Bamamav
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96 GMC rat build
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earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
This "new" truck is actually starting to look kinda cool 
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Thanks bama and Eman....
I was pleasantly surprised at how it looked with the bed in place....it's about where I wanted....Eman.....its not a 36 or a 46 or a 56 or even a 66....it's a 96 but New???? its not a 2013...LOL.. Although [S......
This "new" truck is actually starting to look kinda cool
I was pleasantly surprised at how it looked with the bed in place....it's about where I wanted....Eman.....its not a 36 or a 46 or a 56 or even a 66....it's a 96 but New???? its not a 2013...LOL..
Although [S......
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Definitely starting to come together!
shakey56
Well-known member
Gonna be COOL....
Lookin good, Sarge. Hang in there. It'll be done before you know it.[cl[cl
Lynn
Lookin good, Sarge. Hang in there. It'll be done before you know it.[cl[cl
Lynn
Neverdone
He's not done yet...
Glad to finally see some pics!!! Hows the front coming along though? Didn't see anything showing the headlights......
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
Sorry for being missing in action.....
Headlight and grill area is at a standstill right now....I have only old pics of the headlight buckets mounted in place...and the one attached which is recent.... it shows the narrowed bumper under it ...not sure how I'm going to do the grill....I've been mulling over a number of ideas none of which I really like....has to be a phantom type but not sure exactly how to accomplish it...open for suggestions....
Headlight and grill area is at a standstill right now....I have only old pics of the headlight buckets mounted in place...and the one attached which is recent.... it shows the narrowed bumper under it ...not sure how I'm going to do the grill....I've been mulling over a number of ideas none of which I really like....has to be a phantom type but not sure exactly how to accomplish it...open for suggestions....
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GJunktionMike
Something's wrong with that boy!
Sure is going to be one sweet ride.
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
After taking a look at them...
doesn't sound like a bad idea....just have to figure out what to do about the extensions over the headlamps...wish I could draw....trying to image this grill and the slanted buckets....
doesn't sound like a bad idea....just have to figure out what to do about the extensions over the headlamps...wish I could draw....trying to image this grill and the slanted buckets....
I-R-POPS
''Rusty Mopar Slacker''
Your rides looking good Sarge. The front end is what everyone see coming at them.
So..... The pressure is on.
I'm looking forward to see what you come up with.
So..... The pressure is on.
I'm looking forward to see what you come up with.
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
Couple ideas
Here are a couple ideas as to looks with round lights up front...
Here are a couple ideas as to looks with round lights up front...
Neverdone
He's not done yet...
I have seen these new headlight grill assemblies for the C/K's. Personal thought is if I ever found some one driving around with that setup I would have to slap them and scream "WHAT WERE YOU THINKIN?!?!" That has to be one of the most hideous things I have seen on that style truck!
Just my 2 cents.
Just my 2 cents.
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
DR and Neverdone....
Although I appreciate your thoughts, that set up looks like some kind of bug so I have to agree with ND that i'd smack myself up the head if it looked like that.....I want something unique but not billet looking or some futuristic stuff.....so will continue to do some sole searching to find the proper look....old school but not a copy or pre fab thing....have to keep doodling and see what works....but please don't stop with the suggestions.....I do appreciate the input......
Although I appreciate your thoughts, that set up looks like some kind of bug so I have to agree with ND that i'd smack myself up the head if it looked like that.....I want something unique but not billet looking or some futuristic stuff.....so will continue to do some sole searching to find the proper look....old school but not a copy or pre fab thing....have to keep doodling and see what works....but please don't stop with the suggestions.....I do appreciate the input......
Neverdone
He's not done yet...
I vision something like this...............
Minus the gaudy paint job and something different for the grill.
Minus the gaudy paint job and something different for the grill.
Dirtyrat
Got Fins?
I was joking on the lights... guess I should have added a smiley!
I like the truck in the last pic
I like the truck in the last pic
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
I like the basic look of the truck...
I also like the idea of a sunken grill.....should be relatively easy to do....just don't want all the glittery stuff....lol....or at least not quite so much....those round grill pieces look like drawer handles from some 50's kitchen....lol ...keep them comin guys....gets the creative juices flowin.....
I also like the idea of a sunken grill.....should be relatively easy to do....just don't want all the glittery stuff....lol....or at least not quite so much....those round grill pieces look like drawer handles from some 50's kitchen....lol ...keep them comin guys....gets the creative juices flowin.....
Uh... they probably are. That was a custom thing back in the 50's-60's.
What I mean about bringing the hood down...
Yeah, it's a T-bird, not a truck, but maybe you get the idea.
sgtpontiac
Older, Wiser and Still Buildin'
That looks cool.....
would take some serious reworking to make my fenders and hood come down like that...pie cut central...lol....not sure if I could extend / droop the hood alone ....maybe...add some material to the fender and hood so it appears to extend into the grill area.....?? like a brow.......darn wish I could draw....but I do like the look and I like the bumper and grill area....thanks for sharin......
would take some serious reworking to make my fenders and hood come down like that...pie cut central...lol....not sure if I could extend / droop the hood alone ....maybe...add some material to the fender and hood so it appears to extend into the grill area.....?? like a brow.......darn wish I could draw....but I do like the look and I like the bumper and grill area....thanks for sharin......
