|
07-22-2010, 12:51 AM | #1 |
6>8 Plugless........
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Prairie City, Ia
Posts: 17,140
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Nice work guys!
__________________
Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project Tired of spark plugs? Check this out. |
07-22-2010, 02:50 PM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Sutton, NE
Posts: 12
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
SDaily that is gonna b one beautiful truck when finished!
__________________
1983 Chevrolet K10 4 inch lift |
07-22-2010, 08:28 PM | #3 |
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Thanks Mike. When do you expect to get started back on yours?
Thanks Heath. We're making some good progress now. Thanks Diesel. Thank you Sir.
__________________
Shannon |
07-22-2010, 09:13 PM | #4 |
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
After our trip to town for biscuits this morning we picked up where we left off yesterday.
The day started with us mounting the front fender to see if it would line up with the door at all. For the most part it lined up pretty good. We then decided to get the new drip rail installed to see what effect it would have on the door. With the drip rail in place we focused on the door to check the alignment with rocker and the overall gaps around the door frame. With all of the good luck we were having with the good gaps all around and the body lines matching up there had to be a problem or two in the mix, right? The first issue we had was the rocker had a bow in it. It actually curved in toward the front of the door. After a little head scratching we decided to split the rocker so it would follow the same line as the door. With the rocker split the bottom gap was the same the entire length of the door. Alan sprayed a little primer on the edges of the new sheetmetal to help see the lines/edges better. It was a neat trick that worked. The other "issue" was with the radius bend on the door frame. The door was lined up perfect all around, except for this one area. Oh well, you can't win them all. We ended up cutting the spots welds on the back of the widow frame trying to get the frame lower in the corner. It helped a little, but it didn't totally solve the problem. After some more head scratching we just moved back to the fender. We mocked up the cowl to see how it lined up with the door and fender. The fender had to be shimmed out a little, but they all came together. The top of the fender is a little low, but it's something we can work with. And this is where we called it quits for the day. Not bad for two days of work, huh? And when I left Alan's shop this afternoon his digital thermometer read 99.9 degrees.
__________________
Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 07-22-2010 at 09:15 PM. |
07-22-2010, 08:40 PM | #5 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
well, that's a good question. I have two more classes for my Masters degree (actually three but I am working on my final paper for that class right now, when i'm not on the site of course!) and that would make me a semi-free man around Thanksgiving. Outside of the 10 hour work days and kids sports I should be able to touch it again!
__________________
The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" |
07-22-2010, 09:21 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
not bad at all... I've seen guys slice the door hoop all the way through in order to close the radius inward.
Chevy's factory body lines weren't that close either...
__________________
The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" |
07-22-2010, 09:39 PM | #7 | |
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Quote:
Good luck getting your Master's Degree. I can only imagine how little time you must have now. The truck will be there waiting on you when you get caught up. I saw another thread that was started today asking about the door hoop problem and there is some good info in there on how to fix the problem.
__________________
Shannon |
|
07-22-2010, 10:17 PM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
thanks, I also moved to a new position and now have ten times the headaches at work...
__________________
The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" |
07-22-2010, 10:41 PM | #9 |
1 thing at a time is progress.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground GA
Posts: 5,511
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
That was 99.9 inside the shop.
It's still confusing me why the rocker had that bow. I wonder if the other is like that? When we put the rocker up there it wasn't in any bind. It clamped up pretty well. The door lines up good with the cab so I know there isn't an issue with the "A" post.
__________________
Alan
Philippians 2:14-16 |
07-22-2010, 11:17 PM | #10 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Loganville, Ga.
Posts: 1,408
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Really great work guys, give yourself a pat on the back !!!!!!!
