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**1971Stepside** · 09-03-2003, 10:52 AM

Haven't been on here much as of late. Here is a little more progress on the cab. I just need to finish welding the floors up and grind it all smooth. Next will be the piece over the windshield and then it's Filler Time! LOL

dubie · 09-03-2003, 11:00 AM

Looking good!!! Got any more pics of the welds?

barn9 · 09-03-2003, 11:03 AM

Hurry up! The suspense is killing me! LOL! Seriously though, I am looking forward to seeing how it is going to turn out. Keep the progress reports coming.

**1971Stepside** · 09-03-2003, 11:05 AM

Corner and rocker in.

**1971Stepside** · 09-03-2003, 11:13 AM

A peek inside...remember the floor is just tacked in at this point. I need to finish up the welds with all my spare free time (sarcasm).

Anyway, I hear ya Barn9...I'm trying. That darn 502 I want is holding me back....big bucks!!

**1971Stepside** · 09-03-2003, 11:17 AM

one more try

JayDubBlazer · 09-03-2003, 11:23 AM

Wow that is a lot of cutting and pasting on the floor, good job

Blunova · 09-03-2003, 11:23 AM

Hey on the next three day weekend can I drop off my cab actually the whole truck. Just kidding that looks awesome was it difficult? What were your major setbacks?

Smooth68 · 09-03-2003, 11:33 AM

Nice progress dude - I spent my labor day framing up the walls on my new garage. After its done then progress for me!

**Yukon Jack** · 09-03-2003, 11:43 AM

Looking great. Can't wait to see it sitting on that frame!

**1971Stepside** · 09-03-2003, 11:47 AM

Yes, my cab is proof that a very rusty cab can be saved with enough hard work and patients. I have to say that it was pretty tough. Since I had to remove so much of the original metal I really had nothing original to tack things to. Because I had welded in new lower pillars both front and back it made the rocker a real challenge.

That is the key though. Get your doors on and adjusted as perfect as you can. Then get your rockers to lign up on the door and the rest has to fit around that somehow.

griesel72 · 09-03-2003, 11:55 AM

Good work, Looks like a lot of work, but you are doing a great job. Can't wait to see her new heart once you get the green to put it in.

**old Rusty C10** · 09-03-2003, 12:20 PM

that is awesome looking dude!

EdB · 09-03-2003, 12:35 PM

Looks great. I am on the last leg of a 38 Lasalle for someone
else. Have to fabricate everything. I can't wait to get started on my truck.

EdB

VDOG · 09-03-2003, 02:45 PM

Got the instructions on How to Make that Jig under your cab?

LOL

**1971Stepside** · 09-03-2003, 03:16 PM

Yes I do VDOG, but it is on my other PC. I'll have to transfer it over to my laptop and post it for you. It works well, in fact too well. I wish I would have put castors on it that had brakes!

Here...I found it...

VDOG · 09-03-2003, 04:21 PM

Thanks 71Stepside!

I just got a Craftsman roll away and more tools and my compressor will be delivered in a week. Which means im getting ready to get myself into trouble. LOL

Thanks again.

09-03-2003, 10:52 AM	#1
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Labor Day Progress Haven't been on here much as of late. Here is a little more progress on the cab. I just need to finish welding the floors up and grind it all smooth. Next will be the piece over the windshield and then it's Filler Time! LOL Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-03-2003, 11:00 AM	#2
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Looking good!!! Got any more pics of the welds? __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

09-03-2003, 11:03 AM	#3
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	Hurry up! The suspense is killing me! LOL! Seriously though, I am looking forward to seeing how it is going to turn out. Keep the progress reports coming. __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

09-03-2003, 11:05 AM	#4
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Dial up is slow.. Corner and rocker in. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far." Last edited by 1971Stepside; 09-03-2003 at 11:34 AM.

09-03-2003, 11:13 AM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Last one for now.. A peek inside...remember the floor is just tacked in at this point. I need to finish up the welds with all my spare free time (sarcasm). Anyway, I hear ya Barn9...I'm trying. That darn 502 I want is holding me back....big bucks!! Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-03-2003, 11:17 AM	#6
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	oops! posted wrong pic one more try Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-03-2003, 11:23 AM	#7
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,883	Wow that is a lot of cutting and pasting on the floor, good job __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

09-03-2003, 11:23 AM	#8
Blunova Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Noble, OK USA Posts: 125	Looks good Hey on the next three day weekend can I drop off my cab actually the whole truck. Just kidding that looks awesome was it difficult? What were your major setbacks? __________________ 69 C10 65 Chevy II

09-03-2003, 11:33 AM	#9
Smooth68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: West Fork, Arkansas - Razorback Country Posts: 1,826	Nice progress dude - I spent my labor day framing up the walls on my new garage. After its done then progress for me! __________________ Smooth68's Web Site WTB 64-66 project or frame/cab, SWB or LWB...I have the fever! Whatcha got?? '68 Short Step - Shaved Body, Soon Bagged - *SOLD* Driver-2004 GMC Z-71 Ext-cab

09-03-2003, 11:43 AM	#10
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,689	Looking great. Can't wait to see it sitting on that frame! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-03-2003, 11:47 AM	#11
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Yes, my cab is proof that a very rusty cab can be saved with enough hard work and patients. I have to say that it was pretty tough. Since I had to remove so much of the original metal I really had nothing original to tack things to. Because I had welded in new lower pillars both front and back it made the rocker a real challenge. That is the key though. Get your doors on and adjusted as perfect as you can. Then get your rockers to lign up on the door and the rest has to fit around that somehow. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-03-2003, 11:55 AM	#12
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Good work, Looks like a lot of work, but you are doing a great job. Can't wait to see her new heart once you get the green to put it in. __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-03-2003, 12:20 PM	#13
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	that is awesome looking dude! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

09-03-2003, 12:35 PM	#14
EdB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Gulfport Ms Posts: 401	Looks great. I am on the last leg of a 38 Lasalle for someone else. Have to fabricate everything. I can't wait to get started on my truck. EdB

09-03-2003, 02:45 PM	#15
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Got the instructions on How to Make that Jig under your cab? LOL



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09-03-2003, 03:16 PM	#16
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Cab Dollie Yes I do VDOG, but it is on my other PC. I'll have to transfer it over to my laptop and post it for you. It works well, in fact too well. I wish I would have put castors on it that had brakes! Here...I found it... Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-03-2003, 04:21 PM	#17
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Thanks 71Stepside! I just got a Craftsman roll away and more tools and my compressor will be delivered in a week. Which means im getting ready to get myself into trouble. LOL Thanks again.

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