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**67cheby** · 01-05-2015, 10:51 AM

That leaves one last step on my floor repairs the hole in the high hump needs filled.

Cut out a patch panel

Weld it in and smooth it off !

Also welded up the gas neck, a little hammer and dolly work and she should be good to go !

**67cheby** · 01-05-2015, 10:55 AM

Here are a few shots of the whole floor after I finished with all the LMC Truck patch panels !

**Elliot949** · 01-05-2015, 10:56 AM

Awesome Work Mike... are you sure you don't want to do the finish work on "Class Act"???...

**67cheby** · 01-05-2015, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Awesome Work Mike... are you sure you don't want to do the finish work on "Class Act"???...

LOL....I barely have time to work on this one !!

Stay tuned door patch panels and new firewall are next !

jlsanborn · 01-05-2015, 11:43 AM

Cruising right along, great looking work!

**67cheby** · 01-05-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Mike, progress is looking good. I have been following on FB, but the pictures here are easier on my eyes then trying to see the detail on my phone...LOL.

LOL, you are welcome !

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Originally Posted by MaximilianKimlin

aren't we all.

yes sir !

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Cruising right along, great looking work!

Thanks man, pretty excited about the progress !

jtp67-72 · 01-05-2015, 07:13 PM

See why i love this board??.....if u chose to do so....u could run those last 10 posts or so as a DYI on sheetmetal replacement .and show those that don't think they can that its not that hard with planning and a few good tools and some common sense! I preach that it ain't rocket science ......just a lotta patience and the "want -to"....and the trick is to know your strengths and weakness's and farm out what makes better since and "cents"....lol.....U and I and 100's of others on this board have built many,many rides with the above plan and hopefully others will see the light on the rewards in the end....I used to show a 30k truck i built against 150k trucks in early 90's ..Question always was "why do u keep bringing yours when u know they will out point u?"....My response was always "yep they sure do .....their about 6 points ahead...what is that ??....oh yeah 20k per point!!! I'm ok with that!!!"......and i had just as much fun......jim

**67cheby** · 01-05-2015, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

See why i love this board??.....if u chose to do so....u could run those last 10 posts or so as a DYI on sheetmetal replacement .and show those that don't think they can that its not that hard with planning and a few good tools and some common sense! I preach that it ain't rocket science ......just a lotta patience and the "want -to"....and the trick is to know your strengths and weakness's and farm out what makes better since and "cents"....lol.....U and I and 100's of others on this board have built many,many rides with the above plan and hopefully others will see the light on the rewards in the end....I used to show a 30k truck i built against 150k trucks in early 90's ..Question always was "why do u keep bringing yours when u know they will out point u?"....My response was always "yep they sure do .....their about 6 points ahead...what is that ??....oh yeah 20k per point!!! I'm ok with that!!!"......and i had just as much fun......jim

Exactly, I was totally intimidated by it and literally with zero help just sat down and reverse engineered it, took my time and put it all back together.

Cloud 9 went up against the best and came out Good Guys Truck of the year Finalist beat by a 200k plus truck.... I agree completely !

aggie91 · 01-05-2015, 11:14 AM

Mike, progress is looking good. I have been following on FB, but the pictures here are easier on my eyes then trying to see the detail on my phone...LOL.

Bomp · 01-06-2015, 06:50 AM

Looking real good. Reeeal goood.

**Elliot949** · 01-06-2015, 09:25 AM

Man Mie Boosted Bertha can end up being your best yet...

**67cheby** · 01-06-2015, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

Yep and betcha if we got Justin (scotts hotrods) to look in on this he would give his blessing on those repairs.....and i know what talent lye's over there and lots of other places!!......(see below)......jim

Someday I hope to be that good they have some real talent coming out of that shop !

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Looking real good. Reeeal goood.

Thanks !

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Originally Posted by Elliot949

Man Mie Boosted Bertha can end up being your best yet...

I hope so !

Low Elco · 01-06-2015, 02:38 PM

Great lookin' work, Mike!

joesscamaro · 01-06-2015, 03:14 PM

Just read all 15 pages! Progress is looking good! I'm in the middle of finishing up my drivers side rust repair, that is almost identical to what you just tackled. Keep up the good work!

