You are the master crafter , Ideas become reality under your hands . Its looking great , I cant say any more . Thank you Brent for your skill , Stuart in Ontario ..
I imagine that there's a rather steep learning curve with the laser welder, so it has been fun watching you make that thing work so smoothly. This is a unique build from the design to the tools you're using to complete it.
Finish the top you are building.... When you are finished,and happy with it,you can make one out of fiberglass ...it will be a third of the weight,,and very strong...
Really like the way the laser welds, not too hot,and doesn’t leave a bunch to grind! It’s a shame it won’t weld gaps! Top looks👍! Just a question, from, the guy that says a grinder, and paint make me the welder, I ain’t! Does a spool welder weld cooler than a regular mig?
It's the little bits, the attention to detail, and the thinking "on the run" that keep me coming back to watch you pull off another "how the heck is he going to do that?"
It is a privilege watching you create these kool rides. From the first time I saw this truck for a few times to when it came out again... I've been fascinated watching. I'm hoping to get my barn rebuilt so I can begin to get several projects going. Thanks so much.
Hi brent , the roof, it reminds me of chevy trk 2003 ssr ,i like it, they use a complete header where roof locks on . Anyway the 49 to me is so cool. Hood,roof and rear end have the same smooth round style.I like it. Totally injoy you videos and content,as well as seeing pablo. Take care and be safe. Jesse
Brent in the UK in the 60s we had Ford Zephyr Zodiac and Consuls that had great visors. Check them out it might give you ideas how to 'blend' your sides into the visor. The build is coming along brilliantly. You are a master at what you do.
Build a spacer to go in between the power feed and the table. You would need to extend the lead screw as well but it doesn't need to be threaded that far out.
Windows idea came out good. I can't wait to see what you do for the area at the top of the windshield. It all looks good. You are quite the metal fabricator.
If the front visor was stationary as a part of the window and stays in place after the top is off would also be a great concept and would also give great character to the truck . Like you said a vinyl top would also separate look wise better if the visor was the same color as the truck .
I have to ask you what you think about the actual location and having only three points of contact do you want to weld it to the pillars? Where, then, is his header going to hook up? Wind force on that visor is tremendous and would require engineering as a separate piece. Fully integrated to the roof gives him
I have to ask you what you think about the actual location and having only three points of contact do you want to weld it to the pillars? Where, then, is his header going to hook up? Wind force on that visor is tremendous and would require engineering as a separate piece. Fully integrated to the roof gives him
I have to ask you what you think about the actual location and having only three points of contact do you want to weld it to the pillars? Where, then, is his header going to hook up? Wind force on that visor is tremendous and would require engineering as a separate piece. Fully integrated to the roof gives him
I have to ask you what you think about the actual location and having only three points of contact do you want to weld it to the pillars? Where, then, is his header going to hook up? Wind force on that visor is tremendous and would require engineering as a separate piece. Fully integrated to the roof gives him
I have to ask you what you think about the actual location and having only three points of contact do you want to weld it to the pillars? Where, then, is his header going to hook up? Wind force on that visor is tremendous and would require engineering as a separate piece. Fully integrated to the roof gives him
Once you figure out the strengthening of the visor I thought you could use the clamping from a jeep. It works really good in my jeep keeping it steady and water proof. Just a thought looking great so far
Laser welder seems to be the cat’s pajamas! The glass seems a little intimidating as far as getting a decent seal. Two door hardtop is what i would be looking at to copy.
Hey Brent. Just a fan from Australia here with an idea for you. Maybe you should weld the top of the door frame to the inside of your roof so when you wind the window up it goes into its normal track. Or modify it to suit a new window profile. It will stop the window from rattling and make it a little more air tight. Just a thought. Keep up the great custom work mate. Tony.
Thanks Brent! I think the top should hook to the front pillars in the same way the hood hooks to the front cowl. Pins in the top point forward and push into sockets in the pillars then drop the back down and use draw latches behind the seat to hold it in tight. Also it looks like the power feed on the mill just barely hits the coolant tray on the stand. Maybe the mill can be blocked/raised up the distance needed to allow the drive motor to clear. Just my 2 cents worth from the USA. Love the way the GMC is turning out.
