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VA72C10 · 12-01-2010, 12:47 AM

They look good!

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-01-2010, 01:32 AM

Nice progress!

70LonghornCST · 12-02-2010, 01:25 AM

Started out early this morning. It was cold and foggy, but that didn't stop me from getting to work on my inner fender. I have one passenger inner fender that is NOS, and this one that I found at Pick-N-Pull for $35. It is rust free with only a couple of small dings and it had 5 small holes that the PO drilled for some reason. Overall, a super nice piece to work with. It was very greasy in the areas that normall collect dirt/rust, which is why I think it is so nice: the grease helped to preserve the metal.

70LonghornCST · 12-02-2010, 01:29 AM

Using hot water and degreaser, I gave this baby a good bath.

70LonghornCST · 12-02-2010, 01:40 AM

After a nice cup of hot coffee, and giving the fender time to dry off, I worked out any dings, and filled the 5 holes. It is amazing much thinner the inner fenders are than the rear wheel tubs. I had to lower the speed of the wire on the welder...it would have blown holes though this sheetmetal without any effort.

Next, I removed all of the paint/primer so I could remove any surface rust hiding below. After it was nice, clean, and shiny, I shot it with metal etching primer and skimmed any slight imperfections with a thin layer of filler. I will sand most of it off tomorrow after it is cured completely.

70LonghornCST · 12-02-2010, 01:47 AM

Before I called it a day, I shot the wheel tubs from yesterday's labor with metal etching primer, too. I then skimmed them with filler and will sand them down tomorrow.

Next is the hood. However, I am thinking that I will find someone close by who does media blasting. I certainly don't want to do a whole hood by hand. I think I will fine tune the body and prep my license plate bracket, tailgate trunions, and any other thing I can get done tomorrow. Boy, it's been too long since I got to work on my truck. It's good to be back at it

sleepertruck72 · 12-02-2010, 02:23 AM

Richard,
Nice work ! Nothing like a little fog to start the day ! Those wheel tubs look nice, and good score on the inner fender, it cleaned up nice !

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2010, 02:59 AM

Very nice work! Keep it up!

70LonghornCST · 12-02-2010, 06:51 PM

A little more progress today...not as much as I wanted, though.

I sanded down the filler on the inner fender. I got it smooth and re-shot it with metal etch.

70LonghornCST · 12-02-2010, 06:54 PM

Began smoothing the rear tubs. Got to make them perfect. This is where I got frusterated. I'd add some filler, wait for it to dry, sand it off, only to find other little imperfections. This became too tedious to bear for me, so I will finish this up tomorrow. The're getting close

67chevy1series · 12-02-2010, 07:09 PM

looks great

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-02-2010, 08:43 PM

Very nice! Would you like some rusty ones to do next?

70LonghornCST · 12-04-2010, 02:32 PM

I only had about an hour of free time to work yesterday. I sanded the wheel tubs smooth and shot them with primer again. I need to get on to the hood next. Don't know if I'll get to anything this weekend.

mr.chevy · 12-05-2010, 05:45 PM

Looks like you are doing a real nice job at everything on the truck. What did you put on your grinder to get the wheel tubs that clean?

70LonghornCST · 12-05-2010, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr.chevy

Looks like you are doing a real nice job at everything on the truck. What did you put on your grinder to get the wheel tubs that clean?

Thanks! I think the blue pads are called "Rapid Strippers." I got them at Orchard Supply Hardware.

70LonghornCST · 12-08-2010, 07:11 AM

I got some more progress done. I was going to try to get my hood blasted, as I did not want to clean it by hand. However, I knew that would only delay my chance for progress, and I am working with limited free time (good weather).

Again, I wanted to take this hood down to the metal to expose any possible previous body work/rust and make sure and to address it correctly. It took quite some time, even with a 'Rapid Strip' pad and angle gringer to remove all of the paint on both sides. I got the top half of this hood about finished. Let me tell you, this hood was nearly perfect. No rust to speak of and only two of the slightest imperfections that I could basically run it as is and one would never see them unless searching in the correct light and and the proper angle. But me being as picky as I am, I will address those when I get back to work on this. Here are some pics of my progress:

70LonghornCST · 12-08-2010, 07:17 AM

Here are some pictures of the hood with metal etching primer. The wheel tubs still need some work to be perfect. It's amazing how much the natural sunlight shows any imperfections. Even though most of the bed will have a spray in bedliner (all but the stainless metal strips and of course the oak bed), I do not want any regrets because I did not take my time on anything.

**Palf70Step** · 12-08-2010, 06:50 PM

Very nice!

The sanding does get old, but (at least to me) seeing it all nice and smooth in that first coat of primer sure does make the pain of sanding seem OK.

VA72C10 · 12-08-2010, 07:48 PM

Nice work!

70LonghornCST · 12-15-2010, 10:26 PM

The weather hasn't been cooperating, but I did manage to get a little bit of work done. I don't have a sand blaster, but I'm considering getting a small setup for my compressor. Anyway, I (by hand) stripped the paint and rust off of my license bracket and air cleaner...talk about tedious! Afterwards, I treated them for any tiny specks of rust that may have been hidden in a tiny pit, then primed them. I ran out of etching primer so I haven't sprayed the lower portion of the air cleaner. I also hung the NOS fenders. A little closer, yet so far.

70LonghornCST · 12-15-2010, 10:29 PM

Lower Portion of the air cleaner:

70LonghornCST · 12-15-2010, 10:30 PM

License Bracket:

VA72C10 · 12-15-2010, 11:10 PM

progress is progress!!! Keep at it

72BlckButy · 12-15-2010, 11:14 PM

Man... those parts are beautiful!

