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**67cheby** · 01-19-2015, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Mjminino

I've seen this done multiple times, I think I am going to do this as well on mine!

Sweet !

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Originally Posted by clemdaddy

good work man... that will be a nice look.
you gonna attack the cab seams too? big big job but well worth it.

Thanks man, which cab seams ? the only other thing I was thinking of was the hood seams.

Low Elco · 01-19-2015, 11:17 AM

Lookin' good, Mike! Keep at it!

Mjminino · 01-19-2015, 11:21 AM

aggie91 · 01-19-2015, 11:23 AM

Looks good Mike. There are only 4 visible cab seams that I can think of. The rocker to cab corner below the door on both sides, but you need to carry this one thru the door jamb to make it look right. And the short one above the windsheild near the upper outter corners in the "visor" section that leads up on over the drip rail of the roof.

There are also a couple more in the door jam that can be done too. I did those on my "65 back in the '90's and that was a lot of work but looked realy good, and the hood seam that you already mentioned is a nice touch since you are smoothing the bed seams.

Doing the drip rail removal like in the pics above is a ton of work. Not sure it looks right to me. That one is a mod that you as the owner have to like to be happy with...

ratty 46 · 01-19-2015, 02:12 PM

Nicely done - I never liked those seams ...

Modges'66 · 01-19-2015, 07:54 PM

Nice work Mike!
I did similar on my box, Then sandblasted all of the primer from the seams and used SEM panel adhesive that is used for glueing van-sides on (flexible) to fill the seams. It is a sandable adhesive that was a bit pricey, but was easy to work with...It has a cure time of around 2 hours and flowed out like butter. hardly had to sand it!
Also, on another note, I used 67-72 wheel tubs for my box, because they are taller they will allow more drop. Just my observation...

Modges'66 · 01-19-2015, 08:01 PM

BTW, I think that those are some damn-ugly mirrors in those photos. LOL!
Who does all of that work to smooth out the drip-rail the bolts on big, gaudy mirrors? IMO.

watahyahknow · 01-20-2015, 05:21 AM

prolly because he was putting more importance in the abillity to actually see wats happening behind him
i agree though the mirrors dont look right on the truck

Mjminino · 01-20-2015, 06:35 AM

I 3rd that!

Grizz1963 · 01-20-2015, 07:45 AM

Laughing here at all you guys commenting.

I actually had a set of large, modern, multi adjustable mirrors that I traded for a folded metal glove box inner, because I will be towing my teardrop trailer, and need good rearward visibility........ Put them on EBay last night, as I have opted for rectangular stainless units in stead, though I would love to have none, or mini peep mirrors.

The truck looks beautiful though.

Mjminino · 01-20-2015, 07:46 AM

Whats the link to them Grizz?

Grizz1963 · 01-20-2015, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Mjminino

Whats the link to them Grizz?

I am guessing you,mean the ones I have on EBay?

The ones I am fitting were from LMC/Top Banana/Whoever.... And are just standard replacement units in Stainless, I kept the standard steel stalks, wanting to paint them black, but may just order some stainless units.

You have PM inbound.

**superflysteiny** · 01-20-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jtp67-72

this was gone to advanced for 22 wks....sat in line for 20 of those....their the #1 plater in country......and u pay for it......$875 but its flawless.....if u find another plater let me know.....the waiting nearly killed me with this...jim

Sherms in Sacramento is one of the best chrome shops in the country. They have plated many ridler cars. They are expensive but they are second to none

**67cheby** · 01-20-2015, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Low Elco

Lookin' good, Mike! Keep at it!

thanks man

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Originally Posted by aggie91

Looks good Mike. There are only 4 visible cab seams that I can think of. The rocker to cab corner below the door on both sides, but you need to carry this one thru the door jamb to make it look right. And the short one above the windsheild near the upper outter corners in the "visor" section that leads up on over the drip rail of the roof.

There are also a couple more in the door jam that can be done too. I did those on my "65 back in the '90's and that was a lot of work but looked realy good, and the hood seam that you already mentioned is a nice touch since you are smoothing the bed seams.

Doing the drip rail removal like in the pics above is a ton of work. Not sure it looks right to me. That one is a mod that you as the owner have to like to be happy with...

very clean, but I don't know if I care for the look of the drip rail being gone either ?

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Originally Posted by ratty 46

Nicely done - I never liked those seams ...

me either

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Nice work Mike!
I did similar on my box, Then sandblasted all of the primer from the seams and used SEM panel adhesive that is used for glueing van-sides on (flexible) to fill the seams. It is a sandable adhesive that was a bit pricey, but was easy to work with...It has a cure time of around 2 hours and flowed out like butter. hardly had to sand it!
Also, on another note, I used 67-72 wheel tubs for my box, because they are taller they will allow more drop. Just my observation...

