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bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 10:35 PM

Has anyone shaved their cab seam? I am looking to hear what steps you took to do so. Did you need to grind any metal or was it as simple as filling the seam with filler and sanding? Also, did you stop at the door jamb or continue in there as well?

Thanks - Jeff

Jonboy · 07-21-2003, 10:52 PM

Jeff, I used panel bonding adhesive in mine. I ground out the old seam sealer with a disc cutter, and then run a bead of the panel bond in there. It is a little runny, and needs to set up overnight undisturbed. After running the bead, I smoothed it with a body filler spreader, and put masking tape over the seam to make sure it sat in place until it dried. After it was dry, I hit it with 40 grit n the DA, until it was just metal and the seam. Go over that with a lightweight filler, smooth, prime, block, done. I did not fill it in the inside of the jamb. You might be able to use filler or Marglass, just make sure all of the old seam sealer is out. I work in a body shop, so I had access to the panel bond and mixer. Some of the filler with metal would probably work as wel, but just using plain filler would be too deep after you got the old seam sealer out of the way.

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 10:55 PM

Is there really seam sealer in there? It looks just like a regualr body line added for strength.

Want to come and do mine?

...Jeff

bigblock73 · 07-21-2003, 10:57 PM

BTW, have any pics you can share of this mod??

Jonboy · 07-21-2003, 11:01 PM

I will try to bring my camera home tomorrow night. They will be of the finished product, of course.

The seam looks like that is where the outer roof seamed in originally. It gets almost a half inch deep at the ends, though.

Jonboy · 07-22-2003, 09:27 PM

here is a pic of the cab side. Keep in mind that my garage is not the best place to take pictures.....

Jonboy · 07-22-2003, 09:28 PM

here is the rear of the cab

*mike reeh* · 07-22-2003, 09:48 PM

*drool*

*racedvl* · 07-22-2003, 09:55 PM

I must say, that looks REAL good!!! Nice work!

bigblock73 · 07-22-2003, 10:04 PM

jonboy, that looks real good...I think I might try that as well. Can you tell me more about the panel bonding adhesive, like what is consist of, how to mix/handle it, best name brand to use, stuff like that? Thanks - Jeff

BYW - with your missing interior, your truck looks EXACTLY like mine did after my first "resto" six years ago. I think I drove the truck like 6 months with no door panels or dash pad and bezel!

Jonboy · 07-22-2003, 10:05 PM

Thanks, guys. I really like the way the roof came out. The yellow is sooooo much better than the original grass green, too!

boataddict26 · 07-22-2003, 10:11 PM

Looks good!

Jonboy · 07-22-2003, 10:15 PM

Jeff, I used a product called "Fuzor". It is an epoxy, and comes as two seperated parts that blend together in a spiral end. Honestly, something like Marglass (fiberglass reinforced filler) would work fine. I work in a body shop, so I just commandeered the end of a tube one of the guys were using. Going with marglass would be considerably cheaper, as the tubes cost about $50, plus you need a gun for them too. If you know some guys in a body shop, see if they could hook you up with the end part of a tube and gun. I prepped mine with a disc cutter (the metal will need to be clean) and just filled it in. I would grind some of the primer back from it as well. I ended up having to hurry and shoot the cab (long story) or I would have carried it into the jamb as well.

I can't wait to drive the truck done. I was wanting a step bed, but it didn't work out. I think I may like the fleetside better, once it is on. So far, the furthest I have driven it is to the end of the block. My neighbors aren't really wild about the big block with open headers, but I sure like it!

ocbaud · 07-22-2003, 10:27 PM

i LOVE the way that looks. so kick ass

boataddict26 · 07-22-2003, 10:27 PM

Do you have any pics. of the truck that show the whole thing?

Jonboy · 07-23-2003, 08:32 AM

I will try to get some this weekend. I only have a 2 car garage, and there is a lot of stuff on the frame. I will pull it out and get some pics outside.

79BIG10 · 07-23-2003, 05:03 PM

DROOLING!! Damn that looks sweet!!!

ElGracho · 07-23-2003, 05:30 PM

Wow, I never thought that would look that good. It looks awesome!

