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hopped up · 07-31-2014, 09:11 PM

They all need floor and rocker panels

Bigru · 07-31-2014, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by boonedogs72

Having it all nice and clean will help a lot with the metal work. Welding is the easy part spend a lot of time fitting the panels.. Nice fitment makes it go a lot faster.

Thanks for the advise boonedogs

I just watched my first video on youtube. gibson63 was doing some patch panel work

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Originally Posted by hopped up

They all need floor and rocker panels

lol, ok. I'm new to this.

Ta2Don · 08-01-2014, 09:56 AM

The best advice I've received as a newbie welder, and the best I can hand out came from Bomp...

Take time to practice and spend some time warming up when you do jump in...

funkj62 · 08-01-2014, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigru

Thanks for the advise boonedogs

I just watched my first video on youtube. gibson63 was doing some patch panel work

lol, ok. I'm new to this.

I do body work/panel welding for a living, you don't have to be a skilled welder to do panel/patch welding. You have to patient and take your time. It essentially nothing but a bunch of spot welds then you in return grind away.

Bigru · 08-01-2014, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by funkj62

I do body work/panel welding for a living, you don't have to be a skilled welder to do panel/patch welding. You have to patient and take your time. It essentially nothing but a bunch of spot welds then you in return grind away.

What are you using to grind the welds away?

Bigru · 08-01-2014, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

The best advice I've received as a newbie welder, and the best I can hand out came from Bomp...

Take time to practice and spend some time warming up when you do jump in...

Thanks Don, I plan on getting started this weekend.

funkj62 · 08-01-2014, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigru

What are you using to grind the welds away?

I use a sanding disc on a 4" grinder, what to remember is taking just as much caution and time not to warp when your grinding as you do when you weld. I use a combination of a wet rag and compressed air to cool as I weld/grind.

65Gregg · 08-02-2014, 06:37 PM

Burnout will be Oct 18 at 15th and Beall in the Heights, always a good show.

Bigru · 08-18-2014, 10:18 PM

Passenger side is done, new inner and outer rockers, floor and cab corner

. It took me a while but I got it done. Hopefully the drivers side will go a lot smoother. I also set the gaps before installing the Rocker. It's a good feeling when you do it yourself, thanks for the motivation guys. Y'all make it look easy, lol.

aggie91 · 08-19-2014, 03:23 PM

For being new at this, your finished work looks realy good.

I was once told that the difference between a welder and a great welder is a grinder...lol

Bomp · 08-19-2014, 04:21 PM

Finding a perfect cab is almost impossible. Not sure how much rust you have to deal with but from here the cab looks to be a solid start.

I've welded for years but have learned a ton from watching Jody at Weldingtipsandtricks on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq...j4-UApS_m_6mPw

Hope this helps.
Good luck.
Sub'd

Bigru · 08-19-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

For being new at this, your finished work looks realy good.

I was once told that the difference between a welder and a great welder is a grinder...lol

Lol and thanks aggie91. I'm learning real fast with the grinder.

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Finding a perfect cab is almost impossible. Not sure how much rust you have to deal with but from here the cab looks to be a solid start.

I've welded for years but have learned a ton from watching Jody at Weldingtipsandtricks on YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq...j4-UApS_m_6mPw

Hope this helps.
Good luck.
Sub'd

Thanks Bomp! I will definite add Jody to my subscription.

pimpston65 · 08-19-2014, 11:42 PM

any chance you can post pics of that fan shroud? i been looking for a correct L6 version,thks ;-)

timmytimm3 · 08-20-2014, 12:00 PM

Looks good! Biggest thing is to make sure you only grind the weld and not the metal around it. Otherwise you'll thin it out, burn holes in it and keep chasing it trying to fill them up. I'm sure I'm not the only one to learn that the hard way! I feel like I have more control grinding the welds down with a cut off wheel and finish with a 2" disc on an angle grinder.

rusty76 · 08-20-2014, 05:16 PM

You're making progress man and that counts for a lot!

Bigru · 08-28-2014, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

any chance you can post pics of that fan shroud? i been looking for a correct L6 version,thks ;-)

I'll post you a couple later today.

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Originally Posted by timmytimm3

Looks good! Biggest thing is to make sure you only grind the weld and not the metal around it. Otherwise you'll thin it out, burn holes in it and keep chasing it trying to fill them up. I'm sure I'm not the only one to learn that the hard way! I feel like I have more control grinding the welds down with a cut off wheel and finish with a 2" disc on an angle grinder.

Thanks for the info, but by time I looked at this I also found out the hard way. lol

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Originally Posted by rusty76

You're making progress man and that counts for a lot!

Thanks and that's all I'm trying to do.

Small update, I finish both sides floors, kick panels, inner and outer rockers. I cut out the low hump yesterday making room for the High hump then on to installing the BBW. I will post progress pics later. Still have a lot metal work to do, I'm trying to decide if I want to attack both doors or just buy the aftermarkets. Both doors are rotten on the bottom.

Bigru · 08-28-2014, 03:38 PM

Here are some pics

Bigru · 08-29-2014, 01:35 PM

What are y'all using between panels on high humps? It looks like some type of gasket material was used between the spot welds.

