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kyull67 · 09-30-2010, 11:48 AM

Nice work on the paint. And wow, looks like someone forgot to check the oil in that motor!

spike38 · 09-30-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kyull67

Nice work on the paint. And wow, looks like someone forgot to check the oil in that motor!

thanks Kyull67 and VA72C10

I thought the stripper technique was pretty neat.

Spike

VA72C10 · 09-30-2010, 12:38 PM

looking good

jlaird · 09-30-2010, 09:12 PM

how bad are the fumes from the aircraft stripper? Do you have to remove the phoscote prior to primer?

spike38 · 10-01-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaird

how bad are the fumes from the aircraft stripper? Do you have to remove the phoscote prior to primer?

The aircraft stripper has some fumes, I keep a fan blowing in the shop,
So it's not too bad. But once you cover it with the saran wrap, there are no
fumes, That I noticed anyways.

No, I do not remove the phoscote before priming. What phoscote does, Is
it neutralizes rust, And leaves a thin zinc layer. That bonds to the metal.
But as with any paint job, I will go over the vehicle with a sanding block, And 400
grit wet sandpaper, I use water with a little dawn dish detergent. And rinse as I go.
At a quick pace. Just incase there is anything stuck to the metal. Wash everything,
And let it dry. Before the full body primer is applied.

Spike

spike38 · 10-02-2010, 12:34 AM

Got some goodies in today!

It will feel good to do some reconstruction for a change.

Spike

DorianB · 10-02-2010, 12:46 AM

I need to replace those pieces in my 68 also

Watching and taking notes!

Looking great so far!

spike38 · 10-03-2010, 09:43 AM

Started on the drivers side rocker and kick plate yesterday.
Also my first time with a mig welder, (not to pretty)

But I'll get used to it. I over cut the kick plate, Then trimmed it down.

Spike

spike38 · 10-03-2010, 09:51 AM

More pics from yesterday. Still have a few pin holes to fill.

Spike

67chevy1series · 10-03-2010, 02:46 PM

looks good spike38

spike38 · 10-03-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

looks good spike38

Thanks, It's been fun so far.

Here are some follow up pics.
Finished up the kick plate. Had to put a patch
in the floor, And a small one in the inner rocker.
Tacked in the rocker. Checked the fit,
Had to move it once. Welded everything.
Messaged the metal a little, For a better fit.

Smoothed the seams.

I'm working on the other side, But it's not as bad.

Spike

crob35 · 10-03-2010, 10:58 PM

Looking good. Need some help welding let me know.

spike38 · 10-03-2010, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crob35

Looking good. Need some help welding let me know.

Thanks, The welds are pretty ugly, I know.

But today, I was actually getting used to the mig welder.
It's definitely different than stick welding.

But you are welcome to come by anytime.

Spike

spike38 · 10-06-2010, 08:19 PM

Got my new tilt steering column in yesterday,

It's out of a 76 chevy pickup. Test fit it tomorrow.

Spike

spike38 · 10-07-2010, 08:55 PM

Started pulling the engine and tranny from my donor vehicle today.
Isn't she a beauty, Complete with shag carpeting, Wood paneling.
And 4 wore out captains chairs.

But, I found the engine is a real prize. I remove the shiny new carb,
Only to find a very clean intake. So I looked up the engine numbers,
To see how old it was. And found out it was a create motor. I then called
the company I bought it from, The very helpful lady told me the motor
was purchased new in "AUG 08", And was taken back out of service "JAN 09"
due to an electrical shorts in the dash and AC problems. But it took over a
year to decide to sell it. (So this motor is practically new!!!!!)

Spike

spike38 · 10-08-2010, 09:10 PM

Got the engine out of the van, And on a stand.
While it's out, New cam, H2O pump, intake, carb, HP oil pump.
Roller rockers, And some fresh paint, (and billet of coarse).

Spike

crob35 · 11-01-2010, 10:48 PM

looking good

spike38 · 11-01-2010, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crob35

looking good

Thanks, And thanks again for the blaster

Spike

DorianB · 11-02-2010, 09:49 AM

I envy your vertical space, I'm stuck in a tiny garage right now with very limited space. Looking great and keep up the hard work!

spike38 · 11-02-2010, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DorianB

I envy your vertical space, I'm stuck in a tiny garage right now with very limited space. Looking great and keep up the hard work!

