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**oldiron** · 04-25-2009, 11:46 PM

Well its been quite a few years since I have started another project. I do have a couple that are in the middle of deconstruction.
A couple of weeks ago CG and I traded our projects to each other. He got my old 41 Caddy and I got his 71 C10 4x4.
Well this week I had an old friend of mine do some patch panel work for me.
My welding skills are on the dangerous side.
Pic 1 & 2 are what CG and I traded for.
Pic 3 & 4 are the typical original rockers after 38 years of sitting out in the NW rain.

**oldiron** · 04-25-2009, 11:52 PM

After a couple of hours he had the right hand side done and the left side stripped down and found that the lower pillar on the left side was wasted also.
Pic 1 & 2 Right side completed
Pic 3 & 4 Left side torn down.
Next week replacing the kick panels.

**70cst** · 04-25-2009, 11:57 PM

Looks like the transformation is in progress.

ratrod67 · 04-26-2009, 06:50 AM

I really like that truck!

big_al_71 · 04-26-2009, 06:58 AM

Coming along nicely....

OARNGESI · 04-26-2009, 06:59 AM

Thats gonna be a really nice truck one day

**Palf70Step** · 04-26-2009, 08:05 AM

Looking good so far. Can't wait to see here all fine tuned!

72BlckButy · 04-26-2009, 04:40 PM

oldiron, what a great looking start.

What are your plans for it? Are you keeping it black?

**oldiron** · 04-27-2009, 12:36 AM

I plan on fixing the few rust spots then repaint it black including the dash.
I'm also going from a 4 speed manual to a 350 turbo as the 4 speed has bad bearings and I need to match the rear end ratio to the front axle ratio. (3:07 vs 3:73 )

dan42 · 04-27-2009, 12:41 AM

Wow, what color is that dash? I've never seen anything like that before.

**oldiron** · 04-27-2009, 06:33 PM

Its spackle paint. Used in home hobby projects.

**oldiron** · 05-03-2009, 01:11 AM

Well got the rust issues done.
Both rockers, left hand lower cowl, and both kick panels replaced. Next swap the broken 4 speed for a turbo 350.

stllookn · 05-03-2009, 01:53 AM

Dennis, Nice job...did you do the kick panels...or did you have some help? Did you spot weld the kick panels to the vertical rib between the cowl and the kick panel?

**LockDoc** · 05-03-2009, 09:22 AM

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That baby is lookin' good so far. Keep the momentum going...

LockDoc

**GOPAPA** · 05-03-2009, 09:29 AM

thats a lot of progress ! Nice work,,,wish I could post pictures of the same of mine .. but not right now..

keep us posted ,, at least I get to see some one gettin it done..

**oldiron** · 05-03-2009, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

Dennis, Nice job...did you do the kick panels...or did you have some help? Did you spot weld the kick panels to the vertical rib between the cowl and the kick panel?

Had lots of help. A friend of mine Bill ( no CG not the same Bill ) do the welding. He has been doing it for 40 years. I was not there the day he put in the kick panels in.

longhorn70gmc · 05-03-2009, 11:52 PM

You make it look so easy!!! I am still waiting to do just one side for a quarter sized spot. Great job on the rockers.

CG · 05-04-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ratrod67

I really like that truck!

Me too =( But at least its in good hands now and will get the fix up it deserves.

I keep looking at the pic of it out at the farm...Maybe I should paint the green one black and we can be twins LOL

04-25-2009, 11:46 PM	#1
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Getting started again Well its been quite a few years since I have started another project. I do have a couple that are in the middle of deconstruction. A couple of weeks ago CG and I traded our projects to each other. He got my old 41 Caddy and I got his 71 C10 4x4. Well this week I had an old friend of mine do some patch panel work for me. My welding skills are on the dangerous side. Pic 1 & 2 are what CG and I traded for. Pic 3 & 4 are the typical original rockers after 38 years of sitting out in the NW rain. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-25-2009, 11:52 PM	#2
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Getting started again After a couple of hours he had the right hand side done and the left side stripped down and found that the lower pillar on the left side was wasted also. Pic 1 & 2 Right side completed Pic 3 & 4 Left side torn down. Next week replacing the kick panels. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-25-2009, 11:57 PM	#3
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,365	Re: Getting started again Looks like the transformation is in progress. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

04-26-2009, 06:50 AM	#4
ratrod67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 2,270	Re: Getting started again I really like that truck!

04-26-2009, 06:58 AM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Getting started again Coming along nicely.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

04-26-2009, 06:59 AM	#6
OARNGESI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: CASA GRANDE AZ Posts: 4,276	Re: Getting started again Thats gonna be a really nice truck one day __________________ 70 SWB STEPSIDE 70 BLAZER 09 challenger

04-26-2009, 08:05 AM	#7
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: Getting started again Looking good so far. Can't wait to see here all fine tuned! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-26-2009, 04:40 PM	#8
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Getting started again oldiron, what a great looking start. What are your plans for it? Are you keeping it black? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

04-27-2009, 12:36 AM	#9
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Getting started again I plan on fixing the few rust spots then repaint it black including the dash. I'm also going from a 4 speed manual to a 350 turbo as the 4 speed has bad bearings and I need to match the rear end ratio to the front axle ratio. (3:07 vs 3:73 ) Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

04-27-2009, 12:41 AM	#10
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Getting started again Wow, what color is that dash? I've never seen anything like that before. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

04-27-2009, 06:33 PM	#11
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Getting started again Its spackle paint. Used in home hobby projects. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-03-2009, 01:11 AM	#12
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,092	Re: Getting started again Well got the rust issues done. Both rockers, left hand lower cowl, and both kick panels replaced. Next swap the broken 4 speed for a turbo 350. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

05-03-2009, 01:53 AM	#13
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Getting started again Dennis, Nice job...did you do the kick panels...or did you have some help? Did you spot weld the kick panels to the vertical rib between the cowl and the kick panel? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

05-03-2009, 09:22 AM	#14
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,423	Re: Getting started again - That baby is lookin' good so far. Keep the momentum going... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

05-03-2009, 09:29 AM	#15
GOPAPA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nampa Idaho Posts: 7,472	Re: Getting started again thats a lot of progress ! Nice work,,,wish I could post pictures of the same of mine .. but not right now.. keep us posted ,, at least I get to see some one gettin it done..



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05-03-2009, 11:52 PM	#17
longhorn70gmc Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ridgecrest. CA, USA Posts: 1,715	Re: Getting started again You make it look so easy!!! I am still waiting to do just one side for a quarter sized spot. Great job on the rockers. __________________ Billy 1970 GMC Sierra Grande 402/TH400 (Longhorn)14 years and counting rebuild! 1975 (Build) Chevrolet SWB 4X4 350 SB Lifted 6 inches 1970 Ford F250 Ranger 390 BB 2010 Ford Super Duty F250 XLT W/4 inch lift kit and Pro Comp Tires Hub Cap Freak! *I need another truck like I need another hole in the head!* I'M IN THE MARKET...AS IT WERE!

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