Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 - Page 12 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jlaird · 07-17-2009, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by BACKYARD88

Man, I guess I need to start over. That makes my truck look like a hack job

Funny you say that, because I want to start over after seeing all this cool stuff come out from Porterbuilt and Suicide Doors. I've been working on this thing so long, the only thing that was available when I was doing my chassis was the Dropmember which at the time I thought was too expensive. Looking back, I should have dropped the coin. Well at least I can say that I fabricated everything myself vs. buying stuff.

jgh64pkup · 07-17-2009, 11:05 PM

thanks for the link

chevy_mike · 07-17-2009, 02:52 PM

I have to say that is the cleanest line work I have ever seen. Great job!!!!

Keep up the great work on this build.

au03z71 · 07-17-2009, 04:35 PM

That's some excellent work! I planned on hard-lining mine but DOT tubing is so easy, so I put it off to a later date for functionality's sake.

jlaird · 09-07-2009, 04:34 PM

I need your opinions. I am in the middle of smoothing my firewall. I will post more pics later, but wanted to run these by you first. I had planned to do some kind of recessed panels in the firewall but cant decide if I like it. Here are three pics, one just plain and smooth, one with a single recessed area, and one with two recessed panels. Let me know if you like any of these OR if you have any ideas. Suggestions welcome!! Oh, btw, these are photoshopped over my piece of poster board template.

jgh64pkup · 09-07-2009, 04:39 PM

i like the double recessed one

my67chevytruck · 07-17-2009, 04:41 PM

great work...

68 Quad C10 · 07-17-2009, 05:44 PM

looking great, just ran through your post and i like what you have done

**kev2809** · 07-17-2009, 08:44 PM

man that is some detail with those hard lines. looks great. if you dont mind telling, how much was all the hard line, and how much feet (approx.) did you use of it?

jlaird · 07-17-2009, 10:20 PM

Thanks guys for all the compliments!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgh64pkup

cool build
where did you get the valve covers

They are from CFR performance. I had a guy on here powder coat them for me the wrinkle black. They came polished aluminum from CFR. Here is a link.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kev2809

man that is some detail with those hard lines. looks great. if you dont mind telling, how much was all the hard line, and how much feet (approx.) did you use of it?

For the brake lines, I ordered 4 or 5 6ft lengths. It cost $17.70 per 6ft length at inline tube.

*Dylan · 07-17-2009, 11:20 PM

Nice build!

Blitz · 08-02-2009, 10:23 PM

Good grief. Some of this stuff looks like a factory build. Very nice work. An inspiration to many of us.

nuke1 · 09-07-2009, 06:15 PM

Jlaird if you look at my firewall, it is smoothed, something to compare to. I really like the double recessed one, just gives it a little depth, nicely done in my opinion. BTW the lines turned out frickin amazing, gonna be good when done!

tiggamonsta · 09-07-2009, 07:02 PM

x3 on the double recess

Blitz · 09-07-2009, 07:46 PM

I vote single recessed.

babyblueoval · 09-07-2009, 07:53 PM

Ok, I'm gonna be a wimp on this one.
I like the recess but can't decide which one I like better.
I like the smooth also though.

Go ahead, bash me for being undecisive.

lol

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-07-2009, 08:17 PM

Single..

BigShoe24 · 09-07-2009, 09:12 PM

Another Vote for the Single, Builds looking great.

FnLow69 · 09-07-2009, 09:30 PM

single or smooth, the double recess is alittle to busy....

jlaird · 09-07-2009, 10:04 PM

thanks for all the replies. Now you really have me wondering. Here are a couple of my inspiration pics I found over at the HAMB. Some awesome stuff!

SCOTI · 09-07-2009, 10:59 PM

Single. Simplify . . ....

brian69longbed · 09-07-2009, 11:00 PM

dude truck is coming along great. i like the idea with the rear bag mounts i was kinda stuck there but now not so much ha ha. i really can't wait til i have my chassis in the garage with engine and trans like you have yours. keep up the good work!

ShowSS12 · 09-07-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

thanks for all the replies. Now you really have me wondering. Here are a couple of my inspiration pics I found over at the HAMB. Some awesome stuff!