Sweet !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modges'66

BTW, I think that those are some damn-ugly mirrors in those photos. LOL!
Who does all of that work to smooth out the drip-rail the bolts on big, gaudy mirrors? IMO.

they are Unique for such a smooth truck !

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

prolly because he was putting more importance in the abillity to actually see wats happening behind him
i agree though the mirrors dont look right on the truck

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Originally Posted by Mjminino

I 3rd that!

lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

Laughing here at all you guys commenting.

I actually had a set of large, modern, multi adjustable mirrors that I traded for a folded metal glove box inner, because I will be towing my teardrop trailer, and need good rearward visibility........ Put them on EBay last night, as I have opted for rectangular stainless units in stead, though I would love to have none, or mini peep mirrors.

The truck looks beautiful though.

it is a beauty !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mjminino

Whats the link to them Grizz?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I am guessing you,mean the ones I have on EBay?

The ones I am fitting were from LMC/Top Banana/Whoever.... And are just standard replacement units in Stainless, I kept the standard steel stalks, wanting to paint them black, but may just order some stainless units.

You have PM inbound.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superflysteiny

Sherms in Sacramento is one of the best chrome shops in the country. They have plated many ridler cars. They are expensive but they are second to none

thanks !

**67cheby** · 01-20-2015, 02:31 PM

as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........

I am going to widen these LMC Truck fenders 4 inches

I didn't want to have 2 seams to weld up on them so I am cutting 4 inches off of the old tubs and welding them on...now only 1 seam !

**oldman3** · 01-20-2015, 04:21 PM

Should look good when your done, like the way you cut the top section, no straight line..Jim

**67cheby** · 01-20-2015, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Should look good when your done, like the way you cut the top section, no straight line..Jim

Thanks, the tubs have a weird concaved area right there from the factory

**Elliot949** · 01-20-2015, 06:44 PM

[QUOTE=67cheby;7011650]as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........

OOOOOOO!!!!! PRETTY!!!!!.... LOL

**Elliot949** · 01-20-2015, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........

I am going to widen these LMC Truck fenders 4 inches

I didn't want to have 2 seams to weld up on them so I am cutting 4 inches off of the old tubs and welding them on...now only 1 seam !

Very nice work...

Modges'66 · 01-20-2015, 07:48 PM

Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

Grizz1963 · 01-21-2015, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

I am obviously MILES behind you guys regarding builds, but am still reading and trying to assimilate as much knowledge as possible.

Depending on your time frame for certain jobs on the build, this thread, or possibly the builder may have some good advice to give.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

I am only on page 7 reading now, and everything he says makes a load of sense.

Also has loads of pics and close ups of his welding techniques, around page 5 is very useful for longer curved work.

Hope that helps.

**Elliot949** · 01-21-2015, 07:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I am obviously MILES behind you guys regarding builds, but am still reading and trying to assimilate as much knowledge as possible.

Depending on your time frame for certain jobs on the build, this thread, or possibly the builder may have some good advice to give.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

I am only on page 7 reading now, and everything he says makes a load of sense.

Also has loads of pics and close ups of his welding techniques, around page 5 is very useful for longer curved work.

Hope that helps.

Mike has built 2 other truck on this board... Here are the threads to both builds... His work and collaboration of other people and suppliers is the best build threads and information you can get... Mike is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet on here... He is more than willing to share information with you and will even take the time to call you occasionally to help you work through your questions... The first thread that I posted is the first build he did on here called "Cloud 9" (my personal favorite) and really does go through all his ups and downs, at this point there are 353 pages of pure knowledge...

Second is "Square Peg" and show the refinements that he learned while building Cloud 9...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359678

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...01#post5731801

**67cheby** · 01-21-2015, 11:04 AM

[quote=Elliot949;7012013]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........

OOOOOOO!!!!! PRETTY!!!!!.... LOL

LOL...yep that's me !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Very nice work...

thanks man !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modges'66

Mike,
Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs...
My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding.
on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded.
I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good!

thanks man !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grizz1963

I am obviously MILES behind you guys regarding builds, but am still reading and trying to assimilate as much knowledge as possible.

Depending on your time frame for certain jobs on the build, this thread, or possibly the builder may have some good advice to give.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564201

I am only on page 7 reading now, and everything he says makes a load of sense.

Also has loads of pics and close ups of his welding techniques, around page 5 is very useful for longer curved work.

Hope that helps.

nice work I only looked at the first page, I will go back and go through that, great tips !

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elliot949

Mike has built 2 other truck on this board... Here are the threads to both builds... His work and collaboration of other people and suppliers is the best build threads and information you can get... Mike is one of the nicest guys you will ever meet on here... He is more than willing to share information with you and will even take the time to call you occasionally to help you work through your questions... The first thread that I posted is the first build he did on here called "Cloud 9" (my personal favorite) and really does go through all his ups and downs, at this point there are 353 pages of pure knowledge...

