56 Chev Garage build

[Rude Dude]

I might need that stuff the cab had no vents or panels

Originally Posted by ptc

Looks good Rudy - you keeping the vents operational? or did you cut all that junk out? if you need some side panels and vent covers I have a complete set thats not in too bad a condition.

[ptc]

Heres the pics

[Rude Dude]

Finished the other side vent pocket now the grinding begins. The rockers need addressing, both sides were damaged at loading or storage of the cab no rust just haven't decided to straighten or cut off and weld new ones in. Thinking of doing the latter then trying to straighten out original rockers (edges of running boards). Will post repairs as soon as I figure out what needs to be done.

[Kim57]

Repair looks good.
kim

[Rude Dude]

Forgot to post the driver side vent repair excuse the run in primer going to sand out once it is nice and dry.

[Rude Dude]

Had some time yesterday to box my rear frame and build a Welder Series pan hard mount for the rear end. Wouldn't you know 3/4 of the way almost done my Hobart mig welder drive motor took a dump on me. I took it the welding shop to get repaired it is a handler 175 I really like this welder. Should be repaired in a week or so when parts arrive oh well. I owned this welder for a few years so getting it repaired is less than buying a new one.

[Rude Dude]

I am going to make another separate post for this truck since the 56 is originally started here

[Rude Dude]

Recently picked up a 59 Fleetside bed but it had a very bad dent. The damage was pretty bad requiring pushed in area of the spear portion to be
replaced, A member of this forum Dunce79 (Cassey) was cool enough to sell me a patch he had left over from his build. Here are the before and after pics.

[joedoh]

nice work!