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extd56 · 08-22-2005, 12:30 AM

There has been more work done to this truck in a week than I believe the last ten years. I think it will like morphing into a CHevy truck and hitting the road.

bowtie · 08-22-2005, 02:28 AM

I like it .....

Rokcrln · 08-22-2005, 11:03 PM

Well I decided to start the floor patches and found a hole lot more. The rust was above the front body mounts on both sides and extended into the posts. Tha was not the bad part, it seams the past owner replaced both rockers and we new this. What we did not know was they removed the passinger side with an air hammer or an axe! The passinger side is cut/rusted completly thru. It will take some work but it is fixable. Here are a few pic's

Kevin

Rokcrln · 08-22-2005, 11:11 PM

Well you don't offten find a 67 truck that need four rockers replaced

Then I took the drivers side apart. It is only rusted and needs the rocker and the inner panel replaced. I had a replacement inner panel but decided to built my own. The store bought one just is not quite built right. I built mine with a return lip on top were the floor panel will attach as well as a return lip on the bottom for the rocker to lock into. This is alot stronger then the original and makes for a great patch. Next I will build new floor fronts and corners for both sides.

Kevin

Rokcrln · 08-22-2005, 11:25 PM

The last thing for the night was to remove the inner rear panels and the roof inner panel. Turns out the door extentions were built using rockers and door skins. Both rockers and door bottoms will be removed and replaced. They both have rust that is beyond stopping so out it will come. The roof section is in good shape but will need some metal working before finishing.

Kevin
PS. next updates will be thursday.

**Yukon Jack** · 08-23-2005, 09:59 AM

Great pics - this detailed info is appreciated.

Looks like you do some awesome work - is this your full time job?

86swb · 08-23-2005, 10:30 AM

Looks like you have a great start there. Glad to see you changed out the rear slider. Have fun.

panhandler62 · 08-23-2005, 12:05 PM

Just an idea for you ....

You could put some kind of framework inside the gap behind those extensions and mount regulators and have roll up windows in the back.

extd56 · 08-23-2005, 12:13 PM

Here are some close up pictures of the rear sliding windows that were originally installed and that are now history.

llegos · 08-23-2005, 12:15 PM

that is lookin sweet. tomato city, what are you doin down here?

Rokcrln · 08-23-2005, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Great pics - this detailed info is appreciated.

Looks like you do some awesome work - is this your full time job?

Thank you

No it is not my full time job, I am a superintendent for a metal framing company. We build comericial buildings, hospitals, airports (currently doing the remolding at the Oakland airport). This is just a sickness(

) for me to do in my spare time that funds my projects. Only problen is I stay so busy at this I never get to my stuff. But I sure have great plans when I do.

Kevin

Oh I think tomatocity is down their this weekend for the car show would be my guess.

Rokcrln · 08-23-2005, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by panhandler62

Just an idea for you ....

You could put some kind of framework inside the gap behind those extensions and mount regulators and have roll up windows in the back.

He does'nt need more ideas!! Have you seen how much work I have as it is...LOL

We were talking last night about building some speakers and drink

holders in the cavity. I can build some nice custom fiberglass speaker inclosures that would fit inside the opening and give some nice sound!

Kevin

extd56 · 08-24-2005, 12:36 AM

I kind of like the windows in my 56 extended cab that use late model Chevy extended cab pop out window brackets, works good and simple to make it work. Two hinges, a lock and a window or just put a solid window and rubber, real simple. That is what the air conditioning is for, never seem to open windows, except drivers side, on my other trucks. I am going to have my grandson in the back and don't want him hanging out the window anyway.

86swb · 08-24-2005, 08:21 AM

Those sliders looks like something that would come out of a camper, or camper shell on a bed of a truck.

tomatocity · 08-25-2005, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llegos

that is lookin sweet. tomato city, what are you doin down here?

West Coast Nationals are Friday-Sunday at the fairgrounds. You going?

tomatocity · 08-25-2005, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86swb

Those sliders looks like something that would come out of a camper, or camper shell on a bed of a truck.

Shows you what was available in 1967.

Rokcrln · 08-25-2005, 10:36 PM

Well here is thursday nights work. I started by hand forming a new cab post for the drivers side ( thought I would start with the easy side). After forming and fitting I cut out the bad metal and coated it with rust encapsulator and then welded the new one in place. I left the very bottom of this one open for drainage!

Kevin

Rokcrln · 08-25-2005, 10:39 PM

Then the easy part fitting the new rocker cover and welding it in.

Kevin

Rokcrln · 08-25-2005, 10:44 PM

Last thing fo rthe night was the drivers side kick panel. I also formed this to get all the correct folds for the door weather stripping and seals. I also added a lip on the bottom edge for the new floor to weld to.

Kevin

Should have more on Saturday.

extd56 · 08-26-2005, 12:20 AM

Saving the fun side for the weekend? The work done on the driver's side looks good, maybe we can put you up for a spot on monster garage. All the work that you are doign to the old girl is top notch and I appreciate it.

69 Short Fleet · 08-26-2005, 04:45 AM

Wow! Thats some nice looking work! Do you have any pics of your 71 / LT1? Or were they already posted? Thanks Doug

Rokcrln · 08-26-2005, 07:52 AM

Here is a link to a few of my pics. Note nun of my toys are finished! Some day I may not have any work they they may get done..
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=162545

Kevin

Rokcrln · 08-27-2005, 07:51 PM

The drivers side floor is complete

Remember when doing a patch in this area make sure you weld to the cab body mount! This is where part of the strength comes from. As I was cleaning the floor I found another spot I did not see before so out it came as well. I just took a scrap of metat and hammer formed it to the right shape and welded it in.

