Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Greg B · 09-06-2018, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jhrusk

I have noticed over the last few years that a lot of people have went to social media to keep up with projects. I don't have any SM so I still hang around here. A lot of people view threads and not reply. Reguardless of a forum foot traffic you guys are doing great work. When it's finished and going to shows is when it will really pay off.

We DO appreciate any and all feedback, we also realize that most of the people who would appreciate our work are busy doing their own 😉

Robert Haas · 10-02-2018, 03:13 PM

To be current and up to date.

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more coming

Robert Haas · 10-02-2018, 03:16 PM

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as of this morning, you are now up to date

jhrusk · 10-02-2018, 03:26 PM

Very nice. I like those front inners. Looking good

Robert Haas · 10-03-2018, 09:54 AM

A video of our shop/ tools and even some Big Block Chevy accessories we are selling off.

Walking through our shop.

jhrusk · 10-03-2018, 11:04 AM

That is nice. Cool tools. Is this your main occupation?

Robert Haas · 10-03-2018, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by jhrusk

That is nice. Cool tools. Is this your main occupation?

No Sir. I own a residential/commercial glass contracting company

Greg is a registered nurse.

We just pretend we are truck builders.

Robert Haas · 10-09-2018, 08:59 PM

Are we the first to use the rear wheel tubs to build front ones?

jhrusk · 10-10-2018, 09:37 AM

It's the first time I've seen it

Robert Haas · 10-10-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jhrusk

It's the first time I've seen it

We get to call them the Multimedia Garage Rear 2 Fronts®

aggie91 · 10-16-2018, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Haas

Are we the first to use the rear wheel tubs to build front ones?

Not really, I started a set 5 years ago for the Red truck we built. Sadly the truck got totaled before we finished the front inner fenders.

I'll say yours are the first I have seen since I did mine...

Robert Haas · 10-17-2018, 10:25 AM

A little further along.

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Robert Haas · 10-17-2018, 10:27 AM

Forward inner wings are fabbed and ready to weld in. We are starting the inner panels as well.

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Robert Haas · 10-17-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Not really, I started a set 5 years ago for the Red truck we built. Sadly the truck got totaled before we finished the front inner fenders.

I'll say yours are the first I have seen since I did mine...

Any pictures?

aggie91 · 10-17-2018, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Haas

Any pictures?

Unfortunately no. I had a computer crash and lost a ton of build pics of that truck...

I will say, yours are a ton more involved and should look a whole lot better than what I had. Mine were functional, but lacked the look I was hoping for...

jhrusk · 10-17-2018, 03:32 PM

Lot of work in fabrication

COCONUTS · 10-27-2018, 08:41 AM

Love this thread.

COCONUTS · 10-27-2018, 08:42 AM

Your build is what got me to join this forum! Can’t wait for the next installment of photos and updates. Amazing skills fabricating metal is something I wish I had learned when I was younger.

I enjoy following yours.

Robert Haas · 10-29-2018, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by COCONUTS

Your build is what got me to join this forum! Can’t wait for the next installment of photos and updates. Amazing skills fabricating metal is something I wish I had learned when I was younger.

I enjoy following yours.

Dang nice of you to say. Greg and I have made a lot of progress on finishing off the front clip and should be moving on to building the new core support and mount the large aluminum cross flow radiator Greg purchased.

Robert Haas · 11-08-2018, 07:59 PM

Building the sheet metal for the engine compartment is challenging. The plan is to make it look like it was a factory creation. Lots of intricate multi compound curves and planes all forming what the factory could have done with a large stamping press. Lay out is time consuming.

We use a construction laser to project the finish point of one parts plane onto the curved part it will be married to.

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rickoner · 11-18-2018, 07:52 PM

Fab work is looking great. The engine bay is more wide open now. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but is there enough room for full turning radius through the full suspension cycle? I didn't catch it if you already mentioned it.

Robert Haas · 11-19-2018, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickoner

Fab work is looking great. The engine bay is more wide open now. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but is there enough room for full turning radius through the full suspension cycle? I didn't catch it if you already mentioned it.

Yes we tested full lock clearance.

We removed the shock, removed the spring and remounted it, then we disconnected the sway bar. Mounted the tire and raised the lower control arm with a floor jack until it hit the limiter (This shock has a built in bump stop.) Once we had the wheel at full compression we swung it through its arc and had a full hand of clearance everywhere.

Nuckingfuts · 11-23-2018, 02:10 PM

Really good stuff you two!! Eagerly awaiting more updates.

Robert Haas · 01-09-2019, 01:34 PM

A little video to update where we are as of this morning. We got kind of held up over the holiday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJqe0s5AKZs

slimjim66 · 01-15-2019, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Haas

A little video to update where we are as of this morning. We got kind of held up over the holiday.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJqe0s5AKZs

that truck is wild man, couple questions for you....

where did you get those red truck covers?

what hinges do you plan on using for the hood?

fantastic build tho, the title of this build is "two is easier than one" still panning on building the other too?

10-02-2018, 03:13 PM	#277
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build To be current and up to date. more coming

10-02-2018, 03:16 PM	#278
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build as of this morning, you are now up to date

10-02-2018, 03:26 PM	#279
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Very nice. I like those front inners. Looking good __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

10-03-2018, 09:54 AM	#280
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build A video of our shop/ tools and even some Big Block Chevy accessories we are selling off. Walking through our shop.

10-03-2018, 11:04 AM	#281
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build That is nice. Cool tools. Is this your main occupation? __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

10-09-2018, 08:59 PM	#283
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Are we the first to use the rear wheel tubs to build front ones?

10-10-2018, 09:37 AM	#284
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build It's the first time I've seen it __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

10-17-2018, 10:25 AM	#287
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build A little further along.

10-17-2018, 10:27 AM	#288
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Forward inner wings are fabbed and ready to weld in. We are starting the inner panels as well.

10-17-2018, 03:32 PM	#291
jhrusk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: mid ga Posts: 553	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Lot of work in fabrication __________________ check out SANFORD build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522019

10-27-2018, 08:41 AM	#292
COCONUTS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Sunrise Beach, Missouri Posts: 100	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Love this thread.

10-27-2018, 08:42 AM	#293
COCONUTS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Sunrise Beach, Missouri Posts: 100	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Your build is what got me to join this forum! Can’t wait for the next installment of photos and updates. Amazing skills fabricating metal is something I wish I had learned when I was younger. I enjoy following yours.

11-08-2018, 07:59 PM	#295
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Building the sheet metal for the engine compartment is challenging. The plan is to make it look like it was a factory creation. Lots of intricate multi compound curves and planes all forming what the factory could have done with a large stamping press. Lay out is time consuming. We use a construction laser to project the finish point of one parts plane onto the curved part it will be married to.

11-18-2018, 07:52 PM	#296
rickoner Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 258	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Fab work is looking great. The engine bay is more wide open now. It's hard to tell from the pictures, but is there enough room for full turning radius through the full suspension cycle? I didn't catch it if you already mentioned it.

11-23-2018, 02:10 PM	#298
Nuckingfuts Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: CA, USA Posts: 117	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build Really good stuff you two!! Eagerly awaiting more updates.



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01-09-2019, 01:34 PM	#299
Robert Haas Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Salinas Ca. Posts: 625	Re: Two is easier then one 1965 GMC S/W/BB build A little video to update where we are as of this morning. We got kind of held up over the holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJqe0s5AKZs

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