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Link to mancave... let me know if it doesn't work

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=efad8596d2

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Small progress update......


The passenger side cab repair is almost buttoned up....finally.

We found out while test fitting the cab corner that is was formed wrong and needed to be massaged a little. The bend radius was too short on the cab corner and it didn't line up well with the straight edge of the "b" pillar. We mocked it up, tacked it in place and then cut a relief cut in the piece and made it fit like it was supposed to. Hopefully the pictures will explain what I can't.;)



http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p.../Photo0429.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p.../Photo0436.jpg


The cab corner and rocker were finally welded in after final fitment of the door.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0894-1.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0892-1.jpg


I then moved onto the door window hoop fitment issue. I ended up cutting a hard 1/8" out of it and the radius turned out perfect. I just hope the glass fits.:lol:


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0891.jpg


The upper kick panel area is next on the list. There were quite a few pin holes in it after it came back from the sandblaster.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0896-2.jpg


Trying to get a rough idea of what needed to be cut out. (Excuse the sloppy freehand marks.):lol:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0895-1.jpg


Out with the old...


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0897.jpg


And in with the new, sort of. I still need to finish welding it in.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0898-2.jpg


This is where it currently stands at the moment. I should be finishing up the the kick panel area this week and then I can move onto the cowl and firewall. The plan is to shave the firewall and then make the passenger side of it mirror the radius on the driver's side.


Not really an exciting update, but it's progress nonetheless.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Looks good Shannon. Maybe before to long it will be painted and back on the frame.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

I'd be happy just to see it in high build primer.:lol:

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We must be buying our patch panels at the same place, I ran into the same problem with my passenger cab corner. Oh well, atleast i know what to do now, thanks! Shes looking good, please stay ahead of me , my brain is to small to figure these problems out:lol:.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Looks nice Shannon !!!!

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Lookin good!

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Nice progress Shannon!

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Glad to know that all my suffering is not in vain.:lol: Good luck with yours.




Thanks guys.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Making progress it always feels good, I wish I was making some progress on mine. Keep up the great work.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

I'll be using your pics as a guide for mine, thanks...

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress.;) How's your truck coming along?



Glad to help Mike. That's one of the great things about this board, the never ending supply of information. Let me know if you ever need any specific pics.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

[QUOTE=sdailey;4753064]I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress.;) How's your truck coming along?


Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

[quote=65Custom;4753207]After you get married there will be no money for your truck. :haha: That's my story. :waah:

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

[quote=Strodder;4753222]I hope this time around it will be different, at least that is what I keep telling myself.

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

[quote=65Custom;4753207]that's what she said :lol:

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[quote=msgross;4753848]Yes she is a lot different from the last one. She knows going in that this is important to me, but im sure we can all tell stories about this subject

Sorry Shannon hope this does not hi jack your thread

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[quote=65Custom;4753207]
Congratulations!!!!:metal:

[quote=65Custom;4753869]
No problem. This thread needs a little action anyway.:lol:

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that's what she said, again! :lol:

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:tms::haha:



On a roll this week, still making some progress.


Got the upper kick panel patch welded in and cleaned up. (Sorry for the crappy pic.)

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0908-1.jpg



I moved to the firewall area and started mocking up the firewall patch kit that I got from member Porterbuilt. (See the link below for the firewall patch kit.)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404401

(FYI: The radius patch is a rough cut piece and you have to trim it to fit your firewall.)


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0902-1.jpg

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0903-1.jpg


AC delete panel temporary in place.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0907-1.jpg

Tacking it up

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0918-1.jpg

Fully welded in. Notice that the radius patch has been trimmed and mocked up as well.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0919.jpg


I used the round blank from the kit and patched up the blower motor opening in my new cowl panel.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0912-1.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...IMG_0914-1.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0916.jpg


Boy, do I love grinding.:waah: At least it turned out good.:lol:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0927.jpg

Firewall shots.


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0928.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0929.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0930.jpg



The cowl is just set in place at the moment, it'll be coming back off so I can dress up the round blank some more. Once the cowl is cleaned up and welded in I'll weld the radius panel to the firewall.

Hopefully, I can stay motivated and keep the progress going. Stay tuned for more updates.




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You are a fast learner, Grasshoppa!
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All thanks to a good teacher.;)

Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
 

Nice work! You going with aftermarket air, or just without?

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Yeah, that was going to be my question too. Looken great. :metal:

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I'm going to be using a kit from Classic Air. The interior will be getting a small makeover as well. The plan is to smooth the stock radio opening and also smooth, eliminate the ash tray. Once the dash is smooth I'll install my Classic Air controller pictured below and cut in (2) round air vents on either side of the control. Then I'll modify the stock ac/heat controller opening to accept an aftermarket single din radio.

Here's the AC controller that I'm using.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0896.jpg


Here's a couple of pictures to give you an idea of what it should look like when done.

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...re1/acdash.jpg
http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...e1/acdash2.jpg