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Old 03-23-2021, 02:31 PM
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Default 41 Chev pickup build

I've owned this 1.5 ton cab and chassis "41 chev for around 11 years. I've been a little reluctant to start it, as it just seemed like a large rust job. Anyway, I've started it.
What I plan on, is to drop the cab onto a half ton chassis, channel the cab 3", roof chop 2", internal hinges and remodel the front sheetmetal. It took me around a week to dismantle the cab, so it could go into the citric bath. (Thanks Marcus) That gave me relatively clean steel to work with. I've started with the floor, which I've made as the original didn't suit my purposes.

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Started on the under floor sub frame
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Hmm, it appears that this picture was taken down under.
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Old 03-23-2021, 09:31 PM
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Close enough mate NZed
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Old 03-24-2021, 11:11 AM
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What gave it away? The welder
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Old 03-24-2021, 11:50 AM
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In New Zealand, vehicles have to be certified to go on the road. This pickup will be classed as modified production.

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Incorporated into the floor, are doubler plates for the seats and seatbelt mounts

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Once I'd welded the floor up, the subframe was then welded to the firewall mount.
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Looking forward to following this build.
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After completing the door lock area, I turned my attention to the door striker area. While rebuilding that area, I lowered the door frame 2" to allow for my roof chop. I wanted to keep the repairs localized.

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Early stages

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Nice work Chris, it's going to be the business. You've obviously planned it all out.
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Nice work Chris, it's going to be the business. You've obviously planned it all out.
Thanks David. I have got an overall plan. I just need to piece it all together.
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Old 04-02-2021, 02:26 PM
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These bodies originally unbolted through the floor and A pillar. Then there was a cover plate that hid the bolts on the pillar
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I deleted the bolts and fitted a new piece in place

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