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Old 09-11-2005, 04:51 PM   #51
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WOW! I just spent an hour of my life reading the background on this cab. Really fascinating reading. Ken, you had more patience than I would have had on this ordeal.

I love Liz's reply to CAG17 on the first or second page of the post too. LOL

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Old 09-11-2005, 05:08 PM   #52
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how come you filled most the holes under the dash pad but not all of them? also do you have a pick of the back wall from the inside? is it ribbed or smooth?
Holes under dashpad are still there to accommodate a dash pad going back on. The ones that are "missing" may just be skinned over. They'll all be hidden... in fact, the dash is actually supposed to be done in gray vinyl. The guy that squirted it didn't think about that at the time so it got colored too.

I don't have any inside back of cab shots handy but it is ribbed (for per pleasure? ). The outside has been skinned with a sheet of steel. We left the ribs in place to keep the back wall rigid.
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Old 09-11-2005, 07:32 PM   #53
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Happy 40th. I'll probably met the legend himself on the 8th.
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Old 10-18-2005, 05:17 PM   #54
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Some more cab progress... misc shots from today.
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Old 10-18-2005, 05:19 PM   #55
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A couple more...
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Old 10-19-2005, 09:56 AM   #56
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

So, is that inline-6 staying or will it be traded for a larger version???
And can we get some info on those hood hinges?
(Looks great so far, by the way!!!)
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Old 10-19-2005, 10:04 AM   #57
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

whats the shinny thing next to the hood hinge in this pic ?
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Old 10-19-2005, 02:48 PM   #58
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

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So, is that inline-6 staying or will it be traded for a larger version???
And can we get some info on those hood hinges?
For the near term, the 6-banger stays. I've been struggling with what to do (if anything) re powerplant. I want a BB, but that's a lot of hassle to get it to fit, mounts, accessories, etc. I then thought about a jumbo SB (like World Casting's 427 or 454... they're turn-key and include warranty, and mounts, accessories, etc., are readily available for these trucks). I've also had a hankering to do a hybrid, but may want to hold off on this idea for "the right" vehicle.

As for the hinges, the only thing I know about them so far is that they were pricey . More info when available.


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whats the shinny thing next to the hood hinge in this pic ?
That's the remote reservoir for the brakes. The booster and MC are under the dash. We decided that it was going to be too tough to get under there with fluid, so they ended up under the cowl. The cowl is shaved so you won't see them.
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Old 10-23-2005, 03:50 PM   #59
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

mmmmm lookin good
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Old 10-23-2005, 09:07 PM   #60
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

WOW! Ballsy doing bodywork next to the completed cab. You should look in to the bodyman's tape. It is a lot thicker to protect your panels.
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Old 10-24-2005, 10:35 AM   #61
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Looking good!
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Old 10-26-2005, 09:09 PM   #62
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

can't wait to see it all together,color looks really great. Is the rest of the truck painted. keep the club up on the process.
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Old 11-06-2005, 09:21 PM   #63
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Some additional progress. Shaved bowtie, shaved signals, and inside of fender notch rolled and holes shaved.

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Old 11-06-2005, 09:31 PM   #64
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Nice. Not anywhere near what I want to do, but I appreciate the work that went into it!
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Old 11-06-2005, 10:04 PM   #65
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Looks good, you did a nice job smoothing the insides of the fenders.
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Old 11-25-2005, 10:48 AM   #66
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Damn this thing has come along ways anymore progress..
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Old 11-25-2005, 02:15 PM   #67
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

man that thing is tough. I like the way the firewall is symetrical. I wanted to do that but already had paint on it. something to do later, MUCH LATER.
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Old 11-25-2005, 02:26 PM   #68
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

That looks like the color on my 71. What is the name of that color. It looks awesome.
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Old 11-25-2005, 06:33 PM   #69
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Ken,

Your truck is coming along really well. I love the hood hinges and the notched fenders.

If you would take the following comment as constructive.
Why not shave the firewall smooth where the e-brake cable use to exit?
It would complete the fire wall's smoothness.
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Old 11-25-2005, 07:34 PM   #70
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Wow does that look good! That is going to be one hell of a nice and unique truck when done.
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Old 11-25-2005, 08:43 PM   #71
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

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Damn this thing has come along ways anymore progress..
Front end is all together and squirted now... just haven't taken any pics lately. Column is in and all the underhood wiring has been stretched and run inside the frame channel. I'm real eager to actually drive the thing some day soon. Once I get all the front done, I've got to tear into the bed for a major redo with several fun mods planned .

Thanks all, for the comments... color is a "custom mix" based on 1971 Ford Grabber Blue. For those of you who know your color wheel, it's just a tad darker toward the red side.

More pics when I get a chance.
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Old 11-26-2005, 04:38 AM   #72
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Re: Cab progress (like deja vu)

Hi Kenneth,

Long time no post. Truck is coming along very well! Hope to see it on the road soon.

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Old 11-29-2005, 06:40 PM   #73
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Well it gave me wood...hehe (but my coated frame does that also)

Love that color....
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Old 11-29-2005, 09:47 PM   #74
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XXL, get those pics up as soon as you get the chance. It's nice to hear of your progress.
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Old 11-29-2005, 10:01 PM   #75
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Very nice !!!!! I like the color .... smooth looking body too ...... Joe
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