"Geronimo" 54' 3100 LS built in PA

[99 to Life]

7-24

alot more work going then pics to show for. Buttoned up the cab corners, inside and outs needed minor patch work. I utilized one of the stock gas tank straps to hold the battery down behind seat. Got bed off . buttoning up a few things on the frame and suspension. I also ran the exhaust a bit farther than I left off. I will disassemble and gonna tig weld weld some of it. I still need to put the final exits on but I'll do that once the fenders are back on. Hopefully be getting a coat of chassis saver on the rear of frame asap.

I may have to go back to the drawing board on my fuel tank situation. its just such a tight squeeze getting the filler neck where I want it. So... may go with fuel cell or mustang tank and fill from bed. not thrilled about it, but I can make a hidden opening in the bed wood.

Last pic is total trash moch up of the interior colors. There is no primer on there and the colors look bad I know, but.... the scheme is what I'm goin for. Gonna stick with a tanner color up top and the metallic blue on the bottom.

[lower50's]

Nice job Henry!! That exhaust looks killer. Also a big congrats on the shop it will be real nice for you, I'll have to come check it out in October.

[99 to Life]

that would be swell bob, slight chance this truck will be drive able then. also if some funds and time present themselves I can get my 51' back on road. I'm just going to focus on the air ride for now. then do interior and engine next year or so! Would love to have you come by.

[joedoh]

hey nice exhaust work! almost like you have done this before

[99 to Life]

7-30 thanks joedoh, my exhaust has gotten better on each build! going to do similar set up on my 51' once I bag it. It was my first build, so not too proud of alot of stuff on it!

Onto Geronimo. Got rear frame all final welded and coated. I decided to leave the fuel tank and just make a filler in the bed, should work out ok even though I don't like bed fill caps, but hey can't have it all. The never ending firewall! I gotta tally up the hours on it but it is becoming a soar spot on my builds. Eating up time and money, I like a finished firewall so it's worth it I guess. Hoping to have some epoxy primer on it tomorrow or next week.

For time and space sake, I think I'm goin to paint firewall so I can put cab back on frame, I can then paint inside of cab and all the little pieces that need painted. I like to have an assembly line when I prime and paint, but I think just focusing on firewall right now is the best thing.

[oldman3]

99, Looking sweet...Jim

[MIKESAD50]

looking good

[OutlawDrifter]

Definitely making some good progress. I would love to smooth out my firewall, but I'm sure with my deadline it will get put on the back burner and never get done.

[99 to Life]

Its alot of work, I'd guess 20hrs or so. I think I had about 10 into basic metal work on it. I like to keep the stock look, just clean up all the holes. With these trucks I like so much of what they came with at the factory. the air vents, the delete plate in dash etc, I just love all the beads in the firewall and the factory looks. amazing what they could do back then.

[lower50's]

I agree with as much factory body pieces as possible. Your fire wall is turning out nice.

[Tikal48]

Nice work on the frame and firewall. The truck is coming alone nicely.

[99 to Life]

thanks, can't wait to just have this painted and get it back on frame. on a side note to add to all my list of things and lack of money! I'm slooowwwwly getting some stuff done on my 51'. if any of you hadn't followed that build 7yrs ago here it is. This year I'm just trying to bag it, redo exhaust and prolly put a fuel cell in it. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...58#post8005158

[99 to Life]

8-9 Finally got the firewall and a few other parts in epoxy. Hoping to get into high build this coming weekend, maybe paint. I have more like 30 plus hours in this firewall.

[joedoh]

dang that firewall looks good man!

[lower50's]

Very smooth

[99 to Life]

getting there. I got some high build on it now and should have some color on it this weekend. Gotta finish weld the exhaust and get trans mated up, then plop the cab back on for good. I should have doors and other parts in epoxy this weekend too I hope so not long after will I have all that stuff in paint. Here is trans I cleaned up and primered. Going to prolly paint it.

[99 to Life]

8-19 hard to get good pics of the paint. but the one you can really see the color and metallic in the sunlight. trans was painted the other day and what a nightmare I had with my gun (last time I sprayed primer, I was out of gun cleaner so to say the least I had a hard time with color) I used a different cheapy gun to spray the firewall etc. came out good I think. I may buy another spray gun by the time I do doors and interior. was eyeing up this astro pneumatics.

started tearing about front clip to get stuff ready for body work and primer. doors need a tad more work than I thought, so started tearing them apart. Hoping to have everything painted by next month and start final assembly and wiring. Be nice to drive it bf snow fall!

[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by 99 to Life

8-19 hard to get good pics of the paint. but the one you can really see the color and metallic in the sunlight. trans was painted the other day and what a nightmare I had with my gun (last time I sprayed primer, I was out of gun cleaner so to say the least I had a hard time with color) I used a different cheapy gun to spray the firewall etc. came out good I think. I may buy another spray gun by the time I do doors and interior. was eyeing up this astro pneumatics.

started tearing about front clip to get stuff ready for body work and primer. doors need a tad more work than I thought, so started tearing them apart. Hoping to have everything painted by next month and start final assembly and wiring. Be nice to drive it bf snow fall!

You didn't tell us you're a painter also....

[OutlawDrifter]

Nice work. I've used the same set of TCP Global guns for many years. If I buy another set I'll probably pick up one of the Eastwood guns.

I like that color!

[MIKESAD50]

Wow! That is looking great.
Very Nice work.

[joedoh]

super dope! love the color

[mongocanfly]

woooowww....sparkly and shiny..

[oldman3]

99, looks great, nice job...Jim

[99 to Life]

thanks guys.

[Advanced Design]

Looking very good 99! Firewall and exhaust came out nicely.