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49m · 05-16-2008, 01:03 AM

Ive got some pieces of bed floor if you need it. Know will you say where you got it blasted and do you recomend it. I am going to get my truck done when I tear it down.

Big J · 05-16-2008, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 49m

Ive got some pieces of bed floor if you need it. Know will you say where you got it blasted and do you recomend it. I am going to get my truck done when I tear it down.

I've got some left over from the stuff I got from Jim but I might need more, lol... thanks for the offer. Still haven't found my box of extra pumps and pulleys.
For the sand blasting..... If your prepared to see the worst then go for it. If you think the metal is good enough then stick with a DA and chemical stripper..... I got it done at E&M Fabricating across the river in Madison. I do recommend them, he did a good job, nothing warped or blasted to nothing. Even got all the nooks and crannies underneath.

Big J · 05-16-2008, 03:21 AM

Well after staring at the pretty new white epoxy all day I'm in a much better mood. As for my new found rust, "Just a thing"......... Started tearing down one of my doors tonight. I rememberd having a issue of Classic Trucks with the order of removal, helped alot, lol.... I think after some tlc my vent wings will look nice.

Chevyman63 · 05-16-2008, 03:44 AM

That tub does look good. Can't wait until mine is at that point.

BTW...nice work.

vtblazer · 05-16-2008, 12:51 PM

Hang tough J, like you said, better to find it now for sure.

You've gained skillz through all this, those rust spots got nuthin' on you.

Huck · 05-23-2008, 02:22 PM

Jason, don't go nuts on small holes by cutting out if the structural integrety is there. You can seal with POR15 and bondo which will prevent future issues. Cutting and welding is fine when you have no other choice structure wise but if section is solid---no real need.

**Yukon Jack** · 05-23-2008, 04:56 PM

I can't wait to see the hard bikini top - sounds very interesting!

Big J · 05-23-2008, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Huck

Jason, don't go nuts on small holes by cutting out if the structural integrety is there. You can seal with POR15 and bondo which will prevent future issues. Cutting and welding is fine when you have no other choice structure wise but if section is solid---no real need.

I probably could go that route but I believe its worse than the pics look. Plus it will allow me to POR15 the inside when I get it apart..... I wish I could make myself go the bondo route.... All those spot welds are going to be a PAIN!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

I can't wait to see the hard bikini top - sounds very interesting!

It shouldn't be very hard (we'll see

). The main thing my plan requires is that a person would have to be able to bolt the back side mounts to a roll bar. I'm using an aftermarket roll bar out of a truck and its got light tabs. So no problem for me.

Big J · 05-24-2008, 05:34 AM

Tonights fun... I started drilling the spot welds on the window frame but I'm taking my time on those. Put the trim rings on my wheels, looks sweet! I got the top skin cut off the truck top. Took some pics so yall could see what one looks like inside, RUSTY!!!

Big J · 05-30-2008, 09:30 PM

Close up pics.

jaros44sr · 05-30-2008, 10:58 PM

Thanks J...do think they used enuff spot welds, I can see why my w/s rusted out. With that front pc. off, would I have access to the rear pc., sorta looks like it. Or is there another layer to get thru?

Where's hugybear???

hugybear · 05-25-2008, 07:09 AM

lookin good

Big J · 05-28-2008, 04:00 AM

Got the windshield frame piece cut out tonight. Used a new spot weld cutter instead of using a spotweld bit. Worked great. Still wasn't working fast enough for me so I busted out the grinder and ground out the rest of the spot welds. The new piece fits just like its supposed to. I'm going to fix a few places on the inside first and then por15 all the places I can reach. Here are some pics. You can see all the rusty goodness that fell out in the floor.

**jamie72** · 05-28-2008, 04:07 AM

so how did he roof tie into the driprail? looks pretty good!!

vtblazer · 05-28-2008, 04:19 AM

That's great you were able to make use of it, cool yours was still good inside.

'Nother check off the list.

