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fryco · 07-24-2009, 04:14 PM

i'm hijacking your page twiggy,

well here goes, 1st pic shows the fit issue i had. 10min and a cutoff wheel, no more fit problem. 2nd pic the underside as requested. its bare glass no gel. i'm thinking i saw a liner on us products website for the underside, you can't gelcoat on both sides (i don't think). 3rd pic starting to wonder if the shape of my headers is gunna burn the hood, or at least over heat. should be enough air space (again, i think) 4th pic look @ the hood (not rat on the phone) thats day light shine'n threw! i thought it was junk, and i had to drive out to cali, the kick some a**. but once the glass guy stopped by, he said it was fine. he said they just sanded though the gel and the resin that was used didn't have a dye in the catalist, wasn't thin, just transpartent. fit is not good though. somthings up i have the panel pounder coming over this weekend 2 see if i didn't aline right, or if its the hood. i think its the part, just seems to wide.

starting to think this projects never gunna end....

as for the steel hood, i forgot to get pics of it. i will.. the deal i made twiggy is good to anybody.. AS LONG AS you pick it up, and twiggy doesn't want it. i spend the time to create for him, i understand his position. otherwise i don't want 2 mess with shipping somthing that big..

1Bad62Pro/Street · 07-24-2009, 05:58 PM

That looks like what the sent me! Have you seen my pics? Bought my 6 inch from the same Jokers!

Strodder · 07-24-2009, 08:10 PM

A guy down the block bought a SS fiberglass cowl induction type hood scoop. He had it glassed to his Pinto steel hood. It looks like it will work, and looks great. I wonder how it will hold up and if it will crack. I'll keep an eye on it, but so far it's not cracking.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 07-24-2009, 09:52 PM

Not bad with the exception of the rear of the cowl. Atleast they gelcoated it. US Body didn't even do that.

fryco · 07-25-2009, 10:32 AM

sorry about jacking your thread one more time...

(those clear spots are not weak, or thin... just transpartent... as it was explained to me, by a friend)

i still can understand why there isn't more that two places to get a hood from for these trucks... looks like theres room for competion!!!

Mordachai · 07-25-2009, 02:33 PM

fryco- that looks workable, alot better than twiggy's an some other 'junk' I've seen. you're saying it's wider than it should be really throws me, because ususally people have an issue with the shrinkage of glass, making the part to small, and gaps too big... not often do ya hear of them being wider than they should be. it does look like it's bonded well, how's the surface finish?

and yeah, just cause you can see light through fiberglass doesn't mean it weak, it's a common misunderstanding. I have a sample of high end S-glass, it's not even 1/4" thick, by an inch wide and 6-8" long. There is no way that any human could bend/twist or break it. I've even smashed it with a hammer and no noticeable damage whatsoever. and you can see right through it!!!

Twiggy I think you're a little bit everyday idea is a good one. it'll make the job less tedious doing a little at a time, and before ya know it it'll be done

TwiggyTheDrummer · 12-02-2009, 08:14 PM

Man, the things still not painted. Hood's done, just have to lay the CoolIt in and stick it. Ran into a problem with the bed supports and the gas tank but it will hopefully be in paint by Christmas.

**Captainfab** · 12-03-2009, 02:11 AM

Glad to hear an update.....been wondering what happend to ya.

Sometimes things just seem to take forever, but they're worth it in the end.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 12-03-2009, 07:24 PM

Thanks Cap. I did manage to get a job at one of the local Lowe's stores though so that's taking most of my time.

Strodder · 12-03-2009, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Thanks Cap. I did manage to get a job at one of the local Lowe's stores though so that's taking most of my time.

Damn corporate business's. They work your a** off, and don't give a sh*t about you. A guy I know works at Auto Zone, and he gets 1 Holiday off a year. Christmas... woopee.

**Captainfab** · 12-04-2009, 01:50 AM

Hey that's great.

At least you've got a job. That's more than a lot of people have these days.

