63 Spud's very unorganized build thread

[63 Spud]

I've had this truck in pieces for a couple years. I bought it off Craigslist completely dismantled, without an engine or transmission. It has slowly become 1 complete truck, minus a few things I still need like a rear bumper. So now that its all bolted together and running, its time to start dealing with things like rust, bodywork, paint etc...

I thought I'd start this with what I'm doing today, removing the driver side rocker. I'll fill in the blanks as I get time and organize the photos I already have.

[bubba327]

It is great that you finally started a build thread.
I enjoyed checking out your truck at the February breakfast meet and greet.
Good to see you are still making progress.

[chevy_man5]

That is what is on the agenda for us this weekend. I enjoyed looking over your truck at the meet and greet as well! Looks like it'll be even better looking next time.

That is quite a feat to assemble it from a pile of parts! I was looking at our stack of parts, hoping I would be able to remember what goes where, and we took it apart, so without having that, I would be lost. Good Job!!

Are you looking for a stock rear bumper, or just something that could be modified to fit? I have the rear bumper on our donor truck that isn't planned for anything if you are interested.

[63 Spud]

Originally Posted by bubba327

It is great that you finally started a build thread.
I enjoyed checking out your truck at the February breakfast meet and greet.
Good to see you are still making progress.

Thanks, as long as the weather cooperates there is progress to be made.

[63 Spud]

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

That is what is on the agenda for us this weekend. I enjoyed looking over your truck at the meet and greet as well! Looks like it'll be even better looking next time.

That is quite a feat to assemble it from a pile of parts! I was looking at our stack of parts, hoping I would be able to remember what goes where, and we took it apart, so without having that, I would be lost. Good Job!!

Are you looking for a stock rear bumper, or just something that could be modified to fit? I have the rear bumper on our donor truck that isn't planned for anything if you are interested.

If you're removing rockers be sure to have plenty of extra spot weld cutter bits on hand. Sucks to have to resort to the air chisel.
You won't have any trouble putting your truck back together. Its so easy, a caveman could do it.
I'm thinking a stock painted bumper for a step side would look good. I just gotta keep an eye out for one. Thanks for the offer though.

[chevy_man5]

I was thinking of trying this method.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271066

I helped a guy remove the floor pan and fire wall in a 65 mustang, and we were drilling out all of the spot welds, then prying them apart. What a PITA!!

I also saw one person on here mention that you could just grind them down until they were thin enough to separate, but I would be worried about generating too much heat and warping something that I need to keep.

[63 Spud]

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

I was thinking of trying this method.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271066

I helped a guy remove the floor pan and fire wall in a 65 mustang, and we were drilling out all of the spot welds, then prying them apart. What a PITA!!

I also saw one person on here mention that you could just grind them down until they were thin enough to separate, but I would be worried about generating too much heat and warping something that I need to keep.

I think I'll stick to the tried and true method I've always used. Harbor Freight sells em for $4.99. If you keep the drill speed low, they last much longer.

[bubba327]

Looking good Mark, I had better get a few of those harbor freight cutters, My rockers need attention this summer,

[DLOE65]

They work really good! and for 5 bucks each, get a couple!

[63 Spud]

Got the passenger side rocker off today in record time. After assessing the damage I've decided its nothing $300 worth of patch panels can't cure.

[cokeb]

Hey Mark, are you done with that rocker yet? we did the pass. side of Kyle's truck last week, it was some much fun I don't want to do the drivers side. good luck.

Craig

[63 Spud]

Still need to order patch panels. I'm sure it will be an ordeal. Working on rusty old trucks is fun!