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Strodder · 08-20-2009, 08:31 PM

Why are you stuttering?

Strodder · 08-20-2009, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Trial and error. I personnaly like the original plan.

Thanks, I had to at least try a few ideas. The other side will be a lot easier. I hope.

And by the way thanks everybody for helping me make this decision.

Just slap me next time I do anything dumb.

hessian18 · 08-21-2009, 12:33 PM

Looking good !! I lke the final choice on the drip rail.

When welding up the holes in the door, did you use a back filler piece ? Or just slowly fill the holes ?

I want to fill all the trim holes in my truck and cab, but im scared LOL !!

Looking foward to more pictures.

Gotta love being at work and posting on the net !! LOL Down here at the Pawnshop-shop..shop...LOL

Strodder · 08-21-2009, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hessian18

Looking good !! I like the final choice on the drip rail.

When welding up the holes in the door, did you use a back filler piece ? Or just slowly fill the holes ?

I usually weld up the small holes. The bigger one I use a brass tool that's made to hold behind the hole, if you can get at it. It works great. Just be patent. You have to weld a little at a time & let it cool so you won't warp the panel.

Strodder · 08-21-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hessian18

Looking good !! I like the final choice on the drip rail.
When welding up the holes in the door, did you use a back filler piece ? Or just slowly fill the holes ?

I usually weld up the small holes. The bigger one I use a brass tool that's made to hold behind the hole, if you can get at it. It works great. Just be patent. You have to weld a little at a time & let it cool so you won't warp the panel.

70 Suburban · 08-21-2009, 03:18 PM

I use copper pipe. Smash it with a hammer and weld on that. Works great

Strodder · 08-22-2009, 07:27 PM

Got some drip rail shaving done today. Welded across the back end of the cab. I also shaved the seams in the door jams. Plus the lower windshield seam. It probably won't show, but I shaved it just in case. I'm just a shaving fool.

daverod · 08-22-2009, 08:23 PM

Looks good. You worked on your steering linkage yet?

Strodder · 08-22-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Looks good. You worked on your steering linkage yet?

Yes a long time ago. All I had left to do was install the steering shaft. It steers, just doesn't drive yet.

watahyahknow · 08-23-2009, 03:28 PM

[QUOTE=Strodder;3478892]Got some drip rail shaving done today. Welded across the back end of the cab. I also shaved the seams in the door jams. Plus the lower windshield seam. It probably won't show, but I shaved it just in case. I'm just a shaving fool.

QUOTE]

maybe you should change youre screenname to gillette or wilkinson and eeeeeh be careful around the family jewels

Strodder · 08-23-2009, 05:30 PM

[quote=watahyahknow;3479979]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder

Got some drip rail shaving done today. Welded across the back end of the cab. I also shaved the seams in the door jams. Plus the lower windshield seam. It probably won't show, but I shaved it just in case. I'm just a shaving fool.

QUOTE]

maybe you should change youre screenname to gillette or wilkinson and eeeeeh be careful around the family jewels

I'll never change my screen name. Strodder means Street Rodder. If you read between the lines it says Gillette.

Strodder · 08-30-2009, 08:27 PM

Got work on the bed today. This is how I got the bed. The guy cut the top of the rail to make it flip up. He then drilled a hole in the top of the fender to fill it with gas. Cool idea, but I didn't like it, besides It wouldn't work with the gas tank that I'm putting in between the rear of the frame. Next I gave to remove the fender to fill the hole. I already started to take the fill tube out.

Strodder · 08-30-2009, 08:31 PM

Next I shaved the original gas fill hole.

Strodder · 08-30-2009, 08:40 PM

The 73 bed had side running lights. They had to go. So here's how I did it. First cut a cardboard to fit the hole (the same as I did with the gas fill hole) Then transfer that shape to metal and trim it to fit perfect. Then be patient and tack it in a little at a time so you don't heat the panel too much and warp it. I also welded up all the little holes that were drilled on the top of the bed rails for tonneau cover and other stupid things he bolted to the bed.

Strodder · 08-30-2009, 08:47 PM

Who ever did the body work on the cab was an idiot. He dented in the side trim holes, and filled them with bondo. First I ground out the bondo, then I hammered them back to shape as best I could. Now I have to finish the rest of the holes. In the bottom corner I had to make a patch panel to repair a small amount of rust. Doesn't look good in the picture, but actually doesn't look to bad in person.

**Palf70Step** · 08-30-2009, 09:06 PM

I like how the lines of the 73-87 style step bed looks on the 60-66. I would not have thought it would have blended in that well. IT didn't on my 70, but that looks really good on yours.

Strodder · 08-30-2009, 09:23 PM

Thanks. I though so too. I've always liked the look of those beds best of all. It just so happens that it looks really good on my year. I got lucky when I found it, and at a great price.

jason65 · 08-30-2009, 09:57 PM

Very Nice Dennis. I hope to be that good soon.

Alan's Classic · 08-30-2009, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I like how the lines of the 73-87 style step bed looks on the 60-66. I would not have thought it would have blended in that well. IT didn't on my 70, but that looks really good on yours.

I agree it looks sharp.

Dennis either you need to slow down or I need to speed up. Nice progress and work. Stuff like this is what motivates others.

ruffrida2005 · 08-30-2009, 10:38 PM

When you get done with this truck I have one you can work on!

Strodder · 08-30-2009, 10:56 PM

Thanks guys. I can't slow down. If I do it will be stop mode.

I want to get this project on the road ASAP, but can't get time on my own lift. That's why I doing the body work on the one side. After this side I am going to turn it around and do the drivers side. At least I'm getting something done on it.

After the Studebaker I have a Jeep to move the engine back to the stock position and make it steer with a new Signaw steering box, and fill the fire wall where the engine was, then I just picked up an other customer to do a frame off restoration on a 62 Impala SS. He's the original owner, and want's it all stock.