Thanks, I'm very lucky to have a friend like Tom,
To let me build it in his shop. Otherwise, I would
be building it under the Oak tree out back

Spike

hgs_notes · 11-02-2010, 09:57 AM

You should have got the rear axle from the 72 also for the 5 lug rear. Good progress. I think I'm going to try that saran wrap stripping method on my hood. Especially the inside where its kind of hard to sand it.

spike38 · 11-02-2010, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

You should have got the rear axle from the 72 also for the 5 lug rear. Good progress. I think I'm going to try that saran wrap stripping method on my hood. Especially the inside where its kind of hard to sand it.

Thanks man, I would have grabbed the rear end to,
But someone beat me to it. So I ordered a set of axles from Summit,
Along with some Impala discs.

On the Saran wrap, Make sure to have a good wet layer of stripper,
And get the saran wrap on quick. The smoother the better.
Do small section if you have to, To get it all covered.

Spike

spike38 · 11-06-2010, 08:52 AM

Making a little progress

Spike

VA72C10 · 11-06-2010, 12:00 PM

Looking good!

spike38 · 11-06-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looking good!

Thanks for the encouragement!

I got some of the frame done as well,
But it will be next week end,
Before I can get back on it.
Be working everyday until then.

Spike

09-30-2010, 11:48 AM	#1
kyull67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Springfield/Kansas City Posts: 1,842	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Nice work on the paint. And wow, looks like someone forgot to check the oil in that motor! __________________ The first '67 The current '67 '63 Biscayne

09-30-2010, 12:38 PM	#3
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09-30-2010, 09:12 PM	#4
jlaird Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: johnstown, NY Posts: 2,393	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" how bad are the fumes from the aircraft stripper? Do you have to remove the phoscote prior to primer? Last edited by jlaird; 09-30-2010 at 09:13 PM.

10-02-2010, 12:34 AM	#6
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Got some goodies in today! It will feel good to do some reconstruction for a change. Spike Attached Images

10-02-2010, 12:46 AM	#7
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I need to replace those pieces in my 68 also Watching and taking notes! Looking great so far!

10-03-2010, 09:43 AM	#8
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Started on the drivers side rocker and kick plate yesterday. Also my first time with a mig welder, (not to pretty) But I'll get used to it. I over cut the kick plate, Then trimmed it down. Spike Attached Images

10-03-2010, 09:51 AM	#9
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" More pics from yesterday. Still have a few pin holes to fill. Spike Attached Images

10-03-2010, 02:46 PM	#10
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" looks good spike38

10-03-2010, 10:58 PM	#12
crob35 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: albany,ga Posts: 82	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Looking good. Need some help welding let me know.

10-06-2010, 08:19 PM	#14
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Got my new tilt steering column in yesterday, It's out of a 76 chevy pickup. Test fit it tomorrow. Spike Attached Images

10-07-2010, 08:55 PM	#15
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Started pulling the engine and tranny from my donor vehicle today. Isn't she a beauty, Complete with shag carpeting, Wood paneling. And 4 wore out captains chairs. But, I found the engine is a real prize. I remove the shiny new carb, Only to find a very clean intake. So I looked up the engine numbers, To see how old it was. And found out it was a create motor. I then called the company I bought it from, The very helpful lady told me the motor was purchased new in "AUG 08", And was taken back out of service "JAN 09" due to an electrical shorts in the dash and AC problems. But it took over a year to decide to sell it. (So this motor is practically new!!!!!) Spike Attached Images

10-08-2010, 09:10 PM	#16
spike38 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Leesburg GA Posts: 547	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" Got the engine out of the van, And on a stand. While it's out, New cam, H2O pump, intake, carb, HP oil pump. Roller rockers, And some fresh paint, (and billet of coarse). Spike Attached Images

11-01-2010, 10:48 PM	#17
crob35 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: albany,ga Posts: 82	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" looking good

11-02-2010, 09:49 AM	#19
DorianB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buford, Ga Posts: 205	Re: 68 C 10 stepside "My American Bulldog" I envy your vertical space, I'm stuck in a tiny garage right now with very limited space. Looking great and keep up the hard work! Last edited by DorianB; 11-02-2010 at 09:49 AM.

11-02-2010, 09:57 AM	#21
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11-06-2010, 08:52 AM	#23
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