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rob32472 · 12-04-2008, 07:55 PM

I have been around for a while and even did a project or two and never posted progress so I figured I would post progress of our newest build. When I say we I am talking about my two sons Josh And Jon micheal. I guess this build is a family affair. We are goin to do all of the things i always wanted to do on on of these trucks which isn't alot because as you all know these trucks are perfect. We are starting with a 1970 model shortbed with 98,675 original miles. This was a one owner truck out of the state of florida. We are going to put a 68 frontend on the truck, vintage air, and a gmpp zz383 turnkey engine. We are also putting in one piece windows, and are rebuilding everything. We have not completely decided on a color but we are leaning toward 06 corvette blue. I hope you enjoy the build as much as I will, it is going to be great to build one of these beautiful trucks with my sons and pass on the same passion my dad passed on to me while just ridin in the front seat next to him. I am lucky that he is still with us and I thank god for him everyday. Well anyway hope you enjoy!

Rack Man · 12-04-2008, 07:57 PM

Very Cool...It will be an awesome family project! keep us updated as the build progresses....

Dan

rob32472 · 12-04-2008, 08:05 PM

A little progress: we got the front tore down and gettin a good look at everything. I sold the motor and stuff to some friends needed to get some room. I figured I give you guys a look at our motley crew!

rob32472 · 12-04-2008, 08:14 PM

More progress: We have this thing completely blown apart.Josh cant wait to get this thing back together and get his girlfriend in the front seat LOL! This weekend we took the cab to the infamous Ebfabman to get the cab all fixed up this is the one part I really wanted done right. Eb is a great guy and will post pics as i get them from him. I know he will do a great job.

**LEEVON** · 12-04-2008, 09:45 PM

Going to watch this one! Awesome that your sons are into it, I hope mine will be some day. Oh yeah, why the name "Cod Fish"? I expected to see a New Englandah here...

rob32472 · 12-05-2008, 08:28 AM

Well funny you should ask about the name. From the time my son jon micheal was old enough to walk i started callin him cod fish just a nick name I guess and it sounded fittin for the build...... my sons both agreed so that is what we named it.

rob32472 · 12-06-2008, 09:59 PM

Little progress today got most of the suspension pieces blasted and in primer,installed cross arm shafts and upper ball joints. Started reinforcing my control arms should finish tomorrow. Picked up a 3:42 posi from Eric72 great to deal with. I will post picks tomorrow.

rob32472 · 12-08-2008, 07:50 PM

Cab progress: Got some pics from the fab guy on the cab we are goin to use most of a donor cab as the one I had has some serious rust in the pillars. I trust the fab man so it was an easy call. Anyway we are using the back panel as you can see and that is about it. I ordered a new skin for the roof, full floor, fire wall, rockers, cab corners, and front and rear pillar patches this cab is going to be better than new! Enjoy I will post more pics as i get them.

rob32472 · 12-08-2008, 07:57 PM

sorry cant post the pics they say invaild file extension any ideas?

dubdeuce80 · 12-08-2008, 08:17 PM

make sure the end of the file ends in something like .jpg .gif .bmp or the like...i know photobucket adds a bunch of numbers after those like ".jpg?t=1228782262", so just erase the numbers.

good luck on the project, pretty cool to see the whole family gettin involved

rob32472 · 12-08-2008, 08:40 PM

try it again

rob32472 · 12-08-2008, 08:41 PM

and again

OARNGESI · 12-22-2008, 09:20 PM

Its looking good

rob32472 · 01-12-2009, 09:20 PM

Its been a while but here is an update on the cab. Eb sent over these pics and it looks like he is makin some great progress. It has been raining it seems like everyother day here so i afraid i have not got much done on my end and well as being very busy with my electrical contracting business I guess i should be glad. Well here they are hope u enjoy them as much as i did to see just how good his work is I never knew this cabb could come apart like this LOL!

rob32472 · 01-12-2009, 09:21 PM

here is some more

rob32472 · 01-14-2009, 07:14 PM

More update looks like EB is movin on with this todays update look like the floor is in it

rob32472 · 01-14-2009, 07:16 PM

Here are the pics

BlueJeep · 01-14-2009, 07:34 PM

Very nice! Ebfabman, do you TIG or MIG your repairs? After I become gainfully employed again I'll look to order your videos.

ebfabman · 01-14-2009, 07:44 PM

Thank you. I like to mig, but do both.

rob32472 · 01-14-2009, 07:48 PM

Eb, I am very impressed so far with the work that you have done you have mad skills man!

67ChevyRedneck · 01-14-2009, 08:20 PM

Lookin' good!

For a second I thought you stole my truck

Check out the black primer & blue interior/door jams, & wagon wheels! Weeeeeird....

BlueJeep · 01-14-2009, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ebfabman

Thank you. I like to mig, but do both.

For a door skin (or this roof skin) which did/will you use? Thanks.

rob32472 · 01-14-2009, 08:49 PM

I believe EB is goin to mig it

BlueJeep · 01-14-2009, 09:09 PM

Where do you get the roof skin from, and is it aftermarket or from a donor cab? A quick search yielded me nothing...

msgross · 01-14-2009, 09:18 PM

wow, that is some extreme work there...

very interesting pics...thanks...

