Not Another Rebuild Thread....

[Chad215]

thanks for posting the pic of the rocker panel. I had been reading these guys' posts about clearance, etc...but couldn't quite visualize what the potential issues could be.
Should be very helpful for myself and others when we attempt these same repairs. Great job as always

[rmvlt1100]

SSG McMurphy, just catching up on your build and looks and sounds like it coming along good. I had the same issue with my passenger side rocker. I had to buy another new one to fix mine. I also talked with a couple of other guys that had the same issue with their passenger side rocker. Did you have any issues with the drivers side rocker? Mine went on with out any issues. Good luck on the rest of the build.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

I know I get a little or a lot long winded sometimes but I mean well..
\Great catch on the door.. will save you a bunch later..

Nope, dont worry about it at all man, no matter how long the delivery, the message is clear!

Originally Posted by Chad215

thanks for posting the pic of the rocker panel. I had been reading these guys' posts about clearance, etc...but couldn't quite visualize what the potential issues could be.
Should be very helpful for myself and others when we attempt these same repairs. Great job as always

Thanks Chad.
I envy guys that learn best by reading, watching, or being told something because I seem to learn best when it is done painfully.

Originally Posted by rmvlt1100

SSG McMurphy, just catching up on your build and looks and sounds like it coming along good. I had the same issue with my passenger side rocker. I had to buy another new one to fix mine. I also talked with a couple of other guys that had the same issue with their passenger side rocker. Did you have any issues with the drivers side rocker? Mine went on with out any issues. Good luck on the rest of the build.

Thanks for the kind words, they are always encouraging!

The Garrison Deputy Commander is retiring today and last night was his going away dinner, so since my wife works a few doors down from them in the Post HQ, we had to attend. Otherwise I would have finished my p-side rocker last night. With any luck I will get to it tonight. The d-side is this weekend, after potential skiiing !!!!

I will post more pics as progress occurs.

[57truckguy]

I feel your pain. Lol. When making the fuel and brake lines there is or was no end to the comedy of errors I made. Just glad I didn't,t use SS. Lol
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[flips72]

truck is looking great, i too had the same problems with my rocker but it was on both sides, my gap was even at the bottom of the door but the front coner rubed just like yours so i just massaged the area wher the rub was until i had the right clearence and all is good. nice tear down on the donor truck you do very good work.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by 57truckguy

I feel your pain. Lol. When making the fuel and brake lines there is or was no end to the comedy of errors I made. Just glad I didn't,t use SS. Lol
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I have to commiserate with you on fuel lines there 57... On my Tempest I bent some beautiful lines for my fuel pump to carb, and vacuum advance to carb and thought I was the shiznit!!
Then when I bought the lines for the tranny coolant, I got them about a foot too long, and I was in tube bending hell.... They are at the top of my list of things to fix on it before I show it this summer.

Originally Posted by flips72

truck is looking great, i too had the same problems with my rocker but it was on both sides, my gap was even at the bottom of the door but the front coner rubed just like yours so i just massaged the area wher the rub was until i had the right clearence and all is good. nice tear down on the donor truck you do very good work.

Thanks Flips, it is awesome to get such kind words from you guys that are doing the types of builds I wish I could.
I am in the middle of doing my whole d-side right now. I goofed up the floor pan and cut it VERY poorly and have finally made the decision to get another and have a second go at it due to the amount of foot traffic that side of the vehicle gets.
Guess it was destined to happen though right after giving LostMy65 such stellar advice ..... LOL ....
You guys realize that being Irish is almost a curse right? Luck of the Irish is a string of cuss words sometimes

I have some pics, but I am trying to hold off on posting progress pics in the order that I do them. What I have seen in this build diary is that I tend to work projects/parts based on what parts or tools I have at the time, or what I can do in the time allowed. So I have been trying to save them up and post like I did on that p-side shoulder/corner repair that I did. I thought that was a much cleaner post and better entertainment for you guys.

Anyways, more to come.
Thanks for taking a look and leaving a thought or two!

[chad64chevy]

mcmurphy, i'll send you those jeep door checks when i get off work tomorrow and will send you a tracking number!! it didnt take you long to strip that donor truck and atleast your getting somewhere on yours i had to but mine on hold a lil bit! i'm wantin for so nice weather around 70-80* for a week so i can do my big back window and my rockers! i'm also coping you on the grille support patches for around the frame horn notches, i found out the since i have my truck on a 70' frame the frame horn area is 1 in. lower then a 64 frame is so i dont have to notch the frame and lower the bumper, just line them up and weld them! then i can fill in the grille support to make it look not noticeable!!! anyways keep it up, and i know what you mean when the guys that build nice trucks comment on your build!! it kind of makes you want to go do something to your truck!!

