Kabwe's aka Bam's build

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by xpickup

Kabwe, very good advise on building your truck the way you want it and not the way everybody else would. Because you will never please everyone. It keeps them all different.

Shannon

You got that right Shannon. As my grandfather told me once "If you don't want people to talk about you all you have to do is nothing. No one talks about anybody that doesn't do a darn thing. Do something, anything at all, and everybody has something to say.

Originally Posted by dhaymaker

I don't know about "politically correct", it's just one of those terms people like to use (such as "patina")! But, I do like the fact you speak your mind, while seeming to want to avoid stepping on toes or stepping on others' opinions. That's a good thing, these days!

As to your truck, I've been following your build and it's really nice to see another example of someone paying a lot of attention to detail, doing things the way they want, and doing things correctly! Just my opinion!! don

Don,

I agree its seems that people think that speaking their mind is the same as trying to tear people down and its not. There are a bunch of mean and angry people out there. Constructive criticism has become a lost art. Its now a free for all to discourage and put down. Also its just so much jealousy its ridiculous. I could care less about how talented a person is if he is a a$$hole. What good is knowledge if you keep it to yourself or you make people feel stupid for asking a question.

Originally Posted by Indian113

One thing that stands out in your build is you try to think things thru and do it right the First time. I've gotten a lot of really good ideas from following your build. Thanks for the help!

Thank you Sir,

I try to get better with every mod I do. It really trips me out that people seem to like this build or some of the mods they way they seem to.

Thanks for letting me know you find it interesting.

[Kabwe]

By the way guys I went to the Grand National Roadster Show this weekend. I saw Kim57 and Youngsta there its always nice to see them. BCtoybox was there taking great pics as always, but I don't count him because I always see his big head he's my buddy. Anyway I took over 200 pics and if you would like to see some cool cars and trucks you can check them out on my flickr page at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bam55/s...464552/detail/

[oldman3]

Bam, Thanks for posting the pics, all I can say is wow some super rides and the details are over the top. I also like how you handle yourself with your replies...Jim

[docrock]

great pics of GNRS thanks for posting. Any paint work happening??

[Kabwe]

oldman3,

Yeah man there were some cars that were just amazing. The craftsmanship was just second to none, there some amazingly talented people out there thats for sure.

Originally Posted by docrock

great pics of GNRS thanks for posting. Any paint work happening??

Naw man my wife put a stop to all the car stuff with her honey do list. Its going to be a while. If the wife is not happy, life is not happy. I've got to keep the women happy so I can go out and play.lol

[xpickup]

No doubt. For Christmas my wife wants me to paint the bathroom and the kitchen and do a little remodeling also in each room. She told me that I did NOT have to get her anything. Just do that. So I bought her some things instead. But it seems she still wants it done. You never win.

Shannon
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[Kim57]

Hey Bam
Was nice seeing you at the show.
You took a bunch of great pics.
Kim

[MP&C]

Bam, any progress on the truck or honey do list?

Tile floor, right?

[Shanehenrymusic]

BAM - i love how you did the rounded corners on your bed. Can you tell me where you bought the tubular 90's and what size you used.... I would like to give this mod a try on my 55 - Thanks dude! - Shane

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by MP&C

Bam, any progress on the truck or honey do list?

Tile floor, right?

Yes complete shower, floors, everything. No progress on the truck, but I hoping to get back on it soon. MP&C you are everywhere buddy but thats to be expected from a great metalman like yourself.

Originally Posted by Shanehenrymusic

BAM - i love how you did the rounded corners on your bed. Can you tell me where you bought the tubular 90's and what size you used.... I would like to give this mod a try on my 55 - Thanks dude! - Shane

I bought a 16 gauge 1 5/8 u-bend exhaust pipe from jegs. One pipe will do
both rear corners. Just cut them in half to make them j-bends.lol

[Shanehenrymusic]

Thanks so much! is this the right link? http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...ductId=1447417

[MP&C]

Now see here, if the truck was finished you could use it to pick up the tile and plumbing supplies, get it done quicker... Think she would buy that?

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Shanehenrymusic

Thanks so much! is this the right link? http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...ductId=1447417

Not the same one I bought but it will still work out the same buddy.

Originally Posted by MP&C

Now see here, if the truck was finished you could use it to pick up the tile and plumbing supplies, get it done quicker... Think she would buy that?

Nope that would not work. I may have grew up in Los Angeles but my family is Southern in nature.lol I drive a truck as a daily driver. My grandfather believed that no man should be without a truck.lol

[VDOG]

Paint, bodywork, fabracation skills, custom car and truck builder, home renovations, as I told you before, your the man!

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by VDOG

Paint, bodywork, fabracation skills, custom car and truck builder, home renovations, as I told you before, your the man!

Yeah, yeah just because you say so does not make it true.

Hey Guys,


I had a little me time and I went out and finished my fuel lines in the rear.

Corvette filter/regulator installed



Modified the tank a little for the in-tank fuel pump and lines.

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[oldman3]

Bam, nice looking tank, I'm sure it has been mentioned, but is it custom made and where is you fill located?...Jim

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good.
Kim

Thanks buddy and your build is looking incredible.

Originally Posted by oldman3

Bam, nice looking tank, I'm sure it has been mentioned, but is it custom made and where is you fill located?...Jim

Thanks buddy and the tank is from Tank Inc. and its a rear fill.

[shadow1967]

Looking great! Keep it up. I have to sneak out to the garage after dinner! Do tell anyone.

[Baldeagle SR]

Bam I would like to shake your hand. I am really impressed with wour enginering and metel work. It is plain awsome. I am not a body man but have been doing my own for 50 years. I have a 56 GMC big window I hope to start on this summer.
Rich

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Looking great! Keep it up. I have to sneak out to the garage after dinner! Do tell anyone.

Thanks buddy and I hope you had fun sneaking out to the garage. I've been know to do that myself.lol

Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

Bam I would like to shake your hand. I am really impressed with wour enginering and metel work. It is plain awsome. I am not a body man but have been doing my own for 50 years. I have a 56 GMC big window I hope to start on this summer.
Rich

Thank you very much I really appreciate the compliments. Be sure to start a build thread when you start working on the GMC I would love to see it.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Bam,
Sorry to be a PITA (but hey, ya gotta be what you're good at! Lol) Can you post the part number of your Tanks, Inc. tank? Or if you don't have that give us the dimensions? Rear fill? So your cap will be behind the license plate or where? I'd planned on trying to find a tank like Chuck Driver's (JJ's) with the bed fill until I saw yours.
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[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Bam,
Sorry to be a PITA (but hey, ya gotta be what you're good at! Lol) Can you post the part number of your Tanks, Inc. tank? Or if you don't have that give us the dimensions? Rear fill? So your cap will be behind the license plate or where? I'd planned on trying to find a tank like Chuck Driver's (JJ's) with the bed fill until I saw yours.
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Dan I have basically the same tank as ChuckDriver the only difference is mine is setup for EFI. Both or Tank Inc tanks. I guess I was misunderstood when I said rear fill I just meant that filler cap was on the rear of the tank and not on the side. I will making my bed wood flip open so that I can fill the tank you will not see the filler. Heres a link to my tank.
http://www.tanksinc.com/index.cfm/pa...rod/prd173.htm

[R.A.D]

nice deal on the tank

[CAL 58 GMC]

The tank looks sweet man! One step closer to being on the road!