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Rascal_one2001 · 02-26-2007, 06:00 PM

I just noticed that I really screwed up a couple weeks ago when I was working on my cab but then switched my attention to my frame and now I just saw that when i put my cab corners and rockers in I didnt check any of the measurements or put a door on it to double check it and it is all welded in and molded already. The rockers need to be removed and new ones put in since the rockers and cab corners are about 3/8-1/2 inch to high in the rear section. I can't belive im suck a D.A. I just wanted to let every one know how stupid I am.

1969k10stepside · 02-26-2007, 06:01 PM

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2007, 06:09 PM

measure twice... cut twice.

**special-K** · 02-26-2007, 06:22 PM

I`m stoopid,too.Live and learn.You won`t do it again.

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2007, 06:28 PM

Don't say that so fast Tim... you KNOW as soon as you say that... DOH!

**special-K** · 02-26-2007, 06:58 PM

I was talkin`about him.I`ve made my best mistakes the second or third time

.I`m being careful with women,though.I`ve had two hotties since my wife left.They`re both history for not being straight with me.
Do yourself a favor,Andy.Re-check the leaky m/c thread.

Chevyholic · 02-26-2007, 07:00 PM

My Dad always told me education was expensive, and silly me always thought he was talking about college. Little did I realize at the time that he meant all education. I've made my share of gaffes with my truck and they all cost!

Best of luck on the second cut.

Cheers

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2007, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

Do yourself a favor,Andy.Re-check the leaky m/c thread.

Just read the thread 3 times... what am i looking for?

**jaros44sr** · 02-26-2007, 07:33 PM

Live and learn...

I cut a 2x4 three times the other day and it was still to short..... J.

**special-K** · 02-26-2007, 07:40 PM

Did you read post#8,then post#9?I dunno,it was funny at the time

crazy longhorn · 02-26-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaros44

Live and learn...

I cut a 2x4 three times the other day and it was still to short..... J.

, you know, I just did that same thing the other day.....

L

ChevyDude · 02-26-2007, 07:53 PM

I've done similar stuff too...Hard knocks school of Dumb A$$'s!!! Sorry to hear that happened to you.

arkracing · 02-26-2007, 09:58 PM

can you post a picture? - you might be able to fix it without removing the entire rocker by making some pie cuts etc.

maybe if you post a picture - "ebfabman" will have an idea

Longhorn Man · 02-26-2007, 10:05 PM

Sorry Tim, still don't see it.

Rokcrln · 02-26-2007, 10:14 PM

Heck leave it as is and just trim the door bottom to match

My first rookie mistace was welding in a radio bracket on an FJ40 I had when I was 16. I thought it would be cool to put it in the glove box being it was a convertable. So after welding the bracket in place I realized the top of the glove box was the under side of the cowl

Kevin
LFD Inc.

*72CSTC5* · 02-26-2007, 10:25 PM

Thats funny right there about the 2x4. That is why I stay away from wood working. If you cut it short that's it. If you cut metal short you just add some in and presto. You never knew you were there. Post pics of the rocker goof we may be able to offer you a suggestion. It is only metal, it can be fixed.

krue · 02-26-2007, 11:10 PM

My Pop always said a bought lesson is best learned.

Rascal_one2001 · 02-26-2007, 11:17 PM

I'll get a pic tomarrow if I get a chance before work. I'm gonna see if i can grind off my welds and mabe save the brand new rockers and just get the door all lined up the line the rockers to it this time. It was my first time doing rockers other than helping my brother on his 67 but he did most of it when i was hammered so I couldn't remember much other than dropping my side of the cab when putting it back on the chassis. (had it off to do floor supports.)

corn · 02-26-2007, 11:20 PM

B.t.d.t.!

**jaros44sr** · 02-27-2007, 05:30 PM

Hey your lucky, rockers are only 15.00 at Tabco. Could have been a more expensive mistake.... J.

