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slick copper · 03-08-2012, 05:46 AM

Sweet idea man! I'm sure you'll get it tweaked to you liking. Always do. I agree that polished ss shotgun style sticking out of the hood against that black is gonna be bad @$$!

(joey) · 03-08-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by smoknbarrels

geez, you sure have some awesome fab skills!! I can't believe how much work you've done on this thing! gotta see how this ends up. that shotgun intake is gonna look killer.

it was a ton of work.but i loved almost every minute of it.now its getting close to complete enough to drive im not sure what i will do with my spare time.hmmmmmmmmm

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Originally Posted by slick copper

Sweet idea man! I'm sure you'll get it tweaked to you liking. Always do. I agree that polished ss shotgun style sticking out of the hood against that black is gonna be bad @$$!

i had some time to play around with it after work before the wife picked me up.i grew a set and started cutting the hood a little at a time until the double barrel stuck through.but it still needs some tweaking.the front sits a little too high and i have to shift it to the left a little.but not bad for a 20 min hack job.i should have time tomorrow to adjust it then on with the polishing.it should look good all said and done.heres a couple teaser pics

68GMCCustom · 03-08-2012, 07:30 PM

yeah....needs dropping a bit in the front, but looks great!

**oldman3** · 03-08-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

yeah....needs dropping a bit in the front, but looks great!

X2, if you could get the two barrels about level with the front of the hood opening, yes, no, I'm sure you will get it right.

....Jim

slick copper · 03-09-2012, 07:24 AM

Cool!

(joey) · 03-09-2012, 05:54 PM

i did a little more tweaking and fine tuning today.with so many wires and hoses being housed under the cover it was a pain to get it adjusted right.so i dropped the front down as much as i can and moved it to the side more.i also had to shift the front clip to the passenger side a little to square it up with the hood.so now on with the hours of sand/polishing

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-09-2012, 06:48 PM

Nice shotgun inspired scoop/..

**oldman3** · 03-09-2012, 09:22 PM

I think it looks a lot better, nice job....Jim

72blueshark · 03-09-2012, 10:58 PM

beautiful build, your fabrication is amazing, do you mind if we ask what you do for a living?

(joey) · 03-10-2012, 08:09 AM

thanks guys.as soon as i get it polished like chrome i will snap another pic.
dont mind at all blueshark.im a welder but grew up doing body work with my father since i was knee high.

(joey) · 03-11-2012, 03:00 PM

back at it today.this morning i was able to get the bed floor completely welded and buffed smooth ready for primer.now i can start making my front bed panel/compartment.then this afternoon i hand sanded my hillbilly engineered scoop until my arm was ready to fall off then it was on with the polishing.it has some low spots where it was tacked on the underside but when i was done polishing they didnt look nearly as bad.i still have some areas that need attention but i will wait for the final round because im sure its going to get dinged up.here is a couple of pics

**oldman3** · 03-11-2012, 06:55 PM

Looks absolutely great....Jim

68GMCCustom · 03-11-2012, 07:06 PM

wow that polished up nice! I know how HARD it is to polish stainless.

(joey) · 03-12-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

wow that polished up nice! I know how HARD it is to polish stainless.

yeah i was impressed by the finish.i polished alot of aluminum before which was way easier to get rid of flaws but the result if the stainless was worth the hours of sanding

**67cheby** · 03-11-2012, 08:06 PM

Great job
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slick copper · 03-12-2012, 12:44 AM

That scoop turned out nice man! You lowered the front of it some didn't you? Are you using a stock bed front to start with?

(joey) · 03-12-2012, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by slick copper

That scoop turned out nice man! You lowered the front of it some didn't you? Are you using a stock bed front to start with?

yeah man i lowered it as much as i could.im going to bring the back up a little to even it out a bit.im scraping the bed front and building one from scratch.should look good

Tinkermc · 03-11-2012, 10:45 PM

I just read it all from front to back. Real good work and a good mind How long did it take to get from A to here? Keep up the challenge, results are GREAT

(joey) · 03-12-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Tinkermc

I just read it all from front to back. Real good work and a good mind How long did it take to get from A to here? Keep up the challenge, results are GREAT

thanks for checking it out.i started about 3 years ago with a whole different plan.patch it up here and there spend about 1000.00 to get it road worthy and drive it.then i stopped for a while and then because of this place i saw the full potential of these trucks. i was hooked big time.to be honest i did most of my build in about a year and a half.some months busier then others.keep checking back.i will keep it interesting

jcaugmented · 03-12-2012, 11:40 AM

very unique! I dig it!

(joey) · 03-12-2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Looks absolutely great....Jim

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Great job
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Originally Posted by jcaugmented

very unique! I dig it!

as always thanks for the input.i will keep at it and keep the updates rollin as much as i can.

slick copper · 03-14-2012, 06:17 AM

Can't wait to see it!

