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**Roland** · 09-30-2010, 03:39 PM

I did bunch of body work on this '72 then dropped it off at Metal Finishers in Jackson, MS. Got it back this morning and have to show it off.

**Dieselwrencher** · 09-30-2010, 03:42 PM

It looks very nice! Do you want to do another?

**Roland** · 09-30-2010, 03:59 PM

Got a long way to go on this yet

**LEEVON** · 09-30-2010, 04:19 PM

Was it acid dipped?

**Roland** · 09-30-2010, 04:32 PM

Actually a hot caustic dip. (Lye - NaOH). It removes ALL rust, factory seam sealer, Bondo, EVERYTHING but good metal. I still have some metalwork to do on it and I hope I can get it done before it begins to rust.

**LEEVON** · 09-30-2010, 04:44 PM

Looks like a nice clean cab already. Congrats. What are your build plans?

C20-67_N_MO · 09-30-2010, 06:32 PM

Man!

I am jealous!

Have to get my cab to the blasters soon.

Yours looks very good. But my question to you is did someone put any kind of treatment to prevent the metal from rusting? I was told once the metal is unprotected it has to have a coat of some kind of primer or other sprayable compound that protect metal from the air and potentail rusting in the future.

RCbowtie69 · 09-30-2010, 07:01 PM

you got to start some where,looking good

gearys 5600 · 09-30-2010, 07:05 PM

Looks good.

**Roland** · 09-30-2010, 10:33 PM

C20-67 N MO,
It is just bare metal so it will begin to "orange up" pretty soon. I will coat it good with the rust converter solution from Eastwood and finish the metal work then I may go back for another dip, then EDP. I have removed the drip rails already and I want to slick up the firewall a little more and do a little modification on the rear of the floor insude. Think I'm going to install a set of 2003 Caddilac buckets. Also toying with the idea of going flush with the windshield and back glass.

68 short step · 09-30-2010, 11:36 PM

oooo, perdyyy

Lippyp · 10-01-2010, 04:35 AM

Nice, theres a company over here thats started doing that, they dip it in a number of different stages to remove bondo, seam sealer etc, then into inhibited Hydrochloric acid to remove rust, then you fix it, then they dip it again and now they've just started using a system that basically lays down a nickel layer and then it gets EDP coated and baked. Not cheap though!

**Roland** · 10-01-2010, 10:34 AM

Yes, these guys follow with EDP too. There is one thing in common between here and there, - "Not cheap though"

I may do the EDP when I complete the body work.

basemodel67 · 10-01-2010, 10:42 AM

I am interested as heck in seeing someone do flush fit glass on one of these trucks... I hate those rubber gaskets!

ChevLoRay · 10-01-2010, 12:00 PM

I am jealous, too. Going this weekend to pick up another cab (a '70) to replace my '69. The firewall of my '69 has essentially made it a basket case, with the steel worms having made swiss cheese out of it. It can still be clipped (windshield posts and a cut across the floor) and be a good cab, but it has been a show-stopper for too long. Many thanks to HavinSomeFun for all he has done to help make this a possibility. His trading and mine has turned my project (and his) into a pair of realities.

09-30-2010, 03:39 PM	#1
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Got My Cab Back I did bunch of body work on this '72 then dropped it off at Metal Finishers in Jackson, MS. Got it back this morning and have to show it off. Attached Images

09-30-2010, 03:42 PM	#2
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Got My Cab Back It looks very nice! Do you want to do another? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

09-30-2010, 03:59 PM	#3
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Got My Cab Back Got a long way to go on this yet

09-30-2010, 04:19 PM	#4
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Got My Cab Back Was it acid dipped? __________________ '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

09-30-2010, 04:32 PM	#5
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Got My Cab Back Actually a hot caustic dip. (Lye - NaOH). It removes ALL rust, factory seam sealer, Bondo, EVERYTHING but good metal. I still have some metalwork to do on it and I hope I can get it done before it begins to rust.

09-30-2010, 04:44 PM	#6
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: Got My Cab Back Looks like a nice clean cab already. Congrats. What are your build plans? __________________ '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

09-30-2010, 06:32 PM	#7
C20-67_N_MO Champagne Taste on Beer Budget Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: High Ridge, Missouri Posts: 2,190	Re: Got My Cab Back Man! I am jealous! Have to get my cab to the blasters soon. Yours looks very good. But my question to you is did someone put any kind of treatment to prevent the metal from rusting? I was told once the metal is unprotected it has to have a coat of some kind of primer or other sprayable compound that protect metal from the air and potentail rusting in the future. __________________ Coming Soon: Project 1970 Country Truck

09-30-2010, 07:01 PM	#8
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: Got My Cab Back you got to start some where,looking good

09-30-2010, 07:05 PM	#9
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Got My Cab Back Looks good. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

09-30-2010, 10:33 PM	#10
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Got My Cab Back C20-67 N MO, It is just bare metal so it will begin to "orange up" pretty soon. I will coat it good with the rust converter solution from Eastwood and finish the metal work then I may go back for another dip, then EDP. I have removed the drip rails already and I want to slick up the firewall a little more and do a little modification on the rear of the floor insude. Think I'm going to install a set of 2003 Caddilac buckets. Also toying with the idea of going flush with the windshield and back glass.

09-30-2010, 11:36 PM	#11
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Got My Cab Back oooo, perdyyy

10-01-2010, 04:35 AM	#12
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: Got My Cab Back Nice, theres a company over here thats started doing that, they dip it in a number of different stages to remove bondo, seam sealer etc, then into inhibited Hydrochloric acid to remove rust, then you fix it, then they dip it again and now they've just started using a system that basically lays down a nickel layer and then it gets EDP coated and baked. Not cheap though! __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

10-01-2010, 10:34 AM	#13
Roland Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 134	Re: Got My Cab Back Yes, these guys follow with EDP too. There is one thing in common between here and there, - "Not cheap though" I may do the EDP when I complete the body work.

10-01-2010, 10:42 AM	#14
basemodel67 Factory Strippers Rule! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 707	Re: Got My Cab Back I am interested as heck in seeing someone do flush fit glass on one of these trucks... I hate those rubber gaskets! __________________ "Feast your eyes on a feast of smoke." 67 Chevy Short Fleet PLAN: LQ9, 4L60, D60 Looking for School Bus Gauges - Help me out!

10-01-2010, 12:00 PM	#15
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Got My Cab Back I am jealous, too. Going this weekend to pick up another cab (a '70) to replace my '69. The firewall of my '69 has essentially made it a basket case, with the steel worms having made swiss cheese out of it. It can still be clipped (windshield posts and a cut across the floor) and be a good cab, but it has been a show-stopper for too long. Many thanks to HavinSomeFun for all he has done to help make this a possibility. His trading and mine has turned my project (and his) into a pair of realities. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.



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