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FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-02-2011, 09:35 AM

Getting this panel to line up right was a pain in the ass to say the least.. I sanded off all the paint and bondo off both the bedside and taillight cap. I then measured about 5000 time and cut very little off at a time untill it fit somewhat good..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-02-2011, 10:06 AM

Just some random shots of getting her in the final resting place..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-02-2011, 10:13 AM

Some of my cuts are not very straight but it gets the job done.. I 1st started out by tack welding to the tailgate and then got out my fancey harbor freight body alignment clamps and went to town....

Valhalla · 09-12-2011, 04:43 AM

I want that hood set up....

Slick67 · 09-12-2011, 11:26 AM

You are a better man than me, I would never attempt that! It is looking good though! I need to swing by this thread more often.

JRE · 09-12-2011, 11:23 PM

looking good. i need to repair the same area on my passenger side.

chevy88 · 09-20-2011, 02:20 AM

I can see now there isn't nothing you can't accomplish, and not enough is said of somebody that just tackles a job and gets it done no matter how hard it might seem.
I'm sure your enjoying the process.

Mt Man Chad · 09-22-2011, 10:42 PM

This is one sweet build, the works looks amazing!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-05-2011, 08:39 AM

Thanks guys the bedside is almost ready for mud work but I am still hammer and dollying the metal the get it as straight as possible.. Looks for updates today...

mcbassin · 11-05-2011, 10:26 AM

Very nice work sectioning the bedside! That takes some skills to get it right. Looking forward to an update.

TX72C10 · 11-06-2011, 12:09 AM

WOW..I think the sayin of "You ain't skeered" fits here!

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-06-2011, 09:16 AM

So I'm a little late with the updates had a huge party at the house last night. So I didn't get as much done as I wanted to but here we go.. The e fans went in for the last time used all stainless hardware and some double sided foam that was sticky on one side and soft on the other. I used this to form a cushion between the fan shroud and radiator. I gotta thank sams60gmc for helping me make the shroud months ago.. You can see how dirty my engine compartment is from other work going on in the shop so I have detailing the motor back out on my list of things to do.. You can also see my sorry ass power steering lines that need to be addressed asap..

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-06-2011, 09:27 AM

Finally found the chevy only sticker and threw it on thanks dino... While I was shopping for stainless bolts I figured what the hell the powersteering box looks like she could use some bling so i picked up some stainless cap screws to help it tie into the rest of the engine compartment.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-09-2011, 07:59 AM

Amost there...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-09-2011, 08:02 AM

I replaced my nasty looking motor mount stand bolts with these stainless cap heads.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-09-2011, 08:05 AM

Old power steering lines replaced with custom made stainless lines from frankstrucks up in Washington...For 100 bucks these things are sweet and they polish out real well..

mcbassin · 11-09-2011, 09:29 AM

Hey, nice work on the bed and the engine bay. I like the SS hardware. Keep up the pictures.

my67chevytruck · 11-09-2011, 10:59 AM

Nice work, and progress... keep at it....

**oldman3** · 11-09-2011, 02:06 PM

Moving right along....Jim

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-11-2011, 08:37 PM

got some parts from ups today...

Red4x4 · 11-29-2011, 08:09 PM

Just went threw all 11 pages and this is coming together good. Any new updates?

tomsprojects · 12-20-2011, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

So I figured that since that por 15 looked so good om the crossmember I may as well change the frame from gray to por 15 black... Got the crossmember fitted and when I was happy with the fit off it came agian.. And I figured while I was at it I may as well weld up all the holes in the frame now that I have been going back through these pics I see why these things thke so long.

This might be a stupid question but why dont you just notch the frame and move that section of it up and weld it back up?

mcbassin · 12-20-2011, 09:41 AM

Hi,
I see you are using the same style radiator I am. I have a couple of questions. What fans are you using? how are you controlling them? thermostat? relays?
Did you make any sketches of your shroud when you made it? I would like to make this same setup for my rig. I haven't ever worked with electric fans. Diggin the new crossmember! looks like your mount is do changing

thanks

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-20-2011, 10:41 AM

I bought the fans off e bay awhile ago so not much help there.. As far as the shroud I just built it out of cardboard and transferred it over to metal.. Two tabs up top where the original fan shroud bolted to and to more bolts welded down below on the core support.. I just received the hayden fan controller from summit and should have it in this week sometime.. Also the nuts are welded to the backside of the shroud to enable the fans to bolt on.. MMMMMMM fans are 12 inch units...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 12-20-2011, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomsprojects

This might be a stupid question but why dont you just notch the frame and move that section of it up and weld it back up?

If your refering to the crossmember section it was the hot or cool thing to do at the time.... I am now saving for a dropmember..

