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TazmanB · 06-12-2013, 11:43 AM

Thanks for the compliment VDog. I have not been able to find new original GM hinges. Both hinges on my truck are shot. The rear of the hood will not close, I have to push it down and the hood will not center between the fenders. When I took the hood off both hinges are twisted and the rivet holes are egged. I can get both hinges rebuilt for around $150 + shipping.

TazmanB · 06-27-2013, 12:08 PM

I was able to get a little bit of work done on my truck this weekend but not as much as I wanted to get done. I got the hood stripped inside and out and got it all sealed. I have a little bit of body work to do but nothing major, a few dings to hammer out then prime it up and it will be ready for paint.

BigDaddyV · 06-27-2013, 04:13 PM

Lookin good bud

TazmanB · 07-03-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Lookin good bud

Thanks

TazmanB · 07-03-2013, 03:02 PM

Well I started stripping down the cab this weekend. I got the seat out and laid in the floor of the cab and looked under the dash and man was I disappointed!! The inner cowl behind the dash was trashed and the PO had covered the rust up with fiberglass, and did not do a very good job at that. The more I looked at and the closer I got to everything is was obvious that the PO loved the use of fiberglass and did not like cutting out rusted metal. Over half the floor was fiberglassed, the kick panels and the rocker panels were all govers with fiberglass. After looking at all the damage and the attempted repair with fiberglass I figure I should just look for another cab. I was so disappointed I didnt even take pictures. I will take some pictures later this week and see who else thinks my cab is the star of a horror show.

BigDaddyV · 07-03-2013, 03:58 PM

Man I hate to hear that! I was lucky to get a truck that isn't to bad, just a few little spots i gotta cut out and fix.

TazmanB · 07-03-2013, 04:26 PM

I just realized I should have put this in the builds section. Maybe one of the Mods can move it over.

TazmanB · 07-13-2013, 09:21 PM

After looking all over for another cab in good condition I actually found one sitting at a used car lot around the corner from my house. How lucky is that now I just have to get it picked up and start working on it. Will post pics when I get a chance.

VDOG · 07-13-2013, 09:56 PM

Hood Hinges from Classic Industries

http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...onents/?q=Hood hinges&y=1972&p=1&sb=0

The Truck Shop
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/60-72...2013%20web.pdf

Both places cheaper than rebuilding.

TazmanB · 07-13-2013, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Hood Hinges from Classic Industries

http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...onents/?q=Hood hinges&y=1972&p=1&sb=0

The Truck Shop
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/60-72...2013%20web.pdf

Both places cheaper than rebuilding.

Thanks for the info however I have a genuine RH hinge and looking to find a LH hinge now. No one has the left hinge.

VDOG · 07-14-2013, 11:52 PM

Im going to hit up a few guys I know here. What is up with not being able to find the left hinge?

~Whitey~ · 07-15-2013, 02:51 PM

coming together good... That hood was alot of work huh!? been there!

TazmanB · 07-15-2013, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Im going to hit up a few guys I know here. What is up with not being able to find the left hinge?

I don't know if they made fewer of them or sold more of them but genuine GM LH hinges for our trucks are very hard to find.

TazmanB · 07-15-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ~Whitey~

coming together good... That hood was alot of work huh!? been there!

Yes it was.

TazmanB · 07-15-2013, 07:44 PM

Look what I got!!!! And on the cheap!!! It has a little rust on the passenger side just inside the pinch weld and the drivers side rocker needs to be replaced. Other than that it is excellent

BigDaddyV · 07-16-2013, 06:18 AM

Grats bud, Im sure it will be sharp as hell when you get done. Nice find.

TazmanB · 07-17-2013, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyV

Grats bud, Im sure it will be sharp as hell when you get done. Nice find.

Thanks. I hope it looks as good when its done as I think it will.

calvin78612 · 07-17-2013, 01:52 PM

Good job on the body work ! Definitely not my strong point.If you need a hand with the cab let me know.

Jeremy69 · 07-17-2013, 06:54 PM

Great build you have going! I have just started on a short bed myself. I had a question though. What kind of sealer are you using after you strip the paint?
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TazmanB · 07-17-2013, 10:07 PM

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Good job on the body work ! Definitely not my strong point.If you need a hand with the cab let me know.

Thanks
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TazmanB · 07-17-2013, 10:08 PM

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Great build you have going! I have just started on a short bed myself. I had a question though. What kind of sealer are you using after you strip the paint?
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I am using AIC black epoxy primer that I get from Sherwin Williams
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Jeremy69 · 07-17-2013, 10:10 PM

Thanks
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Shaun1162 · 07-17-2013, 10:16 PM

Looks like an awsome project! Congrats on finding a clean cab too!

TazmanB · 07-17-2013, 10:21 PM

Jeremy69 there are several different sealers you can use. AIC is not the most expensive out there nor is it the cheapest. I have used it on several projects in the past and have had great results with it. Good luck on your project
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TazmanB · 07-17-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shaun1162

Looks like an awsome project! Congrats on finding a clean cab too!

