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msgross · 05-04-2011, 09:18 PM

Link to mancave... let me know if it doesn't work

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=efad8596d2

sdailey · 06-22-2011, 03:06 PM

Small progress update......

The passenger side cab repair is almost buttoned up....finally.

We found out while test fitting the cab corner that is was formed wrong and needed to be massaged a little. The bend radius was too short on the cab corner and it didn't line up well with the straight edge of the "b" pillar. We mocked it up, tacked it in place and then cut a relief cut in the piece and made it fit like it was supposed to. Hopefully the pictures will explain what I can't.

The cab corner and rocker were finally welded in after final fitment of the door.

I then moved onto the door window hoop fitment issue. I ended up cutting a hard 1/8" out of it and the radius turned out perfect. I just hope the glass fits.

The upper kick panel area is next on the list. There were quite a few pin holes in it after it came back from the sandblaster.

Trying to get a rough idea of what needed to be cut out. (Excuse the sloppy freehand marks.)

Out with the old...

And in with the new, sort of. I still need to finish welding it in.

This is where it currently stands at the moment. I should be finishing up the the kick panel area this week and then I can move onto the cowl and firewall. The plan is to shave the firewall and then make the passenger side of it mirror the radius on the driver's side.

Not really an exciting update, but it's progress nonetheless.

greg65 · 06-22-2011, 03:25 PM

Looks good Shannon. Maybe before to long it will be painted and back on the frame.

sdailey · 06-22-2011, 03:33 PM

I'd be happy just to see it in high build primer.

freakshow108 · 06-22-2011, 07:44 PM

We must be buying our patch panels at the same place, I ran into the same problem with my passenger cab corner. Oh well, atleast i know what to do now, thanks! Shes looking good, please stay ahead of me , my brain is to small to figure these problems out

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198plus · 06-22-2011, 08:45 PM

Looks nice Shannon !!!!

Gene · 06-22-2011, 09:42 PM

Lookin good!

my67chevytruck · 06-23-2011, 12:43 AM

Nice progress Shannon!

sdailey · 06-23-2011, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freakshow108

We must be buying our patch panels at the same place, I ran into the same problem with my passenger cab corner. Oh well, atleast i know what to do now, thanks! Shes looking good, please stay ahead of me , my brain is to small to figure these problems out

.

Glad to know that all my suffering is not in vain.

Good luck with yours.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 198plus

Looks nice Shannon !!!!

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Originally Posted by Gene

Lookin good!

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Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Nice progress Shannon!

Thanks guys.

65Custom · 06-23-2011, 11:34 PM

Making progress it always feels good, I wish I was making some progress on mine. Keep up the great work.

msgross · 06-24-2011, 07:20 AM

I'll be using your pics as a guide for mine, thanks...

sdailey · 06-24-2011, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65Custom

Making progress it always feels good, I wish I was making some progress on mine. Keep up the great work.

I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress.

How's your truck coming along?

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

I'll be using your pics as a guide for mine, thanks...

Glad to help Mike. That's one of the great things about this board, the never ending supply of information. Let me know if you ever need any specific pics.

65Custom · 06-24-2011, 11:09 AM

[QUOTE=sdailey;4753064]I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress.

How's your truck coming along?

Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

Strodder · 06-24-2011, 11:17 AM

[quote=65Custom;4753207]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress.

How's your truck coming along?

Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

After you get married there will be no money for your truck.

That's my story.

65Custom · 06-24-2011, 11:28 AM

[quote=Strodder;4753222]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65Custom

After you get married there will be no money for your truck.

That's my story.

I hope this time around it will be different, at least that is what I keep telling myself.

msgross · 06-24-2011, 05:46 PM

[quote=65Custom;4753207]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

that's what she said

65Custom · 06-24-2011, 05:57 PM

[quote=msgross;4753848]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 65Custom

that's what she said

Yes she is a lot different from the last one. She knows going in that this is important to me, but im sure we can all tell stories about this subject

Sorry Shannon hope this does not hi jack your thread

sdailey · 06-25-2011, 12:22 PM

[quote=65Custom;4753207]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress.

How's your truck coming along?

Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

Congratulations!!!!

[quote=65Custom;4753869]

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

Yes she is a lot different from the last one. She knows going in that this is important to me, but im sure we can all tell stories about this subject

Sorry Shannon hope this does not hi jack your thread

No problem. This thread needs a little action anyway.

msgross · 06-25-2011, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdailey

No problem. This thread needs a little action anyway.

that's what she said, again!

sdailey · 06-26-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

that's what she said, again!

On a roll this week, still making some progress.

Got the upper kick panel patch welded in and cleaned up. (Sorry for the crappy pic.)

