J.M. Laflamme Build

[Kim57]

Looking good.
The frame is coming along nicely.
Kim

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by longbike

That dude is going to be cool!!

Thanks man!!!

I get more and more excited everyday this thing transforms...

Brian

[oldman3]

Nice work on the frame, and the overall look with cab and box is nice. Jim

[drivea55]

Thanks for everyones encouragement!

Things are moving right along... Spent the day getting a game plan on how we are to frame up the inside of the bed.

Uploading pics in a few.

Brian

[drivea55]

here are some pics of the start of framing inside the box.

does anyone have any pics of theirs for inspiration?

thanks for looking

Brian

[drivea55]

here are a couple more of how she is sitting by days end

Brian

[waybad]

just sick!
how do you find time to get all this done??

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by waybad

just sick!
how do you find time to get all this done??

Thanks!

I dedicated this past weekend to just dig into it. You have to find a couple hours a day while the inspiration is there.

To mate the rear clip to final boxing was prolly 16 hours worth of work. I have another 8-10 hours into the bed so far.

Thanks for looking...

Brian

[drivea55]

Hey guys...

Just a couple pics of us framing up the box. I have a fuel cell in mind and ordered.

The framing is getting there, I won't be able to quite finish it up until all my parts are here for mock up.

enjoy.

Brian

[drivea55]

Spent a few hours today finishing the basic frame inside the bed. Time to get the bed mounts in place and start replacing sheet metal.

If the rain ever ends I can get over to the sand blaster and get it all cleaned up.

Brian

[drivea55]

I been contemplating using a coyote gear aluminum gas tank to put in the bed.

Like this one attached.

I think it will look good in front of the rear tires inside the bed.

opinions?

thanks,

Brian

[Kim57]

That's a nice looking tank.
Kim

[waybad]

[drivea55]

Thanks!

Hopefully it will be in sooner than later and I can see how it looks inside the bed.

realized we had to replace the front bed panel. Had a local sheet metal shop bend me up a few pieces.

we got started on it and mocked it up. the floor panel is not attached in anyway as of yet.

chipping away little by little, going to have to bite the bullet and order the 3 inch wider fiber glass fenders for the rear. 300 a pc. ouch! but it will be worth it in the long run.

thanks for looking.

Brian

[drivea55]

Here is a pick of the new altman latches installed. It is incredible that the doors latch with a touch of a finger... "click"

the rest of the pics are the last to be taken and fitted until blast day!

Brian

[drivea55]

This morning is a very exciting day indeed!!!

the chassis and cab are to be blasted. By days end, the chassis should be in paint and the cab in primer to finish the body work.

I can see now I am not getting much sleep tonight!

Wish me luck!

chassis stripped and ready to go for a ride...

Brian

[Kim57]

Looking good Brian.
Must be nice getting it blasted.
Kim

[drivea55]

Thanks Kim!

It was a good and not so good experience... I won't get too in depth, BUT....

I told the blast guy to be very careful with the cab.

Got it back and the rockers were caved in enough that my doors were rubbing, the new cab corners were dented in and the worst ever... the middle of the roof had a huge buckle in it.

We spent many hours yesterday getting the cab back the way it was before blast.

On a more better note.... BRING ON THE PICTURES!!!!!!

enjoy and happy memorial weekend everyone!!!

Brian

[drivea55]

Yes,

If anybody noticed, I now have 5 x 4.5 lug pattern all the way around. I could not find a place that would sell me a 5 x 4.5 bolt pattern that fit 92 chevy spindles.

So being a machinist, I took my rotors in and rotated the bolt pattern and presto! matching bolt pattern all around.

Only down fall I can see is in the future if I need new rotors I will have to re machine them.

ok, enough babble for now...

Brian

[Kim57]

Looking good Brian.
I think it's great your making progress on your truck.
Kim

[drivea55]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good Brian.
I think it's great your making progress on your truck.
Kim

Thanks for your continued support!

Today was a good day to have the chassis get some sun.

Brian

[longbike]

Looks great! should ride good!

[drivea55]

Thanks!

I hope it rides nice... Time will tell i guess.

Making progress and getting more of the drive line in place.

[drivea55]

Tell me all...

What is recommended for coating headers that will last ?!?


On a second note... Those who stated that these cabs are less than desirable for form and fit, couldn't of been more right.

I cannot believe what I have to do to get these lines somewhat in the ball park.

This looks terrible and I have around 8-10 hours playing with this door seam.

Patience is something I am learning for sure.

Thanks for looking!

Brian

[Kim57]

The frame is looking good Brian.
The doors are a pain but well worth the work when they are done.
Just be patient and you'll get there.
Kim