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Tigman · 02-14-2009, 10:02 PM

Finally, Got back to working on this project. My shop has kept me busy along with everything else. Got the whole one piece floor in as well as the cab corners and bottom of the a pillars. I bought a firewall, but decided to fab one up instead. Got a good start today on the cowl panel but didn't get it finished.

jbristo67 · 02-14-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Silvius

looks good.....how long did it take?

I like your avatar. You alum??

Chevymann1968 · 02-14-2009, 10:28 PM

Looks like fun!!!!!

beautimus · 02-15-2009, 02:28 AM

man you look so young ! how do you do it?

Tigman · 02-15-2009, 08:34 AM

That's my photogenic helper, Ben my son.

Tigman · 02-16-2009, 09:32 PM

A few more after firewall tacked up. Side panels tomorrow! I plan on using Specialty Power Windows wiper kit. They work GREAT and are neat and compact.

Mark

stllookn · 02-16-2009, 10:37 PM

Awesome work!!!

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Makes a body wonder whats hiding under all these restored trucks.

The GENERAL never coated the inside of the sheet metal in these trucks...it is just a matter of time before that rust on the bare steel, inside, reaches the outside...LOL! Remember...there is no such thing as a RUST FREE cab!

**leddzepp** · 02-16-2009, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I've always wanted to cut my cab apart and sandblast everything, but I'm not sure if I could get it back together

Great work!

This is creepy, I see two images.

The second one reminds me of th e clown thingy from the SAW movies.

Hmmm.. I don't see Charlie...looks more like Che Guevara to me!

Nice job on the truck!

Blitz · 02-17-2009, 01:23 AM

I've always thought these trucks looked SO much cleaner without the goofy drip rails on 'em. Unfortunately they aren't exactly bolt-ons or "bolt-offs" for that matter. Can't wait to see more.

Arad68 · 02-17-2009, 01:56 AM

Looks awesome!! Very nice!! It is something I'd like to do with mine!!

sswitzke · 02-17-2009, 02:29 AM

Nice work, looks like you have alot of time into it.

Tigman · 02-20-2009, 09:39 PM

Side panels finished! Hopefully finish the rest Saturday!

Mark

OARNGESI · 02-21-2009, 12:44 AM

Sure is looking really good

abadsvt · 02-21-2009, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tigman

Side panels finished! Hopefully finish the rest Saturday!

Mark

Looks good! What gauge of sheetmetal you using? 18g? Keep up the good work.

Josh

Tigman · 02-21-2009, 01:00 PM

Yes it's 18 guage! Finished welding it up this morning. Going to start on the recess after I eat lunch! Thanks for the comments,

Mark

camaro41701 · 02-21-2009, 02:17 PM

You don't need lunch keep welding.That needs to be in primer this weekend.
This is DeWayne, give me a call.I lost your #.No need to stop welding though.You should be able to talk and keep tacking.Later.

Tigman · 02-21-2009, 04:45 PM

Firewall almost done! The transition between the tunnel and firewall next.

Mark

67'sgota454 · 02-22-2009, 12:50 PM

would you mind showing us some pic's of your wiper setup. thank's.

Tigman · 02-24-2009, 11:14 PM

I should have the wiper kit by the weekend! I'll post some pictures installing it.

Mark

tskgyfz450 · 02-25-2009, 02:13 AM

I'm definately going to watch this one. Lookin really good, alot of work, but really good

Jtrux · 02-25-2009, 02:46 AM

Incredible!

camaro41701 · 02-25-2009, 09:24 AM

Just wandering.How you gonna keep your handles from dragging?lol

67'sgota454 · 02-25-2009, 09:23 PM

Thank's,i'll be watching. Ted

Tigman · 02-28-2009, 06:24 PM

Saturday again! Got the transition piece between firewall and tunnel along with the Specialty Power Windows wiper kit started!

Mark

Tigman · 02-28-2009, 06:27 PM

Wiper kit!!

