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_Ogre · 08-23-2012, 01:32 PM

i've been needing a new project since getting my truk done
i have a 59 1 ton panel that i've owned since 1977
it's rough to say the least

i don't have the time or money to restore it
but... this picture made has thinking about making a roadster out of it

my concept roadster panel
chop the top off at the belt line even with the top of the front fenders
lower the cowl and flatten the hood
Z the frame under the passenger compartment so the bottom of the frame is even with the rockers

from this

this is a swb panel, mine is lwb panel. 8ft bed frame.
i could make it with a self storing hard top and a tonneau cover.
unfortunately the panel is in north carolina, i'm in michigan.
am i just being silly?

**arturo7** · 08-23-2012, 01:55 PM

It depends on the condition of the panels. Can't really tell from the pics. If they are straight, sell it. Don't butcher it.

xpickup · 08-23-2012, 02:03 PM

_Ogre, do it. Pacific coast customs did a AD one a few years ago and i thought it was cool. He shortened it up between the doors and rear fenders. A lot of custom metal work. I am sure you could build a wild roadster panel.

Shannon
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meter swinger · 08-23-2012, 03:23 PM

DO IT

Its a one ton panel so not many people will build anything out of it anyway with the long wheel base.
With you fiberglass skills, it would look crazy with full length tonnough (? cant spell).
Ive thought about doing that with my Travelall, but I don't have the stones.

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Kim57 · 08-23-2012, 04:25 PM

I'm another one for doing it. I personally don't have a problem with cutting up anything no matter how good of condition it's in. It's only steel.
Kim

xpickup · 08-23-2012, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

I'm another one for doing it. I personally don't have a problem with cutting up anything no matter how good of condition it's in. It's only steel.
Kim

I agree with Kim57. It is only metal

Shannon
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OrrieG · 08-23-2012, 04:58 PM

Around here it would make a great BSU football tailgate party rig. Seating in the round, built in grill out the back. OR go retro and put in a hot tub...

mknittle · 08-23-2012, 05:11 PM

What the hell! Looks like it would be fun and we know you have skills to make it right!

**arturo7** · 08-23-2012, 05:56 PM

OK, well maybe if you make a 300 HP hot tub...

mr48chev · 08-23-2012, 06:48 PM

That looks like fun. Put in a double row of swivel captains chairs out of conversion vans with an aisle down the middle. Or one big bench seat all the way around.

oldcouple · 08-23-2012, 07:14 PM

Put a 50 cal on a swivel in the back.

Rude Dude · 08-23-2012, 09:06 PM

Yes that sounds good but shorten the wheelbase behind the door, like so and slam the witch!

Rude Dude · 08-23-2012, 09:43 PM

How about a 1961 Impala Windshield from a convertible!! Sorry forgot pic

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

Yes that sounds good but shorten the wheelbase behind the door, like so and slam the witch!

Rude Dude · 08-23-2012, 10:11 PM

Sectioned one to two inches maybe!

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Originally Posted by Rude Dude

How about a 1961 Impala Windshield from a convertible!!

Rude Dude · 08-23-2012, 10:14 PM

Here's the sectioned one!

Chevette · 08-23-2012, 10:32 PM

If you did like RudeDude suggested, you could have a 50's version of this. I think it's a cool idea.

mknittle · 08-23-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by oldcouple

Put a 50 cal on a swivel in the back.

That would come in handy around here

mknittle · 08-23-2012, 10:44 PM

Do it and sell Arturo the roof for patch panels.

Chevette · 08-23-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

Do it and sell Arturo the roof for patch panels.

You're always thinkin'. I think you aught to get a finders fee for that transaction, Mr. Knittle.

**arturo7** · 08-24-2012, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mknittle

Do it and sell Arturo the roof for patch panels.

Ha! Wouldn't mind the side panels either but I guess that would defeat the purpose...

OKGMC4 · 08-24-2012, 07:06 AM

C1 Corvette windshield would probably fit the look of the truck better and would require no sectioning and you get nice chrome trim to boot. I like the idea but would like a shorter wheelbase as well. I like this blazer version(but imagine a task force)...

**buggy5872** · 08-24-2012, 08:00 AM

Am I the only one who wants a long panel?......You can haul a lot of big parts in them......anyhow, get the sawsall out and start cutting. It sounds like a cool project.

mknittle · 08-24-2012, 09:38 AM

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You're always thinkin'. I think you aught to get a finders fee for that transaction, Mr. Knittle.

More like a promotor I want to watch the build thread

.

My wife wants to know,
a couple days ago when you said I was an ace with the plasma cutter.
Did you really mean arse?

mknittle · 08-24-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by arturo7

Ha! Wouldn't mind the side panels either but I guess that would defeat the purpose...

the step panels are propably the same as the truck. and you can get repop parts.

