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Looking good, Weeds.
Off topic: did you find the metal strip that runs vertically where the pieces of cardboard "meet" under the rear side-windows? If/when I can get to mine, I could take photos with measurements, so you could fabricate something. (I noticed that piece is missing in your photos, but you might have found the piece(s) since taking the photos).
Tim
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 321 | It doesn't matter how fast the progress is.... it's progress, and that's all that matters. Besides, that looks awesome, Weeds!!!
1963 Chevy C20 Longbed Stepside
1978 Chevy K30 Custom Deluxe
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | Richard, Rome wasn't built in a day. Looks like everything you have done is first rate. Eventually it will be finished and you will have a beautiful truck. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | Bears63, 1953 panel and Tim, thanks for the replies and encouragement. Tim, I found the metal strips that go between the 2 cardboard pieces under the side windows. However, I think I might go with a single upholstered plywood piece instead. The cardboard parts don't come close to fitting correctly and the screw holes are way off. The trim channels that go over the cardboard pieces are about 1/4 inch too big all the way around. I am slowly learning that repro parts can be a total waste of time and money.
Weeds | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | Wow, what a beautiful truck. It is so classy looking with all the amazing finishes and colors! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Lookin' good Weeds!  Incidentally is that amber lenses in your parking lamps? Jock
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | Truckernix, the front clip is in just primer. More body work to do. Jock, yes I changed the clear lenses to amber and made combination directional/parking lights. Incidently the picture makes the truck look much better than it really is. This will be a driver and not a show truck.
Weeds | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Weeds, I like a modest man but you do not have to be THAT modest. It may be a driver, which I like, but it will also be one nice show piece and will draw a crowd of people faster than a duck on a June bug!!
Very good job Weeds. Your still my inspiration....along with Deluxe54 and a couple others.....Thanks to all of you! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 446 | Great job weeds. I hope to be where you are on my project some day.
Iron Clad | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Incidently the picture makes the truck look much better than it really is. This will be a driver and not a show truck. And they say the camera never lies!  Looks good to me! You're just too modest
1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in ScotlandIn the Stovebolt GalleryMore pix on Flickr. I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 72 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 72 | Hey Weeds. That Burb is lookin awesome!! I really like you two paint combo! As a matter of fact I like it all!!! Too cool! I hope mine will look that nice some day!
Did you narrow that front cross member any? How about the rust out above the rear fenders, did you use the pieces that Ray Stanley makes? I see you have his rear lower corners installed. Also, what thickness is the plywood you used in the rear? Keep up the good work. I bet you are ready to get her on the road!! Rick (BigSix302)
52 GMC Suburban...52 Chevy 3/4 ton...49 CHevy 1/2 ton Rod...49 GMC 1/2 ton retro rod project
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | BigSix302, cross member is narrowed. Yes I used Ray Stanley's bottom rear corners and the plywood is a metric size between 5/8 and 3/4. Thanks for the compliments.
Weeds | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,517 | Weeds, You keep selling yourself short. Thats one FINE suburban and youre doing an excellent job.
How'd ya like to come to Calif. and do mine?
Keep up the top notch work and you and the missus will be ejoying it in no time.
Happy Truckin,
Marty | | | | | Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,132 | Marty, a trip to California would be nice but to do another sub would put make me more goofy than I already am. You're on your own pal.
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