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Nice work, Alan. I know that takes a lot of patience to weld that way....I usually end up buzzing down a line too long and warping something. Thanks for the great pics.

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:thumbs: I did about 1"-1.25" welds on the other bedside and it warped a little. I tried to keep it under 1/2" on this one and it worked better. Still had minor distortion. It took about 2.5-3 hours to weld and grind the seams.

I've been busy selling crap on ebay to clean up the clutter and get some cash. Talk about a time consuming task. I'm not selling any truck parts yet. If I do I will let ya'll know.

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Very nice work Alan.

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Thanks Jason!! :thumbs:

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:mm: One word for your work, Alan. Wow.

Your threads are like documentaries. :metal:

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Alan, I drove past your house on the way to my Dad's Sunday. I was hoping to get a peek at your super-cool trucks, but your gate was closed!

Your work is great! I'm excited to see it all in primer.

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your bed looks good alan
ill send you mine :lol:

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Thanks Mac!! :thumbs:

Send me a PM next time you think your coming this way. I'll make it a point to be here. I wish the bed was in primer. :lol: At least the cab and front end is painted orange. The bed that was sitting on my frame a couple of weeks ago was not mine.

:thumbs:

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ALAN now you need to come do mine..... I'm not looking forward to it after the hood, now the fender seam after that the bed then???? Where does it stop? Lookin good man.

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I had to do something to make me feel better.

This is the adhesive I used on the door weatherstrip.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01255.jpg

This is all I put on. Less is more I hope. I might regret it in time. Did I mention this is my first time messing with this kind of weatherstrips. Your supposed to put the adhesive on both sides. Yeah right can you imagine the mess that would be. I can always put more on the loose spots. I'm thinking it will be fine. I did the passenger side door first. I'll check it tommorrow to se how well it sticks.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01256.jpg

This is the excess. I did not stretch it. I just let it lay in place and scrunched it up just a tad for shrinkage in the future.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01257.jpg

Cross section of the rubber

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01258.jpg

Joint after cut

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01259.jpg

Taped in place

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01262.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01263.jpg

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I wish there was a better way to attach it on the bottom. What about welding a small strip of flat stock on the rocker for the seal to sit on.

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The work is coming along. :metal:

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I've got a lip on the bottom. It's hard to see in the pic. It's part of the outer rocker.;)

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC07154.jpg

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Nice work Alan. where do you get your weatherstrip from??

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Mine dont have any lip on them at all!

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Thanks Alan..
Just curious because it looks like a softer rubber than others i've seen which looks to make it lay flatter and has less memory.

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Where did they go? The rust monster get em'?

There is a guy that can still get a hold of him. If I can remember to have him call him the next time I see him, I will let you know if I find out anything.

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Alan's Classics,
I cant wait to see the finished product. You have really put some time into that truck. I noticed air vents in the dash next to the Glove Box. Are you putting in air conditioning or is that a standard feature on the 65? I have been thinking about putting Air in my Sons truck but at this point im thinking more about him putting in the air. Anyway nice truck.

JRBECK64

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Alan's Classic,
When I saw the picture of the dash it didn't seem quite right. I also have a 63 Shortwide and I knew it didn't look like that one either so that is what left me scratching my head. Anyway I have been thinking about when I restore my 56 Bigwindow Short Step that I would put vintage air in that one. I cant imagine the fab work and time it must have taken to get that dash to fit. I am really new to this bodywork and fab work so when I see people doing this kind of work it really impresses me. My Sons 64 is the 4th Truck I have restored to this point. If I were to write a book on what I have done so far it would be titled (What Not To Do in a Restoration). I will say this, I am learning everytime I do one of these old trucks. One of the biggest things I think I have learned so far is not to get in a hurry and do it right the first time. Look forward to your future posts.
JRBECK64

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Clean rubber installation, Alan. Love this thread - much better than my soap opera.

Mac. :lol:

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You have a Soap Opera Build? :haha:

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Yeah. Unfortunately. :waah:

Mac. :lol:

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nice...i need to re-do my door rubber & was wondering what adhesive to use...the PO had used some some Gorilla Glue, so I'm wondering how much of a PIA that's gonna be to remove

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I use this. Cover both sides lightly, smear it a little with your finger, and let it get tacky then install the weatherstrip. Don't put too much or you will have a mess using out.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/wcs...08001_main.jpg

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Other than the Impala dash lookin' cool. My goal was to make it look factory. If people aren't familiar enough with these old trucks they will never know, unless it is pointed out. Several people have looked at it and didn't know any difference.

Thanks Mac!!

:haha:

I don't have any solvent in mind that would help remove it. I can only imagine how hard and crusty it is. There's easy ways to remove it, but it will take the paint also.

:agree: My picture didn't show the part # Thanks Dennis for taking up my slack. :haha:


I didn't have enough adhesive on it last night. i had to go back around it and put some more.

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I'm here for you buddy :metal:

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Nice work Alan! that orange color is just awesome! Btw I love that picture with the weedeater underneath the cab lol, I can only imagine!

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yeah, i'll have to look again...i think most of it is at the upper portion of the cab...i think i'm gonna have the top painted white anyway, so if it removes the paint that wouldn't be a big deal...it still sucks tho

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You should see the Coon dog do the yard work with it! I think he is training it to use the riding mower to! :lol:
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Couldn't resist Alan, See ya Saturday at the Show.

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:thumbs:

Thanks, the orange looks better in person. The flash shows the real brightness of it for the most part. It's got so much dust on it now the flash doesn't help much.:lol:

Good luck with it. Try thinner or goo gone if you have any. I doubt it will work, but worth a shot.

:haha: Hell, I can't teach it too block sand. It will be late if I make it to the show. Gotta BD party to go too 3-5 PM If I make it down there I will call you.

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Alan I keep trying to give you rep points but it wont let me.

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yeah me too

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Thanks for the effort guys.:metal:

Well I discovered that the headers I bought at the Super chevy show are not Hedmans. I believe they are an Ebay specials. They had info in the box that they were Hedmans. I had the old switch-a-roo pulled on me. I looked at their pic on Hedmans website and look nothing like the ones I have. Mine doesn't even have a metal tag on them saying Hedman like Hedmans do. I guess I got screwed. :sumo: I'm glad that they haven't sold yet, cause I don't want someone else getting screwed. I was hoping to recoup my money so I could apply it to headers that would fit. Here is a LINKY to what I thought I had. They look like they might even fit, but that is what I thought about the junk I bought. All of this added to my mental frustration.

The top pic is the actual Hedman header and the 2nd pic is the junk I have. You can see the metal tag on the left header on the Hedmans.

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Sorry to hear about you header scam, those guys will get theirs!!! I went with the HOOKERS... Fit nice! and I just like saying HOOKER!!

See you at Po BOYS? If this rian could just hold off for an evening:sumo:

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Sorry to hear about that too Alan. I saw another truck that had headers like the one you have and they fit nice. I'll try to find the truck again and let you know what year it is. I too also went with the HOOKERS.

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Well that just sucks Alan sorry to hear about it......What comes around goes around.
I'm sure you will have it figured out in no time.