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Old 09-27-2015, 09:36 PM   #401
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

whats up guys?

Im still chipping away at this project. Heres a couple pictures of the the turck getting some primer and us working on the hood gaps. Driver side of the hook took alot of work. we had to wield all the way down it to get the gap right.
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Old 09-27-2015, 09:46 PM   #402
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

Heres a couple shoots of us working on the cowl. It took some cutting and re fiberglassing to get the fit right. currently still working on the cowl
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Old 09-27-2015, 09:46 PM   #403
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Old 09-27-2015, 09:50 PM   #404
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A little more primer and more blocking... How do they build a car in a week on TV?
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Old 09-27-2015, 09:56 PM   #405
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

Ha! Apparently I stoked the fire today and got you to post an update. It was nice to meet you, and I'm sure we'll meet up at CTC next week.
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Old 09-27-2015, 09:59 PM   #406
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

Heres a couple pictures of a mod i did to the steps. I did not like the way the steps fit to the fender so i carried the body line from the fender down though the step. It still i little ruff but i like it.
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Old 09-27-2015, 10:09 PM   #407
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

This is the prototype of the wood separators I want to use. It’s a piece of aluminum angle cut to fit. Its a 1/8' taller than the wood so the ice chest does not scratch the wood!
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Old 09-27-2015, 10:19 PM   #408
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So I got the Cypress in the bed and I’m scared to stain it because it look great as is but I’m going to stain it dark like the bottom picture. I will use the burn/ Stain technique to finish the wood. The wood will have a weathered look.
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More primed and more blocking. Check out the gaps. All we have is the hood to body work and then we can block the cab and dog house all together. Getting closer and closer every sunday. I will try to post more pictures more often.
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Subscribed. Very nice work!
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Old 09-28-2015, 07:45 AM   #411
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Subscribed. Very nice work!
Thanks Keith. It's been a long time in the making...
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Awesome progress on the bodywork! All that time and effort is really paying off. Keep it up, you'll be in paint soon.
I'm digging the wood bed, that aluminum separator is really cool.
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Nice to see a your stepside build back in action - I've been following along on this one for a long time!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

Guys,

Here’s a couple more shoots of the hood gaps. The Passenger side was good until about the last 8' by the grill. The passenger side we had to rework the full length of the hood. It was wielded then filed down with a long file to keep it straight.. Lots of fun but the gap is money now.
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Man, those gaps are looking good! Nice work, keep it up!
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Re: I think i can!!! - SWB 72 Step-side

So when you have all your gaps set, how do you keep them that way? What I mean is will you disassemble for paint? And if so, how to you ensure you get it back together the same?
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So when you have all your gaps set, how do you keep them that way? What I mean is will you disassemble for paint? And if so, how to you ensure you get it back together the same?
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All the parts(fenders, hood, hinges...) are drilled with a 1/8' drill bit in 2 places before disassembly. When you reassemble you use a 1/8 pick or drill bit to line up the holes and it will get you very close.
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Man, those gaps are looking good! Nice work, keep it up!
Thanks guys! I'm starting to fill the energy of being on the back side of the project.
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Old 10-02-2015, 08:48 PM   #419
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Guys!

I'm trying to sale my old gauges so I was taking some pictures and there it was!! The reason it's taken so long to put my truck together...its cursed! The Mark of the Beast haha
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What day are you heading to CTC?
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What day are you heading to CTC?
I should be there Wednesday mid morning. Just in time for the block party.
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look what i got a CTC. Thanks to the guys at Teas design>>>
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New hood out of the box. Some work reqiured on assembly...
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Man that seat is pretty! I bet it is ultra comfortable too, huh?
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Man that seat is pretty! I bet it is ultra comfortable too, huh?
Super comfortable! I did not think it would be that comfortable. I wish I would havecaught you guys at the autocross.
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