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**Advanced Design** · 03-28-2017, 08:58 PM

Nice progress on the turtle. Air shears gotta be handy.

99 to Life · 03-28-2017, 09:17 PM

cant wait to see this all done. looking good

deejaaa1 · 03-28-2017, 10:17 PM

looking great.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-29-2017, 06:24 PM

That is looking great! I used to have some electric shears. They sure speed up the process.

lower50's · 03-29-2017, 08:09 PM

You may cause accidents with people trying to get a good look as you drive it down the road with your truck and turtle combo. I know I would probably do an aggressive U turn!!! Can't wait to see it done.

47 Fasttoys · 04-01-2017, 07:13 PM

Started on the roof skin today. Man am I going through some drill bits. by the time I'm done I will have used in the 600+ range of 3/16 rivets, yeah I bought a air powered rivet gun. Really with I would have had one of these when I built the FFR Cobra a few years ago. That thing had over 2000 in it.
Rob

flashed · 04-01-2017, 07:20 PM

Its looking great .

Flysocal · 04-01-2017, 10:09 PM

Very nice work

nvrdone · 04-02-2017, 11:30 AM

ok, so is the next project to make the garage door taller ?

47 Fasttoys · 04-02-2017, 07:40 PM

Yeah, I know it doesn't look like it will fit, but it does . In the pictures it's sitting on 3" tubing. I roll it in/out on the PVC tubes sitting below. It worked for building the pyramids so I guess it will work for me. Most people don't realize they had PVC back then. LOL. What I really need is a taller shop.
Rob

flashed · 04-02-2017, 08:00 PM

Be careful with that PVC Pipe ,Im sure you saw what it did to Atlanta traffic .What a bunch of dummys our DOT was for storing combustible materials in a homeless camp.Sorry ,I could not resist ,keep the pics coming .

mud.man.rj · 04-02-2017, 10:50 PM

Wow, what a beautiful job, was wood last time I looked, nice work, keep at it.
Mudman.

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-05-2017, 04:31 PM

That is looking great! I bet you are going to use some rivets in that beast!

**joedoh** · 04-05-2017, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

I roll it in/out on the PVC tubes sitting below. It worked for building the pyramids so I guess it will work for me. Most people don't realize they had PVC back then. LOL.

good old King Tupp....erware.

looks great as per yoosh

HSRACER · 04-07-2017, 12:48 AM

I just read the entire post. Great job and fun to learn all your tricks. I will keep looking for updates.

47 Fasttoys · 04-10-2017, 06:43 PM

OK, so I've been on a mad push lately. I got the top skin on, one window in, one bed frame in. one light in, a new compressor mount for the air compressor, a rear facing camera and two new rear tires mounted. Keep in mind I'm driving this beast around 4000 miles in 7 days. So this means again I will head West with very little testing. I aint no afraid. There is a lot more to be completed but I needed it road ready so other things will have to wait.
Rob

OutlawDrifter · 04-10-2017, 07:58 PM

It's coming along nicely!

**joedoh** · 04-11-2017, 12:47 AM

looking greeeeat! I think it looked smaller in wood?

dear lord imagine the standing wave in that behemoth going down the highway, it would sound like those turtle guys in The Dark Crystal uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

did you go to a higher load range on the tires?

47 Fasttoys · 04-11-2017, 07:20 AM

Yes E rated 10 ply

MIKESAD50 · 04-11-2017, 10:12 AM

Looks nice, will be Cool when done.

Bad Apache · 04-11-2017, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 47 Fasttoys

Yes E rated 10 ply

Good idea!!!

Scott2 · 04-11-2017, 10:50 AM

very cool - how's the inside?

**Dieselwrencher** · 04-11-2017, 06:01 PM

That looks great! Are you going to add seam sealer to the top edges? It does look bigger on the truck than on the ground for sure.

47 Fasttoys · 04-11-2017, 09:20 PM

All the edges have silicon and exterior glue right below the rivets. The rivets are self sealing rivets from the trailer industry. All the seams also have overlap so I hope this will be enough. All the rivets also go into steel tubing so hopefully that will be enough. Time will tell. For the inside barren to say the least. But hey, I've got maybe 24 hours of shop time available before I drive this beast 4 thousand miles and camp out of it for 10 days so what could I really need? Ahhh the life of a hot rodder, gotta love it.
Rob

mud.man.rj · 04-11-2017, 10:32 PM

So will your rear camera be functional while driving, or only in reverse, reason I'm asking is looks like it may be difficult to see behind with the side mirrors only while driving city or highway for lane changes or whatever. She is a big unit.
Mudman.

