1964 SWB Step Side Chop Top

[Strodder]

Maybe make the back longer with a small flip up, like a spoiler? Can anybody do a Photo Shop?

[McMurphy]

I only shaved the front leading edge of my cab drip gutter, tapered up the sides at the front corner for a "fedora" sort of look to it.

[jimmythompson1964]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Maybe make the back longer with a small flip up, like a spoiler? Can anybody do a Photo Shop?

That is exactly what I am thinking, if I have to do all of that welding go ahead and kick up the rear of the cab. Glad I am not the only cazy guy here on the forums

[jimmythompson1964]

Originally Posted by Strodder

Maybe make the back longer with a small flip up, like a spoiler? Can anybody do a Photo Shop?

Do you have a picture?

[Strodder]

No, that's why I asked if anybody can Photo Shop it.

[57truckguy]

Re: How about some pics of bagged 60-66

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fancy stuff now. 96 injected LT1, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes.

[57truckguy]

Well I don't do photo shop but I found a pic of one that I think fills the bill.. Yellow and he extended the top.. Check it out..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281870

[jimmythompson1964]

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Well I don't do photo shop but I found a pic of one that I think fills the bill.. Yellow and he extended the top.. Check it out..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281870

That one looks good, I will still need to round the corner to make it follow the new shape of the rear door post. I now have it pictured in my head what needs to be done, now I need to make a plan on how to achieve it and go to work. I am going to focus on finishing the cab before starting on anything other projects. Finish the metal work do the body work and get her in primer, then look at what is next.

[flips72]

Originally Posted by jimmythompson1964

I am thinking to round off the rear roof corner with the same radius as the rear of the door post shave the rear drip rail and extent the roof to about 1/2" past the back of the truck. then I can fold the front and side drip rail like Strodder's truck...sounds good on paper, we will see how it turns out. Boy oh boy you make one change and the ripple effect can cost lots of time and money

amen to that i like this idea though i think it would look good. just my 2 cents worth.

[jimmythompson1964]

@ flips72 thanks for your 2 cents, it will take lots of time and money but it will be a interesting journey. I am reading in several different builds on this web site and all seem to be taking on some of the owners personality and keeping me motivated.

[Alan's Classic]

Jimmy, thanks for stopping by today. It's always cool to meet members.

As far as your delimma on your cab, I still don't have any suggestions. Sometimes some of my visions come in the form of dreams.

[57truckguy]

Alan is a dreamer.

[jimmythompson1964]

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

Alan is a dreamer.

Day Dream believer!

[jimmythompson1964]

Spent the hollidays working on my cab trying to get it ready for some hot rod black sealer and mount it on the frame.

[jimmythompson1964]

Primed and ready for more blocking

[flips72]

nice work, just wondering, is the tabs and bars welded to the rear of the inside of the cab for a cover, if so would you happen to have any pics of it?

[jimmythompson1964]

I am debating on modifying this panel for stereo speakers

[jimmythompson1964]

I hate looking at pictures upside down so I fixed it

[flips72]

thats pretty slick, really cleans up the back of the cab, and thanks for turning the picture over my wife came in and asked what i was doing standing on my head in the computer chair

[Strodder]

Will you put any sound defining or insulation between the panels? Looks good cleaned up like that.

[McMurphy]

I am glad you posted these photos.....I am not far from doing the same thing to the back of my cab, and had not considered the vertical supports you put in there.
I think I will add that to my set up as well.....

[jimmythompson1964]

I am thinking of tring that Lizard Skin spray on insulation / sound deadner spayed on the floor and on both rear panels. don't want the tin can sound and rattles all over the place driving me crazy

[jimmythompson1964]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

I am glad you posted these photos.....I am not far from doing the same thing to the back of my cab, and had not considered the vertical supports you put in there.
I think I will add that to my set up as well.....

Yea they help keep it feeling solid

[jimmythompson1964]

I am trying to decide if I should buy a Camaro sub-frame and clip my 62 frame or buy a 64 to 66 frame and go from there. My cab will be ready to mount on a frame soon

[jimmythompson1964]

well figured it is time for an update, I finished the body work on my cab and threw on some satin black, I have made a moved to TN the house I bought has a big barn I am turning into my shop. and I have found a donor truck for my chassis and misc parts. trying to post some pictures but looks like they are too big