At this stage of your build all I can think of is Dr. Victor Frankenstein's monster! I know from seeing all your previous builds that things will turn out just fine but right now... ouch! I love your laser cleaner and welder, you with your new toy and Buck Rogers and his Disintegrator pistol rock!
Evening from New Zealand, Brent! A week or so back, I've got to admit I was wondering where the vision for the roof was going! Sorry dude! Its looking awesome! 🤠👍
Evening from New Zealand, Brent! A week or so back, I've got to admit I was wondering where the vision for the roof was going! Sorry dude! Its looking awesome! 🤠👍
Nice mill. I recently chopped up some treadmills and they have 110v reversible power feeds for the ramp incline. Sure looks like a fella could use that to build your own. Perhaps someday I’ll have a mill to try it myself. Thank you for sharing your videos!
Brent, no goofs when you are building. Just additions. Also, fantastic mind you have got. I love your work ever since the 4 door international. And that rocks. Keep dreaming, my friend.
So, I have a crazy idea that I think will add another spin to this super cool custom. What about deleting the wiper mechanism from the cowl & add wipers coming down from the roof. The likely hood of needing the wipers without the roof on will be slim & the "shelf" you're adding to connect the roof to the windshield is probably a large enough area to fit the wiper motor/s. I've never seen this done before but have complete confidence that you could figure it out. PS Love this fascinating build! : )
Hey Brent, I've used AH Glass out of Steinbach and they are top notch. I'm near winkler and have a few glass places closer but they are way easier to deal with, quicker, and pretty reasonably priced on the tempered stuff!
Gr8 video again. Just a thought about lifting awkward things: What about some sort of a handle, but disguise it like trim pieces or emblem. Anyway thanks for sharing.
I remember my 69 convert beetle had alignment pins and hooks. Maybe you could build sort of a bat wing (think upside down 3) where a pin at each point would secure to the pillars and the rounds could contour and attach to the roof which would give it some strength. Hopefully you can make sense of what I am say’n.
Brent you might be able to use box latches = a hoop goes over a hook and on the hoop there is a lock that you pull back on until it clicks , that would be locked ( ebay Toggle Latch Clamp Adjustable Latch Smoker Clamps Latches for Lid Jig Box )
My 03 Tbird uses pretty compact clamp down latches that uses a stud that fits down into a hole in the body. Maybe you could use that mechanism down into the A-pillars? Ford parts giant has a good diagram of the pieces, and the latches are pretty small and robust. Maybe the seal over the windshield frame might even work for you too.
At 45:50; now you need to add some "cars" eyes to the windshield templets? ;-D As you were describing how awkward the top will be I kept thinking; "locating pins" on the roof, corresponding with the center pillar, "A" pillars (header), sail panels and on both sides of where the rear window will be and fit into "sleeves" to be latched or pined down. ;-)
Excellent video Brent :) also top very good design and fab up too even planning for windows too 👍! Pablo The Supervisor Dog 🐕 be funny always and ideas to!
Man, incredible skills. Love the videos and ideas you keep rolling in, maybe for better handling of the top the rear window can flip up or down. Just adding my two sense, hahaha....
Hey Brent, if you could mount a handle(maybe removable) to the outside of the top, kinda in the middle it would be a lot easier to move around. I did something similar to my jeep top. Also, thanks for taking us along on this build, I learn something from every episode!
The guy or gal who invented T tops probably started out with the same form versus function dilemma you face with the roadster top. After the great job you did on the hood, I thought you might try a retractable hardtop. You must have a 57 Ford Skyliner sitting around somewhere.
