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that has to be one huge rotisserie :D

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progress looks great. I'm with _Ogre on the rotisserie has to be huge.....we need to see a pic of that.

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Pics are all cued up waiting for the mods to get off their arses and fix the gallery.

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Not quite sure how to handle the floor removal and replacement. Can't post any pics here without the gallery, so I started a thread over on the HAMB. Any input is appreciated.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=836687

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Perused the assembly manual again and figured out the problem. The pieces on the front and back of the bed are not C-channels. (guess I should wear the readers more often) The bottom rail is an extension of the floor and the top is a retaining strip. Since only the rear top strip needs replacement, it doesn't make much sense to hack up the supports. Instead I hacked up the plywood floor. Problem solved.

Guess the door is wide open on how to replace it now.

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use photobucket like most of us do. one upload for many forums.
if you right click on most photos and open in new window, you will see most of us use photobucket.

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Photobucket is evil. The security monitor on my browser lights up like the Vegas Strip whenever I visit that site. Plus, I'm not a fan of anything cloud.

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Here is how to upload pictures now.

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What Arturo said!
Totally agree...and think he's funny as f*** too! :-D

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yeah, i don't run any security or antivirus on my pc
never had a problem since the kids moved out :D

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The gallery is back, yay!

Here is the body dolly, made with .081 tubing, weld nuts and Harbor Freight casters. It worked just fine, although the HF wheels are a bit weak. This was my first MIG project. The welds ain't pretty, but they didn't fail.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/dolly6.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/dolly1.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/dolly7.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/dolly3.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...m/dolly10p.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...body_haul1.jpg

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Here's a pic of the electrolysis tank.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/elec33.jpg


More here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605050

Re: 59 Panelmania
 

what part of the floor are you replacing?

if your plywood floor is decent, don't remove it.
you can't buy plywood that wide to fix it in one piece and a seam will delaminate.
if your tubbing, c-notching the frame and raising the floor over the axle, i'd still only cut out what you need to.

if it's the metal floor up front, everything is the same as the truck

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Nice cab dolly.
Kim

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The plywood had holes in it. No choice but to replace it. Unfortunately, the plywood does not come out easily, it is welded in place. Because of this it needs to be cut up for removal and the new floor must be installed in segments. I'll post some pics of the removal later today.

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Here are the rotisserie pics.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/roto06.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/roto03.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/roto05.jpg

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ium/roto04.jpg

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That is slick.
Kim

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Updates?

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After giving it a try, I realized bodywork is not something I'm good at. This significantly raised the cost of the project. Couple this with the fact that I quit my job earlier in the year to start a business, the project is on hold for a while. On the bright side, I'm getting some projects done around the house that were back burnered. You know, those minor jobs that pile up while you're obsessing on your truck; house painting, landscaping, firepit...

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Greetings all. Long time no see.

I've decided to move on from this project. Another vehicle came my way that I couldn't pass up. It's not a cool old Chevy truck, but it's not a project either.

The search begins to find someone who might be interested in finishing the build. A lot of the heavy lifting on the chassis has been done. But there is still quite a bit more work to do.

I'm not sure how to value the vehicle in it's present condition. I've got about $10k into it, but I doubt if it's worth that in it's present condition. I post it in the classifieds once I figure out a reasonable asking price.