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Got started on cab repair. Needs inner and outer rockers,cab corners, cab supports, kick panels.

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Can someone tell me the purpose of the bolts at the front and back of inner rocker to the cab supports. Were they there originally to hold things together for alignment. I can't see any purpose for them now if everything is welded together.

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I cant say what the purpose is, but I did the same thing you’re considering. Get everything lined up and weld it in.


Nice build...glad you kept the L6

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Killer build. Love the 70 model of these trucks the best. Subscribed...

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Rich, I am going to go ahead and use the bolts, peace of mind. I like the 6. Staying original for the most part

Mcbassin, thanks.

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Made a little progress

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Finished up the passenger side

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Everything seems to fit really well. I am pleased with the way it turned out. The only issue is the bottom of the door is bowed. It is flush with the rocker in the center and bowed a little at the font and the back. Any suggestions? I will probably let the paint guy deal with it.

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Hey i am doing a 68 myself and want to put disc under mine does the whole front cross member and a arms from the 73 -87 bolt right in to our 68-72? Thanks Oz

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Yes. I had to drill a couple of holes was the only thing.

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Cool thanks for the info!

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Looking good nice work

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Thanks pegman.
Made a little progress today. Installed transmission, drive shaft, starter, clutch linkage.

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Very nice!

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Thanks Mike

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Looks like a killer build! Subscribed.

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Thanks Robbie

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Keep up the work your getting closer :clap:

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Thanks Pegman.

Started working on driver side tonight

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Finished sheet metal replacement. Dropped cab off at painters shop.

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You have been busy ,looks good.

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Looks great! One day I'll start tackling my rust issues. Keep having other things get in the way! :)

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That was fast! Sheetmetal repair looks great from here.

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Sheetmetal work is looking good.

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Thanks everyone. Karl, I lived in Longview back in 88-89. I have a sister and her family that still live there, near lake Cherokee. Her oldest daughter is also an aggie, junior this year.

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Went by the painters yesterday, cab is looking great. He has tweaked some of my patches and I think it is going to come out nice. I installed the blazer tank and started disassembling my bed.

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No news from painter, but I have been working on the rest of the truck. Rebuilt carb, new hei, new radiator, buttoned up everything getting ready to start it.

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http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...ps118d626f.jpg


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Installed exhaust

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Built this box today to start engine and also to monitor gauges. Worked great. Turned engine over without fire on coil until oil pressure came up. Fired the coil and engine started on first turn.

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Very cool test box! Where's the video?

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YEA....What he said!!:mm:

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Nice!!

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Video of test box

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I don't think I downloaded that video correctly, but it seems to work

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Your truck is coming along nicely keep it up

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You must me an engineer...I like the test stand idea. :metal:

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Actually I am a finish carpenter.