02-26-2007, 06:00 PM	#1
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Man I'm dumb... I just noticed that I really screwed up a couple weeks ago when I was working on my cab but then switched my attention to my frame and now I just saw that when i put my cab corners and rockers in I didnt check any of the measurements or put a door on it to double check it and it is all welded in and molded already. The rockers need to be removed and new ones put in since the rockers and cab corners are about 3/8-1/2 inch to high in the rear section. I can't belive im suck a D.A. I just wanted to let every one know how stupid I am. __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-26-2007, 06:01 PM	#2
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02-26-2007, 06:09 PM	#3
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02-26-2007, 06:28 PM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Man I'm dumb... Don't say that so fast Tim... you KNOW as soon as you say that... DOH!

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Man I'm dumb... I was talkin`about him.I`ve made my best mistakes the second or third time .I`m being careful with women,though.I`ve had two hotties since my wife left.They`re both history for not being straight with me. Do yourself a favor,Andy.Re-check the leaky m/c thread. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-26-2007, 07:00 PM	#7
Chevyholic Will it run today? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 272	Re: Man I'm dumb... My Dad always told me education was expensive, and silly me always thought he was talking about college. Little did I realize at the time that he meant all education. I've made my share of gaffes with my truck and they all cost! Best of luck on the second cut. Cheers __________________ Jaws, the 1971 Chevy Cheyenne Longbed. She's big, grey, and has an insatiable appetite!

02-26-2007, 07:33 PM	#9
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,847	Re: Man I'm dumb... Live and learn... I cut a 2x4 three times the other day and it was still to short..... J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

02-26-2007, 07:40 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Man I'm dumb... Did you read post#8,then post#9?I dunno,it was funny at the time __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-26-2007, 07:53 PM	#12
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Man I'm dumb... I've done similar stuff too...Hard knocks school of Dumb A$$'s!!! Sorry to hear that happened to you. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

02-26-2007, 09:58 PM	#13
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Re: Man I'm dumb... can you post a picture? - you might be able to fix it without removing the entire rocker by making some pie cuts etc. maybe if you post a picture - "ebfabman" will have an idea __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

02-26-2007, 10:05 PM	#14
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Man I'm dumb... Sorry Tim, still don't see it.

02-26-2007, 10:14 PM	#15
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Man I'm dumb... Heck leave it as is and just trim the door bottom to match My first rookie mistace was welding in a radio bracket on an FJ40 I had when I was 16. I thought it would be cool to put it in the glove box being it was a convertable. So after welding the bracket in place I realized the top of the glove box was the under side of the cowl Kevin LFD Inc.

02-26-2007, 10:25 PM	#16
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,522	Re: Man I'm dumb... Thats funny right there about the 2x4. That is why I stay away from wood working. If you cut it short that's it. If you cut metal short you just add some in and presto. You never knew you were there. Post pics of the rocker goof we may be able to offer you a suggestion. It is only metal, it can be fixed.

02-26-2007, 11:10 PM	#17
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02-26-2007, 11:17 PM	#18
Rascal_one2001 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 308	Re: Man I'm dumb... I'll get a pic tomarrow if I get a chance before work. I'm gonna see if i can grind off my welds and mabe save the brand new rockers and just get the door all lined up the line the rockers to it this time. It was my first time doing rockers other than helping my brother on his 67 but he did most of it when i was hammered so I couldn't remember much other than dropping my side of the cab when putting it back on the chassis. (had it off to do floor supports.) __________________ 1985 1500 454, 4l80e, 12 bolt, 5/6 drop, 20s

02-26-2007, 11:20 PM	#19
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Man I'm dumb... B.t.d.t.! Last edited by corn; 02-26-2007 at 11:21 PM.

02-27-2007, 05:30 PM	#20
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,847	Re: Man I'm dumb... Hey your lucky, rockers are only 15.00 at Tabco. Could have been a more expensive mistake.... J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

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