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Kim57 · 10-04-2014, 01:50 AM

Hows the truck coming Bam?
Kim

Kabwe · 10-04-2014, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Very nice Bam!!! I love that color, it really pops!

Thanks buddy

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Originally Posted by bajabob

that thing is sweet !!!!!

Thanks buddy

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Hows the truck coming Bam?
Kim

Kim I have not touch that truck in months, but I will get back on it as soon hopefully.

Daze57 · 10-04-2014, 12:36 PM

great looking color !!!!

RockinKees · 10-04-2014, 03:41 PM

A fabulous color on a magnificent truck!!

I've been through your build this last couple of weeks and I have to say WOW!!!!!!
I hope you get the chance of going back to it very soon!!

Man what a work of ART!

Kabwe · 10-04-2014, 06:45 PM

Thanks guys I will be back on it soon especially if this heat wave we are having is over soon. Its too hot to lay primer let alone paint. Its hot man.lol

blue57 · 10-04-2014, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks guys I will be back on it soon especially if this heat wave we are having is over soon. Its too hot to lay primer let alone paint. Its hot man.lol

Had the same problem doing my bed wood. Had to strip in completely down and now waiting for it to cool off.

VDOG · 10-06-2014, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thanks guys I will be back on it soon especially if this heat wave we are having is over soon. Its too hot to lay primer let alone paint. Its hot man.lol

BooHoo BooHoo BooHoo!! Heat wave, it get just a tad over 100 and the crying starts. LMAO!!!

Hows it going Bam? I figured the wife had you building a second story on your house thats why you had stop working on the truck.

As usual im probably going to pay for that.

Kabwe · 10-06-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

BooHoo BooHoo BooHoo!! Heat wave, it get just a tad over 100 and the crying starts. LMAO!!!

Hows it going Bam? I figured the wife had you building a second story on your house thats why you had stop working on the truck.

As usual im probably going to pay for that.

LOL. I actually was speaking technically Forrest Gump. The problem with shoot paint in this heat (I don't have a booth remember) is that the paint or primer will drying before it hits the surface.

VDOG · 10-06-2014, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

LOL. I actually was speaking technically Forrest Gump. The problem with shoot paint in this heat (I don't have a booth remember) is that the paint or primer will drying before it hits the surface.

Well Lt Bam, I did not think you would shoot some paint. I figure you would show off the latest body mods you have done to your truck.

Kabwe · 10-06-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Well Lt Bam, I did not think you would shoot some paint. I figure you would show off the latest body mods you have done to your truck.

Man just give me a call so we can talk in detail about the message you left me. I called you back but I guess you don't know how to use cell phones and thought it was just your pocket ringing.

**shadow1967** · 01-10-2015, 04:00 PM

Been awhile, Great color.

Kabwe · 01-11-2015, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow1967

Been awhile, Great color.

Yeah Its been awhile. I have not had any truck time at all lately. Hopefully I get back on it soon. I have way too many irons in the fire lately.

michaelt55 · 01-16-2015, 12:19 AM

come on Bam, I need some inspiration to try to get mine moving...all I can do is try to do 1/100th of what you get done!!!

VDOG · 01-16-2015, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Yeah Its been awhile. I have not had any truck time at all lately. Hopefully I get back on it soon. I have way too many irons in the fire lately.

Ok well finish up with the irons, get your ducks in a row, and get back on the truck. LOL

bajabob · 02-08-2015, 12:42 PM

Kab
I thought of you when I saw this at the LA show. Reminded me of the kind of work you do. Supposedly it has 2.5 inches out of the front end of the car in a "pie cut" ???? Not sure WTF that is but it looked super badash!!!!

Kabwe · 02-11-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bajabob

Kab
I thought of you when I saw this at the LA show. Reminded me of the kind of work you do. Supposedly it has 2.5 inches out of the front end of the car in a "pie cut" ???? Not sure WTF that is but it looked super badash!!!!

Man I was there and I got pics of that car also. You should have let me know you were going I would have met up with you to say hello. BCToyBox and I were there and had a great time. I feel in love this that GMC that was on the other side of that trifive. Did you see it? Heres are some pics of it.

blue57 · 03-08-2015, 09:45 PM

That was a really clean GMC. I liked how the air cleaner was hidden in the piece on the core support. Made it look like it was supposed to be that way.

Kabwe · 03-20-2015, 01:00 PM

Man I would be done with this thing if I could stop making changes but I could not help myself.lol I always wanted the progressive automotive x member/transmission mount but put it off because I simply did not want to spend more money. But it keep calling me so I broke down and bought it. Well anyway here it is.

As shipped

Welded together and cut down for installation

Installed. Removing the factory crossmembers were a lot of work but I like this better.

