My 57 Pro Street

[Nut Case]

Kim57 Thanks so much the photo's, the starting post # would have been more than enough. Can I PM you for questions about this panel, and such? I'm a few months from pulling the trigger on my build thread. I'm just trying to do as much pre-planing as possible.

I spent several hours studying your hood sectioning and the forward tilting attachments. Wow your skills, and analytical process is off the charts. Thanks so much NC

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Nut Case wanted to see how I did the rear panel on the back of my cab is all.
I barely have time to build one truck let alone two.
Kim

Ahhhh, ok got it. Man, I was thinking you were really a glutton for punishment....or enjoyment,.,depending on your point of view, ha ha. I guess I'd never noticed you had done that back panel. Cool looking though.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Nut Case

Kim57 Thanks so much the photo's, the starting post # would have been more than enough. Can I PM you for questions about this panel, and such? I'm a few months from pulling the trigger on my build thread. I'm just trying to do as much pre-planing as possible.

I spent several hours studying your hood sectioning and the forward tilting attachments. Wow your skills, and analytical process is off the charts. Thanks so much NC

You can ask questions any time and I'll try and help as much as possible.
That's what this board is all about.
Kim

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Ahhhh, ok got it. Man, I was thinking you were really a glutton for punishment....or enjoyment,.,depending on your point of view, ha ha. I guess I'd never noticed you had done that back panel. Cool looking though.

I do enjoy but only one at a time.
Hope to get another 66 Chevelle some day.
Kim

[tpimuncie]

Originally Posted by Kim57

You can ask questions any time and I'll try and help as much as possible.
That's what this board is all about.
Kim

Yup!

[Daze57]

lookin v v good kim !!!

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Daze57

lookin v v good kim !!!

Thanks.
Kim

[samples45]

Hey Kim, could you show me some better picture on what the top part of the cowl vent looks like where you welded it to the cab like where the window seal will cover? I'm trying to smooth mine out but I didn't have a cowl vent cover to start.. And I'm having problems

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by samples45

Hey Kim, could you show me some better picture on what the top part of the cowl vent looks like where you welded it to the cab like where the window seal will cover? I'm trying to smooth mine out but I didn't have a cowl vent cover to start.. And I'm having problems

Here's a pic before i welded it.
It just buts up to the bottom of the window.
I welded the seam there and just ground it down.
I'll get another pic when I get a chance to show how it looks welded.
Kim

[samples45]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Here's a pic before i welded it.
It just buts up to the bottom of the window.
I welded the seam there and just ground it down.
I'll get another pic when I get a chance to show how it looks welded.
Kim

Thanks Kim! Do you know how far the window seal comes down on that part? I'm just worried about not getting that seam right and it messing up the deal or something

[samples45]

Seal*

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by samples45

Thanks Kim! Do you know how far the window seal comes down on that part? I'm just worried about not getting that seam right and it messing up the deal or something

Not sure how far down it comes but I don't think it shouldn't hurt the sealing of the window.
Kim

[58-GMC]

Your truck is coming along nicely!

[bowt1ed]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Here's a pic before i welded it.
It just buts up to the bottom of the window.
I welded the seam there and just ground it down.
I'll get another pic when I get a chance to show how it looks welded.
Kim

Hey Kim, doing the same on mine and thinking about just laying a heavy bead of seam sealer all around and not welding. Wondering if the windshield rubber will help seal from the outside on top and the seam sealer will keep water out. Did you weld the entire top and side joints too?

Thanks, Jim

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by 58-GMC

Your truck is coming along nicely!

Thanks

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Hey Kim, doing the same on mine and thinking about just laying a heavy bead of seam sealer all around and not welding. Wondering if the windshield rubber will help seal from the outside on top and the seam sealer will keep water out. Did you weld the entire top and side joints too?

Thanks, Jim

I welded it all the way around. I think the window rubber would keep water out but not sure how tight it fits against the vent.
Kim

[bowt1ed]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Thanks


I welded it all the way around. I think the window rubber would keep water out but not sure how tight it fits against the vent.
Kim

Can you post a pic of it welded/ground? I'm still thinking I prefer the tow side seams in lieu of none. Thanks, Jim

[lower50's]

Sweet

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Sweet

Thanks.
Kim

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by bowt1ed

Can you post a pic of it welded/ground? I'm still thinking I prefer the tow side seams in lieu of none. Thanks, Jim

Here you go Jim.
Ground and in primer.
Kim

[Kim57]

This is what happens when you stare at something you weren't entirely happy with. I never really liked the tail lights I was going to use but at the time didn't find anything that made me happy.
Out with the old and in with the new.
2" beehive led's set up to use as tail/brake lights. A little fab work and we are on our way.
Kim

[Kim57]

A few more pics and I'm much happier with these.
Kim

[Kim57]

And in with the new.
Kim

[Rods57]

Love those lights, they look way better.

[Kim57]

Originally Posted by Rods57

Love those lights, they look way better.

Thanks.
I like them a lot better also. Fits the theme of the truck a lot better than the old ones.
Kim

[RockinKees]

Looks great Kim!!

Glad to see some building from you again!