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68C15 · 02-19-2009, 07:26 AM

eb, just looking at the door to cab fit brought up a thought. I see so many trucks where all the panels create a valley at the edge (if this makes sense). I would like mine to be perfectly flat when the time comes. what can a guy do about that?

BTW, I am really diggin' the way you get butt welds to come out so good ie. the lower kick panels. I also like the fact that you seem to address each piece individually by removing it ie. B pillar jamb.

ebfabman · 02-19-2009, 09:06 PM

Thanks for the compliments 68C15. My goal is to help Rob build a solid truck. He wants real good. I want to do my best to help him reach his goal.

**rob32472** · 02-23-2009, 06:22 PM

update: its rolling! still got some work to do but here she is it is close quarters so pic are not the best.

**rob32472** · 02-23-2009, 07:03 PM

Here are some pictures EB sent of the other door. still has some work to do but looks pretty good

ebfabman · 02-23-2009, 08:06 PM

Hey Rob, that roller is looking good. looks like you'll need this cab soon. Just about got the door issues sorted out so now its on to the cab corners and rockers. When they are done, the doors should fit very well.

**rob32472** · 02-23-2009, 08:20 PM

hope to get the engine and tranny in this week, bed will be at the blaster tomorrow and on to the body shop. Still looking for a good 68 clip though it may take a while I am even willing to trade my buckets and console for one and still no bites. I hope i can find one..... guess we will see. Thanks for the great work and good communication I can honestly say that we seem to be on the same page with the build. You are "The Fabman" not a fabman. So props to ya man

ebfabman · 02-23-2009, 10:59 PM

Jon, I just weld the floor to firewall all the way across. The rear floor to rear cab panel get plug welded across the outside like the factory then seam seal the inside. At least thats the best way I found to do it so far.

Kayotic · 02-24-2009, 07:24 PM

Say EB, you think you could have left a little more gap there, The man might want to open door once in a while...

They sure didn't look like that from the factory...

A+ work for sure.

Currently my door gaps range from 3/16" to 1/2" to allow for play in the hinges... HA

**rob32472** · 02-24-2009, 10:02 PM

Awesome!!!! Man I think i will put a 01 on the side and crawl through the window. The cab corner looks awesome.

**rob32472** · 02-24-2009, 10:07 PM

ALL your work is awesome!

sourkraut · 02-25-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rob32472

ALL your work is awesome!

I will agree! EB, I have been keeping a close eye on this thread and you have done excellent work!

killer71 · 02-26-2009, 09:29 AM

Nice work men!

LooseCannon · 02-26-2009, 11:23 AM

eb - did you use filler rod to reduce the door gap?

ebfabman · 02-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Rob, sorry no update yesterday. I had kid duty and my son wasn't feeling well. Here are some shots of the rocker and fuel filler fill in. Just about done with this side.

ebfabman · 02-26-2009, 08:34 PM

Its about time for a video. This is the left door closing with the weather strip installed.

YouTube - 017

**rob32472** · 02-26-2009, 08:45 PM

looks great EB i like the video. Really starting to take shape now!

ebfabman · 02-26-2009, 07:20 PM

LooseCannon, yes I welded 1/8 inch rod all the way down the edge of the door to close the gap.........Just kidding. I needed about an inch and a half of 3/16 at the "B" pillar about where the drip rail ends. The rest of the gap was good.

*project 67 sub* · 02-27-2009, 03:43 AM

cabs lookin real good

collins10672 · 03-01-2009, 02:45 PM

eb i love the work you do you are a master metal man.i would love to tear down a 64-66 cab and go the route you have on this one for rob.i know the only way to get a rustfree cab these days are to build one because the rustfree ones don't exist anymore.keep up the good work.

ebfabman · 03-01-2009, 07:37 PM

Thanks for the kind words. I know what you mean about rust free cabs.

va_tlc · 03-01-2009, 08:51 PM

wow, great work , i liked the looks of the flush mount windows, if your gonna do that would you also remove the drip rail, i think that looks great. again great skills you have,

Critter · 03-06-2009, 12:40 AM

I haven't decided if eb's work motivates me or makes me want to give up on my own metal work.

Either way it looks like awesome work. This is going to be a nice truck!

msgross · 03-06-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Critter

I haven't decided if eb's work motivates me or makes me want to give up on my own metal work.

Either way it looks like awesome work. This is going to be a nice truck!

I feel the same way...

**rob32472** · 04-02-2009, 05:01 PM

Not much progress to report on my end it has been raining every other day here. Finally got the one piece windows to Ebfabman..... Long story Maybe he will have update soon.

OLDIRON69 · 04-03-2009, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

I feel the same way...

I just look at the screen and shake my head with amazement!

02-19-2009, 07:26 AM	#1
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: Project Cod Fish eb, just looking at the door to cab fit brought up a thought. I see so many trucks where all the panels create a valley at the edge (if this makes sense). I would like mine to be perfectly flat when the time comes. what can a guy do about that? BTW, I am really diggin' the way you get butt welds to come out so good ie. the lower kick panels. I also like the fact that you seem to address each piece individually by removing it ie. B pillar jamb.

