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jamis · 01-03-2005, 04:45 PM

Finally decided that the windshield needed the chop in order to get the roadster look I want. So I whacked 4" off and made a new profile for the A-pillars, the new profile gives the a-pillars a smooooother look. I took the week off to dedicate the time to the cab. My plans for the week are to finish the windshield frame, smooth the firewall, shave the doors and do something with the rear cab wall. Anybody is welcome to come over and help. Here are a few picsâ€¦â€¦I will post the work as I go alongâ€¦â€¦anything suggestions are welcome. Like it, donâ€™t like itâ€¦â€¦..let me know what you think. Maybe you can share the winning lotto numbers for next weekâ€¦..
Almost forgot the safety tip of the dayâ€¦â€¦DONâ€™T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR SANDALS OFF AND GET SOME SHOES ON BEFORE YOU START TO WELDâ€¦..well I gotta goâ€¦..going to the mall and look for something cool to stick thru my new pierced toe.

jamis · 01-03-2005, 04:46 PM

veiw form the top of pillar

CHEVYE · 01-03-2005, 05:43 PM

my dad lives in naples fla! looks like some extensive work you got going on. do you have a whole truck pic? i`d like to see how it looks roadster`d

67ChevyRedneck · 01-03-2005, 06:24 PM

Looks good. I've never been a fan of chopping our trucks, but I like what you're doing, kinda like a blazer...but not! I think the doors look cool without any posts. Is that going to make sealing the glass difficult, or is this truck not going to have a top and door glass at all??? Keeps the pics comming... They should do an American Hot Rod episode with a 67-72.....

GreyHoundSteve · 01-03-2005, 06:52 PM

Just keep in mind that when you begin refering to the saw as "family" and start collecting other peoples faces that you MIGHT have a problem.

jamis · 01-03-2005, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Looks good. I've never been a fan of chopping our trucks, but I like what you're doing, kinda like a blazer...but not! I think the doors look cool without any posts. Is that going to make sealing the glass difficult, or is this truck not going to have a top and door glass at all

Thats funny you mentioned that, I dont care for a chop top either. But I have seen some nice ones chopped just 2 inches. But after I removed the roof it just didnt look right to me with that tall windsheild hanging in the air, so I decided on the heavy chop, I hope I still feel the same after the truck is all put toghether

The truck wont have any side glass and it might get a carson top later on down the road, but for now it will be topless.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEVYE

my dad lives in naples fla! looks like some extensive work you got going on. do you have a whole truck pic? i`d like to see how it looks roadster`d

Sorry but its all in peices....the cab is just sitting on a dolly. Wheres your dad live, I'm in the golden gate estates area

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-03-2005, 07:17 PM

WICKED

**Canadian694x4** · 01-03-2005, 07:19 PM

Nice Work!!

Deuce · 01-03-2005, 08:03 PM

That is going to look killer when it's done!! Good Job.

XXL · 01-03-2005, 08:12 PM

Finally... Tim Russert and I agree on something

**71swb4x4** · 01-03-2005, 08:41 PM

Looks good. Keep the pictures coming.

**Palf70Step** · 01-03-2005, 09:05 PM

Nice job, Waiting to see that finished product.

XXL · 01-03-2005, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jamis

DONâ€™T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR SANDALS OFF AND GET SOME SHOES ON BEFORE YOU START TO WELD.

Wimp.

saulgoode · 01-03-2005, 10:01 PM

I love it. Can't wait to see some more progress, or some shots of the mods done thus far, or did I just not see them in another thread.

Keep up the good work,
Saulgoode

*Randy70C-10* · 01-03-2005, 10:45 PM

Nice work, it's great to see someone that isn't afraid to do that kind of stuff. I'd like to see a better pic of that center console!

kevin from oc · 01-03-2005, 10:52 PM

It is gonna be a nice ride. It will be nice under to drive in the florida sun watchin the palm trees going by......Wish it didn't rain so much here i would try somthing like that, as it is now i would only get to drive it for about 3 months then parked for 9. Keep updating us!

68LSS1 · 01-04-2005, 05:56 AM

And to think it all started on a dare. It looks great. I wouldn't have gone more than 2" either but I agree that it looks killer. Keep the pictures and progress reports coming.

jamis · 01-04-2005, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68LSS1

And to think it all started on a dare.

