Progress on my fight against rust - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Wilson_ · 11-15-2009, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by powell72

I'll ask the wife if she'll shoot a pic while I'm working, but I bet I know the answer already!

thats what the timer mode is for

nice project

Sinister · 11-15-2009, 08:40 AM

Nice work, keep it up,

77shortstep · 11-15-2009, 10:54 AM

nice work, i actually enjoy doing stuff like that

powell72 · 01-25-2010, 08:08 PM

Okay, a little update, got the driver's rear cab support in, so the underside is done. I've got some buddies coming over after work tomorrow to help turn the cab right side up. The outer rocker is prefitted on the passenger side, so I just need to hang the door and double check fitment, and burn it in, then the passenger side is done.

We've had a little change here at the Powell house. The wife has been hinting towards a new vehicle (and for good reason!) she's been driving a '90 Corsica. That was our newest vehicle! So for Christmas we got her a '05 dark blue Trailblazer (no pic, she's at work). Well, she wanted the new rig in the garage so her truck got put in our shed for the rest of the winter, I know what you're thinking, it's a BIG shed.

We'll dig it out this summer.

Look how lonely my truck looks without it's buddy next to it.

The good news is I got the hand-me-down Corsica, so I have something to drive when the snow flies, or whenever the weather is questionable. Keeps the magchloride off the truck.

Hopefully the next update will be soon....................

72BlckButy · 01-25-2010, 09:32 PM

Nice progress Chris, and congrats on the hand me down.

What are the specs on the shed in the back yard?

big_al_71 · 01-25-2010, 09:42 PM

Chris , man you have some great fab skills. Great progress.....Keep the picts coming...

powell72 · 01-25-2010, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Nice progress Chris, and congrats on the hand me down.

What are the specs on the shed in the back yard?

It's one of those pre-assembled jobs, but I can't remember the maker. It's 10'x20' with a 7' wide door. Her truck is the third vehicle we've had in there. There's some room for things in the front, and when it's not a pickup, there's some room on the side too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

Chris , man you have some great fab skills. Great progress.....Keep the picts coming...

Thank you, sometimes when I'm working I doubt my ability, so the encouraging words are much appreciated.

SCOTI · 01-26-2010, 12:21 AM

Dang.... you really need to clean that garage. What a mess

.

Dynomutt · 01-26-2010, 01:02 AM

You gonna tip it on it's back again after the passenger side is fitted so you can do the driver side or are you gonna tackle that side upright? I think I'm gonna get both sides of mine tacked up while it's on it's back, put it on the frame, fit the doors and fenders then if everything lines up I'll finish the welds and do the outer rockers and cab corners while it's upright.

jbristo67 · 01-26-2010, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

You've swapped leaf frames to coils..... You've done DM installs.... Why is it you don't have the skills for this?

That stuff is easy. Body work is just a whole different animal.

my67chevytruck · 01-26-2010, 10:32 AM

great progress on the cab repair.....

outback 1970 · 01-26-2010, 11:50 AM

how stable is that "jig " you made to support your cab? I'm real close to haveing to build one myself,I've been trying to find pictures of cab jigs to get some ideas

powell72 · 01-26-2010, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Dang.... you really need to clean that garage. What a mess

.

I get teased for that quite a bit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynomutt

You gonna tip it on it's back again after the passenger side is fitted so you can do the driver side or are you gonna tackle that side upright? I think I'm gonna get both sides of mine tacked up while it's on it's back, put it on the frame, fit the doors and fenders then if everything lines up I'll finish the welds and do the outer rockers and cab corners while it's upright.

I'll do the driver's side with it upright, I just wanted to make the cab supports easier on my self.

Quote:

Originally Posted by outback 1970

how stable is that "jig " you made to support your cab? I'm real close to haveing to build one myself,I've been trying to find pictures of cab jigs to get some ideas

It's very stable, it has a lot of bracing on it. I also made sure I sprung for some decent casters.

