Rustbuket 67 build "Georgia"

[67ctener]

Nice work on everything and great fab skills. I really like your wheels are they vintecs. You'll be passing my project up real soon I think
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[67c10rustbuket]

Im stuck inside with my little princess who has the Flu? Maybe get some time this evening once the wife gets back from Christmas celebration #2 of 5. I sent Porterbuilt an email to order their fully adjustable trac bar. So here is a pic of it.

[67c10rustbuket]

The finish work..

[67c10rustbuket]

Brought my wheels in just incase the blizzard hits in the morning.

Merry Christmas!!

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Brought my wheels in just incase the blizzard hits in the morning.

Merry Christmas!!

Put those back outside and I'll have a Merry Christmas.

Hope your little girl is feeling better. You guys have a wonderful day tomorrow.
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[widewhite70]

Looks like its coming along good! keep up the work, and I've used tractor paint several different times in the past and it does work well!

[RCbowtie69]

Just check ouy your build & you are looking good.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin''.

[NewType72]

awesome wheels brother what a great christmas gift and what a job on those welds wish I had the time to learn to do it myself

[cubber]

Haven't looked in on ya in a while, but your build was one of the first ones I ever read. lots of good info. Merry Christmas, and you will love your PB trac bar, I have been really impressed with their quality.

[DD1]

Hey Dan,

Happy New Year!

It's been a while since I've been on here. Looks like you are making some good progress; wish I could say the same. I have not been getting notifications of your updates, and I have not been on here for a while.

Nice job on the frame fix, and I am so jealous that you got some last minute Twinkies. I love Twinkies. Nice wheels also!

I have been sidetracked with a major home improvement project, and a major lack of motivation, but I am trying to get re-motivated, and hopefully perusing the board will help me.

Hopefully I'll start getting your updates sent to me again, and maybe I'll get my butt moving on my project soon.

Darien

[Johnnyfever]

Looking good, Dan! I need to practice welding a little more to get up to par with you. I spent 15 hours a day on my truck "Lucy" over the week of Christmas and had to go back to work for some rest so i know how ou feel. I'm seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel on this project, but I can still see the bottom of my wallet unfortunately.
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[67c10rustbuket]

Sorry got interrupted by a potty accident while replying. Where was I ...

Originally Posted by Johnnyfever

Looking good, Dan! I need to practice welding a little more to get up to par with you. I spent 15 hours a day on my truck "Lucy" over the week of Christmas and had to go back to work for some rest so i know how ou feel. I'm seeing a little light at the end of the tunnel on this project, but I can still see the bottom of my wallet unfortunately.
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Thanks, Keep on practicing it will pay off. Wish I could have spent 15 hrs a day while on break. I spend most of the time off watching my daughter, shes a little young to help me yet but we had good times though. I will have to check back on you and LUCY soon.

Pics coming right up

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by widewhite70

Looks like its coming along good! keep up the work, and I've used tractor paint several different times in the past and it does work well!

Thanks Calvin! Love your truck

Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

Just check ouy your build & you are looking good.Keep the pictures coming & keep on truckin''.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by NewType72

awesome wheels brother what a great christmas gift and what a job on those welds wish I had the time to learn to do it myself

Thanks bro, I'm no pro just learned from a few good ol boys, books and videos. Lots of practice on scrap until I thought I was doing well enough.

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Put those back outside and I'll have a Merry Christmas.


Hope your little girl is feeling better. You guys have a wonderful day tomorrow.
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lol, bet you would! better put my bed, doors, and fenders back inside. No swiping! You can borrow them as long as you return them with new tires
Ellie is much better now but I spent most of my time off with her so not as much progress got done as I wanted.

Originally Posted by cubber

Haven't looked in on ya in a while, but your build was one of the first ones I ever read. lots of good info. Merry Christmas, and you will love your PB trac bar, I have been really impressed with their quality.

Thanks Matt, you are doing a fine job on yours!

Originally Posted by DD1

Hey Dan,

Happy New Year!

It's been a while since I've been on here. Looks like you are making some good progress; wish I could say the same. I have not been getting notifications of your updates, and I have not been on here for a while.

Nice job on the frame fix, and I am so jealous that you got some last minute Twinkies. I love Twinkies. Nice wheels also!

I have been sidetracked with a major home improvement project, and a major lack of motivation, but I am trying to get re-motivated, and hopefully perusing the board will help me.

Hopefully I'll start getting your updates sent to me again, and maybe I'll get my butt moving on my project soon.

Darien

Thanks D, them Twinkies were gooooood! I used to eat frozen twinkies and drink Mountain Dew when I was a skater boy. mmm sugar! You better get to work on that truck!

[DD1]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Thanks D, them Twinkies were gooooood! I used to eat frozen twinkies and drink Mountain Dew when I was a skater boy. mmm sugar! You better get to work on that truck!

Hey Dan,

Frozen Twinkies, huh? I liked them at room temperature, nice and soft, and mushy. Never tried or even thought of trying to freeze them. Bet it made a nice summer time treat.

I am slowly getting myself motivated again. For starters, I am viewing posts on this board again, which helps. I also started messing with my carburetor again today, which is a dismally sort of long story (I'll post it on my thread, so as not to hi-jack yours), but it's a start in the right direction. My next step is to get out there, fire up the propane heater, and start welding again.