Kevin

68haywagon · 08-27-2005, 10:12 PM

Come to PA and do mine next

Looking good...I gotta do that stuff someday.

Mike

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-27-2005, 11:45 PM

Looks like a killer project.... Keep up the good work.....

08-22-2005, 02:28 AM	#27
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08-22-2005, 11:03 PM	#28
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Well I decided to start the floor patches and found a hole lot more. The rust was above the front body mounts on both sides and extended into the posts. Tha was not the bad part, it seams the past owner replaced both rockers and we new this. What we did not know was they removed the passinger side with an air hammer or an axe! The passinger side is cut/rusted completly thru. It will take some work but it is fixable. Here are a few pic's Kevin Attached Images

08-22-2005, 11:11 PM	#29
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Well you don't offten find a 67 truck that need four rockers replaced Then I took the drivers side apart. It is only rusted and needs the rocker and the inner panel replaced. I had a replacement inner panel but decided to built my own. The store bought one just is not quite built right. I built mine with a return lip on top were the floor panel will attach as well as a return lip on the bottom for the rocker to lock into. This is alot stronger then the original and makes for a great patch. Next I will build new floor fronts and corners for both sides. Kevin Attached Images

08-22-2005, 11:25 PM	#30
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	The last thing for the night was to remove the inner rear panels and the roof inner panel. Turns out the door extentions were built using rockers and door skins. Both rockers and door bottoms will be removed and replaced. They both have rust that is beyond stopping so out it will come. The roof section is in good shape but will need some metal working before finishing. Kevin PS. next updates will be thursday. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 08-22-2005 at 11:46 PM.

08-23-2005, 09:59 AM	#31
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Great pics - this detailed info is appreciated. Looks like you do some awesome work - is this your full time job? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-22-2005, 12:30 AM	#26
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	There has been more work done to this truck in a week than I believe the last ten years. I think it will like morphing into a CHevy truck and hitting the road.

08-23-2005, 10:30 AM	#32
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Looks like you have a great start there. Glad to see you changed out the rear slider. Have fun. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-23-2005, 12:05 PM	#33
panhandler62 Java Mechanic Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Martinsburg, WV Posts: 6,763	Just an idea for you .... You could put some kind of framework inside the gap behind those extensions and mount regulators and have roll up windows in the back. __________________ Keith 11 Lincoln MKT -- Momma's wagon 13 G37xS -- middle age crazy car 68 C20 Fleetside -- RIP Decorating the whole town up at a cost of $27 ....

08-23-2005, 12:13 PM	#34
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Here are some close up pictures of the rear sliding windows that were originally installed and that are now history. Attached Images

08-23-2005, 12:15 PM	#35
llegos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: pleasanton, CA Posts: 570	that is lookin sweet. tomato city, what are you doin down here? __________________ -Steve

08-24-2005, 12:36 AM	#38
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	I kind of like the windows in my 56 extended cab that use late model Chevy extended cab pop out window brackets, works good and simple to make it work. Two hinges, a lock and a window or just put a solid window and rubber, real simple. That is what the air conditioning is for, never seem to open windows, except drivers side, on my other trucks. I am going to have my grandson in the back and don't want him hanging out the window anyway.

08-24-2005, 08:21 AM	#39
86swb Born a Chevy Man Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 10,221	Those sliders looks like something that would come out of a camper, or camper shell on a bed of a truck. __________________ John or 86 (Viet Nam combat Vet-BIG RED ONE) '65-'66 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado 1984 Chevy Longbed Silverado New Kia Sportage (Wife's car and she loves it) CHEVY, American made w/pride! If you can read this, YOU NEED TO THANK A TEACHER! If you can read this in ENGLISH, PLEASE THANK A SOLDIER! GOD BLESS AMERICA AND BLESS OUR FIGHTING TROOPS

08-25-2005, 10:36 PM	#42
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Well here is thursday nights work. I started by hand forming a new cab post for the drivers side ( thought I would start with the easy side). After forming and fitting I cut out the bad metal and coated it with rust encapsulator and then welded the new one in place. I left the very bottom of this one open for drainage! Kevin Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 08-25-2005 at 10:37 PM.

08-25-2005, 10:39 PM	#43
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Then the easy part fitting the new rocker cover and welding it in. Kevin Attached Images

08-25-2005, 10:44 PM	#44
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Last thing fo rthe night was the drivers side kick panel. I also formed this to get all the correct folds for the door weather stripping and seals. I also added a lip on the bottom edge for the new floor to weld to. Kevin Should have more on Saturday. Attached Images Last edited by Rokcrln; 08-25-2005 at 10:45 PM.



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08-26-2005, 12:20 AM	#45
extd56 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,272	Saving the fun side for the weekend? The work done on the driver's side looks good, maybe we can put you up for a spot on monster garage. All the work that you are doign to the old girl is top notch and I appreciate it.

08-26-2005, 04:45 AM	#46
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Wow! Thats some nice looking work! Do you have any pics of your 71 / LT1? Or were they already posted? Thanks Doug

08-26-2005, 07:52 AM	#47
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Here is a link to a few of my pics. Note nun of my toys are finished! Some day I may not have any work they they may get done.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=162545 Kevin

08-27-2005, 07:51 PM	#48
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	The drivers side floor is complete Remember when doing a patch in this area make sure you weld to the cab body mount! This is where part of the strength comes from. As I was cleaning the floor I found another spot I did not see before so out it came as well. I just took a scrap of metat and hammer formed it to the right shape and welded it in. Kevin Attached Images

08-27-2005, 10:12 PM	#49
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Come to PA and do mine next Looking good...I gotta do that stuff someday. Mike __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold Last edited by 68haywagon; 08-27-2005 at 10:13 PM.

08-27-2005, 11:45 PM	#50
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Looks like a killer project.... Keep up the good work..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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