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RRC · 01-23-2015, 02:41 PM

Looking Good Buck!!!

Justin@EntropyRad · 01-23-2015, 02:59 PM

Looks legit...even the best bought drivers seem to suffer from inner rocker woes!

Bennett68C10 · 01-23-2015, 03:00 PM

Very nice

C10_ustacould · 01-24-2015, 12:04 PM

The engine is in the frame and the transmission crossmember has been modified and installed. It's been maybe 2 years since I've welded anything... and it shows.

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I wasn't sure how the "muscle car" conversion pan was going to work out, but it has plenty of clearance at the steering rack.
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**GAc10boy** · 01-24-2015, 06:05 PM

That's a beautiful sight!

slowcpe · 01-24-2015, 07:09 PM

Very nice.

dialric · 01-24-2015, 07:22 PM

Really getting there now buck.its gonna b a nice 1 when finished

Bennett68C10 · 01-24-2015, 08:51 PM

That motor looks right at home there Buck

mcbassin · 01-26-2015, 08:56 AM

Very nice! You are making some killer progress on this project.

C10_ustacould · 01-26-2015, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by GAc10boy

That's a beautiful sight!

Althought it's not a feat of engineering on my part, the guys at Porterbuilt Fabrication get the credit for that, it's nice to see the engine in the frame.

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Originally Posted by slowcpe

Very nice.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by dialric

Really getting there now buck.its gonna b a nice 1 when finished

Thanks, It's not going to be as sweet as that Blazer of yours, but I'm going to do my best to stay focused and end up with a clean and simple truck that I can enjoy with my family.

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

That motor looks right at home there Buck

Thanks Keith, Have you ordered LS mounts for your truck yet?

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Very nice! You are making some killer progress on this project.

Thanks Mike, this is the easy bolt together stuff, it will get interesting when we get to the sheet metal.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-26-2015, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Thanks Mike, this is the easy bolt together stuff, it will get interesting when we get to the sheet metal.

Piece of cake! With a welder, grinder and enough body filler, you can make anything look nice

.

C10_ustacould · 01-26-2015, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Piece of cake! With a welder, grinder and enough body filler, you can make anything look nice

.

Body filler... what's that????

C10_ustacould · 01-26-2015, 09:25 PM

So, I've been all WOO-HOO because the chassis is coming together. High fives all around, knuckle bumps, jump and bumps just like after a touchdown. Then I breakout out the angle grinder and a stripping disc to investigate a sketchy area on the drivers door lower hinge pillar. Then the I'm all

then

and I

the P.O. before sitting down to

. The question is, do I replace or repair?

Checkout the lame attempt to hide the rust with some rattle can white paint.
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And wallah! The rust free becomes, well... not so much.
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Another spot on the inside of the pillar.
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**nlped** · 01-26-2015, 09:32 PM

Tough to tell from the pics, but looks like they could be patched.

68basket · 01-26-2015, 10:07 PM

When you get that rocker off the whole bottom of that pillar will probably be gone also. New pillar patches are available for those areas.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-26-2015, 10:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucks68

So, I've been all WOO-HOO because the chassis is coming together. High fives all around, knuckle bumps, jump and bumps just like after a touchdown. Then I breakout out the angle grinder and a stripping disc to investigate a sketchy area on the drivers door lower hinge pillar. Then the I'm all

then

and I

the P.O. before sitting down to

. The question is, do I replace or repair?

Checkout the lame attempt to hide the rust with some rattle can white paint.
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And wallah! The rust free becomes, well... not so much.
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Another spot on the inside of the pillar.
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Check this out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=200387&page=2

C10_ustacould · 01-26-2015, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Check this out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=200387&page=2

So, you're saying I should just drop it off at your place for a couple of weeks and pick it up when really is rust free! Right?

Bennett68C10 · 01-27-2015, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucks68

Thanks Keith, Have you ordered LS mounts for your truck yet?

Nope, didn't order them yet. They are on the order list with a bunch of other parts I need to order for this LS swap

Malamute · 01-27-2015, 12:34 AM

I'm really sorry that truck was worse than advertised. You'll still have a great one once it's all done but I know it's more than you planned when you bought it. Keep the pics coming, it's starting to take shape.

Chvy2NV · 01-27-2015, 09:36 AM

Looks great Ernie. It's really coming along. You going to powder coat the frame?

mcbassin · 01-27-2015, 09:49 AM

Bummer about the new rust discovery. I'm sure it can all be fixed. It will just take some time. I think it's safe to say that 99.9% of these trucks have some rust in them. Just a matter of time before it shows.....Keep your head up and plow through it. You'll be done in no time.

**Hart_Rod** · 01-27-2015, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bucks68

So, you're saying I should just drop it off at your place for a couple of weeks and pick it up when really is rust free! Right?

We'll make it happen....

slowcpe · 01-27-2015, 11:41 AM

Sucks about the rust but that's child's play compared to what I found when I tore my truck apart. Stinks but it'll make for a very nice truck when done. Plus you know it'll be done right.

C10_ustacould · 01-27-2015, 01:20 PM

Thanks for the comments guys I appreciate it, but I was really just trying to be funny. I know there is some rust to be dealt with, and yes I'm pissed the P.O. misrepresented the truck, but I know it's not nearly as bad as some of you have tackled. I will admit I am nervous about the unknown, as I've never done sheet metal repair. The great thing for me, but unfortunate for a few of you, is that these repairs have been done before and are well documented; mcbassin's web site documenting his journey through pictures is awesome. The other thread that documents a case of massive rust repair is sgaylord's "Jezebel". Both of these guys pulled off amazing results after starting with trucks that were much worse than mine, and thankfully did a great job documenting their journey. So, I will do my homework, collect up some new tools

and with a lot of help get this part of the build knocked out. Thanks again for the comments; I hope I can provide some more substantive updates in the near future. Until then I will continue to cut up and post tid-bits that happen in the shop.

