landman Posted January 20 Preparations continue. degreasing, de flashing and a life size photo to make templates from. As for the width I see the width of the cab. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotnitro? Posted January 21 Good place to store ramps !!! I really like the front on photo of the truck really accents the beautiful lines Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 21 54 minutes ago, gotnitro? said: Good place to store ramps !!! I really like the front on photo of the truck really accents the beautiful lines Now If I could only find how the hood opens. No photos yet on the web. I have a message in at GM's Heritage center. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Hall Posted January 21 20 minutes ago, landman said: Now If I could only find how the hood opens. No photos yet on the web. I have a message in at GM's Heritage center. There are those two little doors on each side of the grille. Maybe also an engine cover in the interior floor? There is a seam ahead of the cowl below the windshield and down the sides, not sure if the whole nose comes off or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sixties Sam Posted January 21 On 1/20/2021 at 9:26 AM, landman said: Sam, what did you use for an interior? I just used a seat, steering wheel, and dash from my parts boxes. Flat sheet of styrene for a floor. No door panels. Kind of crude, but it displays well enough to suit me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 21 1 hour ago, Sixties Sam said: I just used a seat, steering wheel, and dash from my parts boxes. Flat sheet of styrene for a floor. No door panels. Kind of crude, but it displays well enough to suit me. ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 21 4 hours ago, Rob Hall said: There are those two little doors on each side of the grille. Maybe also an engine cover in the interior floor? There is a seam ahead of the cowl below the windshield and down the sides, not sure if the whole nose comes off or not. GM Heritage didn't have a picture but they thought the whole thing tilts forward. The upper part hides a compartment above the engine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mchook Posted January 22 If the doors on the sides & engine cover is the only way to the engine make it a tilt cab. That's what I did when I built mine. I found a few pics. 1st is a 38 & shows the front has been restored but not open so I'm not sure it does. 2nd is a 40 GMC with open hood. 3rd & 4th is what I did with mine. I hope it helps, good luck & I can't wait to see more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 22 Looking good!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 23 Played with the lathe making hubs. as you can tell, it will be a while before I can change my name to Francis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mopar - D Posted January 23 Really nice progress Pat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 24 Seat of the pants fabrication. Hopefully there won't be too much back pedalling required. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 24 All indications (read opinions) are that the hood tilts forward. So I started scribing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted January 25 Looks like a great start! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big John Posted January 25 I do LOVE the look of COE trucks. Having had a 70s Chevy van and trying to change spark plugs I can't imagine how much of a hassle it would be to work on the older ones. Here is a suggested paint job that was parked down the street a few years back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big John Posted January 25 (edited) Perhaps powered by a GMC V12? Edited January 25 by Big John Formatting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olskoolrodder Posted January 26 Great progress (I envy your fabrication skills)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 26 2 hours ago, Big John said: Perhaps powered by a GMC V12? Had one, it is in service. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big John Posted January 26 But of course you did! Sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotnitro? Posted January 27 The bed frame looks good ! Really like the tear drop shaped wheel openings Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 29 Working on the deck and winch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotnitro? Posted January 29 good looking deck ! That plastruct deck is so nice to work with, and looks very good under paint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilrathy10 Posted January 29 Excellent work, Man... This looks too cool... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
landman Posted January 30 Thanks guys. Made up the curved tail panel using a blade from a blind. Fabricated the ramp support panel and the ramp storage door. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
