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08-06-2005 03:03 PM #1
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Bed finally done after 3 mos.
I finally got the bed for my 48 GMC painted. It started as a late model Chevy which I split down the middle & removed 13".
The revels were welded flat & Caddy fins added. Took 3 mos of body work.
The cab has been lengthed 3", the frame lengthed 4" & the top chopped 3 1/2".
Here is what it looks like after 14 mos of work.Don Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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08-06-2005 03:13 PM #2
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It looks greatYou don't know what you've got til it's gone
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08-06-2005 03:34 PM #3
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Looks great, what are you going to be doing for tail lights on it?
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08-06-2005 04:47 PM #4
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Lookin' very good Don.Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
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08-06-2005 04:55 PM #5
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Mike, I'll use 64 Caddy units. Heres a picture w/them on.Don Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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08-06-2005 05:01 PM #6
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Thanks BOB, your idea of lengthening the doors & cab really made the truck. It made the roof 5" longer(2" for the chop & 3" for the extend). This took away the stubby look of the cab & made the proportions much better. But, oh the work!Don Meyer, PhD-Mech Engr(48 GMC Trk/chopped/cab extended/caddy fins & a GM converted Rolls Royce Silver Shadow).
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08-06-2005 05:23 PM #7
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Great looking truck. Those fins really set it off. Nice job
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08-06-2005 06:11 PM #8
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That look killer! just needs some flame throwers out the fins. roflol
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08-06-2005 06:39 PM #9
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I think you and brianrupnow should get together when you are finished. Those two together would be awesome.
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08-06-2005 08:08 PM #10
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Looks great Don, very unique look. All the proportions came out terrific. Excellent work !!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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Looking good Don. The work is starting to pay off."PLAN" your life like you will live to 120.
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08-06-2005 10:26 PM #12
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Lookin Good ... Would love to see it finished....Never go in reverse when you can go forward.
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Looks like it's really comin' along good now
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Wow!! Nuthin' else to say, can't wait to see it finished
PatOf course, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong!
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Very nice work. I know the hours involved. You have done a fabulous job.Old guy hot rodder
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