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Strodder · 03-05-2009, 11:54 PM

I went to Pick A Part today and got a seat from a 91 Chevy truck, and a gas tank from a 77 Blazer. What a ***** it was getting the gas tank out. Everything was rusted, and no air tools. It took me 3 hours to get just the tank out. The seat fits with out any modification. It sits flat on the floor, and looks just about the right height. A lot of work but worth the $50.00 for the seat & $80.00 for the rest. Another score!!

The tank has a hole in it. That's how a Junk Yard empty the gas tanks. No biggy, I'll just weld it up. I got the tank with the sender/pump, and the rock shield too.

Alan's Classic · 03-06-2009, 12:18 AM

Man, you took the fun out of it.

You need to put some seats in like mine.

That seat does fit good that you got today. You gonna run lap belts or ??? Like you said great score.

joe231 · 03-06-2009, 12:32 AM

Nice Score!!
how are you going to clear the tank of fumes before you weld it?

**Captainfab** · 03-06-2009, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by joe231

Nice Score!!
how are you going to clear the tank of fumes before you weld it?

YES do be very careful welding on that gas tank! Even if it doesn't smell that bad the fumes can still ignite. If you need some ideas just ask.

tiggamonsta · 03-06-2009, 03:31 AM

There was a guy at the shop my dad worked at years ago. He had a gas tank that needed to be welded. He set it on top of a 2 inch steel bench, crawled under the bench, lit the torch, and waived it in front of the fill neck.

When the tank fell from the ceiling back onto the bench he had no fumes left in it.

You can inert the tank by filling it with CO2 or Argon gas. That should flush all the gas fumes out, but still be careful.

TimE · 03-06-2009, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tiggamonsta

There was a guy at the shop my dad worked at years ago. He had a gas tank that needed to be welded. He set it on top of a 2 inch steel bench, crawled under the bench, lit the torch, and waived it in front of the fill neck.

When the tank fell from the ceiling back onto the bench he had no fumes left in it.

mneubecker · 03-06-2009, 10:47 AM

I love the look of that seat. It's the first one I've seen that looks darn close to the original style but has the modern benefits. I'm not going for a 100% stock look but want to stay really close to stock. Nice score!

Strodder · 03-06-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Man, you took the fun out of it.

You need to put some seats in like mine.

That seat does fit good that you got today. You gonna run lap belts or ??? Like you said great score.

They had seats like yours there with the console, but the both seat backs were bent. I was going to buy the red 91 60/40 seat, but when I took my wife there to see them she hated that color red. Plus these seats are in better shape. Also they are a simple bolt in. I know that takes all the fun out of it.

I have a lot more challenges left. This is one less. I'm going to run the 91 stock seat belts with the shoulder straps. (maybe)

Strodder · 03-06-2009, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

Nice Score!!
how are you going to clear the tank of fumes before you weld it?

I welded up gas tanks before. First I have to take the sender out. Then if I smell fumes I'll flush it with water, and blow dry it. I don't think there will be any fumes because that hole has been in it for a long time. It gets real hot here in the High Desert, and that should have dried all the fumes out of it. I hope. Worst case I'll hook a hose from a running engine's exhaust pipe while welding it. A quick way would be to throw a match in it. NOT!!!

Strodder · 03-06-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by mneubecker

I love the look of that seat. It's the first one I've seen that looks darn close to the original style but has the modern benefits. I'm not going for a 100% stock look but want to stay really close to stock. Nice score!

I always liked the look of the 91 seat. All the ones I have ever seen seam to hold up really good. Most seats I've seen has the foam collapsed at the outer edge of the seat. Plus they look like tuc n roll. That's how I'm going to have them done when I do the interior. I'm thinking of Red leather like material. But will depend on what color I decide to paint the truck.

4dranch · 03-06-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Thanks Joey.

Love the way the cragars look.
Truck is coming along and coming along Fast.

Just courious, what are your plans if any, with the grill area.
(where the GMC letters were).

Strodder · 03-06-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 4dranch

Love the way the cragars look.
Truck is coming along and coming along Fast.

Just courious, what are your plans if any, with the grill area.
(where the GMC letters were).

