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FnLow69 · 09-09-2013, 11:36 PM

Wow I haven't updated this in Months!

Well good news here is an update.

So the next order of business was to tub the firewall...

and done with some clearance...

So after that I hade to move the gauge over about 2 3/4" to center up with were the steering column would be...

Then I pushed it out side to get a good look at everything...

I decide to use the button for the glove box, so I centered it to make it look right

FnLow69 · 09-09-2013, 11:36 PM

Now it was time to start on the front bumper, man this was a big job for just a bumper. Anyways I cut up the front and rear bumpers for a 51 ford car. the ends are from the rear bumper and the middle section is the front. I wanted the contour to run full length.

Here are the pictures

the parts needed...

tacked

once welded you can see the ends don't line up

after some cutting and grinding they do

Next it was time to make mounts

and mounted and smoothed

Continuing with the frontend I started to modify the 54' ford headlight bezels so the were removable. First I TIG welded a tab of stainless to the backside on the bottom to hold it in.

then I bent up a mounting tab for the top for the screw to go into

together, had to add a tack on either side of the tab to keep it from moving around (still need to counter sink the screw hole a little more)

Now I decide to mount the steering column. First up I made a steering column clamp mount

welded one half to the dash

bolted together

and seen from the engine bay

sand lastly I fab a little panel to hold the key switch and headlight switch

Ok now this is up to date! Ill try to not go so long next time...

Thanks for looking, let me know what you all think?

Justin

CURSED GEARS · 09-10-2013, 04:50 AM

Your a metal God! So precise. No miss cuts, then fixing with extra metal and weld. Looks like you cut once to make a perfect match, then welded seemlessly. Its one thing to cut up a old rusty bumper, then weld it to the way you like, but it looks like you started with a new, perfect bumper. That took a pair. Good stuff!

hyatt · 09-10-2013, 09:09 AM

You got some Skills

67ChevyRedneck · 09-10-2013, 09:54 AM

I had to go back to the first few pics to see what it started as, it's changed so much. You have good taste, it's hard to make a dodge look bad ass, and it does.

69CST-V · 09-10-2013, 10:22 AM

I agree with all the previous fella's. Great work.

FnLow69 · 09-11-2013, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CURSED GEARS

Your a metal God! So precise. No miss cuts, then fixing with extra metal and weld. Looks like you cut once to make a perfect match, then welded seemlessly. Its one thing to cut up a old rusty bumper, then weld it to the way you like, but it looks like you started with a new, perfect bumper. That took a pair. Good stuff!

Wow thanks man, however I've made many of mistakes I've just cut them out and or redid them. and the bumpers where pretty good but they were old chrome and were kind of peeling. Thanks again!

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Originally Posted by northern 85

Insane,such nice work! It will be a shame to paint anything.

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Originally Posted by tommys72

Awesome man. .. just awesome
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Originally Posted by hyatt

You got some Skills

Thank you guys very much!

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I had to go back to the first few pics to see what it started as, it's changed so much. You have good taste, it's hard to make a dodge look bad ass, and it does.

thank you very much, yes It has changed a lot

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

I agree with all the previous fella's. Great work.

thank you, how's your build going?

69CST-V · 09-11-2013, 10:21 AM

It should be picking up here in the next few weeks.
Keep posting up those pic's. I have seen lots of great ideas on how to simplify certain processes. Again awesome work.

noonzor · 09-11-2013, 12:01 PM

just awesome, you got skills!!

FnLow69 · 09-11-2013, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 69CST-V

It should be picking up here in the next few weeks.
Keep posting up those pic's. I have seen lots of great ideas on how to simplify certain processes. Again awesome work.

thanks and I will...

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Originally Posted by noonzor

just awesome, you got skills!!

thanks man

Flames97 · 09-12-2013, 12:59 AM

Ok, I've been watching this build from time to time for quite awhile and I really like everything your doing with it. Your work is top notch!!! Love the dash btw.
-Aaron

FnLow69 · 09-13-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Flames97

Ok, I've been watching this build from time to time for quite awhile and I really like everything your doing with it. Your work is top notch!!! Love the dash btw.
-Aaron

Thanks Aaron!

FnLow69 · 11-29-2013, 03:43 AM

I've been working on the inner fenders lately. I wanted them to cover all the suspension to give it a clean look. They were going to be smooth but that just looked to plain. so I came up with a simple design to bead roll into them. The inner fenders utilize factory bolt holes and are completely removable.

Next the steering u-joint was right were the driver side fender needed to go so I decided to make a cover for it.

Here is the firewall support/mount that ties into the lip around the firewall

Well after bead rolling the fenders the firewall now looks to flat so here is my proposed design for it?

Next was time to make the triangle pieces that go under the floor of the cab.

Passenger side

Drivers side

View from inside the fenders

thanks for looking, let me know what you think...

Justin

Flames97 · 11-29-2013, 04:33 PM

Wow, that's coming out really nice. Great work your very talented.