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Thanks Cap. I did manage to get a job at one of the local Lowe's stores though so that's taking most of my time.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 12-03-2009, 09:49 PM

Man, I love it though. I sell tools and hardware. Plus the discount on tools helps too. Sometimes I wouldn't mind more time to do whatever I feel like but the money helps alot too. No complaints here. Plus the people that I work with are pretty cool and management really does do whatever they can to help. I'm guaranteed Christmas and Thanksgiving off and I am pretty good with the scheduling.

Strodder · 12-03-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Man, I love it though. I sell tools and hardware. Plus the discount on tools helps too. Sometimes I wouldn't mind more time to do whatever I feel like but the money helps alot too. No complaints here. Plus the people that I work with are pretty cool and management really does do whatever they can to help. I'm guaranteed Christmas and Thanksgiving off and I am pretty good with the scheduling.

I'm at the age that work gets in the way.

4dranch · 12-04-2009, 08:28 AM

Glad to see your back on here..
Now get busy.

Strodder · 12-04-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Glad to see your back on here..
Now get busy.

Boy you sure are BOSSY

4dranch · 12-04-2009, 01:34 PM

my bad....But,you didn't tell him.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 12-05-2009, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

I'm at the age that work gets in the way.

I love having a paycheck though. That's a very nice feeling.

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Hey that's great.

At least you've got a job. That's more than a lot of people have these days.

Exactly.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Glad to see your back on here..
Now get busy.

Man, I am busy. But soon it will be busy on the truck.

Strodder · 12-05-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

I love having a paycheck though. That's a very nice feeling.

I still get a pay check, but I already worked for it from Snap-On, and SS.

Plus my side work.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 12-05-2009, 06:53 PM

Man, I definitely wouldn't mind getting on with Snap-On.

Strodder · 12-09-2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Man, I definitely wouldn't mind getting on with Snap-On.

I get a retirement from Snap-On. I only worked for them for 9 years, and was fully invested. They have excellent bennies. I wasn't a Tool Dealer, but a Tech Rep that Demoed, sold, and trained how to use Snap-On Diagnostic shop equipment. I worked for the company. The Franchised Tool Dealers don't have the same benefit's.
Wish I never left. I was one of the top Reps in So Cal. Oh well I'm in a better place in my life right now.

jgh64pkup · 12-31-2009, 12:38 AM

we need some updated pics i know you have some

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-05-2010, 12:19 PM

I'll try and snap some today if I have the gas to make it over there.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-24-2010, 10:08 PM

Got some stuff done today!

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-24-2010, 10:10 PM

TwiggyTheDrummer · 01-25-2010, 11:23 PM

Unfortunately, I've been spending way too much time sharing a seat with my ass instead of a wrench with my hand. Finally got some days off of work and school along with the actual motivation to try and get this thing done. I've got to finish up the underside of the hood (heat shield and paint) along with getting the final assembly together for paint. Once the trucks painted here in the next few weeks it's going to the local tire store to have the wheel studs, brake work, and wheels/tires put on. Then it's on to the house for all of the mechanical/finish work and the interior/stereo. But I'm sure that it won't be nearly as quick as that sounds. I've got a stainless flush-mount gas cap on the way from Horkey's and have a few tings that I hope I can get my hands on here soon too.

07-24-2009, 04:14 PM	#1
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: My Truck i'm hijacking your page twiggy, well here goes, 1st pic shows the fit issue i had. 10min and a cutoff wheel, no more fit problem. 2nd pic the underside as requested. its bare glass no gel. i'm thinking i saw a liner on us products website for the underside, you can't gelcoat on both sides (i don't think). 3rd pic starting to wonder if the shape of my headers is gunna burn the hood, or at least over heat. should be enough air space (again, i think) 4th pic look @ the hood (not rat on the phone) thats day light shine'n threw! i thought it was junk, and i had to drive out to cali, the kick some a**. but once the glass guy stopped by, he said it was fine. he said they just sanded though the gel and the resin that was used didn't have a dye in the catalist, wasn't thin, just transpartent. fit is not good though. somthings up i have the panel pounder coming over this weekend 2 see if i didn't aline right, or if its the hood. i think its the part, just seems to wide. starting to think this projects never gunna end.... as for the steel hood, i forgot to get pics of it. i will.. the deal i made twiggy is good to anybody.. AS LONG AS you pick it up, and twiggy doesn't want it. i spend the time to create for him, i understand his position. otherwise i don't want 2 mess with shipping somthing that big.. Attached Images