Thanks Shaun. I stumbled across this one and could not pass it up for the price. Hopefully it will be going to the blaster on Monday which will save be a butt load of time sanding on it.
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06-12-2013, 11:43 AM	#51
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Taking the leap to build Thanks for the compliment VDog. I have not been able to find new original GM hinges. Both hinges on my truck are shot. The rear of the hood will not close, I have to push it down and the hood will not center between the fenders. When I took the hood off both hinges are twisted and the rivet holes are egged. I can get both hinges rebuilt for around $150 + shipping. __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171

06-27-2013, 12:08 PM	#52
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Taking the leap to build I was able to get a little bit of work done on my truck this weekend but not as much as I wanted to get done. I got the hood stripped inside and out and got it all sealed. I have a little bit of body work to do but nothing major, a few dings to hammer out then prime it up and it will be ready for paint. Attached Images __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171

06-27-2013, 04:13 PM	#53
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Taking the leap to build Lookin good bud __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

07-03-2013, 03:02 PM	#55
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Taking the leap to build Well I started stripping down the cab this weekend. I got the seat out and laid in the floor of the cab and looked under the dash and man was I disappointed!! The inner cowl behind the dash was trashed and the PO had covered the rust up with fiberglass, and did not do a very good job at that. The more I looked at and the closer I got to everything is was obvious that the PO loved the use of fiberglass and did not like cutting out rusted metal. Over half the floor was fiberglassed, the kick panels and the rocker panels were all govers with fiberglass. After looking at all the damage and the attempted repair with fiberglass I figure I should just look for another cab. I was so disappointed I didnt even take pictures. I will take some pictures later this week and see who else thinks my cab is the star of a horror show. __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171

07-03-2013, 03:58 PM	#56
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Taking the leap to build Man I hate to hear that! I was lucky to get a truck that isn't to bad, just a few little spots i gotta cut out and fix. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

07-03-2013, 04:26 PM	#57
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Taking the leap to build I just realized I should have put this in the builds section. Maybe one of the Mods can move it over. __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171

07-13-2013, 09:21 PM	#58
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Taking the leap to build After looking all over for another cab in good condition I actually found one sitting at a used car lot around the corner from my house. How lucky is that now I just have to get it picked up and start working on it. Will post pics when I get a chance. __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171

07-13-2013, 09:56 PM	#59
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Taking the leap to build Hood Hinges from Classic Industries http://www.classicindustries.com/tru...onents/?q=Hood hinges&y=1972&p=1&sb=0 The Truck Shop http://www.truckandcarshop.com/60-72...2013%20web.pdf Both places cheaper than rebuilding.

07-14-2013, 11:52 PM	#61
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Taking the leap to build Im going to hit up a few guys I know here. What is up with not being able to find the left hinge?

07-15-2013, 02:51 PM	#62
~Whitey~ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 677	Re: Taking the leap to build coming together good... That hood was alot of work huh!? been there! __________________ Jimmy .69SWB Build.

07-15-2013, 07:44 PM	#65
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Taking the leap to build Look what I got!!!! And on the cheap!!! It has a little rust on the passenger side just inside the pinch weld and the drivers side rocker needs to be replaced. Other than that it is excellent Attached Images __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171

07-16-2013, 06:18 AM	#66
BigDaddyV Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Grand Island, Ne. Posts: 1,110	Re: Taking the leap to build Grats bud, Im sure it will be sharp as hell when you get done. Nice find. __________________ *J. Vess, 6'6", Gearhead, Welder, Fabricator, Nutcase* 1955 Chevy Stepside "Dudley" My daily http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=760288 1972 Chevy C10, Project "Chevro~Layed out" Nether Storm Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post6007523

07-17-2013, 01:52 PM	#68
calvin78612 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 803	Re: Taking the leap to build Good job on the body work ! Definitely not my strong point.If you need a hand with the cab let me know. __________________ 84 step side 87 swb

07-17-2013, 06:54 PM	#69
Jeremy69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Star City, AR Posts: 72	Re: Taking the leap to build Great build you have going! I have just started on a short bed myself. I had a question though. What kind of sealer are you using after you strip the paint? Posted via Mobile Device

07-17-2013, 10:10 PM	#72
Jeremy69 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Star City, AR Posts: 72	Re: Taking the leap to build Thanks Posted via Mobile Device



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07-17-2013, 10:16 PM	#73
Shaun1162 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NH Posts: 368	Re: Taking the leap to build Looks like an awsome project! Congrats on finding a clean cab too! __________________ - 2010 Silverado - 1984 Chevy M1028 (K-30) - 1969 Chevy C-30 - 1933 Ford Stock Car

07-17-2013, 10:21 PM	#74
TazmanB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 144	Re: Taking the leap to build Jeremy69 there are several different sealers you can use. AIC is not the most expensive out there nor is it the cheapest. I have used it on several projects in the past and have had great results with it. Good luck on your project Posted via Mobile Device __________________ If you ask the question. Make sure you are ready for the answer. 69 C-10 Longbed (In Progress) Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=568171

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