**67cheby** · 01-06-2015, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Great lookin' work, Mike!

Thanks man !

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Just read all 15 pages! Progress is looking good! I'm in the middle of finishing up my drivers side rust repair, that is almost identical to what you just tackled. Keep up the good work!

Awesome, thanks man ! It really wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be !

jkeating1 · 01-06-2015, 04:54 PM

OK--I get that the remote control tailgate actuator is overkill! But I saw this idea in theastronaut's thread (from several years back). I like this trick:

"Had a pair of tailgate hinge bushings made from UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weigh polyethylene). UHMW is self lubricating, is soft enough to keep the paint from chipping inside the hinge sockets, and hard enough to keep the tailgate in place. They fit tight enough in the hinge socket that they won't rattle either. Much better than the original metal bushings."

**67cheby** · 01-06-2015, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

OK--I get that the remote control tailgate actuator is overkill! But I saw this idea in theastronaut's thread (from several years back). I like this trick:

"Had a pair of tailgate hinge bushings made from UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weigh polyethylene). UHMW is self lubricating, is soft enough to keep the paint from chipping inside the hinge sockets, and hard enough to keep the tailgate in place. They fit tight enough in the hinge socket that they won't rattle either. Much better than the original metal bushings."

LOL ! That's NICE !

OneOffStroker · 01-06-2015, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jkeating1

OK--I get that the remote control tailgate actuator is overkill! But I saw this idea in theastronaut's thread (from several years back). I like this trick:

"Had a pair of tailgate hinge bushings made from UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weigh polyethylene). UHMW is self lubricating, is soft enough to keep the paint from chipping inside the hinge sockets, and hard enough to keep the tailgate in place. They fit tight enough in the hinge socket that they won't rattle either. Much better than the original metal bushings."

I just made some like this for my '57. I used Delrin, which is basically the same as UHMW, but probably much cheaper. I get black delrin rods from McMaster-Carr for less than $10/foot and I usually use them to make axle/peg/bar end sliders for my supermoto race bikes. I had some extra laying around and decided that it would work perfect for this. I haven't fit them yet, but I'm sure I'll be happy with the result.

**Captainfab** · 01-07-2015, 02:10 AM

There is a forum member that is making those UHMW or similar tailgate hinge trunions.

joesscamaro · 01-07-2015, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Awesome, thanks man ! It really wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be !

Yeah, it wasn't as bad as I was expecting either. Its taking me longer than it took you to do the repairs, but I'm almost there. Haha! I know you said you were going with a short box, but have you seen the shlong beds? (Short+Long). I really like that look. Just throwing that option out there

**67cheby** · 01-07-2015, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

just had this image slip in my mind of one of those slowdrop toiletseats dunno why
must be the friction brakes

LOL !

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Originally Posted by OneOffStroker

I just made some like this for my '57. I used Delrin, which is basically the same as UHMW, but probably much cheaper. I get black delrin rods from McMaster-Carr for less than $10/foot and I usually use them to make axle/peg/bar end sliders for my supermoto race bikes. I had some extra laying around and decided that it would work perfect for this. I haven't fit them yet, but I'm sure I'll be happy with the result.

that's cool !

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

There is a forum member that is making those UHMW or similar tailgate hinge trunions.

you or someone else ?

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Originally Posted by joesscamaro

Yeah, it wasn't as bad as I was expecting either. Its taking me longer than it took you to do the repairs, but I'm almost there. Haha! I know you said you were going with a short box, but have you seen the shlong beds? (Short+Long). I really like that look. Just throwing that option out there

Jaunky built did a 69 that way it was pretty cool !

**Captainfab** · 01-08-2015, 02:38 AM

Someone else. Here is his website.

http://tdtrunniondesign.com/

This is the member.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/member.php?u=104810

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

you or someone else?

watahyahknow · 01-06-2015, 06:53 PM

just had this image slip in my mind of one of those slowdrop toiletseats dunno why
must be the friction brakes

**67cheby** · 01-07-2015, 10:27 AM

OK here is phase 3 of my LMC Truck patch panel extravaganza.....Learning as I go ! My first time to do this

Cut the patch panel where you think it should go

Overlay and mark the original panel

Drill out the spot welds

**67cheby** · 01-07-2015, 10:29 AM

Ok now this was the fun part....NOT !

