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OrrieG · 04-07-2010, 12:20 AM

In another current thread here their is one a member was stripping at his local wrecking yard. Big back window with glass.

addicted2dunes · 04-07-2010, 12:22 AM

This thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394254

Yeah, I was talking with him, the problem is he is no where near a shipper, about 1.5-2 hours out. He wanted me to see about freighting it to me and I arrange everything. The shipping was going to be way too expensive.

OrrieG · 04-07-2010, 12:23 AM

Was it this one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3894492

addicted2dunes · 04-07-2010, 12:24 AM

Yup......

addicted2dunes · 04-07-2010, 12:50 AM

Or does anyone have the two sides of a big window cab? This will save on shipping. I can graft these sections into my small window cab.

addicted2dunes · 04-10-2010, 10:29 PM

Alright, keep on going.... got the sides of the step plates installed, well one and a half. Bent the metal and welded it into the Dodge cab. The steps will be shorter and narrower than the factory 57's steps.

Driver's side rear step plate completely installed.

Passenger side half way welded, there is two inner panels on the Dodge cab corners, one is welded in this pic.

And shown with the cab B-pillar installed on them.

Fat Mike · 04-10-2010, 10:54 PM

Very nice fab skills. Can't wait to see how this one turns out!!

addicted2dunes · 04-10-2010, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat Mike

Very nice fab skills. Can't wait to see how this one turns out!!

I haven't forgotten about ya Mike. I might be cutting out the back of the brown cab tomorrow, if the weather allows me, supposed to be raining tomorrow and I don't do anything here when it rains. But I'm hoping to get the front main cab (brown) mounted to the firewall shortly.

Mr Pops · 04-10-2010, 11:58 PM

Heres a pic I stole off the board and did a quick hackshop on..

addicted2dunes · 04-11-2010, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Heres a pic I stole off the board and did a quick hackshop on..

but, what's with the vent window in the back door, and it being small window, stepside, and single wheel.

Mr Pops · 04-11-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2dunes

but, what's with the vent window in the back door, and it being small window, stepside, and single wheel.

I love this thread! I love the fleetside box, but also have a weekness for a longbox stepside box on lifted 1 tons. This is actually something I've been contemplating ever since I bought my 58 Suburban last year. It needs 1/4 panels (which I can't find anywhere) so I was thinking of cutting it in half to make a 2 door crewcab. I would consider a cummins chassis with front coils and rear discs etc..

OrrieG · 04-11-2010, 12:52 PM

Mr. Pops how about replacing the quarters with some newer dually fenders and rearend? Not the ones that look like they are bolted on but the newer ones intergrated into the wide beds. You could tub it a bit so they don't stick out too far.

Addidicted this is looking good.

Mr Pops · 04-11-2010, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Mr. Pops how about replacing the quarters with some newer dually fenders and rearend? Not the ones that look like they are bolted on but the newer ones intergrated into the wide beds. You could tub it a bit so they don't stick out too far.

Addidicted this is looking good.

That could be interesting. I prefer body mods that look stock to someone who doesn't know the vehicle, like making a body/chassis combination that wasn't available from factory while using factory parts. I was thinking of doing something similar to what you're saying for my 1966 Ext cab project, I was thinking of making it into a dually using a longbox fleetside and integrating 55-66 stepside fenders to make it a dually..

addicted2dunes · 04-13-2010, 10:24 PM

Not too much progress to share, I got the firewall of the front cab plasma'd out today.

Compared to the Dodge firewall:

addicted2dunes · 04-21-2010, 12:59 AM

If I can find a big window cab, or parts I will continue on. Until then I am at a halt. Don't get me wrong, I am searching far and low. I have one person near me with a big window cab. Waiting to hear back from him on a price, hopefully it isn't too bad.

addicted2dunes · 04-21-2010, 11:08 PM

Oh my god! I've been searching for two years for a big window cab and today I located two of them. One is about an hour from me and is a good clean bare cab for $300. The other is here in my city for $250 but I can't see it (long story). The one here is a cab with doors and back glass but has some cancer around the back window. Decisions! Which one do I buy!!!

Kim57 · 04-22-2010, 12:25 AM

Been watching this thread as I think this will be a great looking truck when done.
If it was me I would buy the cleaner cab as you would probably spend more time and money fixing the one with the cancer.
Kim

addicted2dunes · 04-22-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Been watching this thread as I think this will be a great looking truck when done.
If it was me I would buy the cleaner cab as you would probably spend more time and money fixing the one with the cancer.
Kim

That's what I was figuring, wish I could just see it to assess the situation. I was thinking I might by the cab further from me and see if I can buy just the glass from the local guy.

blackdiesel · 04-22-2010, 12:35 AM

Why do you have to decide? Pick em both up lol. BTW, shipping your pieces tomorrow

addicted2dunes · 04-22-2010, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by blackdiesel

Why do you have to decide? Pick em both up lol. BTW, shipping your pieces tomorrow

That did go through my head but I just don't have the room for both. Anyone else need a big window cab?