02-14-2009, 10:02 PM	#26
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Finally, Got back to working on this project. My shop has kept me busy along with everything else. Got the whole one piece floor in as well as the cab corners and bottom of the a pillars. I bought a firewall, but decided to fab one up instead. Got a good start today on the cowl panel but didn't get it finished. Attached Images

02-14-2009, 10:28 PM	#28
Chevymann1968 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houma LA Posts: 193	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Looks like fun!!!!! __________________ 1968 GMC Rebuilding Stage 2001 Camaro SS SOLD

02-15-2009, 02:28 AM	#29
beautimus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: woodstock, alabama, usa Posts: 938	Re: Drip Rails Finished! man you look so young ! how do you do it? __________________ i survived cancer and kidney stones, but my kids are killing me.

02-15-2009, 08:34 AM	#30
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! That's my photogenic helper, Ben my son.

02-16-2009, 09:32 PM	#31
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! A few more after firewall tacked up. Side panels tomorrow! I plan on using Specialty Power Windows wiper kit. They work GREAT and are neat and compact. Mark Attached Images

02-17-2009, 01:23 AM	#34
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Drip Rails Finished! I've always thought these trucks looked SO much cleaner without the goofy drip rails on 'em. Unfortunately they aren't exactly bolt-ons or "bolt-offs" for that matter. Can't wait to see more.

02-17-2009, 01:56 AM	#35
Arad68 Trucks N Tranzams Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 816	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Looks awesome!! Very nice!! It is something I'd like to do with mine!! __________________ Don '68 Chevy LB 383 TH400/GV/373 posi '56 Chevy 4WD SWB '64 Chevy short stepside '79 Trans Am 455/TH2004R/12blt/4whldisc 95 Kia (Wifes car) 2002 S-10 extended cab pickup "God punishes small sins immediately"

02-17-2009, 02:29 AM	#36
sswitzke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Buffalo, MO Posts: 589	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Nice work, looks like you have alot of time into it.

02-20-2009, 09:39 PM	#37
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Side panels finished! Hopefully finish the rest Saturday! Mark Attached Images

02-21-2009, 12:44 AM	#38
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Sure is looking really good __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

02-21-2009, 01:00 PM	#40
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Yes it's 18 guage! Finished welding it up this morning. Going to start on the recess after I eat lunch! Thanks for the comments, Mark

02-21-2009, 02:17 PM	#41
camaro41701 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hazard,KY Posts: 40	Re: Drip Rails Finished! You don't need lunch keep welding.That needs to be in primer this weekend. This is DeWayne, give me a call.I lost your #.No need to stop welding though.You should be able to talk and keep tacking.Later.

02-21-2009, 04:45 PM	#42
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Firewall almost done! The transition between the tunnel and firewall next. Mark Attached Images

02-22-2009, 12:50 PM	#43
67'sgota454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brazil, Indiana Posts: 22	Re: Drip Rails Finished! would you mind showing us some pic's of your wiper setup. thank's. __________________ No I can't sell that ole truck,I'm gonna fix it up one of these day's !!!!!

02-24-2009, 11:14 PM	#44
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! I should have the wiper kit by the weekend! I'll post some pictures installing it. Mark



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02-25-2009, 02:13 AM	#45
tskgyfz450 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Hull Iowa Posts: 19	Re: Drip Rails Finished! I'm definately going to watch this one. Lookin really good, alot of work, but really good __________________ '69 short step project in process '78 short step completed for the 2nd time '06 duramax crew driver/worktruck '69 short step for sale needs work

02-25-2009, 02:46 AM	#46
Jtrux I'm a poor spectator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 2,287	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Incredible! __________________ 2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!!

02-25-2009, 09:24 AM	#47
camaro41701 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hazard,KY Posts: 40	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Just wandering.How you gonna keep your handles from dragging?lol

02-25-2009, 09:23 PM	#48
67'sgota454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brazil, Indiana Posts: 22	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Thank's,i'll be watching. Ted __________________ No I can't sell that ole truck,I'm gonna fix it up one of these day's !!!!!

02-28-2009, 06:24 PM	#49
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Saturday again! Got the transition piece between firewall and tunnel along with the Specialty Power Windows wiper kit started! Mark Attached Images

02-28-2009, 06:27 PM	#50
Tigman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Big Stone Gap, Va Posts: 84	Re: Drip Rails Finished! Wiper kit!! Attached Images

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