Finally my own build thread!

[ajgriffin]

Yeah that's nice!

[killer71]

i think it's one of the top builds going on the board!

[my67chevytruck]

Bad ass Josh !!

[Kiamichi Kid]

The direction is definately headed for koolville! (and it's so cool, it's spelled with a "K") Good job Josh!

[abadsvt]

Thanks alot guys! I really appreciate the kind words. Sometimes i tend to over think things and then i start questioning them which gets me more confused. Plus i asked my father and brother there opinion and they both liked it. Which got me scared because usually i never agree with them. They always like the stuff i don't like. Maybe there getting sick and not thinking straight and thats why they like it.

On another note i am hoping to have the wood floor completely bolted in and aligned right this week and then hopefully by the weekend i can get at least one coat of varnish on the wood. Then I am dying to get started on the front end. I am going to make the hood a forward tilting hood using a 2 rocker arms and 2 electric actuators. That way i can raise the hood by a switch and then it will stay open without anything holding it. Thanks again

Josh

[my67chevytruck]

awesome ideas...... great talent.... looking forward to following this ...

[FnLow69]

Looks killer josh, anything new??

[carney725]

looks awesome man...anymore progress?

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by FnLow69

Looks killer josh, anything new??

Thanks Man! Unfortunately i don't have any new progress yet. I bought a house a few weeks ago and i have been busting my butt trying to get the house ready for me to live in it. I'm completely remodeling it. Hoping to be done with my house in a couple weeks then i plan on jumping right back on it. Any new progress on yours?


Thanks carney725 and 67chevytruck for the complements!

Josh

[FnLow69]

nope not yet, im moving in the next few weeks and then im going to start back on it... hoping to have it drivable by next summer

[noonzor]

Absolutely Stunning build man! Youre definitly putting your talent to work, keep it up!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by abadsvt

Well it has been a crazy week or two. I'll start with the really great news. My wife and I just found out thats she's pregnant. We are totally stoked. Hopefully its a boy but we will see. The other good news is that i finally saved up enough money to get the bead roller i have been wanting. I got a Mittler Brothers 36" bead roller with the upgraded motor so it can safely do 16-18g steel. So i finally got to build the inner fenders for the bed because i was waiting for the bead roller. I am extremely happy with the overall turnout especially since it was my first ever built fender. I am actually excited to build the other side which hopefully get it done this week. I also build new inner bedsides. I went with something simple and clean. I figured after there painted it will look better simpler. I made it so the fenders bolt to the bedsides because it will be easier to paint and color sand if there not in the way. Anyways heres a bunch of pics. I got a little photo happy.

Josh

Josh,

What rolls did you use for the roll over? Do they have them in different radii or did you have them made? Thanks. Something like that might get me further along. Thanks.

[aggie91]

I just spent my lunch hour going thru this whole thread. My you got skills. I also work in the HVAC industry for an OEM, AAON, Inc.

Anyway, This looks killer, and your skill are amazing.

Any progress?

[abadsvt]

Originally Posted by aggie91

I just spent my lunch hour going thru this whole thread. My you got skills. I also work in the HVAC industry for an OEM, AAON, Inc.

Anyway, This looks killer, and your skill are amazing.

Any progress?

Yeah its easy to spend all your free time here on this forum. So many sweet builds and nice people too! I have heard of AAON but i have never used any of there products. You work in AAON's plants or are you a tech? Thanks for the complements. I just try the best i can and keep building it till i like it.

Progress will be coming soon. I just bought a couple "new-to-me" tools that i plan on using for my truck. I got a pretty stout metal lathe that has a 14" swing by 33" bed and also a bridgeport mill with an x,y,z power feeds. Pics will come shortly (got to find the camera). Talk to you later.

Josh

[VA72C10]

Cool....toys are good Really looking forward to progress pictures!

[aggie91]

I am the Facilities Engineering Manager and run our Sheetmetal Production department at the Longview, TX plant. We do build some real good products and are coming out with new stuff this year for the Geo Thermal and Chilled Water markets.

Looking forward to you pics, and sounds like some cool equipment.

[FnLow69]

Anything new on this Josh?

[wancosc356]

I just went through this entire thread and all I can say is WOW! Freaking awesome! I can't wait to see more. Subscribed!!!

[begining87]

CAUTION!!!! reading this thread will make you commit envy.. Envy on two counts the SKILL and the TRUCK. Great one of a kind build! Incredible metal skills! You are one talented individual. Subscribed…

[71naughty]

this thing is amazing i wish i could build like you. every aspect of this truck seems to be so well thought through. from frame to the cantilever rear airbag system, heck even your bed lol this thing is amazing i cant wait to see what you do with it next.

[67cheby]

come on .. anyone know the status of this build

[OLDIRON69]

Anything new Josh?

[oldstyle]

Josh,

Are you still alive?

[mac72]

Hey Oldstyle if Josh isnt going to answer how about some pics of that bad black machine in your avatar!!!
Mac

[oldstyle]

Originally Posted by mac72

Hey Oldstyle if Josh isnt going to answer how about some pics of that bad black machine in your avatar!!!
Mac

Not a problem, give me a few days and I will send you some. I'm away and got no pics on this laptop.