07-24-2009, 05:58 PM	#2
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07-24-2009, 08:10 PM	#3
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: My Truck A guy down the block bought a SS fiberglass cowl induction type hood scoop. He had it glassed to his Pinto steel hood. It looks like it will work, and looks great. I wonder how it will hold up and if it will crack. I'll keep an eye on it, but so far it's not cracking. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

07-24-2009, 09:52 PM	#4
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Not bad with the exception of the rear of the cowl. Atleast they gelcoated it. US Body didn't even do that. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

07-25-2009, 10:32 AM	#5
fryco Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: somewhere,wi Posts: 170	Re: My Truck sorry about jacking your thread one more time... (those clear spots are not weak, or thin... just transpartent... as it was explained to me, by a friend) i still can understand why there isn't more that two places to get a hood from for these trucks... looks like theres room for competion!!!

07-25-2009, 02:33 PM	#6
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: My Truck fryco- that looks workable, alot better than twiggy's an some other 'junk' I've seen. you're saying it's wider than it should be really throws me, because ususally people have an issue with the shrinkage of glass, making the part to small, and gaps too big... not often do ya hear of them being wider than they should be. it does look like it's bonded well, how's the surface finish? and yeah, just cause you can see light through fiberglass doesn't mean it weak, it's a common misunderstanding. I have a sample of high end S-glass, it's not even 1/4" thick, by an inch wide and 6-8" long. There is no way that any human could bend/twist or break it. I've even smashed it with a hammer and no noticeable damage whatsoever. and you can see right through it!!! Twiggy I think you're a little bit everyday idea is a good one. it'll make the job less tedious doing a little at a time, and before ya know it it'll be done __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

12-02-2009, 08:14 PM	#7
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Man, the things still not painted. Hood's done, just have to lay the CoolIt in and stick it. Ran into a problem with the bed supports and the gas tank but it will hopefully be in paint by Christmas. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

12-03-2009, 02:11 AM	#8
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,247	Re: My Truck Glad to hear an update.....been wondering what happend to ya. Sometimes things just seem to take forever, but they're worth it in the end. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-03-2009, 07:24 PM	#9
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Thanks Cap. I did manage to get a job at one of the local Lowe's stores though so that's taking most of my time. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

12-03-2009, 09:49 PM	#12
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Man, I love it though. I sell tools and hardware. Plus the discount on tools helps too. Sometimes I wouldn't mind more time to do whatever I feel like but the money helps alot too. No complaints here. Plus the people that I work with are pretty cool and management really does do whatever they can to help. I'm guaranteed Christmas and Thanksgiving off and I am pretty good with the scheduling. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks Last edited by TwiggyTheDrummer; 12-03-2009 at 09:51 PM.

12-04-2009, 08:28 AM	#14
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: My Truck Glad to see your back on here.. Now get busy. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

12-04-2009, 01:34 PM	#16
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12-05-2009, 06:53 PM	#19
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Man, I definitely wouldn't mind getting on with Snap-On. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

12-31-2009, 12:38 AM	#21
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01-05-2010, 12:19 PM	#22
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck I'll try and snap some today if I have the gas to make it over there. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks



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01-24-2010, 10:08 PM	#23
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck Got some stuff done today! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-24-2010, 10:10 PM	#24
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: My Truck __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

01-25-2010, 11:23 PM	#25
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Updates for the '63! Unfortunately, I've been spending way too much time sharing a seat with my ass instead of a wrench with my hand. Finally got some days off of work and school along with the actual motivation to try and get this thing done. I've got to finish up the underside of the hood (heat shield and paint) along with getting the final assembly together for paint. Once the trucks painted here in the next few weeks it's going to the local tire store to have the wheel studs, brake work, and wheels/tires put on. Then it's on to the house for all of the mechanical/finish work and the interior/stereo. But I'm sure that it won't be nearly as quick as that sounds. I've got a stainless flush-mount gas cap on the way from Horkey's and have a few tings that I hope I can get my hands on here soon too. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

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