__________________
My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl |
07-23-2010, 10:12 AM | #11 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Dawson, Ga
Posts: 504
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Wow I haven't stopped by in a quite awhile but your making great progress and it is looking great. Keep up the great work guys.
|
07-23-2010, 01:30 PM | #12 | ||
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Quote:
Quote:
It was hottttt! That's for sure. Remind me again why I waited until it got this hot before I decided to work on my truck? Thanks Ronnie. It's easy to stay motivated with progress like this. The only drawback is for every one big accomplishment, like hanging a door, there are a million little things behind the scenes that have to be done to make it happen. And those things are the really crappy, time consuming details. It'll be worth it in the end though. Thanks. See, you need to check in more often. What's the latest on your truck?
__________________
Shannon |
||
07-23-2010, 02:19 PM | #13 |
VA72C10
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Midlothian, VA
Posts: 25,269
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
looking good!
__________________
Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. |
08-01-2010, 09:18 PM | #14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
I'm all ready for the promotion, just waiting for PA to get their act together. Only allowed to have x amount of Majors in the state so even though i'm eligible, in the spot and doing the job I can't get promoted until they have the "control grade" as they call it... Only costs me about $900 a month for their mis-management in the past.
I have seen a few of those rockers split like that to fit...
__________________
The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" |
08-02-2010, 07:32 AM | #15 |
Under Construction
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW)
Posts: 4,555
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Nice work guys.... looking forward to the progress.
__________________
Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 |
08-02-2010, 10:38 AM | #16 | |
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Thanks Dave. Quote:
Sorry to hear about the delay with your promotion. Since you've been in this position for "x" amount of months will they pay you back pay once you get promoted? Now that you mention it, I vaguely seem to recall seeing other guys split their rockers as well. Thanks Bud. Progress has been put on hold for a little while. We had revival at church this past week, so I was there every night. Then I leave on Wednesday morning of this week heading to Arkansas for a fishing trip. I'll get back from it on Sunday, so maybe next week I can start back on the truck again.
__________________
Shannon |
|
08-02-2010, 11:47 AM | #17 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Central PA
Posts: 12,201
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
no back pay... that would be nice though. In the end i'll probably be doing the job for one year (-$11,000) until I see the pay.
__________________
The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer" |
08-10-2010, 09:36 AM | #18 |
Under Construction
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW)
Posts: 4,555
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
well since no progress on the truck, How was the fishing trip? where are the pics of the monsters you all landed?
__________________
Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 |
08-10-2010, 09:57 AM | #19 | |
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Quote:
Now it's time to get back to business on the truck.
__________________
Shannon |
|
08-16-2010, 09:17 AM | #20 |
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
I did manage to work on the truck a little this weekend. Nothing too exciting to post about though, but it's progress.
After we hung the door and was satisfied with how it lined up it was time to button up everything. I started welding up the a-pillar and kick panel and did a little grinding. We then moved onto the cab corner. I got the old one cut out and we mocked up the new panel and trimmed it down to a close fit. We still have to trim it some more before it's ready to go in though. See, nothing too exciting, just grunt work. Stay tuned.......
__________________
Shannon |
08-16-2010, 09:36 AM | #21 |
Under Construction
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW)
Posts: 4,555
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
progress is progress. looking good.
__________________
Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 |
08-17-2010, 09:39 AM | #22 |
1 thing at a time is progress.
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground GA
Posts: 5,511
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Happy BDay.
__________________
Alan
Philippians 2:14-16 |
08-17-2010, 09:57 AM | #23 |
Under Construction
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW)
Posts: 4,555
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Happy B-Day Shannon!
__________________
Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470 |
08-17-2010, 10:13 AM | #24 |
The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
Posts: 1,830
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
Thanks fella's.
__________________
Shannon |
08-17-2010, 11:18 AM | #25 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Gulfport, MS
Posts: 108
|
Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"
wow man, this is the first time I seen this thread and I read it all. Very nice work and I cant wait to see the finished product. Congrats.
__________________
USMC Former SGT 2002-2006 Oshkosh Truck Corporation- FSR, The worlds largest manufacturer of Severe Duty Trucks. The Money Pit. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=406891 2009 2500HD R.I.P. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...12#post4025612 |
Bookmarks |
|
|