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Groyd · 06-04-2010, 06:39 PM

I picked up a 1951 Chevy 5-window for a decent price just to learn "how to build a truck," about a year ago. I've never welded or done any body work. All I've done is read a lot of posts. Decided to go the S-10 route. It's been a lot more expensive and time consuming than I thought.

Went with the EZ-Chassis Swap Since I could never fabricate something like this. As simple as it is, it still took us a couple of weekends to get it all on the frame. Like I said, I've never welded so my dad is teaching me as we go.

Previous owner literally poured concrete in the drivers cab corner to fill the rusted holes. I had to chisel it out. Went ahead and had the cab media blasted.

Sprayed some etching primer.

Now we're in way over our heads cutting out the cab corners. We're trying to lip weld them because it is supposedly easier. I got the corners tac welded in place and we couldn't get the door to fit and had to take it off. Any helpful suggestions are appreciated. Keep in mind that I'm a novice with minimal tools/experience.

I'll be slow with updates, because we are slow with our work

Thanks.

06-04-2010, 06:39 PM	#1
Groyd Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 393	Amateur Build In Progress I picked up a 1951 Chevy 5-window for a decent price just to learn "how to build a truck," about a year ago. I've never welded or done any body work. All I've done is read a lot of posts. Decided to go the S-10 route. It's been a lot more expensive and time consuming than I thought. Went with the EZ-Chassis Swap Since I could never fabricate something like this. As simple as it is, it still took us a couple of weekends to get it all on the frame. Like I said, I've never welded so my dad is teaching me as we go. Previous owner literally poured concrete in the drivers cab corner to fill the rusted holes. I had to chisel it out. Went ahead and had the cab media blasted. Sprayed some etching primer. Now we're in way over our heads cutting out the cab corners. We're trying to lip weld them because it is supposedly easier. I got the corners tac welded in place and we couldn't get the door to fit and had to take it off. Any helpful suggestions are appreciated. Keep in mind that I'm a novice with minimal tools/experience. I'll be slow with updates, because we are slow with our work Thanks. Last edited by Groyd; 05-18-2011 at 11:35 PM.