J.M. Laflamme Build

[drivea55]

Here we go...

some pics on getting her back to where she needs to be...

We were very careful on how to mate the new roof back on as to keep everything where it should be.

Man these cabs were different cab to cab... was interesting to see how different they are.

but here we go with pics!!!

[drivea55]

and more...

tomorrow is another day...

this was all accomplished today within 6 or so hours...

plus a lot of coffee breaks! much needed for thinking!

thanks for looking!

Brian

[Kim57]

Wow! That didn't take to long to get back to original.
Kim

[oldman3]

You did a nice job on the new roof. To bad you couldn't work out the glass deal on the old one.....Jim

[_Ogre]

dang that was quick
nice work

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Wow! That didn't take to long to get back to original.
Kim

Originally Posted by oldman3

You did a nice job on the new roof. To bad you couldn't work out the glass deal on the old one.....Jim

Originally Posted by _Ogre

dang that was quick
nice work

Thanks guys, it really bothered me that we had to do this. So, it was best to dig in, get a game plan and just... get er done!

Brian
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[lowdownstar]

All i can say is wow Brain you kicked butt! Nice job



Ray

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by lowdownstar

All i can say is wow Brain you kicked butt! Nice job



Ray

Thanks Ray! Much appreciated.

Brian
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[drivea55]

Getting a little closer...

Ordered a windshield today, We were able to save the rear glass out of the donor cab. Hopefully it will reinstall without any issues.

enjoy!

Brian

[oldman3]

Glass looks great....Jim

[lowdownstar]

Looks great Brian, you do some really nice work! Maybe you'll get lucky with the doors, i have my fingers crossed....



Ray

[_Ogre]

good to see the glass in it
onward...

[drivea55]

took her out for sun on Sunday... drove her around the yard for a bit.

I am still trying to get used to the full windshield look.

enjoy

[Kim57]

That looks pretty wild.
Reminds me of an old dirt track car.
Kim

[_Ogre]

looks good. did you un-chop the door or find a spare?

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

looks good. did you un-chop the door or find a spare?

The donor cab came with doors. The bottoms were shot, surprise i know. So i cut the frames off, sand blasted them and started fitting the pass. Side.

Figured it was easier to replace the whole upper frame then to pc. The pieces back on.
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[Maximus]

Sorry to hear the glass issue came up!! looks like 'improvise and overcome' is prevailing - nice work!

since all is already said-and-done - for my 2cents, I think it looks better now - the truck looked like a short chubby kid with a chop top

[my55chevy3100]

i must say, i am impressed lol i remember when i first signed onto this forum and you were in the beginning stages with this build...i am currently now 3 months from graduating U.T.I and finally starting mine...if you remember all i have done since i got my 55 advanced was put the nose on it for pictures, but im currently looking for an s10 frame to kick things off...what is your take on that because i see you used a 1500 and interceptor rear end but i dont have fabricating skills

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Sorry to hear the glass issue came up!! looks like 'improvise and overcome' is prevailing - nice work!

since all is already said-and-done - for my 2cents, I think it looks better now - the truck looked like a short chubby kid with a chop top

Thanks Man!!! I am glad its over and done with.

Originally Posted by my55chevy3100

i must say, i am impressed lol i remember when i first signed onto this forum and you were in the beginning stages with this build...i am currently now 3 months from graduating U.T.I and finally starting mine...if you remember all i have done since i got my 55 advanced was put the nose on it for pictures, but im currently looking for an s10 frame to kick things off...what is your take on that because i see you used a 1500 and interceptor rear end but i dont have fabricating skills

A lot of people use s10 frame swaps on AD trucks. s10 chassis are too small for TF trucks that is why I had to use a full size truck chassis. Do your homework and you will be able to get an s10 under her. I will be watchin for progress on your thread! good luck!!!

My doors are hung and fitted rather well. I am taking a couple month break on the project right now for some r&r and thinkin about what's next.

[drivea55]

was hoping to take a break for a bit until i get the phone call of calls...

Well after my Uncle saying my build was now in HIS way... it was time to trailer her back home and make due with what we have.

did what I could to make it work off my 1 car garage, went to tractor supply and put up a temp. addition.

now that we are settled again and prepped for winter, it is time to start fitting the front fenders.

I made all the cut outs for the headlight buckets and marker lights. The nose fits ok but now finding these fiberglass fenders are being a tad of a pain to fit.

here are a couple cell pics, sorry for quality but for inspiration i just had to update this build.

enjoy! and keep up the good work you all!

Brian

[waybad]

looks killer Brian.. keep pounding away..

[Kim57]

Looks good.
Kim

[chevyboy73]

wow lots of work to go back! I have never cared for the chop but anyways looks like it'll be fun!

[drivea55]

thanks guys for the props!

more to come...

[waybad]

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