WOW.... you got a link to the thread?

jlaird · 09-07-2009, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShowSS12

WOW.... you got a link to the thread?

yup here it is. Have fun!

smashingchuck · 10-08-2009, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlaird

yup here it is. Have fun!

Awesome thread!!

I vote single or smooth. I also think that if you are to do one on the driver side it should be reciprocated on the passenger side.

07-17-2009, 11:05 PM	#2
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 thanks for the link __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

07-17-2009, 02:52 PM	#3
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 I have to say that is the cleanest line work I have ever seen. Great job!!!! Keep up the great work on this build. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-17-2009, 04:35 PM	#4
au03z71 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: alabama Posts: 647	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 That's some excellent work! I planned on hard-lining mine but DOT tubing is so easy, so I put it off to a later date for functionality's sake.

09-07-2009, 04:34 PM	#5
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 I need your opinions. I am in the middle of smoothing my firewall. I will post more pics later, but wanted to run these by you first. I had planned to do some kind of recessed panels in the firewall but cant decide if I like it. Here are three pics, one just plain and smooth, one with a single recessed area, and one with two recessed panels. Let me know if you like any of these OR if you have any ideas. Suggestions welcome!! Oh, btw, these are photoshopped over my piece of poster board template. Attached Images

09-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 i like the double recessed one __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside Last edited by jgh64pkup; 09-07-2009 at 06:26 PM.

07-17-2009, 04:41 PM	#7
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 great work... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

07-17-2009, 05:44 PM	#8
68 Quad C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Idaho Falls Posts: 324	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 looking great, just ran through your post and i like what you have done __________________ http://www.tandscustomcars.com/ My Quad Cab build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=352342 IT"S GOT A ROOF NOW WHOO HOO!!!! 65 GTO Build (If you wanna check it out) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post4503040

07-17-2009, 08:44 PM	#9
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,172	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 man that is some detail with those hard lines. looks great. if you dont mind telling, how much was all the hard line, and how much feet (approx.) did you use of it?

07-17-2009, 11:20 PM	#11
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Nice build! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

08-02-2009, 10:23 PM	#12
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Good grief. Some of this stuff looks like a factory build. Very nice work. An inspiration to many of us.

09-07-2009, 06:15 PM	#13
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Jlaird if you look at my firewall, it is smoothed, something to compare to. I really like the double recessed one, just gives it a little depth, nicely done in my opinion. BTW the lines turned out frickin amazing, gonna be good when done! Attached Images __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587 Last edited by nuke1; 09-07-2009 at 06:50 PM.

09-07-2009, 07:02 PM	#14
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 x3 on the double recess

09-07-2009, 07:46 PM	#15
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 I vote single recessed.

09-07-2009, 07:53 PM	#16
babyblueoval Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 835	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Ok, I'm gonna be a wimp on this one. I like the recess but can't decide which one I like better. I like the smooth also though. Go ahead, bash me for being undecisive. lol __________________ Jim '71 Blazer-Porterbuilt Dropmember C4/LS1/6L80E '57 VW beetle - Oct. 2006 Hot VW's pg. 87 - 350hp intercooled, turbocharged, EFI 2.3liter and 5spd in the works '87 BMW 325i - daily driver

09-07-2009, 08:17 PM	#17
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09-07-2009, 09:12 PM	#18
BigShoe24 True Addiction Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: FTL Posts: 415	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Another Vote for the Single, Builds looking great. __________________ RCC

09-07-2009, 09:30 PM	#19
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09-07-2009, 10:04 PM	#20
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 thanks for all the replies. Now you really have me wondering. Here are a couple of my inspiration pics I found over at the HAMB. Some awesome stuff! Attached Images

09-07-2009, 10:59 PM	#21
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,028	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 Single. Simplify . . .... __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

09-07-2009, 11:00 PM	#22
brian69longbed Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: chino ca Posts: 215	Re: Project: Bad Bagged '68.5 dude truck is coming along great. i like the idea with the rear bag mounts i was kinda stuck there but now not so much ha ha. i really can't wait til i have my chassis in the garage with engine and trans like you have yours. keep up the good work! __________________ 69' 1/2 ton LONGBED__ _______ \|__\__ \|__(O)______(O)] My build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=354115

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