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Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:54 pm
by m38cdnbill
Hello All,
You'll find below a picture of the sheet metal works done on the cab for my Chevy. I know, it's a GMC cab because the original one is very rusty and much more heavy to repair. On this cab only the back sheet metal and the corners need to be change. I drew with Autocad the exact shape of the rear rib and manufactured the roller beads by a machine shop. With these tools, I can to replicate on sheet metals the exact shape of the rib. The most difficult work to do was to reproduce the corners because we must to bend and form sheet on two axes of curves. After some tests, we were able to reproduce perfect corners and pictures will follow shortly.
Cheers
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 6:38 pm
by dr deuce
And when do they go in sale....?
Your next project: Lower cab front corners
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Thu Aug 26, 2010 9:20 am
by m38cdnbill
dr deuce wrote:And when do they go in sale....?
I expect to finish this cab in October. Then I'll be able to make parts for those who want them.
dr deuce wrote:Your next project: Lower cab front corners
For another cab, I made one and the result is almost perfect.
You'll find below a short video where my friend Marcel and I are discussing the repair of this cabin. Be careful, you won't understand the dialogue because here in Eastern Canada, we talk a mix of old French and English. Only John V. Cliche and Cajuns in Mississippi will understand us
Anyway, pictures are enough eloquent to get the essential of the discussion and to see this video, click on the picture below.
Cheers
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2010 9:59 am
by Barry Churcher
Magnifique Guy.
Vous réalisez un travail merveilleux. Félicitations.
Barry
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Mon Aug 30, 2010 12:58 pm
by m38cdnbill
Barry Churcher wrote:Magnifique Guy.
Vous réalisez un travail merveilleux. Félicitations.
Barry
Salut Barry,
Thanks for your good comments. As soon as possible, we'll take a bottle of wine again.
Cheers
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Tue Aug 31, 2010 1:49 pm
by Canadian Gunner
Salut Bill!
Merveilleux work, la! Je me manque de toi and les others pour le BarBQ chez me... lots of 'otdog all dress and les hambougois were waiting pour vous!
For our confused Southern (you all live in the South to us!) cousins... thats an example of the patois you hear in many parts of Quebec and eastern Ontario... many of us are mongrels with mixed french, english, irish and scots blood... usually with some algonquin or iroquois thrown in!
Cheers!
Mike (Michel)
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 9:36 am
by m38cdnbill
Canadian Gunner wrote:...Je me manque de toi and les others pour le BarBQ chez me... lots of 'otdog all dress and les hambougois were waiting pour vous!Cheers!
Mike (Michel)
Hello Mike,
I'm very apologize, we had some problems in Ottawa with a health problem with one of our colleagues. We thought it was a heart attack, but finally it was only a strong heat stroke. We had a good scare.
Canadian Gunner wrote:...For our confused Southern (you all live in the South to us!) cousins... thats an example of the patois you hear in many parts of Quebec and eastern Ontario... many of us are mongrels with mixed french, english, irish and scots blood... usually with some algonquin or iroquois thrown in...
Yes, Canada is a fantastic melting pot of english, french, irish, scots and first nation languages and I'm very proud of it
. The funny thing is our swearwords like "Tabarnak" pronounced in English "Tabeurnak".
All French citizen in Normandy find these swearwords very funny and I'm even sure that John Cliche in Maine must employing it also
Cheers
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:46 pm
by John V Cliche
m38cdnbill wrote: The funny thing is our swearwords like "Tabarnak" pronounced in English "Tabeurnak".
All French citizen in Normandy find these swearwords very funny and I'm even sure that John Cliche in Maine must employing it also
Cheers
Depending on who is within earshot "Tarbrouette " or "Tarbarouette" has rattled the shop windows on more than one occaission
John
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:53 pm
by m38cdnbill
John V Cliche wrote:Depending on who is within earshot "Tarbrouette " or "Tarbarouette" has rattled the shop windows on more than one occaission
Hello John,
Yes, this swearword is the Politicaly Correct version
Cheers
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Fri Sep 03, 2010 11:00 am
by Canadian Gunner
Salut Bill!
You are forgiven
I'm glad to hear that your friend was OK. Next time you're in Ottawa give me a shout! Sss T!
Mike
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:13 pm
by m38cdnbill
Hello GMC/Chevy truckers,
You'll find below some pictures of the recent sheet metal works on my Chevy Cab.
Next weekend, I'll grind the excess of weld metal and start polishing so that the joint is ready to receive the thin layer of All Metal. If I have enough time Saturday, I'll weld the hat channels inside the cab. More pictures coming soon.
Cheers from Canada
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:35 pm
by KEVINABR
Great job and alot of skill required
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:07 pm
by dr deuce
Another subject for friends in New-England states, the week-end of 29, 30 and 31 july
You might want to make it a week earlier. The Weare NH rally is that weekend and will lessen your turnout. We typically have 100+ HMVs
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:49 am
by m38cdnbill
Hello Dr deuce
This event is just one shot and the week-end can't be change. To avoid creating confusion, the announcement of this event has been flushed.
Cheers
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:13 pm
by Bill_Wolf
CDNbill,
There is no confusion. I am sure many would be interested in your event.
I would ask that you please re-post the information in the events area of this board.
The Admin
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:28 pm
by Cat Man
We assume you will be joining the Akaska Highway convoy in August 2012?
There are three other Chevy's signed up so far. And several MVPA members coming from Eastern Canada. Perfect outing for your project. The 1 1/2 Ton Chevy is the poster child of the project.
Great Work.
Cheers
Cat Man (AC12 Convoy XO)
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 10:44 am
by m38cdnbill
Cat Man wrote:We assume you will be joining the Akaska Highway convoy in August 2012?
Cat Man (AC12 Convoy XO)
Hello Cat Man,
Unfortunaly no. In August 2012, I will be in Normandy for the 70th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid.
Cheers
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:08 pm
by m38cdnbill
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 9:13 pm
by John V Cliche
Salut Guy,
From the look in Marcel's eyes...my interpretation is ...."put that $#@&^! camera down and help me finish this ....the game is about to start! "
Cheers
John
BTW... NICE.... work.
Re: Chevy G506 - Status of sheet metal works
Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2011 9:37 am
by m38cdnbill
John V Cliche wrote:Salut Guy,
From the look in Marcel's eyes...my interpretation is ...."put that $#@&^! camera down and help me finish this ....the game is about to start! "
Salut John,
Good interpretation...
Marcel is a very nice guy and his nickname is the "Canadian Grizzly". He looks always serious but he's a funny guy.
Cheers