![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Happy to be here
![]() Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Cypress, TX
Posts: 39,023
|
Wow this took some work....
I'm impressed! This took a lot of work to pull off. I would lover to see it up close to know how much was invloved to make this all come together.
Please don't turn this in to a slam session. Admire what is done despite the pink flames... ![]() ![]()
__________________
Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra" Last edited by N2TRUX; 05-01-2005 at 09:17 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,826
|
That is different, I would like to see some better pics...the shadows and the color of the vehicle make it hard to see what is really going on (other than the front end).
If everyones vehicle was the same, it would be a pretty boring world. ![]()
__________________
Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
![]() Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: apple valley, ca
Posts: 2,670
|
I would really like to see his transition between the late clip and the early doors. The 73-87 trucks have some pretty pronounced body lines, and I'll bet it was alot of work to pull it off. Not my kind of style, but I admire the work involved to make it happen.
________ Plymouth Backpack Last edited by chevyrestoguy; 02-18-2011 at 10:51 AM. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Tonawanda 454
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Liquid Sunshine State
Posts: 2,755
|
i personally dont like it but as ^^ he said i would like to see at least a few steps on how he did the transition.
__________________
91 Chevy Suburban Tonawanda 454 R2500 - SOLD!!! ![]() 04 Dodge Durango 5.7L Hemi 2WD, 24K miles (as of July 2011) In the past 30 years about 90% of Fords are still on the road, the other 10% made it home. ------------------- |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: The Netherlands
Posts: 994
|
And you wonder why somewhere along the way the builder didn't think "the idea may have been good but this is never gonna look right" and continued putting loads of hours into it
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Posts: 2,121
|
That looks awesome. I would love to see a picture of the fender to see how it all flows together. Man that looks wicked.
__________________
'96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Elkhart, IN
Posts: 6,400
|
a 73-75 Blazer to boot, full convertable. i like it.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Walker, LA
Posts: 2,925
|
I bet it would look a lot better if he had the top off. I don't know if it's just the angle of the pic, but the fenders look really long. Otherwise, pretty cool and definitely different.
__________________
Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Regular guy
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Round Rock TX
Posts: 518
|
Here are a few more shots...
![]() ![]()
__________________
'Frank' 77 Silverado 18 & 20 American CL205s Edelbrock MPFI, 700r4, Baer Brakes 9" F@rd rear, Vintage air, Bags etc etc.. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,963
|
It's cool for what it is but the bodylines are a no go. Some custom metal work could eliminate that problem but as it sat, it's to abrupt of a change. The flat paint hides it well.
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
california fill
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Sunny So-Cal
Posts: 694
|
i dunno, you can see some of the fender -> door transition with the bright pink flames and it looks pretty good to me.. im not a fan of that front end but i think its pretty *****in... sure would like some more pics... at least its not an escalade or 88-98 front clip :-)
pc |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DALLAS,TX
Posts: 21,963
|
Quote:
__________________
67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon
Posts: 1,028
|
the hood seam to the cowl looks fubard
__________________
Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Posts: 2,121
|
Looks like he needs to spend a little more time with the welder and then it would perfect. Gives me idea...
__________________
'96 Nissan Pathfinder '02 Firebird Trans Am. '88 K5 Blazer |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,826
|
Why does the removable top appear to have been cut?
__________________
Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
ureckmefixit2@cox.net
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mesa AZ. (Phoenix)
Posts: 1,284
|
It took a lot of thought. If you have the parts any thing can be made to fit. Good job!. Matt
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 |
You get what you pay for
![]() Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Cherryville, NC
Posts: 4,798
|
My question is, why??
Why does everyone think it's cool to stick a later model front end on these trucks? If I wanted a later model truck, I would just buy one. The square lines of these things are what is cool to me.
__________________
Mike 1985 Chevy C-10 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Just drag it
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: ardmore, oklahoma
Posts: 98
|
That thing looks mean, I wouldve went with the escalade front end, but thats just my taste. It defently took alot of time, skill, and effort.I would like to a see a truck like that, or suburban.
Everyone has a 73-87 front end, a few have a later model suburban front end, but how many people have a clip like that? |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 | |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Elkhart, IN
Posts: 6,400
|
Quote:
as for the cowl panel, its not there, plain and simple. looks like it could take some trick work to get the transition right. i'd love to see the finished product. |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Account Suspended
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Elkhart, IN
Posts: 6,400
|
here's a pic of a stock one
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 | |
yeller
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Twin Cities
Posts: 13,826
|
Quote:
__________________
Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Slots go on anything!
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Richardson, TX
Posts: 5,957
|
the mid 74 and 75 tops have a bit of an overlapping section as the earlier ones are more prone to cracking.
__________________
1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 | |
Mudslides 'r my specialty
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: STL
Posts: 1,106
|
Quote:
__________________
Always on the lookout for old cars and parts...(20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, etc.) http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/500339 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#24 |
Trucker.
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Posts: 1,364
|
The transition between the 2 fenders looked like hell. The transitions were all cracked and you could see the bondo from the backside of the panels. He also blew a bag when he was airing up the front.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Fort Leonard Wood Mo
Posts: 299
|
I think that it looks pretty cool, mind you that it needs work to look good but it is an awsome start that'll be awsome, if he get is done right.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|