In the next installment on the GMC Roadster Pickup build there is some more welding going on, as Brent works on the hood and making his own forward tilting mechanism from parts, pieces, and scrap he’s got sitting around in the shop. No kit for him when he can see how they are made online and then try it out and see what happens. It requires some trial and error, but it works! Check it out.
This project is one that Brent has had sitting around for some time and has just been waiting to get back onto it. It isn’t your average 1949 GMC, as it is mounted on a modified Caprice chassis and has had the top chopped off of it. The plan is for it to have a removable Carson style top, lots of custom metal work, and more. It’s going to be a full custom style ride but that means it needs A LOT of work. One thing I find funny is that while in most circumstances you want to start a project with the cleanest and straightest ride you can, but when you are building a custom that is going to get a lot of custom metal work anyway, then why not start with something rough? This truck certainly qualifies.
In previous videos, Brent pancaked the hood on this thing, and starts going over plans for the front end, modified the fenders, planned out the bumper, and more. There is a lot going on with this project and a lot planned for this thing, although to say that might make you think there is a whole list of what is going to happen to it. But that isn’t exactly Brent’s speed. He works as he goes, tries stuff to see how it looks, and will cut and weld and remove and replace, until it has the look he wants. We love it and it is inspiring.
