Finished up my latest build ( pic,s.

[bcowanwheels]

Here it is all loaded up and going off to the customer. Engine is 4bt, stock trans, np202 t-case,4.56 gears.

 

[goldneagle]

Nice truck! Beautiful paint job.

 

[KsM715]

Nice.

 

[NDT]

Looks good. Who's tops are you using?

 

[srodocker]

nice truck!!!

 

[bcowanwheels]

this one is beachwood canvas top with large rear window & roll up options

 

[bcowanwheels]

GONNA ROLL ANOTHER ONE IN THE SHOP TOMARROW TO START ANOTHER BUILD.This one will be frame off resto,sbc engine (new reman 307 all stock except ram horn exh. manifolds & alum. intake, gm hei dist, edelbrock 500 cfm carb) set forward about 4" ,sm465 trans ( h/d clutch & presure plate made to my spec,s.with married np205( twin sticked ) , 4 core j30 radiator,double thick stock appearing ft. bumper,4.56 gears, class 5 trailer hitch ( and factory pintle hitch combo ) like the previous tk. , split m/c (1 ton truck ), heat & a/c, cj5 wipers, fsj bench seat covered in o.d green canvas , 12 volt conversion & battery under hood , lav xl tires, spare under bed mod. , hummer parking lights , p/s with hydro assist, & undo all the "fire dept " boogering up along with useual catch up the maintence bumper to bumper.
thought i was "retired " but guess the LORD has different plans for me. all to him i owe and give praise & thanks.
little me BIG HIM !!!!!!
bob cowan

 

[jimmyb]

So whats a build like that worth with the stock engine and trans?

 

[bratpackdad]

Very nice...

 

[bcowanwheels]

almost got another m715 stripped down to the rolling chassis for my next build. i,ll start a thread on it if you fellas would like to see it go back together. its a frame off custom-restoration also like the above build. should have it done in a couple months.
bob

 

[jimmyb]

Pretty keen to see the build up

 

[bcowanwheels]

pictures comming. gonna mount the sbc engine, sm465 trans and married np205 end of this week. got it stripped down to bare frame, removed stock t-case mounts & trans x-member mounts , still mounted is springs, & cab. got all modifications done for lav spare tire under bed, class 5 hitch, 4th steering box mounting bolt done already. when i get the engine & trans etc mounts in it will be off to sandblasting. i,ll get pictures of the entire build to document it for myself & whoever is interested.

 

[gavan]

What paint are you using? Love the dark OD!

 

[bcowanwheels]

This truck was painted epoxy primer and color. Specially mixed for me. Its pricey. Normally i get my paint from rapco in tx.

 

[fantastico]

Just Curious, the last one that was pictured, did the Customer bring You the Truck or did you have everything? However you answer that, how much approx did you charge?

 

[bcowanwheels]

Customer supplyed his truck I furnished everything else. labor was 10,700.00 + parts

 

[fantastico]

Would LOVE to see Before and after? Thanks for being honest, i was very curious. Looks GREAT

 

[bcowanwheels]

just about did everything to this truck except for the disk brake conversion. it was in the shop for about a year. he just kept adding stuff he wanted me to do to it.

 

[fantastico]

That's great for you. Do you have any donors sitting around?

 

[cessnatwin]

What year is that?