LT1 Burbs 65 Stock SW Build

[LT1 Burb]

I really scored on that parts truck, the bonus was this door. I stripped it, welded up the extra mirror holes and ready for some primer.

[LT1 Burb]

I used both, some welds you can get with a small drill bit, some you need the spot weld cutter. This roof panel was rust free , none around the edges at all. I really lucked out and I only had to drive for 15 mins to get it.

[NEWFISHER]

Wow, that IS a nice door! Paint it orange and invite me down again hehehe

Scored a Treager at Costco yesterday. You must really make a good burger!

[LT1 Burb]

Seeings as how this is a build thread and you have to eat when you build , here is some food.

[Shooters_7]

Its all about "beer can" chicken and a "rooter"! Pigs just happen to be an item that can be shot year round here! Can't wait to see how your build turns out!

[LT1 Burb]

Popped off that piece of junk repop rocker and put the NOS one I bought on. I can't even state how much better original GM parts are, it actually fits. Also started to weld up a piece to the repop floor to make up the gap in the rocker. If left there would be a 1/2" hole to the inside of the rocker panel, why they didn't just make the piece properly is beyond me. Also found that when fixing holes in doors or whatever it maybe, it is easier to drill the spot out past where the metal is pooched up and just put a plug in there and weld it up.

[cortcomp]

Looks like you got the roof together, it's AMAZING how much quieter it is when you hit it with your hand on top!

[Jeff La]

I love the way you did the roof, would you pull it off just to add the dynamat?? I would love to do that to my truck, alot of work.

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by Jeff La

I love the way you did the roof, would you pull it off just to add the dynamat?? I would love to do that to my truck, alot of work.

I will let you know if I would after I finish welding up the spot welds, started tonight.

[Bomp]

Before you started welding up the rocker in its final location you put the door on for mock up right?
Had ta ask.

Rockers look great.

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by Bomp

Before you started welding up the rocker in its final location you put the door on for mock up right?
Had ta ask.

Rockers look great.

I didn't the first time but this time with these rockers I will.

[dwcardfan]

Nice work!!!! Just read your build and like the roof repair.

[LT1 Burb]

Originally Posted by dwcardfan

Nice work!!!! Just read your build and like the roof repair.

Thanks, one more thing off the list also.

[LT1 Burb]

Weld ,grind, weld ,grind, fill ,sand ,fill , sand, yawn.

[1963c-10]

Looks like the metal work is coming along nicely.

[chad64chevy]

well how did the roof repair go?? any updates??

[LT1 Burb]

It's done, I am just cleaning up the welds, then going to strip it and primer the whole cab again.

[chad64chevy]

looks really good, question did you use the nuts to hole down the skin when you welded it in, or are they just up there?? just wondering cause they look to find in the lip groove pretty good!

[LT1 Burb]

Yeah, my vice grips wouldn't fit in there.

[Bomp]

Nice job.

[LT1 Burb]

Frame porn, changed my valve covers over so they were on the correct side also. I ordered up an aluminized exhaust system so it should be here late this week and on it goes.

[bj383ss]

That looks awesome. Hopefully I will have my frame looking similar by the end of the year.

Bret

[sodly]

Originally Posted by LT1 Burb

Frame porn, changed my valve covers over so they were on the correct side also. I ordered up an aluminized exhaust system so it should be here late this week and on it goes.

Curious to know where you ordered your stock exhaust parts from. Thanks.

[Zane M]

Amazing. Beautiful work.

[Jeff La]

The engine and frame came out great, almost to good to drive LOL