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#51 |
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
I took the roof panel off today for some roof repair and insulation. I found out where the squirrel was hiding years ago.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Drilled it out from the top? What size was the bit?
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
I used a regular harbor freight spot weld cutter. I did it on a friends truck that was easy. All the spot welds on his were evenly spaced. Not so much on mine they were random, but I will clean it up when I put it back together. The passenger side was pretty rusted out. I didn't even cut the welds on that side.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
So you drilled from the top? Even then you still wind up with holes in the gutter you have to fix right? I may be facing this too soon so just trying to get as much info I can. Maybe you have some up close pictures?
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
I cut a little deep once or twice, but the cutter I used just has a built in collapsible center punch not the center drill. So the punch acts as a guide then it just cuts the first layer around the weld.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Sounds good, thanks for the info
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Some pics of the 61 cab for you Eric.
You can come get it any time that's good for you.
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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 |
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Thanks for the bottom of the cab. I have been trying to get out into the garage, but I have been flying nights for the past two weeks. I am supposed to have a long weekend for fathers day so hopefully I can get outside and obliterate some rust. I want to make a good dent into the top of the cab repair this weekend so I can paint and sound proof it next month. Then weld it back on. I played with some thin steel with the TIG welder last weekend. It is so controlled. It should make the job a breeze.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Nice. Waiting to see some updates on the roof section.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Started working on the roof this morning before it got to hot. I sanded and removed the heavy rust and hit the rest with some rust converter. I will definitely be doing so metal replacement on the sides but the front and back edges should be ok. You can see how many spot welds are on these things.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Looks like a solid donor. And let the fun begin. Looking forward to seeing the finish! !
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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 |
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
I got to enjoy a rare 70 morning. I got some great work done before the monsoon started. Flipped my cab on its back with the help of my boys. We are removing some or the undercoating so I can decide where to cut for the replacement floor.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
I have been super busy at work so not a whole lot of progress this summer, but I am getting some things done. Last weekend I tore down my 5.3 for rebuild. It is definitely not a 120k motor more like 220k. It didn't have any real damage just wear and some water in the cylinders. There are no pits though so those should clean up.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
I have also been working on cleaning up my 5.3 a little on the outside. It is still going to look fairly modern just smoothed off some. I do have a surprise for the coil pack relocation that some people may like. I am in the middle of shaving the truck intake. I love the way these look without all the stupid casting tabs in them
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Oh I did score this camper from a guy who just wanted it off his 66 so he could pull the bed. All the glass is there but the bubble windows need replaced. It fits perfect on a short bed and is tall enough that it matches the cab.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Just went through- lots of work and memories there.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Working on the cab this afternoon. Patching little holes where the stupid squirrel lived.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Looking great eric. I need to get back on track....too many distractions lately!!
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Here is some of my work from this weekend. I cut out the center because it was to thin to clean up. I have part of an extra cab I have been cutting pieces for patches out of. I found a section with a really close contour and started tacking it in. It is tuff to weld to this old metal, but the side you can see looks pretty good before grinding. I took off this week so I have some small goal with sheet metal.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Final getting back to my truck. I have spent a lot of time on other projects but a recent purchase for this truck has really motivated me. A company released the upper cab skin last month and I was the second person to purchase one.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
Putting some Al's liner heat and noise reducer paint down before putting the new top skin on. After it cures I am going to put a little isulation in and weld the top back on. Then on to floor pans.
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Re: 62ish parts from 1960-2000
The first part with paint on it. Test run on the cow panel. It is a little darker than I wanted but I like it.
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