**Boog** · 01-27-2010, 01:58 PM

Thank you, sometimes when I'm working I doubt my ability, so the encouraging words are much appreciated.[/QUOTE]

Chris, man what are you talking about? You could give most of us lessons.
I never thought about storing my truck in a readybuilt wood floored building. Must be braced very well.

powell72 · 01-27-2010, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boog

Thank you, sometimes when I'm working I doubt my ability, so the encouraging words are much appreciated.

Chris, man what are you talking about? You could give most of us lessons.
I never thought about storing my truck in a readybuilt wood floored building. Must be braced very well.

Thank you, I've been in this hobby for so long that I never think twice to jump into anything, but for some reason this stuff makes me second guess myself, I don't know why. Maybe when this project is done my confidence will be higher for this sort of thing.

And yes, the shed is very sturdy, I love the thing, it keeps all the yard equipment and misc. stuff from taking up valueable space in the garage.

70stroker · 01-27-2010, 08:41 PM

nice progress. looks great.

powell72 · 03-13-2010, 08:13 PM

**UPDATE**

Well, after just over a year the passenger side is done, I got the rocker welded in today and tied up some loose ends on the cab corner, plus the underside is done, so I'm over half way there!

Just two pics this time-

Just in case anyone is wondering why this is taking so long, aside from life getting in the way sometimes, I'm an auto mechanic, so sometimes my hobby isn't as fun as it is for others. It can be difficult to get motivated to get into the garage sometimes.

VA72C10 · 03-13-2010, 08:52 PM

Looks good.....don't have to make excuses to us...we all know about the time and motivation thing

72BlckButy · 03-13-2010, 09:45 PM

Lookin' good Chris! From the lighting of that photo, it looks like you guy's enjoyed some sun today. Unfortunately it was overcast and wet once again. We're paying for the weather we enjoyed last week/weekend.

powell72 · 03-13-2010, 10:16 PM

It was almost too nice to be in the garage today, but it was nice being able to work with the door up, first time in a long time.

oldblue1968chevy · 03-13-2010, 10:38 PM

wow! im scared to do mine you make it look TOO easy! Keep up the good work pal! If your interested I can have another one for ya when your finished.......

Jeffs70 · 03-13-2010, 11:23 PM

Looks great, I just did the same as you have finished and I am glad to be done with mine. Next is I have to do this again on my other truck very soon I am so not looking to forward to it but I feel better when I have accomplished something like this in the end. Its alot of work to dig out all that rust and repair the pieces, what clean progress you have going on.
again great work.

powell72 · 03-21-2010, 12:03 AM

Okay, one update pic for the weekend, I got the A-pillar and kick panel cut out, along with the front half of the outer floor section, and then got the new floor section and the kick panel fit and tacked in place. That's enough grinding dust for today!

Next time I'll get the lower A-pillar and the last small floor patch at the front fit, then it's off to the rear outer floor section.

VA72C10 · 03-21-2010, 12:33 AM

Looking good!!!

1970 Bowtie · 03-21-2010, 07:38 AM

Nice work and great pics of the progress.Pics will make a good referance when I get ready to do mine this summer.

11-15-2009, 08:40 AM	#27
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Nice work, keep it up, __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

11-15-2009, 10:54 AM	#28
77shortstep Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lebanon, MO Posts: 215	Re: Progress on my fight against rust nice work, i actually enjoy doing stuff like that __________________ 77 CHEVY - SHORT BED STEP SIDE 2WD 02 CHEVY - EXT CAB SHORT BED Z71 7 INCHES OF LIFT

01-25-2010, 08:08 PM	#29
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Okay, a little update, got the driver's rear cab support in, so the underside is done. I've got some buddies coming over after work tomorrow to help turn the cab right side up. The outer rocker is prefitted on the passenger side, so I just need to hang the door and double check fitment, and burn it in, then the passenger side is done. We've had a little change here at the Powell house. The wife has been hinting towards a new vehicle (and for good reason!) she's been driving a '90 Corsica. That was our newest vehicle! So for Christmas we got her a '05 dark blue Trailblazer (no pic, she's at work). Well, she wanted the new rig in the garage so her truck got put in our shed for the rest of the winter, I know what you're thinking, it's a BIG shed. We'll dig it out this summer. Look how lonely my truck looks without it's buddy next to it. The good news is I got the hand-me-down Corsica, so I have something to drive when the snow flies, or whenever the weather is questionable. Keeps the magchloride off the truck. Hopefully the next update will be soon.................... __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

01-25-2010, 09:32 PM	#30
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Nice progress Chris, and congrats on the hand me down. What are the specs on the shed in the back yard? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 01-25-2010 at 09:32 PM.

