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Patches
I deleted my last build post because I thought the title was stupid.
My Mimi called the truck I am building patches because of the bondo and multicoplored panels. So I will name the thread patches Here is my build that I started in 2003. It was a truck given to me by my father. He passed on October 20, 2003 shortly after giving it to me. TX_Firefighter and ShanesChevy have served as my go to people for advice on this build and would not have been able to get this far without them. Here is what started the frame off rebuild. I pulled the bed and found that the frame was almost rusted in two. So I started by finding a new frame. 
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04-21-2011, 02:52 PM
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Re: Patches
I got a 1972 frame from Mr. Shelly that he was kind enough to haul all the way from Kilgore for me.
I cleaned it real well and removed all the rust with a wire wheel on a grinder. I also sanded the places that it missed 
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04-21-2011, 02:52 PM
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Re: Patches
Then we primed it with Rusty Metal Primer from tractor supply
 
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04-21-2011, 02:53 PM
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Re: Patches
My little girl helped me with the work while staying safe doing so.
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04-21-2011, 02:53 PM
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Re: Patches
Painted the frame with Loss Gloss Black from Tractor Supply. All new Moog front end rebuild. Swapped on a sway bar from a 3/4 ton 73-87 Chevy truck. Dropped 5 ½” using dearched rear springs and hangers in the back. Drop spindles and springs in the front for 4 ½ inch drop.
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04-21-2011, 02:54 PM
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Re: Patches
Added a Blazer tank w/ an inline fuel filer off an 90’s chevy truck
 
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04-21-2011, 02:54 PM
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Re: Patches
A big gap where the angel got older
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04-21-2011, 02:55 PM
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Re: Patches
I wanted to remove the old cab off the old frame. I rigged this simple lift from a couple of ideas found here on the board
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04-21-2011, 02:55 PM
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Taking the cab off the old frame
 The Cab off the frame 
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04-21-2011, 02:56 PM
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Picture of my engine and trans
 
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04-21-2011, 02:57 PM
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Installing the engine.
 
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04-21-2011, 02:57 PM
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Finally have it installed. I had to put it on ramps because it was too low to get hoist under the front end.
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04-21-2011, 07:26 PM
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I am going to try to be vigilant in making progress on the truck. Here is what I did last night. Wirewheeled, Primed and Painted. Will work on striping core support tomorrow.
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04-22-2011, 11:44 AM
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Re: Patches
keep up the great work! engine is looking killer!
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04-22-2011, 07:30 PM
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Re: Patches
Lookin' good so far.I love watching these chevy trucks being restored.
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05-23-2011, 09:20 PM
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Keep at it!! Looking REAL GOOD!!
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11-22-2011, 01:50 PM
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Re: Patches
Finished stripping and painting core support. Will try to get the firewall cleaned and painted before Christmas. Fenders are getting the trim holes filles and primed
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11-22-2011, 02:24 PM
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Re: Patches
looking good, keep up the progress
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12-07-2011, 12:00 PM
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Re: Patches
Trim Holes filled initial sanding done
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12-09-2014, 04:48 AM
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Re: Patches
Cut the frame down to make it a short bed
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