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LOL.........msgross, with sheetmetal its never too late:metal:

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very true... and you always make it look new anyway!

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a little late, but I had the same problem too.

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Nice, nice, nice. Good work. Let me know when you want to fix mine.

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Very very nice Eb :metal:

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Hey guys the truck will have 2.5 drop spindles 1 inch springs in front, 4 inch springs in back. It will have the same stance as "project copperhead". I havent nailed down a color yet but it will be anything but stock. I had planned on a 6.0 ls motor, but I have a shot at a really good deal on a 572 gmpp, we will just have to see if it works out. I really want to make this a Retro Rod Truck. I want it to have most of the latest goodies, while retaining the look and feel of old school. I dont think you can improve the body lines of these trucks, as they are PERFECT. The rear end has a 3:42 posi in it. If this build has nothing else I know that it has the best metal work that can possible be done. Thanks Eb.

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Thank you everyone for the compliments.The replacement roof skin was a good fit with the exception that it was a little short which left a wide area at the drip rail. The side view line was better than factory and the overall shape was good. To narrow up the drip rail I had to cut it off and grind down the the lip of the material where the metals came together, then weld the rail back on. Not hard and fairly straight forward. Here is a before and after shot of it.

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very nicely done.

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Hey Rob, how's this make you feel?

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Like a million bucks EB. Looks great Gives some vision to the project you are the man!

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Can you show more pictures of the finished cowl areas please?
Looks really good.

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idonutnO, hang tight for a bit. When I get this cab back to Rob I plan on going through all my photos and want to do an "anatomy of a cab" post that should be pretty cool. I'll show the cowl area as this is about the only area that I think could use some modification. This is why we went the way we did on this cab. Also it's what Rob wanted from the start. Seems we were thinking along the same line here :)

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Oooo! I'm looking forward to that!

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That is some excellent work ! I like the idea of the rear glass being recessed. Again, excellent work !:metal:

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It's nice to see these trucks getting done the right way. Good job guys!

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LIL update: Eb is working on the cab and windows, we are having some issues with the one piece windows from opp. I am glad I have eb to work them out... I dont think they would have turned out so well if not I will post some Pics when he gets closer.... Meanwhile I have been working on the front clip. I blasted the support, grill and hood down to bare metal the fenders were good. The hood will need alil attention but nothing Eb can't fix. I will be taking the clip up to Eb to fit and line up so it will be strait and ready.

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sweet

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Hey Rob,

any updates??...I spoke to Earl today and he said you have it back home now....so what's up??

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Yea guys I got the cab home and i must say Eb did a great job. My best friend is doing the body work on the cab... not that there is much to do. I actually spent a couple days with Earl at his shop and I was amazed at how easy he made it look. He really knows these trucks. He is a great guy and his family was really good to me during my visit.... Had some of the best ribs, and asian food I ever ate. I will post some pics when i get it back next week from my friend. I am really excited at this point cause it is all starting to come together and will be the best truck I have ever built.

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Glad to see it coming together for ya. Keep at it.

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That is going to be a solid truck!!!

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hello..................robert.................you....................there.......................... ?????????

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Hey ebfabman, did you have a chance to get some info together on the cowl area? I am REALLY interested in seeing how you wrapped this up.

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Lil update: Work has been crazy busy been working on final bodywork on the cab and front end not really much to show there. Prime block sand prime block sand u get the idea I have decided on a power plant for the project i am going to keep it a secret until a later time. Gonna try and get the done and mounted this week. We will see not going to Rush this project along want it to be right. Also working on a good driver I bought back a while ago looking for a good bed for it. May make cod fish a stepper and use fleet parts I have just need to decide.........

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Here is an update the cab is in primer still have some work to do along the fire wall. My friend is working on the doors getting them nice and strait should have them back soon hope you like the pics.

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any updates?

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I have lots of pics to update and yes progress is moving along.... will post pics soon

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Post em!!!!!

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i will post them soon...... busy at work....... which gives me money to spend on the truck

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Awesome project! I really like the custom sheetmetal work on the cab. You must be working overtime to pay Eb the magician. Now post some more pics!:ito:

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Eb is a great guy and even better fabman that is true..... no we are just blessed with work.... i am an electrical contractor by trade...... Believe it or not I cant find any good help so just workin the guys overtime..... so far no complaints

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I'm in the same boat, we are truly blessed with too much work, not enough time. In this poor economy our company has had it's best gross and margins since I've been there(2003). I hope it "trickles" down to me around bonus time since I'm on salary;)
Keep up the build!

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Thks mcbassin hope you get a nice fat bonus. Btw I am keepin the power plant and tranny a secret until the right time...... only Eb knows what the plan is but all I can say is this thing is gonna move!!!!!!!!

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edit

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thks 67 fleet but the one I got to go in her has two more gears;)

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I cant believe i didnt see this buld thread until now... Sweet truck Rob..

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Ok project has taken a little turn....... I sold the power plant I was planning on putting just cuz the guy "had to have it" which means I got an insane amount of money for it. That being said 68 short step is helping me put together a 6.0 ls motor that will be plenty of power to move the old fish down the road. I will be posting pics real soon as all the body work is done on cab just getting ready to jamb it all out. My buddy and I have been spending alot of time blocking and priming and blocking and priming and blocking and priming and....... you get the point this is gonna be one strait truck.

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I am glad to hear you are going with the ls engine, I will need you and 68ss to document the install for us. We just picked up a 5.3 that turned out to be a 4.8 anyway our build is headed the same direction. Just getting started on the cab and chassis. Keep up the hard work it will be worth it! Now add some pics of the sand job.

Mike

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here are a few pics and specs of the engine/tranny.... its a 04
5.3/4L60E with only 9xxx miles (not a typo its 9,586 mi. engine).... its was a bit dusty when i picked it up, but internally it was spotless....the tranny was also in great shape... took the pan off to check the magnet in the pan, and it was clean....also replaced the filter while in there....anyways here are a few pics of it getting worked over.
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c8...s/PB270001.jpg
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