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shortbed70 · 04-26-2013, 11:56 PM

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Nice work!

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Thanks

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Lookin' great Troy. Love lookin at this build thread
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Thanks man, soon as the metal work is done then it will get good! Color...
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65 wonton · 04-27-2013, 04:18 AM

Seems that even when someone says they have found a good supplier for tin, they have at least one that doesn't fit right and requires mods.

Based on the amount of hidden debris you found in the rockers. it may very well be termites. Or their alien cousins.

Humm, I wonder what color "The Big Red Dog" will be painted?

Dave.

shortbed70 · 04-28-2013, 09:57 PM

I just wish there was more of these products manufactured in the US where quality control might check 1 in 10 pieces for specs where as in say Taiwan might be 1 in 50! I did manage to get the floor mostly done just need a toe board piece I will fab tomarrow and then extend the inner rocker. I have the piece cut just need to get rocker on and weld it in. Then cab corner, back of cab, doors and then...
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rmvlt1100 · 04-28-2013, 10:17 PM

Just went through your build progress and, very nice job! Great progress in such a short time. I takes a lot of patients working with those aftermarket japan parts. Keep up the great work.

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shortbed70 · 04-28-2013, 10:27 PM

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Just went through your build progress and, very nice job! Great progress in such a short time. I takes a lot of patients working with those aftermarket japan parts. Keep up the great work.

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Thanks man. It helps when the funds are available! Thanks Dave for being so great to work with.
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65 wonton · 04-29-2013, 10:30 AM

rmvlt1100 points out a key reason why Troy is doing this for me. Time. I am fortunately able to provide him with the funds and support that he needs and he is able to provide the skill. I joked with him that I could learn to do this, I just wanted to finish it before I die.

Troy, I sure don't want to be the bottleneck of a delay. And, we are light years ahead of any concept of a delay.

Looking good, as usual.

I'm not scheduled to go out west until the end of May, so I might make a trip up in a week or 10 days. Just to gander.

Dave.

shortbed70 · 05-01-2013, 07:27 PM

Been doing some fab work on the floor on patches and a few fitment issues but its coming togather. Hopefully pics tonight... No bottlekneck on your part DAVE your making me stay buisy...

shortbed70 · 05-02-2013, 11:11 PM

Alittle progress tonight and yesterday!!

Bomp · 05-03-2013, 01:30 AM

Making head way. Progress is always good.
Keep it up.

shortbed70 · 05-03-2013, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Making head way. Progress is always good.
Keep it up.

Thanks man! Cab corner and one small patch on the front and cab will be ready to go!!!
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65 wonton · 05-03-2013, 10:07 AM

I'm not sure about middle Kansas but in northeast Kansas and western Missouri, we had a blizzard yesterday. So what else does Troy have to do but go out to the garage and work on my truck!

I can see that some of those patches are not on the re-pop list, anywhere. Nice job, Troy.

Man, every time someone mentions color, I see red. Must be a personality thing.

Dave, red 1998 T/A, red 2002 RAM 2500 and soon to be red 66 WonTon.

shortbed70 · 05-03-2013, 10:35 AM

The big storm missed us! It was cold and rainy but no snow on the ground. Hopefully tonight the cab will be close to done then its on to the doors... Might be going to look at your paint tonight and see what ppg runs! DuPont was $650 and nason was $250. Wonder what color it will be? Hum... Hey did you want the fuel tank saddle's cut or left like we talked about and do you want both holes on the trans tunnel holes filled also or just the shifter hole?
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65 wonton · 05-03-2013, 03:35 PM

Cut the tank brackets where they come up in front.

Fill both holes. Shifter and e-brake. I don't think there is any way I'd use the e-brake floor mounted, but I can always cut a new hole if I change my mind.

You going to be around this weekend?

Dave.

shortbed70 · 05-03-2013, 03:37 PM

Sounds good. I should be around Sunday. I think I'm either going to Kc or a car show the other direction saterday.. Depends on the weather
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65 wonton · 05-03-2013, 08:21 PM

I might come by Sunday afternoon if that is OK.

Dave.

shortbed70 · 05-03-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 65 wonton

I might come by Sunday afternoon if that is OK.