Mr-Jack · 11-29-2013, 10:47 PM

wish I had the know how to do stuff like that...I mean I can cut and bend sheet metal...hell I can even weld it together, but never tried my hand at bead rolling. looks really good and clean, can't wait to see what you do with the firewall and see it all painted and pretty

FnLow69 · 12-01-2013, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Flames97

Wow, that's coming out really nice. Great work your very talented.

thanks you

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Originally Posted by Mr-Jack

wish I had the know how to do stuff like that...I mean I can cut and bend sheet metal...hell I can even weld it together, but never tried my hand at bead rolling. looks really good and clean, can't wait to see what you do with the firewall and see it all painted and pretty

thanks man, I cant wait tell its painted either. Then I can start another project...

Mr-Jack · 12-02-2013, 02:27 PM

well i'm taking notes...are you running a tig on this stuff?

FnLow69 · 12-03-2013, 02:51 AM

thanks, anything I can I try to TIG. The fenders are about 50/50 MIG/TIG, the chop and dash were TIG and the floor was MIG.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-24-2013, 10:14 AM

Nice work justin good to see ya back at it..

FnLow69 · 12-25-2013, 01:14 PM

Thanks

FnLow69 · 01-02-2014, 01:53 AM

Teaser shot from today, Mocking up the bed....

Justin

Flames97 · 01-02-2014, 02:05 AM

Oh yea!!! Looks awesome!!!

FnLow69 · 01-03-2014, 02:15 AM

Thanks Flames97!

FnLow69 · 02-20-2014, 12:42 AM

Well I've been working on the bed for a little bit now, Got the damaged fixed in the rolled part at the rear. Started on the rear bed mounts this last weekend. Next up is the front bed mount and custom front panel support, And lastly I'll be making a new tailgate. Then I'll get into the major reworking of the rear fenders.

Here are the bed tops before.

During

And done with stake pocket holes filled

Here's what I came up with for rear bed mounts

ready to be welded to the bed

More to come hopefully this weekend ill start on the front mount.

Justin

NONHOG · 02-20-2014, 02:12 PM

I wish my brain worked the way yours does. Love how you approach mods and repairs. I'm a bit confused as to how your bed mounts work?

Good thing we have this internet thing. I can now steal ideas from guys like you!

09-09-2013, 11:36 PM	#1
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Wow I haven't updated this in Months! Well good news here is an update. So the next order of business was to tub the firewall... and done with some clearance... So after that I hade to move the gauge over about 2 3/4" to center up with were the steering column would be... Then I pushed it out side to get a good look at everything... I decide to use the button for the glove box, so I centered it to make it look right __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

09-09-2013, 11:36 PM	#2
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Now it was time to start on the front bumper, man this was a big job for just a bumper. Anyways I cut up the front and rear bumpers for a 51 ford car. the ends are from the rear bumper and the middle section is the front. I wanted the contour to run full length. Here are the pictures the parts needed... tacked once welded you can see the ends don't line up after some cutting and grinding they do Next it was time to make mounts and mounted and smoothed Continuing with the frontend I started to modify the 54' ford headlight bezels so the were removable. First I TIG welded a tab of stainless to the backside on the bottom to hold it in. then I bent up a mounting tab for the top for the screw to go into together, had to add a tack on either side of the tab to keep it from moving around (still need to counter sink the screw hole a little more) Now I decide to mount the steering column. First up I made a steering column clamp mount welded one half to the dash bolted together and seen from the engine bay sand lastly I fab a little panel to hold the key switch and headlight switch Ok now this is up to date! Ill try to not go so long next time... Thanks for looking, let me know what you all think? Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean Last edited by FnLow69; 09-10-2013 at 12:03 AM. Reason: more update

09-10-2013, 04:50 AM	#3
CURSED GEARS Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lafayette In. Posts: 252	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Your a metal God! So precise. No miss cuts, then fixing with extra metal and weld. Looks like you cut once to make a perfect match, then welded seemlessly. Its one thing to cut up a old rusty bumper, then weld it to the way you like, but it looks like you started with a new, perfect bumper. That took a pair. Good stuff!

09-10-2013, 09:09 AM	#4
hyatt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: sparta tennessee Posts: 345	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II You got some Skills __________________ 1946 car hauler 1948 surburban 1937 chevy sedan 1940 olds sedan (project) 1967 ss396 chevelle 1999 dually crewcab(24000 miles)

09-10-2013, 09:54 AM	#5
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II I had to go back to the first few pics to see what it started as, it's changed so much. You have good taste, it's hard to make a dodge look bad ass, and it does. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

09-10-2013, 10:22 AM	#6
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II I agree with all the previous fella's. Great work. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

09-11-2013, 10:21 AM	#8
69CST-V Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Piper, KS Posts: 683	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II It should be picking up here in the next few weeks. Keep posting up those pic's. I have seen lots of great ideas on how to simplify certain processes. Again awesome work. __________________ Bryce '69 SWB Fleet Still Under Construction Company Trucks

