Project: Brava-dime

[leadsled2020]

slappy.... this dash is going to look awesome....
Whats the 12yr old daughter think of this one?

[bigjsp]

Is the dash fiberglass pod performing any function other than holding the gauges?

Looks like there is enough air volume to run some down firing 10"s or some 8"s.

If you are covering it in cloth, recess the front stage ........ or mold in some compression horns at the very front. They will look like defrosters and sound awesome.

[Innis]

wow that dash looks awesome, the othr one was good too, but i like this version much much better

[orangesonoma]

dash looks like it is going to need some major work...but didnt you do the same thing in your last truck?

[Slappy McNasty]

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LEADSLED2020
slappy.... this dash is going to look awesome....
Whats the 12yr old daughter think of this one?
for some crazy reason the whole family likes the color green. "the dash is a much better inprovement aswell", she said


BIGJSP
Is the dash fiberglass pod performing any function other than holding the gauges?
Looks like there is enough air volume to run some down firing 10"s or some 8"s.
If you are covering it in cloth, recess the front stage ........ or mold in some compression horns at the very front. They will look like defrosters and sound awesome.
negative, i had a rediculous system in my other truck, this time its just a few mids/highs.......

INNIS
wow that dash looks awesome, the othr one was good too, but i like this version much much better
thanks man, i think im slowing down alittle and getting better ideas this way

ORANGESONOMA
dash looks like it is going to need some major work...but didnt you do the same thing in your last truck?
its definately not doin me any favors. i did get another layer on the upper portion but again,. its cold and took 4ever to "cure". thats a winter project i guess. i did more of a total-build fully curved with the stereo and air guages in the center oval, and the cluster was fiberglassed into my headliner. this is built using the factory dash portion that bolts to the windshield area and bottom mounts, alittle more "practicle", id say...... imma need all the vewing pleasure i can get with this tug-boat, the less distractions, the better........
a few pics of the most recent progress, i blew the whole outfor the column and was insanely pleased with the outcome. there is realisticly no way to get an exact measurement from the mounting point transferred to the curved dash. took my alittle while and a few lines drawn but it matches the colunm plastic perfect. imma roll with it. still needs another coat and the smoothing progress can begin. this is gonna be the last of the updates for alittle while, have some other things that need attention and priorities take center stage........

[Baggd]

dash looks good man.

[leadsled2020]

hope everything is alright..... and cant wait to see you start updating again...

[The Sos]

I just read this from the beginning and I have to say the fast progress amazes me. I wish I had the nuts to cut 2 vehicles up to make something cool. Keep up the good work man. I will be watching this

[So Low Roller]

wowza's!

[bigjsp]

Since I'm not building another big mini truck I'll share ideas that I didn't have room in mine for but you could use because of the rea doors and I'm guessing another 18" of interior space over mine.

If you made the front seat a reversible bench where the back could flop forward, you could fit at least 4 comfortably for a party area in the rear.

To make the truck even more unique, center up the steering wheel on the guage pod, then the driver has perfect audio.

[draggin4L]

truck looks great cant wait till you get it done

[AJGs10]

that dash makes me itch just lookin at it!

[Deja_Vu969]

So i wont be able to see pics of the progress until tomorrow evening after i get home (school computers block all the good stuff)
But from what i read progress is coming along good...Im dying to see the dash designs...damn school safety precautions...

[randomtwinkie]

Quote: Originally Posted by Deja_Vu969

(school computers block all the good stuff)

google then cached button ftw... may not be entirely up to date, but usually works at my school


B.A. truck btw op

[beater88]

ive seen a few people making crew cabs, and was wondering why not just go buy yourself a sanoma crew cab? not trying to be a dick or anything just curious lol

[HofinaterSS]

[orangesonoma]

Quote: Originally Posted by beater88

ive seen a few people making crew cabs, and was wondering why not just go buy yourself a sanoma crew cab? not trying to be a dick or anything just curious lol

this cab is going to be longer then a crew cab..he is stretching the rear doors

[sonomaguy]

Crew cabs weren't made in sonoma or s-10 in 2 wheel drive.

