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Here's my current progress on th 'B' post repair, also found some ugly rust repair from the PO. I think this is the last pos repair from him on the truck, anyway I haven't seen any of his handywork elsewhere.

Kinda strait forward, just made up a patch for step up, it does have a very slight ( 1/8"- 3/16" ) offset. Makes the 'B' post patch panel line up better if you put it in, just bent it in my vise, nothing fancy. The offset is located where the vertical white dots are. Then its just a matter of cut and fit the patch panel. The patch panel itself fits pretty well, but I had to slot and rebend the area where it meets the floorboard. Seems like the 1/2 round shape of the pc. doesn't want to match up. So you have to cut and bend to fit, I just used channel lock pliers. This was the only area that had to be worked on from the patch panel. Nice work Goodmark!!

I removed my seatbelt hold down plate, I want to relocate to the floor, just like the drivers side. Also there is a small bracket at the base of the step up and floorboard that I have to fab. up, doesn't look difficult tho.

Actually, I should mention that you have to work outward back, since the patch panel is located behind the lower front bedside support, hard to explain, but you will see once you get into this area.

OK so here are the pics.


http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace02-9.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace040.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace039.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace038.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace036.jpg

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Are you using the screws to hold in place til welding is complete and then remove and fill weld, or is there some other Evil purpose? :lol:

I went that route putting rockers in the 71 the first time I did it and it helped a lot. I just welded screw and all in and then finish ground it.

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Yes, I plan to remove them as I weld in the panels, just helps with alignment and ease of removal as I modify and reinstall the pc. They will just turn into a bunch of spot welds, if I ever get to that point....

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Here are some current progress pics.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place01-29.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place01-23.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place00-36.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place00-32.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place00-31.jpg

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I hadn't realized the extent of your "repairs needed"
Wow, nice resurrection!

Looking forward to seeing the finished product this spring. :c2:

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Thanks Kurt for the compliments. Yeah it's been a long enjoyable road. The only areas that I didn't touch were under the seats and above the seam line on the cowl. Thank goodness that was rust free, I have seen some trucks with rust in that area and it looks like a PITA to fix.

You've gotta room to talk, all the work that you have done to the Big Blue One. I remember when you first bought it. I think you said it was good to go the way it was. haha

You -Greg and Rab will be looking at me on the bottom side of the black trails, as I don't plan on creasing any of these great looking Goodmark panels....... well, for awhile anyway.

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Here's some more

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place01-24.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace038.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace039.jpg
This template is wrong, so don't use as a guide!!!
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace041.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place00-29.jpg

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Nice work, scares me watching yours, I couldn't do that, keep it going ;)

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Thanks Luv, that's the great part about this stuff, anyone can do it. If you screw it up, ya do it over till it's right.
These chassis, cab setups are so stable they don't move!!
Working on monocoque cars, like E-type Jags, now that is scary. Talk about door sag, the tires were on the ground and you couldn't open the doors because they were dragging.

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Jaros. Nice work. I was wondering why the patch panel you made for the kneewall to the B pillar was not solid.(It has that cut out) If you look at the pic the VT posted you see the piece hanging down without the rocker. I am currently doing the same thing that you are. Mine was for the most part intact.

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Thanks, good catch. I don't like to sandwich metal to metal, so I try not to use that method. I should have used a heavier gauge steel to make up for it. When its done in that area it will be boxed in, so I think it will be strong enuff. The rocker still has to go on in that area as well.

But your right it should come out farther to catch more of the 'B' post patch.

Any progress pics of yours???

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Jaros: I actually had my patch screwed to it while I was fitting it. The only reason I asked was I thought it might have been there to keep the B pillar and rocker from flexing when people stepped in. I really have no clue just a guess since that metal was so thick when I patched it.
Keep up the good work. So day when I learn to post pics I put some up

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My man Jaros, your kickin' butt, the weather better warm up so this ole man can get started on his Jimmy. Your work looks great glad, to see your taking your time and doing it right the first time.

I need for the temperatures to warm up a tad (don't want to blowup my shop) so I can paint some interior sheetmetal in preparation of adding firewall insulation and dynamat.

Hang in there, nice work for an ole Jarhead;)

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Let me guess an ex swabby, no worse yet a doggie:lol: you got the old right, man am I feeling it today

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Got my Tabco rocker today, much heavier metal, .045"....

All my home made patch panels are 10 gauge, stood on the rocker panel with out proper support, 2 zip screws, and it didn't flex at all. So to answer the question, yes it is strong enuff.

More pics to follow....

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Here's my current progress:

THANKS GOODMARK, can't imagine how I could have done it without your product!!!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place01-31.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place01-30.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...place02-10.jpg

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Thanks Mods for opening up the board again, I promise to behave and follow the rules...

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Looking good J...what's next?

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Thanks Chev. I finally got to do some welding on the 'B' post backing plate, after 6 months of cutting and fitting. I had the rocker panel backing plate bent up at work, it's 10 ga. so it is beefy. Hope the project speeds up now!!! Looks like I only have 3 holes to fill in now. I'll post up some pics as soon as I can...

