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dsraven 05-20-2022 10:17 AM
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your truck is sure looking good, keep those pics coming. you are gonna be scared to drive it. you're gonna drive it, right?

tdishon 05-20-2022 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dsraven (Post 9081431)
your truck is sure looking good, keep those pics coming. you are gonna be scared to drive it. you're gonna drive it, right?
Absolutely going to drive it. I am trying to figure out painting it a lighter shade of blue or steel wool it and flat clear.

tdishon 05-20-2022 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dsraven (Post 9081429)
I have done a complete teardown on a few task force trucks, like drill out spot welds and take apart to individual panels, and have found that the dash mount tabs on each side at the A pillar were brazed, the A pillar window doglegs were brazed, some of the windshield opening parts were brazed. not sure but it sure looked factory to me. I have also seen some old bodywork on these trucks that was done in brazing. I remember back in the 70's when I was learning to gas weld with the torch on body steel I would braze sometimes because it warped less and was easier to grind, it does plug up a grinding disc easily though, no flap discs available back then.
I think brazing replaced lead in some areas. Not sure one or the other in the 1950's, but I don't think body filler existed back then. I think body filler gets abused today. LOL

tdishon 05-23-2022 01:57 PM
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With the slimmer door handles, I wanted knuckle clearance.

6DoF 05-24-2022 07:36 AM
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details like that, are awesome. you'll appreciate it every time you drive it, the detail will not go un-noticed by anyone, but no one will know why it caught their eye. .05% of ppl will get it and enjoy it.

tdishon 06-03-2022 01:44 PM
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When the bed floor is up, the rear section looked very unfinished and ugly. This panel looks right. #HammerFab

greystoke 07-17-2022 10:41 AM
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It's been a minute since this build had an update, just saying.

Estock 07-17-2022 11:08 AM
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What’s your plan for the master cylinder now you’ve redone the firewall? Under dash? I’m facing a similar dilemma.

tdishon 07-17-2022 02:47 PM
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Update. Hammerfab has been moving to their new shop. Column and exhaust parts ordered. Waiting for the move to be complete and progress in August.

greystoke 07-17-2022 02:49 PM
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Wow, that truck looks fantastic. You must be pumped!!

tdishon 07-17-2022 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Estock (Post 9102550)
What痴 your plan for the master cylinder now you致e redone the firewall? Under dash? I知 facing a similar dilemma.
I was doing an under the cab, but decided to do an engine bay firewall mount for ease of everything involved and space. They have a billet master with ports in the lower rear for a cleaner look.

tdishon 07-17-2022 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by greystoke (Post 9102620)
Wow, that truck looks fantastic. You must be pumped!!
Yes, every month a little closer. LOL. Looking forward to the engine bay and Impala taillights next.

Estock 07-17-2022 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by tdishon (Post 9102621)
I was doing an under the cab, but decided to do an engine bay firewall mount for ease of everything involved and space. They have a billet master with ports in the lower rear for a cleaner look.
What frame mount master cylinder and what Billet master? I have a blackout setup with a Wilwood master I知 debating on using, but after having redone the firewall I知 hesitant to cover it up.

tdishon 07-17-2022 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Estock (Post 9102769)
What frame mount master cylinder and what Billet master? I have a blackout setup with a Wilwood master I知 debating on using, but after having redone the firewall I知 hesitant to cover it up.
The firewall has a design recess that incorporates the booster and master so it looks like it is supposed to be there. The brand of the master and carbon booster is https://www.mpbrakes.com/

I was doing a hydro boost on the frame, but after two other projects with hydroboost. I have decided it's just not for me.

greystoke 08-31-2022 06:19 PM
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When your truck is done I'd love to see it in person, please give me a holler if that's cool.

tdishon 08-31-2022 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by greystoke (Post 9119071)
When your truck is done I'd love to see it in person, please give me a holler if that's cool.
Absolutely!
Working on exhaust now.

greystoke 08-31-2022 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by tdishon (Post 9119108)
Absolutely!
Working on exhaust now.
Keep the pics coming!!!

greystoke 09-08-2022 10:36 AM
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Hey, check out this latest youtube video from HammerFab, I see your truck. Pretty cool!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzAfbrrjC6Y

tdishon 09-08-2022 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by greystoke (Post 9121979)
Hey, check out this latest youtube video from HammerFab, I see your truck. Pretty cool!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzAfbrrjC6Y
I just watched it. Very cool. Looking forward to seeing the other builds out there.

OKGMC4 09-20-2022 05:23 PM
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I love everything about this build. Can't wait to see it finished!

tdishon 09-21-2022 01:05 PM
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I spent the day at HammerFab. Took some video and pics. We also discussed everything going on. Looking forward to the next step of new firewall and inner fender refinement. Got the column in the right spot and ordering the steering wheel. Exhaust is looking good/ Mufflers and resonators are from Stainless Brothers. Rear bumper is so clean, but making room for the license plate and still figuring out exhaust exit through the bumper.

hotrod1 09-21-2022 01:08 PM
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You spent the day there and all we get is 2 pics? It sure is beautiful!

tdishon 09-21-2022 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by hotrod1 (Post 9126426)
You spent the day there and all we get is 2 pics? It sure is beautiful!
I'm trying to upload the video. It's a large file. I'm trying to figure it out. LOL.

tdishon 09-21-2022 01:28 PM
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No success on my video. The file is too big. Here is a video Levi Green did and my truck is in it.
https://vimeo.com/748363090/2ab2db72e9

tdishon 09-21-2022 01:51 PM
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Ok, I uploaded to YouTube. This link should work.
https://youtube.com/shorts/dXUmh28d2b4


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