No mom, it'll stay stock...

[BobOnAir]

Welding on firewall all done. Smoothing down welds now.

Fiberglass filler tomorow to start body workin the firewall.

[BobOnAir]

All shaved up and smoothed down and roughed up for filler.

[Drain Bamaged]

Looking good as always

[BobOnAir]

Glass filler applied.

I will take the 40 grit to it later on and put some lightweight on after that to really smooth things out.

[slvrs10]

Make it look sexy!

Any problems with fixing the driver tub?

[BobOnAir]

Nope, all fixy. You can see where I made the fix.

[Drain Bamaged]

I have a stupid question since I lift every thing I can.........lol with a smoothed firewall what do you do with the HVAC stuff fuse box I guess to hide that somewhere forgive me but I'm learning on this lowered stuff

[TRPLS10]

he maybe got rid of it or is gonna run a aftermarket system.. (vintage air, mojave unit)

[slvrs10]

I've got a vintage air system for it. Mounts in the cab. I will have to drill a hole for the coolant lines though.

[Drain Bamaged]

OK kool I figured there as a solution

[BobOnAir]

Glass filler all smoothed out and lightweight filler on now.

Once this is sanded down, there may be a few pinners to fill, then primer.




Once the primer is on and blocked out, I'll give a base/clear of black.

I can't use POR because it's not recommended for anything other than metal.. but paint is what's on a firewall anyways! It'll look good.

[Drain Bamaged]

I'm watching you o I mean your progress

[90blueS10]

i wish you didn't live in canadia bob, i need a body man.

[TRPLS10]

plenty of other people who can do it ryan.. i just see an excuse

[Drain Bamaged]

Can we mail order a mail order body man like you can oder a new bride as well

[mazdawg09]

Quote: Originally Posted by slvrs10

In the two or three years I ran them, never had a problem. Weird. What tipped you off that you were having issues? And thanks for the props!

He said he had another one, but it was in pretty rough shape and missing parts. I'll certianly keep an eye open.

Thanks man!!!

Good to know...

Thanks Esteban!

Thanks for the kind words and checking out the build!

And here's some more progress for ya!

Bed on, exhaust modified (booo), my dad made up a fuel cell template/model...

just curious why such a huge fuel cell?

[JCmopar]

Going out on a limb here but, maybe because it will hold more fuel?

[Drain Bamaged]

How many gallons will the fuel cell hold I would guess over twenty. But I can hate I'm working on putting in a twenty gallon fuel cell and keeping te factory 18 gallon for a total of 38 gallons

[mazdawg09]

it just seems like a bit over kill to me thats why i asked

[Drain Bamaged]

IMHO you can't carry to much fuel

[slvrs10]

Why so much fuel? Because on a 4 hour road trip, I don't wanna be the guy who has to stop 4 times to refuel. Quick math showed us that assuming I get 15mpg, I can prolly get 350km out of a tank.

They got the majority of it tacked today, so I stoppe by afterword to grab it for another test fit. I'll get pics tomorrow.

[BobOnAir]

We are having a garage sale in the morning.. should be done by 2.

Your truck is tucked away..... don't worry I wont sell it...

Unless I get the right price

[slvrs10]

Quote: Originally Posted by BobOnAir

We are having a garage sale in the morning.. should be done by 2.

Your truck is tucked away..... don't worry I wont sell it...

Unless I get the right price

Ohhh, you so funny.

But seriously, if you get any good offers, shoot me a text.

Between working on the coupe and people picking up parts from me, I'm pretty tied up tomorrow. But I would like to get out Sunday to see it all and check the fit on the fuel cell.

[Drain Bamaged]

I'll give you all the cash I have which is twenty dollars

[slvrs10]

Picked up the partially mocked up cell Friday...

[Dolemite]

This thing is sick. LOVE what you're doin to it. Can't wait to see more.

[Drain Bamaged]

What do you think it holds for gallons it looks sick

[Back_N_Black]

man that tank is gonna hang down a little low for my likes... all of it looks amazing

[BobOnAir]

Firewall done and in etch primer.

Driver's door upper and lower rear corners have been rounded, just need to do a little body work to them.

Passenger door next....

Pics tomorow.

[nick8788]

Quote: Originally Posted by BobOnAir

Firewall done and in etch primer.