Second is "Square Peg" and show the refinements that he learned while building Cloud 9...
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359678

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...01#post5731801

Thanks man, I appreciate the kudos !

joesscamaro · 01-21-2015, 06:52 PM

For the less knowledgable here...can you explain why you cut the tubs like that...instead of a straight line? Keep up the good work guy!

**67cheby** · 01-21-2015, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joesscamaro

For the less knowledgable here...can you explain why you cut the tubs like that...instead of a straight line? Keep up the good work guy!

the tubs actually have an indented part like that on the top edge, so to get rid of the indented area there you have to come over a little further in that area

01-19-2015, 11:17 AM	#427
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Lookin' good, Mike! Keep at it! __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

01-19-2015, 11:21 AM	#428
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"

01-19-2015, 11:23 AM	#429
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" Looks good Mike. There are only 4 visible cab seams that I can think of. The rocker to cab corner below the door on both sides, but you need to carry this one thru the door jamb to make it look right. And the short one above the windsheild near the upper outter corners in the "visor" section that leads up on over the drip rail of the roof. There are also a couple more in the door jam that can be done too. I did those on my "65 back in the '90's and that was a lot of work but looked realy good, and the hood seam that you already mentioned is a nice touch since you are smoothing the bed seams. Doing the drip rail removal like in the pics above is a ton of work. Not sure it looks right to me. That one is a mod that you as the owner have to like to be happy with... __________________ 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 Last edited by aggie91; 01-19-2015 at 11:25 AM. Reason: drip rail comment...

01-19-2015, 02:12 PM	#430
ratty 46 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 1,104	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Nicely done - I never liked those seams ...

01-19-2015, 07:54 PM	#431
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Nice work Mike! I did similar on my box, Then sandblasted all of the primer from the seams and used SEM panel adhesive that is used for glueing van-sides on (flexible) to fill the seams. It is a sandable adhesive that was a bit pricey, but was easy to work with...It has a cure time of around 2 hours and flowed out like butter. hardly had to sand it! Also, on another note, I used 67-72 wheel tubs for my box, because they are taller they will allow more drop. Just my observation... __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

01-19-2015, 08:01 PM	#432
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" BTW, I think that those are some damn-ugly mirrors in those photos. LOL! Who does all of that work to smooth out the drip-rail the bolts on big, gaudy mirrors? IMO. __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

01-20-2015, 05:21 AM	#433
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" prolly because he was putting more importance in the abillity to actually see wats happening behind him i agree though the mirrors dont look right on the truck __________________ 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

01-20-2015, 06:35 AM	#434
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" I 3rd that!

01-20-2015, 07:45 AM	#435
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,565	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Laughing here at all you guys commenting. I actually had a set of large, modern, multi adjustable mirrors that I traded for a folded metal glove box inner, because I will be towing my teardrop trailer, and need good rearward visibility........ Put them on EBay last night, as I have opted for rectangular stainless units in stead, though I would love to have none, or mini peep mirrors. The truck looks beautiful though. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

01-20-2015, 07:46 AM	#436
Mjminino Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 558	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Whats the link to them Grizz?

01-20-2015, 02:31 PM	#440
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........ I am going to widen these LMC Truck fenders 4 inches I didn't want to have 2 seams to weld up on them so I am cutting 4 inches off of the old tubs and welding them on...now only 1 seam ! 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

01-20-2015, 04:21 PM	#441
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Should look good when your done, like the way you cut the top section, no straight line..Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

01-20-2015, 06:44 PM	#443
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" [QUOTE=67cheby;7011650]as I was working on my bed seams last night I got distracted by something shiny....A.D.D. ........ OOOOOOO!!!!! PRETTY!!!!!.... LOL __________________ 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

01-20-2015, 07:48 PM	#445
Modges'66 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, otherwise known as Beer City U.S.A. Posts: 1,081	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" Mike, Just a small piece of advice when welding your tubs... My first one didn't turn out so well, because I didn't really have a plan of attack for welding. on the second tub however, I spot welded it at approximately 1.5" spacing, then let it cool, then welded right next to the previous spots in succession and let it cool, then welded next to the previous spots, and repeated until there was no areas un-welded. I had virtually no warpage with this technique! and I added in a section in order to widen mine, so I had two seams. The second tub was a slower process, but a lot less (almost none) hammer & dolly work to do in order to make it look good! __________________ My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=512904

01-21-2015, 06:52 PM	#449
joesscamaro Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Newport, North Carolina Posts: 642	Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA" For the less knowledgable here...can you explain why you cut the tubs like that...instead of a straight line? Keep up the good work guy!



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