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**N2TRUX** · 09-28-2007, 12:21 AM

Cooool! Keep the pics coming...

1987 Shortwide · 10-10-2007, 10:19 PM

Got a few pics with a "real" camera, not just the phone today. Was a bit dusty as they're working on other stuff in the shop right now, but pictures are pictures, none the less. :popcorn:

softballnrd27 · 10-10-2007, 11:02 PM

Effin A cotton...
Sweet truck keep the updates coming.

1987 Shortwide · 12-06-2007, 07:12 PM

more body work progress... firewall is coming out better than I thought it would, it had me a little worried at first.

spudz · 12-06-2007, 08:03 PM

looks DAMN GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Moostifer · 12-07-2007, 09:43 AM

man that truck is going to look killer when it's done!

I should have smoothed out my firewall. plan on keeping the leafspring setup, or are you going to a ladder bar/4 link ?

WELD4DAYS · 12-07-2007, 11:11 AM

I have a 77 GMC.How hard is it to take the bed apart? I think it wolud be easier to do the body work on the bed sides if they were laying flat.Thanks

bigblock73 · 12-07-2007, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WELD4DAYS

I have a 77 GMC.How hard is it to take the bed apart? I think it wolud be easier to do the body work on the bed sides if they were laying flat.Thanks

Here you go

http://www.73-87.com/7387garage/exte...ed_rebuild.htm

WELD4DAYS · 12-07-2007, 11:16 AM

Thanks! I'm new here.I hope to get started on my truck soon.

1987 Shortwide · 12-07-2007, 08:25 PM

Thanks for the compliments

Moostifer, I was very skeptical about the way I did the firewall at first, and just about cut it all out to do a full custom one, but as it gets further along I'm becoming more and more content with it indeed... Right now I'll maintain leafs with Cal-Trac bars. Eventually my plan is to go full tube chassis maintaining factory floor, firewall location, and bed floor, but that's more of a 15-year plan... lol

WELD4DAYS, I really wouldn't recommend pulling your bed apart if it's in decent shape... I simply did because I had to put new bedsides on, but getting it back together and squared up has been more work than it's worth. If you're doing the work on your own, I trust that you'll get comfortable with working on a vertical surface, just my honest opinion.

My updates are slow because I really don't push this shop. They don't make much on jobs like mine, and their bread and butter is in the collision repair, I understand that. I'll have a new batch of pictures when a significant headway has been made.

WELD4DAYS · 12-08-2007, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the advice.I will leave it together.It's in pretty good condition.

72BlckButy · 12-08-2007, 08:36 AM

Keep the pics coming, the truck is looking great! Can't wait to see what it looks like when they are done.

1987 Shortwide · 02-13-2008, 02:05 PM

Well, finally updating the thread a little. I've been in hiding for a while due to an ugly relationship situation that resulted in divorce from my wife...

anyhow...

Went to the bodyshop today and got some new pics. Enjoy.

smashingchuck · 02-14-2008, 12:34 AM

looking good so far! I just shaved the firewall on my truck, but put the master cylinder on the inside of the cab, underneath the dash. A few questions, though.
1. Where is the hole for the steering column?
2. Why shave the windshield wiper motor, and not shave the holes in the cowl for the windshield wipers?
3. do you have any in progress pics of how they did the pinch welds that angle up in the top corners of the cab? I'm at a loss on how to make those look right, and they look pretty nice on your truck.

bigblock73 · 02-14-2008, 12:54 AM

Whaaat, all that and you didn't shave the cab seam?

Sorry to hear about the divorce man.

Truck looks nice!!!

1987 Shortwide · 02-14-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

looking good so far! I just shaved the firewall on my truck, but put the master cylinder on the inside of the cab, underneath the dash. A few questions, though.
1. Where is the hole for the steering column?
2. Why shave the windshield wiper motor, and not shave the holes in the cowl for the windshield wipers?
3. do you have any in progress pics of how they did the pinch welds that angle up in the top corners of the cab? I'm at a loss on how to make those look right, and they look pretty nice on your truck.

1. It's not there yet. I'm still messing with some column issues and just didn't have the time to get it all squared away, so I told them to push forward. I'll just have to be carefull cutting the hole, and I'll probably run a billet trim around it or something.

