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Strodder · 06-22-2009, 10:34 PM

I'm going to "French" in LED 65 Fleetside lights into my 73 rear fenders.

198plus · 06-22-2009, 10:48 PM

Red

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban

what color is the truck goin to be. I have been thinking about flush mount painted to match.

joe231 · 06-23-2009, 09:09 AM

I say go with fleet tail lights in the fenders.....

hAetWagon · 06-23-2009, 06:18 PM

I'm glad to see your truck and this site got ya work Alan. You deserve it from what I know of ya. When you think about it as far as the truck goes your dirty underwear is out there for all to look at.
Hell, If you referred prospective clients to the site it's the best or worst reference one could have, it don't lie.
In your case it's the best.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-23-2009, 07:22 PM

Man, I swear that I recognize that truck and the place that it's at... The truck's coming along great!

Alan's Classic · 06-23-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

You are the man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Taking a break tonight, not feeling too good. I've wore myself out again.

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Originally Posted by daverod

I'm still waiting for mine to dry. It's been two days.

I'm chalking it up to a leason learned the hard way.

Mine dried, I checked it before I went to work this morning. Have you tried a razor blade to see if it will come off easy?

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Originally Posted by hAetWagon

I'm glad to see your truck and this site got ya work Alan. You deserve it from what I know of ya. When you think about it as far as the truck goes your dirty underwear is out there for all to look at.
Hell, If you referred prospective clients to the site it's the best or worst reference one could have, it don't lie.
In your case it's the best.

Thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm not perfect by no means just try to do my best.

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

Man, I swear that I recognize that truck and the place that it's at... The truck's coming along great!

Which truck?

198plus · 06-23-2009, 10:42 PM

Hope you get feeling better Alan...........On the other hand I've got alot of new goodies, that will keep ya busy

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

[COLOR="Blue"]Taking a break tonight, not feeling too good. I've wore myself out again

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-23-2009, 09:41 PM

The one that 198Plus had a picture of regarding the taillights. I think it's a shop in the next county over from me.

Alan's Classic · 06-23-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TwiggyTheDrummer

The one that 198Plus had a picture of regarding the taillights. I think it's a shop in the next county over from me.

It did have FL plates.

TwiggyTheDrummer · 06-23-2009, 09:53 PM

Yep, that and the Lee & Cates Glass sign.

*LILRED66* · 06-23-2009, 10:53 PM

Alan strikes again. I just spent an hour reading ever post, after being away for a few weeks. Hats off to you and 198 for your steady progress. I will stayed tuned.

daverod · 06-23-2009, 11:14 PM

Two days in the sun and it's sandable.

I was worried I did'nt want to start over or have to scrap it all off. I did try the blade just long enough to learn that it would suck to have to scrap it all off.

1964C10 · 06-24-2009, 10:43 AM

Alan is actually feeling fine, just working on MY truck ;-).....hope your feeling better soon!

Alan's Classic · 06-25-2009, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Hope you get feeling better Alan...........On the other hand I've got alot of new goodies, that will keep ya busy

Here's a pic of what 198 brought to me today

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Originally Posted by LILRED66

Alan strikes again. I just spent an hour reading ever post, after being away for a few weeks. Hats off to you and 198 for your steady progress. I will stayed tuned.

Thanks Tony, glad to see your back. Your input has been missed by myself and probably others.

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Originally Posted by daverod

Two days in the sun and it's sandable.

I was worried I did'nt want to start over or have to scrap it all off. I did try the blade just long enough to learn that it would suck to have to scrap it all off.

Glad it dried for you. How did it sand?

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Alan is actually feeling fine, just working on MY truck ;-).....hope your feeling better soon!

I take it your Alan also???

Had a couple areas to wipe again

Weapons of destruction.

Ready for some slick sand.

Started working on the RT fender

Clamped old piece to new piece to know where to cut. This is as far as I got tonight.

