Project...praise the lowered

[68GMCCustom]

I missed that I think.....congrats! Kids are awesome, didn't realize so much as a dad but as a grandpa I'm now very aware...and my grandson is one of the main focuses of my life! So much so he's already been named as next owner of my truck! He's got to wait a few years tho

metal work looks great as usual. how will you open that up for service?

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

wprk continues to be goooood loookin, congrats on the baby boy they are harder to make than girls.

haha.guess all my practice payed off

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

I missed that I think.....congrats! Kids are awesome, didn't realize so much as a dad but as a grandpa I'm now very aware...and my grandson is one of the main focuses of my life! So much so he's already been named as next owner of my truck! He's got to wait a few years tho

metal work looks great as usual. how will you open that up for service?

thats awesome.my mother and father bugged us for years to make them a grand baby.they cant wait to buy him little quads/snowmobiles ect.
as for the front bed fun,all said and done it will have a flip open top with a lock

[(joey)]

so yesterday i had to do some adjusting to the way the box sits.when i welded it the heat drew the frame in some spots and it didnt sit level.then i was able to get the last 1x2 tubing installed close to the tail gate.i then made a couple corner gussets to tie it all in place.today at work i found some 18 ga 5x2 steel angle in the scrap pile.right away i knew it would be really close to what i needed for a roll pan.cut the legnth i needed brought it to the shop and it was exactly what i needed.so lucky.also installed a couple brackets for my compressor and air tank.then i moved on to the steering wheel.im having a hard time finding an adapter to fit the column.so i decided the time i have wasted in looking i could have made a custom wheel out of the stock one.so i started trimming the brackets for the air bag ect.i have tome cool ideas that should soon come together.not a bad day

[slick copper]

Hmmm....."TV in the middle of my steerin' wheel"? Progress!

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by slick copper

Hmmm....."TV in the middle of my steerin' wheel"? Progress!

haha.cant see that happening.i drive bad enough as it is.got a little more done today.finished welding the bed frame/front panel jungle gym.then did some sanding and painting.also got my aluminum cut and bent ready to go in as the front bed panel and storage compartment.it turned out real nice.should have some more updates tomorrow.

[VA72C10]

Nice progress!!!

[Tinkermc]

small steps lead to long walks. at least u r making progress as mine just sets

[tobytuttle]

fricken that cab looked like it came from alaska....lotta work but loks like you gotter...looking foward towards yer end result

[Gokart Mozart]

Originally Posted by (joey)

forgot to mention we just found out were having a boy.a new hot rodder in the making.i cant wait to make a hotrod baby carriage.

Congrats! Here's a few inspirational pics and a couple vids.

Good Guys Car Show 7-11-09 Worthington Ohio #1 ...

Brady Cash Custom Cadillac Baby Stroller -...

http://www.kidkustoms.com/

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by tobytuttle

fricken that cab looked like it came from alaska....lotta work but loks like you gotter...looking foward towards yer end result

just as bad.east coast Canada.it had been through its fair share of winters and salt roads

[(joey)]

gokart those are so so cool.i almost want to start one now.cant wait

[(joey)]

i was back at it today.first this morning went shopping.got some exhaust stuff,misc steel,and finally some carpet.cant wait to get at the interior.then i spent the rest of the day in the shop.i got the inside box sides primed and coated with box liner,bent aluminum end pieces for my enclosure then fought them in place.it looks way better in person.so clean.before i left i moved on to patching the inner box side where the tail gate mounts.after tomorrow the box should be ready for final paint and the wood floor.

[68GMCCustom]

dang I wish I/you lived a little closer! I'd come over and help you out...while you'd teach me some of the tricks of the trade.......like an apprenticeship or something?

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

dang I wish I/you lived a little closer! I'd come over and help you out...while you'd teach me some of the tricks of the trade.......like an apprenticeship or something?

i would love the help.most of it is just hillbilly engineering.get an idea then make it up as i go lol.

[kev2809]

i like the bed compartment...givin me some ideas!


progress is lookin good man..

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by kev2809

i like the bed compartment...givin me some ideas!


progress is lookin good man..

it would make a good beer cooler for the back of the burb

[54Caddy]

Just found your build thread man thats nice. I was just telling my dad the other day i wonder if some one has done a complete frame swap and BAM here it is looks good man.

[kev2809]

Originally Posted by (joey)

it would make a good beer cooler for the back of the burb

haha! i cant say that i havent thought about putting a beer cooler in here!

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by 54Caddy

Just found your build thread man thats nice. I was just telling my dad the other day i wonder if some one has done a complete frame swap and BAM here it is looks good man.

yup.im just crazy enough to try it haha.it wasnt that bad.the simple way to do it with the newer short box frame is to move the axle ahead 4 inches,modify the front frame horns for the rad support,make/modify the body mounts, and depending how far the swap was to go ..brake lines,wiring,steering column,new fuel tank ect.

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by kev2809

haha! i cant say that i havent thought about putting a beer cooler in here!

just keep it out of drivers reach and it should be a good mod lol

[(joey)]

quick update.sunday i spent the day crossing a bunch of stuff off the list.most of it would make for boring pictures so i didnt really take any.i drilled holes in my enclosure for air lines,mounts for tank and compressor,wire holes,then i moved on to finishing the tail gate mount,then i went under the truck to install my exhaust.what a pain.some spots was aim the welding whip through a small opening and press the trigger against the frame to spot weld.ugly but sealed.then today after work i cut a hole in my enclosure for the gas tank filler neck then it was on to cutting a big ol hole in the passenger box side for the exhaust side exit.i didnt have time to finish it but so far it looks great.

[Tinkermc]

the more I watch the more I like

[(joey)]

Originally Posted by Tinkermc

the more I watch the more I like

the updates just keep flowing in.today i ran my battery cables into the bed enclosure,finished fabricating and welding the exhaust,made an aluminum exhaust exit,and got a good start to the carpet on the drivers side.

[raull]

i dig the side exhaust !!!!!!!