67 (Crew Cab) C30

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Originally Posted by randy500

I don't think I explained in my build how I made the driver side B pillar from a donor passenger one which I think I bought from Richard too.
Its super easy and is almost identical to the passenger side after cutting and rewelding. Do you remember if I posted about it?
Basically I cut the pillar in about 5 sections and flipped them over and to the left then rewelded them together, the 5 sections are all straight when cut and then when flipped they make a mirror image.
Inside the B pillar is a hing reinforcing plate, I did the same with it but cut it in 3 section I think.
The hinges I just flipped over and drilled one new hole on the door side to match my million piece door.

If I didn't post about it, I can do it and number the sections with pictures.
The upper half (door frame section) of the B pillar I just used as is, the seam is in the front vs the rear on the other side.

Just ask if you have any questions about what I did or what I might have done differently.

Sounds like you have a great plan and a good start.

Randy
Thanks for that info.
I studied your build extensively
for quite awhile.
I don't remember those details
in your build.
I have a back log of pics now of stuff
That I have been mocking up.
So I can understand how it wasn't.
I can almost picture the reverse flip now.
But like they say your pics would be worth a million words.
Thanks
Dwayne

[Dieselwrencher]

Randy, I don't think you did post it and I would like to see it as well.

[randy500]

I'm almost positive I didn't post it, I will take some pics and number the pieces with a marker and post up on my thread, I will try to do that this weekend.

[Getter-Done]

Thanks Randy
That will help A lot.
I'm Going to start working on a jig
this weekend for those letters on the hood .
It is going to be a coin toss for me
when it comes time to put the hood on.
Do I use Original hood or Hood Scoop Repop ?
So I could use the jig if I go that route.
I already have some angles and (Ruff) blueprints drew up.

Dwayne

[randy500]

I guess i will order the hood letters then, looks like i will need them soon...

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The center jig is the (time consuming one).
Once the holes are drilled in the center with this jig the two side jigs will line up. The side jigs are Simple.

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I got some time to work on bracing the cab
for replacing the whole floor.
I made brackets to utilize the bolt holes for dash
and gas tank mounting bolt holes.

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More pics

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I drove to Cleveland ,Tn. today and
purchased a Coach Controls Coupe23B long
wiring package. Thanks to member halfstep
for bringing this business to my attention.
Met with the owner of the company.
(He has exp. with NASA,Race cars, Old cars and etc.)
Spoke with him about my build and talked about
the package that would be best for my Build.
For the people that are staying (Factory-Style)
there is other company's that have options
that are more suited for that type of build.
Maybe my next build will be more (original).
I have been studying the wiring of our trucks.
I even made a big copy of wiring diagram
that is saved in the FAQ .
(3rd picture at the bottom.)
He was impressed when I explained to him
how easy it was to find this type of info and
the knowledge base of this Forum.
When He showed his Wiring Schematic
I knew that was a good plan for my Build.
(1st picture is front & 2nd is the back )
This wiring diagram is the layout of his kit.
It is very easy to understand.
I wanted this kit now so I can build
my cab to pick the best location.

[67_C-30]

Nice work!

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Nice work!

Thanks




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Got the floor pan back in location.
Next I will work on the lower A-pillars.
They came in the mail yesterday.


And of course the Cab Footwell Patches.






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Measuring for my roof cut.



I am still fine tuning the floor fit.

I got these body hammers at a yard sale a few years ago.

Got to find the right ones to fix this gap.

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This combo of hammer and slapper fixed it.

[randy500]

Looking good and I love the adapted vise grips,too, great idea.

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Originally Posted by randy500

Looking good and I love the adapted vise grips,too, great idea.

Thanks Randy
The other pliers That I found to do
this was to Heavy and was trying to bend
the sheet-metal.







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[clay68c10]

That is a great way to use those cool pliers and the hi hump to get that gap lined up.

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Originally Posted by clay68c10

That is a great way to use those cool pliers and the hi hump to get that gap lined up.

Thanks



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Here's a Picture or 2
of my current Cab fixture.









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Now that my floor-pan is fitting like I want it too.
I cut some more tubing and drill holes in the tubes
to use the seat mounting bolts
and welded that to my cross-bracing.
So I can remove the floor Again

I chose to do this for easy access
to the foot-well patches that I'm going to
replace. Once I fit both foot-well patches,
I will tack them in & put the floor back.


Then I will repair the lower A-Pillar.
Doing it this in this order I can keep
the location of the 2 lower a-pillar
and lower fender mounting holes in
the ( same ) location.
I used a small dremel tool
on the spot welds. It worked good
for this area.








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More pictures of foot-well removal.





Used this dremel with cut-off
wheels that came with it
to stay out of the lower A-pillar.


I lined the patch up and scribed
it on the back side for my cut line.






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[CG]

Holy moly! You guys that can pull this sort of thing off are amazing. Great job so far.

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Originally Posted by CG

Holy moly! You guys that can pull this sort of thing off are amazing. Great job so far.

Thanks
I hope to get a little more done today.



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[flashed]

Wow , great work .

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Originally Posted by flashed

Wow , great work .

Thanks






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