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minibike · 01-09-2003, 07:42 PM

I finally got the cab painted. This is a picture of where the fuel filler was. Hopefully it will make it's way to the frame this weekend...

Crank · 01-09-2003, 07:55 PM

Nice!!! What color is that? Is it just white or is it like a pearl? I like it. Keep us posted.
Brandon

landon4421 · 01-09-2003, 08:01 PM

get a pic of it all please. Looks sweet good job !!

brad2 · 01-09-2003, 08:23 PM

That corner looks really nice! More please.

**TxGary** · 01-09-2003, 10:12 PM

Greg, Got you're email, that cab really looks good. Lets see some pictures after you get it on the frame.

minibike · 01-09-2003, 10:41 PM

Here's the front....

minibike · 01-09-2003, 10:41 PM

Top....

minibike · 01-09-2003, 10:42 PM

Sorry...here's the top

minibike · 01-09-2003, 10:43 PM

inside

minibike · 01-09-2003, 10:46 PM

side...

I will have it back on the frame this weekend...going to see Steve in Texas for some Rallyes and a van tilt.

The cab was in great shape after blasting...thanks Gary.

I'll post pics after it's on the frame.

The first pic was dark...it is the standard white for our trucks.

Greg

greasemonkey · 01-09-2003, 11:40 PM

I also intend to paint my truck white, I will be looking forward to further posts from you, that looks great! Did you do the floor with Duplicolor liner as well as underneath the cab?

minibike · 01-09-2003, 11:46 PM

Yep...I'll probably spring for the professional stuff for the bed, but the duplicolor makes a pretty good undercoating and sealer.

minibike · 01-09-2003, 11:47 PM

White is a forgiving color, if you are a novice painter (like I am). You can get away with some mistakes that a darker color wouldn't let you get away with.

Low68 · 01-10-2003, 12:21 AM

That looks great! Its starting to get exciting...isn't it? Have fun and keep the pictures coming.
Low68

**Yukon Jack** · 01-10-2003, 11:00 AM

Looks great - white is my favorite color for our trucks.

**1971Stepside** · 01-10-2003, 12:16 PM

minibike, I noticed you have an AC dash but a regular firewall. What are your plans? Your cab looks great, I am trying to weld up my gas filler hole now and it sucks!!

minibike · 01-10-2003, 02:16 PM

Yes, it's a long story, but I'll condense it. TXGary had the cab converted to an AC cab. I am putting an aftermarket AC in that doesn't need the factory AC firewall, but uses the vent locations. I welded back in the non-ac opening in the firewall, and then found out that the unit comes with a big plate that covers all that anyway! The gas filler wasn't as big of a deal as I thought it would be. Just beat a peice of sheetmetal into a slightly concave section, and then dut it to fit the whole. I welded mine up with the mig gun, no problem.

**1971Stepside** · 01-10-2003, 03:56 PM

Yeah, I'm trying the MIG thing as well. Difference is you are probably good at welding! LOL

I was curious about the firewall because I am going to cut out my non ac front and weld in the ac one.......that is if I can learn to use this #$@@@ welder!!!

Burlinator · 01-10-2003, 04:31 PM

lookin good Mini can't wait to see the whole thing I'm thinkin white for my beast after seein that hehehe

hey Stepside tip for ya : It sounds like bacon frying

minibike · 01-10-2003, 07:32 PM

The difference between a good welder and a bad welder is a grinder! Be sure and stitch weld the sheet metal, so it doesn't get too hot in any one spot. I didn't weld more than 1/2" at a time.

