on the frame.
I just need to figure what color I want the fire wall to bve.
Probably go with gloss black as I'm not ready to purchase the paint for the entire truck yet.
Still need to do a final sanding and seal on it.
Kim

Originally Posted by angelobackwards (Post 7831594)

Amazing work, have read the build numerous times. Helps to give me ideas! Before you smoothed your firewall did you happen to notice or remember if the original hood hinges were flush from the firewall to the pillars. I have one side that is set in 1/2" or so wasn't sure if it was factory or if it needs to come out flush. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 7789941)

Thanks.
I'm leaning toward old school gauges. I think they will fit the theme of the truck.
Final color right now is a mid sixties Chevelle light metallic blue.
With my engine color not sure how it will look under the hood (not much contrast).
White fire wall is definitely out as I want it to be a daily driver and easy maintenance is a must.
I like how my frame turned out with the Hammered Rustoleum and have played around with the silver on a small panel.
Kim

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7836344)

Ahhh....if it's Marina Blue it's one of my favorite colors:
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psfhxqpiow.jpg

Originally Posted by mdpaulson1 (Post 7841033)

I was just looking at my truck today and wondering why they have that indented section on the back of the cab...

Originally Posted by mdpaulson1 (Post 7841033)

...and thinking to myself how it would look to smooth it out. After seeing your cab pics it looks great.You have some great skills. Looks awesome

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 7840978)

I want to paint it myself and I know metallic paint can be tricky so I may have to change my plans.
Thinking about practicing on some flat sheets with some metallic Dupli Color Paint Shop paint my brother gave me before I buy the real stuff.
We'll see when the time comes.
Kim

Originally Posted by mdpaulson1 (Post 7841033)

I was just looking at my truck today and wondering why they have that indented section on the back of the cab and thinking to myself how it would look to smooth it out. After seeing your cab pics it looks great.You have some great skills. Looks awesome

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7841065)

They did it to give the cab rigidity. Keeps the big expanse of sheet metal in that area from "oil canning."



Yeah, Kim did an awesome job on that!

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7841084)

There are some very nice non-metallic medium blues right now. In person i can't decide if i like the VW blue better (has a touch of periwinkle to it) or the new Fiat but i think it's the Fiat by a nose, lol.
http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...psbch5vfqs.jpg

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...ps01onwwpd.jpg

http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/z...pssntcfafm.png

Originally Posted by dug224 (Post 7935491)

Man, you've been at this since '08. I just took some time to review, yet again, your build. Consistently great work. The real beauty of this site is the fact that we can review other guy's builds for reference and motivation....especially you more accomplished fabricators. Keep it coming. Thx dug

Originally Posted by dsraven (Post 7935695)

hahaha, sanding. everybody'e dream......NOT

spray high build, sand high build, spray more high build, sand more....repeat.
it will look awesome when done.

Originally Posted by Kim57 (Post 7935900)

Sing this to "Row Row Row Your Boat".
Sand sand sand your truck all through the day wearily wearily wearily to finish is but a dream.
Kim

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7973110)

Wow Kim, that is incredibly COOL! I didn't know you were doing a custom bed. What are your plans for fenders? Stock? Widened stock? Full custom? Can't wait to see more!
Best, Dan

Originally Posted by Rods57 (Post 7973401)

I think it looks good. Amateur body work, I don't think so.

Originally Posted by nvrdone (Post 7973568)

kim - glad to see your getting back into the truck. life must be getting better

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena (Post 7973622)

:agree::agree:

You're being too humble. It looks great. Either that or you're a pro Photoshopper!:lol:

Originally Posted by lower50's (Post 7974061)

Body work looks great to me!!!