09-11-2013, 12:01 PM	#9
noonzor Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 818	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II just awesome, you got skills!! __________________ 69 c10 Shortbox Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=360622

09-12-2013, 12:59 AM	#11
Flames97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tonasket, Washington Posts: 316	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Ok, I've been watching this build from time to time for quite awhile and I really like everything your doing with it. Your work is top notch!!! Love the dash btw. -Aaron __________________ -Aaron '15.5 Chevy Duramax LTZ/Z71, LML, CC/SB '77 Chevy K10, 4" lift, 33-12.50, 350/350 '55 Chevy Short Box (In Pieces)MII,4-link,Bagged,383 Stroker,700r4,3.73posi (SOLD) My 55.2 Chevy 3100 Build

11-29-2013, 03:43 AM	#13
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II I've been working on the inner fenders lately. I wanted them to cover all the suspension to give it a clean look. They were going to be smooth but that just looked to plain. so I came up with a simple design to bead roll into them. The inner fenders utilize factory bolt holes and are completely removable. Next the steering u-joint was right were the driver side fender needed to go so I decided to make a cover for it. Here is the firewall support/mount that ties into the lip around the firewall Well after bead rolling the fenders the firewall now looks to flat so here is my proposed design for it? Next was time to make the triangle pieces that go under the floor of the cab. Passenger side Drivers side View from inside the fenders thanks for looking, let me know what you think... Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

11-29-2013, 04:33 PM	#14
Flames97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tonasket, Washington Posts: 316	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Wow, that's coming out really nice. Great work your very talented. __________________ -Aaron '15.5 Chevy Duramax LTZ/Z71, LML, CC/SB '77 Chevy K10, 4" lift, 33-12.50, 350/350 '55 Chevy Short Box (In Pieces)MII,4-link,Bagged,383 Stroker,700r4,3.73posi (SOLD) My 55.2 Chevy 3100 Build

11-29-2013, 10:47 PM	#15
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II wish I had the know how to do stuff like that...I mean I can cut and bend sheet metal...hell I can even weld it together, but never tried my hand at bead rolling. looks really good and clean, can't wait to see what you do with the firewall and see it all painted and pretty __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

12-02-2013, 02:27 PM	#17
Mr-Jack Beer Drink'n Knuckle Dragger Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Eatonville, WA Posts: 493	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II well i'm taking notes...are you running a tig on this stuff? __________________ GOD BLESS MY BROTHERS & SISTERS THAT SERVE WITH US *- 67 GMC Long-Wide* *350/SM420* *My BACON Wrapped Meatloaf Recipe*

12-03-2013, 02:51 AM	#18
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II thanks, anything I can I try to TIG. The fenders are about 50/50 MIG/TIG, the chop and dash were TIG and the floor was MIG. __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

12-24-2013, 10:14 AM	#19
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Nice work justin good to see ya back at it.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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12-25-2013, 01:14 PM	#20
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Thanks __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

01-02-2014, 01:53 AM	#21
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Teaser shot from today, Mocking up the bed.... Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

01-02-2014, 02:05 AM	#22
Flames97 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tonasket, Washington Posts: 316	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Oh yea!!! Looks awesome!!! __________________ -Aaron '15.5 Chevy Duramax LTZ/Z71, LML, CC/SB '77 Chevy K10, 4" lift, 33-12.50, 350/350 '55 Chevy Short Box (In Pieces)MII,4-link,Bagged,383 Stroker,700r4,3.73posi (SOLD) My 55.2 Chevy 3100 Build

01-03-2014, 02:15 AM	#23
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Thanks Flames97! __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

02-20-2014, 12:42 AM	#24
FnLow69 Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 848	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II Well I've been working on the bed for a little bit now, Got the damaged fixed in the rolled part at the rear. Started on the rear bed mounts this last weekend. Next up is the front bed mount and custom front panel support, And lastly I'll be making a new tailgate. Then I'll get into the major reworking of the rear fenders. Here are the bed tops before. During And done with stake pocket holes filled Here's what I came up with for rear bed mounts ready to be welded to the bed More to come hopefully this weekend ill start on the front mount. Justin __________________ [PROJECT] FnLow69- 69 C-10 Full frame & layin' doors [PROJECT] Laidout53 - 53' Dodge Pickup, Full Kustom Build [PROJECT] "Hot Rod" 1931 Model A Bonneville style "Dream as if you'll live forever, Live as if you'll die today" ~ James Dean

02-20-2014, 02:12 PM	#25
NONHOG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Marana, Arizona Posts: 3,446	Re: [PROJECT] Laidout53 Part II I wish my brain worked the way yours does. Love how you approach mods and repairs. I'm a bit confused as to how your bed mounts work? Good thing we have this internet thing. I can now steal ideas from guys like you! __________________ "I feel the need for speed!"... as soon as I am done with my nap.

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