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jb4short · 07-23-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Bamm

What brand of "mud" are you guys slingin'? Does it sand out well? Great build, keep up the great pics.......Jerry

Jerry, the green stuff is Evercoat "Everglass" with kevlar fibers in it. Great bonding properties and only used to build areas up. The light green (might look yellow) is Keystone brand Premium Plus Gold lightweight filler. Both are excellent products and there should be a Keystone store near you where you can source them and all of your other bodywork needs.

brossow · 07-23-2008, 09:57 AM

I'm sure it's way too late to ask, but I've just come to this thread. Any pics or info on the temporary bracing you used to hold the cab together while replacing the floor and firewall? I'm eager to learn as much as possible to minimize the chances of further destroying a cab already in need of serious help. Thanks!

Great project and dedication, BTW. I was born and raised in Waterloo and thus spent a fair amount of time in Cedar Falls.

Brent

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brossow

I'm sure it's way too late to ask, but I've just come to this thread. Any pics or info on the temporary bracing you used to hold the cab together while replacing the floor and firewall? I'm eager to learn as much as possible to minimize the chances of further destroying a cab already in need of serious help. Thanks!

Great project and dedication, BTW. I was born and raised in Waterloo and thus spent a fair amount of time in Cedar Falls.

Brent

I don't have pictures of the bracing (there may be one in the thread) and frankly we didn't do much. If you want to see how to REALLY brace a project check out Nathan Porter's website http://www.porterbuiltstreetrods.com and scroll through one of his build threads....he doesn't leave anything to chance

brossow · 07-23-2008, 10:35 AM

Thanks, Jon. Read the whole thread and didn't see the pics of the bracing I was hoping for, but I'll check out the site you mentioned as soon as possible. Thanks again!

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 10:56 AM

I'm one of the idiots that was in both the Navy and Army...two boot camps...YEAH! FYI: much easier the second time around...LOL

*FormerMember* · 07-23-2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

I'm one of the idiots that was in both the Navy and Army...two boot camps...YEAH! FYI: much easier the second time around...LOL

Same here.

I was a CW02 in the Army, then resigned in 96

Then Lt. CMDR in the Navy Reserve, after 9-11.

BTW, I need to get down there and see this project, pick up the Serp set up and sheet metal.

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Same here.

I was a CW02 in the Army, then resigned in 96

Then Lt. CMDR in the Navy Reserve, after 9-11.

BTW, I need to get down there and see this project, pick up the Serp set up and sheet metal.

bring your work clothes....parts will get cheaper

*FormerMember* · 07-23-2008, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

bring your work clothes....parts will get cheaper

Not a problem. I will be bringing two other very capable workers. What do you need done?

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by grendel

Not a problem. I will be bringing two other very capable workers. What do you need done?

A lot...both mechanical and body. I'll order up some more parts and have them ready

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 12:35 PM

ok...just learned something new to me. The top of the windshield frame is different in '67-'68 than it is in '69-'72. The piece that bridges the "A" posts on our '68 has two step downs from the top to the lip and our '70 has a single, much larger, step. I wonder if this is why some people have such fits with the windshield molding with the chrome?

stynchrr · 07-23-2008, 01:17 PM

I noticed that before but didn't know what year the differences were. It looks like there is a transistion in the A pillar. There are pics at the bottom of the first page in this thread.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...05#post2261005

Tim

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 01:21 PM

yes...just like that.

Nice "Mr. Mom" reference there too...LOL

msgross · 07-23-2008, 06:29 PM

nice gas tank... and mud... so does the Kevlar make it bullet proof if you add enough?

I won't jack a thread to entertain a feeble mind...I mean a Marine

ok, so I will

what do you call a boat with 1,000 Sailors and 1,000 Marines....?

1000 happy couples!

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

nice gas tank... and mud... so does the Kevlar make it bullet proof if you add enough?

I won't jack a thread to entertain a feeble mind...I mean a Marine

ok, so I will

what do you call a boat with 1,000 Sailors and 1,000 Marines....?

1000 happy couples!

Don't ask don't tell....LOL

I TRIED to get into the Marines; but when they found out I knew BOTH my parents they DQ'd me....had to be a sailor

jaros44sr · 07-23-2008, 07:29 PM

Oh no, this thread could become the battle of the Armed Forces, but we all know who they send in first

jb4short · 07-23-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44sr

Oh no, this thread could become the battle of the Armed Forces, but we all know who they send in first

Seal team 6....yes; we know...HAHAHAHAHA

msgross · 07-23-2008, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Seal team 6....yes; we know...HAHAHAHAHA

actually Army SF.... but that works..

jaros44sr · 07-24-2008, 04:36 AM

Actually I'm not supposed to say, but your both wrong

jb4short · 07-24-2008, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

actually Army SF.... but that works..