02-19-2009, 09:06 PM	#2
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish Thanks for the compliments 68C15. My goal is to help Rob build a solid truck. He wants real good. I want to do my best to help him reach his goal.

02-23-2009, 06:22 PM	#3
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Cod Fish update: its rolling! still got some work to do but here she is it is close quarters so pic are not the best. Attached Images

02-23-2009, 07:03 PM	#4
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Cod Fish Here are some pictures EB sent of the other door. still has some work to do but looks pretty good Attached Images

02-23-2009, 08:06 PM	#5
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish Hey Rob, that roller is looking good. looks like you'll need this cab soon. Just about got the door issues sorted out so now its on to the cab corners and rockers. When they are done, the doors should fit very well.

02-23-2009, 08:20 PM	#6
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Cod Fish hope to get the engine and tranny in this week, bed will be at the blaster tomorrow and on to the body shop. Still looking for a good 68 clip though it may take a while I am even willing to trade my buckets and console for one and still no bites. I hope i can find one..... guess we will see. Thanks for the great work and good communication I can honestly say that we seem to be on the same page with the build. You are "The Fabman" not a fabman. So props to ya man

02-23-2009, 10:59 PM	#7
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish Jon, I just weld the floor to firewall all the way across. The rear floor to rear cab panel get plug welded across the outside like the factory then seam seal the inside. At least thats the best way I found to do it so far.

02-24-2009, 07:24 PM	#8
Kayotic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 300	Re: Project Cod Fish Say EB, you think you could have left a little more gap there, The man might want to open door once in a while... They sure didn't look like that from the factory... A+ work for sure. Currently my door gaps range from 3/16" to 1/2" to allow for play in the hinges... HA __________________ Atlanta Craigslist Hurst Indy Pickup Truck 3-Speed Shifter - 5010016 Last edited by Kayotic; 02-24-2009 at 07:26 PM.

02-24-2009, 10:02 PM	#9
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Cod Fish Awesome!!!! Man I think i will put a 01 on the side and crawl through the window. The cab corner looks awesome.

02-24-2009, 10:07 PM	#10
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Cod Fish ALL your work is awesome!

02-26-2009, 09:29 AM	#12
killer71 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: at work Posts: 2,552	Re: Project Cod Fish Nice work men! __________________ R.I.P. Killer 71 10/26/07

02-26-2009, 11:23 AM	#13
LooseCannon Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boiling Springs, PA Posts: 391	Re: Project Cod Fish eb - did you use filler rod to reduce the door gap?

02-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#14
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish Rob, sorry no update yesterday. I had kid duty and my son wasn't feeling well. Here are some shots of the rocker and fuel filler fill in. Just about done with this side. Attached Images

02-26-2009, 08:45 PM	#16
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Cod Fish looks great EB i like the video. Really starting to take shape now!

02-26-2009, 07:20 PM	#17
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish LooseCannon, yes I welded 1/8 inch rod all the way down the edge of the door to close the gap.........Just kidding. I needed about an inch and a half of 3/16 at the "B" pillar about where the drip rail ends. The rest of the gap was good.



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02-27-2009, 03:43 AM	#18
project 67 sub Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: san bernardino ca. everywhere Posts: 3,938	Re: Project Cod Fish cabs lookin real good

03-01-2009, 02:45 PM	#19
collins10672 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: bean station tennessee Posts: 398	Re: Project Cod Fish eb i love the work you do you are a master metal man.i would love to tear down a 64-66 cab and go the route you have on this one for rob.i know the only way to get a rustfree cab these days are to build one because the rustfree ones don't exist anymore.keep up the good work.

03-01-2009, 07:37 PM	#20
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Re: Project Cod Fish Thanks for the kind words. I know what you mean about rust free cabs.

03-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#21
va_tlc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VIRGINIA Posts: 905	Re: Project Cod Fish wow, great work , i liked the looks of the flush mount windows, if your gonna do that would you also remove the drip rail, i think that looks great. again great skills you have, __________________ 1969 rs 1966fastback 1969swbc/10 2006gt 1972swb4x4

03-06-2009, 12:40 AM	#22
Critter Future TOTM Winner Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bulverde, TX Posts: 2,692	Re: Project Cod Fish I haven't decided if eb's work motivates me or makes me want to give up on my own metal work. Either way it looks like awesome work. This is going to be a nice truck! __________________ 72 Chevy CST K5 HIGHLANDER BLAZER Getting a 6.0,NV4500,NP205,14BFF (Currently laying all over the place in little pieces) 72 Chevy swb step-side "LS" 6.0 Here's a build thread of sorts 2002 HD2500 Crew Cab, 8.1L Allison 4x4 Daily Driver Check it out www.lsdyno.com

04-02-2009, 05:01 PM	#24
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,504	Re: Project Cod Fish Not much progress to report on my end it has been raining every other day here. Finally got the one piece windows to Ebfabman..... Long story Maybe he will have update soon.

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