1963c-10 · 08-29-2014, 03:42 PM

Are you referring to the upper piece...not the bolt in housing? I'd just use seam sealer personally.

Bigru · 08-29-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Are you referring to the upper piece...not the bolt in housing? I'd just use seam sealer personally.

Yes the upper piece.

Bigru · 09-03-2014, 08:41 PM

high hump installed!

Bigru · 09-03-2014, 08:44 PM

I'm in need for this back section piece, as you see mines been in a wreck. It was covered up with bondo. If you have it let me know. Thanks Rudy.

scuderia · 09-09-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigru

Yes the upper piece.

How about the lower piece? Were you able to find a gasket as I'm right at that spot and since it's bolt in hate to have it glued down with seam sealer?? thanks.

**TBONE1964** · 10-30-2014, 12:04 AM

Hey Rudy,

I just found your thread. You are doing some fabulous work on your truck. It reminds me very much of my 64. I know your frustration on the cab rust. I have the opposite problem. My cab has top rot. The truck was from the pacific coast of Oregon and has ocean salt rot. I will probably do a complete top replacement in the future.

I got your PM. Keep up the great work.

Take care,
Tom

FRENCHBLUE72 · 11-01-2014, 05:54 PM

Sucks about the rust but it looks like you are knocking it out..

07-31-2014, 09:11 PM	#26
hopped up Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: los angeles,ca Posts: 3,617	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" They all need floor and rocker panels

08-01-2014, 09:56 AM	#28
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" The best advice I've received as a newbie welder, and the best I can hand out came from Bomp... Take time to practice and spend some time warming up when you do jump in... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

08-02-2014, 06:37 PM	#33
65Gregg Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Willis, Texas Posts: 754	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Burnout will be Oct 18 at 15th and Beall in the Heights, always a good show. __________________ 65Gregg Blue long bed White TBSS 61 Impala “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” Mark Twain

08-18-2014, 10:18 PM	#34
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Passenger side is done, new inner and outer rockers, floor and cab corner . It took me a while but I got it done. Hopefully the drivers side will go a lot smoother. I also set the gaps before installing the Rocker. It's a good feeling when you do it yourself, thanks for the motivation guys. Y'all make it look easy, lol. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

08-19-2014, 03:23 PM	#35
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" For being new at this, your finished work looks realy good. I was once told that the difference between a welder and a great welder is a grinder...lol __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

08-19-2014, 04:21 PM	#36
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Finding a perfect cab is almost impossible. Not sure how much rust you have to deal with but from here the cab looks to be a solid start. I've welded for years but have learned a ton from watching Jody at Weldingtipsandtricks on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq...j4-UApS_m_6mPw Hope this helps. Good luck. Sub'd

08-19-2014, 11:42 PM	#38
pimpston65 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: corktown,mi. Posts: 5,194	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" any chance you can post pics of that fan shroud? i been looking for a correct L6 version,thks ;-) Last edited by pimpston65; 08-19-2014 at 11:53 PM.

08-20-2014, 12:00 PM	#39
timmytimm3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 265	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Looks good! Biggest thing is to make sure you only grind the weld and not the metal around it. Otherwise you'll thin it out, burn holes in it and keep chasing it trying to fill them up. I'm sure I'm not the only one to learn that the hard way! I feel like I have more control grinding the welds down with a cut off wheel and finish with a 2" disc on an angle grinder. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=742865 66 SWB, C4 Dropmember timmytimm3 on IG "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you?" -Dad

08-20-2014, 05:16 PM	#40
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08-28-2014, 03:38 PM	#42
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Here are some pics Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

08-29-2014, 01:35 PM	#43
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" What are y'all using between panels on high humps? It looks like some type of gasket material was used between the spot welds. __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

08-29-2014, 03:42 PM	#44
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Are you referring to the upper piece...not the bolt in housing? I'd just use seam sealer personally. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

09-03-2014, 08:41 PM	#46
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" high hump installed! Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

09-03-2014, 08:44 PM	#47
Bigru Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Missouri City, Tx Posts: 321	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" I'm in need for this back section piece, as you see mines been in a wreck. It was covered up with bondo. If you have it let me know. Thanks Rudy. Attached Images __________________ 1965 Short Fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=637478 1983 Short Fleet (Under construction for my 13 year old son) 2008 GMC Denali 2012 Harley Roadglide Follow me on Instagram: Ru_django

10-30-2014, 12:04 AM	#49
TBONE1964 Cluster King Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Junction City, OR Posts: 5,263	Re: Bigru's 65 Project "Bone" Hey Rudy, I just found your thread. You are doing some fabulous work on your truck. It reminds me very much of my 64. I know your frustration on the cab rust. I have the opposite problem. My cab has top rot. The truck was from the pacific coast of Oregon and has ocean salt rot. I will probably do a complete top replacement in the future. I got your PM. Keep up the great work. Take care, Tom Attached Images __________________ Contact me on all of your gauge cluster needs. I specialize in restoration, repair and parts sales for 67-72 Chevy and GMC trucks. email me at tbonegarris@yahoo.com I am also a dealer for Counterpart for gauge cluster parts only. Also see my facebook page, CG&C



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