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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Pic 1 I tried to take a pic of the date on this piece. It's from a 1927 Chevrolet roadster top. I ended up covering it in material for the inside of top.
Pic 2 Another view.
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Pic 1 Here is the back section for the top. Center is covered in material, to the left and right are 2nd panels, smoothed out.
Pic 2 Close up view, they end up being covered the same as the main centerpiece was done. Only difference is the ends were folded back and stapled, then the entire piece is popped in place, using metal door clips.
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Here is the outcome. Still need to make up the two side pieces.
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Sorry forgot the pic.
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Pic 1 Here the top is back on the truck and you can see what it looks like.
Pic 2 Another view. This isn't the way I wanted it to be, too many pieces on the side to suit me. I wanted it to be alsmost one piece, but I couldn't get it to work out for me. There were so many curves and angles, maybe next time.
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
That's todays post. Tomorrow I will finish up with the latest updates to my truck. Jim
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
Oldman that chevelle in the back ground looks a lot like one my brother built several years ago, He called it I RATe had a Rat fink on the rear trunk area.
I have been showing my Auto tech class your build they like it, we voted and decided to load mine on the trailer and haul it to you and let you finish it. Joe
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Re: My 50 roadster pickup build
I love the work you're doing, it looks great!!! I did noitce you primed and painted over POR15. How well is it holding up? Did you use any special primer? You do good work keep the photos and info coming!!
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Thanks for the thoughts. I talked to the POR rep. at a NSRA event, he said that as soon as you put on POR, mist a light coat of primer over it, before it dries, that way it is sealed with the POR. I used my regular PPG primer. My truck has been done for about 7 years, and the paint has never changed, holding up very well.......Jim
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About two years ago I decided to update with larger wheels, but I wanted to maintain about the same height of old tires, so I went to a lower profile.
I took off 14X6 in front and replaced with 16X7 with 4" b.s. and 215/60/16 tire. The old 15X7 rears and replaced with 17X8 with a 3-1/2" b.s. and 235/55/17 tire. Here's a couple pics with the new set-up.
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Well that's the end of my build, I have enjoyed posting this build. I also have a little surprise for you. We all have our favorite cars and trucks, but we like looking at just about everything. I redid a 67 Chevy pickup, long bed step side for a friend. Worked on it in 2005-2008. Truck has been on the road for about 2-1/2 years. I'm going to do a build on the 67-72 pickup forum(projects and builds), have about 800+ pics to post. It's built with the same detail as mine, with some body mods, and a very nice interior. If you want to follow along it will be titled JIMBO'S 67 LONG BED STEP SIDE BUILD. It might be a couple days till I post, checking out the pics. Hope to have you follow along. I appreciate all the feedback on my build and getting to know you guys. Thank you very much Jim. Oh, here's a before and after shot for a little teaser.
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Jim,
Thank You for taking the time and sharing your hard work with us. A very nice truck,
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Thanks Bob, appreciate you following the build.
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Jim... I always enjoy looking at your truck and am glad that you finally got the top completed! That looks absolutely awesome! I can't wait to see it in person at the streetrod nationals! You do absolutely marvelous work! You are the Boyd coddington and Chip Foose of southern Mo! To watch you work is parallel to watching a heart surgeon work on a heart attack patient! Thank you for this thread and sharing your talent!
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Thank you for the very kind words. Compared to some of the builders on this site, I'm just an average joe........Jim
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Hey oldman3 did you make it through the storms ok? My sister lives in Joplin 4 miles from the path of the tornado.
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Hey Joe, thanks for asking. Must have weakened by the time it got here, just high winds and rain for about 40 mins. Hope all is well with the sister and family.....Jim
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Wow! Very, very nice! LOTS of hours of careful planning and even more on the execution! I really appreciate the fact that you're not afraid to try ANYTHING! Very cool, now I really have to get mine done!!!
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oldman3. Both trucks are very nice. Great job. Are you working on anything now?
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I love tha look of that 50...
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Thanks so much for the compliments. Been watching your build for sometime as a guest, before I became a member, and also on the HAMB. Like the way your doing yours.....Jim
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