Re the valid concern of the airflow lifting the visor: A wing's top surface is curved (accelerating air and lowering pressure) and the underside is flat, thus air pressure on the underside is increased and provides lift. As the top surface will remain curved, it might be an idea to have a tear-shaped/rounded sheet metal in a shape that opposes the top curve, and reversing the equation so downward force is applied rather than upwards. It could also act as a "filler" between the leading edge of the visor and back over the windscreen to fill the gap. This curve would be seen from inside the cab, but not outside. Perhaps someone could suggest an ideal shape to fabricate? Aerodynamically, anything would be better than flat.
Wow from the Philippines, I'd like to see you make the little jeep into a filipino jeepney! Maybe we could improve the technique here, you're a true craftsman sir!
You are a champion of making thing in very nice particularly your playing with metal sheets, I love it. May Allah protect you from all hazards during working and keep in good health.
Amazing Work Brent..really interested too see how you tackle the top of the window from and see how it ties in with the bottom of the roof,think a steel strip across the top of the door glass will look spiffy aswell,I’m imagining 2 tear shaped split windows in the back of the cab for some reason..will you be putting those running lights from the international roof you have in the roof pile on the roof that would look cool…the whole truck just looks super cool at the moment cant wait too see the glass in..wont be long before you and pabs are cruising down that dirt track in it😁🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥
I keep going back the Hardtop on 64 Corvette, the header was thick and covered with chrome plates that screwed it the steel frame and had rubber seals a combo of firm clad wit foam at the hardtop mounting area. The roof clamps were mounted to the roof part so when I took it off on the lip for clamping stuck out a little, But the Visor would hide all that anyway. It does look like with the top off you will have a pretty thick header bar to reach the hardtop roof. Maybe Keep the header flat and add some structure to the roof mounting surface so the wide opening Goes with the rood and the Header line will not look weird being so thick. Then the rubber and chrome could be copied like I mentioned, and look nice and flat blending in with the window frame overall line. Good luck love watching you go form idea to concept back to new idea and then finally figure it out. All the best to you both. Dennis in Virginia
Your truck looks interesting... in a good way. Are you still posting videos regularly? I haven't seen anything since right after the fire. The new shop looks really nice too!
That Lazer welder is awesome!! Your track record is fine with me and I'll bet 99% of your subs....I know you edit your hours,but even then I get tired watching your working pace. Minty!!😎👍
Have you considered a quarter inch round stock cut in half, and used for going around the outside of this roof.??.. I do believe it would give a appearance of a rain gutter on the door sides, plus stiffen the whole roof up. Running a quarter inch round stock thats cut with your bandsaw, would also be a bit easier to bend or mold around the front as well. I don't see a "beak" in the roof in the front over the windshield. I do like as it is now, protecting your eyes when driving from hard direct sunshine.
If you are going to put a vinyl top in see if could find the type that has a padding under it . Some older Caddie and Buicks had them. On the front window maybe some kind of U- shape channel that can put a rubber insert in that can squeeze the glass .
Very cool. If you're worried about wind getting up under the front of the roof and lifting, how about a row of holes in that lip in front of the windshield to let the air escape. Something like 1.5" diameter. Maybe some metal rings to deal with holding the vinyl to the steel.
If you've gonna cut back the brow. The visor option would work cause air can escape at the back of it. Then you wouldn't have to worry about the lift.🤷
Brent as far as the sun visor goes, weld a flat piece of sheet metal under it. Contour the windshield side to incorporate the latches. This will keep it from acting like a sail. Sean from Mr.B'sGarage
Brett ,if you sandwich that vinyl top between that roof and run a bolt threw it to secure roof under vibration that is going to tear , you need rubber between that and all mounting points, that cab B- pillar is weak and back panel you need to run a Barr across the back upper lip and 45% down to B-pillars and beef up pillars also you know his your jumping to far ahead
Love the work your doing on the truck. Or the hot rod I should say, are you going to name it? But I do have a grip, if you don’t mind . Having a back ground as a carpenter and bandsaw being one of my favorite saws to make custom work and you having a laser for cleaning rust and you have clean rust from you metal working machines and then painted them all nice yet you leave the band saw table top all rusty when that should be the most shiny metal in the whole shop and a little wax on it would not hurt Just sayin is all . But I should not be gripping at the great halfass
