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Alexis · 12-12-2004, 08:27 PM

Is your cowl smoothed out?

more pictures please............don't hold out on us. Send it to my email if you have too.

alexis "dot" m AT comcast "dot" net

jamis · 12-12-2004, 09:40 PM

man....thats sexy......its almost like porn

XXL · 12-13-2004, 06:04 PM

Wowza! I was out of pocket for a couple of days and look at all the replies. Here are some responses...

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Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

Holy sh!t! That's sweet Kenneth! I have a bad memory, did tony do that?

Uh...

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

oh man... I know you didn't just mention tony!
XXL...some one painted over the holes in the dash for all the heater and radio and glove box!!
Lookin pretty sweet. I remember all teh BS you went through with numb nuts. Glad it's gettin done properly now. (and much quicker I might add)

Not only quicker, but actually within a couple of weeks of when it was promised!

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Sweet buddy! Can't wait to see it in person.

Yeah, I've been meaning to talk to you about that. As I understand it, you're quite the seasoned veteran on cab swaps. Hmmm...

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Originally Posted by silvertonguedevil

What's up with the wheel wells in the cab? What are your plans? Looks sweet BTW!!

Just some extra wheel clearance for the front tires when I'm turning. It gets kind of tight in there when the truck is on the ground.

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Originally Posted by Brainchild

Looks great,I am curious as to what your plans are for the dash.

See my truck site at one of the links under my sig. There are several progress pics and a quick-and-dirty Pshop of the dash concept.

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Originally Posted by Staceydude

What paint are you using and what is the paint code?

My worry about going with blue is making sure the color looks just right as there seems to be so many shades or variations around. This is the shade of blue I am looking for.

Do you have the code and manufacture of paint?

'71 Frodo code J "Grabber Blue"

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

Damn it looks killer glad to see it getting done right after all the b.s. you had to go through..

Yeah, the "old" paint was removed with a power washer

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rolson1039]
man i love that!! looks great!! nice to see its all coming together for you best of luck kenny!!

And... these guys picked up the cab from the house, and plan to deliver it next weekend!

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Holy sh!t! That's sweet Kenneth! I have a bad memory, did **** do that?

That would definitely be a no

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Originally Posted by dtlilly

Ken, that is turning out to be sweet. Glad you found a real body man this time, instead of the hack that lied to the board about how good he is.

No kidding. For a while I thought I was going to have to give up on this cab swap altogether.

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Originally Posted by JayDubBlazer

That is silky smooth, looks super clean and the dash is going to look awesome. Good to know you are getting it done I remember reading about all the crap u went through the first time.

I'm excited about getting the dash back together to see it in real life. I still need to find somebody to machine out the bezel (and bribe slammed67 to finish CAD'ding it out for me).

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Originally Posted by jc

SWEET im suprised you didnt loose the wipers first and smooth them out too

I was planning on shaving the passenger one, but When I started this project I was living in MA. RMV regs require that they both be on the vehicle. Now that I'm in KS, it's apparently a free-for-all on such things. I don't mind them being on there, however. I do actually drive this thing.

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Originally Posted by Alexis

Is your cowl smoothed out?

more pictures please............don't hold out on us. Send it to my email if you have too.

Yes, vents and antenna are filled.

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Originally Posted by krue

Looks a lot better than the last pics I saw of it! No such thing as too low eh!

Only when you drag something important off the bottom of the truck (which means it wasn't in a very good place)

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Originally Posted by longnlow72

can i ask what happened the first time? ive herd you guys talkin about this being the second time and such

I've linked some choice terms in this post for you :-)

crazy longhorn · 12-13-2004, 08:29 PM

that is slick! I love a "hammered top", & will say that the sweetest ones.....beg for a 2nd look , for the world to see what was done! You have that.... many guys wont realize the top was chopped(unless she is parked next to a stocker

).......but they will walk around the truck, & try to figuer out just WHY it looks better than the rest of the chevs they have seen

crazyL

XXL · 12-23-2004, 09:51 AM

The cab is finally home! We pulled it off the trailer just a few miutes ago (the body guy delivered!)... He had to do a FULL rework of the suicide doors because of the last guy's foobar. He also brought me a "sheet" of the previous paint job that was torn off with a power washer

And... (this is the scary part)... he was very close to his commitment date AND he didn't try to jack up the price after he put much more time in it than planned.

