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That is one very cool 6, oh ya.

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Got a couple of things done today. Fixed a mistake I had made on the front suspension and started to weld things up. Just about then I ran out of wire. Changed the spool and couldn't weld worth a $hit. Got that sorted out and made out ok. Got my front shock brackets welded in and welded the shock brackets on the rear.

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Looking Good. Did you get the easy grind wire yet?

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Looks nice.
Kim

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

No, but thanks for reminding me. I'll pick it up this weekend and let you know how well it works.

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Thanks, Kim. I'll be studying your bodywork threads real soon, as I will be shifting into that phase as soon as I get the chassis on the ground.

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Looking good. Make sure you post a lot of pics of chassis. Eager minds want to know!

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Turns out I had made a mistake on the wire. My friend told me today that the wire he had mentioned to me was Silicon Bronze. Now I have to read up on it and decide whether I want to try it. He tells me using it doesn't warp the sheet metal as easily and it hammers very well. Trouble is I use 75/25 argon mix in both bottles and I must use 100% argon for the Silicon Bronze. This means I won't be trying it for a couple of weeks as one of my bottles is full and the other is 1/3rd full. :cool:

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Thanks Shadow. I'll make sure I do that.;)

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I did a little (heavy on the little) more work on the crown molding removal. I think I like the look. I guess I had better like it, because there's no turning back now. I think it will make the rear window look more centered vertically. I will take the peak off the face of the window frame (door) and remove the rest of the gutter and crown on the weekend to match it all up. I bought a Uni Spotter kit and 500 studs the other day. It will be interesting to see how many studs I use up trying to smooth it all out.:lol:

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Looking good.
That's going to be a ton of work to remove the peak.
Kim

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Um....why didn't you tell me that before I started. :lol: It's nothing compared to some of the mods you have done.

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Very little progress lately. However, I did find time to remove the crown molding from the drivers door.

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

You're getting there.
Kim

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Chevette, looking good. I love the little changes. They are the ones everybody knows somethings different but can not point it out. Keep chopping.

Shannon

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Great thread....Your doing great work...I will be back for sure
Nice to see someone so close to me doing such great work and I look forward to seeing it driving around

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Thanks for the kind words. I've been following your build, and it's very impressive. You'll be driving yours way before I get mine on the road.
BTW.........."Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away". Is that 45 mins before or after the new bridge is open? :lol: Are you in the Abby?

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

That crown molding is a lot of work isn't it, nice job.

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Thanks man..
I hope my harness shows up friday ....and if it does I should be ready to fire next week...fingers crossed . That new bridge is a mess....I am glad I don't go into town often anymore......and ya you can put me down for Abby. Your truck is going to be killer when it's done you have done some great work.

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Got the cab back off and started welding up the frame. I will use the shop crane hoist to lift the frame/frame table up for the tougher welds. My overhead welding skills are................not that good.:lol:

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Got a bit more done on the crown molding removal/replacement. I should have the other side done in a day or two, then do some dinging and dolly-ing. Got to watch how you say that.;)

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Chevette, looks great. It will be one smooth looking truck. Great job. I love all the subtle changes.

Shannon

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Looks like your making good progress.
Kim

Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC
 

Great work.

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I got a bit more done on the chassis. Built and installed the cross brace. It ought to hold the frame rails steady.