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Looking forward to seeing all the neat stuff you build....Jim

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looking good can't wait to see more, is that how high your bed will be mounted?

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wow that took at least a 12 pack,ha,ha.very good. the glair from the dash makes my eyes hurt.Thats going to be a ride to be proud of.I think the beds make the look of the over all fit when there a little higher,dont make the cab look too tall.

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That is about the stock height of the bed. I just have the running board setting under the fenders. It will look better with it mounted right and with the splash apron on. It is low though. The back lays out and the front is about an 1 inch of laying out. The back still need the stops put on so it matches the front.

Shannon

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Shannon,
Great work on your 48.

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wayne4252004, Thank you.

Well started back on the truck this weekend. I am building the running boards right now. I have them both fit to the fenders and just have to finish welding the ends on the drivers side and have to finish fitting the upright pieces on the passenger side and weld it all up. Then I have to make the splash aprons. It lays out about 2 inches off the ground. I also had my little helper with me while I worked on it!

Shannon

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one more

Shannon

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ya got great skills and as always great work - but i think the little help is the most important - just my 02cents worth

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looks great as always

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Shannon, pickup is looking great, nice job....Jim Are you running a spacer between the wheel and the rotor on the front set-up?

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Daze57 , thank you. It is great to have my son help me. My daughters always come out to see what i am working on too.


99 to life, thank you


Oldman3, thank you. Yes there is a spacer in the front. The wheels are the corvette offset front and back. The back tires i think he ordered a little wider and i think the spacer is a little wider than the 2inch spacer everyone runs with the s10 frame because of the offset.


Shannon
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Thanks, ....Jim

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Shannon I agree with everyone you do great work. Very nice I will drop on my projects soon.lol

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oldman3, No problem.

Kabwe, Thank you. I think you are like me, you juggle back and worth on every ones projects. I love the wheels that you bought for your truck. That is going to be one badazz ride when done( already is).

The running boards are mostly done now. Tomorrow I will roll the metal for the splash aprons, so they will be next. That is a picture with it all aired out. It still needs a stops on the rear suspension, so it will set level then.

Shannon

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Beautiful work and craftsmanship man. Its just beautiful.

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Really like how this is coming together, running boards look great...Jim

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This is a great thread! You guys do some cool work! I'm ready to build a bed for my 1952 GMC. I have never tackle a project like that so as a newby are there any builds showing how to or different results. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!:gmc2:

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I have been working on the slash aprons. I rolled new ones out and have the passenger side one fit. I have to do the other side yet. It looks great now that you can not see the frame. It should look great when it is all one color!

Shannon

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Looks great Shannon just like everything else you build...

Keep it up.

Marc

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Looking good as always....Jim

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i, personally, think you totally mauled that truck. i think your friend should give it to me and i will give you mine so you can get more practice. :sexy:

in all seriousness, great work on the truck. i'm subscribing to all your builds. great reference pics and explanations. thank you

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good work shannon, as always

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Dam it boy looking good the man with the golden hammer.not selling my tools yet,but have to look at pictures without my glasses.ha ha

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youngrodder, Thank you

youngrodder, Thank you

whammer33024, When I first read it I thought, who the He11 is this. That is pretty funny! Thank you. I know I love build pictures too.

99 to Life, Thank you

Larry Lindley, Sorry no golden hammers, just steel ones! The gold ones are to soft, but they do not mark the metal though! Thank you

Shannon

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I made the roll pan today and also fit the drivers splash apron. I have to bolt them to the running boards and the bed yet. I also want to finish the edges on them also. So soon it will be the tranny tunnel.

Shannon

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more

Shannon

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Pan looks great, I really like how this truck sits....Jim

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Gday Shannon, just jaw dropping work there as usual!

One thing though… I'm not so sure how stoked Bill is going to be about his new blue NBA adorned 'taxi cab' bubble on his roof!!

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oldman3, Thank you, That is the nice thing about it being on air. It only has a little air in it in the pictures. The down side is when a bag goes there goes it being driveable! It does not lay on the ground but you would not be able to turn without getting the wheels into the fenders.

AUSSIE54, Thank you. He is getting a sponcership for the build from the NBA. That was a test fit in that one picture, smartazz. HAHA. It is about time we see some pictures on your build! If you hurry up and get it done for next years Goodguys show in Columbus we could go together.

Shannon

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The roll pan and splash aprons looks great.

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bjcaldwe, Thank you. I is getting there.

Well today I was working on the transmission tunnel. I made a fixture so that I could figure out the clearances and make the template. Then when I used the slip rolls I could use it to see if it was right. I only have to weld up the front flange on it. I love making the recessed panels. I am going to do custom inner wheel wells like the floor. I am also going to make a set for my panel truck like that also.

Shannon

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Shannon, that is some damn nice work, love the look of all those panels. Will be a shame to cover them, nice work...Jim

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oldman3, Thank you. Most of it will be covered up BUT the transmission tunnel will be finished like the rest of the outside of the truck because he loves the look of it. I wish I would have done my panel like that. All my friends keep telling me that I will be redoing the floor in it before too long. Not a chance, Well... Haha

Shannon

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makes mine look like well bad,ha ha good as always the shipper will drop mine off soon to you.

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Larry Lindley, Thank you. Yes, send it up, Haha

Shannon

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Once again Shannon I'm very impressed by your work. You do great work buddy.

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Wow! Looks great. What type of flange roller did you use for the recessed panels? Also, did you flange them before of after you ran them though the slip role? I have to do my firewall and floors and have an 18" bead/flange roller which will handle 18G but I'll need to take the hump to a friend and run them though the slip roller. I'll be happy if they turn out 1/2 as good as yours.

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yeah that would look really dope if it stayed uncovered. I def love the look of it. I love the work. However, I did a square/flat tranny hump. Came in handy as I made a little console on it to hold change flashlights, screwdrivers or whatever crap I have in my pockets. Still need to make some cup holders though. Can't have my girl sitting with my drink all the time. anyway you should know by now to just upload your play by play on your fab work, so everyone can stop drooling and start imitating your work LOL.

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Kabwe, Thank you

Chevette, Thank you. I used my offset dies. I have a 1/8" and a 3/16" one that I made. The bead roller I made has 24" of depth. Sometimes on a big panel I have had the reverse the dies top to bottom to be able to do it all. I lay everything out and try it in the bead roller with no pressure if I think I might have a problem. Yes you have the do the paneling before you do the slip roll work. It does flatten it out a bit but still looks great and stiffens it up. I do not have a slip roller either or at least yet so that is why I made the fixture so I could figure out the clearances and knew how much I had the jack the slip roll to. You will be fine doing it , just take your time and think things out.

99 to Life, Thank you. I think it will look great uncovered also. He is still going to have his glove box to keep junk in though. I have a console in mine and I agree I need to put cup holder in it also. I get tired of driving with a cup between my legs! I should do a video of it but then I would miss out on all the great comments.HAHA

Chevette, here are the dies I have and a shot of the bead roller

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xpickup: Thanks very much for the help. I have those same offset rolls, but my roller has a somewhat different drive system. Mine is a two man operation. One man winds the crank and the other man yells "slow down!" while feeding the material. I think I need to get me an electric drive like you have. You've been most helpful. Thanks again.