1948 Chev P/U Extended Cab Build
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Alaska Gasser
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John,
It's just an optical allusion with the way the window is temporarily screwed on. The pictures don't give the true impression of how much the windows lean forward now.
old tin 38
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I s it a family thing between you and uncle Bob to visualize then build killer chop-top Chevs ? Lookin' goood !!
Looks great, now the question, who is going to finish first, you or Bob? Either way I look forward to seeing the finished product, may have to check it out in person.
Alaska Gasser
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That is a good question. Either way, they will look good cruising together.
Give a holler if you're out this way. We would be glad to have you stop by.
Eugene
Righto Eugene, your on, I have got to get back to see how Bob is going sooner or later so why not.
Alaska Gasser
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'48 Chev p/up extended cab/chop Part 2
We have a good internet connection again so here's an update on the extended cab.
As last seen...
The filler piece from the door to back of the cab is in on the driver's side and the 1/4 window is also. This is a good indication of the new angle of the roof and chop.
I cut the inner half of both doors and tacked the drivers side onto the passenger outer shell.
A suicide door.
To make some floor space, I threw the roof off the panel on for a look. I've heard of a large sunvisor / brow, but this may be a little too much.
This is the back half...
Here is the front half. It has too much lift, so the back half will be used.
The stock cab corner is coming in 1" too far on the 1/4 window.
I decided the easiest fix would be to use the corners from another cab and only have one weld all the way around.
That's it for now.
We have a good internet connection again so here's an update on the extended cab.
As last seen...
The filler piece from the door to back of the cab is in on the driver's side and the 1/4 window is also. This is a good indication of the new angle of the roof and chop.
I cut the inner half of both doors and tacked the drivers side onto the passenger outer shell.
A suicide door.
To make some floor space, I threw the roof off the panel on for a look. I've heard of a large sunvisor / brow, but this may be a little too much.
This is the back half...
Here is the front half. It has too much lift, so the back half will be used.
The stock cab corner is coming in 1" too far on the 1/4 window.
I decided the easiest fix would be to use the corners from another cab and only have one weld all the way around.
That's it for now.
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John in Oz
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Thanks for the update, for a minute I thought there was going to be a competion between you and Hunter as to who was going to have the best sunvisor 
, that is going to be a great truck when you are done with plenty of inside storage.
Now what is happening with the Inter, it doesn't look like Number 1 daughter has been doing much with it tucked away there.
, that is going to be a great truck when you are done with plenty of inside storage.Now what is happening with the Inter, it doesn't look like Number 1 daughter has been doing much with it tucked away there.
old tin 38
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Looking great You and Hunter sure like a slice and dice challenge. Now....that Whippet/Willys Knight sign on your wall....???$$$
Alaska Gasser
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Looking great You and Hunter sure like a slice and dice challenge. Now....that Whippet/Willys Knight sign on your wall....???$$$
It's an interesting topic when you ask people how many parts their vehicle has been cut into.
The sign is an original and was one of the last gifts my father in law gave me before passing away.
Regards AL C
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Wow, keep us posted on this one. Regards Al C
Wow, keep us posted on this one. Regards Al C
Alaska Gasser
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Thanks for that! Haha! I've been busy with college, work, and helping around the house. We should be starting up again soon.
-Diana
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looking good--and I thought I had lots of welding to do--long winter ahead will help with your shop time--now go get firewood for the shop
Bob, they're in Alaska, so you have to say MUSH instead of GO.
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Alaska Gasser
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I was able to get the corners sandblasted and cut to fit.
Once they are tacked in enough, the roof panel will receive the final trim and it will go on for the last time.
Once they are tacked in enough, the roof panel will receive the final trim and it will go on for the last time.
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