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**70cst** · 08-18-2010, 10:01 AM

The picture below is a picture of the bed that was on the Circuit Rider when I purchased her in 2000. Needless to say the bed was replaced. Then the thought came to me...lets see some of your worst rust nightmares.

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72BlckButy · 08-18-2010, 02:29 PM

What no after shot?

1LoC10 · 08-18-2010, 02:36 PM

Heres mine

**70cst** · 08-18-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 70cst

The picture below is a picture of the bed that was on the Circuit Rider when I purchased her in 2000. Needless to say the bed was replaced. Then the thought came to me...lets see some of your worst rust nightmares.

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1stchevy · 08-18-2010, 08:13 PM

I wanna see more before & after pics.

Rat Bastid · 08-18-2010, 08:42 PM

here ya go

**70cst** · 08-18-2010, 08:46 PM

The reason for this post is to give others ideas to what can be fixed when it comes to rust?

72BlckButy · 08-19-2010, 02:59 PM

What a transformation!

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Originally Posted by 70cst

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1LoC10 · 08-18-2010, 08:59 PM

or replaced...lol

thepedaler · 08-18-2010, 09:02 PM

Rat....love the keystone 30 pack in the background....

**70cst** · 08-18-2010, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by thepedaler

Rat....love the keystone 30 pack in the background....

Good eye...

CUSHE63 · 08-18-2010, 09:42 PM

My Truck:

**70cst** · 08-18-2010, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

My Truck:

Impressive body work...

oldblue1968chevy · 08-18-2010, 10:01 PM

dang..I gave up on mine,,too much rust

Zoomin · 08-18-2010, 10:37 PM

Cowl panel was a nice surprise once the fenders came off. The area down by the air vent was gon on both sides. Can't find the pics of that right now.

CUSHE63 · 08-18-2010, 11:34 PM

More from the same truck...

Zoomin · 08-19-2010, 12:32 AM

Nice work, cush!

basemodel67 · 08-19-2010, 02:15 AM

What is this "rust" thing you speak of?

Out here in Cali we don't see too many eaten to that extent... unless they came from another state!

67ChevyRedneck · 08-19-2010, 02:24 AM

I'd post pics of my bird, but I don't want to start crying again...

My truck had very little rust (Texas then South Carolina truck). I am from NY though, so I've seen my share of rotten trucks. Yuk. My little s10 is 11 years old and looks brand new underneath, I love the south

72shortstep · 08-19-2010, 02:45 AM

I want Cushe on my team, haha. I hope I find some metal working skills when I start tearing into mine.

sanford66 · 08-19-2010, 03:33 AM

I agree, very nice work Cushe63! You're braver than i am. I would have probly thrown in the towel on that cab! It looks great. Joseph

mrein3 · 08-19-2010, 07:55 AM

These aren't very detailed pictures. This is the very first externally noticable welding job I did after I purchased a welding machine.

Folks that still have their original rockers should note that there is no paint inside of the factory rockers. They WILL rust. It may take longer in the driest parts of the desert but they are all destined to look like my before shot some day.

Modern cars have much better systems to prevent this but back when these were made the steel wasn't galvanized and if you couldn't hit it with paint as it came down the line, it didn't get paint.

Long story short, after you put your new rockers on, get some paint or epoxy primer in there!

1stchevy · 08-19-2010, 04:37 PM

All the after pics look great. Nice work indeed.

**70cst** · 08-20-2010, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 1stchevy

All the after pics look great. Nice work indeed.

My bed was replaced...not repaired. It was beyond repair.

bigrigpardo · 12-18-2010, 07:57 PM

did u get a new floor or a new bed. is it aftermarket??

08-18-2010, 10:01 AM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	From rust to? The picture below is a picture of the bed that was on the Circuit Rider when I purchased her in 2000. Needless to say the bed was replaced. Then the thought came to me...lets see some of your worst rust nightmares. [ __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-18-2010, 02:29 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: From rust to? What no after shot? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: From rust to? I wanna see more before & after pics.

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Rat Bastid Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: sumner wa. Posts: 158	Re: From rust to? here ya go Attached Images

08-18-2010, 08:46 PM	#7
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: From rust to? The reason for this post is to give others ideas to what can be fixed when it comes to rust? __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

08-18-2010, 08:59 PM	#9
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: From rust to? or replaced...lol __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

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thepedaler Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2	Re: From rust to? Rat....love the keystone 30 pack in the background....

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08-18-2010, 10:37 PM	#15
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: From rust to? Cowl panel was a nice surprise once the fenders came off. The area down by the air vent was gon on both sides. Can't find the pics of that right now. Attached Images __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-18-2010, 11:34 PM	#16
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: From rust to? More from the same truck... Attached Images

08-19-2010, 12:32 AM	#17
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: From rust to? Nice work, cush! __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-19-2010, 02:15 AM	#18
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: From rust to? What is this "rust" thing you speak of? Out here in Cali we don't see too many eaten to that extent... unless they came from another state! __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

08-19-2010, 02:24 AM	#19
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: From rust to? I'd post pics of my bird, but I don't want to start crying again... My truck had very little rust (Texas then South Carolina truck). I am from NY though, so I've seen my share of rotten trucks. Yuk. My little s10 is 11 years old and looks brand new underneath, I love the south __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 08-19-2010 at 02:24 AM.



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08-19-2010, 02:45 AM	#20
72shortstep lovin' the lowcountry Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Moncks Corner, SC Posts: 138	Re: From rust to? I want Cushe on my team, haha. I hope I find some metal working skills when I start tearing into mine. __________________ Chris 29461 72 SWB stepside 71 SWB stepside DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT!

08-19-2010, 03:33 AM	#21
sanford66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everest Ks Posts: 749	Re: From rust to? I agree, very nice work Cushe63! You're braver than i am. I would have probly thrown in the towel on that cab! It looks great. Joseph __________________ 1970 Chevelle Nomad station wagon 1966 C-10 lwb,250-six,granny 4speed 1966 C-10 lwb,factory A/C,Custom Cab 1954 Delray 2-door sedan [rat rod project]

08-19-2010, 07:55 AM	#22
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,253	Re: From rust to? These aren't very detailed pictures. This is the very first externally noticable welding job I did after I purchased a welding machine. Folks that still have their original rockers should note that there is no paint inside of the factory rockers. They WILL rust. It may take longer in the driest parts of the desert but they are all destined to look like my before shot some day. Modern cars have much better systems to prevent this but back when these were made the steel wasn't galvanized and if you couldn't hit it with paint as it came down the line, it didn't get paint. Long story short, after you put your new rockers on, get some paint or epoxy primer in there! Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

08-19-2010, 04:37 PM	#23
1stchevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Randleman, NC Posts: 785	Re: From rust to? All the after pics look great. Nice work indeed.

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bigrigpardo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NEW MILFORD NJ Posts: 1,453	Re: From rust to? did u get a new floor or a new bed. is it aftermarket??

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