[lakeroadster]

This thread was ruined by Photobucket.... but luckily The good folks at Classic Parts Talk site picker software capable of capturing the photo's.

Here's a link: Lakeroadsters' Build Thread: '65 SWB Step

 

[carls 56]

thanks for sharring, very cool ride. liked all the changes you have done, nice work.

 

[Teamchevy]

Gotta agree with Carl, the mods you did really add to the truck!

Dave
bowtieb

 

[c10]

I really like your truck looks great

Otis

 

[rustaddict]

Hoss, I love your truck! The mods are perfect!

 

[ProMetalShop]

Those graphics are cool, and really like the hot rod fab one ...... beer

 

[ProMetalShop]

John
I like the trim on the cab and would be nice to see it end just around the cab corner. But not real sure on the fender treatment. I do like the short spear though.

 

[Str8axle]

Hey Roadster, I'm diggin the dairy farm logo over the fab one. Just have to "weather it" like the rest of the truck.

 

[lakeroadster]

Made a few walk around videos of the truck today, with the help of my wife...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjXdq3TC9eM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3HxaO3WOhE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5-u4a7hTf4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQz6_bkbWyk​

 

[406Rich]

John still not a fan of the trim on the fender,,,ya I know it needs something...

 

[donnie]

I like the black ribs on the steps. Cool mini bike, I like the rear disc brake! Slowed down on my project. Ended up putting CPP 3" lowering springs in the front (now 15-1/2") center of hub to bottom of fender. Someday (not in the near future) I will be able to give you an update on the handling. Installed 2 new front fenders Replacement brand (Tawain) & am actually pleased with how well they fit. I think I need a 70 series tire on front to fill the gap between tire & fender. Bought a 700r4 from a buddy who had it in a `40 ford, it shifts fine but occasionally leaks, so I`m going to have it gone thru.

 

[57BORNTORUN]

I like the photo of the side view mirror.That looks like fertile well tilled soil.I would farm that land.Oh ya...love the truck and the rear meats that says"GET OUTA MY WAY."

 

[406Rich]

Yes John LA wants all of the water from Colorado......!, They finally cut LA off of the Mono lake basin, sense they have its risen 12 feet....fahne19

 

[sharpmark]

just read this whole thread - great work and thanks for all the details
that's a cool looking pickup !!
look forward to watching more progress.

 

[ProMetalShop]

Nice drawings Lake ! ! now will you send them to Cad, or cut them out by hand ?

 

[lakeroadster]

Old School Technology

When I was a working stiff I had access to have parts burned on a plasma table. Now that I am retired I do things old school.

I'll be cutting these from sheet with an abrasive cut off wheel and or a sawzall.... cause those are the tools I have at hand.

Basically taking 8 hours to do a 2 hour job. But it's all a good time from my perspective.

 

[cfjfisher]

I remember those days of having a million + dollar shop at my disposal.

 

[ProMetalShop]

Looking good Lake I'm liken your work bench.

 

[lakeroadster]

Looking good Lake I'm liken your work bench.

Thanks Steve, I'm truly a hack compared to the top quality work you do. I was almost ashamed to make the above post.

With respect to the sawhorses... I've got a nice shop, with nice laminate covered benches, but it's just that cutting the parts with the grinder is so darned messy that I do this over on "the dirty side" of the shop.

 

[Mjminino]

I'm glad that you were 'almost' ashamed because you do great work for just being in a garage.