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

mcmurphy, i'll send you those jeep door checks when i get off work tomorrow and will send you a tracking number!! it didnt take you long to strip that donor truck and atleast your getting somewhere on yours i had to but mine on hold a lil bit! i'm wantin for so nice weather around 70-80* for a week so i can do my big back window and my rockers! i'm also coping you on the grille support patches for around the frame horn notches, i found out the since i have my truck on a 70' frame the frame horn area is 1 in. lower then a 64 frame is so i dont have to notch the frame and lower the bumper, just line them up and weld them! then i can fill in the grille support to make it look not noticeable!!! anyways keep it up, and i know what you mean when the guys that build nice trucks comment on your build!! it kind of makes you want to go do something to your truck!!

Thank you
Thank you
Thank you Chad !! Those door checks will be awesome!

You really nailed it when you said it makes you want to do something to your truck! When I see stuff like that I want to go do something BIG and NICE and FLASHY that will make me Oooooo and Ahhhhhhh .... then I realize I am trying to sculpt like Leonardo Di'Vinci but I dont have the skills to work with playdoh.

But anyways, will jump back into it tomorrow, and after it is all said and done, it is fun !!

[57truckguy]

I was in tube bending hell....

Been there done that. bought a T shirt.. LOL

[McMurphy]

It was like Christmas in the mailbox today!
A stack of fresh DVDs from our wonderful Amazon.com.
A box of goodies from Classic Industries
and a parcel from a board member!!

Mostly with the insane shipping charges I have been trying to lump as much stuff into a parts order as possible, so even though I am NoWhere near needing them yet, I did still order my arm rests, and the ignition bezel I didn't have.

This weekend I get to finish my d-side floor though now that my new pan came in! Yay Team.

I am also going to play with these Jeep donor door checks!
I may get to it one day this week after work if I can get home early enough....

Thanks for looking guys!

[chad64chevy]

awesome glad you got the door checks i sent! the arm rest you got are about the same as the ones i'm going to order, but i'm getting the grey and black arm rest to match my interior better, good luck with everything

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

awesome glad you got the door checks i sent! the arm rest you got are about the same as the ones i'm going to order, but i'm getting the grey and black arm rest to match my interior better, good luck with everything

I was going to get the grey and black... but decided not to due to the probability of me getting them grease and gunk stained. The top, padded cushion part of these are vinyl and textured just so you know.

Thanks again for the door checks, cannot wait to dink around with them !!

[ddubbs]

Well it's been awhile. Looks like everything is coming along great. What did you end up doing with the white 84 truck you tore down. Are you going to sell any body panels of it. Lmk thanks.
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[ddubbs]

Hey so I was doing some catching up on your thread. If your still looking for a disc brake frontend and steering I believe I have a complete setup. Lmk it's out of a 72. Should be a direct bolt up.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by ddubbs

Well it's been awhile. Looks like everything is coming along great. What did you end up doing with the white 84 truck you tore down. Are you going to sell any body panels of it. Lmk thanks.
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The '85 Sierra is out front with a "Parts for Sale" in the window!
Joe231 has inquired about the front clip for body parts and interior is all so far. The tranny is there because I dont intend to use it. etc....

Originally Posted by ddubbs

Hey so I was doing some catching up on your thread. If your still looking for a disc brake frontend and steering I believe I have a complete setup. Lmk it's out of a 72. Should be a direct bolt up.

I would love to get that disc set up from you, otherwise Action Auto was going to roll an early 70s rig over and let me cut the front cross member off the frame.
Shoot me a PM with your contact info, or swing by the Hospital some time. Anyone at the front desk can find me for you, I run the Operating Room Department !!

[yukon]

McMurphy, you still looking for a bench seat, have some out of 70's pickups. If your needing any other parts or help hit me up.

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by yukon

McMurphy, you still looking for a bench seat, have some out of 70's pickups. If your needing any other parts or help hit me up.

I got one from a bronco, seems like it will do nicely.
What I really wanted was one from an El Camino, with the flip down arm rest. I like the olders because they are not partitioned off as 60-40s or 40-20-40s. Just a straight bench.
Hmmmm any other parts is pretty wide open.... LOL
I would probably take you up on that if I knew what you have !!

Thanks guys, I was feeling like the Lone Stranger up here in central Alaska.

[ddubbs]

Pm sent!!!

[McMurphy]

Progress has slowed down with skiiing one day each weekend, but you gotta enjoy what you can when you can eh?

This is what I found when I pulled the carpet and the deadner from the floor on the d-side.


After the foam filled rocker was peeled off, I beat out as much of the rusted floor as I could find with a small hammer.


Then comes the patching

[chevy_man5]

Looking good!!

[McMurphy]

Originally Posted by chevy_man5

Looking good!!

Wow you are up early! LOL

[chevy_man5]

Been at work for a couple of hours now. Just taking a break, and catching up! LOL

[McMurphy]

Just a few more...

[chad64chevy]

cab floor looks good! very nice progress

[allaboutchevelles]

Very nice looking welds!! Your doing a great job on the metal replacement. Keep up the good work.