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Old 10-08-2011, 12:29 PM   #76
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Sweet!

What color is that on the frame???
I cannot remember exactly, something like bare steel might be the name.
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Old 10-08-2011, 12:50 PM   #77
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Well the door handles look stock. But they are not. The 48 had twist down door handles. We changed it to the push button 1954 models. But since we are using Modern Gm latches, we needed an electric handle. So we took these stock handles, found a switches to fit inside machined a new push button to that was shorter. So now the stock handles are electric. They can be turned off and on with the ISIS system. No need for locking mechanism. But the interior handle is still mechanical.



Here is what a lengthened door that is done to look stock would look like. This door has been sectioned 1.75", it has been lengthened 3", and the top was chopped 1.5". it took 4 doors to be able to make each door and have all the factory seams line up to look OEM.



Back when it was bare metal.

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Old 10-08-2011, 06:48 PM   #78
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I wanted to show my students this build but apparently photo bucket is a porn site and all the images are blocked(this happened just this last week). Awesome build excellent craftsman ship please keep posting.
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Old 10-08-2011, 08:44 PM   #79
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OK, The glove box and speaker grate are cool, but that Chev hood emblem is OVER THE TOP! WOW!
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Old 10-08-2011, 11:20 PM   #80
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that is freakin bad ass.
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Old 10-09-2011, 08:46 PM   #81
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Amazing. That's a quality build. Imagine the guy that finds this truck in a barn covered up in 60 years. You guys are on top of your game keep up the great work. Did you guys install the front and rear suspension. If so what were your thoughts on the kits. Have fun building.
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Old 10-11-2011, 12:24 PM   #82
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Progress, It's coming along







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Old 10-11-2011, 02:35 PM   #83
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Truck is lookin AWESOME Roger! Cant wait to see the finished project.
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Old 10-11-2011, 09:23 PM   #84
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Very clean guys, great work!
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Old 10-11-2011, 09:49 PM   #85
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just beautiful.
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Old 10-16-2011, 10:48 PM   #86
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Well Things should go together pretty quickly now. It goes to Ron Mangus on Wednesday.







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Old 10-17-2011, 12:33 AM   #87
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awesome build.where did you get those hood hinges? i love the idea of replacing the the spring style hinges that comes off the firewall with hatch door shocks.

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Old 10-17-2011, 09:15 AM   #88
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awesome build.where did you get those hood hinges? i love the idea of replacing the the spring style hinges that comes off the firewall with hatch door shocks.
We custom built the hood hinges for that exact reason.
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Old 10-17-2011, 12:53 PM   #89
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We custom built the hood hinges for that exact reason.
Will those hinges be available through your shop? Or is it strictly a one off deal?
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Old 10-17-2011, 01:06 PM   #90
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Will those hinges be available through your shop? Or is it strictly a one off deal?
I did not plan to get into the hood hinge business. I was more surprised to find nobody made any for that truck so we just had to make them. We made these hinges by hand and did not set up for production.
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Old 10-17-2011, 11:55 PM   #91
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wow. 'nuf said. Subscribing for sure
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Old 10-19-2011, 01:01 PM   #92
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Unbelieveably awesome! Love, Love love the copper-root beer color. All the best for SEMA.
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Old 10-19-2011, 11:44 PM   #93
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I don't think I could own something that nice! if somebody got too close I'd have a heart attack.
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Old 10-20-2011, 11:58 AM   #94
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Awesome build, I love all the small details that make you stare at the truck until you figure out what was done.
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Old 10-20-2011, 07:36 PM   #95
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Thanks guys. The details list is long on this one.
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Old 10-20-2011, 07:52 PM   #96
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A beauty
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Old 10-26-2011, 03:03 PM   #97
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Well Guys these pics are about a week old. But like wide enjoy. This was from the first time in 2 months the customer had seen the truck with his wife. He was very pleased to say the least.




Final fit of the bed wood one last time

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Old 10-26-2011, 03:09 PM   #98
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Old 10-26-2011, 03:13 PM   #99
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How about this for a hood emblem

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Old 10-26-2011, 03:31 PM   #100
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How about this for a hood emblem

Is the Script and Bow Tie raised?
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