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My water pump is 2 inch as is the radiator, I use the exhaust preheater hose and form a shape that works and then go to the parts house and see, my issue is the parts houses here suck...and I have to drive 15 miles to the good one, will let you know what I find

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Looks like the lean to is going to be a good idea. ;) looks like it will last forever. What's the snow load 250lbs/psf:lol:

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Looking good alan. How long you think till its mobile and drivable?

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Allan that top pic looks correct, those are sold as a pair and fit the outer fenders, I ordered both inner and outer fender seals, the inner comes as one piece and you cut to fit, on my 65 those outer fender seals had staples holding them on the fender looks like they may have pulled the wrong part

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The preheater hose is a good idea.

:thumbs: 250 maybe ;)

I'd like to fire it by summer. Thanks

Is there any seals that hang down off the inner fender next to the frame rail? I didn't take good pics during teardown. Thanks

Decided to start welding on the fenders. They are a lot easier than the bedsides.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC03628.jpg

I used a Lincoln 135 gas welder that Shannon brought over. It welded really nice.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC03630.jpg

After welding

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC03629.jpg

Grinding the bulk of the weld with a 3M 1991 stone.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC03633.jpg

After final grind with a 3" roloc

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC03634.jpg

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That looks good on the fenders. I did that to mine that last time it was painted. I thought that it really looked much better after it was done.

I wish I was home to work on mine, the weather back home has been in the 70's. I have been over in Austria and Italy since the 15th for work. It is about 10:40 am here and it is 3:40 am back home...

You're getting closer to completion.!!

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I dont remember ever seeing a inner fender to frame seal.
those ones you have pictured attach to the rear fender brace inbetween it and the cab.
they help hold water and dirt in there so your brace can rust out:lol: -just kidding-
I seem to remember them being attached to a seperate piece of metal , I will see if I have one off and get a pic for you.

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I like that idea. Thanks for making more work for me, but looks easy to do. :lol:

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I think you are missing these:
they are what the flat rubber staples to.

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Does anyone make those braces that hold the fender to cab rubbers? Mine are gone and want to stop the dirt and rocks from hitting my door.

Thanks

Aaron

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Alan, those inner fender seals do not hang down, the seal slips on to the contact edge of the inners that make contact with the firewall, I don't have any good pics, but before I tore mine down you could see the seals pushing out from time.

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That's a long comute to go to work. :lol: Thanks, have a safe trip back home.

Thanks for the info Jon. I vaguely remember something being there.

Anytime, I like seeing you work. :lol:

Yep I remember them now, but I don't remember if I saved them. Thanks for the help.

I haven't seen them yet, but I haven't looked for them either.

I remember mine being stapled. I'm trying to figure out how to reattach them. I'm also thinking using a C shaped weatherstrip off of a late model trunk. Then just cut to fit and push it on. Just my mind thinking out of the box.

Trimmed the repop fenders where the cowl extension was hitting. I also welded up the other fender tonight.

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Make a piece of metal to cover it, and use screws to attach it instead of the staples. Just an idea. I want to see you work more too. :lol:

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I tell you what, sir... I've read all 116 pages of this build and it has been a real inspiration to my personal build. (1965 lwb). I'm sure mine, or I know mine, wont turn out anywhere near as good as yours but an inspiration none the less...Great build and great color, mine will be orange as well.

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That's a thought. Thanks for the input. I'm trying to catch up too all you do. ;)

That was a lot of reading. :lol: Some of it was BS, but most has truck content including what not to do. :haha: Thanks for burning your first post on my build. Welcome aboard. You gonna start a build soon?

A little progress last night. Finished up the other fender and started welding on the GMC hood. It was hard to get started on it. It's a really nice hood. There's no turning back now. I started weldeding about a 1" at a time, but it warped a tad bit. I back my welds down to 1/2". It will also depend on how hot your welder is. This was a 110 welder. First I cleaned the gap of all paint or at least as much as I could. I'm almost 1/2 way done with it now.

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It's hard to have patience. Take your time. I was already going to do the same thing. Glad your doing it first so I can learn from your mistakes. Not that you make any. :lol:

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Alan -You are an inspiration. And you still have some hair
But the closer I get to starting the body work on the 64 , the more worried I get. It has been over 20 years since I last spread Bondo, and I know things and products have improved since "back in the day".
Do you have any suggestions or books to re-learn body work and especially metal preparation using the new products?
I know the old skills will come back, but I would kinda like to avoid screwin things up if possible.
Bubba

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Your funny, all mistakes are posted here to help others not to repeat my misfortunes. ;)

Thanks Bubba, your an inspiration as well. Yours is running. You say you've done body work before. It's like riding a bike. Techniques are pretty much the same for fillers. Yes the chemicals have gotten better. The best advice is to read the label of the product you are using. The manufacturer knows the product more than anyone. If you have a specific question hit me up. I will try to help. If you think you might screw something up just start in a small spot until you get back in the saddle. That way product waste will be minimal. ;)

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Okay Alan Question Time!! I remember you prefer Evercoat Rage.. What is the difference between the Rage, Rage gold and Xtreme and Quantam and Z-grip ? What is the best one to use and how do you choose?? Back in the day Bondo was the only choice.

