Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

-
Sounds like you are making some good progress on the truck. The "Baby" will be driving it for real before you know it...:)

LockDoc

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Thanks.not as much as i would like,but im glad the brake lights work now.

Yeah the time flys.shes almost 5 months now...it feels like she was just born...

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

I started working on the burb today.Its down at my buds shop.In the back..in the dirt...but better then nothing.The truck is all over the garage/house so tearing the burb apart here isn't an option.I made a deal with my bud and hes letting me use his shop/tools to get it done.I have till the end of the week to get the repair on the A pillar done.Wish me luck.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pso9cmw2vp.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps7rpk09iw.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pslghrmsai.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pslk0btjdm.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psnm1jb6nr.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pswkss0hej.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psldcovtbo.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psl1xjdqbz.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pst6mvxxqc.jpg
Some strange looking repair here.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pst6mvxxqc.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psbcam1mie.jpg

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

-
Looks pretty nasty. I hope you can get it fixed.

LockDoc

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Don't look back!

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Thanks guys.Im hoping there is enough floor on the burb to weld to.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Duct tape, just a little Duct Tape and you'll be back on the road in no time.. :lol::lol:

Good luck, I'm sure it will be fun to say the least

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Haha,yeah thats basically what someone else did about 20 years ago.Its hard to see but there's a piece of sheet metal screwed down to the floor.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

I got a little more today.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psq8mzcsm7.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmu0sgv7l.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pszho9lbnb.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pssws5fkq9.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps4uo1gq31.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psi2v1w32w.jpg

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Extensive repairs! Maybe support the roof and door opening there so it doesnt move?

Good to see one being saved. I thought they were all rock solid in CA..:)

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

I was going to do that but my boss said it'll be fine.so i cut it.Not sure if it moved but ill figure it out...yeah i always laugh when i hear California car or truck..like its special.This one was parked on the beach under a tree i think.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Do you have a donor cab or what are you doing for a replacement pillar?

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

I got an a pillar cut from another truck.You can see it in the backround on the 5th pic.So ill be using that.Then im getting some new inner & outer rockers some floor,windshield and rubber.It will be nice to be able to open the door.And getting a new windshield will be cool too.no more looking around the crack...

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Looks like you are making good progress. Look forward to following along.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Thanks!I called the truck & car shop in orange and they have everything in stock,so hopefully tomorrow i can get that stuff.I'm still shooting to be done by Sunday...but we'll see.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

The truck and car shop didn't work out...I got stuff from classic industries.They had everything and it was almost $100 cheaper.New windshield,rubber,inner & outer rocker and front floor brace for $178 out the door.My boss was like "i cant believe you got all this stuff for under $200".He bought the stuff too.I gotta pay him back,but man i feel pretty lucky sometimes.I wouldn't have been able to afford this stuff right now.Thanks boss!
I got the donor piece kinda in there now.It'll take a full day of fitting before its time to weld.Looks like im probably not guna make my week deadline.Unless i kick serious ass tomorrow.Its cool.I can finish it up throughout the week.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psphh9pxra.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps9u0efekr.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psg5etsd9z.jpg

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Be careful with the pillar placement. Just tack it until you're sure the glass is going to fit correctly.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Are you going to put the windshield in first, or how are you going to know you've got the pillar exactly right? I've just always shied away from trucks with the roof "eyebrow" rust because I was afraid if I tried to patch it I'd never get the windshield back in. I really admire your willingness to tackle this.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Yeah i will use the old or new windshield as a guide and i have a pickup to take measurements from if needed.Thanks bro.ill make it look good.Im going to kick butt tomorrow.

I did this mod on a bug at work.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psezouhrqs.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psmu3soczq.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psobnk5jxs.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pslkoohyoe.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pspzoil2q3.jpg

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Headed in a good direction on the A pillar! Bug came out nice.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Thanks bro.my boss does the filler/final sanding stuff but hes teaching me.To me thats the hardest part.The final sanding.I need to convince the wife to let me get another couple few days on the burb.Im supposed to start back working again on Monday(haven't worked for 2 months) but i need to get the burb done.Ill let you know how it goes.

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Big window to small window bug. Just the opposite of what most of the 60-66 owners want to do. lol

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

60-66 chevy trucks?

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Got it in today.Tomorrow will be finishing up the welds and putting the glass in.Since i took too long on this one,ill have to finish the rocker and the floor at home.At least the A pillar will be in and i can put the door on to drive it home.
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psccvzde2v.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psjhbnuwgq.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psdmss3aqg.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psap9zwqnx.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psl23pgrnt.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psq9tbg1rm.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pslvxlj7ru.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps09pqtvjn.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps4y17ceiz.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...ps1on1krgg.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...pshvqn2co9.jpg
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/n...psl0ohxuse.jpg

Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
 

Yes. The big back window cabs seem to be more popular for some reason while there were lots more of the small window made. I think this carries over into
'67 also, by 68 or so there was no more small back window.

Looks like it's coming back together nicely. What are your plans for the hole in the roof? Same donor?