California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build
 

New project 68 long box pickup to roadster transformation.

Life as a longbox
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Here we tilted the rear of the box back 6*
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We cut the doors down to match the height of the box

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here we lowered the windsheild frame so it matches the same height of the hood. We also tilted the windsheild back and chopped 2" out of the posts.
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Here we built a new windsheild channel to flush mount the glass

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We extended the bottom of the doors to go to the bottom of the rocker and built new inner rockers

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Re: California Rod and Custom 68 roadster build
 

Amazing, amazing work!

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I am so in for this one, you guys are awesome!!! :metal:

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Man i have no skill

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Cool idea on adding to the bottom of the doors. You guys are fearless with the cutting wheel.
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looks so schweeeet so far nice work and a solid plan, I just improved my membership and when I figuire out how 2 I will subscribe

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Wow! Great work!

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You have talent real talent. i wish I could do 1/10 as good as you. But I will have to keep trying

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Since you are a master builder, How do you get the curves above the wind shield and below the rain gutter smooth? Mine look like it came out of a tube.

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Fabwork is flawless!! What are plans for this baby?

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We are going for a Beach Cruzer look Browns, Tans & Oranges bamboo wood floors LS Motor with a six speed Art Morrison frame

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you do some insane work....i think i love everything you do !!

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Thanks very much we just want to get are name out there and hopefully keep building cool Trucks

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i think you have accomplished it ! Killing it man, keep up the beautiful work !

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Awesome work! I love how you joined the bed and cab and tilting the rear of the bed inward. Lots of nice fab work. Can't wait to see more of the door/rocker mod. Excellent ;)

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Nice work...

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You guys definitely aren't scared to cut one up! Love it!
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holy.... moly.... i'll bring ya to the front. any more action with this guy?
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Man you are really kicking. I jus bought a 67 cab just for the doors. It is worse than some but better than some I have seen here on this forum. I think I will keep the cab and maybe do another one in the furure. The inside is like brane new. Any way keep up the work my friend.

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are u selling the mirrors by anychance i need them for my build thanks Justin USMC

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Sorry all gone

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How is this project progressing ? Fantastic work so far !!

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Wow! You guys are wizards! When I saw what you did with that cut on the rear of the bed it finally became clear why my last one was such a pain. Such nice work, very nice.

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Subscribing for the latest updates. Killer work Guys!

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Wow! Fearless fab-work. Subscribed!