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Yes Alan you did . Other searchs around the internet show lots of guys prefer Gold for the heavier and vertical work and extreme for the finish work and spot putty/Glaze. Summer Heat is not an issue right now , It is way below freezing here tonight . I will wait until warmer days before starting the body work.
I think I will start with the Gold since a lot will end up on the floor.
Thanks again Alan

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Hey guys, I had just asked the same questions about a month ago. After I went down to carquest and saw the price of the rage filler for 60 dollars, I instead bought the 3M body filler for 30 dollars. Im no body man plus im not building a show truck, only a weekend cruiser. I have used it a few times so far and seems to spread pretty good with no pinholes. If anyone has had any issues with this filler please let me know, thanks. Thats my .02

my build thread 64 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=439559

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Here's a pic of the guru at work. I knew how to remove paint by sanding it, but apparently Alan prefers the "set a fire to it and remove it method".:lol:


http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...1/IMG_0631.jpg

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:lol::lol: I use the same method to get rid of bondo.:devil:

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I used the same method (sorta of...a welder) to get rid of 6 inches of hair:uhmk::banghead::dohh:

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I've been working on a '65 c10 lwb all winter, doing body work when I can get the garage warm enough..lol. It's coming along pretty well, I guess, I'm waiting for the engine to get back from the builder this week so thats more good progress. Remember ONE THING AT A TIME IS PROGRESS. That saying keeps me going...lol.

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Guru........:haha:

:metal:

Please explain. :lol:

I'm glad my "One thing at a time is progress" helps. I tend to forget it sometimes. :lol:

Do you know how to create your own build? If you have questions please ask. We all like to see other trucks being worked on.

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Allen I just spent the better part of three days here in your build thread, I am in ah and find myself at a total loss of words GEAT WORK!!!!:metal:
I have started reading because I have got two 64s that I need to replace floors and door sills on and got way more than I bargained for not just how to dos that will help me on my trucks but some positive life lessons as well Thank You
I will be eagerly waiting every update to see what you are up to next:truck:
now I must do something constructive :uhmk:

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Just noticed that "Alan's Classic" is now listed in the moderator section!
Thank you!!
Now you have an official reason to spend lots of time online!!:metal:

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Thanks taskforce, your probably more familiar with my truck than I am at the moment. I have PADD "Project attention Defeciet Disorder" :haha: I can't stay focused on any one thing. My goal in the near future is to button up the engine, get the glass in, finish the bed, hood and fenders.

What have I gotten myself into. J/K ;) My wife ask me last night when I told her "Does that mean you will be on the computer even more now." :waah: I just want to give back to a great Forum. :metal:

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:lol:
Like I can focus on any one thing I have two 64s one GMC and one Chevy then there is two 56s one GMC and one Chevy then a 57 Chevy and a 71 Chevy. That is three two tons, one one and a half ton, and one one ton and they are all dump trucks. You see I not only have many they are big:lol: You can see the 56 here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...335636&page=17posting #412 it is a work in progress. The 64 GMC is kind of a rust bucket but has pretty much all new drive train I use it to pull a 12 ton equipment trailer and a 14,000 lbs mini excavator around, The 64 Chevy is a just started project, the 71 is the first I started but got put on the back burner in fact I think I am going to pull the dump box off and turn it in to a slammed dually pickup, I have been thinking about using step side fenders and a fleet side box to build a never offered but factory looking dually box. The 57 Chevy and the 56 GMC are pretty much parts trucks that I am ready to remove all useable parts from and scrap the rest to help fund the others.
So you think you have PADD:dohh:

BTW Keep watching although you have some pretty big shoes to fill and I am not even going to try I will be starting a build thread for my 64 C60 soon I hope:mm:

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I'd say you are ate up with PADD. :lol: I'm just trying to concentrate on one project now. There isn't enough time in the day for any others. ;)

Slowing down at work some. Also found out they will be renovating our bodyshop in a few months. That means I need to get it done and out of there before the contractors show up. Blocked some on it today.

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Needed somthing to get you going.:lol::lol:

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Now I have a deadline. So to speak. ;)

I'm thinking about squaring these edges off what do y'all think. The more I look at it the more I need to do it. Or am I just being anal? :lol: Most will not even notice it when looking at it. I've spent a lot of time looking at it while making it and sanding it. :lol: Getting it smooth on the lower inner corners where it is attached to the inner bedside is a PITA.

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I think it would look cleaner if it was squared off.

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Is'nt it covered by the wood? If it is then your way to anal, but do it anyway. :lol:

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Yeah what Dave said??? Square it off or round it off. Looks like factory the way it is now. Which is good too.

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No, it sits on top of the wood.

Thanks for the reinforcement. Something else to do. Yeah!!


Wiped the front of the fenders and ground the hood. While sanding the fender I noticed I didn't weld all the way around. You'd think as long as I have been doing this it wouldn't happen. Oh well.

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Hood looks nice. I'm still sanding on mine.;)

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I thought you already had your hood done? Guess I was wrong..Looking good Alan
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