01-25-2010, 09:42 PM	#31
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Chris , man you have some great fab skills. Great progress.....Keep the picts coming... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-26-2010, 12:21 AM	#33
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 21,946	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Dang.... you really need to clean that garage. What a mess . __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

01-26-2010, 01:02 AM	#34
Dynomutt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Texas Posts: 440	Re: Progress on my fight against rust You gonna tip it on it's back again after the passenger side is fitted so you can do the driver side or are you gonna tackle that side upright? I think I'm gonna get both sides of mine tacked up while it's on it's back, put it on the frame, fit the doors and fenders then if everything lines up I'll finish the welds and do the outer rockers and cab corners while it's upright. __________________ MARQ Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446194

01-26-2010, 10:32 AM	#36
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Progress on my fight against rust great progress on the cab repair..... __________________ 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

01-26-2010, 11:50 AM	#37
outback 1970 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: small town,wisconsin Posts: 48	Re: Progress on my fight against rust how stable is that "jig " you made to support your cab? I'm real close to haveing to build one myself,I've been trying to find pictures of cab jigs to get some ideas

01-27-2010, 01:58 PM	#39
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,131	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Thank you, sometimes when I'm working I doubt my ability, so the encouraging words are much appreciated.[/QUOTE] Chris, man what are you talking about? You could give most of us lessons. I never thought about storing my truck in a readybuilt wood floored building. Must be braced very well. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

01-27-2010, 08:41 PM	#41
70stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: pittsburg kansas Posts: 894	Re: Progress on my fight against rust nice progress. looks great. __________________ 70 GMC build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=613130

03-13-2010, 08:13 PM	#42
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Progress on my fight against rust UPDATE Well, after just over a year the passenger side is done, I got the rocker welded in today and tied up some loose ends on the cab corner, plus the underside is done, so I'm over half way there! Just two pics this time- Just in case anyone is wondering why this is taking so long, aside from life getting in the way sometimes, I'm an auto mechanic, so sometimes my hobby isn't as fun as it is for others. It can be difficult to get motivated to get into the garage sometimes. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-13-2010, 08:52 PM	#43
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Looks good.....don't have to make excuses to us...we all know about the time and motivation thing __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-13-2010, 09:45 PM	#44
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Lookin' good Chris! From the lighting of that photo, it looks like you guy's enjoyed some sun today. Unfortunately it was overcast and wet once again. We're paying for the weather we enjoyed last week/weekend. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

03-13-2010, 10:16 PM	#45
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Progress on my fight against rust It was almost too nice to be in the garage today, but it was nice being able to work with the door up, first time in a long time. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

03-13-2010, 10:38 PM	#46
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Progress on my fight against rust wow! im scared to do mine you make it look TOO easy! Keep up the good work pal! If your interested I can have another one for ya when your finished....... __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-13-2010, 11:23 PM	#47
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Looks great, I just did the same as you have finished and I am glad to be done with mine. Next is I have to do this again on my other truck very soon I am so not looking to forward to it but I feel better when I have accomplished something like this in the end. Its alot of work to dig out all that rust and repair the pieces, what clean progress you have going on. again great work.

03-21-2010, 12:03 AM	#48
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Okay, one update pic for the weekend, I got the A-pillar and kick panel cut out, along with the front half of the outer floor section, and then got the new floor section and the kick panel fit and tacked in place. That's enough grinding dust for today! Next time I'll get the lower A-pillar and the last small floor patch at the front fit, then it's off to the rear outer floor section. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-21-2010, 12:33 AM	#49
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Looking good!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-21-2010, 07:38 AM	#50
1970 Bowtie It's all in the timing Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Mary,Florida Posts: 600	Re: Progress on my fight against rust Nice work and great pics of the progress.Pics will make a good referance when I get ready to do mine this summer.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.