_Ogre · 08-24-2012, 11:28 AM

thanks for the input folks.
i need to get down there and check it out to see if it's still a viable project.
a new style windshield is a possibility, but door handles? really dude???

definitely keep it long, longer the better, lower the better too.
cheap works too

the 1 ton frame makes it hard to work with
the roof could make a couple of extended cab projects work
no to hot tubs and 50 cals

these pictures were taken 10 years ago, i'm sure it has gotten a lot worse than this

08-23-2012, 01:32 PM	#1
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	concept 59 roadster panel? i've been needing a new project since getting my truk done i have a 59 1 ton panel that i've owned since 1977 it's rough to say the least i don't have the time or money to restore it but... this picture made has thinking about making a roadster out of it my concept roadster panel chop the top off at the belt line even with the top of the front fenders lower the cowl and flatten the hood Z the frame under the passenger compartment so the bottom of the frame is even with the rockers from this this is a swb panel, mine is lwb panel. 8ft bed frame. i could make it with a self storing hard top and a tonneau cover. unfortunately the panel is in north carolina, i'm in michigan. am i just being silly? __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

08-23-2012, 01:55 PM	#2
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? It depends on the condition of the panels. Can't really tell from the pics. If they are straight, sell it. Don't butcher it. __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

08-23-2012, 02:03 PM	#3
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? _Ogre, do it. Pacific coast customs did a AD one a few years ago and i thought it was cool. He shortened it up between the doors and rear fenders. A lot of custom metal work. I am sure you could build a wild roadster panel. Shannon Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

08-23-2012, 03:23 PM	#4
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? DO IT Its a one ton panel so not many people will build anything out of it anyway with the long wheel base. With you fiberglass skills, it would look crazy with full length tonnough (? cant spell). Ive thought about doing that with my Travelall, but I don't have the stones. Posted via Mobile Device

08-23-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? I'm another one for doing it. I personally don't have a problem with cutting up anything no matter how good of condition it's in. It's only steel. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

08-23-2012, 04:58 PM	#7
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? Around here it would make a great BSU football tailgate party rig. Seating in the round, built in grill out the back. OR go retro and put in a hot tub... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-23-2012, 05:11 PM	#8
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? What the hell! Looks like it would be fun and we know you have skills to make it right! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-23-2012, 05:56 PM	#9
arturo7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: huntington beach Posts: 845	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? OK, well maybe if you make a 300 HP hot tub... __________________ ever forward build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=542073

08-23-2012, 06:48 PM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,344	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? That looks like fun. Put in a double row of swivel captains chairs out of conversion vans with an aisle down the middle. Or one big bench seat all the way around.

08-23-2012, 07:14 PM	#11
oldcouple Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Winlock Wa Posts: 584	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? Put a 50 cal on a swivel in the back. __________________ Retired and too busy to work.

08-23-2012, 09:06 PM	#12
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? Yes that sounds good but shorten the wheelbase behind the door, like so and slam the witch! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

08-23-2012, 10:14 PM	#15
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? Here's the sectioned one! Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

08-23-2012, 10:32 PM	#16
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08-23-2012, 10:44 PM	#18
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? Do it and sell Arturo the roof for patch panels. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

08-24-2012, 07:06 AM	#21
OKGMC4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,220	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? C1 Corvette windshield would probably fit the look of the truck better and would require no sectioning and you get nice chrome trim to boot. I like the idea but would like a shorter wheelbase as well. I like this blazer version(but imagine a task force)... Attached Images __________________ 56 GMC BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=368649 69 long bed Chevy turned 67 gmc jimmy roadster: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=851167



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08-24-2012, 08:00 AM	#22
buggy5872 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North Beaver TWP PA Posts: 833	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? Am I the only one who wants a long panel?......You can haul a lot of big parts in them......anyhow, get the sawsall out and start cutting. It sounds like a cool project. __________________ ___________________________ 1959 Apache Short Fleetside, 1959 Apache NAPCO Long Stepside, 1957 3100 with 59 fleetside bed 1957 5700 LCF Crew Cab "Big Bertha",1959 GMC F370 1958 GMC 600, 1946 Chevy, 1959 Viking 60 LCF 1974 Elcamino SS, 1979 6500 GMC Tilt Bed Wrecker Big Bertha Build

08-24-2012, 11:28 AM	#25
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,677	Re: concept 59 roadster panel? thanks for the input folks. i need to get down there and check it out to see if it's still a viable project. a new style windshield is a possibility, but door handles? really dude??? definitely keep it long, longer the better, lower the better too. cheap works too the 1 ton frame makes it hard to work with the roof could make a couple of extended cab projects work no to hot tubs and 50 cals these pictures were taken 10 years ago, i'm sure it has gotten a lot worse than this __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

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