Yea the Cragar's look sweet. It's really not coming together as fast as it looks. There's still a lot of time consuming things to do yet.
For the grill I thought of putting black mesh with bullets, or chrome cabinet pull handles. Or maybe a Chevrolet script on the black mesh

MacAttack · 03-06-2009, 07:17 PM

Can’t get over the quality of the pictures (almost as good as my Wal-Mart throw away camera).

Strodder · 03-06-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Can’t get over the quality of the pictures (almost as good as my Wal-Mart throw away camera).

Is that a complement??

MacAttack · 03-09-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Is that a complement??

Just pulling your leg.

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Just pulling your leg.

Strodder
If you read Mac's Thread, Post #206. I think you will understand..I hope.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=299814&page=9

Strodder · 03-09-2009, 11:49 AM

I didn't know how to respond. I'm new here. ...

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 12:28 PM

I know how you fill...

..I have to watch the following members

Jason65
Joe283
Macattack
TIME
Scotts62

Strodder · 03-09-2009, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

I know how you fill...

Jason65
Joe283
Macattack
TIME
Scotts62

How do you fill???

Strodder · 03-09-2009, 12:50 PM

See I have a sense of hummer too.

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

See I have a sense of hummer too.

Looks like I have a new list

Alan
Jason65
Joe283
Macattack
Scotts62
Strodder
TIME

Strodder · 03-09-2009, 01:08 PM

With a face like this I better be on the list.

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 01:40 PM

joe231 · 03-09-2009, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

I know how you fill...

..I have to watch the following members

Jason65
Joe283
Macattack
TIME
Scotts62

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

Looks like I have a new list

Jason65
Joe283
Macattack
TIME
Scotts62
Strodder

I got my eyes on you 4D

edit......wait.......I thought I made the list but..........who is joe283??????????

4dranch · 03-09-2009, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

who is joe283??????????

Your evil twin

My bad,, I don't know where that came from...mayby it'e the 52 points I gave you..

03-05-2009, 11:54 PM	#76
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I went to Pick A Part today and got a seat from a 91 Chevy truck, and a gas tank from a 77 Blazer. What a *** it was getting the gas tank out. Everything was rusted, and no air tools. It took me 3 hours to get just the tank out. The seat fits with out any modification. It sits flat on the floor, and looks just about the right height. A lot of work but worth the $50.00 for the seat & $80.00 for the rest. Another score!! The tank has a hole in it. That's how a Junk Yard empty the gas tanks. No biggy, I'll just weld it up. I got the tank with the sender/pump, and the rock shield too. __________________ Dennis Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 KUSTOM RIDES FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT**

03-06-2009, 12:18 AM	#77
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Man, you took the fun out of it. You need to put some seats in like mine. That seat does fit good that you got today. You gonna run lap belts or ??? Like you said great score. __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

03-06-2009, 12:32 AM	#78
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Nice Score!! how are you going to clear the tank of fumes before you weld it? __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 03-06-2009 at 12:32 AM.

03-06-2009, 03:31 AM	#80
tiggamonsta Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Creek, TX Posts: 167	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up There was a guy at the shop my dad worked at years ago. He had a gas tank that needed to be welded. He set it on top of a 2 inch steel bench, crawled under the bench, lit the torch, and waived it in front of the fill neck. When the tank fell from the ceiling back onto the bench he had no fumes left in it. You can inert the tank by filling it with CO2 or Argon gas. That should flush all the gas fumes out, but still be careful.

03-06-2009, 10:47 AM	#82
mneubecker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: paola ks Posts: 30	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I love the look of that seat. It's the first one I've seen that looks darn close to the original style but has the modern benefits. I'm not going for a 100% stock look but want to stay really close to stock. Nice score!

03-06-2009, 07:17 PM	#88
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Can’t get over the quality of the pictures (almost as good as my Wal-Mart throw away camera). __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

03-09-2009, 11:49 AM	#92
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I didn't know how to respond. I'm new here. ... __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-09-2009, 12:28 PM	#93
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I know how you fill... ..I have to watch the following members Jason65 Joe283 Macattack TIME Scotts62 __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

03-09-2009, 12:50 PM	#95
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up See I have a sense of hummer too. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-09-2009, 01:08 PM	#97
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up With a face like this I better be on the list. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

03-09-2009, 01:40 PM	#98
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q

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