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slydogg76 · 12-10-2016, 09:59 PM

Finished the leaf springs on the drivers side, so I had to see what it looked like on its tires since I lowered it. It's nice and low in front but rear is still a little high. Name: image.jpg
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slydogg76 · 12-10-2016, 10:01 PM

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slydogg76 · 12-27-2016, 09:39 AM

Got a little more sandblasting done on the leaf springs and other suspension parts, but now its too cold to paint them. Will have to wait til I get the garage insulated and heated. Received the tail gate chains and hinges from Santa. Name: tailgat_back angle.jpg
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slydogg76 · 01-17-2017, 10:29 AM

So I started welding in the patch panels that I have had for a few years now, that were just screwed into place. I decided to do the majority of the work with butt welds. Didn't care for the overlapping of metal, especially when it comes to water getting into the holes or cracks.

This is my first attempt at welding, what do you think?

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slydogg76 · 01-17-2017, 10:31 AM

one more..

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Big Daddy Bear · 01-17-2017, 12:52 PM

Those welds look like they are just fine!

Guess the final say will be if you put your feet in and you end up standing on the ground like a Flintstone mobile.

Will you have enough clearance in the front to not rub tire on the fender when turning?

slydogg76 · 01-17-2017, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Daddy Bear

Those welds look like they are just fine!

Guess the final say will be if you put your feet in and you end up standing on the ground like a Flintstone mobile.

Will you have enough clearance in the front to not rub tire on the fender when turning?

Thanks!, appreciate it. I'm hoping to get better as I go, but I do like the Flintstone mobile.

Hopefully, clearance with the front tires won't be an issue. I think the front of the cab needs to go up some and I haven't purchased the new tires yet.

Big Daddy Bear · 01-17-2017, 01:36 PM

Cool, hope they work out without having to do a bunch of changes.

What welder are you using? Are you using shielding gas or flux core wire?

Reason I ask is, I have a new project arriving this Thursday, and it has a couple spots that will need work and all I currently have is an Arc Welder, so using that as an excuse....errr...reason to get a new wire feed!

Thanks!!

slydogg76 · 01-17-2017, 01:55 PM

Thanks, me too!

I have a Lincoln Electric Pro-Core 100 w/flux wire (~12yrs old). Uses 110v.
My first welder, so I don't have anything to compare it with. Works great for me. Not sure how well it works for anything thicker than sheet metal.

slydogg76 · 01-17-2017, 01:56 PM

Its also a MIG welder.

Everyone needs a MIG welder

Big Daddy Bear · 01-17-2017, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by slydogg76

Thanks, me too!

I have a Lincoln Electric Pro-Core 100 w/flux wire (~12yrs old). Uses 110v.
My first welder, so I don't have anything to compare it with. Works great for me. Not sure how well it works for anything thicker than sheet metal.

Thank you for the info, appreciate it!!

That is exactly what I am needing it for, I have the stick welder for anything bigger than patching panels.

Big Daddy Bear · 01-17-2017, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by slydogg76

Its also a MIG welder.

Everyone needs a MIG welder

I will pass that little fact onto my bride. I mean, afterall, it is on the internet so it has to be true...

slydogg76 · 01-23-2017, 01:14 PM

Made a lot of progress this weekend, even though it doesn't look it. Replaced a couple of pieces on the driver's side pillar, front of the rocker, also recut the inner cowl for butt welds and to line up with the outer cowl. Hopefully after some seam sealer, everything will look great.

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slydogg76 · 01-23-2017, 01:16 PM

a few more...

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slydogg76 · 01-23-2017, 01:20 PM

A few more pics...

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slydogg76 · 01-28-2017, 10:04 AM

Got the kick panel in place after much bending and cutting. Lining up the inner cowl with the emergency brake. I like the below bumper so the license plate can be center under the tailgate. What do you think?
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Big Daddy Bear · 01-28-2017, 01:33 PM

Looks like a good deal of progress to me. Puts you that much closer to being done than you were before you started, that can' be a bad thing!

docrock · 02-09-2017, 09:28 PM

Nice work! Subscribed. Keep up the great pics

Matt_50 · 12-16-2017, 12:43 AM

I know it's been awhile, but I thought I'd check.

Any updates?

I've been watching for months lol. Anyone know what body this is? 3100? I'm surprised at how well it fit the c10 frame. Did I miss any major modifications or did he just make some cab mounts and there ya go?

slydogg76 · 06-04-2018, 11:47 AM

Haven't made any modifications to the frame or body (3100). I got rims with offsets to fit inside the fenders.

Purcell69 · 06-04-2018, 01:42 PM

Was the donor C-10 originally a big block truck? About 25 years ago, I swapped in a 454 in to the wife's 1978 Big 10 Chevy 1/2 ton, after the 350 dropped a valve seat. The factory front coil springs were not happy! At rest, the truck was almost on the bump stops. In the end, I swapped in a set of +2" Rancho coil springs to account for the extra weight of the big block and had no more issues with bottoming out.

It doesn't look like you're having that issue, but a different spring rate may be something in your future.

Keep up the good work!

-Joe

slydogg76 · 06-07-2018, 08:22 PM

The '77 C10 had a straight six, maybe it didn't cause much stress on the springs. Thanks, Dan

slydogg76 · 06-24-2018, 08:12 PM

Finally made some progress this weekend...