I am probably even more impressed with your grinding skills than your welding skills. It really looked like it was never welded in the first place. As I heard on one of those car shows once, it does not matter if you aren't the best welder, if you know how to grind really well.

Talk to ya soon.

Darien

[67c10rustbuket]

Okay I flipped the frame over with my hoist and removed the front crossmember since I buggered up a rivet earlier. It also had a big dent in it that I could not get straight with it installed so I straightened it once I got it out. Cant really see the damage in the pic since I already bent it part of the way back then beat it straight on the ground with a bfh. Looked like someone wrapped a pull chain around it. I tapped the holes and reinstalled it (got the tapping idea from another member, I forget who). (my daughter likes to pick smileys, sorry for the excessive use)

[67c10rustbuket]

Having some internet issues... Hope this one goes through

Okay I trimmed the frame rails, No I'm not crazy (maybe a little) the 67 frame rails are 2.5" wide on either side of the engine where later frames are 1.8". This causes some header rubbing issues so I trimmed about .5" off the upper and .375" in one trouble spot along the bottom flanges where my previous headers were making love to the frame and wore a hole in the header (see the rub spot I am pointing to).

[es67chevy]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Having some internet issues... Hope this one goes through

Okay I trimmed the frame rails, No I'm not crazy (maybe a little) the 67 frame rails are 2.5" wide on either side of the engine where later frames are 1.8". This causes some header rubbing issues so I trimmed about .5" off the upper and .375" in one trouble spot along the bottom flanges where my previous headers were making love to the frame and wore a hole in the header (see the rub spot I am pointing to).

I wish I would have thought of that before reassembling mine. Had to use the dremel on it to make a relief cut in the frame with the motor and headers already installed due to that very same issue. Not enough clearance!

Great work and progress!

[67c10rustbuket]

Working on my PS dimple mod but not quite done yet so no pics.

Here is the pic I forgot earlier when I removed the shock brackets and trac bar mount.
My Porterbuilt trac bar should be here is 3 weeks.

[NewType72]

really diggin the framework my friend everything looks good

[67ctener]

How'd you trim your frame rails?
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[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by 67ctener

How'd you trim your frame rails?
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I use the Dewalt .045 cut off wheels on my 4.5" grinder. I taped off the cut line and first walked the cut off wheel down the cut line to kinda score the line thinking it would help keep it in line when I cut through. I cut through very carefully and keep a steady hand. In your case being powdercoated it would probably get hot and mess up the finish, I have cut powdercoated steel at work and it does burn a little at the cut. If you cut yours maybe tape the whole frame rail and cut through the tape? I hear this reduces chipping. I was not to concerned because I had to finish painting a few places anyway.

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by es67chevy

I wish I would have thought of that before reassembling mine. Had to use the dremel on it to make a relief cut in the frame with the motor and headers already installed due to that very same issue. Not enough clearance!

Great work and progress!

Thanks Eric, I thought something was funny when I bought the truck and noticed the headers were rubbing the frame. I found out the info about 67 frame rails being wider on here before I got started. Sure is a lot of wacky differences on these trucks.

Originally Posted by DD1

Hey Dan,

Frozen Twinkies, huh? I liked them at room temperature, nice and soft, and mushy. Never tried or even thought of trying to freeze them. Bet it made a nice summer time treat.

I am slowly getting myself motivated again. For starters, I am viewing posts on this board again, which helps. I also started messing with my carburetor again today, which is a dismally sort of long story (I'll post it on my thread, so as not to hi-jack yours), but it's a start in the right direction. My next step is to get out there, fire up the propane heater, and start welding again.

I am probably even more impressed with your grinding skills than your welding skills. It really looked like it was never welded in the first place. As I heard on one of those car shows once, it does not matter if you aren't the best welder, if you know how to grind really well.

Talk to ya soon.

Darien

Thanks D, I need one of those heaters in my garage.
On "grinding" I dont use a grinding stones just the sand paper flappers in 120 grit and also 2" roloc disks on a air angle die grinder. The sand paper wheels cost more and don't last near as long but they knock down welds fast and clean. Not to mention they are not near as loud when grinding. (see pic)

Originally Posted by NewType72

really diggin the framework my friend everything looks good

Thanks Dylan, she's almost done. Im relieved to be done welding and repairing the frame! I like your land shark, I always had a sweet spot for a nice crew cab dually

Originally Posted by MJs69CST

Doing great work!!

Thanks MJ


Still working on this weeks progress, update will come in a couple days. Later guys!

[fatboy43]

awesome build. cant wait to see her at the ski boy gettin grease your nice new interior.

[67c10rustbuket]

Originally Posted by fatboy43

awesome build. cant wait to see her at the ski boy gettin grease your nice new interior.

I aint skeerd, I have a vinyl seat

Updates, updates here we go. Here is my power steering dimple mod. Clearancing the frame is required on 67 models. There are a few ways to skin a cat and this is my version. I cut a relief slit above and below the area that needed to move. Then here is the fun part. Many people heat up the frame and pound on it with a bfh, slits or no slits, seems pretty crude. I set up to "suspect press" to do the work for me. Heat up the area with a torch, pull the lever, more heat, more pressing. Reposition and do it some more untill satisfied. Then weld up the slits, smooth it out just a little. Clearance the core support mount also as it hits the PS box and will not allow it to bolt up. Paint it and done

[67c10rustbuket]

More pics of PS dimple mod..