09-02-2011, 09:35 AM	#251
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce Getting this panel to line up right was a pain in the ass to say the least.. I sanded off all the paint and bondo off both the bedside and taillight cap. I then measured about 5000 time and cut very little off at a time untill it fit somewhat good.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

09-02-2011, 10:06 AM	#252
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce Just some random shots of getting her in the final resting place.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

09-02-2011, 10:13 AM	#253
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce Some of my cuts are not very straight but it gets the job done.. I 1st started out by tack welding to the tailgate and then got out my fancey harbor freight body alignment clamps and went to town.... Attached Images __________________ 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..

09-12-2011, 04:43 AM	#254
Valhalla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chandler, Arizona Posts: 295	Re: Project 7deuce I want that hood set up.... __________________ My build thread for Project TiC TaC/Jazzmin Oh Yeahhh Cheap work is never good and good work is never cheap. Lesson = learn to do it all the right way on your own. SqueegeeMan

09-12-2011, 11:26 AM	#255
Slick67 Sofa King Crazy!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,090	Re: Project 7deuce You are a better man than me, I would never attempt that! It is looking good though! I need to swing by this thread more often. __________________ You found the Tater. *My Blazer Build (New)* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654650 *My 67 Build* - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335650 67 Chevy LWB big window a/c AKA TOTALLED BY A JACKASS. 1972 2wd Blazer "Porterbuilt and Sloshed"

09-12-2011, 11:23 PM	#256
JRE Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Milwaukie Oregon Posts: 547	Re: Project 7deuce looking good. i need to repair the same area on my passenger side.

09-20-2011, 02:20 AM	#257
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: Project 7deuce I can see now there isn't nothing you can't accomplish, and not enough is said of somebody that just tackles a job and gets it done no matter how hard it might seem. I'm sure your enjoying the process. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride

09-22-2011, 10:42 PM	#258
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,864	Re: Project 7deuce This is one sweet build, the works looks amazing! __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread

11-05-2011, 08:39 AM	#259
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce Thanks guys the bedside is almost ready for mud work but I am still hammer and dollying the metal the get it as straight as possible.. Looks for updates today... __________________ 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..

11-05-2011, 10:26 AM	#260
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 7deuce Very nice work sectioning the bedside! That takes some skills to get it right. Looking forward to an update. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-06-2011, 12:09 AM	#261
TX72C10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 92	Re: Project 7deuce WOW..I think the sayin of "You ain't skeered" fits here! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=492290

11-06-2011, 09:16 AM	#262
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce So I'm a little late with the updates had a huge party at the house last night. So I didn't get as much done as I wanted to but here we go.. The e fans went in for the last time used all stainless hardware and some double sided foam that was sticky on one side and soft on the other. I used this to form a cushion between the fan shroud and radiator. I gotta thank sams60gmc for helping me make the shroud months ago.. You can see how dirty my engine compartment is from other work going on in the shop so I have detailing the motor back out on my list of things to do.. You can also see my sorry ass power steering lines that need to be addressed asap.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

11-06-2011, 09:27 AM	#263
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce Finally found the chevy only sticker and threw it on thanks dino... While I was shopping for stainless bolts I figured what the hell the powersteering box looks like she could use some bling so i picked up some stainless cap screws to help it tie into the rest of the engine compartment. Attached Images __________________ 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..

11-09-2011, 07:59 AM	#264
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce Amost there... Attached Images __________________ 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..

11-09-2011, 08:02 AM	#265
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce I replaced my nasty looking motor mount stand bolts with these stainless cap heads. Attached Images __________________ 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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11-09-2011, 08:05 AM	#266
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce Old power steering lines replaced with custom made stainless lines from frankstrucks up in Washington...For 100 bucks these things are sweet and they polish out real well.. Attached Images __________________ 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..

11-09-2011, 09:29 AM	#267
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 7deuce Hey, nice work on the bed and the engine bay. I like the SS hardware. Keep up the pictures. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-09-2011, 10:59 AM	#268
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project 7deuce Nice work, and progress... keep at it.... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

11-09-2011, 02:06 PM	#269
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Project 7deuce Moving right along....Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

11-11-2011, 08:37 PM	#270
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce got some parts from ups today... Attached Images __________________ 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..

11-29-2011, 08:09 PM	#271
Red4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Earth Posts: 73	Re: Project 7deuce Just went threw all 11 pages and this is coming together good. Any new updates?

12-20-2011, 09:41 AM	#273
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project 7deuce Hi, I see you are using the same style radiator I am. I have a couple of questions. What fans are you using? how are you controlling them? thermostat? relays? Did you make any sketches of your shroud when you made it? I would like to make this same setup for my rig. I haven't ever worked with electric fans. Diggin the new crossmember! looks like your mount is do changing thanks __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

12-20-2011, 10:41 AM	#274
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project 7deuce I bought the fans off e bay awhile ago so not much help there.. As far as the shroud I just built it out of cardboard and transferred it over to metal.. Two tabs up top where the original fan shroud bolted to and to more bolts welded down below on the core support.. I just received the hayden fan controller from summit and should have it in this week sometime.. Also the nuts are welded to the backside of the shroud to enable the fans to bolt on.. MMMMMMM fans are 12 inch units... __________________ 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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