67 SWB First Build

[a.c.ward]

I used 3M 08693 Auto Glass Urethane Windshield Adhesive, here is the link from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/3M-08693-Uret...window+sealant

Check with local mom and pop auto glass installers, because they buy in bulk, I talked to my glass guy, and basically about 1/3 of Amazon price. I used two tubes, one per side, I had the hood on and opening and closing nicely, didn't have motor or trans in, so, I got inside engine bay, started filling the channel up with adhesive, and let it partially cure. while it was still soft, I used several new razor blades to trim the excess off, and left it undisturbed for several days to fully cure.

not a real good picture, but the black lines on the ribs are the trimmed sealer. hope this helps

[Andyking1203]

Originally Posted by a.c.ward

I used 3M 08693 Auto Glass Urethane Windshield Adhesive, here is the link from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/3M-08693-Uret...window+sealant

Check with local mom and pop auto glass installers, because they buy in bulk, I talked to my glass guy, and basically about 1/3 of Amazon price. I used two tubes, one per side, I had the hood on and opening and closing nicely, didn't have motor or trans in, so, I got inside engine bay, started filling the channel up with adhesive, and let it partially cure. while it was still soft, I used several new razor blades to trim the excess off, and left it undisturbed for several days to fully cure.

not a real good picture, but the black lines on the ribs are the trimmed sealer. hope this helps

Not to hijack this thread, but where did you get the hood hinge kit?

Trucks looks great!!!

[68 C10 Driver]

Originally Posted by a.c.ward

when doing our builds, we prep as if for paint, Direct To Metal (DTM) primer, then color match exterior paint with Raptor Liner.

The picture shows the underside of the hood and the front fenders, but we do the bottom of the cab, underside of bed, underside front fenders, and wheel tubs in the back the same way.

A.C. Ward, how do you color match the Raptor Liner? Is it as simple as adding paint to it? I sprayed the bottom of my cab, but left the Raptor Liner black.

Thanks in advance!

[68 C10 Driver]

Definitely an outstanding build! I am just now getting to my frame. I can certainly relate to balancing family and working on the truck. I cannot wait to see what the final product looks like with the lights, engine, and interior installed. Your work is very motivational for me to get my truck finished!

[Shifty One]

Looks great man!

[TA_C10]

Wicked hinge setup A.C., and thanks for the detail

Sorry to hijack thread scurry but look, we have more work to do lol

[kev2809]

nice progress...

ill be following along..

[Scurry67]

Originally Posted by kev2809

nice progress...

ill be following along..

Appreciate it! Thanks for following along

[Andyking1203]

So the diesel works on removen the factory undercoat crap on the inside of the doors!!? Also how long does that rust mort stuff take to work? And is it a thick product or could it be sprayed up into the roof? Thanks

[Scurry67]

Originally Posted by Andyking1203

So the diesel works on removen the factory undercoat crap on the inside of the doors!!? Also how long does that rust mort stuff take to work? And is it a thick product or could it be sprayed up into the roof? Thanks

It did work pretty good. It took some elbow grease to scrape it off but the diesel does a good job softening it up. I did a little bit with soaking it in WD40 too and that also worked.

I left the rust mort on for 24 hours. It's a liquid product. I put it in a spray bottle and went to town with it. I used it between the roof skins also. I think it's important to wipe it down real good/neutralize it if you plan on putting any coating over it. Otherwise it'll mess with the paint/body filler bonding.

Also if you do use it, I recommend wearing gloves, glasses and a respirator. It's some pretty potent stuff. Does a real nice job though.

[Andyking1203]

Nice, I'm gonna try the diesel/wd40 thing for my doors.. also gonna try to find the rust mort stuff for in between the roof panels.. thanks

[TA_C10]

How are you handling your POR-15? Keeping it from drying up on you?

Progress is looking real good. Nice work on the door skin

[Scurry67]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

How are you handling your POR-15? Keeping it from drying up on you?

Progress is looking real good. Nice work on the door skin

I put some Saran wrap between the lid and the can. Then I store it in a fridge in my shop. Not sure if that makes a difference, that's just what my dad does haha.

[Andyking1203]

Originally Posted by TA_C10

How are you handling your POR-15? Keeping it from drying up on you?

Progress is looking real good. Nice work on the door skin

I keep mine in a zip lock bag... no issues yet

[jojo-munson]

Cool build! Subbed for the ride.

And of course, Go Cougs!

[Scurry67]

Originally Posted by jojo-munson

Cool build! Subbed for the ride.

And of course, Go Cougs!

Go Cougs! I was just down in Pullman last weekend visiting my family. Bet you're enjoying all of that snow haha

[Scurry67]

Made some progress the last week or so.
Awhile back I started stripping my tailgate when I noticed it was bowed in the middle. At the time I said screw it, and started looking for a new one... But next thing you know I have it all cut apart and trying to fix it. I was able to hammer out a lot of dings with it split. Then l cleaned up the rust, got some rust mort on it, and Por15'd it. Will do a little more dolly work before I put it back together.

Also was able to spray a coat of primer on the door I repaired. Hopefully get some more body filler going this week.

There are a TON of spot welds in a tailgate

Cut in half. Makes me realize that when I used rust mort before it was cut open, I hardly got any of it haha

Por 15'd it. Looks a lot better than before.

Door is looking solid too

[Getter-Done]

Good Idea on the Tailgate.
Looking good.

[TA_C10]

Looking good, keep up the pics!

[Scurry67]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Good Idea on the Tailgate.
Looking good.

Thanks. I've been working on it off and on. It's definitely becoming more straight than when I got it.

[Andyking1203]

Nice progress!!!

[Scurry67]

Originally Posted by Andyking1203

Nice progress!!!

Thanks! Seems like progress is slow, but it's at least in the right direction.

[Scurry67]

Progress has been a tad slow. I switched gears a bit from the tailgate and back to the cab. I installed the new driver door on and worked on aligning it. Gaps looked good with the b-pillar, but no bueno on the rocker. I installed the rocker back when I thought I was going to use a re-pop door. At the time I sliced and fixed it so it fit that door better. Well with this original door, the gap isn't very even. I figure if I'm going through all this work that I need to do it right. So I hacked that rocker off and will be replacing it. Ordered a new rocker, should be here next week.

Also worked on sanding the glaze on the roof. Just needs a little touch-up at the front lip.

Attached the fender on with the door. All gaps looked decent other than the rocker.

Had an old re-pop replacement rocker but it didn't fit very well. I'm hoping the new one I get is a bit better quality and require less slicing and dicing.

Decided to throw the passenger fender on too for kicks. Lined up decent.

Glaze on the roof

Lots of sanding. I think the drip-rail shave is starting to pan out. Had a slight crown as you can see by the metal spots but it smoothed out nice and shouldn't be noticable after the high-build is sprayed. Need to clean up the front lip a bit.

[Scurry67]

While waiting on my new rocker to show up, I continued with body filler and sanding. Worked on the firewall and inner cab mostly.

Roof is all done. Nice to have that big area wrapped up.

This was the cab one year ago. Helps to look back and see the changes to keep motivation up.

Finally calling the firewall done! A lot of time spent on the area. Going to get some seam sealer for the firewall channel in the next week or two.

Body filler over the inner windshield patch. Will get some glaze on it this week and then call it good.

Body filler on the majority of the back of the cab. It really sucks sanding inside the cab. Legs get real sore on the metal floor!

[TA_C10]

Dang, lot of filler work man, nice work. What is the glaze?