Driver's door upper and lower rear corners have been rounded, just need to do a little body work to them.

Passenger door next....

Pics tomorow.

^^^^^^^ ???????? lets see.. and it has been 2 days... where are those pics lol

[wildman ss]

Quote: Originally Posted by Back_N_Black

man that tank is gonna hang down a little low for my likes... all of it looks amazing

this, looks you could have shaved a couple inches off the bottom and not lose a ton of space, i can just see you riding low and hitting a manhole cover or some debris and destroying it, not to mention dragging on inclines

[slvrs10]

Rear of the tank is getting a 4" by 4" chamfer along the entire width. And I never ever drive that low. Around here, if you don't roll at a static dropped height, you're guaranteed to get picked off by a cop. That and the roads are way too dippy.

[BobOnAir]

Firewall done and ready for etch primer...




Etch primer applied..







Here is the bottom of the drivers door at the rear... I peeled back the outter skin and cut the inner skin to the radius, then I made a few releif cuts in the outter and hammered and dollied the outter skin back on with the new radius,,, didn't get a pic of the outside, but I will.
A little weld on the inside and a little body work and the rads will be nice... then I have to match the body to the doors.

[BLUESONOMA]

Amazing as usual !!

[sonomaguy]

How about an outside pic of that rounded corner?
Sorry, just noticed you said you didn't have a pic yet.

[slvrs10]

Quote: Originally Posted by sonomaguy

How about an outside pic of that rounded corner?

Ditto until I can run out there and see it. I'm curious to see the sizing you ended up with.

Edit: oh hey, green trucks back. Play structure must have eaten your backyard.

[GM]

I'm a little confused what is the point of rounding it?

Phil I bet you are getting really anxious to be driving it again eh?

[slvrs10]

Quote: Originally Posted by GM

I'm a little confused what is the point of rounding it?

Phil I bet you are getting really anxious to be driving it again eh?

Gives the corner a softer edge. It wasn't so noticeable before the rocker drop, but after it stood out like a sore thumb. You round the door corner off, then glass or metal work the same rad into the body. Just a style thing.

And yes, extremely anxious. My goal was Carlisle but due to some unforeseen circumstances not related to the truck, priorities have changed. In a way I feel I've relieved myself of stress and pressure, but at the same time I have a whole new set of challenges to face with my parents in the near future.

[sonomaguy]

Hey, just noticed it. How about a few pics of the crew cab stepside with the converted front end? Looks sweet.

[mazdawg09]

Quote: Originally Posted by slvrs10

Gives the corner a softer edge. It wasn't so noticeable before the rocker drop, but after it stood out like a sore thumb. You round the door corner off, then glass or metal work the same rad into the body. Just a style thing.

And yes, extremely anxious. My goal was Carlisle but due to some unforeseen circumstances not related to the truck, priorities have changed. In a way I feel I've relieved myself of stress and pressure, but at the same time I have a whole new set of challenges to face with my parents in the near future.

carlisle mini truck nats in PA?

[slvrs10]

Quote: Originally Posted by mazdawg09

carlisle mini truck nats in PA?

All Truck Nats, but yeah.

Thinking Dropt and Destoyed instead now. Again, might be a last minute thing.

[mazdawg09]

that what i meant if your willing to go out there you should go a little farther to the low rollers end of summer bash the flyer is on lowrollers.com just click the ESOB tab its the clubs 20 year anniversay so so it should be a big one
400+ turnout mostly minis

[mazdawg09]

here is the link
http://www.lowrollers.com/End_Of_Summer_Bash.htm

[Innis]

I say bring it down for vanfest, see all this work in person

[BLUESONOMA]

Yes VANFEST ftw !!!

[TRPLS10]

nice work as usual!

[BobOnAir]

hey look at me,, I have my front end on again..... for now






Hood squirters shaved



Stupid antenna......



Engine bay...




Put the right fender well in.. and well..... was too long....






So I shortened it up and tacked it in..... matched the other side too... ready to make some filler peices..




Tomorow,, body work the antenna and hood squirters..
Remove front end again
Start making filler peices for the inners
Start rads for passenger door.

......................and get some beer.

[Slappy McNasty]

.................... teared up from the beauty of it all

[slvrs10]

Mikey likey.

Imma hafta comena see ya this weekender.

[2.2X-10]

Woot woot