OLD SKOOL K5 · 05-28-2008, 06:21 AM

Good choice on the tires and rims Big J . you can't go wrong with rally's and bfg muds. They are Classic !

Big J · 05-28-2008, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by OLD SKOOL K5

Good choice on the tires and rims Big J . you can't go wrong with rally's and bfg muds. They are Classic !

They rock don't they!!! How are your trim rings holding up. The way the rubber bead sticks out on these tires seams to be holding the ring out away from the wheel. Maybe I need to take a rubber mallet and beat them on there a little better.

Hey jamie72... I'll take some close up pics one night this week.

jaros44sr · 05-28-2008, 11:27 PM

Got anymore pics of the windshield repair, nice wheels and tires. As soon as my govurn' check gets here, I plan to buy the same tires (can ya PM me the price, so I can shop around)

woodymm3 · 06-04-2008, 06:04 PM

hey man that is a sweet roll bar in that blue one. i like the top too is that silver? great build man still tuned in watchin every move waitin till i have to do mine

Huck · 06-05-2008, 07:57 AM

Great progress---one thought though--make sure you are getting that upper piece aligned very nice to the frame. If it isn't, you will wind up with a broken windshield as the strain on it will come and go with the flexing of the body so you want no high points or low points in the frame for the rubber to sit in. You may have to hammer it a bit to get-er-done just right.

Big J · 06-08-2008, 11:02 PM

Heres the windshield frame all welded up. It lined up perfect and went in pretty easy. I think I had every small clamp and visegrip I owned on it, lol. Several that saw it laughed and made fun... All thats left to do to it is strip and epoxy prime it. Along with a healthy dose of seam sealer... I also modded a stock fuel fill cover to fit my needs. I Spread it out some, then cut and filled the bottom to cover the filler tube. The next thing I need to do is strip the bed sides and get some epoxy primer on it so I can get to finishing up on the body work. But what fun is that.... I think I'll fiddle with the truck top I cut off first. On to the pics....

Chevyman63 · 06-09-2008, 07:16 AM

Great progress Big J.

Big J · 06-11-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Great progress Big J.

I'm trying....

Piddled with the truck roof tonight. I'm thinkin' I don't like it, at all..... It wouldn't be hard to brace it up, weld some tabs to bolt it to the windshield frame and to the rollbar light tabs. I can picture it complete with paint and the blazer lookin' all nice. But it still just doesn't look right to me. Any suggestions?

**jamie72** · 06-12-2008, 03:17 PM

imo.. i would just get a soft top or bikini top, as i`m not liking the look either..lol

5150 · 06-12-2008, 05:54 PM

Me either, but if you could get a pic of your cousin sitting in the cab I'm sure it would help my opinion

05-16-2008, 01:03 AM	#1
49m Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Turners Station,Ky Posts: 842	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Ive got some pieces of bed floor if you need it. Know will you say where you got it blasted and do you recomend it. I am going to get my truck done when I tear it down. __________________ My Rides 1969 Mustang gt coupe 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 1986 Iroc camaro 1986 K10 Short Bed 1987 Iroc Camaro 1990 rs Camaro 1992 350 ss truck 1998 Honda Civic 2005 Ram 2500 Cummins My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=279831

05-16-2008, 03:21 AM	#3
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Well after staring at the pretty new white epoxy all day I'm in a much better mood. As for my new found rust, "Just a thing"......... Started tearing down one of my doors tonight. I rememberd having a issue of Classic Trucks with the order of removal, helped alot, lol.... I think after some tlc my vent wings will look nice. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-16-2008, 03:44 AM	#4
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... That tub does look good. Can't wait until mine is at that point. BTW...nice work. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

05-16-2008, 12:51 PM	#5
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Hang tough J, like you said, better to find it now for sure. You've gained skillz through all this, those rust spots got nuthin' on you.

05-23-2008, 02:22 PM	#6
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Jason, don't go nuts on small holes by cutting out if the structural integrety is there. You can seal with POR15 and bondo which will prevent future issues. Cutting and welding is fine when you have no other choice structure wise but if section is solid---no real need.