Tonight spent 2.5 on bedside fender and .5 on RT front fender.
15.5+3=18.5

daverod · 06-25-2009, 09:41 AM

It sanded good still needs some work on the top part. Spending most of my time working on my bedsides what a mess. They drilled holes to do bodywork? They never pulled the metal out far enough if at all and they never welded the hole back up. So all around the holes its rusted. Makes it a pain to weld shut. Question for ya. Why do you weld the seems shut on the bed/hood. It seems like you could just use seam sealer? I welded the end of my bedsides but not the seams down the sides becauses I was'nt sure how to grind the welds down.

I've got my bedside close to being done should I skim coat the whole thing again?

MacAttack · 06-25-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Here's a pic of what 198 brought to me today

Really outstanding photographs Alan - a wealth of detail that I know I'm going to tap once I'm ready to do the sheet metal work on "The Tan."

Thank You.

Mac.

198plus · 06-25-2009, 06:07 PM

Alan......Went ahead and ordered the rear fender braces for the front fenders, should arrive Tuesday.
Keep up the great work !!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Here's a pic of what 198 brought to me today

Alan's Classic · 06-25-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

It sanded good still needs some work on the top part. Spending most of my time working on my bedsides what a mess. They drilled holes to do bodywork? They never pulled the metal out far enough if at all and they never welded the hole back up. So all around the holes its rusted. Makes it a pain to weld shut. Question for ya. Why do you weld the seems shut on the bed/hood. It seems like you could just use seam sealer? I welded the end of my bedsides but not the seams down the sides becauses I was'nt sure how to grind the welds down.

I've got my bedside close to being done should I skim coat the whole thing again?

I'm welding my seams for a cleaner look and also to keep rust from forming where the 2 pieces come together. Seam sealer might could be used, but I wouldn't just my preferrence. I used a grinding stone (wheel) on a die grinder to clean up the welds. I think I have a pic of the grinding stone somewhere in my build. I think it is a 3M 1991 grinding wheel.

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Originally Posted by MacAttack

Really outstanding photographs Alan - a wealth of detail that I know I'm going to tap once I'm ready to do the sheet metal work on "The Tan."

Thank You.

Mac.

Glad it will help you.

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Originally Posted by 198plus

Alan......Went ahead and ordered the rear fender braces for the front fenders, should arrive Tuesday.
Keep up the great work !!!!!!!

Thanks, it will be a better repair.

First I have a question. The bed parts that come from Mar-K are galvanized if I'm not mistaken. What do ya'll use to prep it for primer?

Summer cold came back with a vengence today. I had to keep a drip pan under my nose all day. Got home and got some DP90 on the inner bed panels. It kept getting surface rust where they were handled. I removed the rust prints prior to painting. The pic is before I did that. DP90 will show all of the dents which is helpful when it is time to repair. I've got to mock the bed up and weld in the angles to the inner panels.

Got slick sand on the fender also.

198plus · 06-25-2009, 08:41 PM

Fender looking good.........Happy Happy Happy

aggie91 · 06-26-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

First I have a question. The bed parts that come from Mar-K are galvanized if I'm not mistaken. What do ya'll use to prep it for primer?

Alan, its been awhile since I did that, but since it is new, I would just wipe the panel down with a good wax and grease remover, let that dry and scuff with a red scotch brite pad, wipe down again and let dry then shoot 2 coats of DP90. After that, top coat as you prefer.

You want to scuff the surface of the galvanized to create a profile for the paint (DP90) to adhere properly. You do not want to remove all of the zinc coating, just as little as needed to get a good scuff so that the paint sticks.

Looking good as usual!!!!!

ruffrida2005 · 06-25-2009, 10:02 PM

man that fender looks slick. pun intended. You might be able to dukes of hazzard it when your done!

70 Suburban · 06-26-2009, 12:28 PM

good to know I have sheets of galv. I was goin to use it for my floor in the ext cab. so I guess its a go then

joe231 · 06-26-2009, 12:31 PM

I'm sure you know...be very careful welding galvanized metal....the fumes are deadly.

1964C10 · 06-26-2009, 12:34 PM

I might be chiming in late or irrelavant but I have read that you shouldnt paint over galvanized steel because the zinc coating forms an oxide which protects the steel and will continue to do so even under painted surfaces. I could be way off base here though :p

70 Suburban · 06-26-2009, 01:00 PM

I want to paint for cosmetic. also when you weld you will burn off the ink.(I have a respirator/fresh air hood) So it will have to be coated..