Dave.

You bet! I'll be here all day
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shortbed70 · 05-06-2013, 10:19 PM

Well cab rust repair.... Done! 42 hrs later! I really wish cab corners were extended to under the first rib on the back of the cab! Good thing I've made some of those before. So I filled the holes on the trans hump and smoothed a little mud on the cab and also found another spot on the front cowl that had a hole so I repaired that too! Next up sand,sand,sand then we sling primer on cab!!!
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shortbed70 · 05-06-2013, 10:22 PM

Also bought some inner fenders because the stock ones were Swiss cheese! Gotta fit them soon...
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65 wonton · 05-06-2013, 11:03 PM

When you said that you would make some templates and cut patches for the hump, I had no idea how tight a fit they would be. They look factory fit, no better.

Sorry that I didn't get the PM before I came by. I would have brought them originally, but the procrastinator that I am, I didn't know what I wanted to do with the interior. I will not be leaving it pure stock but am not trying to make a Rolls Royce out if it either. For sure the Heater/vent controls will be after market A/C, the ash tray blocked off and probably the radio also. I'll get the interior panels to you next week.

Troy has done a great job. There is a floor, rocker panels and cab corners that don't look like the Swiss cheese he mentions above (plus other areas that contribute to the structure of these). He pointed out that it appears that the cab top has been painted before. He showed me red primer under white, under grey primer, under white. Didn't see metal damage, as in no impact damage though.

Dave.

shortbed70 · 05-06-2013, 11:17 PM

Thanks Dave! These were just rough cut and fit perfect.. I was surprised. The shifter hole was the same size as a partially used grinding wheel and I used the trim that holds the seal for the slotted area for that piece. Trace inside the trim piece and cut on the outside of the line and they fit perfect. I'm going to get paint and clear tomarrow then maybe try to wrap up the bodywork on the cab and start on the doors! I'm still on schedule for my date I have in my head... Can't wait to start slinging some shine on this thing.
I think I'm the king of procrastination!!! I get in modes where I can't get off my but to do anything them when I do I'm like a dog looking for a place to.... Feel better! Lol

Lots of views on the build and want to thank everyone for checking it out and feel free to comment or ask questions.. I tell you what Dave, I hope you don't have another diesel that you will pull up in next... Even my neighbor asked if you'd got another truck. Haha I just want one! I'll see ya soon. Lol
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65 wonton · 05-07-2013, 12:10 AM

Well, yesterday started off with the end of this epic of procrastination. Mow the yard. Dodging the rain only left me with 1' high weeds, hiding a chunk of frame. Not good for the almost new mower. So this morning, I pulled it apart and welded up the break and tried to finish the mowing. Felt like a Zamboni (or whatever they are called) with nooo traction on wet grass. After a few hours FedEx came by with a package that needed signed, notarized and re-FedExed today. I should have noticed the hesitation in the voice of the new FedEx driver when I asked her where the nearest drop was, but I didn't. Drove for 2 hours around Doniphan county to determine what I suspected. I will have to drive 36 miles to St. Joseph to a FedEx drop. The address FedEx is going to deliver the package to is in St. Joseph.

I have a large enough family that I'll be buying pre-07 Cummins dodges until I die.

Procrastination/frustration it's about the same.

Dave.

shortbed70 · 05-07-2013, 08:00 AM

Lol on the mowing! I did that also minus the frame and damage but I did do some welding...
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shortbed70 · 05-07-2013, 10:29 PM

Progress.... More pics this weekend!
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shortbed70 · 05-08-2013, 10:20 PM

Note to self... Don't judge a book by the cover! Well I found out there is a couple spots on the roof that have had bodywork done on it. I finished the bodywork on the rear of cab and firewall and am almost ready to spray some primer!!! Just need to finish stripping inside of cab roof and sand the rest of roof. Also Dave, I'm going to have to put door bottoms on both doors... I think that's the last of the cancer in the truck... Doors will be the last thing done. Oh yea got some stuff today but I'm not telling what hehehe
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65 wonton · 05-08-2013, 10:42 PM

I assume that the pic above (points up) is 1) the result of sanding and 2) preparing to spray some primer. Least with no other explanation, that's how I'm reading it.

