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tomsprojects · 02-23-2012, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Can't ya sublet that little turkey to maaco or sumthin? Priorities man-PRIORITIES!

I wish it were that easy.
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Coboyle04 · 02-23-2012, 11:52 PM

Im dying to see the results of your quad cab. It is looking amazing!

PHAT TONY · 02-24-2012, 01:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

I wish it were that easy.
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Yeah I know; I look at my Blazer 15 feet away for hours on end but can't do what I want till what I NEED to do is done, then quite often out go the lights cause I don't feel like working all night too. It all comes around in time though.

Devil Pup · 02-24-2012, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Yeah I know; I look at my Blazer 15 feet away for hours on end but can't do what I want till what I NEED to do is done, then quite often out go the lights cause I don't feel like working all night too. It all comes around in time though.

I know that exact feeling, i have two brothers that are both into trucks and we each have 2 projects so we are constantly working on one all at once and each have to patiently wait our turn to do our next mod to our own truck. Sucks waiting but boy is it nice to have help when it comes my turn haha

hgs_notes · 02-24-2012, 07:11 PM

As much as I love these trucks, and how cool the 4 door builds are, I would rather own and drive the cobra anyday. I'm seriously looking at buying a factory 5 kit for my next project after the Jimmy is done. My oldest kid is named after this car. An original steel one will never be in my budget, but I can dream.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-24-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

As much as I love these trucks, and how cool the 4 door builds are, I would rather own and drive the cobra anyday. I'm seriously looking at buying a factory 5 kit for my next project after the Jimmy is done. My oldest kid is named after this car. An original steel one will never be in my budget, but I can dream.

I'm right there with you man! I'd love to own one but I have too many other projects right now. Some day, some day!

dsy1 · 02-24-2012, 08:31 PM

I don't see how anyone over about 5'5" would fit in a cobra.

**Dieselwrencher** · 02-24-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dsy1

I don't see how anyone over about 5'5" would fit in a cobra.

I don't care, I'd figure it out.

hgs_notes · 02-25-2012, 09:13 AM

The kits have deeper footwells built into them, are typically longer and wider overall than the originals.

thor · 02-27-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by hgs_notes

As much as I love these trucks, and how cool the 4 door builds are, I would rather own and drive the cobra anyday. I'm seriously looking at buying a factory 5 kit for my next project after the Jimmy is done. My oldest kid is named after this car. An original steel one will never be in my budget, but I can dream.

Shelby?
AC?
Cobra?

tomsprojects · 02-27-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by thor

Shelby?
AC?
Cobra?

I'm guesing Shelby.
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**WIDESIDE72** · 02-27-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tomsprojects

Well we finally made it home with the Burban. What a long drive that was, by the time we loaded it up it was huge on my trailer and we couldnt take advantage of that 75 mile an hour speed limit in Arizona (more like 50-60 tops) but it was with out any problems the whole way back.I will post more pictures tomorow after I get some sleep tonight.

Not to be a know it all, but judging by the photos, I have to wonder if your 50-60 mph tow speed might have been due to the Burb being too far back on the trailer, causing sway (?) IMO, if it was a little farther forward on the trailer, I think it would have given you more tongue weight. It looks as if you had enough truck to handel the load , 2500HD (?)

Great build, BTW!

tomsprojects · 02-27-2012, 10:52 PM

I have towed a car or two in my time , when I loaded it up the back of the truck dropped alot but looking back at the pictures it looks like I could have went over the stops to get it further forward.
I had just drove all night and was very tired so it didn't matter at the time.
Thanks for pointing it out.
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docrock · 03-10-2012, 05:21 PM

Hey Tom how about a woodie version of the 4 door truck

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tomsprojects · 03-10-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by docrock

Hey Tom how about a woodie version of the 4 door truck

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Looks like some one spent a lot of money on that thing.
Not for me.
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red71cheyenne · 03-11-2012, 06:38 PM

Awesome work Tom, can't wait to see you make some more headway.

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 03-31-2012, 07:56 PM

3/4 ton is it? i could use t/c and shifter setup. the hi hump also>>thanx, paul

**gmc 2500 4x4** · 03-31-2012, 07:58 PM

that looks rare>>>and very solid

woodwright · 04-10-2012, 01:48 AM

I just scanned through your build and its looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing your gauge cluster.

