New build thread how time flys junior to future

[Blitz]

Originally Posted by Retro68

It's not about being the best it's about being better than myself. So I hope this answers your question Blitz.

Oh the wheel choice is a secret for now.

It wasn't so much a question of "what drives you" but one of "what engine is in it". Hahaha. Either way though, I'm even more drawn to the build because of the back story. I have a huge creative side but my talents so far are inversely proportionate to yours.

And..."Dangit!" on the secret wheel selection.

[Retro68]

Ok so I it's Friday and I have neglected working on the truck and have been feeling guilty. So I gave myself the day off and dove in to finish the wheel well. The pictures are self explanatory and I am ready to call it quits for the night so ask any questions you like and I will answer them later. Over and out and I mean out like a lite.

[Retro68]

More inner fender flange pictures

[Retro68]

The rest of the story.

[oldtruck10]

How hard is it to do that? I thought about that but was never sure how it would work. That is real nice work how do you make the metal to fit so good? I am going to keep this build to watch for sure.

[IvelDesigns]

looks good man. So is the final shots plan B? from the pics it looks like you fabbed up the strips, but then decided to do it a different way after you trimmed off the mounting holes on the original. Is that right? Or are the final pics just with the remaining lip beat down onto the new metal?

either way, looks great man. I think your approach is a doable one and I'm probably going to do it in a similar fashion. Unfortunately I started in on a new project, so inners in the '69 are getting put on the back burner until June at least.

[Retro68]

I placed the wheel well in the opening bolting it in place in a couple location points. The metal pieces made from the patterns were checked for fit then I tacked them into position. By leaving the original flange of the wheel well in place it keeps the part stable. After tacking and fitting I removed the wheel well out of the fender and cut off the original bolting flange. I dollied the small lip that was left flat to the new flange and tacked it from that side also. Once this was finished I reinstalled the inner fender and marked the new bolt holes for smaller sized bolts with a rounded allen head for the cleaner look. The under side will get bed liner coating and the top will get bodyworked and painted. Hope this helps any questions let me know.

[Retro68]

I thought I would drop these latest progress pics of the wheel well modification. Both sides will be finished soon. Hope this isn't repetitive and i will get these finished soon so I can move on to some new project and get fresh pictures of the build. Thanks for checking in.

[Retro68]

last picture of group

[nuke1]

lookin good, i like the way yu think, that is workin out great

[Retro68]

Thanks for the comment. I will be glad when these are done so I can move back to finishing the custom hinges i started. Once I get the hood back on I have a day or so of final body prep and the body work is finished. My plans from here are to setup the brakes and wheels and install the electric brake system. Then the body comes off and the chassis gets completely worked out with boxing and smoothing then off to the powder coater it goes. I can't wait for that.

[pcorriveau951]

awesome job on those wheel wells, those things are going to look really slick painte, im definetly going to have to steal some of your ideals on the inner fenders to get that slick smooth look. keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing the work that you do on the chassis.
Phil

[Retro68]

Originally Posted by pcorriveau951

awesome job on those wheel wells, those things are going to look really slick painte, im definetly going to have to steal some of your ideals on the inner fenders to get that slick smooth look. keep up the great work and looking forward to seeing the work that you do on the chassis.
Phil

Phil thanks a bunch. I will be glad to have the body work finished. The dusty work is killing me. It's kind of a love hate relationship with body filler and me. We go back a long way. Glad you got some ideas from this project. Thats what I like so much about the guys here and how great this site is. Have a good one today. Scott N.

[Retro68]

I thought I would drop this picture in here to bring this build page back in perspective for you.

[LOW DOUGH]

it is looking great! i'm watching.

[nickp51chevy]

nice looking build.

[Retro68]

Originally Posted by nickp51chevy

nice looking build.

Thanks for the comment. I'm giving it a good shot!

[OARNGESI]

That truck is going to be nice

[Blitz]

Good grief, that truck is so clean in post #114 it looks like a plastic model. Very nice.

[c10hunting]

My favorite part is you're keeping the trim. Awesome build.....more pics

[Retro68]

Originally Posted by Blitz

Good grief, that truck is so clean in post #114 it looks like a plastic model. Very nice.

That never crossed my mind but you are right it sorta does look like a model.

[Chevymann1968]

Hey buddy yes that truck is looking awsome!!!!

[gunkis84]

TOP!! hey.. im still waiting for my inner fenders to arrive?!?! fedex lose them or something??

[my67chevytruck]

awesome build....

[Retro68]

Originally Posted by gunkis84

TOP!! hey.. im still waiting for my inner fenders to arrive?!?! fedex lose them or something??

Fed Ex sent them back to me and said they didn't fit the Fed Ex custom delivery truck.