My 56 build

[dsraven]

Thinking about doing that when I get there. Started at rear bumper and working forward finishing everything as I go ready for paint kinda finish. My hood is a gmc so it has that hole for the emblem. By the time I get there my skills should be up to the task. How much did you cut out, just curious.

[Jason 56]

I started with 1” but after reshaping the front to realign I was probably at 1 3/8”. I used 1” masking tape to lay it out.

[dsraven]

Looks good. Great skills you have.

[Tempest67]

amazing.......thanks for the pics

[youngrodder]

Nice work on pancaking that hood....Well done sir

[dsraven]

for anybody interested in a pancake job, here is another. post 11 or so I think.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=440079

[Tempest67]

thanks for the link dsraven,

it looks cool 'pancaked', but that is a lot of work, for a very subtle difference


another great metal fabricator on this site.....

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by Tempest67

thanks for the link dsraven,

it looks cool 'pancaked', but that is a lot of work, for a very subtle difference


another great metal fabricator on this site.....

It’s not work... more like an addiction I say keep cuttin until you like it!

[slammed57]

nice pancake job, great work

[dsraven]

looks cool for sure. lots of work, for sure. BUT, if you're a little short in the undercarriage, like me, then a pancaked hood is an asset. lol.
not sure if I will do mine or not. it has that big hole in the front for the emblem.
ah, whatever. it's a challenge for my sheet metal skills. you can always get another hood if you don't like it. sell the pancaked one. break even, gain experience.

[Troy Sr]

That pancake would be better with Butter and Aunt Jemima Syrup on it!!! Sorry couldn't help it!!!!

[Jason 56]

Thanks everyone for the compliments!

Finished welding and metal work on the hood. Found another rust repair when I stripped the hood! Go figure... n I thought I was done with rust repair Started that patch n finished rounding cab on the driver side.

[Jason 56]

Pictures of the hood rust and repair patch I started. It rusted under the rear brace. Also the rounded passenger side

[sginphx]

Nice work Jason!! Thought about doing mine years ago when talking to Bam but decided not to...does look cool tho!

[62 Barnfind]

Good job!

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by sginphx

Nice work Jason!! Thought about doing mine years ago when talking to Bam but decided not to...does look cool tho!

Funny you mention that, Bam and kim’s trucks have been much of my inspiration!

[62 Barnfind]

How much did you take out of the hood?

[slammed57]

Nice work , movin along nicely

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

How much did you take out of the hood?

Started with 1” but was probably 1 3/8” by the time it was reshaped

[62 Barnfind]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Started with 1” but was probably 1 3/8” by the time it was reshaped

Looks great!

[Tinbasher]

You have some mad sheet metal skills! Great job!

[57tailgater]

Originally Posted by Jason 56

Pictures of the hood rust and repair patch I started. It rusted under the rear brace. Also the rounded passenger side

Mine is rusted here as well. I assume from battery acid fumes. Fortunately I had a complete other hood I could not sell and this area was good. So now I have a patch panel.

[Jason 56]

Originally Posted by 57tailgater

Mine is rusted here as well. I assume from battery acid fumes. Fortunately I had a complete other hood I could not sell and this area was good. So now I have a patch panel.

Never thought of that being the reason... but makes sense!

[Jason 56]

Thanks everyone for the kind words. As far as my fab skills I’ve just been willing to try anything! I worked as a mechanic for 2 years full time before going to college to get my degree. That was 15 years ago. I’m a pharmacist... go figure hey! I always wanted to play with cars and learned how from a lot of great mechanics. As far as body work... I’ve painted about 10 cars. Never had a welder to do any sheet metal work. So the metal fab is a new experience that I really enjoy!

Spent some time today working on the hood bracing and the rust repair. The first picture is the cross bracing with the pieces of the front brace being mocked up. Second is the front brace completed and painted with por-15. Brace took longer than I thought it would! Nearly everything I do on the truck does

[reaper71]

Looking really good Jason


Mark