Big Daddy Bear · 06-24-2018, 08:26 PM

Nice!

slydogg76 · 06-28-2018, 10:45 PM

Received a complete bolt kit today from totally stainless. Looks awesome!

12-10-2016, 09:59 PM	#51
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Finished the leaf springs on the drivers side, so I had to see what it looked like on its tires since I lowered it. It's nice and low in front but rear is still a little high.

12-10-2016, 10:01 PM	#52
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc My dog photo bomb

12-27-2016, 09:39 AM	#53
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Got a little more sandblasting done on the leaf springs and other suspension parts, but now its too cold to paint them. Will have to wait til I get the garage insulated and heated. Received the tail gate chains and hinges from Santa.

01-17-2017, 10:29 AM	#54
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc So I started welding in the patch panels that I have had for a few years now, that were just screwed into place. I decided to do the majority of the work with butt welds. Didn't care for the overlapping of metal, especially when it comes to water getting into the holes or cracks. This is my first attempt at welding, what do you think?

01-17-2017, 10:31 AM	#55
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc one more..

01-17-2017, 12:52 PM	#56
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Those welds look like they are just fine! Guess the final say will be if you put your feet in and you end up standing on the ground like a Flintstone mobile. Will you have enough clearance in the front to not rub tire on the fender when turning? __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!!

01-17-2017, 01:36 PM	#58
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Cool, hope they work out without having to do a bunch of changes. What welder are you using? Are you using shielding gas or flux core wire? Reason I ask is, I have a new project arriving this Thursday, and it has a couple spots that will need work and all I currently have is an Arc Welder, so using that as an excuse....errr...reason to get a new wire feed! Thanks!! __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!!

01-17-2017, 01:55 PM	#59
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Thanks, me too! I have a Lincoln Electric Pro-Core 100 w/flux wire (~12yrs old). Uses 110v. My first welder, so I don't have anything to compare it with. Works great for me. Not sure how well it works for anything thicker than sheet metal.

01-17-2017, 01:56 PM	#60
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Its also a MIG welder. Everyone needs a MIG welder

01-23-2017, 01:14 PM	#63
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Made a lot of progress this weekend, even though it doesn't look it. Replaced a couple of pieces on the driver's side pillar, front of the rocker, also recut the inner cowl for butt welds and to line up with the outer cowl. Hopefully after some seam sealer, everything will look great.

01-23-2017, 01:16 PM	#64
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc a few more... pictures didn't take, will try again.

01-23-2017, 01:20 PM	#65
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc A few more pics...

01-28-2017, 10:04 AM	#66
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Got the kick panel in place after much bending and cutting. Lining up the inner cowl with the emergency brake. I like the below bumper so the license plate can be center under the tailgate. What do you think?

01-28-2017, 01:33 PM	#67
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Looks like a good deal of progress to me. Puts you that much closer to being done than you were before you started, that can' be a bad thing! __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!!

02-09-2017, 09:28 PM	#68
docrock Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Encinitas, CA Posts: 508	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Nice work! Subscribed. Keep up the great pics __________________ 1954 GMC on 93 Silverado chassis http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 1942 Chevy 1/2 ton Pickup http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429494 R.I.P. TOM SEFFRON 68 FOUR DOOR http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=495438 1942 Chevy that ate my brain 70 Chassis https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=835250



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12-16-2017, 12:43 AM	#69
Matt_50 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Joshua, Texas. Posts: 1,303	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc I know it's been awhile, but I thought I'd check. Any updates? I've been watching for months lol. Anyone know what body this is? 3100? I'm surprised at how well it fit the c10 frame. Did I miss any major modifications or did he just make some cab mounts and there ya go? __________________ 1950 Build

06-04-2018, 11:47 AM	#70
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Haven't made any modifications to the frame or body (3100). I got rims with offsets to fit inside the fenders.

06-04-2018, 01:42 PM	#71
Purcell69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Central OK Posts: 521	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Was the donor C-10 originally a big block truck? About 25 years ago, I swapped in a 454 in to the wife's 1978 Big 10 Chevy 1/2 ton, after the 350 dropped a valve seat. The factory front coil springs were not happy! At rest, the truck was almost on the bump stops. In the end, I swapped in a set of +2" Rancho coil springs to account for the extra weight of the big block and had no more issues with bottoming out. It doesn't look like you're having that issue, but a different spring rate may be something in your future. Keep up the good work! -Joe __________________ My '57 "Ram-rolet" not a NAPCO build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589917

06-07-2018, 08:22 PM	#72
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc The '77 C10 had a straight six, maybe it didn't cause much stress on the springs. Thanks, Dan

06-24-2018, 08:12 PM	#73
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Finally made some progress this weekend... Attached Images

06-24-2018, 08:26 PM	#74
Big Daddy Bear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Rochester, WA Posts: 259	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Nice! __________________ No bolt or nut in the world will remain tight if you turn it to liquid!!!

06-28-2018, 10:45 PM	#75
slydogg76 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 86	Re: 52 pickup 77 frame 454bbc Received a complete bolt kit today from totally stainless. Looks awesome! Attached Images

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