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CrashBob · 07-17-2007, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

The drivers wheel and the alignment need attention for sure I took a 3 lb hammer to the steering box to get it removed. No worries....gots a 71' disc front ready to install after the frame shortening and the sandblaster!!!!

What kind of shape is the box in? I need a left long bed side. Interested in selling?

Crash

ChevyDude · 07-18-2007, 12:18 PM

Ready for the cab removal. Gonna pull the cab with my engine hoist. I started grinding on the firewall removing the small amount surface rust. Firewall to be shaved.

Now to get to real work, lol.

Alex

badpeanut · 07-19-2007, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by lowrollin70gmc

You will now thank the state of ND for not using salt on their roads.

Some areas of the state salt, some don't. North Dakota spends $750,000 per year on rock salt per state transportation director Francis Ziegler earlier this year.

ChevyDude · 07-21-2007, 03:55 PM

Unbolted the cab. Picked it up off the frame and moved it back while I make some room for it in my shop.

**Palf70Step** · 07-21-2007, 05:59 PM

That is the nice part of a LWB, you got enough room to slide her back good.
Disassembly going good!

ChevyDude · 07-25-2007, 12:48 PM

Had a little time this morning so I attached a 2x4 to my cherry picker and gently lifted the cab off the frame and put it on a pair of 55 gallon drums. Getting closer to the actual shortening of the frame.

Alex

ChevyDude · 07-26-2007, 06:21 PM

A new ''big-time" shop tool arrives, new Miller 180 !!! Although I know nothing of welding today, I am determined to figure it out. I have wanted a welder for years and just never stepped up and bought one. Done it now! Lots of reading and practice...and then I will shave the firewall.

Alex

Stepside65 · 07-26-2007, 08:49 PM

Lookin good. Wish mine could be in that good of shape... Keep up the good work man. Looking forward to seeing where this build goes.

**Palf70Step** · 07-26-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Although I know nothing of welding today, I am determined to figure it out. I have wanted a welder for years and just never stepped up and bought one. Done it now! Lots of reading and practice...and then I will shave the firewall.

Alex

Lesson 1 - Do Not weld (on purpose or by accidental spatter) your hair or body parts. Trust me, you do not want to know or do it

Get a good auto dimming helmet, good gloves, and lots of patience. It's fun to learn.

ChevyDude · 07-31-2007, 09:48 AM

I do have an auto dimming helmet and a nice set of gloves, very important!

Little progress. Got the firewall down to bare metal, ready to start shaving all the holes. Mr. Miller 180 will be asked to lend a hand doing this....I have to practice first on some scrap like gauged material, that's for sure, don't want any burn through!!! I will be Epoxy priming the bare metal with SPI Epoxy primer.

Just got off the phone with SPI's Barry and his warehouse partner Terry...and the SPI epoxy is on the way!!!

www.BakerPBE.com

Alex

**Yukon Jack** · 07-31-2007, 04:42 PM

Good luck learning with the welder. I, too, want to learn to weld! Just need some free time.

ChevyDude · 08-01-2007, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Good luck learning with the welder. I, too, want to learn to weld! Just need some free time.

Thanks Yukon!!! I am very excited about learning!!! As things work out , it looks as if Glock is going to come down to my shop and do the frame shortening here. He's going to bring his Plasma cutter and use my new Miller 180. I will be watching closely, with a auto darkening helmet on of course!!!

Little more done today. Removed front long bed brackets which are not needed for the short bed, and removed the passenger side rear cab support bracket. This bracket will need to be moved 12" towards the rear. And in true OverKill fashion ground a little on the frame to clean it up, love that clean metal!

Got the drivers side done too....today, Thursday 8/2/07.
Alex

ChevyDude · 08-03-2007, 05:03 PM

FED EX just delivered the SPI Epoxy. Gotta get the welder going. Waiting on the pre cut insert pieces I bought on ebay. Last pic...pre cutting the rear of the frame. Glock reccomends cutting only 6" first as it's easier to cut more than add on. So going to cut the rear of the frame in a min here.

68 short step · 08-03-2007, 05:15 PM

keep the progress pics coming

ChevyDude · 08-03-2007, 05:46 PM

yep!!! Rear frame shortened 6"!!!

