2008 Silverado Build - “Brola”

[counterpart7]

NICE!

yeah, i have all that stuff too. i just never used it because it took way too much time.

but now that i have a different perspective on PATIENCE, once i get back out in the shop and doing my engine cage an whatnot, I'll definitely be using all that stuff.

It’s worth taking the time in my opinion! I’ve only managed to royally screw up 1 tube so far(center roof tube, notched the holes on the wrong axis ) which is less than I was expecting to screw up. It takes more time to remake the tube than it does to plan it out and use the right tools!

 

[UR_Mawm69]

It takes more time to remake the tube than it does to plan it out and use the right tools!

that should be the websites mantra or something. haha

 

[counterpart7]

that should be the websites mantra or something. haha

Lol! Are signatures still a thing for forums? That can be my “sig”

 

[UR_Mawm69]

Lol! Are signatures still a thing for forums? That can be my “sig”

of course, just look at mine. haha

 

[counterpart7]

Some small updates. It’s crazy how easy a few weeks goes by when family comes and visits and distracts you…

Found a center console out of an LTZ/Denali. I wanted this style specifically because its able to be slid forward a bunch for 3rd seat leg room. Mocked everything up.




Started bending up the B-Pillars. PITA to get the angles right and to get them to bend into the frame once under the floor.



Made a couple of overlay plates for where they will land. I think they kinda look like fish
Hogged some holes in them right under where the tube will land. Would this still be considered a rosette? I know on a tube they would be

Also, shoutout to the dudes that can weld out of position/under a truck just as well as they can on a bench. I’m not one of them. There’s a reason I’m not posting pics of my overlay plates after welding… kicked my ass and I might even grind them out and try again.





And both B-Pillars are landed. Planning on getting them fully welded out today. Gotta drop the cage back down again to 360 weld them up top.



Thats all for now. Need to start on the A-Pillar tubes from the dash bar to the frame and stub out into the engine bay.