03-28-2017, 08:58 PM	#876
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03-28-2017, 09:17 PM	#877
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE cant wait to see this all done. looking good __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

03-29-2017, 06:24 PM	#879
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE That is looking great! I used to have some electric shears. They sure speed up the process. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-29-2017, 08:09 PM	#880
lower50's Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3,254	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE You may cause accidents with people trying to get a good look as you drive it down the road with your truck and turtle combo. I know I would probably do an aggressive U turn!!! Can't wait to see it done. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=648459 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=769441 1951 MG TD 1967 Jeep CJ5 1.9L TDI 33X13.5X15 Mud Grapplers. 1952 GMC 9700 p/u 7.3L diesel on air, dually

04-01-2017, 07:13 PM	#881
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Started on the roof skin today. Man am I going through some drill bits. by the time I'm done I will have used in the 600+ range of 3/16 rivets, yeah I bought a air powered rivet gun. Really with I would have had one of these when I built the FFR Cobra a few years ago. That thing had over 2000 in it. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

04-01-2017, 07:20 PM	#882
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Its looking great .

04-01-2017, 10:09 PM	#883
Flysocal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glendale Posts: 414	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Very nice work

04-02-2017, 11:30 AM	#884
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,479	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE ok, so is the next project to make the garage door taller ?

04-02-2017, 07:40 PM	#885
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Yeah, I know it doesn't look like it will fit, but it does . In the pictures it's sitting on 3" tubing. I roll it in/out on the PVC tubes sitting below. It worked for building the pyramids so I guess it will work for me. Most people don't realize they had PVC back then. LOL. What I really need is a taller shop. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

04-02-2017, 08:00 PM	#886
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Be careful with that PVC Pipe ,Im sure you saw what it did to Atlanta traffic .What a bunch of dummys our DOT was for storing combustible materials in a homeless camp.Sorry ,I could not resist ,keep the pics coming .

04-02-2017, 10:50 PM	#887
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Wow, what a beautiful job, was wood last time I looked, nice work, keep at it. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

04-05-2017, 04:31 PM	#888
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE That is looking great! I bet you are going to use some rivets in that beast! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-07-2017, 12:48 AM	#890
HSRACER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Katy TX Posts: 1,268	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE I just read the entire post. Great job and fun to learn all your tricks. I will keep looking for updates. __________________ HSRACER Slammed 53 5 window Blown/Bagged 54 Pickup Patinaed 67 LS stepside Supercharged 67 Nova Bagged 69 Suburban Turbo'ed 5.3 LS

04-10-2017, 06:43 PM	#891
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE OK, so I've been on a mad push lately. I got the top skin on, one window in, one bed frame in. one light in, a new compressor mount for the air compressor, a rear facing camera and two new rear tires mounted. Keep in mind I'm driving this beast around 4000 miles in 7 days. So this means again I will head West with very little testing. I aint no afraid. There is a lot more to be completed but I needed it road ready so other things will have to wait. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

04-10-2017, 07:58 PM	#892
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04-11-2017, 12:47 AM	#893
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE looking greeeeat! I think it looked smaller in wood? dear lord imagine the standing wave in that behemoth going down the highway, it would sound like those turtle guys in The Dark Crystal uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu did you go to a higher load range on the tires? __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

04-11-2017, 07:20 AM	#894
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Yes E rated 10 ply __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

04-11-2017, 10:12 AM	#895
MIKESAD50 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 605	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE Looks nice, will be Cool when done. __________________ 1950 3100 5 window

04-11-2017, 10:50 AM	#897
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04-11-2017, 06:01 PM	#898
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,139	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE That looks great! Are you going to add seam sealer to the top edges? It does look bigger on the truck than on the ground for sure. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

04-11-2017, 09:20 PM	#899
47 Fasttoys Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Westminster, SC Posts: 933	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE All the edges have silicon and exterior glue right below the rivets. The rivets are self sealing rivets from the trailer industry. All the seams also have overlap so I hope this will be enough. All the rivets also go into steel tubing so hopefully that will be enough. Time will tell. For the inside barren to say the least. But hey, I've got maybe 24 hours of shop time available before I drive this beast 4 thousand miles and camp out of it for 10 days so what could I really need? Ahhh the life of a hot rodder, gotta love it. Rob __________________ My '47 C.O.E build

04-11-2017, 10:32 PM	#900
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: Loadmaster '47 COE So will your rear camera be functional while driving, or only in reverse, reason I'm asking is looks like it may be difficult to see behind with the side mirrors only while driving city or highway for lane changes or whatever. She is a big unit. Mudman. __________________ 1987 Green n Green machine. 5.0 4spd std. 7" lift w 35's.

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