Troy, if I recall, UPS does deliver to your house, right? If so, PM me your address and I'll send the missing dash parts by UPS. Can' be much for such small items and it'll be 2 weeks before I'm that way

Dave.

04-27-2013, 04:18 AM	#77
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog Seems that even when someone says they have found a good supplier for tin, they have at least one that doesn't fit right and requires mods. Based on the amount of hidden debris you found in the rockers. it may very well be termites. Or their alien cousins. Humm, I wonder what color "The Big Red Dog" will be painted? Dave.

04-28-2013, 09:57 PM	#78
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog I just wish there was more of these products manufactured in the US where quality control might check 1 in 10 pieces for specs where as in say Taiwan might be 1 in 50! I did manage to get the floor mostly done just need a toe board piece I will fab tomarrow and then extend the inner rocker. I have the piece cut just need to get rocker on and weld it in. Then cab corner, back of cab, doors and then... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

04-28-2013, 10:17 PM	#79
rmvlt1100 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Crest Hill, IL Posts: 337	Re: Big Red Dog Just went through your build progress and, very nice job! Great progress in such a short time. I takes a lot of patients working with those aftermarket japan parts. Keep up the great work. Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ This is my Build A 5.3L 1965 C-10 Fleetside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=502100

04-29-2013, 10:30 AM	#81
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog rmvlt1100 points out a key reason why Troy is doing this for me. Time. I am fortunately able to provide him with the funds and support that he needs and he is able to provide the skill. I joked with him that I could learn to do this, I just wanted to finish it before I die. Troy, I sure don't want to be the bottleneck of a delay. And, we are light years ahead of any concept of a delay. Looking good, as usual. I'm not scheduled to go out west until the end of May, so I might make a trip up in a week or 10 days. Just to gander. Dave.

05-01-2013, 07:27 PM	#82
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Been doing some fab work on the floor on patches and a few fitment issues but its coming togather. Hopefully pics tonight... No bottlekneck on your part DAVE your making me stay buisy... __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-02-2013, 11:11 PM	#83
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Alittle progress tonight and yesterday!! Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-03-2013, 01:30 AM	#84
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Big Red Dog Making head way. Progress is always good. Keep it up.

05-03-2013, 10:07 AM	#86
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog I'm not sure about middle Kansas but in northeast Kansas and western Missouri, we had a blizzard yesterday. So what else does Troy have to do but go out to the garage and work on my truck! I can see that some of those patches are not on the re-pop list, anywhere. Nice job, Troy. Man, every time someone mentions color, I see red. Must be a personality thing. Dave, red 1998 T/A, red 2002 RAM 2500 and soon to be red 66 WonTon.

05-03-2013, 10:35 AM	#87
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog The big storm missed us! It was cold and rainy but no snow on the ground. Hopefully tonight the cab will be close to done then its on to the doors... Might be going to look at your paint tonight and see what ppg runs! DuPont was $650 and nason was $250. Wonder what color it will be? Hum... Hey did you want the fuel tank saddle's cut or left like we talked about and do you want both holes on the trans tunnel holes filled also or just the shifter hole? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-03-2013, 03:35 PM	#88
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog Cut the tank brackets where they come up in front. Fill both holes. Shifter and e-brake. I don't think there is any way I'd use the e-brake floor mounted, but I can always cut a new hole if I change my mind. You going to be around this weekend? Dave.

05-03-2013, 03:37 PM	#89
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Sounds good. I should be around Sunday. I think I'm either going to Kc or a car show the other direction saterday.. Depends on the weather Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-03-2013, 08:21 PM	#90
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog I might come by Sunday afternoon if that is OK. Dave.

