Free Candy Inside: 63 Long Panel Build

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Picked up some 8' bedsides, some extra bedside pieces, some smaller stuff, and an aluminum 63 grill for $200. Should have enough lower bedsides to fix the body on my panel truck now. Only 3 weeks till the show I'm trying to make it to. Crunch time.

crazy how all the good stuff is in BFE, i just came back from Lacrosse, IN. get'n a pristine hood!!! $150

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It always is! This guy had tons of stuff. Good thing I didn't need much or it could have got expensive real quick. That's a good looking hood. Think I'm getting myself another one this week as well. Lol

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

It always is! This guy had tons of stuff. Good thing I didn't need much or it could have got expensive real quick. That's a good looking hood. Think I'm getting myself another one this week as well. Lol

i been pick'n 3 spots since last may 14' so i have all the pieces i need as well. my burban has parts from 5 different trucks, good thing i love road trips!!!

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Started working on fixing those rotted mess.

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I was able to use a piece the guy gave me when I bought the bedsides. I have to bend up a separate piece to get the length I needed. This kind of shows how long my panel is. The teal panel was from a long bed I believe and is 24" long from the edge to the wheel arch. I needed a panel 42." Pretty happy how it turned out so far considering I've never done this before.

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Then I started working on the front side of the wheel arch. I had previously cut the bottom off since it was all rotted.

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After some work I was able to fit the first part of the bedside. Once again I need more than what a standard 8' bed has. Hoping to get the rest tacked on tomorrow.

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Got the passenger side all welded up and did some grinding. Also got the driver side donor panels cut out. Hopefully knock those out tomorrow. Little over 2 weeks till the show I'm trying to make it to. Not enough time in the day.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Got the passenger side all welded up and did some grinding. Also got the driver side donor panels cut out. Hopefully knock those out tomorrow. Little over 2 weeks till the show I'm trying to make it to. Not enough time in the day.

i like the rusted bottoms, kinda made it look gnarly!!!

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Originally Posted by pimpston65

i like the rusted bottoms, kinda made it look gnarly!!!

It looked more original that way but I hated doing all this work and then it not lay out even or flat. Kinda defeats the purpose. Lol

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Worked on the truck a ton this weekend. Added some Glow Shift digital guages, reworked some front suspension, fixed an air leak, did some odds and ends, and then started reworking some rear suspension. Added some spacers to the rear bag mounts which gained me another 2.5" of lift. Have to redo the shock mount but that won't take long. Still lays out as planned.

[Modges'66]

Very, very nice work!
Just take your time & keep it cool, and you will be in good shape!

[FrankyV8]

Looking good buddy, last couple hurdles and you'll be on your way!!

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Been working on floors and other things. Took tomorrow off. Hopefully get a lot done. Needed a quick break so I messed with some turn signal lights.

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Got some one of the driver side floors installed. All the wiring mess it turn signals and headlights. Getting close to being able to finish that up soon.

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Got everything all braced up. Driver side is ready for a floor plan. Decided not to make one just yet and went about mounting the gas tank.

[66PANEL]

Your getting there! Can't wait to see it in person! 9 more days!

[Free Candy Inside]

Originally Posted by 66PANEL

Your getting there! Can't wait to see it in person! 9 more days!

I'm trying, but not sure she's gonna make it. Soooo much to do. Lol

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Started working on some floor action. Test fitting the panel

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Getting fancy with the Mittler Bros bead roller.

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Think it turned out good for my first ever bead rolled panel. Looked good when installed. Now just like 12' more to go to the back bumper. Lol

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Free Candy Inside

Think it turned out good for my first ever bead rolled panel. Looked good when installed. Now just like 12' more to go to the back bumper. Lol

i hope your get'n a deal on metal, gets costly with your build!!! will your truck be at the show???

[sambrutay]

Hope you get it done, Ready to see it at Beatersville.

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I'm usuing 18g galvanneal which runs just under $20 a sheet. It doesn't rust which is cool. As far as making it to the show. Not sure. It's gonna be tough. I needed some extra help today/small miracle and I found this shirt so it only seemed the right thing to wear. Lol

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Got the last of the wiring done (except finish the headlights/marker lights) and mounted the fuse box. Also finished up mounting the gas tank and got it all plumbed in. Added some gas and it fired right up and actually ran better than it ever has. Excuse the crappy strap holding the filter down. No parts store had one so I made that thing real quick till I can order one