LS1 into a 73 cheyenne

[smokedat]

Still working on the rust repair so far I've shaved the coners on the bed and left gas tank. The technique I use in order to prevent warping is to blow air after each tack, and when grinding the welds I go with a ruff grit like a 60 or so to chew the weld faster and not create so much heat. So I desided not to run AC & heater or wipers I will fabricate a sheet and place over the fire wall in order to get the smooth look without going crazy with the filler and relocate the wires to hide them. I will also fill in the inner fenders and the radiator core support.

[smokedat]

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[smokedat]

After the welds have been grinded

[smokedat]

I will be using a Valspar single stage B520 P to paint the frame

[nlped]

Nice work!!! Color will look cool.

[68 TT]

Looks great. Good job.

Which model of the Lincoln MIG do you have? Mine is too small to do more than sheet metal with and I would like to upgrade.

I like my Lincoln square wave TIG but it just doesn't lend itself to sheet metal work with needing both hands to weld, no free hand to hold the work piece with.

[Jhogan830]

BEAUTIFUL man just pretty! good luck with everything congrats on the move! and im loving those rallies! =D

[smokedat]

started on the firewall template hopefully I knock this out tomorow. I'm using 16 gage sheet metal. Took these low res pics with my phone.

[Jhogan830]

beastin man!

[smokedat]

I finished the firewall today I drilled some holes for spot welds then I welded the edges. Tomorow I will work on closing the cowl screen.

[STOCKISH]

Nice! Looks good.

[kvn1011]

Awesome trucks! Have you considered one of the brake booster relocation kits?

[smokedat]

Originally Posted by kvn1011

Awesome trucks! Have you considered one of the brake booster relocation kits?

Yeah im trying to fit it somewere in my schedule

[kvn1011]

here is one that i may check out, i'm currently gathering parts for my truck
hopefully will get started and put my build thread up in the next few weeks

http://www.scottshotrods.com/UnderDashPedalAssembly.asp

[smokedat]

Today I sealed the cowl screen, and wiper openings, still need to finish grinding the welds

[menace121978]

looks awesome man!

[87 chevy silverado]

Originally Posted by menace121978

Looks awesome man!

x2

[Jonboy]

looks great!

[smokedat]

Today I got the under dash pedal assembly . I also pickd up the mini 7" booster from CPP it accepts any standard corvette style master cylinder. the original stock booster will not work. This kit requires some fab work and welding and some fab work to the gas pedal to mount to the inner fire wall. I knocked out the booster. I still need more time to finish this one but here are a few pics.

[kvn1011]

Originally Posted by smokedat

Today I got the under dash pedal assembly I went to Scotts Hotrods shop to pick it up since its only 20 minutes away from my place. There was like 15 sweet rides at the shop that were being workd on. Back to buisness, the kit is engeneered and well built with quality welds that consists of a frame and a pedal assembly. I also pickd up the mini 7" booster from CPP it accepts any standard corvette style master cylinder.NOTE the original stock booster will not work. This kit requires some fab work and welding and some fab work to the gas pedal to mount to the inner fire wall. I can confirm that this kit will fit a 1973 Chevrolet C10. I knocked out the booster and cut the rim and bolts from the original location. I still need more time to finish this one but here are a few pics.

cool! Can't wait to see more

[mcbassin]

Very nice progress! looking good!

[smokedat]

so i finished patchin the firewall were the booster was still need to finish the grinding. I also patchd the holes from the sun vizors and the other small screw holes from the trim pieces, I plan to leave the interior space exposed painted surface no ulpstery or trim peces and for the doors i will fab some panels from aluminim, trying to get a raw industrial type of feeling. Here are some crappy pics from my phone

[nlped]

You're makin' great progress, And it's going to look great!

It's nice to see that other folks doing these projects aren't exactly expert welders. No offense intented as I am just starting to get a feel for my MIG welder, and my welds make yours look like Nathan Porter's. I was always told the only difference between a great welder and a mediocre welder is a great grinder .

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by nlped

I was always told the only difference between a great welder and a mediocre welder is a great grinder .

A great welder doesn't own a grinder.




I have 5 set up and ready to go at all times!

[nlped]

I have 4 grinders