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99 to Life · 09-06-2012, 08:50 PM

Glad to see you back on the horse. Are you buying patch panels or making your own?

BlueJeep · 09-06-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Any tips or experience to share with replacing the kick panels and toe boards?

My tip is decide how far you want to take it and stick to that. Once you cut into it, you'll likely find more rust... Only cut out what you need, and aftermarket kick panels don't fit on the bottom 4" or so. I cut that off on mine, fitted and welded the upper piece, then re-shaped the bottom 4" and welded it on last.

mknittle · 09-06-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueJeep

My tip is decide how far you want to take it and stick to that. Once you cut into it, you'll likely find more rust... Only cut out what you need, and aftermarket kick panels don't fit on the bottom 4" or so. I cut that off on mine, fitted and welded the upper piece, then re-shaped the bottom 4" and welded it on last.

I made mine from scratch out of 18 guage. i made a forming tool that fits in a 20 ton press(overkill) out of 2" tubing and a piece of angle iron. after hearing storys about buying patch panels an rebending them I thought i would give it a try. I had to do a bit if hammer and dolly work to blend to the slight bend at the door post. It was pretty easy really.

99 to Life · 09-07-2012, 09:17 AM

For toe and kick panels, I'd just make my own. buy a bead roller and some metal and have at it. I think there is a time and place for some replacement panels, others I think just make more sense to make yourself.

mknittle · 09-07-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by 99 to Life

For toe and kick panels, I'd just make my own. buy a bead roller and some metal and have at it. I think there is a time and place for some replacement panels, others I think just make more sense to make yourself.

I agree about making everything you can. i have a bead roller but I didn't bother using it on the kick panels as I will cover them.

mknittle · 09-07-2012, 10:28 AM

forming tool

mknittle · 09-07-2012, 10:36 AM

oops

RocketKing · 09-10-2012, 11:31 PM

Just read through the entire thread and I wanted to say great job! I can't wait to see where you go with this. Maybe if I ever get mine done I will come back up and see your progress in person again!

ZUBZ · 09-11-2012, 09:46 AM

Good thread, coming nicely. Love the whitewall tyres on the earlier trucks...

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-16-2012, 03:20 PM

Any decisions on the rust repair yet?

**LEEVON** · 09-16-2012, 09:11 PM

Nope, just that it needs to be done. Thanks for all the tips...I got some motivation this weekend from the Ol Marais River Run in Ottawa, KS. 1600+ wicked cars and trucks.

mknittle · 09-16-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

Nope, just that it needs to be done. Thanks for all the tips...I got some motivation this weekend from the Ol Marais River Run in Ottawa, KS. 1600+ wicked cars and trucks.

That will do it every time!

**LEEVON** · 09-30-2012, 08:07 PM

I haven't started on the cab rust yet, but I did get the last "big" chassis task done today, which was shock mounting. I used the stock trailing arm lower mount brackets, flipped side-to-side and forward. For the uppers, I used some shock tabs on the '50 parking brake bar which has the nice driveshaft bump that clears the rear end housing perfectly. The shocks are Monroe light truck, or maybe Jeep I don't recall but they have exactly 1/2" travel after full air and dump. Plus they were inexpensive. It was a great day for fabrication, my apprentice is a little bossy though, at least when she wasn't busy squirting everything (including me) with water.

**LEEVON** · 09-30-2012, 09:55 PM

So I was thinking, how many cars and trucks are represented in this build?

1950 chevrolet 3100 body
194_ chevrolet 3100 frame
2002 chevrolet ? engine
198_ chevrolet ? transmission
198_ chevrolet ? bellhousing
199_ chevrolet ? driveshaft
2000-ish f-body accessories
1979 pontiac trans am rear end
1972 chevrolet C20 trailing arms
1968 chevrolet C10 4 speed pedals

That list doesn't include NEW parts manufactured for other vehicles, such as:

Mustang II suspension
GM car rotors and calipers
Corvette LS7 throwout bearing
Silverado flywheel
C10 clutch and pressure plate
Jeep? shocks

I could keep going down to nuts and bolts, this is fun. The list will keep growing!

