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MisterE72 · 08-02-2011, 09:31 PM

After re-doing the right inner rocker and getting a satisfactory fit, I decided to redo the left side as well. I started by cutting out the old inner rocker. It was up to high and the outer rocker would not weld on the bottom. I then welded in a new one in. After some careful measuring, I welded in the outer rocker and buttoned up the left corner too. See what you think.

VA72C10 · 08-02-2011, 09:52 PM

I think that looks very good. Have you test fit the doors I assume?

MisterE72 · 08-02-2011, 10:00 PM

VA72C10: I test fit the door several times to get the best fit. i first installed the rockers using self drilling screws and test fit before welding. if I had done that the first time, I wouldn't have had to redo the inner rockers. Live and learn my friend

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VA72C10 · 08-02-2011, 10:16 PM

Good deal! Many make the mistake of not checking the doors....I even ran across a cab that a buddy had that the doors would not close after paint even w/out the gaskets because of the rocker fit....the po had never test fit the doors before paint.......

MisterE72 · 11-29-2011, 09:52 PM

Greetings. Its been a couple of months since my last post. Here is my update. I've installed the cab, fenders, and hood for mock up purposes. I'm having trouble getting the hood gaps even. If i fix one side the other side is off...frustrating! My goal is to get it into a shop this winter..we'll see. I let my kids help out with the paint job.

MisterE72 · 11-29-2011, 09:57 PM

Oh..forgot to mention..I picked up these 18x10, 18x8.5 boys timeless wheels a couple weeks ago. Not sure if i'm going to use them, but they were a great deal. They were on the black truck below.

brossow · 11-29-2011, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterE72

Oh..forgot to mention..I picked up these 18x10, 18x8.5 boys timeless wheels a couple weeks ago. Not sure if i'm going to use them, but they were a great deal. They were on the black truck below.

Nice wheels, but unless you have a late-model rearend in your project you're going to need spacers to use them. The '88-up rearend is about 2" wider than earlier models like yours. Not crapping on the purchase -- just giving a heads-up.

**67cheby** · 11-29-2011, 10:40 PM

i have always liked the Timeless

mcbassin · 11-30-2011, 12:22 AM

Looking good Bro! Glad to see the little ones getting some painting in

MisterE72 · 11-30-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by brossow

Nice wheels, but unless you have a late-model rearend in your project you're going to need spacers to use them. The '88-up rearend is about 2" wider than earlier models like yours. Not crapping on the purchase -- just giving a heads-up.

Thanks for the heads-up on the wheels. I still need to get the bed on so I can really see if i like the fit and look of the 18's. I may go with 20's.

big_al_71 · 11-30-2011, 04:58 PM

Great to see that you are making progress.. long time no see (post) hope all is well.....

MisterE72 · 11-30-2011, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by big_al_71

Great to see that you are making progress.. long time no see (post) hope all is well.....

Thanks Big Al. I've been keeping up with all my favorite builds.All is going great with me and my family. Just not much progress on my truck. I'm anxious to see the wheels on your truck though. its gonna look sweet.

big_al_71 · 11-30-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterE72

Thanks Big Al. I've been keeping up with all my favorite builds.All is going great with me and my family. Just not much progress on my truck. I'm anxious to see the wheels on your truck though. its gonna look sweet.

Thanks Brother....I spoke to my vendor they are shipping out on the 5th of december so will see if they were worth the wait or not.....

MisterE72 · 11-24-2013, 05:00 PM

Greeting Folks,
It's been a while since my last post, but I have been checking out what you fine folks have been doing with your projects. I'm happy to report that we are back to work on the C10. Final bodywork and blocking has begun.The cab, doors, and fenders are almost done. I still don't know what color I want to go with. Any suggestions??

72BlckButy · 11-24-2013, 08:51 PM

Glad to see you back on. Keep at it mr e!