Like others have said, drool drool...

07-21-2003, 10:35 PM	#1
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	shaved cab seam Has anyone shaved their cab seam? I am looking to hear what steps you took to do so. Did you need to grind any metal or was it as simple as filling the seam with filler and sanding? Also, did you stop at the door jamb or continue in there as well? Thanks - Jeff

07-21-2003, 10:52 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Jeff, I used panel bonding adhesive in mine. I ground out the old seam sealer with a disc cutter, and then run a bead of the panel bond in there. It is a little runny, and needs to set up overnight undisturbed. After running the bead, I smoothed it with a body filler spreader, and put masking tape over the seam to make sure it sat in place until it dried. After it was dry, I hit it with 40 grit n the DA, until it was just metal and the seam. Go over that with a lightweight filler, smooth, prime, block, done. I did not fill it in the inside of the jamb. You might be able to use filler or Marglass, just make sure all of the old seam sealer is out. I work in a body shop, so I had access to the panel bond and mixer. Some of the filler with metal would probably work as wel, but just using plain filler would be too deep after you got the old seam sealer out of the way. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-21-2003, 11:01 PM	#5
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I will try to bring my camera home tomorrow night. They will be of the finished product, of course. The seam looks like that is where the outer roof seamed in originally. It gets almost a half inch deep at the ends, though. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-22-2003, 09:27 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	here is a pic of the cab side. Keep in mind that my garage is not the best place to take pictures..... Attached Images

07-22-2003, 09:28 PM	#7
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	here is the rear of the cab Attached Images

07-21-2003, 10:55 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Is there really seam sealer in there? It looks just like a regualr body line added for strength. Want to come and do mine? ...Jeff

07-21-2003, 10:57 PM	#4
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	BTW, have any pics you can share of this mod??

07-22-2003, 09:48 PM	#8
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 683	drool

07-22-2003, 09:55 PM	#9
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I must say, that looks REAL good!!! Nice work!

07-22-2003, 10:04 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	jonboy, that looks real good...I think I might try that as well. Can you tell me more about the panel bonding adhesive, like what is consist of, how to mix/handle it, best name brand to use, stuff like that? Thanks - Jeff BYW - with your missing interior, your truck looks EXACTLY like mine did after my first "resto" six years ago. I think I drove the truck like 6 months with no door panels or dash pad and bezel!

07-22-2003, 10:05 PM	#11
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Thanks, guys. I really like the way the roof came out. The yellow is sooooo much better than the original grass green, too! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-22-2003, 10:11 PM	#12
boataddict26 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: North Central Florida Posts: 726	Looks good! __________________ 1978 Chevy C10 Currently under resto. 350 Getting face lift. .060, JEpistons, Modify heads. More will come with money.

07-22-2003, 10:15 PM	#13
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Jeff, I used a product called "Fuzor". It is an epoxy, and comes as two seperated parts that blend together in a spiral end. Honestly, something like Marglass (fiberglass reinforced filler) would work fine. I work in a body shop, so I just commandeered the end of a tube one of the guys were using. Going with marglass would be considerably cheaper, as the tubes cost about $50, plus you need a gun for them too. If you know some guys in a body shop, see if they could hook you up with the end part of a tube and gun. I prepped mine with a disc cutter (the metal will need to be clean) and just filled it in. I would grind some of the primer back from it as well. I ended up having to hurry and shoot the cab (long story) or I would have carried it into the jamb as well. I can't wait to drive the truck done. I was wanting a step bed, but it didn't work out. I think I may like the fleetside better, once it is on. So far, the furthest I have driven it is to the end of the block. My neighbors aren't really wild about the big block with open headers, but I sure like it! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

07-22-2003, 10:27 PM	#14
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	i LOVE the way that looks. so kick ass

07-23-2003, 08:32 AM	#16
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	I will try to get some this weekend. I only have a 2 car garage, and there is a lot of stuff on the frame. I will pull it out and get some pics outside. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241



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07-23-2003, 05:03 PM	#17
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	DROOLING!! Damn that looks sweet!!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

07-23-2003, 05:30 PM	#18
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