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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
"A 235 six and 3 speed overdrive because he didn't think the new V8 would be very good - ha ha."
Not to jump into Bam's thread, but Dan, that was a pretty common thought back in 1955 when the V8 came out. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Yup, the SBC was a brand new, newfangled thingamajig.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Not really much to report but I did get to do a little this weekend. I welded up all the interior seams and grind them smooth to give it that smooth and finished look that was lacking from the factory. I got it in primer and now it needs to be blocked sanded. I'm happy with the look so far. It was a lot of work but I've been told many times that the devil is in the details.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Looks great in the primer, with paint it will look super...Jim
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#1480 |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Thanks man.
Most people will not notice it at all.lol But I did and seeing all those seams would have bothered me if I did not smooth them. So out came the welder, grinder, and filler.lol I was going to have my upholstery hide the seams and then after going to many shows I liked the trucks that kept most of the metal showing the most. The full upholstery trucks looked overdone for my taste so I smoothed every thing and I think I will like this better, plus its less expensive.lol Last edited by Kabwe; 05-22-2013 at 01:37 PM. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
"It was a lot of work but I've been told many times that the devil is in the details."
That should be your tag line, you are awesome at the details. That looks great. |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Looking good Bam!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Those seams bother me and I appreciate them gone.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Lookin' slick!
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#1486 |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
nice work as always!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
You are a perfectionist, great work!
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Those came out great.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
The cab looks great Bam.
I havent spoke to you in a while, how have you been? I have decided that when I do my suburban i am going to use a couple of your ideas. I hope you dont mind ![]()
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#1491 |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Yeah man its been awhile. I've been cool and I hope you have also. You you find an idea of mind that you like you are welcome to it just make it yours. Improve upon it.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Looks good BAM May be a finicky perfectionist. And isn't that like the chicken or the egg question.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
It looks great. I hope to get to see it in person someday!
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#1495 |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
all this eggs and chicken talk is making me hungry.lol
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Looking good man
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Oh heck, will you just finish already so you can start on my truck!!!
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#1498 |
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Well that is why so many other guys are finished and I'm not.lol
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
Bam you never cease to amaze me with some of the work you do.
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Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build
1959Chevy thanks for the compliment buddy, I really appreciate it.
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