I hold you responsible for my actions

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

I'd like to see a better pic of that center console!

Here is the base for the center console. I made it in order to stiffen the rear cab wall after the roof was removed. The back plate bolts on to the original fuel tank mounting holes, the bottom peice will then be welded to the back peice after I set it back on the frame and make shure the rear wall is in the correct position. In hind sight I should have made the smooth side of the plate exposed so it would have been easier to cover with fabric.....all well next time

01-03-2005, 04:45 PM	#1
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	cant seem to stay away from the saw Finally decided that the windshield needed the chop in order to get the roadster look I want. So I whacked 4" off and made a new profile for the A-pillars, the new profile gives the a-pillars a smooooother look. I took the week off to dedicate the time to the cab. My plans for the week are to finish the windshield frame, smooth the firewall, shave the doors and do something with the rear cab wall. Anybody is welcome to come over and help. Here are a few picsâ€¦â€¦I will post the work as I go alongâ€¦â€¦anything suggestions are welcome. Like it, donâ€™t like itâ€¦â€¦..let me know what you think. Maybe you can share the winning lotto numbers for next weekâ€¦.. Almost forgot the safety tip of the dayâ€¦â€¦DONâ€™T FORGET TO TAKE YOUR SANDALS OFF AND GET SOME SHOES ON BEFORE YOU START TO WELDâ€¦..well I gotta goâ€¦..going to the mall and look for something cool to stick thru my new pierced toe. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:11 AM.

01-03-2005, 04:46 PM	#2
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	veiw form the top of pillar __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis" Last edited by jamis; 10-05-2007 at 07:11 AM.

01-03-2005, 05:43 PM	#3
CHEVYE my gas saver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 2,046	my dad lives in naples fla! looks like some extensive work you got going on. do you have a whole truck pic? i`d like to see how it looks roadster`d __________________ 85' SWB, 4.3/TH350, getting ready for paint 84`SWB, 462ci./TH400, cowl hood, 15" billet spec., flows, blazer buckets/console, flat black 71`SWB, project ebay feedback

01-03-2005, 06:24 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Looks good. I've never been a fan of chopping our trucks, but I like what you're doing, kinda like a blazer...but not! I think the doors look cool without any posts. Is that going to make sealing the glass difficult, or is this truck not going to have a top and door glass at all??? Keeps the pics comming... They should do an American Hot Rod episode with a 67-72..... __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

01-03-2005, 07:17 PM	#7
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01-03-2005, 06:52 PM	#5
GreyHoundSteve Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: DFW TX Posts: 769	Just keep in mind that when you begin refering to the saw as "family" and start collecting other peoples faces that you MIGHT have a problem.

01-03-2005, 07:19 PM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Nice Work!! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

01-03-2005, 08:03 PM	#9
Deuce Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,595	That is going to look killer when it's done!! Good Job. __________________ I know what your thinking.......I have ESPN. Sometimes it's easier to do things the hard way. Fesler Built 1968 Chevy C10....Must resist the urge to mess with it!!

01-03-2005, 08:12 PM	#10
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01-03-2005, 08:41 PM	#11
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,499	Looks good. Keep the pictures coming. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

01-03-2005, 09:05 PM	#12
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,522	Nice job, Waiting to see that finished product. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-03-2005, 10:01 PM	#14
saulgoode Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 388	I love it. Can't wait to see some more progress, or some shots of the mods done thus far, or did I just not see them in another thread. Keep up the good work, Saulgoode

01-03-2005, 10:45 PM	#15
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Nice work, it's great to see someone that isn't afraid to do that kind of stuff. I'd like to see a better pic of that center console!

01-03-2005, 10:52 PM	#16
kevin from oc Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: oregoncity,oregon Posts: 129	It is gonna be a nice ride. It will be nice under to drive in the florida sun watchin the palm trees going by......Wish it didn't rain so much here i would try somthing like that, as it is now i would only get to drive it for about 3 months then parked for 9. Keep updating us!

01-04-2005, 05:56 AM	#17
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	And to think it all started on a dare. It looks great. I wouldn't have gone more than 2" either but I agree that it looks killer. Keep the pictures and progress reports coming. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc



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