12-04-2008, 07:55 PM	#1
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Project Cod Fish I have been around for a while and even did a project or two and never posted progress so I figured I would post progress of our newest build. When I say we I am talking about my two sons Josh And Jon micheal. I guess this build is a family affair. We are goin to do all of the things i always wanted to do on on of these trucks which isn't alot because as you all know these trucks are perfect. We are starting with a 1970 model shortbed with 98,675 original miles. This was a one owner truck out of the state of florida. We are going to put a 68 frontend on the truck, vintage air, and a gmpp zz383 turnkey engine. We are also putting in one piece windows, and are rebuilding everything. We have not completely decided on a color but we are leaning toward 06 corvette blue. I hope you enjoy the build as much as I will, it is going to be great to build one of these beautiful trucks with my sons and pass on the same passion my dad passed on to me while just ridin in the front seat next to him. I am lucky that he is still with us and I thank god for him everyday. Well anyway hope you enjoy! Attached Images

12-04-2008, 07:57 PM	#2
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Re: Project Cod Fish Very Cool...It will be an awesome family project! keep us updated as the build progresses.... Dan __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288

12-04-2008, 08:05 PM	#3
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish A little progress: we got the front tore down and gettin a good look at everything. I sold the motor and stuff to some friends needed to get some room. I figured I give you guys a look at our motley crew! Attached Images

12-04-2008, 08:14 PM	#4
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish More progress: We have this thing completely blown apart.Josh cant wait to get this thing back together and get his girlfriend in the front seat LOL! This weekend we took the cab to the infamous Ebfabman to get the cab all fixed up this is the one part I really wanted done right. Eb is a great guy and will post pics as i get them from him. I know he will do a great job. Attached Images

12-04-2008, 09:45 PM	#5
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: Project Cod Fish Going to watch this one! Awesome that your sons are into it, I hope mine will be some day. Oh yeah, why the name "Cod Fish"? I expected to see a New Englandah here... __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

12-05-2008, 08:28 AM	#6
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish Well funny you should ask about the name. From the time my son jon micheal was old enough to walk i started callin him cod fish just a nick name I guess and it sounded fittin for the build...... my sons both agreed so that is what we named it.

12-06-2008, 09:59 PM	#7
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish Little progress today got most of the suspension pieces blasted and in primer,installed cross arm shafts and upper ball joints. Started reinforcing my control arms should finish tomorrow. Picked up a 3:42 posi from Eric72 great to deal with. I will post picks tomorrow.

12-08-2008, 07:50 PM	#8
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish Cab progress: Got some pics from the fab guy on the cab we are goin to use most of a donor cab as the one I had has some serious rust in the pillars. I trust the fab man so it was an easy call. Anyway we are using the back panel as you can see and that is about it. I ordered a new skin for the roof, full floor, fire wall, rockers, cab corners, and front and rear pillar patches this cab is going to be better than new! Enjoy I will post more pics as i get them.

12-08-2008, 07:57 PM	#9
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish sorry cant post the pics they say invaild file extension any ideas?

12-08-2008, 08:17 PM	#10
dubdeuce80 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 213	Re: Project Cod Fish make sure the end of the file ends in something like .jpg .gif .bmp or the like...i know photobucket adds a bunch of numbers after those like ".jpg?t=1228782262", so just erase the numbers. good luck on the project, pretty cool to see the whole family gettin involved Last edited by dubdeuce80; 12-08-2008 at 08:19 PM.

12-08-2008, 08:40 PM	#11
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish try it again Attached Images

12-08-2008, 08:41 PM	#12
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish and again Attached Images

12-22-2008, 09:20 PM	#13
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Project Cod Fish Its looking good

01-12-2009, 09:20 PM	#14
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish Its been a while but here is an update on the cab. Eb sent over these pics and it looks like he is makin some great progress. It has been raining it seems like everyother day here so i afraid i have not got much done on my end and well as being very busy with my electrical contracting business I guess i should be glad. Well here they are hope u enjoy them as much as i did to see just how good his work is I never knew this cabb could come apart like this LOL! Attached Images

01-12-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish here is some more Attached Images



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01-14-2009, 07:14 PM	#16
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish More update looks like EB is movin on with this todays update look like the floor is in it

01-14-2009, 07:16 PM	#17
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish Here are the pics Attached Images

01-14-2009, 07:34 PM	#18
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Project Cod Fish Very nice! Ebfabman, do you TIG or MIG your repairs? After I become gainfully employed again I'll look to order your videos. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

01-14-2009, 07:44 PM	#19
ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,488	Re: Project Cod Fish Thank you. I like to mig, but do both.

01-14-2009, 07:48 PM	#20
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish Eb, I am very impressed so far with the work that you have done you have mad skills man!

01-14-2009, 08:20 PM	#21
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Project Cod Fish Lookin' good! For a second I thought you stole my truck Check out the black primer & blue interior/door jams, & wagon wheels! Weeeeeird.... Attached Images __________________ 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!

01-14-2009, 08:49 PM	#23
rob32472 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: dallas ga Posts: 1,505	Re: Project Cod Fish I believe EB is goin to mig it

01-14-2009, 09:09 PM	#24
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Project Cod Fish Where do you get the roof skin from, and is it aftermarket or from a donor cab? A quick search yielded me nothing... __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

01-14-2009, 09:18 PM	#25
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project Cod Fish wow, that is some extreme work there... very interesting pics...thanks... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

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