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Ram-Man · 12-19-2010, 09:46 PM

Bolted on some of the sheetmetal that I plan on using to see how it was going to look. Thought I'd share some pics because I like threads with pics

bcutt · 12-19-2010, 09:59 PM

Looks good, i like the wheels. Who makes those?

VA72C10 · 12-19-2010, 10:00 PM

very nice! Looks like a lot of nice original sheetmetal...should help when alignment time for the panels happens...

shade67 · 12-19-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

very nice! Looks like a lot of nice original sheetmetal...should help when alignment time for the panels happens...

Actually the best time to align the panels is the point he is at now! so you can make the gaps right by whatever means necessary-welding onto edges or bending /tweeking corners and hinges. I'm at that stage as well. It's easier to do now then after the pretty is on! when they were built close was good enough!

VA72C10 · 12-19-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by shade67

Actually the best time to align the panels is the point he is at now! so you can make the gaps right by whatever means necessary-welding onto edges or bending /tweeking corners and hinges. I'm at that stage as well. It's easier to do now then after the pretty is on! when they were built close was good enough!

just thought this was a temporary fitment before final just to get some inspiration...

STOCKISH · 12-19-2010, 10:32 PM

Looks killer. Cant wait to see it in color!

legendary · 12-19-2010, 11:05 PM

this is exciting - I agree....get it figured out now!

67chevy1series · 12-19-2010, 11:28 PM

did that passenger fender come from cali or a board member named extd56

68GMCCustom · 12-20-2010, 12:32 AM

lookin good...I'm partial to the '67-'68 Chevy front end.

May I say one thing w/o offending you? I don't know how you came upon the air filter on your truck....but if nobody has told you, you might want to replace it?
That design filter.....which has been built for many years regardless...tends to be a bit of a firestarter. One good backfire...or two.... and that foam saturates with gas...and then a little spark and it will light right up!

Maybe thats why marine "air cleaners" use a bunch of round metal plates stacked together as a filter...instead of running an automotive style "air filter" that has foam or paper...csince you sure don't want a fire on a boat.

Don't feel bad tho...I didn't know abouth them either and bought a '72 C10 that had one on it. A buddy of mine saw it and told me about them, and suggested I replace it.

Ram-Man · 12-20-2010, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bcutt

Looks good, i like the wheels. Who makes those?

MB Wheels "Gunner 5" from tires.com

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

did that passenger fender come from cali or a board member named extd56

Yes it did. I have a wtb add for a different one. This one is rust free but has several issues with it so I'm hoping to find a better one.

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

lookin good...I'm partial to the '67-'68 Chevy front end.

May I say one thing w/o offending you? I don't know how you came upon the air filter on your truck....but if nobody has told you, you might want to replace it?
That design filter.....which has been built for many years regardless...tends to be a bit of a firestarter. One good backfire...or two.... and that foam saturates with gas...and then a little spark and it will light right up!

Maybe thats why marine "air cleaners" use a bunch of round metal plates stacked together as a filter...instead of running an automotive style "air filter" that has foam or paper...csince you sure don't want a fire on a boat.

Don't feel bad tho...I didn't know abouth them either and bought a '72 C10 that had one on it. A buddy of mine saw it and told me about them, and suggested I replace it.

Makes total sense. I hadn't heard that but I see the potential problem with it. I actually bought it at a garage sale new in the box for $2. I guess the seller was warned also.

treveiger · 12-20-2010, 09:14 AM

With the air filter whats the worse that can happen

. I always say that to people just to see there response

. The air filter looks cool though...
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12-19-2010, 09:46 PM	#1
Ram-Man Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 943	Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! Bolted on some of the sheetmetal that I plan on using to see how it was going to look. Thought I'd share some pics because I like threads with pics Attached Images __________________ Porterbuilt 8 Lugger http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691739

12-19-2010, 09:59 PM	#2
bcutt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North GA Posts: 400	Re: Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! Looks good, i like the wheels. Who makes those? __________________ "Some of my finest hours have been spent on my back veranda, smoking hemp and observing as far as my eye can see." - Thomas Jefferson 72 C10 SWB "Work in Progress"

12-19-2010, 10:00 PM	#3
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! very nice! Looks like a lot of nice original sheetmetal...should help when alignment time for the panels happens... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-19-2010, 10:32 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! Looks killer. Cant wait to see it in color! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-19-2010, 11:05 PM	#7
legendary Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 154	Re: Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! this is exciting - I agree....get it figured out now! __________________ Best Regards, Leon 1970 C/10 LWB Cummins Turbo - Build in Progress Many other toys as well...

12-19-2010, 11:28 PM	#8
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! did that passenger fender come from cali or a board member named extd56

12-20-2010, 12:32 AM	#9
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! lookin good...I'm partial to the '67-'68 Chevy front end. May I say one thing w/o offending you? I don't know how you came upon the air filter on your truck....but if nobody has told you, you might want to replace it? That design filter.....which has been built for many years regardless...tends to be a bit of a firestarter. One good backfire...or two.... and that foam saturates with gas...and then a little spark and it will light right up! Maybe thats why marine "air cleaners" use a bunch of round metal plates stacked together as a filter...instead of running an automotive style "air filter" that has foam or paper...csince you sure don't want a fire on a boat. Don't feel bad tho...I didn't know abouth them either and bought a '72 C10 that had one on it. A buddy of mine saw it and told me about them, and suggested I replace it. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

12-20-2010, 09:14 AM	#11
treveiger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Dakota Posts: 4,093	Re: Sheetmetal test fit for inspiration! With the air filter whats the worse that can happen. I always say that to people just to see there response . The air filter looks cool though... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1969 Chevy c20(Miss Hackjob)



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