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jweb · 08-01-2017, 12:51 PM

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Mocked up my new door.Attachment 1675651

Are you happy with the way the new door fits? I have been thinking about buying new ones.

rvrfoot · 08-01-2017, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

Are you happy with the way the new door fits? I have been thinking about buying new ones.

Yes I'm happy with the doors I don't know if you can see within the pictures but the fit is pretty good around the edge happy with them I'm going to try to get the fenders now I got a whole complete bed and everybody said don't buy it I bought it I'm pretty happy with that besides the headboard the tailgate pretty nice

jweb · 08-01-2017, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Yes I'm happy with the doors I don't know if you can see within the pictures but the fit is pretty good around the edge happy with them I'm going to try to get the fenders now I got a whole complete bed and everybody said don't buy it I bought it I'm pretty happy with that besides the headboard the tailgate pretty nice

The only new parts I have bought were fenders. I tried 3 different brands and they were all about the same. The biggest issue was the welded in piece at the front of the fender that lines up with the grill surround. All of the fenders had a large gap compared to stock, almost like the welded in piece was too small. The piece also didn't line up well with the grill surround due to this.

Maybe there's a way to fix it but I found stock fenders with rusted bottoms. Seemed easier to patch them then trying to cut up new fenders.

rvrfoot · 08-01-2017, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jweb

The only new parts I have bought were fenders. I tried 3 different brands and they were all about the same. The biggest issue was the welded in piece at the front of the fender that lines up with the grill surround. All of the fenders had a large gap compared to stock, almost like the welded in piece was too small. The piece also didn't line up well with the grill surround due to this.

Maybe there's a way to fix it but I found stock fenders with rusted bottoms. Seemed easier to patch them then trying to cut up new fenders.

Thanks maybe I'll try looking for used fenders mines full of Bondo everywhere

rvrfoot · 08-01-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Thanks maybe I'll try looking for used fenders mines full of Bondo everywhere

Also if I try new ones there's two places that are pretty close to me Brothers trucks in Corona and car and truck shop in Anaheim I live fairly close if they don't fit I can take it back you probably have to do shipping

jweb · 08-01-2017, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rvrfoot

Also if I try new ones there's two places that are pretty close to me Brothers trucks in Corona and car and truck shop in Anaheim I live fairly close if they don't fit I can take it back you probably have to do shipping

I was going to say drive over to Truck and Car shop and check one out. I bought 2 different fenders from local shops, Dan's Classics in Portland and The Filling Station in Lebanon. I was able to return them both. The third fender was new in the box from someones abandoned project, I checked for the issue before buying it.

Maybe the gap won't bother you, it sure would save a lot of work and then you know there's no hidden rust.

65chevysub · 08-01-2017, 03:56 PM

got one door frame stripped and reprimered and installed new door check. Found some rust at the bottom of the door that will have to be POR-15'd or blasted, but not too bad....yet. Even came across the original paint(Light Blue).

**ChevyJr** · 08-01-2017, 06:04 PM

@rvrfoot How'd the repop door fit?

rvrfoot · 08-01-2017, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyJr

@rvrfoot How'd the repop door fit?

Pretty good I was quite happy with them compared to all the hype everybody's talking about on the internet I bought a complete bed too happy with that I'm going to try fenders everybody said the fenders or pretty bad

Softpatch · 08-02-2017, 12:35 AM

washed it it's been yrs (2014) since I washed it started clay bar ran out of time

TJ's Chevy · 08-04-2017, 11:00 AM

Sanded the firewall to 600 grit. Few more spots and then a good cleaning and masking and ready for paint!

**AngryPirate** · 08-07-2017, 10:31 AM

I got the engine & trans pulled out, pressure washed the 57 years of dirt and oil off of everything...I also power washed through what was left of the frost plugs. ;-)

Engine on engine stand now!

TJ's Chevy · 08-07-2017, 06:47 PM

Got some paint down. Now for cutting and buffing and it should look almost perfect.

vin63 · 08-09-2017, 10:46 AM

After about 6 hours of sanding, I finally got some stain on the bedwood. A few more rounds of sand-then-stain, and I hope to get some urethane down this weekend.

**AngryPirate** · 08-09-2017, 11:22 AM

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After about 6 hours of sanding, I finally got some stain on the redwood. A few more rounds of sand-then-stain, and I hope to get some urethane down this weekend.

