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**bobinbc** · 02-28-2011, 02:49 AM

Nice work!

Kim57 · 02-28-2011, 11:39 AM

Nice job Kabwe.
Kim

Kabwe · 02-28-2011, 01:49 PM

Thanks guys

chevyrestoguy · 03-01-2011, 12:33 PM

You nailed the wheelbase!! Nice job!

That thing was so messed up when you got it. What did you use as a basis for establishing the wheelbase? There's a bunch of tricks you can do, but alot of them depends on having a good measurement to start from.

Like we say in aerospace, measure 3 times, say a prayer, then fire up the cutoff wheel and make sparks .

Kabwe · 03-01-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

You nailed the wheelbase!! Nice job!

That thing was so messed up when you got it. What did you use as a basis for establishing the wheelbase? There's a bunch of tricks you can do, but alot of them depends on having a good measurement to start from.

Like we say in aerospace, measure 3 times, say a prayer, then fire up the cutoff wheel and make sparks .

Thanks man

Before I cut the clip off I put the sheetmetal back on and discovered the wheelbase was different on each side. I liked how the wheels looked on the passenger side so I used that side for my measurements.

I tacked it in I put the sheetmetal back on to make sure I still liked how the wheels looked in the wheel well. After that I welded it back together.

BC Toy chest · 03-04-2011, 05:39 PM

I still think the owner should have made the guy that butchered the frame, come over to take a look-see on how a properly installed clip looks.

Kabwe · 03-04-2011, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BC Toy chest

I still think the owner should have made the guy that butchered the frame, come over to take a look-see on how a properly installed clip looks.

So young and so full of hate. How sad, how sad. Let it go man just let it go.

BC Toy chest · 03-04-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

So young and so full of hate. How sad, how sad. Let it go man just let it go.

OHHH I see, you gona make me out to be the inmature bad guy coz you don't want to

hurt "The Butcher's" feelings.

Rods57 · 03-06-2011, 12:26 AM

Wow your like the truck and dog doctor....

Kabwe · 03-06-2011, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Wow your like the truck and dog doctor....

LOL. now that's funny.lol Are you enjoying this site? I told you there is a wealth of info and great builds going on here.

CAL 58 GMC · 03-06-2011, 06:49 PM

We call Kabwe the "The Truck Whisperer"

Rods57 · 03-07-2011, 12:16 AM

Yes he is the truck whisperer. Hey it make me think I might be able to do some stuff, this is a great site for info and builds. I have to transfer my photos over.

Kabwe · 03-12-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

We call Kabwe the "The Truck Whisperer"

Yeah right, the truck screamer maybe.lol

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Yes he is the truck whisperer. Hey it make me think I might be able to do some stuff, this is a great site for info and builds. I have to transfer my photos over.

Please do transfer those pics. I'm really glad you like the site, its a great one.

Kabwe · 04-10-2011, 06:13 PM

Update: We got the engine and transmission installed and everything is looking good. He is running a 383 stroker with a 700r4. I was not suppose to be installing the engine but every time I go visit he is working so I end up helping. I need to stop visiting and I told him so.lol

Rods57 · 04-13-2011, 01:00 AM

Maybe you can come "visit" me soon so I can get something done on mine...

Kabwe · 04-13-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Maybe you can come "visit" me soon so I can get something done on mine...

Sure free plane ride a place to rest my head and all the food and beer that I can ingest. Plus I get to work on cars, that sounds like a nice vacation to me.lol

Indian113 · 04-13-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Sure free plane ride a place to rest my head and all the food and beer that I can ingest. Plus I get to work on cars, that sounds like a nice vacation to me.lol

Thats a price that would be cheaper than some of the butcher jobs some people charge

Kabwe · 04-13-2011, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Thats a price that would be cheaper than some of the butcher jobs some people charge

I guess it would huh.lol

Indian113 · 04-13-2011, 01:22 PM

Maybe thats what "some of us need" a gentle push and a shove to get our butts in gear!

Kabwe · 04-13-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Now there's a great show. Bam fly's in, fix's your mess and lives with you and your family for the month. You could wake us up at dawn, with the dog suit on of course, yell at us, "get to work on that truck you slacker" then have beer and lunch...