I'd better get the rest of my paint work done before the fumes get to him and he turns into 'the body man from hell.'

68w/sbc406 · 12-23-2004, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by XXL

foobar

i thought that it was F.U.B.A.R.

Metmanice · 11-29-2005, 06:40 PM

Well it gave me wood...hehe (but my coated frame does that also)

Love that color....

SCOTI · 11-29-2005, 09:47 PM

XXL, get those pics up as soon as you get the chance. It's nice to hear of your progress.

polevault1977 · 01-08-2006, 05:59 PM

A tip of the hat from an Okie!! Awesome job. I'm working on my cab now and like the rest would sure like to see more "before" and "during" pics of your cab.
Thnx, dkf

Sweet72 · 12-12-2004, 10:17 PM

Are those wheel clearance tubs on the floor near the kick panel? Man, you really plan on goin' low with it don't you?

NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ · 12-12-2004, 10:17 PM

Looks good man, makes me want to get to work on mine more.

krue · 12-12-2004, 10:43 PM

Looks a lot better than the last pics I saw of it! No such thing as too low eh!

longnlow72 · 12-12-2004, 11:02 PM

can i ask what happened the first time? ive herd you guys talkin about this being the second time and such

**Yukon Jack** · 12-23-2004, 10:34 AM

Congrats - don't hear a happy ending too often!

XXL · 12-23-2004, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Congrats - don't hear a happy ending too often!

It's not on the truck yet... still trying to get some time on your calendar

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XXL · 09-10-2005, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

It's not on the truck yet... still trying to get some time on your calendar

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Well... tomorrow I'll be 0x28 years old... and the cab is STILL not on this thing! But, the old cab _is_ off the truck (as is the rest of the sheetmetail... it's just a rolling frame, drivetrain, and core support right now. Yeah! Progress. Pics if I remember my camera next time.

supercheyenne · 09-11-2005, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by XXL

Well... tomorrow I'll be 0x28 years old...

What in the heck does this mean? Happy 0 birthday?!?!?!?! Truck is starting to look sweet!

XXL · 09-11-2005, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by supercheyenne

What in the heck does this mean? Happy 0 birthday?!?!?!?! Truck is starting to look sweet!

find out here

*Shane* · 12-23-2004, 11:06 AM

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I'm excited about getting the dash back together to see it in real life. I still need to find somebody to machine out the bezel (and bribe slammed67 to finish CAD'ding it out for me).

I am still waiting on that AutoCad file!

jay-dawg · 12-23-2004, 02:49 PM

Sup Kenneth,

Glad to see faster & better progress on the cab. Those wheel wells look factory. Cant wait to see it all together.

Merry Christmas,
Jay

Alvin · 09-10-2005, 09:30 PM

Good to hear, can't wait to see it together. Oh, and happy birthday too.

Longhorn Man · 09-10-2005, 09:47 PM

Woah...dug up from the grave...
That cab is still killer, and did anyone notice that fat tony is gone all together now?
Does anyone miss him?
Does anyone care?

corn · 09-10-2005, 09:51 PM

WOW! That is sweet looking. Have to admit Im a beater kind of guy so Ive always admired your truck the way it was (all 4 colors). LOL...corn

onetoncrewcab · 09-11-2005, 01:03 AM

I got so excited, I peed my pants.

That looks great Ken!

Mike

86swb · 09-11-2005, 04:33 PM

Did you do the paint yourself? Great job. Looks great and I also like the color.

