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weldvair@embarqmail. · 12-03-2009, 03:40 PM

I lengthened my doors 3" & it looks great. There is now room inside the cab for a big person. I also chopped the top 3 1/2".

Don

av8tr33337 · 12-03-2009, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by weldvair@embarqmail.

I lengthened my doors 3" & it looks great. There is now room inside the cab for a big person. I also chopped the top 3 1/2".

Don

This is a cool idea. If possible could you add the link to your webshots or whatever??

Thanks for sharing the pics

weldvair@embarqmail. · 12-05-2009, 09:20 PM

Here are a few pix from the 4 yr. build. Feel free to ask questions if I can help.

www.meyerbrosrods.com

Don Meyer-Mech Engr, retired

Dan Bowles · 12-06-2009, 10:23 AM

Wow, Don, quite the build. I like the bed side fins and how you incorporated it to the back of the cab. Nice details.

weldvair@embarqmail. · 12-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Thank you Dan, I appreciate the comments. I was wondering if all the time & money was really worth it. Comments like yors make worth it.

Don

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 12-29-2009, 10:56 PM

Here is my Dads

http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=982

A gallery of build pics

http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14

Kim57 · 12-30-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

Here is my Dads

http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=982

A gallery of build pics

http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14

That's a very nice truck.
Kim

solidaxel · 01-02-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Port Jimmy 6

Here is my Dads

http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=982

A gallery of build pics

http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14

Did you build that truck ?
Lots of nice fab work

Big Port Jimmy 6 · 01-02-2010, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Did you build that truck ?
Lots of nice fab work

Yes the pics in the second link start at Dads house and move through three different shop buildings. Two out breaks of cancer made the project much longer than it could have been. Jay

solidaxel · 01-10-2010, 07:29 PM

Here is some progress pics of our extended cab in the last month.
We only added 10" behind the doors and now finishing up on the metal work.

OrrieG · 01-10-2010, 10:00 PM

Nice work, to the unknowing it looks stock.

63chevyll · 01-10-2010, 10:26 PM

i like both ways, the extened doors and stock doors.

looks goos this way with the metal added in right place

lonelywanderer · 01-11-2010, 12:11 AM

looks good like it could have came that way. it would be cool if you could get those wrap around rear glass and extend them so you wouldnt have the blind spot from your extension

mr48chev · 01-11-2010, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

No back seat, just electric buckets.

My reason for stretching mine the 9-1/4 -9-1/2 inches I want a lot more comfort for the road. I've had the longbed frame for years and the stretch will depend on the differences in wheel base between longbed and shortbed trucks.
I'm using my stock shortbed box.

solidaxel · 01-14-2010, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

My reason for stretching mine the 9-1/4 -9-1/2 inches I want a lot more comfort for the road. I've had the longbed frame for years and the stretch will depend on the differences in wheel base between longbed and shortbed trucks.
I'm using my stock shortbed box.

Do you have any pics of your stretch ?

806em55 · 01-27-2010, 10:48 PM

I was just wondering if you have made any more progress. It looks to me that you are getting closer. I would love to see how it is coming back together????????

solidaxel · 04-12-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 806em55

I was just wondering if you have made any more progress. It looks to me that you are getting closer. I would love to see how it is coming back together????????

PROGRESS + TIME = money spent!!!

The AD is comming right along.

Just moved it out of the paint shop and started assembly, finished up installing the bed and rear fenders tonight

Kim57 · 04-12-2011, 11:12 PM

Looking good.
Kim

mr48chev · 04-12-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by solidaxel

Do you have any pics of your stretch ?

I'm working on the frame right now to get it up to a rolling chassis so I can bolt the cab that will provide the cowl and front half of the extended cab solid before I start cutting. This has been in the back of my head for years so a little bit more won't be an issue.
We intend to stretch the doors first and then do the cab to match the doors as far as door gaps go. My buddy wants to split the back of the cab and widen it to keep the angle o the door sills the same all the way back. The jury is still out on that.

Right now the blasted daily driver econo box is holding up progress due to a transaxle problem. 30 mpg comes at a cost.

mr48chev · 04-12-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solidaxel

Do you have any pics of your stretch ?

