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Just finished blasting and painting the rear frame. I used rustoleum rusty metal primer and semi gloss black. I think it came out good. I do recommend this product for cost cutting. The quarts cost $8.00 each and lay down smooth. The truck is coming together slowly. I also cut out the cab corners and finished putting the engine back together. I had three people stop when I was working on it out side. I also received a ticket for storing my bed in the driveway.

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lookin good. whyd you get a ticket for having the bed in your driveway? thats bs!!!
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I know, I live in a new sub division and there is construction everywhere so I didn't think it would matter. So I have to move it into the garage.

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That's just stupid for the ticket. Nice job

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Your truck is looking good :thumbs:

Are you leaving it mostly stock?

I think that is BS getting a ticket for your bed being in the driveway. I am so glad I don't have to worry about things like that around here......not yet anyway.

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Yes I am planning on stock with little modifications. I will change the wheels and put either a 2 or 3 carb setup on it. I want to do something different than what everybody else does. I wanted to put a v8 and auto but everybody in my area has that. I want to do a 60s theme with a hot strait six. I saw an eposode of gears and he did a strait six with three carbs and it looked kick ass. Thanks for the comments. I moved my bed inside last night so I won't get into trouble.

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Replaced the right cab corner. The left one I messed up and need to get another. Does anybody know the best way to remove the front cab mount/ floor brace? Mine is rusted thru.

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Just replaced the right front cab mount. It took longer than expected. It had a bunch of spot welds. Plus it was harder to do upside down. I finally removed and replace it.

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Wow your resto work looks great!
The motor looks like it is totally back from the dead, and your p-side cab corner looks awesome!

Are you doing all this solo, or do you have some help?
I am also guessing this is not your first project piece.....

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I am doing all myself. I did a 66 when I was in high school (1988) that I found in a farmer's field. I have been a Army Mechanic for 22 yrs and I have been watching all the how to shows like Gears, Trucks, Muscle ca and Overhaulin. I have been wanting a project for a long time and came across this truck. Thanks for the shout out!

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Congrats on your 22 years of service!!
I just rolled over 20 years active last August.

Keep us in pics on your build, this is the fun stuff !!

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Same to you! August is when I hit 22.

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Nice truck

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Lookin good! Nice body work on the cab corner!
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Thanks for the complements. I received the inner fender seals so I am going to replace the inner fenders. If I have time I am going to do the other cab corner. I do not want to get in a hurry because last time I did and I messed it up. I am looking for a good right front fender. I started sanding the front and noticed that it is rusty and dented bad in the front.

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Did more work today. I replaced the left rocker panel. It wasn't as bad as I thought. The hardest part was stretching the panel to get a good fit. I still have to grinding and fill the seam to make it look better. I also fitted my front fenders. For some reason they are not lining up right.


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Great work keep it up

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Your truck build is coming along great! Keep up the great work. Your engine is looking killer now.

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Did more metal work today. Didn't get to finish because the lower part of the right door is rusted thru. So I have to order a patch to finish it.

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Subscribed. It's coming along nicely :)

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looks great- I'm going to have to replace at least the bottom of my door skin eventually- I'm very nervous even thinking about it - your work looks awesome.

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Replaced my left side door skin and lower door panel It came out ok but it's a bout 1/4 off. I still have to adjust it a little.

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Very impressive progress, your truck is coming along nicely. In my youth I always wanted to build a 6 cylinder engine with a 4 barrel and headers, but it never worked out that way. Triple carbs have always provided a better wow factor though. I wish I had your sheet metal skills. Keep up the good work!

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Thanks,
One day I will having look as good as yours. I have been a mechanic in the Army for 22 yrs and just started to get into the body work. While I was in Germany I watched all the how to car shows and learned a little. I wish I were better.This was the first time I did a door skin. It came out ok but it is a 1/4 in off from the left door. How much does the door seal stick out from the sill plate on the bottom? The bottom door is knocked in a little because it was sticking way out. I need to do some more hammering and filling to get the door better. If I didn't have to replace the lower door I think it would have come out better. This is the hardest part of the build so far. Getting the doors right.

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Looking real good keep it up it will pay off in the end

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I think adding to the problem is the fact they didn't fit very well to begin with. Looking at a cab schematic showing how many pieces made up the door jamb (and the whole cab for that matter) it's amazing anything fit on these trucks. Too bad for restorers they didn't have today's level of laser guided robotic assembly when these were designed. I imagine when these were new it was all done by hand with manual clamps, and a buyer just had to hope his truck wasn't assembled on a Monday or Friday!

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I just went out and removed the skin and re adjusted it. It is a little better. When I feill the weld line I will have to make the top body line also.

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I am still debating on how to do mine ,it would have been nice if the door skin had not gotten dented , I would have rolled opened the seem and laid it in , but skin was too far gone , so I suspect I will have it on and off the truck a bunch of times to get it aligned correctly..... looks like you are doing a fine job...

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Did a little work this weekend. The door skin is harder than expected. The repo parts just don't line up good. I have all the body lines matched up except one. The door gaps are real close but I still have to align the door to the upper fender. The front top of the door is in jut a little too much. As you can see the front fender lines up ok with the white front grill support border. I guess I am pleased with the outcome. I still need to do the other side. The doors are the hardest part to get right!

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Looks like your fender hung real nicely.... do you recall who you got it from?

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I got it from classic chevy parts of America. I had to trim some where the upper fender overlaps and widen some holes in the front. it mounted pretty good for an aftermarket part. I have one dent in it in the front that I have to fix.

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I finally put on my front fenders. I thought I would have done this about a month ago. I had to do some adjusting to get it to line up right. Her is what I did.


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Did a little more work this week. I lower control panel and started working on my hood. Still need t paint the interior. I ordered the paint just waiting for it to come in. I cut out two pieces on the right side. I also bought the dent puller from Harbor Freight. It has been working well. I wish i would have bought it sooner so I could have used it on my right side door skin.

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I got that little bad boy too, and was glad to have it!!

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It has already saved time. I wish I would have had it for my right door. I would have pulled the dents instead of replacing the door skin. Which took me along time to fix. I started working on my hood. Rats nest used to be where the rust is. You can see all the stuff that came out of the rear hole.

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Sanded all the rust, primed and jammed the hood today. I also finished the patch work yesterday. Tomorrow I plan on finishing the paint and mounting it to get the lines right and work the dents out. It is getting closer to primer.

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Installed the hood today. I have it aligned pretty good but I still need to do some adjustments. I need to order all the hood cushions because mine were all rotten. Once I put them in I will line it up. Next is body work!

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Nice work man body lines are looking good cant wait to get mine put back together
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Thanks, The lines are the hardest part. I see some lines that not quite right but my wife can't tell. The upper fenders are just in place not bolted. I need the hood pads to get the proper adjustment. i did find out by taking off the sheet metal parts they kid of warp a little. I guess from not being mounted. So there is a little tweaking and bending to get it right. Good luck and can't wait to see your build.

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Looks like good progress to me !!