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Well here we go again.
Sat all winter so just getting started on next truck.
71 c-10
Did the frame last fall swapped 5lug onto 68 frame cause the 71 frame was totally rusted.
I guess so is the cab but getting started anway.
Got the floors backfloors rockers and cab supports cut out and new welded in.
Need to get it sanded down this week and go from there.
anyway here the picsbefore and after

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Here's the new panels

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Also got the radiator support blasted and por15 on it

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before anyone asks the black on the welds is just por 15. hate to have all my new welds start rusting as it will probably be out in rain couple of times before I can get sanding

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Looks good, you gotta love that expanding foam, aorund here it is used for backing to spread bondo...:rolleyes:

Rg

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looks good... how long did it take you to do the rockers and floor panels? I am trying to gauge my bodyguys time... thanks

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Very impressive! Great job.

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Hell, that makes me feel a lot better about the state of my floor and rockers! Nice work.

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does the cab stay straight without extensive bracing? I know my doors move up and down now while driving. I figure it is due to the rockers being badly rusted.
it sure looks good. I envy you and your ability to get out in the shop.

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Very nice work :D

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This is exactly what I am needing to do to my cab. How many man hours did it take?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194698

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:metal: makes me feel better too :D

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Superior quality metalwork. Is it best to do floors and rockers before cab braces or vice versa? My hats off to ya!

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YES, awesome. at least i didn't find any foam, even my dad thinks that stuff works, that's rediculous.

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Looks like you got the speed holes repaired pretty well..

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Nice Work! Looking forward to more progress and pics!

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Wow, wish I had the talent to do that. Looks great !!! If I buy the beer can I come down and watch ??

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looks good, how about the radiator support i cant find a good price anywhere

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Thanks guys
Redneckdds and 72swb4me so far I have a couple of weekends invested to tear out and replace
I have only done this a couple of times now so my progress is slower than a bodyman would be
68c15 I didn't brace anything but did mount doors on before welding rockers to check for fit.
Mrblackburnjr I do the floor supports last as they bolt up to the inner rockers which is part of the floor panel so it needed to be in first.
Green Machine you can come down anytime if you have beer. Course then it is probably a 4 weekend process !

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nice job....dont you just love standing back and looking at the results. Thats the best part of metal work IMHO.

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cool!, thanks for the tips. what if I make a mock door out of square tube? then I would be able to see inside and work through it.

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For me it is better to sit here and look at his results. It is a whole lot less work then getting my fat a$$ up and working in my own shop!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

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Gotta love new metal - you did a great job.