Man, that is NICE looking.

rvrfoot · 08-13-2017, 10:58 PM

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jbgroby · 08-14-2017, 08:39 AM

Got the pipes installed, Woke up half the subdivision getting to the shop, but what the heck - they had to wake up anyway! Dan took his time and had to route carefully run around the oil filter and transmission pan, I have torsion bars so he was able to bring the pipe in the center of the arch and go to the rear, good clearance.

rvrfoot · 08-14-2017, 11:22 AM

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drmatera · 08-14-2017, 12:17 PM

More rust repair. This is very intimidating as it's my first time but I think it's coming out ok. Nothing is welded yet. Gotta fit floor pan next.

oliver63 · 08-14-2017, 03:35 PM

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run fuel line from tank

**slepysal** · 08-14-2017, 03:52 PM

Replaced shifter bushings , installed press on door seals, buffed out the paint and installed some Cragar S/S.

Turtleman · 08-14-2017, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by drmatera

More rust repair. This is very intimidating as it's my first time but I think it's coming out ok. Nothing is welded yet. Gotta fit floor pan next.

WOW,, that floor pan is shot!... Have you ever thought of just adding one of those glass bottoms in there instead? you know,,, Like the ones they have on those glass bottom boats?.. you could cruz around and see what you pass over then

drmatera · 08-14-2017, 05:47 PM

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WOW,, that floor pan is shot!... Have you ever thought of just adding one of those glass bottoms in there instead? you know,,, Like the ones they have on those glass bottom boats?.. you could cruz around and see what you pass over then

That would be pretty cool. I could wave to the squirrels as they run under the truck...

rvrfoot · 08-14-2017, 07:47 PM

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08-01-2017, 03:56 PM	#257
65chevysub Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Cottonwood, Arizona Posts: 1,379	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV got one door frame stripped and reprimered and installed new door check. Found some rust at the bottom of the door that will have to be POR-15'd or blasted, but not too bad....yet. Even came across the original paint(Light Blue). Attached Images

08-01-2017, 06:04 PM	#258
ChevyJr Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 87	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV @rvrfoot How'd the repop door fit?

08-02-2017, 12:35 AM	#260
Softpatch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Vashon WA Posts: 969	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV washed it it's been yrs (2014) since I washed it started clay bar ran out of time __________________ My Spelling is Not Incorrect...It's 'Creative' . . 1966 C-20 .....Swap 91 G-30(5.7 FI)/4L80E http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789617 59 Viking Revival .. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632341

08-04-2017, 11:00 AM	#261
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Sanded the firewall to 600 grit. Few more spots and then a good cleaning and masking and ready for paint! Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-07-2017, 10:31 AM	#262
AngryPirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 561	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I got the engine & trans pulled out, pressure washed the 57 years of dirt and oil off of everything...I also power washed through what was left of the frost plugs. ;-) Engine on engine stand now! Attached Images

08-07-2017, 06:47 PM	#263
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got some paint down. Now for cutting and buffing and it should look almost perfect. Attached Images __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-09-2017, 10:46 AM	#264
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV After about 6 hours of sanding, I finally got some stain on the bedwood. A few more rounds of sand-then-stain, and I hope to get some urethane down this weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes Last edited by vin63; 08-09-2017 at 11:26 AM.

08-13-2017, 10:58 PM	#266
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV I installed my roll pan today.

08-14-2017, 08:39 AM	#267
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Got the pipes installed, Woke up half the subdivision getting to the shop, but what the heck - they had to wake up anyway! Dan took his time and had to route carefully run around the oil filter and transmission pan, I have torsion bars so he was able to bring the pipe in the center of the arch and go to the rear, good clearance. Attached Images __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829 Last edited by jbgroby; 08-15-2017 at 10:55 AM.

08-14-2017, 11:22 AM	#268
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Installed my new auto meter gauges and a clock.

08-14-2017, 12:17 PM	#269
drmatera Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Nicholson, Ga Posts: 134	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV More rust repair. This is very intimidating as it's my first time but I think it's coming out ok. Nothing is welded yet. Gotta fit floor pan next. Attached Images __________________ 1981 K10 (4.8 / 4L60E swap) 1982 C10 (5.3 / 4L80E swap) 1985 C20 Suburban (454 / 4L80E)

08-14-2017, 03:35 PM	#270
oliver63 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: NC Posts: 57	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV run fuel line from tank __________________ 1990 Silverado Sport 2010 Silverado K1500 1996 K2500

08-14-2017, 03:52 PM	#271
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Replaced shifter bushings , installed press on door seals, buffed out the paint and installed some Cragar S/S. __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

08-14-2017, 07:47 PM	#274
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV Put on my new window and vent window.

08-14-2017, 07:48 PM	#275
rvrfoot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: san bernardino ca Posts: 1,611	Re: What did you do to your truck today part IV



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