12-12-2004, 09:40 PM	#2
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	man....thats sexy......its almost like porn __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

12-13-2004, 08:29 PM	#4
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,403	that is slick! I love a "hammered top", & will say that the sweetest ones.....beg for a 2nd look , for the world to see what was done! You have that.... many guys wont realize the top was chopped(unless she is parked next to a stocker ).......but they will walk around the truck, & try to figuer out just WHY it looks better than the rest of the chevs they have seen crazyL __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-23-2004, 09:51 AM	#5
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	The cab is finally home! We pulled it off the trailer just a few miutes ago (the body guy delivered!)... He had to do a FULL rework of the suicide doors because of the last guy's foobar. He also brought me a "sheet" of the previous paint job that was torn off with a power washer And... (this is the scary part)... he was very close to his commitment date AND he didn't try to jack up the price after he put much more time in it than planned. I'd better get the rest of my paint work done before the fumes get to him and he turns into 'the body man from hell.' __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

11-29-2005, 06:40 PM	#7
Metmanice Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 39	Re: Cab progress (like deja vu) Well it gave me wood...hehe (but my coated frame does that also) Love that color.... __________________ '67 C10 SWB Frame off (and smiling)

11-29-2005, 09:47 PM	#8
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,949	Re: Cab progress (like deja vu) XXL, get those pics up as soon as you get the chance. It's nice to hear of your progress. __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

12-12-2004, 08:27 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	Is your cowl smoothed out? more pictures please............don't hold out on us. Send it to my email if you have too. alexis "dot" m AT comcast "dot" net

01-08-2006, 05:59 PM	#9
polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	Re: Cab progress (like deja vu) A tip of the hat from an Okie!! Awesome job. I'm working on my cab now and like the rest would sure like to see more "before" and "during" pics of your cab. Thnx, dkf

12-12-2004, 10:17 PM	#10
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Are those wheel clearance tubs on the floor near the kick panel? Man, you really plan on goin' low with it don't you? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

12-12-2004, 10:17 PM	#11
NO LONGER DISTURBED KONCEPTZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 257	Looks good man, makes me want to get to work on mine more.

12-12-2004, 10:43 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks a lot better than the last pics I saw of it! No such thing as too low eh! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

12-12-2004, 11:02 PM	#13
longnlow72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SW Washington Posts: 947	can i ask what happened the first time? ive herd you guys talkin about this being the second time and such __________________ 72 Chevy lwb, cowl hood, shaved antenna, shaved bedrails, blazer tank, sidemarker fill, 1pc windows, flowmaster 40's, alpine deck, infinity 6x9's, infinity 4"ers, 2 jl audio 10w0's, grant wheel, keyless entry and alarm, more waiting to be done...

12-23-2004, 10:34 AM	#14
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Congrats - don't hear a happy ending too often! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-23-2004, 02:49 PM	#20
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Sup Kenneth, Glad to see faster & better progress on the cab. Those wheel wells look factory. Cant wait to see it all together. Merry Christmas, Jay __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI

09-10-2005, 09:30 PM	#21
Alvin Never Done? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,435	Good to hear, can't wait to see it together. Oh, and happy birthday too. __________________ Ethel - The Legend Continues... Ethel has been sold.

09-10-2005, 09:47 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Woah...dug up from the grave... That cab is still killer, and did anyone notice that fat tony is gone all together now? Does anyone miss him? Does anyone care?



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09-10-2005, 09:51 PM	#23
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	WOW! That is sweet looking. Have to admit Im a beater kind of guy so Ive always admired your truck the way it was (all 4 colors). LOL...corn

09-11-2005, 01:03 AM	#24
onetoncrewcab One of my kids. Cute eh? Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Mitchell, SD Posts: 1,286	I got so excited, I peed my pants. That looks great Ken! Mike __________________ If a kid asks where rain comes from, I think a cute thing to tell him is “God is crying.” And if he asks why God is crying, another cute thing to tell him is “Probably because of something you did. John 3:16 2006 Chevy HHR 2000 Dodge Durango 1985 Jeep CJ-7 1970 Chevy Pickup

09-11-2005, 04:33 PM	#25
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