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bigblock73 · 11-07-2002, 12:19 PM

Got the cab all welded up, here are some before and after pics...

Before

After

Before

After

There is still a little work to do (make it smoother) but I think it looks waaaaay better now!!!

-Jeff

BigRed · 11-07-2002, 12:24 PM

Lookin' good!

Whenever you're done you can come by and weld me some floor panel patches in.

LOHRTBT · 11-07-2002, 12:46 PM

Nice work....I think when I finally do the re-resto on mine, the AC is going bye bye and smoothing the fire wall.

along with lots of other goodies!!! hehe

littlebubba · 11-07-2002, 01:45 PM

Looking good, keep us updated, your heading in the right direction!

PHOENIX · 11-07-2002, 02:20 PM

Its going to be a very nice truck.

Works looks good, did you do it or have it done by someone?

87gmc · 11-07-2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by LOHRTBT
Nice work....I think when I finally do the re-resto on mine, the AC is going bye bye and smoothing the fire wall.

along with lots of other goodies!!! hehe

Re-resto, Dave are you crazy?

bigblock73 · 11-07-2002, 02:27 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys! I wish I could say I did it but all I did was pull 200 bones from my pocket and paid to have it done...there were LOTS of holes to fill!!!

The four holes you see in the "after" pic are where my MSD 6AL box is going to be mounted..only on the INSIDE of the firewall behind the glove box...hidden except for the four acorn nuts that (polished SS of course) will be on the firewall.

My goal is to have a super sano engine bay...smooth firewall, not alot of fancy chrome, all wiring wil be hidden (run behind the lip on the lower portion of the firewall, plug wires behind the headers, etc..), and the whole thing will be detailed to the max.

Dave, removing the AC/heater will really make a difference...can't wait till you do it!

-Jeff

87gmc · 11-07-2002, 02:36 PM

Well youve certainly got a good start if you want a nice enigine bay, very nice improvement.

BaggedC10 · 11-07-2002, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 87gmc
Re-resto, Dave are you crazy?

No kidding!

Your truck is one of the most highly modified of our generation and then you start spouting out more ideas! Either way, you have an awesome truck!

Big Paul · 11-07-2002, 03:30 PM

Looking good Jeff.

Have any new pictures of the frame so we can all drool some more?

bigblock73 · 11-07-2002, 06:23 PM

No, no new chassis pics, hopefully soon though. My next step is to get the cab painted and put on the frame...that will be an exciting day for me. Why you ask? Well, by puing the cab back on the frame I have made more progress AND I get some garage space back...something I need baaaaad.

-Jeff

**swervin ervin** · 11-07-2002, 06:31 PM

Jeff, it's really going to look good. Can't wait to see the truck completed. You have really took pains and it's going to be a site to see for sure.

11-07-2002, 12:19 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	bodywork eye candy Got the cab all welded up, here are some before and after pics... Before After Before After There is still a little work to do (make it smoother) but I think it looks waaaaay better now!!! -Jeff

11-07-2002, 12:24 PM	#2
BigRed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 1,680	Lookin' good! Whenever you're done you can come by and weld me some floor panel patches in. __________________ Scott Shelbourne

11-07-2002, 12:46 PM	#3
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Nice work....I think when I finally do the re-resto on mine, the AC is going bye bye and smoothing the fire wall. along with lots of other goodies!!! hehe __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

11-07-2002, 01:45 PM	#4
littlebubba Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Clinton Twp., Michigan Posts: 323	Looking good Looking good, keep us updated, your heading in the right direction!

11-07-2002, 02:20 PM	#5
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Its going to be a very nice truck. Works looks good, did you do it or have it done by someone? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

11-07-2002, 02:27 PM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	Thanks for the compliments guys! I wish I could say I did it but all I did was pull 200 bones from my pocket and paid to have it done...there were LOTS of holes to fill!!! The four holes you see in the "after" pic are where my MSD 6AL box is going to be mounted..only on the INSIDE of the firewall behind the glove box...hidden except for the four acorn nuts that (polished SS of course) will be on the firewall. My goal is to have a super sano engine bay...smooth firewall, not alot of fancy chrome, all wiring wil be hidden (run behind the lip on the lower portion of the firewall, plug wires behind the headers, etc..), and the whole thing will be detailed to the max. Dave, removing the AC/heater will really make a difference...can't wait till you do it! -Jeff

11-07-2002, 02:36 PM	#8
87gmc I Got My Engine!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Palmer, AK Posts: 254	Well youve certainly got a good start if you want a nice enigine bay, very nice improvement. __________________ F.O.R.D. "F*cked Over Rebuilt Dodge" -+-+-+-+Cameron+-+-+-+- 1987 GMC HIGH SIERRA LWB 1500 32X11.50 383 TBI/Vortec Heads/Intake MSD Ignition Dual Exhaust Custom Pinstriping Sweet interior & stereo http://www.cgalvin29.freehomepage.com

11-07-2002, 03:30 PM	#10
Big Paul Iamnotanofficerofthelaw Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Turlock, California Posts: 352	Looking good Jeff. Have any new pictures of the frame so we can all drool some more? __________________ ~Paul~ '96 C1500 Silverado- Vortec 5.0L/Exhaust/Stock '87 S-10 Ext Cab- 2.8L/700r4 KIA Caught fire 12/7/03

11-07-2002, 06:23 PM	#11
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,826	No, no new chassis pics, hopefully soon though. My next step is to get the cab painted and put on the frame...that will be an exciting day for me. Why you ask? Well, by puing the cab back on the frame I have made more progress AND I get some garage space back...something I need baaaaad. -Jeff

11-07-2002, 06:31 PM	#12
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	Jeff, it's really going to look good. Can't wait to see the truck completed. You have really took pains and it's going to be a site to see for sure. __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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