MrTucker · 04-22-2010, 10:59 AM

I'm with diesel - get them both. Then sell the one you decide to not use.

addicted2dunes · 04-23-2010, 12:17 AM

The cab closest to me needs a lot of help. There is quite a bit of rust through above the back window, also I noticed someone started drilling the spot welds at the lower of the back window.

I'm thinking I'm gonna go with the cleaner cab further from me.

OrrieG · 04-23-2010, 12:56 PM

Did you get my PM about the ones I found up here?

addicted2dunes · 04-23-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by OrrieG

Did you get my PM about the ones I found up here?

Yes I did, I'll call him if I don't have any luck with the two here locally. We'll find out tomorrow evening. Thank you for the number though!

addicted2dunes · 04-24-2010, 08:50 PM

Finally, picked up a big window cab this evening.

04-07-2010, 12:20 AM	#51
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) In another current thread here their is one a member was stripping at his local wrecking yard. Big back window with glass. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-07-2010, 12:22 AM	#52
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) This thread- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394254 Yeah, I was talking with him, the problem is he is no where near a shipper, about 1.5-2 hours out. He wanted me to see about freighting it to me and I arrange everything. The shipping was going to be way too expensive. __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750 Last edited by addicted2dunes; 04-10-2010 at 11:14 PM.

04-07-2010, 12:23 AM	#53
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Was it this one: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3894492 __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-07-2010, 12:24 AM	#54
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Yup...... __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750

04-07-2010, 12:50 AM	#55
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Or does anyone have the two sides of a big window cab? This will save on shipping. I can graft these sections into my small window cab. __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750 Last edited by addicted2dunes; 09-07-2010 at 01:55 AM.

04-10-2010, 10:29 PM	#56
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Alright, keep on going.... got the sides of the step plates installed, well one and a half. Bent the metal and welded it into the Dodge cab. The steps will be shorter and narrower than the factory 57's steps. Driver's side rear step plate completely installed. Passenger side half way welded, there is two inner panels on the Dodge cab corners, one is welded in this pic. And shown with the cab B-pillar installed on them. __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750 Last edited by addicted2dunes; 11-23-2010 at 08:04 PM.

04-10-2010, 10:54 PM	#57
Fat Mike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 540	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Very nice fab skills. Can't wait to see how this one turns out!! __________________ FAT MIKE My 59 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=400201 My 47 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386848

04-10-2010, 11:58 PM	#59
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04-11-2010, 12:52 PM	#62
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Mr. Pops how about replacing the quarters with some newer dually fenders and rearend? Not the ones that look like they are bolted on but the newer ones intergrated into the wide beds. You could tub it a bit so they don't stick out too far. Addidicted this is looking good. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-13-2010, 10:24 PM	#64
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Not too much progress to share, I got the firewall of the front cab plasma'd out today. Compared to the Dodge firewall: __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750 Last edited by addicted2dunes; 09-07-2010 at 01:57 AM.

04-21-2010, 12:59 AM	#65
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) If I can find a big window cab, or parts I will continue on. Until then I am at a halt. Don't get me wrong, I am searching far and low. I have one person near me with a big window cab. Waiting to hear back from him on a price, hopefully it isn't too bad. __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750

04-21-2010, 11:08 PM	#66
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Oh my god! I've been searching for two years for a big window cab and today I located two of them. One is about an hour from me and is a good clean bare cab for $300. The other is here in my city for $250 but I can't see it (long story). The one here is a cab with doors and back glass but has some cancer around the back window. Decisions! Which one do I buy!!! __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750

04-22-2010, 12:25 AM	#67
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Been watching this thread as I think this will be a great looking truck when done. If it was me I would buy the cleaner cab as you would probably spend more time and money fixing the one with the cancer. Kim

04-22-2010, 12:35 AM	#69
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Why do you have to decide? Pick em both up lol. BTW, shipping your pieces tomorrow __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

04-22-2010, 10:59 AM	#71
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) I'm with diesel - get them both. Then sell the one you decide to not use. __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649



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04-23-2010, 12:17 AM	#72
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) The cab closest to me needs a lot of help. There is quite a bit of rust through above the back window, also I noticed someone started drilling the spot welds at the lower of the back window. I'm thinking I'm gonna go with the cleaner cab further from me. __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750 Last edited by addicted2dunes; 09-07-2010 at 01:59 AM.

04-23-2010, 12:56 PM	#73
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) Did you get my PM about the ones I found up here? __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

04-24-2010, 08:50 PM	#75
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Finally, picked up a big window cab this evening. __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750

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