I'm doing similar heater controls. I'm useing these knobs on mine, and I'm waterjet cutting a new faceplate out of brushed aluminum. The knobs are billet aluminum and also available polished.

tomsprojects · 04-13-2012, 01:33 AM

Well the Cobra is finally done and I can start back in on my truck. Name: sub.jpg
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Oh ya dont they all ways say things come in threes?

Well here is number 2, thinking about cutting it up , its a factory big block , tach dash , factory chrome front and rear bumpers with factory bumper gaurds and a factory GM spot light with a GM logo on the light.

tomsprojects · 04-13-2012, 01:49 AM

Here is the Cobra

tomsprojects · 04-13-2012, 01:50 AM

more Cobra

tomsprojects · 04-13-2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by gmc 2500 4x4

3/4 ton is it? i could use t/c and shifter setup. the hi hump also>>thanx, paul

sorry sold
thanks

tomsprojects · 04-13-2012, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by woodwright

I just scanned through your build and its looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing your gauge cluster.

I'm doing similar heater controls. I'm useing these knobs on mine, and I'm waterjet cutting a new faceplate out of brushed aluminum. The knobs are billet aluminum and also available polished.

very nice

tomsprojects · 04-13-2012, 02:07 AM

Oh ya yet another project added to the garage

02-23-2012, 11:52 PM	#327
Coboyle04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portland, or Posts: 387	Re: 68 Four door build Im dying to see the results of your quad cab. It is looking amazing!

02-24-2012, 07:11 PM	#330
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,115	Re: 68 Four door build As much as I love these trucks, and how cool the 4 door builds are, I would rather own and drive the cobra anyday. I'm seriously looking at buying a factory 5 kit for my next project after the Jimmy is done. My oldest kid is named after this car. An original steel one will never be in my budget, but I can dream. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-24-2012, 08:31 PM	#332
dsy1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 128	Re: 68 Four door build I don't see how anyone over about 5'5" would fit in a cobra.

02-25-2012, 09:13 AM	#334
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,115	Re: 68 Four door build The kits have deeper footwells built into them, are typically longer and wider overall than the originals. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

02-27-2012, 10:52 PM	#338
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build I have towed a car or two in my time , when I loaded it up the back of the truck dropped alot but looking back at the pictures it looks like I could have went over the stops to get it further forward. I had just drove all night and was very tired so it didn't matter at the time. Thanks for pointing it out. Posted via Mobile Device

03-10-2012, 05:21 PM	#339
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 507	Re: 68 Four door build Hey Tom how about a woodie version of the 4 door truck __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250

03-11-2012, 06:38 PM	#341
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: 68 Four door build Awesome work Tom, can't wait to see you make some more headway. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

03-31-2012, 07:56 PM	#342
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,894	Re: 68 Four door build 3/4 ton is it? i could use t/c and shifter setup. the hi hump also>>thanx, paul

03-31-2012, 07:58 PM	#343
gmc 2500 4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ripley ny Posts: 2,894	Re: 68 Four door build "mad max" that looks rare>>>and very solid

04-10-2012, 01:48 AM	#344
woodwright Enjoying left field Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Dillon Montana Posts: 900	Re: 68 Four door build I just scanned through your build and its looking good. I'm looking forward to seeing your gauge cluster. I'm doing similar heater controls. I'm useing these knobs on mine, and I'm waterjet cutting a new faceplate out of brushed aluminum. The knobs are billet aluminum and also available polished. __________________ Clint 70 Chevy 4WD "Ultimate Work Truck" SOLD

04-13-2012, 01:33 AM	#345
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Well the Cobra is finally done and I can start back in on my truck. Oh ya dont they all ways say things come in threes? Well here is number 2, thinking about cutting it up , its a factory big block , tach dash , factory chrome front and rear bumpers with factory bumper gaurds and a factory GM spot light with a GM logo on the light.

04-13-2012, 01:49 AM	#346
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Here is the Cobra Attached Images

04-13-2012, 01:50 AM	#347
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build more Cobra Attached Images

04-13-2012, 02:07 AM	#350
tomsprojects Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: san diego ca Posts: 234	Re: 68 Four door build Oh ya yet another project added to the garage Attached Images



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