Woo Hoo It's Started!

[GregWeld]

Welding isn't a skill that is one size meets all.... some times you have to skip around - and sometimes that will cause more warpage than if you'd have just gone full boogie.... the learning curve is a long steep one. LOL

The guys that do this for a living - day in and day out - they can tell what to do just by looking at something.... ME.... I just pray I don't warp too badly.

Firewall looks great! I didn't know Direct did that! Good to know!

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by waynieZ

Very Nice! Its coming out great.

Thanks Wayne. When I look at your project, I wish I was that far along! I know it was a tough wait, but worth it.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Welding isn't a skill that is one size meets all.... some times you have to skip around - and sometimes that will cause more warpage than if you'd have just gone full boogie.... the learning curve is a long steep one. LOL

The guys that do this for a living - day in and day out - they can tell what to do just by looking at something.... ME.... I just pray I don't warp too badly.

Firewall looks great! I didn't know Direct did that! Good to know!

You hit the nail on the head there! It's hard to hit the go pedal and hope for the best. Chaulk it all up to experience. Luckily it is the top of the tank that moved. You will never see it as it will be sandwiched under the bed floor. This is where I give Rodger props for his truck. Can't hide anything with no bed floor.

Yea direct built it, twice! The first one wasn't even close. I then sent this:



I thought you couldn't go wrong. Right? Wrong, it still isn't totally correct. It will work and looks good, but why can't you get what you ask and pay for? It was supposed to come with floor boards to, never got them. Oh well. The quality of the fabrication is good, but it was not a completely satisfying experience. Ever felt like that?

Thanks for the compliments guys!

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by ccracin

Oh well. The quality of the fabrication is good, but it was not a completely satisfying experience. Ever felt like that?

Oh yeah --- but I forgot her name...

[wmhjr]

Chad, it continues to look great. Of course, I wouldn't expect anything less. That's going to be a killer truck.

[ccracin]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Oh yeah --- but I forgot her name...

Originally Posted by wmhjr

Chad, it continues to look great. Of course, I wouldn't expect anything less. That's going to be a killer truck.

Thanks Bill, now you need to see it in person. Wait, maybe not. You can see too many flaws in person!

[CAMAROBOY69]

This thing is turning out awesome! My very very first vehicle was a 67 Chevy truck so I have always had love for the 67-72 bodystyle trucks. Cant wait to see some more progress. Its also awesome to see you and your dad working on it together.

[Shadow X]

i love watching builds like this, keep it up.

[Garage Dog 65]

Almost there !!

Sad to hear about the firewall panel issue - but the install is looking great !

Totally jealous about the plasma cutter - gonna have to order me one now to keep up with the joneses....


Looking forward to the engine start video !



Jim

[ccracin]

My Dad and I were just saying the other night, We are getting really good at cut pieces off or out of this truck. Now we get to finally put some back in. Since the truck now sits so low, the driveshaft will now interfere with the bottom of the cab. We started fabbing a new trans and drive shaft tunnel. We have some other plans for this are, so we will see where it takes us. I just have a few more puzzle pieces to make to finish closing off the tunnel and floor to the new firewall. It will then be time to mount the Vintage Air unit. I love progress. Anyway, I know pictures are better than words so enjoy!







Back to it tonight, wish me luck! Thanks for looking.

[HWY Nova]

Great stuff Chad (and dad)!

Too bad you work will be covered up. Keep the pics coming.



--Eric