(joey) · 03-15-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by slick copper

Can't wait to see it!

i should be deep into it next week.i have been busy the last few days.keep checkin

imsuchaman55 · 03-15-2012, 10:18 AM

That scoop turned out nice, stainless is a nightmare to polish. I bet it got nice and hot while you were doing it too. It looks like it was well worth it though!!

(joey) · 03-15-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by imsuchaman55

That scoop turned out nice, stainless is a nightmare to polish. I bet it got nice and hot while you were doing it too. It looks like it was well worth it though!!

hot enough to fry an egg on it haha.but then i would have to polish some more

03-08-2012, 05:46 AM	#1
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Project...praise the lowered Sweet idea man! I'm sure you'll get it tweaked to you liking. Always do. I agree that polished ss shotgun style sticking out of the hood against that black is gonna be bad @$$! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

03-08-2012, 07:30 PM	#3
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project...praise the lowered yeah....needs dropping a bit in the front, but looks great! __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

03-09-2012, 07:24 AM	#5
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Project...praise the lowered Cool! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

03-09-2012, 05:54 PM	#6
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: Project...praise the lowered i did a little more tweaking and fine tuning today.with so many wires and hoses being housed under the cover it was a pain to get it adjusted right.so i dropped the front down as much as i can and moved it to the side more.i also had to shift the front clip to the passenger side a little to square it up with the hood.so now on with the hours of sand/polishing __________________ check out my build (the start of a shaved,channeled,bagged 67 gmc with a 01 gmc frame and drivetrain) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434253

03-09-2012, 06:48 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Project...praise the lowered Nice shotgun inspired scoop/.. __________________ 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..

03-09-2012, 09:22 PM	#8
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project...praise the lowered I think it looks a lot better, nice job....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-09-2012, 10:58 PM	#9
72blueshark Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: phoenix, az Posts: 128	Re: Project...praise the lowered beautiful build, your fabrication is amazing, do you mind if we ask what you do for a living?

03-10-2012, 08:09 AM	#10
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: Project...praise the lowered thanks guys.as soon as i get it polished like chrome i will snap another pic. dont mind at all blueshark.im a welder but grew up doing body work with my father since i was knee high. __________________ check out my build (the start of a shaved,channeled,bagged 67 gmc with a 01 gmc frame and drivetrain) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434253

03-11-2012, 03:00 PM	#11
(joey) Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: halifax nova scotia Posts: 375	Re: Project...praise the lowered back at it today.this morning i was able to get the bed floor completely welded and buffed smooth ready for primer.now i can start making my front bed panel/compartment.then this afternoon i hand sanded my hillbilly engineered scoop until my arm was ready to fall off then it was on with the polishing.it has some low spots where it was tacked on the underside but when i was done polishing they didnt look nearly as bad.i still have some areas that need attention but i will wait for the final round because im sure its going to get dinged up.here is a couple of pics __________________ check out my build (the start of a shaved,channeled,bagged 67 gmc with a 01 gmc frame and drivetrain) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=434253

03-11-2012, 06:55 PM	#12
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project...praise the lowered Looks absolutely great....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-11-2012, 07:06 PM	#13
68GMCCustom Truck and auto performance nut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: McKinney,Texas Posts: 3,848	Re: Project...praise the lowered wow that polished up nice! I know how HARD it is to polish stainless. __________________ Kurt - '68 GMC short step - NIB '09 LY6 6.0L crate motor w/mods, NIB '12 crate 4L85e w/billet 3k stall Circle D, 3.73 posi 12 bolt, DynaTech f-swap headers, 3/4 drop, handling mods, etc. - my toy '72 Chevy LWB C-10 Highlander - 350/350 ps/pb/tilt/ac - not original but close '06 Chevy TrailBlazerSS - LS2/4L70e - little black hot rod SUV - my DD '18 Kia Sorento - wife's econo-driver '95 Chevy S10 - reg cab shortbed, LS, 4.3, auto... my '68's powertrain and chassis build -links broken A surprise phase - carb to efi -links broken

03-11-2012, 08:06 PM	#15
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project...praise the lowered Great job Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-12-2012, 12:44 AM	#16
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Project...praise the lowered That scoop turned out nice man! You lowered the front of it some didn't you? Are you using a stock bed front to start with? __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

03-11-2012, 10:45 PM	#18
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Project...praise the lowered I just read it all from front to back. Real good work and a good mind How long did it take to get from A to here? Keep up the challenge, results are GREAT

03-14-2012, 06:17 AM	#22
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: Project...praise the lowered Can't wait to see it! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402



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03-15-2012, 10:18 AM	#24
imsuchaman55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 112	Re: Project...praise the lowered That scoop turned out nice, stainless is a nightmare to polish. I bet it got nice and hot while you were doing it too. It looks like it was well worth it though!!

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