01-09-2003, 07:42 PM	#1
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	cab painted! I finally got the cab painted. This is a picture of where the fuel filler was. Hopefully it will make it's way to the frame this weekend... Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-09-2003, 08:01 PM	#3
landon4421 Life is Good ! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 1,992	get a pic of it all please. Looks sweet good job !! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 4x4 shortbed "Project" '71 Chevy C10 2wd longbed "partsrunner" '91 Chevy Burb 4x4 "kidrunner" '14 Honda Accord Sport "commuter"

01-09-2003, 10:12 PM	#5
TxGary Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Bowie, Texas 76230 Posts: 1,061	Greg, Got you're email, that cab really looks good. Lets see some pictures after you get it on the frame. __________________ 71 C-10 SWB 1969 C-30 Custom Camper Motorhome Restoration in progress. 2020 Chevy 2500 Crew 4x4 LTZ Diesel 2024 Chevy Tahoe Z71 4X4 2015 Diamond C 22' HD car hauler Bowie, Texas 76230

01-09-2003, 10:41 PM	#6
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Here's the front.... Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-09-2003, 10:41 PM	#7
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Top.... Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-09-2003, 07:55 PM	#2
Crank Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Crittenden, KY Posts: 1,965	Nice!!! What color is that? Is it just white or is it like a pearl? I like it. Keep us posted. Brandon

01-09-2003, 08:23 PM	#4
brad2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: edmond, ok Posts: 1,056	That corner looks really nice! More please.

01-09-2003, 10:42 PM	#8
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Sorry...here's the top Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-09-2003, 10:43 PM	#9
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	inside Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-09-2003, 10:46 PM	#10
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	side... I will have it back on the frame this weekend...going to see Steve in Texas for some Rallyes and a van tilt. The cab was in great shape after blasting...thanks Gary. I'll post pics after it's on the frame. The first pic was dark...it is the standard white for our trucks. Greg Attached Images __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-09-2003, 11:40 PM	#11
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	I also intend to paint my truck white, I will be looking forward to further posts from you, that looks great! Did you do the floor with Duplicolor liner as well as underneath the cab? __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

01-09-2003, 11:46 PM	#12
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Yep...I'll probably spring for the professional stuff for the bed, but the duplicolor makes a pretty good undercoating and sealer. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-09-2003, 11:47 PM	#13
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	White is a forgiving color, if you are a novice painter (like I am). You can get away with some mistakes that a darker color wouldn't let you get away with. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-10-2003, 12:21 AM	#14
Low68 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Arizona Posts: 758	That looks great! Its starting to get exciting...isn't it? Have fun and keep the pictures coming. Low68 __________________ Build Thread

01-10-2003, 11:00 AM	#15
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Looks great - white is my favorite color for our trucks. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14



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01-10-2003, 12:16 PM	#16
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	minibike, I noticed you have an AC dash but a regular firewall. What are your plans? Your cab looks great, I am trying to weld up my gas filler hole now and it sucks!! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

01-10-2003, 02:16 PM	#17
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Yes, it's a long story, but I'll condense it. TXGary had the cab converted to an AC cab. I am putting an aftermarket AC in that doesn't need the factory AC firewall, but uses the vent locations. I welded back in the non-ac opening in the firewall, and then found out that the unit comes with a big plate that covers all that anyway! The gas filler wasn't as big of a deal as I thought it would be. Just beat a peice of sheetmetal into a slightly concave section, and then dut it to fit the whole. I welded mine up with the mig gun, no problem. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

01-10-2003, 03:56 PM	#18
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Yeah, I'm trying the MIG thing as well. Difference is you are probably good at welding! LOL I was curious about the firewall because I am going to cut out my non ac front and weld in the ac one.......that is if I can learn to use this #$@@@ welder!!! __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

01-10-2003, 04:31 PM	#19
Burlinator Just Another Crazy Canuck Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Richmond,British Columbia Canada Posts: 1,228	lookin good Mini can't wait to see the whole thing I'm thinkin white for my beast after seein that hehehe hey Stepside tip for ya : It sounds like bacon frying __________________ 1985 454/465/205, 38.5x11-16BOGGERS soon to be installed: 14bDETROIT,Edelbrock Performer cam,intake and valve springs,Comp roller tips,MSD HEI

01-10-2003, 07:32 PM	#20
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	The difference between a good welder and a bad welder is a grinder! Be sure and stitch weld the sheet metal, so it doesn't get too hot in any one spot. I didn't weld more than 1/2" at a time. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

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