I'm working on the frame right now to get it up to a rolling chassis so I can bolt the cab that will provide the cowl and front half of the extended cab solid before I start cutting. This has been in the back of my head for years so a little bit more won't be an issue.
We intend to stretch the doors first and then do the cab to match the doors as far as door gaps go. My buddy wants to split the back of the cab and widen it to keep the angle o the door sills the same all the way back. The jury is still out on that.

Right now the blasted daily driver econo box is holding up progress due to a transaxle problem. 30 mpg comes at a cost.

sgtusmc · 04-13-2011, 12:28 AM

Very, very nice!!!

weldvair@embarqmail. · 04-13-2011, 08:20 AM

Mine is on the road. Here is another pic. Mine is a 3" stretch thru the doors. It made a lot of difference in comfort......Don

PS...love your color solid axel.

AUSSIE54 · 09-05-2011, 11:52 PM

Solidaxel, that sure does look like she'll be one awesome truck!

solidaxel · 09-09-2011, 01:09 PM

Thanks Aussie, the truck is taking the summer off in Colorado Springs but will be back on it next mo for some fit & finish detail work

AUSSIE54 · 11-14-2011, 08:14 AM

G'day Solid,
SOOoooooo, is summer over yet? How's it coming along?

Trently.
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12-03-2009, 03:40 PM	#26
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: Extended Cab AD I lengthened my doors 3" & it looks great. There is now room inside the cab for a big person. I also chopped the top 3 1/2". Don Attached Images

12-05-2009, 09:20 PM	#28
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: Extended Cab AD Here are a few pix from the 4 yr. build. Feel free to ask questions if I can help. www.meyerbrosrods.com Don Meyer-Mech Engr, retired

12-06-2009, 10:23 AM	#29
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Extended Cab AD Wow, Don, quite the build. I like the bed side fins and how you incorporated it to the back of the cab. Nice details.

12-06-2009, 12:17 PM	#30
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: Extended Cab AD Thank you Dan, I appreciate the comments. I was wondering if all the time & money was really worth it. Comments like yors make worth it. Don

12-29-2009, 10:56 PM	#31
Big Port Jimmy 6 Addicted to Rust Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Abbeville SC Posts: 1,030	Re: Extended Cab AD Here is my Dads http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=982 A gallery of build pics http://johnsrodshop.com/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=14 __________________ Current trucks: (48 GMC100 320 inliner) Gone (48 Suburban in pieces) Sold 87 GMC CCSB 5.3 4l60E Daily Driver ECTA National record holder XO/PP We never really grow up, we just learn how to act in public.

01-10-2010, 07:29 PM	#35
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Extended Cab AD Here is some progress pics of our extended cab in the last month. We only added 10" behind the doors and now finishing up on the metal work. Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

01-10-2010, 10:00 PM	#36
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Extended Cab AD Nice work, to the unknowing it looks stock. __________________ 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

01-10-2010, 10:26 PM	#37
63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Extended Cab AD i like both ways, the extened doors and stock doors. looks goos this way with the metal added in right place

01-11-2010, 12:11 AM	#38
lonelywanderer Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hawaii Posts: 114	Re: Extended Cab AD looks good like it could have came that way. it would be cool if you could get those wrap around rear glass and extend them so you wouldnt have the blind spot from your extension

01-27-2010, 10:48 PM	#41
806em55 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 160	Re: Extended Cab AD I was just wondering if you have made any more progress. It looks to me that you are getting closer. I would love to see how it is coming back together????????

04-12-2011, 11:12 PM	#43
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Extended Cab AD Looking good. Kim

04-13-2011, 12:28 AM	#46
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Extended Cab AD Very, very nice!!! __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

04-13-2011, 08:20 AM	#47
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: Extended Cab AD Mine is on the road. Here is another pic. Mine is a 3" stretch thru the doors. It made a lot of difference in comfort......Don PS...love your color solid axel. Attached Images Last edited by weldvair@embarqmail.; 04-13-2011 at 08:23 AM.

09-05-2011, 11:52 PM	#48
AUSSIE54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 164	Re: Extended Cab AD Solidaxel, that sure does look like she'll be one awesome truck!

09-09-2011, 01:09 PM	#49
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Extended Cab AD Thanks Aussie, the truck is taking the summer off in Colorado Springs but will be back on it next mo for some fit & finish detail work __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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11-14-2011, 08:14 AM	#50
AUSSIE54 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 164	Re: Extended Cab AD G'day Solid, SOOoooooo, is summer over yet? How's it coming along? Trently. Posted via Mobile Device

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