05-06-2013, 10:19 PM	#92
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Well cab rust repair.... Done! 42 hrs later! I really wish cab corners were extended to under the first rib on the back of the cab! Good thing I've made some of those before. So I filled the holes on the trans hump and smoothed a little mud on the cab and also found another spot on the front cowl that had a hole so I repaired that too! Next up sand,sand,sand then we sling primer on cab!!! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-06-2013, 10:22 PM	#93
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Also bought some inner fenders because the stock ones were Swiss cheese! Gotta fit them soon... Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-06-2013, 11:03 PM	#94
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog When you said that you would make some templates and cut patches for the hump, I had no idea how tight a fit they would be. They look factory fit, no better. Sorry that I didn't get the PM before I came by. I would have brought them originally, but the procrastinator that I am, I didn't know what I wanted to do with the interior. I will not be leaving it pure stock but am not trying to make a Rolls Royce out if it either. For sure the Heater/vent controls will be after market A/C, the ash tray blocked off and probably the radio also. I'll get the interior panels to you next week. Troy has done a great job. There is a floor, rocker panels and cab corners that don't look like the Swiss cheese he mentions above (plus other areas that contribute to the structure of these). He pointed out that it appears that the cab top has been painted before. He showed me red primer under white, under grey primer, under white. Didn't see metal damage, as in no impact damage though. Dave.



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05-06-2013, 11:17 PM	#95
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Thanks Dave! These were just rough cut and fit perfect.. I was surprised. The shifter hole was the same size as a partially used grinding wheel and I used the trim that holds the seal for the slotted area for that piece. Trace inside the trim piece and cut on the outside of the line and they fit perfect. I'm going to get paint and clear tomarrow then maybe try to wrap up the bodywork on the cab and start on the doors! I'm still on schedule for my date I have in my head... Can't wait to start slinging some shine on this thing. I think I'm the king of procrastination!!! I get in modes where I can't get off my but to do anything them when I do I'm like a dog looking for a place to.... Feel better! Lol Lots of views on the build and want to thank everyone for checking it out and feel free to comment or ask questions.. I tell you what Dave, I hope you don't have another diesel that you will pull up in next... Even my neighbor asked if you'd got another truck. Haha I just want one! I'll see ya soon. Lol Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-07-2013, 12:10 AM	#96
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog Well, yesterday started off with the end of this epic of procrastination. Mow the yard. Dodging the rain only left me with 1' high weeds, hiding a chunk of frame. Not good for the almost new mower. So this morning, I pulled it apart and welded up the break and tried to finish the mowing. Felt like a Zamboni (or whatever they are called) with nooo traction on wet grass. After a few hours FedEx came by with a package that needed signed, notarized and re-FedExed today. I should have noticed the hesitation in the voice of the new FedEx driver when I asked her where the nearest drop was, but I didn't. Drove for 2 hours around Doniphan county to determine what I suspected. I will have to drive 36 miles to St. Joseph to a FedEx drop. The address FedEx is going to deliver the package to is in St. Joseph. I have a large enough family that I'll be buying pre-07 Cummins dodges until I die. Procrastination/frustration it's about the same. Dave.

05-07-2013, 08:00 AM	#97
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Lol on the mowing! I did that also minus the frame and damage but I did do some welding... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-07-2013, 10:29 PM	#98
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Progress.... More pics this weekend! Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-08-2013, 10:20 PM	#99
shortbed70 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Forney TX Posts: 4,512	Re: Big Red Dog Note to self... Don't judge a book by the cover! Well I found out there is a couple spots on the roof that have had bodywork done on it. I finished the bodywork on the rear of cab and firewall and am almost ready to spray some primer!!! Just need to finish stripping inside of cab roof and sand the rest of roof. Also Dave, I'm going to have to put door bottoms on both doors... I think that's the last of the cancer in the truck... Doors will be the last thing done. Oh yea got some stuff today but I'm not telling what hehehe Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Troy 1965 Chevy Bagged,361 sbc,voodoo cam,1.5 full roller rockers,patriot 185cc vortec heads 2.02-1.60,vortec weiand polished intake,demon carb my truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332884 Big Red Dog build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572274

05-08-2013, 10:42 PM	#100
65 wonton Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Highland, KS Posts: 124	Re: Big Red Dog I assume that the pic above (points up) is 1) the result of sanding and 2) preparing to spray some primer. Least with no other explanation, that's how I'm reading it. Troy, if I recall, UPS does deliver to your house, right? If so, PM me your address and I'll send the missing dash parts by UPS. Can' be much for such small items and it'll be 2 weeks before I'm that way Dave.

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