99 to Life · 10-01-2012, 02:59 PM

looking good, great when you have a good day on the truck. makes it so much more worth doing.

chevyboy73 · 10-01-2012, 09:41 PM

sweet truck, watching this! the truck I am looking at hopefully has patina like this!

**LEEVON** · 10-02-2012, 01:35 PM

Found a perfect bumper sticker

OrrieG · 10-02-2012, 01:39 PM

I'm a fan of "Keep Honking, I Am Reloading"

50-MO · 10-11-2012, 08:28 PM

Looking good Leevon, I've decided that I am going to go the same route with the trailing arms so I am sure that I may have some questions for you. Heck, maybe you can come out to the house and share your expertise if you have the time. My brother in law works for Hendrick Motorsports and I am trying to see if he will score me a set of NASCAR truck arms first and now I am on the hunt for a crossmember.

**LEEVON** · 10-11-2012, 09:24 PM

Good plan, easy as pie. Come on over and take a look.

**LEEVON** · 10-15-2012, 03:23 PM

I drug the bed out of a barn in pieces this weekend and will be mocking it up right away, so I can set the rear wheel center line for good. I have a new front panel, 2 crossmembers and 1 rear stake pocket which is rotten where the tailgate and crossmember attach. Pics soon.

NewType72 · 10-15-2012, 11:35 PM

So subbed been checking out all three of the projects of yours tonight and I gotta say I'm digging all of them keep up the great progress man!

**LEEVON** · 10-16-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by NewType72

So subbed been checking out all three of the projects of yours tonight and I gotta say I'm digging all of them keep up the great progress man!

Thanks! Great Progress is a generous description, but I'm trying!

**LEEVON** · 10-28-2012, 10:36 AM

I drug the bed out of the barn a couple of weeks ago and put it together yesterday. I had to use a replacement front panel, front support and rear stake pocket. I also rebuilt the rear support and stitched up several tears in the fenders and bedsides. I'm not going for pretty of course, just need good and solid. I plug welded the rear pocket, turned out pretty nice after some tweaking. I enjoy this kind of work, it was hard not to get carried away...remember PATINA is part of the deal!

If I can get a hand this afternoon I'll throw it on the frame.

**LEEVON** · 10-28-2012, 03:43 PM

Bed is on...digging the look.

09-06-2012, 08:50 PM	#351
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project "Popeye" Glad to see you back on the horse. Are you buying patch panels or making your own? __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

09-07-2012, 09:17 AM	#354
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project "Popeye" For toe and kick panels, I'd just make my own. buy a bead roller and some metal and have at it. I think there is a time and place for some replacement panels, others I think just make more sense to make yourself. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

09-07-2012, 10:28 AM	#356
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Project "Popeye" forming tool __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

09-07-2012, 10:36 AM	#357
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: Project "Popeye" oops Attached Images __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

09-10-2012, 11:31 PM	#358
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Project "Popeye" Just read through the entire thread and I wanted to say great job! I can't wait to see where you go with this. Maybe if I ever get mine done I will come back up and see your progress in person again! __________________ Rex

09-11-2012, 09:46 AM	#359
ZUBZ Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Posts: 354	Re: Project "Popeye" Good thread, coming nicely. Love the whitewall tyres on the earlier trucks...

09-16-2012, 03:20 PM	#360
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Project "Popeye" Any decisions on the rust repair yet? __________________ 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..

09-16-2012, 09:11 PM	#361
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Nope, just that it needs to be done. Thanks for all the tips...I got some motivation this weekend from the Ol Marais River Run in Ottawa, KS. 1600+ wicked cars and trucks. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

09-30-2012, 08:07 PM	#363
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" I haven't started on the cab rust yet, but I did get the last "big" chassis task done today, which was shock mounting. I used the stock trailing arm lower mount brackets, flipped side-to-side and forward. For the uppers, I used some shock tabs on the '50 parking brake bar which has the nice driveshaft bump that clears the rear end housing perfectly. The shocks are Monroe light truck, or maybe Jeep I don't recall but they have exactly 1/2" travel after full air and dump. Plus they were inexpensive. It was a great day for fabrication, my apprentice is a little bossy though, at least when she wasn't busy squirting everything (including me) with water. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 09-29-2024 at 10:44 PM.

