My missguided metal work (the side work)

[GJunktionMike]

One more of those I forgot before pics

A 2" tear in the hood, replaced 2 1/2" of the return.

 

[Neverdone]

Very Nice job!!

 

[sgtpontiac]

Looks like it grew there!!

Very nice work....

 

[GJunktionMike]

Thanks guys I try to do my best. So I have three days before the next OPP. and with the Nash still up in the air the 49 Chevy is back in the garage.

sneak peek

 

[GJunktionMike]

A little more tin in. The only bad is when I got in a hurry and tweaked the rear window frame down a 1/8" but should hide with the window rubber. On the down hill side. The pic with straight edge resting on the roof, there are no braces and the center infill is not clamped in, this roof is resting on it own.

 

[GJunktionMike]

Finished the pass side post. Cleaned up some welding in the door and window returns. Got the center strip clamped in to place, with any luck it won't shrink more then I'm thinking and will come out with a nice crown.

I know it will be asked. Cab is 51" sitting on the floor, front and side windows are 8 1/2" and the back is 4 1/2".

 

[Snake Farm]

That is a sweet looking chop!

 

[choppinczech]

Looks really good. I like heavy chops and steep rakes. [cl

 

[Dirtyrat]

It does look good Mike!
I think thats about 1/2" more chop that I took on mine, but somehow it looks like a lot more on that cab... weird!

Either way, nice work!

 

[GJunktionMike]

Thanks guys, we will see what happens when I start welding it.

A little bed work for the cab I just finish up. Corner repair. one more heading down the road.

 

[skull]

nice

looks cool[cl

Later

 

[GJunktionMike]

Ad 1 me 0

So I got in a hurry last night welding the center in. Started cleaning up the welds and some hammer work. One side came out real nice the other side not so good. Realized I forgot to clamp a joint so it couldn't pull and I did. Could of resorted to cutting half the roof out to fix it but decided to go back to plan A, sunroof. I'm kicking around the idea of a removable panel that can store behind the seats or a vinyl snap on cover.

On a side note, I now know why everyone doesn't like chopping these cabs.

After looking at the pics I need to fix that back window.

 

[Neverdone]

I like the snap on top idea. I thought of doing that with my dodge, but I decided it wouldn't look right.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Fancy smancy.....

So I got in a hurry last night welding the center in. Started cleaning up the welds and some hammer work. One side came out real nice the other side not so good. Realized I forgot to clamp a joint so it couldn't pull and I did. Could of resorted to cutting half the roof out to fix it but decided to go back to plan A, sunroof. I'm kicking around the idea of a removable panel that can store behind the seats or a vinyl snap on cover.

On a side note, I now know why everyone doesn't like chopping these cabs.

After looking at the pics I need to fix that back window.

A sunroof.....sounds like a plan to me.....[cl

 

[GJunktionMike]

I'm not 100% on what I'm going with, I spaced out the screws so if I do go with a snap on all I have to do is add snaps.

Could not live with the rear window so it got fixed today.

 

[bob w]

Nice hole, Mike. What did you frame it with?

 

[GJunktionMike]

Nice hole, Mike. What did you frame it with?

1" square 16Ga.

 

[GJunktionMike]

Sunroof opening is done.

 

[GJunktionMike]

Roof tin done

Finally the hard stuff is done. Overall look of the cab. It is going to need a little bondo skim to smooth out but all in all I'm happy with it. Now on to the door tops and interior.

 

[sgtpontiac]

Yes sir!!!!!

Looking might fine!! [cl