2. Most of the wiper stuff will be covered by the cowl panel, which isn't painted yet.

3. I made panels to cover each side of the firewall, and had a bead rolled in them that layed over the stock pinch weld.

smashingchuck · 02-14-2008, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

Whaaat, all that and you didn't shave the cab seam?

that cab seam is a real b!tch.

**Captkaos** · 02-14-2008, 02:10 AM

Lookin sweet!
Sorry to hear about the divorce.

Dinos63 · 02-14-2008, 12:41 PM

yyyyyeeeeeeeeessss this is one bad a-- truck, nice work

Bri87swb · 02-14-2008, 12:59 PM

Great truck! I can't wait to see more pictures.

jchav62 · 02-15-2008, 01:01 AM

Sweeeeeeet!!!!!!

**slepysal** · 02-15-2008, 01:37 AM

Ooohhhhh Black !!! Very Cool

1987 Shortwide · 08-11-2008, 07:46 AM

Yes... I am still alive. LOL

Should be home here in a week or so, little more rubbing and polish, and clean it all up from the damn body dust accumilation while it's been in the body shop.

bigblock73 · 08-11-2008, 08:19 AM

BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love black vehicles...just not keeping them clean LoL

Did you ever get my PM?

rod86 · 08-11-2008, 10:51 AM

oh man thats turned out smooth as... awsome job

09-28-2007, 12:21 AM	#26
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10-10-2007, 10:19 PM	#27
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10-10-2007, 11:02 PM	#28
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12-06-2007, 07:12 PM	#29
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! more body work progress... firewall is coming out better than I thought it would, it had me a little worried at first. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-06-2007, 08:03 PM	#30
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12-07-2007, 09:43 AM	#31
Moostifer a fool with no money Join Date: May 2005 Location: Overton, Tx Posts: 532	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! man that truck is going to look killer when it's done! I should have smoothed out my firewall. plan on keeping the leafspring setup, or are you going to a ladder bar/4 link ? __________________ Basicly stock 83 SWB with a few Bolt-ons before, during and still during http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/truck/ http://photobucket.com/albums/y251/moostifer/motor/

12-07-2007, 11:11 AM	#32
WELD4DAYS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 107	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! I have a 77 GMC.How hard is it to take the bed apart? I think it wolud be easier to do the body work on the bed sides if they were laying flat.Thanks

12-07-2007, 11:16 AM	#34
WELD4DAYS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 107	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! Thanks! I'm new here.I hope to get started on my truck soon.

12-07-2007, 08:25 PM	#35
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! Thanks for the compliments Moostifer, I was very skeptical about the way I did the firewall at first, and just about cut it all out to do a full custom one, but as it gets further along I'm becoming more and more content with it indeed... Right now I'll maintain leafs with Cal-Trac bars. Eventually my plan is to go full tube chassis maintaining factory floor, firewall location, and bed floor, but that's more of a 15-year plan... lol WELD4DAYS, I really wouldn't recommend pulling your bed apart if it's in decent shape... I simply did because I had to put new bedsides on, but getting it back together and squared up has been more work than it's worth. If you're doing the work on your own, I trust that you'll get comfortable with working on a vertical surface, just my honest opinion. My updates are slow because I really don't push this shop. They don't make much on jobs like mine, and their bread and butter is in the collision repair, I understand that. I'll have a new batch of pictures when a significant headway has been made. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

12-08-2007, 06:44 AM	#36
WELD4DAYS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 107	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! Thanks for the advice.I will leave it together.It's in pretty good condition.

12-08-2007, 08:36 AM	#37
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02-13-2008, 02:05 PM	#38
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! Well, finally updating the thread a little. I've been in hiding for a while due to an ugly relationship situation that resulted in divorce from my wife... anyhow... Went to the bodyshop today and got some new pics. Enjoy. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

02-14-2008, 12:34 AM	#39
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02-14-2008, 12:59 PM	#45
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08-11-2008, 07:46 AM	#48
1987 Shortwide Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 610	Re: Yyyyeeeeeeessssssssss! Yes... I am still alive. LOL Should be home here in a week or so, little more rubbing and polish, and clean it all up from the damn body dust accumilation while it's been in the body shop. __________________ ~Steve~ Friesen High Performance Auto and Graphics Toy: 87 Shortwide, 406 smallblock with a little boost My 87 buildup Daily Driver: 99 Sierra SLE 4X4. Black on Black and harder than hell to keep clean.

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