MisterE72 · 11-25-2013, 04:47 PM

Thanks Nate. Blank Slate came out excellent. I like her stance. That's the same ECE set up I have on my frame. Hopefully mine will turn out half as nice as yours.

mcbassin · 11-25-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterE72

Greeting Folks,
It's been a while since my last post, but I have been checking out what you fine folks have been doing with your projects. I'm happy to report that we are back to work on the C10. Final bodywork and blocking has begun.The cab, doors, and fenders are almost done. I still don't know what color I want to go with. Any suggestions??

Good to see you back at it. Red is my color of choice

MisterE72 · 12-04-2013, 10:26 PM

We finally finished blocking the whole truck. I still need to finish the door jams and some other areas you do see much. I still cant decide on a color!

**mattfranklin** · 02-05-2014, 08:40 PM

What colors do you like? What colors on other vehicles or in nature have inspired you?

For my truck I'm going with white. Just because it's simple, makes dents harder to see, and that's what mine came with stock. But don't let that be your reason. ;-)

08-02-2011, 09:31 PM	#226
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework After re-doing the right inner rocker and getting a satisfactory fit, I decided to redo the left side as well. I started by cutting out the old inner rocker. It was up to high and the outer rocker would not weld on the bottom. I then welded in a new one in. After some careful measuring, I welded in the outer rocker and buttoned up the left corner too. See what you think. Attached Images

08-02-2011, 09:52 PM	#227
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework I think that looks very good. Have you test fit the doors I assume? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-02-2011, 10:00 PM	#228
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework VA72C10: I test fit the door several times to get the best fit. i first installed the rockers using self drilling screws and test fit before welding. if I had done that the first time, I wouldn't have had to redo the inner rockers. Live and learn my friend .

08-02-2011, 10:16 PM	#229
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Good deal! Many make the mistake of not checking the doors....I even ran across a cab that a buddy had that the doors would not close after paint even w/out the gaskets because of the rocker fit....the po had never test fit the doors before paint....... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

11-29-2011, 09:52 PM	#230
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Greetings. Its been a couple of months since my last post. Here is my update. I've installed the cab, fenders, and hood for mock up purposes. I'm having trouble getting the hood gaps even. If i fix one side the other side is off...frustrating! My goal is to get it into a shop this winter..we'll see. I let my kids help out with the paint job. Attached Images

11-29-2011, 09:57 PM	#231
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Oh..forgot to mention..I picked up these 18x10, 18x8.5 boys timeless wheels a couple weeks ago. Not sure if i'm going to use them, but they were a great deal. They were on the black truck below. Attached Images

11-29-2011, 10:40 PM	#233
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework i have always liked the Timeless __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

11-30-2011, 12:22 AM	#234
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Looking good Bro! Glad to see the little ones getting some painting in __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

11-30-2011, 04:58 PM	#236
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Great to see that you are making progress.. long time no see (post) hope all is well..... __________________ 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

11-24-2013, 05:00 PM	#239
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Greeting Folks, It's been a while since my last post, but I have been checking out what you fine folks have been doing with your projects. I'm happy to report that we are back to work on the C10. Final bodywork and blocking has begun.The cab, doors, and fenders are almost done. I still don't know what color I want to go with. Any suggestions?? Attached Images

11-24-2013, 08:51 PM	#240
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Glad to see you back on. Keep at it mr e! __________________ -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)

11-25-2013, 04:47 PM	#241
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework Thanks Nate. Blank Slate came out excellent. I like her stance. That's the same ECE set up I have on my frame. Hopefully mine will turn out half as nice as yours.

12-04-2013, 10:26 PM	#243
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework We finally finished blocking the whole truck. I still need to finish the door jams and some other areas you do see much. I still cant decide on a color! Attached Images

02-05-2014, 08:40 PM	#244
mattfranklin Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moraga, CA Posts: 812	Re: MisterE72's Build thread: Too much Homework What colors do you like? What colors on other vehicles or in nature have inspired you? For my truck I'm going with white. Just because it's simple, makes dents harder to see, and that's what mine came with stock. But don't let that be your reason. ;-) __________________ (Very) Slow-Going Build Thread: Stock 1970 Short Step with Stock 1970 LT-1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567340



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