Lookin killer! Nice work Bernie!

 

looks good dogg!

 

lol, yeah i need to get with the program

that really sucks. i only have about $320 into all the steel i've bought, and that includes the entire frame materials. i've actually spent more on tabs and bushings from suicidedoors . all together though i've actually spent around $3k on it so far.

sounds good. i'm a stay at home dad so i'm sure i'll be here . don't worry bout the 20 though

thanks guys.

 

i've decided to not use either of the available grilles... and i plan to fab this one. if it comes out really good, then i'll get it chromed, otherwise it'll be painted.

 

what are you planning to put on the inside of the grille? maybe mesh? i like it though

 

the grill reminds me of a gto judge.. id like to see it done.

where did you get that drawing from??? id like one of a 79.

 

I like that alot!

 

i'm not sure yet. maybe some hand made aluminum slats. the mesh would be a little less bling, but more attitude i think.

it reminds me of a 69 judge as well. not intentional, but after i got it roughed in it was screamin goat. but i think it'll be alright.

the drawing i made by tracing a picture of the truck. i used www.paint.net it's free. not as good as photoshop, but still does ok.

thanks ashton!

 

did some work with the hood.....

started with this



cut a big hole to let it close. motor sticks up about 1 1/2" too much. :x



took the skin of a 79 hood and increased the crown in it by rolling over my bmx bike tire several times





then i pie cut the hood so the edges will come down to stock height



the mark is the section that needs to be cut out



and got the one side tacked down



this is the beginning of my new core support

 

I can picture what you were talking about, now, with the other hood on there. That's going to come out real nice! Keep it going.

 

looking good.

Cant wait to see the grill.

Im working on my grill right now too, no pics yet cause the toddler thought it would be fun to throw my camera in the toilet.

 

I slowly moving from envy to hatred...

 

got the rest of the pie cut tacked. also grafted the 79 skin into the 73 hood support

wire wheeled and primed the supports since they had surface rust.



79 skin is now on the 73 support



would have taken more pics but the camera battery is dead, and i can't find the charger

 

That's sic as F.

Still subtle enough to be a sleeper.

 

Awesome!

 

not much but here is a update

Here is how the 79 skin fits the 73 hood..









This is the left corner of the grille that I’m making..







And the core support so far. The angle with the holes is temporary until I get the center fabbed..

 

(dont meen to thread heist bu) where do you get ur metal supplies @? and this is gonna b a hellafast whip when its done keeper kumin!

 

i get them at a local steel yard. (agate steel in scottsdale az)

don't go to home depot or lowes... for the price they charge for a 4' piece of metal, you can usually pick up a 20' piece at a steel supply company.

i'd suggest googling steel supply near your area. there should be one pretty close by.

 

i cant wait to see this finished! your truck is so bad @ss!! i love your work your very talented.

 

Thanks! I can't wait either, hoping to have it rolling pretty soon.