The Lark is getting there.

And here's the 62 SS

After these 2 I can start yours Ruffrida

4dranch · 08-31-2009, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I agree it looks sharp.

Dennis either you need to slow down or I need to speed up. Nice progress and work. Stuff like this is what motivates others.

It really motivates us not so talented folks also.....

Super nice work Dennis..

Strodder · 08-31-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4dranch

It really motivates us not so talented folks also.....

Super nice work Dennis..

Thanks Dave

1964C10 · 08-31-2009, 10:13 AM

Really nice work Dennis!! I have question, when you say to take your time welding in for example that filler piece for the signal light, about how long do you take to complete it and how long between doing a weld? I am novice at this and fixing to do some work on the body myself so I am trying to gauge at what speed I should be going. Thanks!

Strodder · 08-31-2009, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1964C10

Really nice work Dennis!! I have question, when you say to take your time welding in for example that filler piece for the signal light, about how long do you take to complete it and how long between doing a weld? I am novice at this and fixing to do some work on the body myself so I am trying to gauge at what speed I should be going. Thanks!

Thanks for the complement. I cool it by spraying a mist of water on it from a squirt bottle, and then blow it dry with compressed air. I don't want it to cool too fast. When I can touch it with my hand I start tacking again. I get impatient and tack too many times in a row. I keep saying to myself to slow down.

08-20-2009, 08:31 PM	#676
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Why are you stuttering? __________________ *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*

08-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#678
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Looking good !! I lke the final choice on the drip rail. When welding up the holes in the door, did you use a back filler piece ? Or just slowly fill the holes ? I want to fill all the trim holes in my truck and cab, but im scared LOL !! Looking foward to more pictures. Gotta love being at work and posting on the net !! LOL Down here at the Pawnshop-shop..shop...LOL __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon... Last edited by hessian18; 08-21-2009 at 12:34 PM.

08-21-2009, 03:18 PM	#681
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I use copper pipe. Smash it with a hammer and weld on that. Works great __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

08-22-2009, 07:27 PM	#682
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Got some drip rail shaving done today. Welded across the back end of the cab. I also shaved the seams in the door jams. Plus the lower windshield seam. It probably won't show, but I shaved it just in case. I'm just a shaving fool. __________________ *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*

08-22-2009, 08:23 PM	#683
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Looks good. You worked on your steering linkage yet? __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

08-23-2009, 03:28 PM	#685
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up [QUOTE=Strodder;3478892]Got some drip rail shaving done today. Welded across the back end of the cab. I also shaved the seams in the door jams. Plus the lower windshield seam. It probably won't show, but I shaved it just in case. I'm just a shaving fool. QUOTE] maybe you should change youre screenname to gillette or wilkinson and eeeeeh be careful around the family jewels __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

08-30-2009, 08:27 PM	#687
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Got work on the bed today. This is how I got the bed. The guy cut the top of the rail to make it flip up. He then drilled a hole in the top of the fender to fill it with gas. Cool idea, but I didn't like it, besides It wouldn't work with the gas tank that I'm putting in between the rear of the frame. Next I gave to remove the fender to fill the hole. I already started to take the fill tube out. __________________ *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*

08-30-2009, 08:31 PM	#688
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Next I shaved the original gas fill hole. __________________ *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*

08-30-2009, 08:40 PM	#689
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up The 73 bed had side running lights. They had to go. So here's how I did it. First cut a cardboard to fit the hole (the same as I did with the gas fill hole) Then transfer that shape to metal and trim it to fit perfect. Then be patient and tack it in a little at a time so you don't heat the panel too much and warp it. I also welded up all the little holes that were drilled on the top of the bed rails for tonneau cover and other stupid things he bolted to the bed. __________________ *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*

08-30-2009, 08:47 PM	#690
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Who ever did the body work on the cab was an idiot. He dented in the side trim holes, and filled them with bondo. First I ground out the bondo, then I hammered them back to shape as best I could. Now I have to finish the rest of the holes. In the bottom corner I had to make a patch panel to repair a small amount of rust. Doesn't look good in the picture, but actually doesn't look to bad in person. __________________ *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*

08-30-2009, 09:06 PM	#691
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,082	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I like how the lines of the 73-87 style step bed looks on the 60-66. I would not have thought it would have blended in that well. IT didn't on my 70, but that looks really good on yours. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-30-2009, 09:23 PM	#692
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Thanks. I though so too. I've always liked the look of those beds best of all. It just so happens that it looks really good on my year. I got lucky when I found it, and at a great price. __________________ *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*

08-30-2009, 09:57 PM	#693
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Very Nice Dennis. I hope to be that good soon.

08-30-2009, 10:38 PM	#695
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up When you get done with this truck I have one you can work on! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

08-30-2009, 10:56 PM	#696
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Thanks guys. I can't slow down. If I do it will be stop mode. I want to get this project on the road ASAP, but can't get time on my own lift. That's why I doing the body work on the one side. After this side I am going to turn it around and do the drivers side. At least I'm getting something done on it. After the Studebaker I have a Jeep to move the engine back to the stock position and make it steer with a new Signaw steering box, and fill the fire wall where the engine was, then I just picked up an other customer to do a frame off restoration on a 62 Impala SS. He's the original owner, and want's it all stock. The Lark is getting there. And here's the 62 SS After these 2 I can start yours Ruffrida __________________ *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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08-31-2009, 10:13 AM	#699
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Really nice work Dennis!! I have question, when you say to take your time welding in for example that filler piece for the signal light, about how long do you take to complete it and how long between doing a weld? I am novice at this and fixing to do some work on the body myself so I am trying to gauge at what speed I should be going. Thanks! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

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