Project Slo-Go 67

[my67chevytruck]

Thanks for the reply, My son is staying stoked especially since it will be ready to go to my buddy's body shop soon, we just need to finish patching up some more spots on the firewall.

Good luck on your shop, I wanted a 20x40 but we got annexed to city so i ended up building a bricked 16 x 32 .. Keep your son heading in the right direction, they will appreciate later on in life.

[msgross]

I am going to coat my bed floor with this.. lots of guys have used it and like how it goes on... I would spray with epoxy primer first and this..

http://www.tptools.com/p/2600,233_U-...Liner-Kit.html

and here is a jeep guy that used it. or look up musclerodz 68K20 project

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=580879

[my67chevytruck]

Thanks Mike i saw a couple of members threads that used this. Will probably give it a try.

let me know how you bed turns out as you will probably beat me to the punch.

[msgross]

I meant underside cab but couldn't edit it... underside of bed as well...

[72 SHORTBED 7.0]

They have some stuff call lizard skin you put under the bottom of the cab for heat and road noise.

[04 orange]

Man looks like u got every thing coming together, looks good. What color are u going to have the truck painted?

[my67chevytruck]

Thanks for the comment. My son is leaning towards Charcoal Grey......

[allen123]

awesome build!

[my67chevytruck]

Originally Posted by allen123

awesome build!

Thanks Allen, my 16 yo Son is stoked, our HS does not have autobody but he can take it if he wanted to go to a neighboring city's HS, We both thought it would be more Fun doing a Father son build.

Keep up the good work on your Truck..


Thanks

Heath

[allen123]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Thanks Allen, my 16 yo Son is stoked, our HS does not have autobody but he can take it if he wanted to go to a neighboring city's HS, We both thought it would be more Fun doing a Father son build.

Keep up the good work on your Truck..


Thanks

Heath

Thanks man



Yeah you have a really nice build thats cool that your doing it with your son too, My build is kinda just me now though since vo tech but since it just got out me and my dad might start doing motor work this summer

[68SWBChevy]

Great job on the build. Gives me a little hope and inspiration as I continue to work on mine. I haven't had any experience with rust repair either but am doing like you did and learn as I go. I think my problem is I need a better welder. I have a Clarke Mig with an argon tank but it pulsates instead of feeding the wire smoothly so the welds look like hell. Could be because I am using too small of a gauge extension cord too. Who knows. Just another reason to spend money on a new welder

[my67chevytruck]

Thanks for the comments! you might want to check the tensioner that holds the wire spool on (could be too tight), and the tension roller that feeds the wire through the gun.

[68SWBChevy]

You know that is a good thought. I will do that I haven't even thought about looking at that.

[gcburdic]

Come on Heath!....we need some pics!!!....Glad things are rollin' along well for you guys....I know I appreciated my brother and Dad's help throughout my project....that's all we talk about now!!!

[my67chevytruck]

Geoff, ok , ok , nothing really picture worthy but here ya go , we have put a couple of coats of por-15 high heat factory grey on the ramhorns, and a lil touch up welding on the cab....

[culp7]

Did you put that por-15 directly over the rusty manifold?

[my67chevytruck]

Originally Posted by culp7

Did you put that por-15 directly over the rusty manifold?

NO, they were wirewheeled, then i let them sit in vinegar for a couple of days (thanks for the tip CDOWNS) , cleaned em with wax and grease remover, then painted with the por-15 manifold grey high heat ..

the manifolds only have 2 light coats, I will probably put atleast one more heavier coats, maybe 2.

[72 SHORTBED 7.0]

I would spray it in the inside too, if you have them jet hot coated they spray the inside and out ...

[gcburdic]

ahhhhh...pics...thanks for the fix!!!....looks good Heath....keep up the progress....and pictures....MUST have pictures....LOL

so what does the vinegar do?? (did I miss reading that post???)

[msgross]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

so what does the vinegar do?? (did I miss reading that post???)

it made ramhorn pickles!!!


they look pretty good, I have to clean mine up AGAIN since they are rusting AGAIN. I'm gonna use the hot jet stuff from www.nomorerust.com

[my67chevytruck]

Originally Posted by msgross

it made ramhorn pickles!!!


they look pretty good, I have to clean mine up AGAIN since they are rusting AGAIN. I'm gonna use the hot jet stuff from www.nomorerust.com

Mike,

I may give that a try on the headers of my '56, they have been jet coated (ordered that way from summit) but seem to be fading already.. let me know how yours turn out.

[my67chevytruck]

some pics of the touch up welding we have been working on .

[my67chevytruck]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

so what does the vinegar do?? (did I miss reading that post???)

The vinegar cleans them up real good, you can get 2 gallons at sams for around 3 bucks. I bought 4 gallons and soaked em... they came out pretty....

[gcburdic]

Cool!!!.....I know someone that needs to clean up his headers....I'll send him this thread.....

Now I hope when you fire this up soon that it doesn't smell like PICKLES!!!!LOL (good one msgross)

[my67chevytruck]

Originally Posted by gcburdic

Cool!!!.....I know someone that needs to clean up his headers....I'll send him this thread.....

Now I hope when you fire this up soon that it doesn't smell like PICKLES!!!!LOL (good one msgross)

MMMMM... Fried Pickles.... Must be lunch time!!!