Radiused rear cab seam... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PBFAB.COM · 03-10-2007, 11:40 PM

I am sure it's been done before, but I don't recall seeing it. I went ahead and started to radius the rear of the cab instead of just smoothing the seam. I think it will be a subtle change. I never even realized how pointed the rear of the cab is until I started changing things!

Hoping to find time to finish it next week.

PBFAB.COM · 03-10-2007, 11:41 PM

Two more...

stllookn · 03-10-2007, 11:47 PM

WOW...I was about to jump in your @@@@ for messing with those classic lines when I scrolled down and saw your awesome Corvette suspension...SICK!!!!!! There was a board member that worked at the PACCAR R&D center that was building a truck with C5 running gear and a six cylinder...another really great ride! I am sure you posted pics of your truck before. I need to find that thread!

pat · 03-10-2007, 11:48 PM

Good GOD!!!
more pics please, of everything!

PBFAB.COM · 03-10-2007, 11:48 PM

They're in the suspension forum... easy to find.

kyle4381 · 03-11-2007, 01:10 AM

That is going to look sweet.

RACINJASON22 · 03-11-2007, 01:25 AM

You made me look at a lot of pics over this one. I never noticed how pointed/abrupt they were either till I looked at yor mod. I agree It's gonna be sweet.

PanelDeland · 03-11-2007, 07:37 AM

That is gonna be one awesome mod.It's the kind that doesn't jump out at ya and will leave anyone who doesn't really know these truck wondering,"Just what did he do that's different?"I think the best body mods are those subtle little things that improve on the factory design without screaming"I've been changed!!!"

kbs71 · 03-11-2007, 09:22 AM

There was a post several years ago by a guy that did that. He also radiused the inner part of the roof as well. I tried searching for it but to no avail.

68 short step · 03-11-2007, 09:53 AM

you do nice wrok..... is this one gonna make a magazine, again??

msgross · 03-11-2007, 10:46 AM

nice, what's the plan for the outer edges?

FYI, I think you need larger tires! is it wrong to tell a guy "nice rear"? ahaha

PBFAB.COM · 03-11-2007, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 short step

you do nice wrok..... is this one gonna make a magazine, again??

Thanks for the compliments. And it will depend on how the truck is finished (for the magazine) I am doing all the chassis-work and metal-work. I would like to see it hit the cover somewhere.

PBFAB.COM · 03-11-2007, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

nice, what's the plan for the outer edges?

FYI, I think you need larger tires! is it wrong to tell a guy "nice rear"? ahaha

The outer edges will get finished next week. Due to the contours and size it is easier to build the cap in three pieces. Otherwise it is too big for one guy to work on the engish wheel.

Thanks for the compliments on my "rear"... it looks better in person.

msgross · 03-11-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Thanks for the compliments on my "rear"... it looks better in person.

the camera adds 20lbs ya know!

PBFAB.COM · 03-12-2007, 11:22 PM

Got the pass side all finished up! Took me a bit longer than I thought... it was a little tricky to make that piece! Hopefully I will find time this week to finish the driver's side and then start the chop.

Pl4yboy · 03-12-2007, 11:34 PM

Dang that looks awesome.

boogie67 · 03-12-2007, 11:44 PM

That is cool!! Something different I like different.

RACINJASON22 · 03-12-2007, 11:46 PM

porterbuilt, you make my goals look more reasonable. GR8 mod! I look forward to reading your posts also, you do awesome work! RJ22

GREASEMONKEY72 · 03-13-2007, 04:06 AM

simple, i LOVE simple and ofcourse different, nice work man, i hope to learn how to work an english wheel one day

msgross · 03-13-2007, 06:50 AM

very nice, are you ready to sell these as kits yet!

BobbyK · 03-13-2007, 10:16 AM

Damn...I wish I could form metal like that!

Very nice work!

Sonny · 03-13-2007, 10:30 AM

What kind and size of english wheel do you use?

sneakysnake · 03-13-2007, 11:15 AM

Not to jack this post;
You do great work, I like the look and you definitely have put a lot of time into this project.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny

What kind and size of english wheel do you use?

I found this one and was wondering if you think it would be worth the money, never used one so I have nothing to compare to or know what to look for other than throat depth
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=95359

1lowdiesel · 03-13-2007, 11:29 AM

i was at harbor freight last night and it looks like a pretty sturdy piece. they also have the planishing hammer and slip roller too

watahyahknow · 03-13-2007, 11:50 AM

i go to a metalmeetforum once in a while ( http://www.metalmeet.com/ ) and they tested it .
its good for starting but you wish you bought better when you use it more is basicly wat they said , the rollers are not completely treu cause the bearings where not put in whell enough think it was 0.015 or sumtin but it basicly makes bumps in the metal they sell good ones at http://imperialwheelingmachines.com/.

