Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[OKGMC4]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

He's praying....."Oh please, please, PLEASE fit...C'mon damnit!"

Or it's like the beginning of those horrible commercials "Where will you be when your diarrhea hits?" lol

[Roadkill58]

Or "Help! I have fallen in my truck and I can't get up!"

[Kabwe]

Ha Ha you guys are so funny.lol

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by Roadkill58

Or "Help! I have fallen in my truck and I can't get up!"

"or reach my beer." Bam must be a pretty big guy, I only fill up half that area when I settle in like that.

[Fat Mike]

How do you hold your patch panels in if you don't have access through the backside? I am finding out that my patch panels are still alittle low when I am welding so when I grind the down them down they, I still can't get them to sand down were they will be smooth.

[56ClassicTruck]

Hello kabwe, I reread your built all over again to help inspire me again, I have not touch my truck in 7 month now ... your built is very inspirational, o and buy the way I to hide in my truck when my wife comes looking for me saying I spend to much time out in the garage!!! Lol..
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

"or reach my beer." Bam must be a pretty big guy, I only fill up half that area when I settle in like that.

Yeah I've been known to reach for a beer or two while I'm working. BTW I'm a small guy only 5'7 but built like a tailback. Oh how I miss playing football that's why I got into cars I like to use hammers and smash stuff.lol

Originally Posted by Fat Mike

How do you hold your patch panels in if you don't have access through the backside? I am finding out that my patch panels are still alittle low when I am welding so when I grind the down them down they, I still can't get them to sand down were they will be smooth.

Sometimes I just hold it by hand and just tack it in and other times I use welding magnets. But it is all about panel fitment before you start welding. Have you tried welding magnets like these?

You can get them from Harbor Freight for really cheap and in different sizes.

Originally Posted by 56ClassicTruck

Hello kabwe, I reread your built all over again to help inspire me again, I have not touch my truck in 7 month now ... your built is very inspirational, o and buy the way I to hide in my truck when my wife comes looking for me saying I spend to much time out in the garage!!! Lol..
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Thanks man I really appreciate the compliments. I have hidden in my truck also to escape the wife and for the same reasons.lol

[Fat Mike]

Yes, but because everything is not flat and has a small curve to it they are hard to use.

[sgtusmc]

Originally Posted by Roadkill58

Kabwe you are fearless. Your work is amazing.

I have one question about this pic. Are you taking a power nap?

hahaha...Bam is the hide and seek champion! Who's gonna look in the engine bay...haha

[Fat Mike]

Do you have any current pictures of your firewall? Very interested in the side portions to see how you tied it all together?

[56ClassicTruck]

Kabwe, are you still hiding in their? Lol you been gone for a wail any progress on your truck ......
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[candyx]

The flash bulbs for his camera must be on back order,either that or he's cruising the strip in his 55...........

[Dan in Pasadena]

Ok, its been a month since you posted to this thread. Whatup? Are you sick?

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Yes, but because everything is not flat and has a small curve to it they are hard to use.

I Haven't had problems with them but you have to be sure everything is where you want it. I bought a set of the panel clamps but I havent tryed them out yet.

http://www.eastwood.com/intergrip-pa...-set-of-4.html

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ok, its been a month since you posted to this thread. Whatup? Are you sick?

I have not had anything to post, I'm priming and blocking and its boring stuff. I have ordered my wheels and I can't wait until they get here. They say it will take 4 to 6 weeks but I'd bet they will take longer.

No I'm not sick (other than being mental) thank goodness and I appreciate you asking.

[hotrod1]

what wheels? Cant wait.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

I have not had anything to post, I'm priming and blocking and its boring stuff. I have ordered my wheels and I can't wait until they get here. They say it will take 4 to 6 weeks but I'd bet they will take longer.
No I'm not sick (other than being mental) thank goodness and I appreciate you asking.

I figured you were being anti-socialable.
The blocking and sanding for a novice like me is what I need to learn.
Wheels on order you say,.......Reeeeeeeaaaaaaallllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!???

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by VDOG

I figured you were being anti-socialable.
The blocking and sanding for a novice like me is what I need to learn.
Wheels on order you say,.......Reeeeeeeaaaaaaallllllllllyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!???

What! Anti-social.
Man I called you a couple of times and you never returned my call. I chalked it up to you being a butt head so I did not call anymore.

Yeah the wheels are ordered and paid for so now its a waiting game and don't ask about the cost they were expensive at least with my budget. You only live once as far as we know right.lol

[hotrod1]

U going to tell is about them or WHAT?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

U going to tell is about them or WHAT?

Nope.

[VDOG]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Nope.

LOL!!!!

Last time we talked we got cut off as usual, dang T-Mobile. You know where I live and are welcome to stop by. The wife offered you breakfast so you get a pass. LOL

[candyx]

Any of you guys live near Kabwe where you can wait for him to open his garage door and then snap some photos from your car ????

[hotrod1]

Hey Bam:

I know, u are going to surprise us with 26" rims with rubber band tires.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Hey Bam:

I know, u are going to surprise us with 26" rims with rubber band tires.

Yeah thats exactly what I'm going to do. So if you know what I'm going to do there is really no need to post it right?lol

[chevyrestoguy]

We've talked wheels and tires before, and we're usually thinking the same thing. If you had to order them, then you requested a specific backspace. Please tell me you went with big/littles and not anything larger than 18"

If it's what I'm thinking, it'll take that truck to the next level. You can PM me with the info. Your secret is safe with me.......