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Old 09-15-2012, 10:24 AM   #1
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Mark's 66 GMC
I just realized I didn't have a build thread on any of the trucks I was building.

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Old 09-15-2012, 10:32 AM   #2
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Working on the chassis. I scored a 83 C10 for a $100. Jacked the disc brakes, power steering for the 66 and a few trim pieces and a vent window for the dually. Thanks for stealing my radio losers..................
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Old 09-15-2012, 10:38 AM   #3
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More progress. Off to Blast Technology. Came back alot worse than expected. Started epoxy priming all the parts.
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Old 09-15-2012, 10:42 AM   #4
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More metalwork.
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Old 09-15-2012, 10:47 AM   #5
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More rust repair. A few hand made patch panels.
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Old 09-15-2012, 10:53 AM   #6
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More rust repair.
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Old 09-15-2012, 11:03 AM   #7
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Old 09-15-2012, 12:03 PM   #8
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Truck is looking good! Nice metal working skills!
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Old 09-15-2012, 06:13 PM   #9
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Truck is looking good! Nice metal working skills!
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What the...How come everyone's build seems to be progressing faster than mine?
I'm working my butt off over here!!!
Nice truck!
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Old 09-16-2012, 09:49 AM   #11
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What the...How come everyone's build seems to be progressing faster than mine?
I'm working my butt off over here!!!
Nice truck!
I know the feeling.
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Old 09-16-2012, 10:09 AM   #12
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all that metal work looks like what im working with. guess it just takes time and ALOT of patience. great job.what media did you blast the cab with?didnt look that bad in first pictures.also was it always a big window?
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Old 09-16-2012, 11:28 AM   #13
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all that metal work looks like what im working with. guess it just takes time and ALOT of patience. great job.what media did you blast the cab with?didnt look that bad in first pictures.also was it always a big window?
The truck look like it needed the norm. some floor patches, rockers, cab corners. Boy was I wrong..... It had a Dupont Centari can JB Welded to the floor on the pass side.

60-66 is MY favorite body style ever but boy do these thing rust....lots & lots of patience and time.....

If I remember correctly te media was a mix of glass beads, walnut shells, and baking soda. Jim Davis / Blast Technolgies is a genius when it comes to blasting a car but he's spendy.

The truck was highly optioned. Big Back glass, fleetside, 6cyl w/ powerglide.
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Old 09-16-2012, 11:22 AM   #14
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What the...How come everyone's build seems to be progressing faster than mine?
I'm working my butt off over here!!!
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Just keep after it. The internet makes everything look faster than what it is, I've been working on this truck for 2 1/2 years. It took me almost a year to get the customer and a body shop together.
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Old 09-16-2012, 10:11 AM   #15
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Damn, that looks sweet. Heck of a feeling when you get to see it in color.
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Old 09-16-2012, 12:52 PM   #16
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Love the color combo!
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Old 09-17-2012, 06:42 PM   #17
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I picked up the cab and the doors from the body shop today. Brandon & Andrew sprayed some bed liner in the cab. Its from Smart. It turned out super sweet..
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I undercoated the cab and got it back on the chassis. It is amazing how much space 1 truck can take up when its in a million pieces.
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A million pieces is right. Thank Goodness someone invented those "BAPT'S" (Big A**Plastic tubs). When the truck is finished you'll be surprised just how much room you'll have. everytime I put anoth few parts on I can re-organize and move things and empty a =nother tub. Of course this give the wife and kids more space for their stuff.
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Old 06-28-2013, 09:45 AM   #20
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Sorry guys for no updates. The guy who owns the truck has put the brakes on the project for now due to lack of funds. Maybe one day it will get finished.
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This is the first time I’ve seen this build thread. Very impressive fabrication and welding skills. I admire those abilities which I sadly lack. It’s a beautiful truck, too bad it has to be put on hold. Thanks for the update.
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Old 06-28-2013, 12:29 PM   #22
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This is the first time I’ve seen this build thread. Very impressive fabrication and welding skills. I admire those abilities which I sadly lack. It’s a beautiful truck, too bad it has to be put on hold. Thanks for the update.
Thanks a lot. It comes from years of experience and frustration and not being afraid of throwing away something you've spent lots of time on.
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Old 06-28-2013, 07:40 PM   #23
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MAN I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU GUYS THAT HAVE THESE RUSTY TRUCKS AND MAKE THEM LIKE NEW. my truck has some rust in rockers and 3 holes about the size of a pencil eraser on the floor and I am worried about doing patch panels.nice job
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Old 06-29-2013, 07:49 AM   #24
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Great work so far! Keep it up!
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