09-30-2012, 09:55 PM	#364
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" So I was thinking, how many cars and trucks are represented in this build? 1950 chevrolet 3100 body 194_ chevrolet 3100 frame 2002 chevrolet ? engine 198_ chevrolet ? transmission 198_ chevrolet ? bellhousing 199_ chevrolet ? driveshaft 2000-ish f-body accessories 1979 pontiac trans am rear end 1972 chevrolet C20 trailing arms 1968 chevrolet C10 4 speed pedals That list doesn't include NEW parts manufactured for other vehicles, such as: Mustang II suspension GM car rotors and calipers Corvette LS7 throwout bearing Silverado flywheel C10 clutch and pressure plate Jeep? shocks I could keep going down to nuts and bolts, this is fun. The list will keep growing! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-01-2012, 02:59 PM	#365
99 to Life Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Titusville, PA Posts: 3,585	Re: Project "Popeye" looking good, great when you have a good day on the truck. makes it so much more worth doing. __________________ 51' 99toLife finished 2011,355 sbc,5speed, patina, redoing whole truck, inter, bags, etc http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=382481 49Hardtimes s/10 susp- bagged, vortec sbc, 5 speed, patina, sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594874 VIDEOS https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA https://youtu.be/E8zHhjgS_lA Geronimo 54' LS engine, static drop IFS, Client build, just about done http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...62#post7399162 52' 3100 Slowly in progress, will be painted two toned, have 235 with a t-5, lowered OG frame Other projects, 49' farmuse 3100, killer Patina, will be slammed, LS engine, full done interior up next! www.coffeeandcustoms.com

10-01-2012, 09:41 PM	#366
chevyboy73 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sun Prairie, WI Posts: 131	Re: Project "Popeye" sweet truck, watching this! the truck I am looking at hopefully has patina like this! __________________ 2011 Silverado ECSB LT 2000 Silverado RCSB 2WD super bad habit of not owning a vehicle for a long time

10-02-2012, 01:35 PM	#367
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Found a perfect bumper sticker Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-02-2012, 01:39 PM	#368
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Project "Popeye" I'm a fan of "Keep Honking, I Am Reloading" __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-11-2012, 08:28 PM	#369
50-MO Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marshfield, MO Posts: 25	Re: Project "Popeye" Looking good Leevon, I've decided that I am going to go the same route with the trailing arms so I am sure that I may have some questions for you. Heck, maybe you can come out to the house and share your expertise if you have the time. My brother in law works for Hendrick Motorsports and I am trying to see if he will score me a set of NASCAR truck arms first and now I am on the hunt for a crossmember.



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10-11-2012, 09:24 PM	#370
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Good plan, easy as pie. Come on over and take a look. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-15-2012, 03:23 PM	#371
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" I drug the bed out of a barn in pieces this weekend and will be mocking it up right away, so I can set the rear wheel center line for good. I have a new front panel, 2 crossmembers and 1 rear stake pocket which is rotten where the tailgate and crossmember attach. Pics soon. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-15-2012, 11:35 PM	#372
NewType72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: turlock Posts: 2,177	Re: Project "Popeye" So subbed been checking out all three of the projects of yours tonight and I gotta say I'm digging all of them keep up the great progress man! __________________ Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903 Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289 - Dylan (209)-985-7721

10-28-2012, 10:36 AM	#374
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" I drug the bed out of the barn a couple of weeks ago and put it together yesterday. I had to use a replacement front panel, front support and rear stake pocket. I also rebuilt the rear support and stitched up several tears in the fenders and bedsides. I'm not going for pretty of course, just need good and solid. I plug welded the rear pocket, turned out pretty nice after some tweaking. I enjoy this kind of work, it was hard not to get carried away...remember PATINA is part of the deal! If I can get a hand this afternoon I'll throw it on the frame. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

10-28-2012, 03:43 PM	#375
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Project "Popeye" Bed is on...digging the look. Attached Images __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

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