05-23-2008, 04:56 PM	#7
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... I can't wait to see the hard bikini top - sounds very interesting! __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

05-24-2008, 05:34 AM	#9
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Tonights fun... I started drilling the spot welds on the window frame but I'm taking my time on those. Put the trim rings on my wheels, looks sweet! I got the top skin cut off the truck top. Took some pics so yall could see what one looks like inside, RUSTY!!! Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-30-2008, 09:30 PM	#10
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Close up pics. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

05-30-2008, 10:58 PM	#11
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,451	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Thanks J...do think they used enuff spot welds, I can see why my w/s rusted out. With that front pc. off, would I have access to the rear pc., sorta looks like it. Or is there another layer to get thru? Where's hugybear??? __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 05-30-2008 at 11:01 PM.

05-25-2008, 07:09 AM	#12
hugybear Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: way in the sticks god counrty Posts: 31	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... lookin good

05-28-2008, 04:00 AM	#13
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got the windshield frame piece cut out tonight. Used a new spot weld cutter instead of using a spotweld bit. Worked great. Still wasn't working fast enough for me so I busted out the grinder and ground out the rest of the spot welds. The new piece fits just like its supposed to. I'm going to fix a few places on the inside first and then por15 all the places I can reach. Here are some pics. You can see all the rusty goodness that fell out in the floor. Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 05-28-2008 at 04:00 AM.

05-28-2008, 04:07 AM	#14
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... so how did he roof tie into the driprail? looks pretty good!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

05-28-2008, 04:19 AM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... That's great you were able to make use of it, cool yours was still good inside. 'Nother check off the list.

05-28-2008, 06:21 AM	#16
OLD SKOOL K5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ventura, Southern California Posts: 67	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Good choice on the tires and rims Big J . you can't go wrong with rally's and bfg muds. They are Classic !

05-28-2008, 11:27 PM	#18
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,451	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Got anymore pics of the windshield repair, nice wheels and tires. As soon as my govurn' check gets here, I plan to buy the same tires (can ya PM me the price, so I can shop around) __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim



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06-04-2008, 06:04 PM	#19
woodymm3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oklahoma city Posts: 490	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... hey man that is a sweet roll bar in that blue one. i like the top too is that silver? great build man still tuned in watchin every move waitin till i have to do mine

06-05-2008, 07:57 AM	#20
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Great progress---one thought though--make sure you are getting that upper piece aligned very nice to the frame. If it isn't, you will wind up with a broken windshield as the strain on it will come and go with the flexing of the body so you want no high points or low points in the frame for the rubber to sit in. You may have to hammer it a bit to get-er-done just right.

06-08-2008, 11:02 PM	#21
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Heres the windshield frame all welded up. It lined up perfect and went in pretty easy. I think I had every small clamp and visegrip I owned on it, lol. Several that saw it laughed and made fun... All thats left to do to it is strip and epoxy prime it. Along with a healthy dose of seam sealer... I also modded a stock fuel fill cover to fit my needs. I Spread it out some, then cut and filled the bottom to cover the filler tube. The next thing I need to do is strip the bed sides and get some epoxy primer on it so I can get to finishing up on the body work. But what fun is that.... I think I'll fiddle with the truck top I cut off first. On to the pics.... Attached Images __________________ BAZINGA! My Build Last edited by Big J; 06-08-2008 at 11:05 PM.

06-09-2008, 07:16 AM	#22
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Great progress Big J. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

06-12-2008, 03:17 PM	#24
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... imo.. i would just get a soft top or bikini top, as i`m not liking the look either..lol __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com Last edited by jamie72; 06-12-2008 at 06:07 PM.

06-12-2008, 05:54 PM	#25
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: "Slowly but Surely" Big J's build thread... Me either, but if you could get a pic of your cousin sitting in the cab I'm sure it would help my opinion __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4 Last edited by 5150; 06-12-2008 at 05:54 PM.

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