Mike, they just tell the ARMY guys that to make them feel "Special"

msgross · 07-24-2008, 06:17 AM

sounds like he created vanity for them too!

And for our fellow Marines here you can look it up in the link below!

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vanity

jaros44sr · 07-24-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by msgross

sounds like he created vanity for them too!

And for our fellow Marines here you can look it up in the link below!

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vanity

So that's why I look into a mirror whenever I pass one! Dang, Mike, thanks for answering that one

The few, the proud, the Marines, Catchy phrase! Semper Fidelus

jb4short · 07-24-2008, 07:05 AM

We welded (I watched...I gotta be honest) in the seam at the junction of the top of the "A" and the roof. Then added metal to the drip rail to try to match the fronts to the sides....still a lot of work to do there.

We've got 22 hours in body work on the firewall and it's not done....started third coats last night but it's looking great.

jkaylor68gmc · 07-24-2008, 09:11 PM

Marines, huh, Long live the Air Force Combat Controllers!!!!

hoo-rah

truck looks good john, keep uo the good work.

msgross · 07-24-2008, 09:16 PM

looks nice, was that TIG?

jb4short · 07-24-2008, 09:55 PM

No...the old Miller Synchrowave moved to Florida

07-23-2008, 09:57 AM	#2
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" I'm sure it's way too late to ask, but I've just come to this thread. Any pics or info on the temporary bracing you used to hold the cab together while replacing the floor and firewall? I'm eager to learn as much as possible to minimize the chances of further destroying a cab already in need of serious help. Thanks! Great project and dedication, BTW. I was born and raised in Waterloo and thus spent a fair amount of time in Cedar Falls. Brent __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

07-23-2008, 10:35 AM	#4
brossow Amateur Rust Fighter Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mankato, MN Posts: 1,087	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Thanks, Jon. Read the whole thread and didn't see the pics of the bracing I was hoping for, but I'll check out the site you mentioned as soon as possible. Thanks again! __________________ Brent '72 Chevy SWB stepside - [ Build Thread ] '79 ChevMC SWB fleetside - [ Build Thread ] '64 Chevy SWB fleetside & '66 Chevy SWB stepside (waiting in the wings...)

07-23-2008, 10:56 AM	#5
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" I'm one of the idiots that was in both the Navy and Army...two boot camps...YEAH! FYI: much easier the second time around...LOL

07-23-2008, 12:35 PM	#10
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" ok...just learned something new to me. The top of the windshield frame is different in '67-'68 than it is in '69-'72. The piece that bridges the "A" posts on our '68 has two step downs from the top to the lip and our '70 has a single, much larger, step. I wonder if this is why some people have such fits with the windshield molding with the chrome?

07-23-2008, 01:17 PM	#11
stynchrr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dover Delaware Posts: 270	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" I noticed that before but didn't know what year the differences were. It looks like there is a transistion in the A pillar. There are pics at the bottom of the first page in this thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...05#post2261005 Tim

07-23-2008, 01:21 PM	#12
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" yes...just like that. Nice "Mr. Mom" reference there too...LOL

07-23-2008, 06:29 PM	#13
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" nice gas tank... and mud... so does the Kevlar make it bullet proof if you add enough? I won't jack a thread to entertain a feeble mind...I mean a Marine ok, so I will what do you call a boat with 1,000 Sailors and 1,000 Marines....? 1000 happy couples! __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-23-2008 at 06:33 PM.

07-23-2008, 07:29 PM	#15
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,458	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Oh no, this thread could become the battle of the Armed Forces, but we all know who they send in first __________________ 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

07-24-2008, 04:36 AM	#18
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,458	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Actually I'm not supposed to say, but your both wrong __________________ 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

07-24-2008, 06:17 AM	#20
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" sounds like he created vanity for them too! And for our fellow Marines here you can look it up in the link below! http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/vanity __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" Last edited by msgross; 07-24-2008 at 06:19 AM.

07-24-2008, 07:05 AM	#22
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" We welded (I watched...I gotta be honest) in the seam at the junction of the top of the "A" and the roof. Then added metal to the drip rail to try to match the fronts to the sides....still a lot of work to do there. We've got 22 hours in body work on the firewall and it's not done....started third coats last night but it's looking great.

07-24-2008, 09:11 PM	#23
jkaylor68gmc Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,448	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" Marines, huh, Long live the Air Force Combat Controllers!!!! hoo-rah truck looks good john, keep uo the good work. __________________ 1947 International KB-1 1957 Chevy Bel-Air riding low 1962 swb fleetside 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 7-inch lift on 35 Daily driver 2016 Chevy Tahoe Better halves ride

07-24-2008, 09:16 PM	#24
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" looks nice, was that TIG? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

07-24-2008, 09:55 PM	#25
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: Tri-Pro's "Project GPW" No...the old Miller Synchrowave moved to Florida



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