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**1971Stepside** · 05-27-2003, 05:36 PM

welding that is. I put the primer back on the firewall. Now for some filler and lots of sanding.

griesel72 · 05-27-2003, 05:39 PM

That will look sweet once you get it sanded and painted.

How long did that take you?

**1971Stepside** · 05-27-2003, 05:42 PM

I'm not sure exactly how many hours I have in it, but filling the channel behind the firewall "lip" was a very time consuming task! I'm sure I will think welding and grinding was easy about half way through the sanding!!

I would guess 15 hours or so.....

**1971Stepside** · 05-27-2003, 05:45 PM

are a pain. I worked most of the day Saturday getting the rear support, floor, and corner in.....a big pain

Alexis · 05-27-2003, 05:54 PM

I'm jealous

67 CHEV MAN · 05-27-2003, 08:28 PM

Way to go!!! it feels great when everything comes together... lookin good!!!!

*Randy70C-10* · 05-27-2003, 09:11 PM

Looks like some hard work payin off.

krue · 05-27-2003, 09:54 PM

Looking good so far! Keep us posted!

00droptopSS · 05-27-2003, 10:47 PM

Looks nice. I just fixed the rust in my cowl and I have 7 hours in that. I would hate to do all of that metal work.

**1971Stepside** · 05-28-2003, 02:23 PM

Thanks for the compliments.....

cruzn72 · 05-28-2003, 05:52 PM

Are you still running a heater? If so, is it electric? I would like to get rid of the ugly box on the firewall. Plus I am tired of the core breaking.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-28-2003, 08:33 PM

What did you fill the firewall lip with????

**1971Stepside** · 05-29-2003, 12:38 PM

cruzn72 - I will be running a Vintage Air system with heat. It all fits in the cab and uses factory vent holes and controls.

Frenchblue72 - I took a piece of 8' long 18ga sheet metal and cut it down to .5" and trimmed and cussed and spit until it fit. I then began tacking it on on end and shaping it until I was all the way across. It actually wasn't that bad to get started. It just took awhile to finish because I didn't want to warp it.

This pic shows the initial tack welds....

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-29-2003, 11:29 PM

Damn that look's like a lot of work but I'M sure it look's bad a$$..Look's like I need to save up and finally buy that welder!!!

05-27-2003, 05:36 PM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Finally! Something Finished... welding that is. I put the primer back on the firewall. Now for some filler and lots of sanding. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-27-2003, 05:39 PM	#2
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	That will look sweet once you get it sanded and painted. How long did that take you? __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

05-27-2003, 05:42 PM	#3
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	I'm not sure exactly how many hours I have in it, but filling the channel behind the firewall "lip" was a very time consuming task! I'm sure I will think welding and grinding was easy about half way through the sanding!! I would guess 15 hours or so..... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-27-2003, 05:45 PM	#4
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	the cab corners are a pain. I worked most of the day Saturday getting the rear support, floor, and corner in.....a big pain Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-27-2003, 08:28 PM	#6
67 CHEV MAN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Northern Oklahoma Posts: 276	Way to go!!! it feels great when everything comes together... lookin good!!!! __________________ 71 Cheyenne Swb 400/400 drivetrain. My EBAY Auctions

05-27-2003, 05:54 PM	#5
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,879	I'm jealous

05-27-2003, 09:11 PM	#7
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	Looks like some hard work payin off.

05-27-2003, 09:54 PM	#8
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looking good so far! Keep us posted! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-27-2003, 10:47 PM	#9
00droptopSS 2.5/4 on 20's Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Shreveport, LA Posts: 392	Looks nice. I just fixed the rust in my cowl and I have 7 hours in that. I would hate to do all of that metal work. __________________ 62 C/10 SWB. Currently in ground up resto. Big back window cab, V8, auto. My wife's grandfather's truck. 1965 Mustang Vert - Shelby Clone 2005 Dodge SRT-10 My Old 72 SWB

05-28-2003, 02:23 PM	#10
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Thanks for the compliments..... __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-28-2003, 05:52 PM	#11
cruzn72 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 99	Are you still running a heater? If so, is it electric? I would like to get rid of the ugly box on the firewall. Plus I am tired of the core breaking. __________________ http://photos.yahoo.com/cruzn72@pacbell.net

05-28-2003, 08:33 PM	#12
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	What did you fill the firewall lip with???? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-29-2003, 12:38 PM	#13
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	answers cruzn72 - I will be running a Vintage Air system with heat. It all fits in the cab and uses factory vent holes and controls. Frenchblue72 - I took a piece of 8' long 18ga sheet metal and cut it down to .5" and trimmed and cussed and spit until it fit. I then began tacking it on on end and shaping it until I was all the way across. It actually wasn't that bad to get started. It just took awhile to finish because I didn't want to warp it. This pic shows the initial tack welds.... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

05-29-2003, 11:29 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Damn that look's like a lot of work but I'M sure it look's bad a$$..Look's like I need to save up and finally buy that welder!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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