PO has me PO'd

[70 Suburban]

I have to say. I look at mine and think wow there is some work to make this nice. but I see ppl like you bringing back the dead.. I'm impressed.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

Awhile back you were having trouble lining up your body lines due to the body mounts and then when you put the half top on the bolt holes didn't line up. How did you get her all lined out? I ask because my body lines are still not great and I think its due to the cab mounts not being shimmed right or something.

It's still wacked alittle, but after Kurt and I discussed it and with his measurements we're pretty confident where the trouble lies. You have to remember I had no physical metal to reference off of, so when I hung the cowl off of the rafters I added one more click on the ratchet strap(thinking there would be inherent sag),but there wasn't any. Also, I built it without the front fenders on it, there in lays the problem. I had three sides that looked great and thought that would be enuff. So, by added the the fourth line(front fender) it wacked it out by a 1/2"

Adding the 1/2 top only proved my problem, as it sits 1/2" back towards the rear of the truck only on the passenger side, sooooo, lowering the "A" post patch panel, rocker backing plate, floor or all of the above should resolve the SNAFU. AND bring the half top forward the needed demension. Just gotta figure out what moves what where, and by how much...seems simple in theory lol

I don't know exactly what you did so far, so it would be hard to give you an exact answer, only tips on where the problem may lie. Post up specific problem areas and I'm sure we all can come up with an answer

Originally Posted by Big J

Damn this is turning into a fine lookin' K5! (sorry I was feelin' left out)

Damn it! I'm feelin' the Luv. I guess we're OK, this thread hasn't gotten locked......YET!

Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

I have to say. I look at mine and think wow there is some work to make this nice. but I see ppl like you bringing back the dead.. I'm impressed.

You can do it, just gotta stick toit. I keep telling myself that, plus I wouldn't want to let the board down If I had money instead of tools, I might not have done this so many times. Thanks for the compliments, but I'm only doing stock. Can you imagine how much more difficult it must be to modify things...Those guys have real talent

Originally Posted by Firebirdjones

Wow, I have to say originally living in Ohio that's a common site for most old vehicles. I got sick of dealing with that 25 years ago and started buying our cars out west and hauling or driving them back East.
Got sick of doing that and just decided to move to Arizona to be closer to all the rust free cars Not to mention it's in the 70's here,,,,in December Sorry you probably didn't want to hear that.

I've only heard rumors of such cars, where would the fun and challenge be in building such a truck! My workshop is 70 in December

Originally Posted by Chevyman63

I'm clear for Feb. and March both. What are you thinking?........damn it

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Looks like it's up to Jim.

Say when...Dammit.

OK, dammit, let's pick March. Alright, we have a date, now where do we meet

Geez, that took alot of typing, I'm beat, don't think I've typed that much in 3 years that I've been on the board

[vtblazer]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

OK, dammit, let's pick March. Alright, we have a date, now where do we meet

That was decided long ago...where have you been, dammit?

[red71cheyenne]

Originally Posted by jaros44sr

It's still wacked alittle, but after Kurt and I discussed it and with his measurements we're pretty confident where the trouble lies. You have to remember I had no physical metal to reference off of, so when I hung the cowl off of the rafters I added one more click on the ratchet strap(thinking there would be inherent sag),but there wasn't any. Also, I built it without the front fenders on it, there in lays the problem. I had three sides that looked great and thought that would be enuff. So, by added the the fourth line(front fender) it wacked it out by a 1/2"

Adding the 1/2 top only proved my problem, as it sits 1/2" back towards the rear of the truck only on the passenger side, sooooo, lowering the "A" post patch panel, rocker backing plate, floor or all of the above should resolve the SNAFU. AND bring the half top forward the needed demension. Just gotta figure out what moves what where, and by how much...seems simple in theory lol

I don't know exactly what you did so far, so it would be hard to give you an exact answer, only tips on where the problem may lie. Post up specific problem areas and I'm sure we all can come up with an answer

I'll do that! It probably won't get to be in the spring once we go into the yards though. Ship schedule is haze grey and underway til then. Might get a little bit done to the windshield and the side marker lights over the holidays, but I think I'll be spending most of my time driving my new Camaro.

[jaros44sr]

Originally Posted by red71cheyenne

I'll do that! It probably won't get to be in the spring once we go into the yards though. Ship schedule is haze grey and underway til then. Might get a little bit done to the windshield and the side marker lights over the holidays, but I think I'll be spending most of my time driving my new Camaro.

Nice on the Camaro! I was just sitting in one couple weeks ago, was out looking to buy the wifey a new car. I voted for the Camaro, she wanted the Malibu LTZ...guess who won



Gotta admit, it is a pretty cool touring car. 6 speed manual/automatic- manual shifter on the steering wheel, power heated seats, Bluetooth, XM radio, On Star, Suede inserts in the leather seats, 18" wheels. Has a little Bowtie in the rear lights