LOL. That will work.lol

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Originally Posted by Indian113

Maybe thats what "some of us need" a gentle push and a shove to get our butts in gear!

I need that sometimes myself. I'm cool once I go to the garage, I just need a gentle push to go out the back door to get there.lol

Kabwe · 04-16-2011, 08:36 PM

Well the front sheetmetal is back on. I think the truck should be a little lower, but the owner loves it at this ride height. He told me he change the springs to get it this high and this is where he wants it. Well I think he should put the original springs back on but case closed for now but I will work on him a little more in the future.lol

I will wait to see it with the hood, grill and bumper on before I start in on him again.

**JML55** · 04-16-2011, 08:39 PM

Really nice

Indian113 · 04-16-2011, 08:41 PM

I agree with you, but if he's happy he has to drive it

Kabwe · 04-16-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by JML55

Really nice

Thanks man

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Originally Posted by Indian113

I agree with you, but if he's happy he has to drive it

Yeah, I don't know what he is scared of he likes everything a little high. This is his also and as you can see its a little too high, but its a beautiful car. He is a really good painter. This is a backyard paint job. My camera does not do justice to the paint. The color is actually purple and silver. It looks blue in the pic.
I wish he put some drop spindle on her. On the truck he can just put the stock springs back on and it will be fine.

Kim57 · 04-17-2011, 12:21 AM

It's looking good kabwe.
That's a nice 56 also.
Kim

02-28-2011, 02:49 AM	#1
bobinbc Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 575	Re: What a mess just look at this. Nice work! __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/

02-28-2011, 11:39 AM	#2
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: What a mess just look at this. Nice job Kabwe. Kim

02-28-2011, 01:49 PM	#3
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: What a mess just look at this. Thanks guys

03-01-2011, 12:33 PM	#4
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: What a mess just look at this. You nailed the wheelbase!! Nice job! That thing was so messed up when you got it. What did you use as a basis for establishing the wheelbase? There's a bunch of tricks you can do, but alot of them depends on having a good measurement to start from. Like we say in aerospace, measure 3 times, say a prayer, then fire up the cutoff wheel and make sparks . __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

03-04-2011, 05:39 PM	#6
BC Toy chest Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 914	Re: What a mess just look at this. I still think the owner should have made the guy that butchered the frame, come over to take a look-see on how a properly installed clip looks. __________________ *I'm not tail-gating, I'm drafting.* http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=432758

03-06-2011, 12:26 AM	#9
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: What a mess just look at this. Wow your like the truck and dog doctor....

03-06-2011, 06:49 PM	#11
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: What a mess just look at this. We call Kabwe the "The Truck Whisperer" __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 03-09-2011 at 06:41 PM.

03-07-2011, 12:16 AM	#12
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: What a mess just look at this. Yes he is the truck whisperer. Hey it make me think I might be able to do some stuff, this is a great site for info and builds. I have to transfer my photos over.

04-10-2011, 06:13 PM	#14
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: What a mess just look at this. Update: We got the engine and transmission installed and everything is looking good. He is running a 383 stroker with a 700r4. I was not suppose to be installing the engine but every time I go visit he is working so I end up helping. I need to stop visiting and I told him so.lol Last edited by Kabwe; 04-10-2011 at 06:28 PM.

04-13-2011, 01:00 AM	#15
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: What a mess just look at this. Maybe you can come "visit" me soon so I can get something done on mine...

04-13-2011, 01:22 PM	#19
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What a mess just look at this. Maybe thats what "some of us need" a gentle push and a shove to get our butts in gear!

04-16-2011, 08:36 PM	#21
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: What a mess just look at this. Well the front sheetmetal is back on. I think the truck should be a little lower, but the owner loves it at this ride height. He told me he change the springs to get it this high and this is where he wants it. Well I think he should put the original springs back on but case closed for now but I will work on him a little more in the future.lol I will wait to see it with the hood, grill and bumper on before I start in on him again. Last edited by Kabwe; 04-16-2011 at 08:57 PM.

04-16-2011, 08:39 PM	#22
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: What a mess just look at this. Really nice __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

04-16-2011, 08:41 PM	#23
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: What a mess just look at this. I agree with you, but if he's happy he has to drive it

04-17-2011, 12:21 AM	#25
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: What a mess just look at this. It's looking good kabwe. That's a nice 56 also. Kim



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