Going wheeling at Raush Creek this weekend, so I don't think I'll get any work done.

I did get the drivers side door assbled, all new pcs., just have to put the glass in. I guess u have to put the window in first, as I can't get it in .... J.

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How goes the progress? Did you get your door glass in?

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Nah, but I just got a smoking deal on door locks, Thanks Centsless, my doors are now complete.

Im working on the rockers again, welded in my step up patch moving on from there. Man this 'B' post area is a PITA hardest part so far, has alot of different intersections.

Can't take pics rite now, wifey borrowed the camera and left it at my daughters house - baby shower- I was bummed out that I missed it. I was rock crawling instead

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How goes the progress?
Did you get your camera back?

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Not much progress, seem to have lost the drive, maybe it will come back Sat. Anyway here's some pics:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace03-2.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace03-1.jpg

Kinda redesigned things alittle, made it easier to build the part.
Don't laugh at my welds it is only tacked in, and I'm using aflux core welder. Makes for a sloppier weld, but I can clean it up later.

Every thing seems to fit nice.... J.

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on the contrary, Jaros44, I think you just conviced me not to worry about converting mine to gas. Been doing some hidden welds but was kinda worried about the couple of patch panels on the outside, wether its worth all the grinding ans cleaning. Gonna give er another chance.

Thanks for the update---Later---DAC

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The patch on the step up is all ground, just takes practice, been awhile since I last welded. I just keep tacking it till it is all filled in, VT had a great idea with the light behind the work, allows you to see any areas not welded. Keep your gaps as tight as you possibly can, makes it a whole hella've lot easier....

Any pics of your progress??? J.

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Here's my current progress, 2 patches down. Rocker panel backing plate to go

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace03-4.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace035.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace03-3.jpg

Hey Look, no more rust...

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lOOKS GOOD i JUST DID MY PASSENGER SIDE NOT TOO LONG AGO THANK FULLY IT WAS JUST THE FLOOR..

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Thanks Frenchy, I think you left your cap lock on. Did you work around your rocker panel or leave it on. This project is taking way to long.... J

Side note, did you try those 35's with 4" of lift?

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I have only rant the 35's with the 6'' lift beacause the wheels are 15x12so I dont think they would of been able to turn.. I worked out to just the rocker since it was fine I do have new ones that I plan on putting in sometime soon though.

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Here's some pics. of a gusset I'm putting in to add some support to the step up:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...replace037.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace03-5.jpg

Took some metal out, putting some backin

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Thank you...I've been patiently waiting for the next set of pics.
As usual, looks great.

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If you wait for me, you might die of old age before this project gets done. Thanks for the comps.

That was the last pc. of the puzzle for the 'B' post, just 1 small bracket underneath. Now its all welding and grinding in this area, then I can start moving to the forward area. I don't think I am gonna hit my May deadline. J.

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Current pics. of weekends work:

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace04-1.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k2...eplace03-6.jpg

Now it's time to focus on the front floorboard again, 3 more holes to fill in!!

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Solder sure looks nice, but what a pain to mess with, hope it's unleaded. Had a brother-in-law almost die from lead poisoning. Kinda wish I'd made a piece to fit at that corner on mine. You've almost got the hard part done.

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Thanks Rusty, yeah that pc. finished off the backside of the rocker real nice. You'd think they would make something like that, sure adds alot of strength between the step up and floorboard. It ties 5 patch panels together

Most of the fitting is done on the front, just some touch up trimming. This plate I'm trying to recess is taking longer than it should, I think I outthought myself on that one! haha dumb idea

What kinda progress you got goin? Fire up the BB yet??

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Yeah, I fired her up a couple a three weeks ago, man that sucker has sure got some throttle response. I think I'm going to like the VooDoo cam and stealth intake combination.

I finished painting and clearcoating the dash and bulkhead. Now I'm waiting for my next pension check so I can get the firewall pads, then I can reinstall the brakes and steering so I can move er outside and clean it up.

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Well, I think you should post up some more pictures of you're SWEET build!! :metal: One of the big reasons I love checking this forum is the motivation it gives me to get moving on my project! Nice bulkhead, BTW!

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Come on everybody! :metal: :phat: :bling2:

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Later,
Buddy

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Hey Rusty, nice work as usual, hard to believe what it once was!! Glad to hear you got the BB running, haven't heard my motor in 3 years haha

Fixing those doors had tobe a pita, don't think I coulda dun it, no payshaints

Could you post up some pics of how your bulkhead is mounted up. It looks like it is mounted behind the 'B' post and into the bedsides. I want to move mine back about a foot and a half.

Finally found a set of slots like yours, now I just got to pay for them. Talk to you later, some of us have to go to WORK

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The bulkhead can be placed further back but you will have to add extensions of sheetmetal on the sides of the bulkhead where it bolts to the "B" pillar. The top and bottom won't matter.

Just one note, if your using a half cab you won't have any place for the top to bolt on the bulkhead unless the top of the bulkhead is extended also.

If your using it as storage with a full top you will have to add a couple of pieces of angle at the top to bolt through the bedside the floor won't matter.

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Looking incredible!