ChevyDude · 08-07-2007, 10:10 AM

OK...the frame is now ready for the Glocks Plasma Cutter! Brake/fuel lines removed, bellhousing out, E brake cable gone. I loosened all the bolts for removing the front crossmember as I have a newly rebuilt (MOOG) 71' disc front that will go on after shortening the frame and sandblasting. That's the lastest. Front crossmember, springs, upper and lower A arms are available if someone needs them???

Alex

glock35ipsc · 08-07-2007, 11:56 AM

Alex - Just curious, did you happen to find where the VIN is stamped on the top of the frame under the cab?

One thing you might want to do is to tighten a few bolts on each side of that crossmember until we are finished. It would give me a warm fuzzy to have that end of the frame solid until we are done cutting and moving stuff around. Everything else looks good to go! I think we should be able to knock it out by the end of the month.

faribran · 08-07-2007, 11:56 AM

want to part with the original hubcaps?

ChevyDude · 08-09-2007, 09:47 AM

YES Bob, I found the stamp! Not to worry, I re-tightened two bolts on either side after breaking them loose.

Hup caps are gonzo, sorry.

Cleaned up the outside of the frame in prep for the "shortening". I'll get the insides of the frame rail all cleaned up too!!! Clean metal, Glock's fine welding skills, a soon to be, SWB frame...another piece to the puzzle! ....And completed the wiring for the Miller 180. Nema 220 volt 6-50 Receptical. Made up a 10 gauge 40 ft extention cord with the same 6-50 Nema plug and receptical. Should have plenty of room , space, and cord to do all the welding and cutting needed!!! Makin' progress!

Alex

Stoney · 08-14-2007, 07:16 PM

Project Overkill is looking good.

ChevyDude · 08-15-2007, 11:02 AM

Thanks Stoney. The shortening of the frame is next on the list. Glock is going to be doing the cutting and welding as my welding skills...ahhh, have not been developed ...YET! Glock should be coming down here to my shop to do the job some time before the end of the month. I am looking foward to this next step!!!

Alex

glock35ipsc · 08-15-2007, 11:39 AM

Alex - The power options look great!! As soon as the in-laws get back, I'll have a better idea of when we can proceed.

ChevyDude · 08-15-2007, 11:57 AM

Sounds great!!!

Frizzle Fry · 08-15-2007, 12:48 PM

Cut-Cut-Cut

ChevyDude · 08-15-2007, 05:54 PM

P-l-a-s-m-a

07-18-2007, 12:18 PM	#52
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Ready for the cab removal. Gonna pull the cab with my engine hoist. I started grinding on the firewall removing the small amount surface rust. Firewall to be shaved. Now to get to real work, lol. Alex Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-25-2007 at 06:43 PM.

07-21-2007, 03:55 PM	#54
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Unbolted the cab. Picked it up off the frame and moved it back while I make some room for it in my shop. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-21-2007 at 03:56 PM.

07-21-2007, 05:59 PM	#55
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Project OverKill That is the nice part of a LWB, you got enough room to slide her back good. Disassembly going good! __________________ 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!

07-25-2007, 12:48 PM	#56
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Had a little time this morning so I attached a 2x4 to my cherry picker and gently lifted the cab off the frame and put it on a pair of 55 gallon drums. Getting closer to the actual shortening of the frame. Alex Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-25-2007 at 01:04 PM.

07-26-2007, 06:21 PM	#57
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill A new ''big-time" shop tool arrives, new Miller 180 !!! Although I know nothing of welding today, I am determined to figure it out. I have wanted a welder for years and just never stepped up and bought one. Done it now! Lots of reading and practice...and then I will shave the firewall. Alex Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

07-26-2007, 08:49 PM	#58
Stepside65 Still Truckless! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 3,166	Re: Project OverKill Lookin good. Wish mine could be in that good of shape... Keep up the good work man. Looking forward to seeing where this build goes. __________________ ~James Truckless 2009 Hyundai Sonata<~~Wife's sedanomatic 1997 Nissan Pickup Father-in-law's tonka toy I am forced to drive Founder of The 60-66 Club Tutor Et Ultor

07-31-2007, 09:48 AM	#60
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill I do have an auto dimming helmet and a nice set of gloves, very important! Little progress. Got the firewall down to bare metal, ready to start shaving all the holes. Mr. Miller 180 will be asked to lend a hand doing this....I have to practice first on some scrap like gauged material, that's for sure, don't want any burn through!!! I will be Epoxy priming the bare metal with SPI Epoxy primer. Just got off the phone with SPI's Barry and his warehouse partner Terry...and the SPI epoxy is on the way!!! www.BakerPBE.com Alex Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 07-31-2007 at 01:05 PM.

