Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Thats why my engine never runs, dang gremlins are always under the hood. LOL

You know an old man has to cause trouble once a month.

LOL. As you can see I took it seriously when someone told me to get into your work.lol

[apache200]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Rounded front and rear bed corners






Mini tubs





Shaved door hands and bearclaws latches installed in reverse because I want the solenoid in the cab corner instead of at the bottom of the door.

what did you use to make the rounded part on the bedsides? this is a very cool mod.

[chevyrestoguy]

It was really nice hanging with you and Terrill Owens (Chevyrestroguy).lol But I know I will be a spectator next year, but I hope you and Chevyrestroguy are participants.

Terrill Owens.........as a 49ers fan, that one hurt! I have been very busy on truck-related stuff and I have witnesses to prove it! I won't be bringing my '55 to the next Brothers, but I will be driving the '64. I have been working on it every weekend, and right now, I'm stripping down the donor truck (1979 Suburban) and I'm probably a week away from doing the suspension swap-over. So far, it's been a really fun project for me. Low buck but clean, using lots of my stashed parts, and other parts donated from buddies. I really need a truck around the house, and this one will fit the bill perfectly.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by apache200

what did you use to make the rounded part on the bedsides? this is a very cool mod.

Its really easy to answer this question because someone asked me to do a how to on another forum so I can just copy and paste it here. I've seen this mod done many ways but this is how I did it I don't like getting into debates of what is better and all that crap so for those who done it differently more power to you. This is all my feeble mind could come up with.

Sorry but I had to go there because I've seen people trying to start debates that think only one way to do things. The cool thing about this stuff is get 10 of us in a room and at least 5 of us will do things differently. I find that cool, some people do not.lol IMO there is no right and wrong with metal working just the end results. I'm still working on those end results.Thank god metal is forgiving or I'd be in trouble.lol

1. I bought a 16 gauge 1 /58 u-bend exhaust pipe from jegs. One pipe will do
both rear corners. Just cut them in half to make them j-bends.lol

2. I used the pipe to see what material on the bed needed to be removed.
3. I cut the pipe in half and played with the fitment of the pipe until I achieved
the desired fit and I tacked it in place.


4. I used a piece of cardboard to make a template of the filler piece and
transferred that to 16 gauge sheetmetal and welded it in.

5. Grind the welds and its done

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

Terrill Owens.........as a 49ers fan, that one hurt! I have been very busy on truck-related stuff and I have witnesses to prove it! I won't be bringing my '55 to the next Brothers, but I will be driving the '64. I have been working on it every weekend, and right now, I'm stripping down the donor truck (1979 Suburban) and I'm probably a week away from doing the suspension swap-over. So far, it's been a really fun project for me. Low buck but clean, using lots of my stashed parts, and other parts donated from buddies. I really need a truck around the house, and this one will fit the bill perfectly.

LOL. Did not mean to cause you pain, just wanted to imply that you have left us to post in the 60's forum and you are a traitor to us 47-59 guys so I say you must walk the plank.lol

Man that's really cool that you will have the 64 ready for the next brothers show. I really had a great time hanging with you and Brad at the last one. I hope to see you guys there again.

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Thats why my engine never runs, dang gremlins are always under the hood. LOL

You know an old man has to cause trouble once a month.

Why do I have the urge to pop a paper bag when I see that photo??

[hotrod1]

Bam: Thanks for the demo. Nice!

[apache200]

Thanks for the info Kabwe! I cant wait to see some primer on your truck. keep the pics coming.

[Kabwe]

You guys are welcome I love to share the little I know, so if I can be of help just ask that's why we are here to learn and share information.

apache200,

You can't wait.lol Man I want this thing in primer so bad its ridiculous. I have the cab pretty much in primer. I'm doing my best to get it done, but lately people have been asking me to help with their projects which is putting mine on hold.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Why do I have the urge to pop a paper bag when I see that photo??

It took a while but I just got it.lol I never said I was quick.lol

[chevyrestoguy]

I really had a great time hanging with you and Brad at the last one. I hope to see you guys there again.

I agree 100%. We live close enough that we shouldn't make it a yearly event to hang out. Maybe we could go to an upcoming Pomona Swap Meet, where you can watch the Zen Master (that's me) using my Jedi Mind Tricks on poor unsuspecting parts sellers to get the best price.
Alex

[candyx]

Nice fab work on the bed corners,all the little changes is going to set your truck off from the rest.And yes the new photos are great but......if you would post videos it would diffidently be more helpful to the rest of us to learn your fab skills.There's nothing better then to be sitting on the couch with a beer watching someone else working,lol.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I agree 100%. We live close enough that we shouldn't make it a yearly event to hang out. Maybe we could go to an upcoming Pomona Swap Meet, where you can watch the Zen Master (that's me) using my Jedi Mind Tricks on poor unsuspecting parts sellers to get the best price.
Alex

Yeah we should do that. I need to learn that zen master stuff.

