"Project Orangepeel" 52 A.D

[reaper71]

Pic#1 a better view from front and round bar tacked in.
Pic#2 round bar all welded and metal finished.

[reaper71]

At this point the shape is all done. Now comes the daunting task welding everything up and metal finish...

Mark...

[69CST-V]

Looks great.....

[reaper71]

Thank you.. It's been a ton of work but well worth it!

Originally Posted by 69CST-V

Looks great.....

[reaper71]

Hope everyone had a great weekend!!
pic #1 showing the upper pieces tacked in and also showing a Ton of work done to the rest of the unit.
Pic #2 after all the welding and metal finish was done..

[reaper71]

2 quick shots of it back in the truck..
Now onto the door panels..

[reaper71]

So for the door panels I wanted to get that "cockpit" feel to the interior. I first started with the shape I used from the flat section on the dash so it would flow..

[reaper71]

Here is a shot of the transition from the panel to the dash. Using round bar,I welded them together then will cut it to make my gap so when you close the door it will match up..

[RockinKees]

Looking mighty fine!!


I like how you let us see how you do the metal work!
Keep the pics comin'

[reaper71]

Thank's Kees!! I was wondering what was going on have not seen any replies lately, thought I had scared you guys off with my crazy dash idea!!

[RockinKees]

Haha, I think we're so quiet because of your awsome work!

[reaper71]

Wow!!! Thanks again!! for the kind words I'll keep posting if you guys keep checking in..

Mark...

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Haha, I think we're so quiet because of your awsome work!

[reaper71]

Pic #1 showing panel removed and round bar tacked in place. All the round bar will be welded and metal finished for a clean look.
Pic #2 another view from front showing the shape it's taking

[reaper71]

Welding and metal finish complete..

[reaper71]

Pic #1 is the backside of panel. what you are looking at is a "cap" for the front of the panel this will finish off the front of it at the door for a completed look.
Pic #2 the front side welded and metal finished

[RockinKees]

We'll keep checking in, don't worry!

[TINKERDUKE]

Just read whole thread, great work and great imagination. I'll be following closely. The round bar work kinda reminded me of the black widow bike Orange County choppers done!

[CURSED GEARS]

This truck was very fortunate that you found it. You hooked me on your patch making, and then your steering wheel sealed the deal. This is added to my list of builds to watch.

[reaper71]

Thanks so much for checking out the build! yeah I hijacked the idea a long time ago haha..

Originally Posted by TINKERDUKE

Just read whole thread, great work and great imagination. I'll be following closely. The round bar work kinda reminded me of the black widow bike Orange County choppers done!

[reaper71]

Well thank you!! I do things outside the box so to speak but I like being different!! The truck has been around for awhile and is a work in progress. Thank's for checking in.

Mark...

Originally Posted by CURSED GEARS

This truck was very fortunate that you found it. You hooked me on your patch making, and then your steering wheel sealed the deal. This is added to my list of builds to watch.

[reaper71]

In this pic it shows the garnish molding and the back of the new door panel. The stock molding was rounded off and I wanted them to flow more..

[reaper71]

In these 2 pics it is of the transition from the garnish molding (front) to the dash and as well as the transition between the garnish and the panel.. #2 another view

[reaper71]

Back of garnish molding metal finished..

[reaper71]

Pic #1 passenger side garnish.
Pic #2 new piece set in place..
Hope everyone has a great Thanks Giving!!
Mark...

[ear.shop]

I think lots of people are following this. Not all of us post but I will say you have more talent,skill and imagination in your finger tip than I have in my whole body. Your explinations make it easy to read and follow. Keep up the great work!