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Old 12-15-2024, 11:03 PM   #301
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Re: 1971 K10 Stepside - Getting a Roller Roadworthy
My friend with the cab already sold the dash, so I decided to press ahead with repairing my existing dash. I cut out the center section and welded in the patch panel using a gauge bezel and glovebox hinge to set the alignment. I have not started repairing the rust yet.

I installed the driver side rocker panel. Ran out of daylight. Got seam sealer and a coat of primer on it.
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Old 12-16-2024, 12:01 AM   #302
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That's gonna be better than a new truck, Pat.
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Old 12-16-2024, 12:42 AM   #303
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That's gonna be better than a new truck, Pat.
Thank you. I sure hope so.
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Old 12-16-2024, 06:59 AM   #304
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You make it look too easy !!!
Nice work...
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Old 12-16-2024, 08:34 AM   #305
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You really get things done and quick too. Nice work thus far.
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Old 12-16-2024, 11:44 AM   #306
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Thanks, guys. I copied the dash repair technique from Grumpy Old Man. He did the same thing where he left the lower structural support bar in place and made the cuts in places that are inconspicuous. It's gone smoothly so far. I still have lots of work to do on the dash though, and it's raining again.
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Old 12-17-2024, 11:34 PM   #307
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It dried out enough today to get some paint on the rocker panel. I installed the door and fender a few hours later. Also took the driver side hub back off to install the correct inner seal.
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Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place.

Good progress.
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Nice job knocking out those outer rockers. The dash replacement/repair looks difficult just based on doing it inside the cab and having the windshield in place.

Good progress.
It's definitely going to be awkward dealing with that welding blanket.
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Old 12-19-2024, 01:45 AM   #310
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Patched the rust in the dash this evening. I have lots of grinding to do now.
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Old 12-19-2024, 01:47 AM   #311
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Also applied some sealant to the upper corners of the windshield gasket.
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Old 12-19-2024, 02:13 PM   #312
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Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled.
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Old 12-19-2024, 02:42 PM   #313
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Good save! Fortunately a lot of that will be totally concealed once reassembled.
Yep! I won't have to put much effort into cleaning up the concealed welds other than grinding them flat.
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Smoothed out the welds on the dash. Also filled several random holes that had been drilled in the floor and kickpanels. Also installed the driver side door seal.
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Excellent progress!
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Excellent progress!
Thank you. That dash ended up taking way more time than I thought it would.
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