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This is my 70 4X4 which I converted. I should have started this thread a while ago. Now I have to play catch-up. Some of the pics may be out of sequence so bare with me. Anyhow, here it is.

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Here are a few pics of the frame being worked on. Sorry, but I didnt get that many pics of the suspension being installed. I will however, get some when i pull the body off again.

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And some more...

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and more...

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Here are some pics of raking the windshield back.

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And more.

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More pics.

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and more.

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Working on the windshield

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Working on the firewall, making room for my hinges.

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Still on the firewall.

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Time for the dash

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Working on molding hte dash into the door jamb. It wont be complete until the fender mounts are finished.

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Attempting to have as litle filler as possible. Like that will happen...

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More metal work.

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Working on the cowl.

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More cowl.

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Pics of the inner fender mounting. trying to hide the "inner" part of it.

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Suicide Doors.

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More door pics

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Just some pics of the doors in progress, pain in the butt to do.

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More door

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Cool, glad thats finally done.

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WOW, you have done a ton of work there. i really like your direction which you are going, althought going from a lifted to a slammed roadster is gonna be quite a difference. But will be a tonne of fun. i have only seen a couple of ppl rake the windsheild back the way you are doing it, usually they just lean the pillars back.If they have done it the way u are doin it they have sunk it in an inch or more to compensate for the lift at the front where the cowl was. but yours looks like it will come out good. I really want to see you finish this one, it will be one hell of a truck.
James

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Looking really good...glad you started this....now keep us up to date ;)

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You are doing some very nice work from the looks of it. If I can only make one suggestion that would be invest in a gas set up for you welder because I have seen that inner shield come back and bite people in the ARSS after paint because of all the impurity's that get trapped in the puddle. Plus it will make your life alot easier for cleanup. But at this point I would have the metal work media blasted and use a good epoxy primmer/surfacer to seal what has been done.

Also I understand what nuke1 is saying about the windshield being sunk on most but with yours having the welded cowl it will blend right in and look sweet! Are your plans to put the latch in the doors or in the A pillar with only the strike bolt ion the door? Keep the pics coming.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Thats some awesome work!

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Great suggestion on the welder. I will look into that. I was going to lower the windshield but when I placed it in that position when I was mocking-it-up, I didnt like how it appeared to be chopped (I guess the rake plus lowering it). The body looked wide and the windshield looked small, plus I like the sleekness of the transition. To fill some of the transitions my friend it going to lead fill them to keep it all metal. Not too familiar with this method but looks kinda old school. I havent figured the strike as of yet. I'm hoping it will come to me in a vision...
I work on it every day so i will update regularly.

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lovin it!!

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Nice build.....

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B!tchin!!!!!

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What I would do since you don't have windows and don't need wires running into your door is mount the latch in the A pillar and the strike on the door it self. This keeps everything real clean and then mount some trick door pulls right under the dash so they are out of site but easy to reach for sleek look. I have seen a few done this way and it would flow well with what you have started. I also like doing body solder (todays lead free lead) and it would be a great way to finish off welded seams if you friend is good with it and knows all the tricks.

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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DUUUUDE VERY COOL, NICE WORK:metal:

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NICE Work!!

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That looks really good

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I'm definately going to watch this one. Your project isn't exactly my cup of tea, however your craftsmanship and motivation are phenomenal. Your also posting a lot of pictures which I like...

Keep it up ?? Are you filling on metal or will you epoxy first ? I'm not sure where you live either so that makes a difference. Guess you don't need epoxy first in California...

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Some radical wordk but damn nice.

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Roadster Project? Not a very descriptive name? Should be something like: Freak"N"Stein.........
Kick ass. Love to see a guy making a ride his "own!" Nice work.

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I like the way you did the windshield too. Going to be a trick ride when you are done. Keep up the good work!!!

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More work today. I finished filling in the driver fender and frenching-in the attachment pockets. I also finished welding the dash into the cowl. I will need to weld where I removed the rubber attachment strip that goes around the door (that I removed) but i'm gonna wait until I figure what I am going to do with the strikes. Also, I have a lot of work re-building the door posts and door panels.