A New 68 Build Thread

[ccracin]

All I can say is my head hurts. Glad we made the mock up to work this out on the bench. I hate welding up misplaced holes in a smooth firewall!

[knomadd]

That's a really cool idea.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by knomadd

That's a really cool idea.

Thanks! It worked!

[ccracin]

My headache is a little better. I have to say this is one of the more challenging tasks so far. Fitting 4 hoses into such a tight spot was a challenge. I still have some work to do to figure out the assembly sequence. You see, there still isn't a dash in the thing yet. I guess this is as they say HOT RODDING! I'll let the pictures tell the story. Enjoy!



















As always, comments good and bad are welcome!

[jtp67-72]

I like it.....but that tightness got worse on mine...I think u saw i went into the vent box so i could hide under fender and then go up threw slosh tubes to side of core support and then bulkhead again behind headlite....I am still thinking about coming across to center of cab and bulkheading in tunnel area and then frame mounting to the front...we will see......looks good,,,,,,jim

[ccracin]

I almost did that too Jim. But, we decided to add some trim panels under the hood so we decided to do this since you won't see the lines anyway. I didn't want to have to take the inner fender out to get to the lines. I'm sure I'll find another speed bump as we go! Lol there are so many ways to skin these cats. Glad you're back at it. We may get done about the same time!

[downbytheriver]

I'm from trafford, so it's good to see some hometown boys doing something this nice!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by downbytheriver

I'm from trafford, so it's good to see some hometown boys doing something this nice!

Thanks for the compliment!

[ccracin]

We got some more done this past week. So let's see if I can give you an idea of direction we are going. I made sample panels for my Dad to look at. Some with beads, some with the bead rolled recesses that are very popular now. In the end he likes simple, smooth and angular. So here is the direction he decided on. I already posted the Rad close out panels.





The next panel was the Radiator cover. So, some clicks on the keyboard and a detailed drawing along with a full size template were in order.





Center punch through the template and connect the dots. Cut on red and bend on blue!



All cut out!

[ccracin]

Then it was time to see how the new Baileigh Electromagnetic Brake worked. Wow, I love it! I'll let the pictures tell the story.















That would have taken a huge Box/Pan Brake to do.

[ccracin]

A few tack welds and some trimming and my Dad is a happy guy! So far so good!





As always comments are welcome. Good or Bad! Thanks for looking.

[72BlckButy]

Awesome work.

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Sheet metal work looks great.. That upper hose looks like it maybe a p.i.t.a. to get installed? What are you going to do about the radiator cap I hope you come up with something trick and not just a hole in that beautiful metal work? I sure that as with everything else on the build you will nail it..

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Sheet metal work looks great.. That upper hose looks like it maybe a p.i.t.a. to get installed? What are you going to do about the radiator cap I hope you come up with something trick and not just a hole in that beautiful metal work? I sure that as with everything else on the build you will nail it..

Thanks man. It is possible with the cover on, but hopefully I will only have to deal with it with the cover off. But in an emergency, it will go on and off with ok access to the clamp. I'm still deciding on the access to the rad. cap. I have a few ideas, we'll see what happens. Lol. Thanks again for the kind words!

[69CST-V]

Very nice fab work. Looks great.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Very nice fab work. Looks great.

Thanks very much!

[ccracin]

It's about time for the look of the pile of parts to change. I told Dad we need a motivator, let's put a bumper on this thing. We ordered the bumper from Brothers Trucks. So what's the first thing you do with a nice shiny new part, YEP cut it up! After the first test fit, the "V" shape of the bumper didn't match the shape of the front of the truck. So, a slice here a slice there, some accurately placed force and some welds and shazam!











But, Eeeeewww look at the ends of that bumper flapping out there!

[ccracin]

This will never do!







Time for a little nip and tuck.











Much Better!







Mission Accomplished! It's actually looking like a truck again. A little more welding, grinding, filing and sanding and you will never know it was cut!

Thanks for looking, as always comments welcome!

[knomadd]

Nice bumper mods!

[sduckworth13]

Nice job Chad on the bumper, that does look much better. Trucks coming along nice.

[jtp67-72]

just what it needed...........I'll file that mod away!!...........jim

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

just what it needed...........I'll file that mod away!!...........jim

Thanks Jim! Make sure you let me know how the cowl mod goes with Scott's. I'm really looking to save some time!

[jtp67-72]

Originally Posted by ccracin

Thanks Jim! Make sure you let me know how the cowl mod goes with Scott's. I'm really looking to save some time!

Says it will be back on the brown truck next monday....not cheap but if u look at it from a time and TOOL mindset ...its worth it.....u have more access and talent with metal workin tools than me.....will show pics when returned...told justin i would like to buy a cab out there and have it shipped to him for roof mods...his response was "hell give me a week and i'll have one here for you" !!

Gotta love the guys that SEE the money to be made and WILLING to deliver the product!....Wish your President could get that in his head!!!...........jim

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Says it will be back on the brown truck next monday....not cheap but if u look at it from a time and TOOL mindset ...its worth it.....u have more access and talent with metal workin tools than me.....will show pics when returned...told justin i would like to buy a cab out there and have it shipped to him for roof mods...his response was "hell give me a week and i'll have one here for you" !!

Gotta love the guys that SEE the money to be made and WILLING to deliver the product!....Wish your President could get that in his head!!!...........jim

I know what you mean. I don't know about more talent, you are doing some cool stuff! The tools is actually what you just said. In some cases we buy the tool rather than pay to have the part made. We figure once we have the tool we'll always have it. The question is, will I be able to use the tool? Lol. The reason I asked about this is, we don't have an English wheel or planishing hammer. (Yet). I think that's what you need to make the filler pieces correctly. What's the cost?

Justin really seems to have the drive and makes it his priority to satisfy his customers. I think you'll be happy! Message me your number, we should stay in touch!

[67ctener]

Beautiful driveline. I like the bumper mods, you should start mass producing those