Don't laugh at my fancy tools....they did the job ! LOL

01-05-2015, 10:51 AM	#1
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" That leaves one last step on my floor repairs the hole in the high hump needs filled. Cut out a patch panel Weld it in and smooth it off ! Also welded up the gas neck, a little hammer and dolly work and she should be good to go ! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-05-2015, 10:55 AM	#2
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Here are a few shots of the whole floor after I finished with all the LMC Truck patch panels ! Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-05-2015, 10:56 AM	#3
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Awesome Work Mike... are you sure you don't want to do the finish work on "Class Act"???... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

01-05-2015, 11:43 AM	#5
jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Cruising right along, great looking work! __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

01-05-2015, 07:13 PM	#7
jtp67-72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: dequincy la. Posts: 1,465	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" See why i love this board??.....if u chose to do so....u could run those last 10 posts or so as a DYI on sheetmetal replacement .and show those that don't think they can that its not that hard with planning and a few good tools and some common sense! I preach that it ain't rocket science ......just a lotta patience and the "want -to"....and the trick is to know your strengths and weakness's and farm out what makes better since and "cents"....lol.....U and I and 100's of others on this board have built many,many rides with the above plan and hopefully others will see the light on the rewards in the end....I used to show a 30k truck i built against 150k trucks in early 90's ..Question always was "why do u keep bringing yours when u know they will out point u?"....My response was always "yep they sure do .....their about 6 points ahead...what is that ??....oh yeah 20k per point!!! I'm ok with that!!!"......and i had just as much fun......jim __________________ Build thread at http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475791

01-05-2015, 11:14 AM	#9
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Mike, progress is looking good. I have been following on FB, but the pictures here are easier on my eyes then trying to see the detail on my phone...LOL. __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

01-06-2015, 06:50 AM	#10
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Looking real good. Reeeal goood.

01-06-2015, 09:25 AM	#11
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Man Mie Boosted Bertha can end up being your best yet... __________________ Dan Johnston... Owner of My Dad's- '67 Chevy C-20 Custom Camper Short Fleetside Pickup PAPA J And our newest addition a- '71 Chevy CST/10 Short Fleetside Pickup Haulin' SOLD Papa J's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612847 Haulin's Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=671130SOLD B Bears Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=744210

01-06-2015, 02:38 PM	#13
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01-06-2015, 03:14 PM	#14
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 638	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Just read all 15 pages! Progress is looking good! I'm in the middle of finishing up my drivers side rust repair, that is almost identical to what you just tackled. Keep up the good work!

01-06-2015, 04:54 PM	#16
jkeating1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 519	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" OK--I get that the remote control tailgate actuator is overkill! But I saw this idea in theastronaut's thread (from several years back). I like this trick: "Had a pair of tailgate hinge bushings made from UHMW (Ultra High Molecular Weigh polyethylene). UHMW is self lubricating, is soft enough to keep the paint from chipping inside the hinge sockets, and hard enough to keep the tailgate in place. They fit tight enough in the hinge socket that they won't rattle either. Much better than the original metal bushings." Attached Images __________________ JK

01-07-2015, 02:10 AM	#19
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,250	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" There is a forum member that is making those UHMW or similar tailgate hinge trunions. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

01-06-2015, 06:53 PM	#23
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" just had this image slip in my mind of one of those slowdrop toiletseats dunno why must be the friction brakes __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

01-07-2015, 10:27 AM	#24
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" OK here is phase 3 of my LMC Truck patch panel extravaganza.....Learning as I go ! My first time to do this Cut the patch panel where you think it should go Overlay and mark the original panel Drill out the spot welds Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

01-07-2015, 10:29 AM	#25
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Ok now this was the fun part....NOT ! Don't laugh at my fancy tools....they did the job ! LOL Attached Images __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172



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