The Transmission mount is just sitting there in this pic, it will not be welded in until engine and trans mockup.

I also decided to fab up a tubular cross member to replace the factory one.

**JML55** · 03-20-2015, 01:03 PM

Nice work

hotrod1 · 03-20-2015, 01:04 PM

I know that one. I cant tell u how many times I have made something just to tear it out and do a one better.

Bam: That looks great and strong! Are the top cross members going to clear your drive shaft when the suspension is completely compressed?

Kabwe · 03-20-2015, 01:08 PM

Thanks guys.

Hotrod1. The top crossmembers will be fine. That is why when I made the last crossmember I put it at the top of the frame and used those tubes at a angle at the bottom, I did not want any clearance issues. Putting the cross member in the center of the frame may have been an issue.

greystoke · 03-20-2015, 01:19 PM

very nice!!!

**oldman3** · 03-20-2015, 01:26 PM

Bam, looks great, nice job...Jim

Kabwe · 03-20-2015, 01:27 PM

Thanks guys,

I was about to put the cab back on the frame for the last time and that x member kept calling me. Once I put the cab on its a done deal it was not coming back off so I had to do it.

RockinKees · 03-20-2015, 02:23 PM

That's very nice!!

I think it will be strong enough

10-04-2014, 01:50 AM	#1
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Hows the truck coming Bam? Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-04-2014, 12:36 PM	#3
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build great looking color !!!!

10-04-2014, 03:41 PM	#4
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build A fabulous color on a magnificent truck!! I've been through your build this last couple of weeks and I have to say WOW!!!!!! I hope you get the chance of going back to it very soon!! Man what a work of ART! __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

10-04-2014, 06:45 PM	#5
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thanks guys I will be back on it soon especially if this heat wave we are having is over soon. Its too hot to lay primer let alone paint. Its hot man.lol

01-10-2015, 04:00 PM	#11
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Been awhile, Great color. __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

01-16-2015, 12:19 AM	#13
michaelt55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond, Texas Posts: 67	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build come on Bam, I need some inspiration to try to get mine moving...all I can do is try to do 1/100th of what you get done!!!

02-08-2015, 12:42 PM	#15
bajabob Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ventura, Ca. Posts: 439	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Kab I thought of you when I saw this at the LA show. Reminded me of the kind of work you do. Supposedly it has 2.5 inches out of the front end of the car in a "pie cut" ???? Not sure WTF that is but it looked super badash!!!! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=385404

03-08-2015, 09:45 PM	#17
blue57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Victorville, CA Posts: 469	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build That was a really clean GMC. I liked how the air cleaner was hidden in the piece on the core support. Made it look like it was supposed to be that way. __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=522711

03-20-2015, 01:00 PM	#18
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Man I would be done with this thing if I could stop making changes but I could not help myself.lol I always wanted the progressive automotive x member/transmission mount but put it off because I simply did not want to spend more money. But it keep calling me so I broke down and bought it. Well anyway here it is. As shipped Welded together and cut down for installation Installed. Removing the factory crossmembers were a lot of work but I like this better. The Transmission mount is just sitting there in this pic, it will not be welded in until engine and trans mockup. I also decided to fab up a tubular cross member to replace the factory one.

03-20-2015, 01:03 PM	#19
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 849	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Nice work __________________ 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

03-20-2015, 01:04 PM	#20
hotrod1 56 - autocross Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Camarillo, Ca Posts: 1,121	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I know that one. I cant tell u how many times I have made something just to tear it out and do a one better. Bam: That looks great and strong! Are the top cross members going to clear your drive shaft when the suspension is completely compressed?

03-20-2015, 01:08 PM	#21
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thanks guys. Hotrod1. The top crossmembers will be fine. That is why when I made the last crossmember I put it at the top of the frame and used those tubes at a angle at the bottom, I did not want any clearance issues. Putting the cross member in the center of the frame may have been an issue. Last edited by Kabwe; 03-20-2015 at 01:24 PM.

03-20-2015, 01:19 PM	#22
greystoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Buckeye, Arizona Posts: 694	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build very nice!!! __________________ "Fear makes the wolf look bigger" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305629

03-20-2015, 01:26 PM	#23
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,555	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Bam, looks great, nice job...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-20-2015, 01:27 PM	#24
Kabwe Certified Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inglewood, California Posts: 3,118	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thanks guys, I was about to put the cab back on the frame for the last time and that x member kept calling me. Once I put the cab on its a done deal it was not coming back off so I had to do it.



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03-20-2015, 02:23 PM	#25
RockinKees Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Purmerend, Netherlands Posts: 1,657	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build That's very nice!! I think it will be strong enough __________________ Cheers!! Kees. 1959 Chevy Fleetside Longbed My build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643426 Kool Guyz CC Instagram: _King_Kustom_

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