67chevy1series · 12-15-2010, 11:51 PM

looks great

12-01-2010, 12:47 AM	#76
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress They look good! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-01-2010, 01:32 AM	#77
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Nice progress! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-02-2010, 01:25 AM	#78
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Started out early this morning. It was cold and foggy, but that didn't stop me from getting to work on my inner fender. I have one passenger inner fender that is NOS, and this one that I found at Pick-N-Pull for $35. It is rust free with only a couple of small dings and it had 5 small holes that the PO drilled for some reason. Overall, a super nice piece to work with. It was very greasy in the areas that normall collect dirt/rust, which is why I think it is so nice: the grease helped to preserve the metal. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-02-2010, 01:29 AM	#79
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Using hot water and degreaser, I gave this baby a good bath. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-02-2010, 01:40 AM	#80
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress After a nice cup of hot coffee, and giving the fender time to dry off, I worked out any dings, and filled the 5 holes. It is amazing much thinner the inner fenders are than the rear wheel tubs. I had to lower the speed of the wire on the welder...it would have blown holes though this sheetmetal without any effort. Next, I removed all of the paint/primer so I could remove any surface rust hiding below. After it was nice, clean, and shiny, I shot it with metal etching primer and skimmed any slight imperfections with a thin layer of filler. I will sand most of it off tomorrow after it is cured completely. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-02-2010, 01:47 AM	#81
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Before I called it a day, I shot the wheel tubs from yesterday's labor with metal etching primer, too. I then skimmed them with filler and will sand them down tomorrow. Next is the hood. However, I am thinking that I will find someone close by who does media blasting. I certainly don't want to do a whole hood by hand. I think I will fine tune the body and prep my license plate bracket, tailgate trunions, and any other thing I can get done tomorrow. Boy, it's been too long since I got to work on my truck. It's good to be back at it Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-02-2010, 02:23 AM	#82
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Richard, Nice work ! Nothing like a little fog to start the day ! Those wheel tubs look nice, and good score on the inner fender, it cleaned up nice ! __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

12-02-2010, 02:59 AM	#83
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Very nice work! Keep it up! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-02-2010, 06:51 PM	#84
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress A little more progress today...not as much as I wanted, though. I sanded down the filler on the inner fender. I got it smooth and re-shot it with metal etch. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-02-2010, 06:54 PM	#85
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Began smoothing the rear tubs. Got to make them perfect. This is where I got frusterated. I'd add some filler, wait for it to dry, sand it off, only to find other little imperfections. This became too tedious to bear for me, so I will finish this up tomorrow. The're getting close Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-02-2010, 07:09 PM	#86
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress looks great

12-02-2010, 08:43 PM	#87
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Very nice! Would you like some rusty ones to do next? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-04-2010, 02:32 PM	#88
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress I only had about an hour of free time to work yesterday. I sanded the wheel tubs smooth and shot them with primer again. I need to get on to the hood next. Don't know if I'll get to anything this weekend. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-05-2010, 05:45 PM	#89
mr.chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spanish Fork, Utah Posts: 209	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Looks like you are doing a real nice job at everything on the truck. What did you put on your grinder to get the wheel tubs that clean? __________________ Ben Its a 67 Chevy C10 now, and its short now too. Here is my 1967 Chevy C10 Shortened Build Blog http://boyescustoms.blogspot.com Here is my 1967 Chevy C10 Shortened Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433535

12-08-2010, 07:11 AM	#91
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress I got some more progress done. I was going to try to get my hood blasted, as I did not want to clean it by hand. However, I knew that would only delay my chance for progress, and I am working with limited free time (good weather). Again, I wanted to take this hood down to the metal to expose any possible previous body work/rust and make sure and to address it correctly. It took quite some time, even with a 'Rapid Strip' pad and angle gringer to remove all of the paint on both sides. I got the top half of this hood about finished. Let me tell you, this hood was nearly perfect. No rust to speak of and only two of the slightest imperfections that I could basically run it as is and one would never see them unless searching in the correct light and and the proper angle. But me being as picky as I am, I will address those when I get back to work on this. Here are some pics of my progress: Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal



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12-08-2010, 07:17 AM	#92
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Here are some pictures of the hood with metal etching primer. The wheel tubs still need some work to be perfect. It's amazing how much the natural sunlight shows any imperfections. Even though most of the bed will have a spray in bedliner (all but the stainless metal strips and of course the oak bed), I do not want any regrets because I did not take my time on anything. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-08-2010, 06:50 PM	#93
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Very nice! The sanding does get old, but (at least to me) seeing it all nice and smooth in that first coat of primer sure does make the pain of sanding seem OK. __________________ 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! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-08-2010 at 06:51 PM.

12-08-2010, 07:48 PM	#94
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Nice work! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-15-2010, 10:26 PM	#95
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress The weather hasn't been cooperating, but I did manage to get a little bit of work done. I don't have a sand blaster, but I'm considering getting a small setup for my compressor. Anyway, I (by hand) stripped the paint and rust off of my license bracket and air cleaner...talk about tedious! Afterwards, I treated them for any tiny specks of rust that may have been hidden in a tiny pit, then primed them. I ran out of etching primer so I haven't sprayed the lower portion of the air cleaner. I also hung the NOS fenders. A little closer, yet so far. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-15-2010, 10:29 PM	#96
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Lower Portion of the air cleaner: Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-15-2010, 10:30 PM	#97
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress License Bracket: Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-15-2010, 11:10 PM	#98
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress progress is progress!!! Keep at it __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-15-2010, 11:14 PM	#99
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress Man... those parts are beautiful! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-15-2010, 11:51 PM	#100
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1970 Chevy Longhorn Restoration progress looks great

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