My 56 build

[Tempest67]

nice work.... it is amazing to see this done with 'old school' equipment.

Thanks for sharing

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Tempest67

nice work.... it is amazing to see this done with 'old school' equipment.

Thanks for sharing

Thanks, I just use what I have to work with! Normally comes out pretty nice!

[washington blue]

Really nice work and nice stance too.

[sginphx]

Nice Build!! Getting closer and closer!!

[Jason 56]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Finished rounding the cab where I rounded the door. Also managed to get a good amount of the hood done today. I’m really happy how it’s coming out!

[Jason 56]

Few more pictures of the hood. It took 26 vertical cuts to maintain the shape up front. Last 2 pictures are before and after. I’m liking it

[oldman3]

nice job...Jim

[Tempest67]

amazing.......thanks for the pics

[dsraven]

for anybody interested in a pancake job, here is another. post 11 or so I think.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440079

[Tempest67]

thanks for the link dsraven,

it looks cool 'pancaked', but that is a lot of work, for a very subtle difference


another great metal fabricator on this site.....

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Tempest67

thanks for the link dsraven,

it looks cool 'pancaked', but that is a lot of work, for a very subtle difference


another great metal fabricator on this site.....

It’s not work... more like an addiction I say keep cuttin until you like it!

[slammed57]

nice pancake job, great work

[dsraven]

Thinking about doing that when I get there. Started at rear bumper and working forward finishing everything as I go ready for paint kinda finish. My hood is a gmc so it has that hole for the emblem. By the time I get there my skills should be up to the task. How much did you cut out, just curious.

[Jason 56]

I started with 1” but after reshaping the front to realign I was probably at 1 3/8”. I used 1” masking tape to lay it out.

[dsraven]

Looks good. Great skills you have.

[youngrodder]

Nice work on pancaking that hood....Well done sir

[Troy Sr]

That pancake would be better with Butter and Aunt Jemima Syrup on it!!! Sorry couldn't help it!!!!

[Jason 56]

Thanks everyone for the compliments!

Finished welding and metal work on the hood. Found another rust repair when I stripped the hood! Go figure... n I thought I was done with rust repair Started that patch n finished rounding cab on the driver side.

[Jason 56]

Pictures of the hood rust and repair patch I started. It rusted under the rear brace. Also the rounded passenger side

[sginphx]

Nice work Jason!! Thought about doing mine years ago when talking to Bam but decided not to...does look cool tho!

[62 Barnfind]

Good job!

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by sginphx

Nice work Jason!! Thought about doing mine years ago when talking to Bam but decided not to...does look cool tho!

Funny you mention that, Bam and kim’s trucks have been much of my inspiration!

[57tailgater]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Pictures of the hood rust and repair patch I started. It rusted under the rear brace. Also the rounded passenger side

Mine is rusted here as well. I assume from battery acid fumes. Fortunately I had a complete other hood I could not sell and this area was good. So now I have a patch panel.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by 57tailgater

Mine is rusted here as well. I assume from battery acid fumes. Fortunately I had a complete other hood I could not sell and this area was good. So now I have a patch panel.

Never thought of that being the reason... but makes sense!

[Tinbasher]

You have some mad sheet metal skills! Great job!