Originally Posted by candyx

Nice fab work on the bed corners,all the little changes is going to set your truck off from the rest.And yes the new photos are great but......if you would post videos it would diffidently be more helpful to the rest of us to learn your fab skills.There's nothing better then to be sitting on the couch with a beer watching someone else working,lol.

See how you are? There is just no pleasing some people. Give people what they want when they want it and they want sh*t all the time.lol

[xpickup]

Kabwe, Great job on the bed corners. It is fun to think of how much new metal that is in your truck from all the body improvements. A little here a little there and next thing you know you only have 50% of your original sheet metal. I love body mods. It sets everybodies trucks apart and personalizes each one.Keep up the great work.

Shannon

[1959 Apache 3600]

My absolute favorite build thread. Amazing skills, great explanations of your methods to us wet behind the ears newbies. Terrific pictures to match.
Outstanding...

Thank You Bam!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by xpickup

Kabwe, Great job on the bed corners. It is fun to think of how much new metal that is in your truck from all the body improvements. A little here a little there and next thing you know you only have 50% of your original sheet metal. I love body mods. It sets everybodies trucks apart and personalizes each one.Keep up the great work.

Shannon

Thank you very much my friend. How are things with you? You do some amazing work yourself I love looking at your build threads.

Originally Posted by 1959 Apache 3600

My absolute favorite build thread. Amazing skills, great explanations of your methods to us wet behind the ears newbies. Terrific pictures to match.
Outstanding...

Thank You Bam!

Damn man you've just made my day. Not about the favorite build stuff because there are some pretty amazing builds and extremely talented people on this site. But what you said about explanations and methods. I've really tried to answer all questions and help as much as I can, so it feels great that you found this build helpful.

[Rods57]

You know all trouble maker aside it is really good with the numbers and steps and photos, its like the Bam book on how to fab your bed corners...nice instructions. Have you ever used a shrinking disc? i got one and am going to test it out this weekend...I will let you know how it goes.

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Rods57

Have you ever used a shrinking disc? i got one and am going to test it out this weekend...I will let you know how it goes.

Yes, its a great tool. I bought a grinder just for the shrinking disc so I can just grab it and use it.

[Rods57]

Good to know, I saw them on a video and it looked like a great tool. and it was cheap too.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Kabwe

Its really easy to answer this question because someone asked me to do a how to on another forum so I can just copy and paste it here. I've seen this mod done many ways but this is how I did it I don't like getting into debates of what is better and all that crap so for those who done it differently more power to you. This is all my feeble mind could come up with.

Sorry but I had to go there because I've seen people trying to start debates that think only one way to do things. The cool thing about this stuff is get 10 of us in a room and at least 5 of us will do things differently. I find that cool, some people do not.lol IMO there is no right and wrong with metal working just the end results. I'm still working on those end results.Thank god metal is forgiving or I'd be in trouble.lol

1. I bought a 16 gauge 1 /58 u-bend exhaust pipe from jegs. One pipe will do
both rear corners. Just cut them in half to make them j-bends.lol

2. I used the pipe to see what material on the bed needed to be removed.
3. I cut the pipe in half and played with the fitment of the pipe until I achieved
the desired fit and I tacked it in place.


4. I used a piece of cardboard to make a template of the filler piece and
transferred that to 16 gauge sheetmetal and welded it in.

5. Grind the welds and its done

You know how you can tell when someone is a friggin TALENTED, damn near genius? Well, at least at some things,

When they can come up with a way to do a complex job relatively cheaply, make it look incredibly simple (when its definitely not) and it makes you say, "Why didn't I think of that?!"

[Rods57]

So you are a real party animal just like me i see, friday night hanging out on the computer....jump back, we are wild....

[Tri5Nerd]

I want to know when are you going to stop this small talk and show us some more pictures? Get back to work!

Tri5

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Tri5Nerd

I want to know when are you going to stop this small talk and show us some more pictures? Get back to work!

Tri5

That would be when you start updating your own thread, you have not done so in quite a while.

[chevyrestoguy]

^^^^I'm staying out of this one........

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

^^^^I'm staying out of this one........

What! The great Terrell Owens is staying out of it. I thought you always had something to say.lol I guess you are not like the real Terrell Owens after all or is it that I'm not your quarterback.lol

Tri5nerd, Vdog, and Bajabob are all really nice guys that like to start trouble with me, but in a good way. We are only joking so ignore the sarcasm.