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jonnyNITRO · 10-24-2013, 09:08 PM

JointTech - Thanks, I did the CG model.
I do like the look of the one piece windows, but heard it could lead to problems.
Those bumpers are smoothed and the wheels are just a design I came up with to sit the truck on the ground. I'll have to pick out some real wheels and model those instead.

MMiddle - So you think the ride quality is improved with bags. Cool.

I may come up with other paint schemes as I built this truck, but I had to start somewhere. I'm not totally sold on the idea of a rear slider. But I was thinking that a vertical sliding electric back window would be cool (like the Toyotas).

mmiddle · 10-24-2013, 09:24 PM

As long as you are not running around on the bump-stops or Pogoing they will ride really nice.

Andy4639 · 10-25-2013, 11:26 AM

Nice design! They make a electric up/down back window for these models, well there use to be a company making them. They also make the regular electric slider also. Like it being a LWB also! Cool.

Check this link out also.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=263020

*Fitz* · 10-25-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnyNITRO

JointTech - Thanks, I did the CG model.
I do like the look of the one piece windows, but heard it could lead to problems.
Those bumpers are smoothed and the wheels are just a design I came up with to sit the truck on the ground. I'll have to pick out some real wheels and model those instead.

MMiddle - So you think the ride quality is improved with bags. Cool.

I may come up with other paint schemes as I built this truck, but I had to start somewhere. I'm not totally sold on the idea of a rear slider. But I was thinking that a vertical sliding electric back window would be cool (like the Toyotas).

The CG model looks great and the color isn't bad either. You will need to do a lot of fabrication to get a vertical sliding rear window installed but the electrics are available. As for one piece glass in the doors causing problems I think that's more fiction than fact. That's an ambitious project you have laid out and it will be an expensive one as well. Good Luck and keep us posted!

jonnyNITRO · 10-29-2013, 07:53 PM

I hear you, I hear you.
Been saving up for this over the past few months.

jonnyNITRO · 10-29-2013, 07:56 PM

First order of business is to fix these holes in the floor. And it looks like the kick panels need to be fixed or replaced too. Still have to check the underneath to see how far the rust has expanded.

jonnyNITRO · 11-13-2013, 01:13 AM

got my placement panels. I'm thinking about replacing the floor sections just with sheet metal from local store. Doubt it's that difficult.

jonnyNITRO · 11-13-2013, 01:18 AM

Have also been considering the rear window idea. Since the roof is tilted 6 degrees forward, it looks like most guys extend the metal along the bottom edge while cutting into the top edge to compensate for this offset.
I don't think I like that solution, so if I can't find a better one, I'll scrap the idea.

10-24-2013, 09:08 PM	#1
jonnyNITRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 54	Re: Newbe builder starting a grand project JointTech - Thanks, I did the CG model. I do like the look of the one piece windows, but heard it could lead to problems. Those bumpers are smoothed and the wheels are just a design I came up with to sit the truck on the ground. I'll have to pick out some real wheels and model those instead. MMiddle - So you think the ride quality is improved with bags. Cool. I may come up with other paint schemes as I built this truck, but I had to start somewhere. I'm not totally sold on the idea of a rear slider. But I was thinking that a vertical sliding electric back window would be cool (like the Toyotas). __________________ Graphic Design / Photography 3D Automotive Renderings jonnyNITRO.com

10-24-2013, 09:24 PM	#2
mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Newbe builder starting a grand project As long as you are not running around on the bump-stops or Pogoing they will ride really nice. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

10-25-2013, 11:26 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Newbe builder starting a grand project Nice design! They make a electric up/down back window for these models, well there use to be a company making them. They also make the regular electric slider also. Like it being a LWB also! Cool. Check this link out also. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=263020 __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-29-2013, 07:53 PM	#5
jonnyNITRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 54	Re: Newbe builder starting a grand project I hear you, I hear you. Been saving up for this over the past few months. __________________ Graphic Design / Photography 3D Automotive Renderings jonnyNITRO.com

10-29-2013, 07:56 PM	#6
jonnyNITRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 54	Re: Newbe builder starting a grand project First order of business is to fix these holes in the floor. And it looks like the kick panels need to be fixed or replaced too. Still have to check the underneath to see how far the rust has expanded. Attached Images __________________ Graphic Design / Photography 3D Automotive Renderings jonnyNITRO.com

11-13-2013, 01:13 AM	#7
jonnyNITRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 54	Re: Newbe builder starting a grand project got my placement panels. I'm thinking about replacing the floor sections just with sheet metal from local store. Doubt it's that difficult. Attached Images __________________ Graphic Design / Photography 3D Automotive Renderings jonnyNITRO.com

11-13-2013, 01:18 AM	#8
jonnyNITRO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 54	Re: Newbe builder starting a grand project Have also been considering the rear window idea. Since the roof is tilted 6 degrees forward, it looks like most guys extend the metal along the bottom edge while cutting into the top edge to compensate for this offset. I don't think I like that solution, so if I can't find a better one, I'll scrap the idea. Attached Images __________________ Graphic Design / Photography 3D Automotive Renderings jonnyNITRO.com



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