[So Low Roller]

updates?

[95extendedcabpos]

hey scott your frame still ripped?

[So Low Roller]

Quote: Originally Posted by 95extendedcabpos

hey scott your frame still ripped?

no i fixed it awile ago, did you ever see it?

[Slappy McNasty]

Quote: Originally Posted by So Low Roller

updates?

nothing really to throw out. just got payed 2day so i "might" be able to get alittle dunn. im on the tail end of the frame wait, the other trucks almost done and i can f-i-n-a-l-l-y get my frame started, im just waiting til then i guess. have some body filelr i could start throwing on the roof/doors/etc but im just beat from work. as soon as i get some progress, they will be posted my friend...... as soon as you get info on that motors head, well be in business

[notthatlow]

damn man its really lookin good man keep it up

[shane4585]

updates?

[Squeek]

lol look 2 post above yours where he just answerd that question

[Slappy McNasty]

UPDATE:
started the bodywork, it may be foolish to be doin body work at this stage but i need to keep busy and the more i do now, the less later, right? was able to pry MY check from my wifes hands and buy some body filler. this is gonna take aloooong time. have the 4 doors, hood, fenders (smoothing the tubs and inner pieces) and roof to make pertyful. all with a hand sander (to knock down the high spots) and a few sanding pads. im trying to get my buddy over to help me with this part, i feel im good enough but hes a whiz and i could use his expertise................. still have some sanding before i call it a day, wifes draggin me to that 3-d valentine movie 2nite so i hope these will clearify this build aint dead...............

[kandel123]

so what are you going todo about rear glass on the door

[kms_dude1]

alright since its cold. if i were you id wait atleast a week or even a month before thinking of paint incase the bondo would want to shrink

[V8Blaze]

im pretty sure its not to cold where he is lol, check out his location

[91S10BlownSBC]

you really shouldn't lay body filler over paint, you have pretty good chance of it not adhearing to the surface that way which means cracks and peeling in the future. Just a word of advice

[Slappy McNasty]

kandel123 - so what are you going todo about rear glass on the door

im going to get with a hotrod/custom place in the future and see what they can do. until then i plan on runnin it without or possibly making a wooden curved form and heat gunnin a lexan piece til then. glass 100% in the end.

dude1 - alright since its cold. if i were you id wait atleast a week or even a month before thinking of paint incase the bondo would want to shrink

im no where near thinking of paint. if it sees paint before late summer id be pretty damn amazed truthfully.

V8Blaze - im pretty sure its not to cold where he is lol, check out his location

at night its gettin about 40 outside, daytimes are an unusual 75-ish......

91S10BlownSBC - you really shouldn't lay body filler over paint, you have pretty good chance of it not adhearing to the surface that way which means cracks and peeling in the future. Just a word of advice

i know it appears im slingin it over paint but remember, about 2/3 to 3/4 will be sanded off and the remains will be over raw steel, no primer or paint. i learned that the hard way years ago, completely sucked come paint time...

[Slappy McNasty]

soo....... still sanding but i did get the front "driver" door all dunn and white primed. the 2 rear doors are gonna take a "mega" long-block and i know my buddy has one, just gonna have to wait to finish those up. also got the roof pretty close but again need that long-block.
i did have a question for all the fine peeps, i sent my buddy the red chopped pic (the one in my sig) and he sent me a message back saying he has 3 gallons of red just collecting dust. my original sceme was gonna be an "olive" green but i have the chance to get 3 gallons of red for peanuts................
what do you guys think?
would it resemble Daves flat-red longbed x-cab too much?

[Jimburban]

I say two tone it. Red and some other color.

[Baggd]

slappy, why dont you do some bodywork on that floor before you start on them doors? floor looks like its gonna need some bondo too!