03-10-2007, 11:40 PM	#1
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Radiused rear cab seam... I am sure it's been done before, but I don't recall seeing it. I went ahead and started to radius the rear of the cab instead of just smoothing the seam. I think it will be a subtle change. I never even realized how pointed the rear of the cab is until I started changing things! Hoping to find time to finish it next week. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-10-2007, 11:41 PM	#2
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... Two more... Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-10-2007, 11:47 PM	#3
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... WOW...I was about to jump in your @@@@ for messing with those classic lines when I scrolled down and saw your awesome Corvette suspension...SICK!!!!!! There was a board member that worked at the PACCAR R&D center that was building a truck with C5 running gear and a six cylinder...another really great ride! I am sure you posted pics of your truck before. I need to find that thread! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

03-10-2007, 11:48 PM	#4
pat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lindsay, TX Posts: 1,245	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... Good GOD!!! more pics please, of everything! __________________ 68 Chevy 383/350 w/shift kit, 380hp/425ft-lbs, 4.5/5 drop, 17" TT2s 64 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

03-10-2007, 11:48 PM	#5
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... They're in the suspension forum... easy to find. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-11-2007, 01:10 AM	#6
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... That is going to look sweet.

03-11-2007, 01:25 AM	#7
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... You made me look at a lot of pics over this one. I never noticed how pointed/abrupt they were either till I looked at yor mod. I agree It's gonna be sweet. __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-11-2007, 07:37 AM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... That is gonna be one awesome mod.It's the kind that doesn't jump out at ya and will leave anyone who doesn't really know these truck wondering,"Just what did he do that's different?"I think the best body mods are those subtle little things that improve on the factory design without screaming"I've been changed!!!" __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-11-2007, 09:22 AM	#9
kbs71 71 rustless in texas Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 257	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... There was a post several years ago by a guy that did that. He also radiused the inner part of the roof as well. I tried searching for it but to no avail. __________________ "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." "No one really listens to anyone else, and if you try it for a while you'll see why" 71 C-10 LWB presently in a perpetual state of disassembly '96 Toyota (my work car) '04 Mustang Convertable (wife's car & other money pit) Latest aquesition and why my trucks still in the garage covered with junk.. 2010 Aqua Blue metallic 6 speed Manual LS3 2SS/RS Camaro (I want one of these in my truck FAQ here VENDORS here SUPPORT THE BOARD here My second favorite SITE Last edited by kbs71; 03-11-2007 at 09:22 AM.

03-11-2007, 09:53 AM	#10
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... you do nice wrok..... is this one gonna make a magazine, again??

03-11-2007, 10:46 AM	#11
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... nice, what's the plan for the outer edges? FYI, I think you need larger tires! is it wrong to tell a guy "nice rear"? ahaha __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-12-2007, 11:22 PM	#15
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... Got the pass side all finished up! Took me a bit longer than I thought... it was a little tricky to make that piece! Hopefully I will find time this week to finish the driver's side and then start the chop. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

03-12-2007, 11:34 PM	#16
Pl4yboy Freeeeee Mason... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: McAlester, Oklahoma Posts: 320	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... Dang that looks awesome.

03-12-2007, 11:44 PM	#17
boogie67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: waco tx Posts: 584	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... That is cool!! Something different I like different. __________________ 77 swb starting all over again.

03-12-2007, 11:46 PM	#18
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... porterbuilt, you make my goals look more reasonable. GR8 mod! I look forward to reading your posts also, you do awesome work! RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!



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03-13-2007, 04:06 AM	#19
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... simple, i LOVE simple and ofcourse different, nice work man, i hope to learn how to work an english wheel one day __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

03-13-2007, 06:50 AM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... very nice, are you ready to sell these as kits yet! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

03-13-2007, 10:16 AM	#21
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... Damn...I wish I could form metal like that! Very nice work! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 03-13-2007 at 10:16 AM.

03-13-2007, 10:30 AM	#22
Sonny Active Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Centerville, GA Posts: 240	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... What kind and size of english wheel do you use?

03-13-2007, 11:29 AM	#24
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03-13-2007, 11:50 AM	#25
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Radiused rear cab seam... i go to a metalmeetforum once in a while ( http://www.metalmeet.com/ ) and they tested it . its good for starting but you wish you bought better when you use it more is basicly wat they said , the rollers are not completely treu cause the bearings where not put in whell enough think it was 0.015 or sumtin but it basicly makes bumps in the metal they sell good ones at http://imperialwheelingmachines.com/. __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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