The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post

jb4short · 03-12-2007, 05:01 AM

Sorry for putting this in two posts; but the other thread was getting kind of long and I wasn't sure if people would keep checking it.

Anyway; I went down to the other factory this morning. Some of you should recognize this:

Here's someone's old truck sitting on the third floor of the factory for measuring and test fitting parts:

Anyone in South Carolina remember owning this?

We got the cowl sample here and discussed making a stock replacement and a modified smooth one. The modified would be less antenna hole and the vent slots would be turned to face front to back, like the old Camaro, and would only go from the washer nozzle outboard about 5-1/2". This would really smooth out the look but retain some functionality. Thoughts?

We also discussed making a complete replacement shortbed frame. Do you think this is worth doing? Would it be worth the money to start your project on a brand new frame vs. finding/cleaning up an original?

Any suggestions are appreciated and the LWB bedsides should ship to us within a month.

03-12-2007, 05:01 AM	#1
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Updates pics Sorry for putting this in two posts; but the other thread was getting kind of long and I wasn't sure if people would keep checking it. Anyway; I went down to the other factory this morning. Some of you should recognize this: Here's someone's old truck sitting on the third floor of the factory for measuring and test fitting parts: Anyone in South Carolina remember owning this? We got the cowl sample here and discussed making a stock replacement and a modified smooth one. The modified would be less antenna hole and the vent slots would be turned to face front to back, like the old Camaro, and would only go from the washer nozzle outboard about 5-1/2". This would really smooth out the look but retain some functionality. Thoughts? We also discussed making a complete replacement shortbed frame. Do you think this is worth doing? Would it be worth the money to start your project on a brand new frame vs. finding/cleaning up an original? Any suggestions are appreciated and the LWB bedsides should ship to us within a month. Last edited by jb4short; 03-12-2007 at 05:03 AM.