[bigjsp]

Quote: Originally Posted by Slappy McNasty

i did have a question for all the fine peeps, i sent my buddy the red chopped pic (the one in my sig) and he sent me a message back saying he has 3 gallons of red just collecting dust. my original sceme was gonna be an "olive" green but i have the chance to get 3 gallons of red for peanuts................
what do you guys think?
would it resemble Daves flat-red longbed x-cab too much?

probably so, too many forum junkies "in the know" don't have a clue and would make bad assumptions and statemets just because its red and long.

Did you have any signature graphics on previous vehicles you've built?

How much will the green on the dash clash as graphics on the red.?


My trucks graphics are the 3rd vehicle for the scallops fading into lightning bolts and really helped to stretch my limo truck out and make it appear longer and lower than it really is.

[So Low Roller]

that floor is going to be quite the project

[Squeek]

eh who needs a floor? i say make some sections in the back that you can put clear plexi in so that people riding can see the sparks below

[leadsled2020]

Quote: Originally Posted by Squeek

eh who needs a floor? i say make some sections in the back that you can put clear plexi in so that people riding can see the sparks below

that's a pretty cool idea.....

[GET_LOW]

Is it a flat red?

I would do red with a 2 tone titanium silver on top with a white pinstripe or olive green one.

Then on the side spray bomb "NOT DAVE'S!!!!!"

I know poeple would get mixxed up, but your gona have a totally different front end and stuff. Paint it how you wish, not cause others are gona think its someone elses truck.

[rbryant4]

red mixed with white..... paint it.. lmao

[So Low Roller]

Quote: Originally Posted by rbryant4

red mixed with white..... paint it.. lmao

hahahah

[95extendedcabpos]

when you starting the frame?

[Slappy McNasty]

Quote: Originally Posted by 95extendedcabpos

when you starting the frame?

the minute my buddy take the cab off the frame so i can hack it off and run with it. the owner works at a "mini-mart" kinda place and his hours are always cut/differed so he cant depend on the money to finish his frame up, trust me, im wantin' to start this so damn bad!, and now..................
UPDATE:
after 3 days of "on and off" sanding between work and kids, i got the rear "super" doors 97.4% done. almost lost my damn mind sanding and finding more high/low spots .
also got my drivers door all buttoned up. shaved the handle and mirror smooth. after i finished it up i noticed the little 3/16" holes from the damn bravada body kit at the bottom so i have to fill those but its a small task compared to the rear doors. hopefully the other side will be done next and the roof can follow, then the inner fender tubs and hood finishing, whoo hoo

[SlamBlackSdime]

What are using for paint after the bodywork, actual spray or rattle can? I want to start my bodywork but I only have spray can , dont know how to spray and dont want to leave the filler exposed.

[95extendedcabpos]

i have a front frame horn if you need it its cut about 6 inches or so after the trans mounts

[Slappy McNasty]

SlamBlackSdimeWhat are using for paint after the bodywork, actual spray or rattle can? I want to start my bodywork but I only have spray can , dont know how to spray and dont want to leave the filler exposed.
i have a few cans of flat/primer rattle for the body work. i know its not for ever and it will get sanded off but i use it to see how good/bad the body work is. my eye isnt super and the solid color helps me find high/low spots after i think i have it all good. just some mid priced stuff, i wont use a cheap spray for this cause i dont want any kind of weird reaction later. maybe im wrong.

95extendedcabposi have a front frame horn if you need it its cut about 6 inches or so after the trans mounts
no shit? 2nd gen? you looking for cash or a freebee? i aint wanting to sound like a cheap bitch but this month i had $50 only and that was for body filler. people who owe me aint quite paying up and im not a pushy kinda guy. definaly let me know what your intentions are, thank you!!!!

[95extendedcabpos]

yea 2nd gen front clip no arms just frame has a steering box on it
it was a 2000 something it was the frame that was under the pink stepside that was molded in
illtrade it to ya if you have a set of stock manual s10 mirrors

[So Low Roller]

lol i just saw it to last week too ahahah

[95extendedcabpos]

saw what

[~02DIME~]

Looks awesome!!! wish I had the time/know how to do something like this. Keep it up