06-22-2009, 10:34 PM	#1
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I'm going to "French" in LED 65 Fleetside lights into my 73 rear fenders. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

06-23-2009, 09:09 AM	#3
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I say go with fleet tail lights in the fenders..... __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-23-2009, 06:18 PM	#4
hAetWagon Schlongbed MEMBER (heh)#15 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sacramento Posts: 232	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I'm glad to see your truck and this site got ya work Alan. You deserve it from what I know of ya. When you think about it as far as the truck goes your dirty underwear is out there for all to look at. Hell, If you referred prospective clients to the site it's the best or worst reference one could have, it don't lie. In your case it's the best. __________________ 82 Chevy Blazer 4wd.RIP 1965 Chevy C10,350V8 Get it reliable,then puttin' it in the weeds.. "Old truck, all new headaches."

06-23-2009, 07:22 PM	#5
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Man, I swear that I recognize that truck and the place that it's at... The truck's coming along great! __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#8
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic The one that 198Plus had a picture of regarding the taillights. I think it's a shop in the next county over from me. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-23-2009, 09:53 PM	#10
TwiggyTheDrummer Keep It Simple Stupid.. Nope.. Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Live Oak, FL Posts: 665	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Yep, that and the Lee & Cates Glass sign. __________________ 1963 GMC SWB Fleetside in Sunburst Orange Metallic 305E V6 w/ Plaid VC, Powerglide, BOSS 313 20" Chrome Wheels, Kumho Ecsta STX 275/45/R20's, Alpine/Clarion System, Dynomax Exhaust Old custom classic trucks have soul. Their dashboards aren't plastic, and they've survived both the best and worst of what the 20th century had to offer. For the owners of these trucks, it's often the same story. Through both good and bad times they persevered, until one day they could turn the key and roll up in a customized truck everyone with good taste would admire. – Custom Classic Trucks

06-23-2009, 10:53 PM	#11
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Alan strikes again. I just spent an hour reading ever post, after being away for a few weeks. Hats off to you and 198 for your steady progress. I will stayed tuned.

06-23-2009, 11:14 PM	#12
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Two days in the sun and it's sandable. I was worried I did'nt want to start over or have to scrap it all off. I did try the blade just long enough to learn that it would suck to have to scrap it all off.

06-24-2009, 10:43 AM	#13
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Alan is actually feeling fine, just working on MY truck ;-).....hope your feeling better soon! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

06-25-2009, 09:41 AM	#15
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic It sanded good still needs some work on the top part. Spending most of my time working on my bedsides what a mess. They drilled holes to do bodywork? They never pulled the metal out far enough if at all and they never welded the hole back up. So all around the holes its rusted. Makes it a pain to weld shut. Question for ya. Why do you weld the seems shut on the bed/hood. It seems like you could just use seam sealer? I welded the end of my bedsides but not the seams down the sides becauses I was'nt sure how to grind the welds down. I've got my bedside close to being done should I skim coat the whole thing again?

06-25-2009, 08:41 PM	#19
198plus Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Loganville, Ga. Posts: 1,408	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic Fender looking good.........Happy Happy Happy

06-25-2009, 10:02 PM	#21
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic man that fender looks slick. pun intended. You might be able to dukes of hazzard it when your done! __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

06-26-2009, 12:28 PM	#22
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic good to know I have sheets of galv. I was goin to use it for my floor in the ext cab. so I guess its a go then __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

06-26-2009, 12:31 PM	#23
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I'm sure you know...be very careful welding galvanized metal....the fumes are deadly. __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

06-26-2009, 12:34 PM	#24
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I might be chiming in late or irrelavant but I have read that you shouldnt paint over galvanized steel because the zinc coating forms an oxide which protects the steel and will continue to do so even under painted surfaces. I could be way off base here though :p __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it



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06-26-2009, 01:00 PM	#25
70 Suburban Rods Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bryan, TX Posts: 1,398	Re: 198Plus build by Alan's Classic I want to paint for cosmetic. also when you weld you will burn off the ink.(I have a respirator/fresh air hood) So it will have to be coated.. __________________ Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women)

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