Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) - Page 4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fred T · 04-24-2010, 09:57 PM

Now you have to get back to work.

You've made a lot of progress, but still have a long row to hoe.

addicted2dunes · 04-25-2010, 09:12 PM

Here's some pics of the cab I picked up, all and all in decent shape, perfect for what I'm gonna do with it

The only bad spot is the smashed driver's corner of the drip rail, no big deal I'll take this section from one of the other three cabs.

Plasma'd

And installed and beginnings of the welding process, don't mind the crooked bed, one side is on it's frame mount and the other isn't. Had to slide it back to weld the back of the cab.

A little mud and we'll be good to go, but no mud until everything is welded in and soda blasted.

hotrodrookie · 04-25-2010, 10:03 PM

OUch, that hurt me on the inside seeing that lovely cab cut in half...

Ill just make sure not to look at that picture until you have it done, then everything will feel better

btw, what is that thing underneith the dash on the passenger side?

addicted2dunes · 04-25-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodrookie

OUch, that hurt me on the inside seeing that lovely cab cut in half...

Ill just make sure not to look at that picture until you have it done, then everything will feel better

btw, what is that thing underneith the dash on the passenger side?

Yeah, I felt bad cutting in half also. But I got over it in about 3 minutes

Let's just hope I finish this project and not give up on it.

The thing under the dash is an old school aftermarket heater. Really cool looking, definitely old school.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 04-26-2010, 08:08 PM

I have seen that scrambled jeep somewhere before??? Not sure where but I have its coil sprung right?? Alright enough thread hi jack back to the topic at hand...

addicted2dunes · 04-26-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

I have seen that scrambled jeep somewhere before??? Not sure where but I have its coil sprung right?? Alright enough thread hi jack back to the topic at hand...

That's my baby. Maybe CJOffroad.com or SoCalScramblers.com?

*87 chevy silverado* · 04-28-2010, 07:52 PM

thats awesome build

CAL 58 GMC · 04-28-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Pops

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..

Sorry addicted2dunes for jumping in on your thread but I just had to post this for Mr Pops.

And by the way addicted2dunes, I think your build is going to be SWEET!

addicted2dunes · 04-28-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL 58 GMC

Sorry addicted2dunes for jumping in on your thread but I just had to post this for Mr Pops.

And by the way addicted2dunes, I think your build is going to be SWEET!

A Cameo El Camino? Or should it be an El Cameo?

addicted2dunes · 04-29-2010, 12:31 AM

Let the fun begin on grafting the Dodge firewall into a 57 cab. This should be fun. Before I start hacking on the good 57 cab I decided to take the door pillar sections out of my wasted aqua cab. Using these for mock up and measuring to modify the Dodge firewall.

Notice the gap between the Dodge firewall and the outer cowl panel? Don't worry, so did I, wait, how can you miss it? I'm thinking I will make a custom set of outer cowl panels that will follow the contour of the Dodge firewall.

CAL 58 GMC · 04-29-2010, 10:36 AM

It started off as a panel truck, then I chopped it up.

ghettoluxury · 04-30-2010, 10:42 AM

OK Who turned ADDICTED's QAD CAB into a QUAD CAB?

addicted2dunes · 04-30-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

OK Who turned ADDICTED's QAD CAB into a QUAD CAB?

Wa-hoo, someone fixed it..... yeeaaahhhh....

addicted2dunes · 04-30-2010, 11:17 PM

The front ends of these trucks are heavy, but I got it up there. Just clamped up and testing fit. Lots of trimming, welding, mocking, rolling, beating, seaming ahead of me! Holy cr@p what did I get myself into this time?

Fred T · 04-30-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

OK Who turned ADDICTED's QAD CAB into a QUAD CAB?

It only took 6 days for someone to notice!

addicted2dunes · 05-01-2010, 12:34 AM

Mocked up a spare 1/2 ton fender I had and I got a little scared. The front tire was about 6" too far back. But then I remembered that my good fenders (1.5 ton) have a way bigger wheel well opening. Dug one out of the shed and test fitted. Wheels are center, thank god.

1/2 ton fender:

1.5 ton fender:

Look at that bulge! I think it'll look awesome with the dually fenders.

addicted2dunes · 05-01-2010, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred T

It only took 6 days for someone to notice!

addicted2dunes · 05-01-2010, 11:21 PM

Not too much excitement here. I got the drivers side of the firewall almost done. Just need to plug the hole that is now just a half a hole and a little more work on the bottom of the cowl panel. It was a chore to make the cowl panel into the correct shape for the Dodge firewall.

VA72C10 · 05-02-2010, 12:07 AM

Looks good to me!

addicted2dunes · 05-02-2010, 02:27 AM

Dash Design?