C10_ustacould · 01-30-2015, 09:12 PM

Didn't really feel like going to the garage tonight so I downloaded House of Kolor Digital Paint Booth to play around with... what do you all think of these ideas?

Black bumpers and black trim front view...
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01-23-2015, 02:41 PM	#626
RRC Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moose Jaw Saskatchewan Canada Posts: 1,099	Re: Project: Shiro Looking Good Buck!!! __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=563712 Instagram: http://instagram.com/rockylakekustoms Rocky Lake Kustoms Russ

01-23-2015, 02:59 PM	#627
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: Project: Shiro Looks legit...even the best bought drivers seem to suffer from inner rocker woes! __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

01-23-2015, 03:00 PM	#628
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project: Shiro Very nice __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-24-2015, 12:04 PM	#629
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro The engine is in the frame and the transmission crossmember has been modified and installed. It's been maybe 2 years since I've welded anything... and it shows. I wasn't sure how the "muscle car" conversion pan was going to work out, but it has plenty of clearance at the steering rack. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-24-2015, 06:05 PM	#630
GAc10boy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,642	Re: Project: Shiro That's a beautiful sight! __________________ - Robbie UNITED BY TRUCKS - classic truck video content YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/unitedbytrucks Instagram: @united_by_trucks Paw Paw '68 508 Dark Blue Custom C10 Teddy '68 GMC SWB 503 Light Green LS Build Mississippi Mud '75 Skyline Blue Patina SBC Build

01-24-2015, 07:09 PM	#631
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project: Shiro Very nice. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

01-24-2015, 07:22 PM	#632
dialric Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: grand rapids michigan Posts: 324	Re: Project: Shiro Really getting there now buck.its gonna b a nice 1 when finished

01-24-2015, 08:51 PM	#633
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: Project: Shiro That motor looks right at home there Buck __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-26-2015, 08:56 AM	#634
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Shiro Very nice! You are making some killer progress on this project. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

01-26-2015, 09:25 PM	#638
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro So, I've been all WOO-HOO because the chassis is coming together. High fives all around, knuckle bumps, jump and bumps just like after a touchdown. Then I breakout out the angle grinder and a stripping disc to investigate a sketchy area on the drivers door lower hinge pillar. Then the I'm all then and I the P.O. before sitting down to . The question is, do I replace or repair? Checkout the lame attempt to hide the rust with some rattle can white paint. And wallah! The rust free becomes, well... not so much. Another spot on the inside of the pillar. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-26-2015, 09:32 PM	#639
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: Project: Shiro Tough to tell from the pics, but looks like they could be patched. __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

01-26-2015, 10:07 PM	#640
68basket Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: louisville, ky Posts: 480	Re: Project: Shiro When you get that rocker off the whole bottom of that pillar will probably be gone also. New pillar patches are available for those areas.

01-27-2015, 12:34 AM	#644
Malamute Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 756	Re: Project: Shiro I'm really sorry that truck was worse than advertised. You'll still have a great one once it's all done but I know it's more than you planned when you bought it. Keep the pics coming, it's starting to take shape.

01-27-2015, 09:36 AM	#645
Chvy2NV Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: So. Florida Posts: 873	Re: Project: Shiro Looks great Ernie. It's really coming along. You going to powder coat the frame?

01-27-2015, 09:49 AM	#646
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Shiro Bummer about the new rust discovery. I'm sure it can all be fixed. It will just take some time. I think it's safe to say that 99.9% of these trucks have some rust in them. Just a matter of time before it shows.....Keep your head up and plow through it. You'll be done in no time. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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01-27-2015, 11:41 AM	#648
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Project: Shiro Sucks about the rust but that's child's play compared to what I found when I tore my truck apart. Stinks but it'll make for a very nice truck when done. Plus you know it'll be done right. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

01-27-2015, 01:20 PM	#649
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro Thanks for the comments guys I appreciate it, but I was really just trying to be funny. I know there is some rust to be dealt with, and yes I'm pissed the P.O. misrepresented the truck, but I know it's not nearly as bad as some of you have tackled. I will admit I am nervous about the unknown, as I've never done sheet metal repair. The great thing for me, but unfortunate for a few of you, is that these repairs have been done before and are well documented; mcbassin's web site documenting his journey through pictures is awesome. The other thread that documents a case of massive rust repair is sgaylord's "Jezebel". Both of these guys pulled off amazing results after starting with trucks that were much worse than mine, and thankfully did a great job documenting their journey. So, I will do my homework, collect up some new tools and with a lot of help get this part of the build knocked out. Thanks again for the comments; I hope I can provide some more substantive updates in the near future. Until then I will continue to cut up and post tid-bits that happen in the shop. __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

01-30-2015, 09:12 PM	#650
C10_ustacould A day late and $1 short... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northwest FL Posts: 3,877	Re: Project: Shiro Didn't really feel like going to the garage tonight so I downloaded House of Kolor Digital Paint Booth to play around with... what do you all think of these ideas? Black bumpers and black trim front view... Black Bumpers and black trim rear view... Chrome Bumpers and black trim front view... Chrome bumpers and Black trim rear view... __________________ Buck Instagram: C10_ustacould 1963 SWB Fleet Side 528 Desert Beige Milly 1967 SWB Step Side 506 Medium Blue The Old Girl 1968 SWB Fleet Side 503 Light Green Ellie SOLD 1965 SWB Fleet Side 507 Light Blue Prescription Strength SOLD 1971 SWB Fleet Side 521 White Shiro SOLD 1968 SWB Step Side 503 Light Green My Old Farm Truck SOLD

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