Junkyard rescue

[65standard]

I had our weld inspector at work bring his sonic tester and jelly to make sure the weld was perfect. I've been doing this 30 years now and know while I'm welding if the weld is perfect or not. These welds passed as I knew they would.

This is not like others with zig zagged cuts with fish plates. Mines just a good full penn weld. This is all that is needed.

[oldertruckfan]

I would still put a plate in there. my experience with welding is, that its not the weld you should be concerned with, but the material on each side of it. just my .02

[mechanicalman]

Originally Posted by 65standard

I had our weld inspector at work bring his sonic tester and jelly to make sure the weld was perfect. I've been doing this 30 years now and know while I'm welding if the weld is perfect or not. These welds passed as I knew they would.

This is not like others with zig zagged cuts with fish plates. Mines just a good full penn weld. This is all that is needed.

Looks nice, thanks.

Also, my opinion is that if you make the patch behind where the rear suspension cross-member is located (like you did), it suffers less stress.

[72kool]

Some great work you have done. I have a '72 gmc c20 identical to yours and want to do the same. Get it sound and safe and leave the history. do you have any more info on the cab repairs you made? how did you paint the repair panels to match the truck?

[65standard]

I bought spray cans of the correct 514 light red paint, but didn't use them. I discovered that Chevrolet red-orange engine paint is an exact match. I used the engine paint on the rockers and cab corners. Cheap and easy to get at any auto parts store.

[65standard]

About a month til completion. Here are some before and now photos.

[doubleb's69]

You never fully showed how you cut the box down.

Looks great.

[65standard]

Originally Posted by doubleb's69

You never fully showed how you cut the box down.

Looks great.

Here's a link to the whole conversion.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667694

[flashed]

It looks amazing ,love it .

[doubleb's69]

Originally Posted by 65standard

Here's a link to the whole conversion.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=667694

Thanks. Again, you do great work.

[jerry moss]

only one word to describe your work-freakinawesome.

[markmdz]

holy crap there are some SERIOUS skills on display here. ...can I borrow you for my truck?

[65standard]

The truck is done. Everything works 100% like it did when new. From the high beams to the backup lights, and from the dome light to the cigarette lighter light. I am ready for my state inspection to go from junk title to rebuilt title.

[65standard]

First time on the road in years.

[Ol Blue K20]

Look great too, congratulations!!

[Dustmaker65]

Congratulations on a great job! Looks great and am sure it will pass with flying colors!

[tommys72]

Sure does look good

[flashed]

Good job ,a truck well done and one I would be proud to own.

[65standard]

Thanks guys. I drove it around town for about 30 minutes today. I even got offered $1000 for it. I declined since I have about $3500 in it, plus my time.

[OlSmokey]

Yeah $1000 is a little ridiculous. I wouldn't take less than 6 and a half for that truck. I am absolutely blown away by what you did by the way! It is amazing

[69 MOD]

I'm guessing the number on the truck is "priceless" at this point
Amazing work!

[swamp rat]

Nice work,wish i had your experience!

[cleszkie]

I'd drive it back to the yard you recued it from and show those folks what they were missing! Man, I love old single stage paint when its buffed out.

[aod92]

65 standard I hope everything is ok where your at. I know your town was hit with a tornado last night. Let me know if you need anything because I'm not too far from you.

[68shortwide]

Originally Posted by aod92

65 standard I hope everything is ok where your at. I know your town was hit with a tornado last night. Let me know if you need anything because I'm not too far from you.

Came to post this. Thinkin about you guys down here.