1985-GMC · 05-02-2010, 01:47 PM

Man I was wondering what happened to this build, I kept watchin for something to happen on the other one. Why did you start a new thread?

addicted2dunes · 05-02-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 1985-GMC

Man I was wondering what happened to this build, I kept watchin for something to happen on the other one. Why did you start a new thread?

The other thread was just testing the waters. Plus it didn't have my cool project name in it!

addicted2dunes · 05-03-2010, 10:16 PM

Progress:

addicted2dunes · 05-04-2010, 01:23 AM

Drew up all my firewall filler plates and B-pillar plates in PlasmaCam tonight so hopefully I can get around to cutting them on the CNC plasma either tomorrow or Wed.

1985-GMC · 05-04-2010, 01:31 AM

Cool its starting to look like a quad cab. I bet that CNC machine makes things a lot easier! Do you take it somewhere to have that done?

04-24-2010, 09:57 PM	#76
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Now you have to get back to work. You've made a lot of progress, but still have a long row to hoe. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

04-25-2010, 09:12 PM	#77
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Here's some pics of the cab I picked up, all and all in decent shape, perfect for what I'm gonna do with it The only bad spot is the smashed driver's corner of the drip rail, no big deal I'll take this section from one of the other three cabs. Plasma'd And installed and beginnings of the welding process, don't mind the crooked bed, one side is on it's frame mount and the other isn't. Had to slide it back to weld the back of the cab. A little mud and we'll be good to go, but no mud until everything is welded in and soda blasted. __________________ 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 08:11 PM.

04-25-2010, 10:03 PM	#78
hotrodrookie Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sacramento Posts: 425	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) OUch, that hurt me on the inside seeing that lovely cab cut in half... Ill just make sure not to look at that picture until you have it done, then everything will feel better btw, what is that thing underneith the dash on the passenger side?

04-26-2010, 08:08 PM	#80
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) I have seen that scrambled jeep somewhere before??? Not sure where but I have its coil sprung right?? Alright enough thread hi jack back to the topic at hand... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

04-28-2010, 07:52 PM	#82
87 chevy silverado Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: lexington South Carolina Posts: 2,124	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) thats awesome build

04-29-2010, 12:31 AM	#85
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Let the fun begin on grafting the Dodge firewall into a 57 cab. This should be fun. Before I start hacking on the good 57 cab I decided to take the door pillar sections out of my wasted aqua cab. Using these for mock up and measuring to modify the Dodge firewall. Notice the gap between the Dodge firewall and the outer cowl panel? Don't worry, so did I, wait, how can you miss it? I'm thinking I will make a custom set of outer cowl panels that will follow the contour of 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; 11-23-2010 at 08:16 PM.

04-29-2010, 10:36 AM	#86
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Qad Cab) It started off as a panel truck, then I chopped it up. Attached Images __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 04-29-2010 at 10:38 AM.

04-30-2010, 10:42 AM	#87
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) OK Who turned ADDICTED's QAD CAB into a QUAD CAB? __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

04-30-2010, 11:17 PM	#89
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) The front ends of these trucks are heavy, but I got it up there. Just clamped up and testing fit. Lots of trimming, welding, mocking, rolling, beating, seaming ahead of me! Holy cr@p what did I get myself into this time? __________________ 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 08:19 PM.

05-01-2010, 12:34 AM	#91
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Mocked up a spare 1/2 ton fender I had and I got a little scared. The front tire was about 6" too far back. But then I remembered that my good fenders (1.5 ton) have a way bigger wheel well opening. Dug one out of the shed and test fitted. Wheels are center, thank god. 1/2 ton fender: 1.5 ton fender: Look at that bulge! I think it'll look awesome with the dually fenders. __________________ 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 08:21 PM.

05-01-2010, 11:21 PM	#93
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Not too much excitement here. I got the drivers side of the firewall almost done. Just need to plug the hole that is now just a half a hole and a little more work on the bottom of the cowl panel. It was a chore to make the cowl panel into the correct shape for 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; 11-23-2010 at 08:22 PM.

05-02-2010, 12:07 AM	#94
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Looks good to me! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-02-2010, 02:27 AM	#95
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Dash Design? __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750

05-02-2010, 01:47 PM	#96
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Man I was wondering what happened to this build, I kept watchin for something to happen on the other one. Why did you start a new thread? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

05-03-2010, 10:16 PM	#98
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Progress: __________________ 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 08:25 PM.



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05-04-2010, 01:23 AM	#99
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Drew up all my firewall filler plates and B-pillar plates in PlasmaCam tonight so hopefully I can get around to cutting them on the CNC plasma either tomorrow or Wed. __________________ Cameron Gunlock Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393750

05-04-2010, 01:31 AM	#100
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Project: ALTER-K-TION ('57 GMC Quad Cab) Cool its starting to look like a quad cab. I bet that CNC machine makes things a lot easier! Do you take it somewhere to have that done? __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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