07-31-2007, 04:42 PM	#61
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: Project OverKill Good luck learning with the welder. I, too, want to learn to weld! Just need some free time. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

08-03-2007, 05:03 PM	#63
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill FED EX just delivered the SPI Epoxy. Gotta get the welder going. Waiting on the pre cut insert pieces I bought on ebay. Last pic...pre cutting the rear of the frame. Glock reccomends cutting only 6" first as it's easier to cut more than add on. So going to cut the rear of the frame in a min here. Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 08-03-2007 at 05:04 PM.

08-03-2007, 05:15 PM	#64
68 short step Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: tulsa OK Posts: 3,070	Re: Project OverKill keep the progress pics coming

08-03-2007, 05:46 PM	#65
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill yep!!! Rear frame shortened 6"!!! Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-07-2007, 10:10 AM	#66
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill OK...the frame is now ready for the Glocks Plasma Cutter! Brake/fuel lines removed, bellhousing out, E brake cable gone. I loosened all the bolts for removing the front crossmember as I have a newly rebuilt (MOOG) 71' disc front that will go on after shortening the frame and sandblasting. That's the lastest. Front crossmember, springs, upper and lower A arms are available if someone needs them??? Alex Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 08-07-2007 at 10:13 AM.

08-07-2007, 11:56 AM	#67
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Project OverKill Alex - Just curious, did you happen to find where the VIN is stamped on the top of the frame under the cab? One thing you might want to do is to tighten a few bolts on each side of that crossmember until we are finished. It would give me a warm fuzzy to have that end of the frame solid until we are done cutting and moving stuff around. Everything else looks good to go! I think we should be able to knock it out by the end of the month. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-07-2007, 11:56 AM	#68
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Project OverKill want to part with the original hubcaps? __________________ "

08-09-2007, 09:47 AM	#69
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill YES Bob, I found the stamp! Not to worry, I re-tightened two bolts on either side after breaking them loose. Hup caps are gonzo, sorry. Cleaned up the outside of the frame in prep for the "shortening". I'll get the insides of the frame rail all cleaned up too!!! Clean metal, Glock's fine welding skills, a soon to be, SWB frame...another piece to the puzzle! ....And completed the wiring for the Miller 180. Nema 220 volt 6-50 Receptical. Made up a 10 gauge 40 ft extention cord with the same 6-50 Nema plug and receptical. Should have plenty of room , space, and cord to do all the welding and cutting needed!!! Makin' progress! Alex Attached Images __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 08-09-2007 at 09:58 AM.



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08-14-2007, 07:16 PM	#70
Stoney Farm Truck Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Jersey Village, Texas Posts: 547	Re: Project OverKill Project Overkill is looking good. __________________ 1969 CST/10 1984 K5 Blazer 4x4 2016 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Mike Jersey Village, Tx

08-15-2007, 11:02 AM	#71
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Thanks Stoney. The shortening of the frame is next on the list. Glock is going to be doing the cutting and welding as my welding skills...ahhh, have not been developed ...YET! Glock should be coming down here to my shop to do the job some time before the end of the month. I am looking foward to this next step!!! Alex __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4 Last edited by ChevyDude; 08-15-2007 at 01:32 PM.

08-15-2007, 11:39 AM	#72
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,684	Re: Project OverKill Alex - The power options look great!! As soon as the in-laws get back, I'll have a better idea of when we can proceed. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

08-15-2007, 11:57 AM	#73
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill Sounds great!!! __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

08-15-2007, 12:48 PM	#74
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Project OverKill Cut-Cut-Cut

08-15-2007, 05:54 PM	#75
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Project OverKill P-l-a-s-m-a __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

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