Long time lurker, first time builder

[flatgreyG]

I know I said original body line but I bought a replacement one and welded it in. Mine was completely gone, nothing solid to weld to. I thought about doing away with the line but it is in the doors and hood.

Coulda done both =) Save yourself double welding on the chop...

 

[flatgreyG]

Going to take 7 out of top..need a little room in the cab

Would have been a good time to section also!!

 

[rainman]

Extra room is overhyped!!

 

[ratrodney]

Hey.
Just wanted to say that it was very nice meeting you today. Good luck on yer build. RR

 

[Mr.Gussett]

Glad to meet you!

Hey.
Just wanted to say that it was very nice meeting you today. Good luck on yer build. RR

Yes Sir I'll second that! Great to meet you Troy![cl
Hope to meet up with you again at Beaterville!
Thank you for making the trip up to my shop!

 

[flatgreyG]

Right back atcha bro!!

Hey.
Just wanted to say that it was very nice meeting you today. Good luck on yer build. RR

 

[flatgreyG]

Same here. Impressive shop full of cool rides.

Yes Sir I'll second that! Great to meet you Troy![cl
Hope to meet up with you again at Beaterville!
Thank you for making the trip up to my shop!

 

[jfg455]

looks good! Just caught your lower sig. Semper Fi![P

 

[flatgreyG]

Some new progress

I started putting new dash in yesterday and thought I would share. I took a 1955 Chevy dash and cut in to 4 pieces and welded her back up and this is what I have so far what do you guys think? ME LIKEY!!!

 

[46FORD$PU]

Me likey tooo it is looking good.

 

[flatgreyG]

Swap meet find

The big spring swap meet was this past weekend and I spent a little cash to add to the cool factor. I picked up this Offenhauser with 3 Rochesters. The breathers are going bye bye since they are too shiny.

 

[LUCKY DEVIL 13]

The big spring swap meet was this past weekend and I spent a little cash to add to the cool factor. I picked up this Offenhauser with 3 Rochesters. The breathers are going bye bye since they are too shiny.

Hey if you are gettin rid of the breathers I'll take the oil fill breather

 

[flatgreyG]

lucky

Hey if you are gettin rid of the breathers I'll take the oil fill breather

I will let you know.

 

[Dirtyrat]

I like the 3 deuces, looks damn good!

 

[Thumpszilla]

Nice looking build so far. Keep it up!! [cl

 

[flatgreyG]

Thanks

Thanks for the kind words. I started the rebuild of the carbs today. First Carb rebuild, wooo it is a lot to get just right not once but three times.

 

[flatgreyG]

Chop has started

Well yesterday was the day. I have officially started the chop. I first braced everything up and 7" was cut out. I had to cut the top into 3 pieces to get thing to line up correct. I could have kept in 2 and made some relief cuts but opted for a cut above the back window, where a 1 1/2" filler piece will be added. I now have some clamps and vise grips holding things in place. I am going to spend the day today welding everything back up.

 

[flatgreyG]

chop progress

I spent a full day in the garage welding waiting, welding waiting geez. I ended up with roof in 3 pieces and had to add a 3 1/2" strip between front and rear half. Pie cut pillars to get to match up correct. I have the back window tacked in but not happy with it. I think I may try to fab something up. It is just to ate up. Will post some detailed pics after I get them off camera but here are a couple of shots of the truck outside.

 

[offroadrolls]

Looks Good!!

I like the long front end.

 

[cprince09]

It's looking good