New rocker panels and front cab supports installed (pics) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jugernot · 12-01-2004, 09:07 PM

Finally making some progress on the cab. The new NOS rockers and repro front cab supports are install. Drip rail shaved and replaced with 1/4 inch round bar. Gas filler neck closed up. The cab is now being blasted and primed.

68w/sbc406 · 12-01-2004, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jugernot

Drip rail shaved and replaced with 1/4 inch round bar.

got a close up of this???

jugernot · 12-01-2004, 09:15 PM

Here are a couple more pics. Once the cab in on the frame and the door rehung, the shaven drip rail will be completed.

*Randy70C-10* · 12-01-2004, 09:27 PM

That's awesome work!!

PICKMUP · 12-01-2004, 10:59 PM

What are you blasting with? It looks like sand? That gives a great surface for primer to stick to and takes off all the old rust & filler.

jugernot · 12-01-2004, 11:14 PM

I am not sure what the blast shop is using, it kind of a pink color. I know it is not sand.

oldschooloutlaw · 12-01-2004, 11:33 PM

cool,just got done with my bothers cab floor,all four cab supports,rockers,cab corners.A lot more work than everybody thinks

SLS · 12-02-2004, 12:28 PM

Looks GREAT!!! I wish mine were that far along. Good Work!

The blasting media might be Aluminum Oxide. I use it on my project and it works great. It is a darker 'maroon-ish/red' color out of the container...but once it gets blasted for one or two rounds it takes on a pinkish color as it breaks down. It costs quite a bit more than sand...but it gets the job done nice and quick...and I can usually get 3 to 4 cycles out of it before it becomes too fine to work well.

Keep up the fantastic work!

GreyHoundSteve · 12-02-2004, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by oldschooloutlaw

cool,just got done with my bothers cab floor,all four cab supports,rockers,cab corners.A lot more work than everybody thinks

True that. I THOUGHT my cab was in pretty decent shape but it spent two weeks getting the body work done. My drip rail was horrible and i needed new rockers, cab corners, floor patchs, gas filler filled and frenched antenna filled. Definately a process not to be underestimated.

67ChevyC10Stepside · 12-02-2004, 01:10 PM

should just leave the rail shaved.

chevman-67 · 12-02-2004, 01:42 PM

man does that look familier!!did all mine some time ago and now is complete thank god! but yours is looking great as well keep up the good work!

12-01-2004, 09:07 PM	#1
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	New rocker panels and front cab supports installed (pics) Finally making some progress on the cab. The new NOS rockers and repro front cab supports are install. Drip rail shaved and replaced with 1/4 inch round bar. Gas filler neck closed up. The cab is now being blasted and primed. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

12-01-2004, 09:15 PM	#3
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	Here are a couple more pics. Once the cab in on the frame and the door rehung, the shaven drip rail will be completed. Attached Images __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

12-01-2004, 10:59 PM	#5
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,143	What are you blasting with? It looks like sand? That gives a great surface for primer to stick to and takes off all the old rust & filler. __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

12-01-2004, 11:14 PM	#6
jugernot Life, Be In It..... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Novato, California Posts: 1,498	I am not sure what the blast shop is using, it kind of a pink color. I know it is not sand. __________________ Project Name: LEMON DROP. Reconstruction started "December 2000". Projected completion date "Who knows" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200082

12-02-2004, 01:10 PM	#10
67ChevyC10Stepside Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Butler PA Posts: 3,034	should just leave the rail shaved. __________________ 67 c-10, 400 SB, TH350, 4.10 gears, Blazer tank,camaro tach, sidemarker fuel fill (soon) WTB: stepside parts, 67 front end parts, 67 small window cab. posi for 3.73 or 4.10 for 12 bolt and 10 bolt.

12-01-2004, 09:27 PM	#4
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That's awesome work!!

12-01-2004, 11:33 PM	#7
oldschooloutlaw Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Last big town in KY before the VA Line Posts: 66	cool,just got done with my bothers cab floor,all four cab supports,rockers,cab corners.A lot more work than everybody thinks

12-02-2004, 12:28 PM	#8
SLS Finish the'71..or bust! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nashville, TN. Posts: 441	Looks GREAT!!! I wish mine were that far along. Good Work! The blasting media might be Aluminum Oxide. I use it on my project and it works great. It is a darker 'maroon-ish/red' color out of the container...but once it gets blasted for one or two rounds it takes on a pinkish color as it breaks down. It costs quite a bit more than sand...but it gets the job done nice and quick...and I can usually get 3 to 4 cycles out of it before it becomes too fine to work well. Keep up the fantastic work!

12-02-2004, 01:42 PM	#11
chevman-67 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: quebec canada Posts: 135	man does that look familier!!did all mine some time ago and now is complete thank god! but yours is looking great as well keep up the good work! __________________ gm's are #1 1967 chevrolet short step 1988 chev 4x4 1/2 ton 1989 gmc 1/2 ton 1991 chev 1/2 ton 4x4 1993 Jeep grand cherokee 4x4 And yes a 94 Ford Mustang.



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