I moved to the firewall area and started mocking up the firewall patch kit that I got from member Porterbuilt. (See the link below for the firewall patch kit.)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404401

(FYI: The radius patch is a rough cut piece and you have to trim it to fit your firewall.)

AC delete panel temporary in place.

Tacking it up

Fully welded in. Notice that the radius patch has been trimmed and mocked up as well.

I used the round blank from the kit and patched up the blower motor opening in my new cowl panel.

Boy, do I love grinding.

At least it turned out good.

Firewall shots.

The cowl is just set in place at the moment, it'll be coming back off so I can dress up the round blank some more. Once the cowl is cleaned up and welded in I'll weld the radius panel to the firewall.

Hopefully, I can stay motivated and keep the progress going. Stay tuned for more updates.

.

Alan's Classic · 06-26-2011, 11:45 PM

You are a fast learner, Grasshoppa!
Posted via Mobile Device

sdailey · 06-28-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

You are a fast learner, Grasshoppa!
Posted via Mobile Device

All thanks to a good teacher.

Gene · 06-28-2011, 09:51 AM

Nice work! You going with aftermarket air, or just without?

Strodder · 06-28-2011, 10:31 AM

Yeah, that was going to be my question too. Looken great.

sdailey · 06-28-2011, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gene

Nice work! You going with aftermarket air, or just without?

I'm going to be using a kit from Classic Air. The interior will be getting a small makeover as well. The plan is to smooth the stock radio opening and also smooth, eliminate the ash tray. Once the dash is smooth I'll install my Classic Air controller pictured below and cut in (2) round air vents on either side of the control. Then I'll modify the stock ac/heat controller opening to accept an aftermarket single din radio.

Here's the AC controller that I'm using.

Here's a couple of pictures to give you an idea of what it should look like when done.

05-04-2011, 09:18 PM	#576
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Link to mancave... let me know if it doesn't work http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=efad8596d2 __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-22-2011, 03:06 PM	#577
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Small progress update...... The passenger side cab repair is almost buttoned up....finally. We found out while test fitting the cab corner that is was formed wrong and needed to be massaged a little. The bend radius was too short on the cab corner and it didn't line up well with the straight edge of the "b" pillar. We mocked it up, tacked it in place and then cut a relief cut in the piece and made it fit like it was supposed to. Hopefully the pictures will explain what I can't. The cab corner and rocker were finally welded in after final fitment of the door. I then moved onto the door window hoop fitment issue. I ended up cutting a hard 1/8" out of it and the radius turned out perfect. I just hope the glass fits. The upper kick panel area is next on the list. There were quite a few pin holes in it after it came back from the sandblaster. Trying to get a rough idea of what needed to be cut out. (Excuse the sloppy freehand marks.) Out with the old... And in with the new, sort of. I still need to finish welding it in. This is where it currently stands at the moment. I should be finishing up the the kick panel area this week and then I can move onto the cowl and firewall. The plan is to shave the firewall and then make the passenger side of it mirror the radius on the driver's side. Not really an exciting update, but it's progress nonetheless. __________________ Shannon

06-22-2011, 03:25 PM	#578
greg65 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Daphne, Al Posts: 1,120	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Looks good Shannon. Maybe before to long it will be painted and back on the frame. __________________ 1965 c-10 swb 1997 c-1500 extended cab 2004 tahoe 1993 mustang gt BUILD THREAD:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336653

06-22-2011, 03:33 PM	#579
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I'd be happy just to see it in high build primer. __________________ Shannon

06-22-2011, 07:44 PM	#580
freakshow108 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eatonville WA Posts: 296	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" We must be buying our patch panels at the same place, I ran into the same problem with my passenger cab corner. Oh well, atleast i know what to do now, thanks! Shes looking good, please stay ahead of me , my brain is to small to figure these problems out.

06-22-2011, 08:45 PM	#581
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Looks nice Shannon !!!! __________________ My Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=346597 https://www.facebook.com/pages/198-C...1434001?ref=hl

06-22-2011, 09:42 PM	#582
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Lookin good!

06-23-2011, 12:43 AM	#583
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Nice progress Shannon! __________________ 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

06-23-2011, 11:34 PM	#585
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 512	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Making progress it always feels good, I wish I was making some progress on mine. Keep up the great work. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

06-24-2011, 07:20 AM	#586
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" I'll be using your pics as a guide for mine, thanks... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

06-24-2011, 11:09 AM	#588
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 512	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" [QUOTE=sdailey;4753064]I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress. How's your truck coming along? Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

06-26-2011, 11:45 PM	#596
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" You are a fast learner, Grasshoppa! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

06-28-2011, 09:51 AM	#598
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Nice work! You going with aftermarket air, or just without?

06-28-2011, 10:31 AM	#599
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches" Yeah, that was going to be my question too. Looken great. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*



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