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06-26-2023, 10:47 PM | #1 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Here goes the cab...
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06-26-2023, 10:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
After about one month, Jesse was able to fit it in and get going on the blasting.
Cab turned out pretty good. I was pleased. Doors and hood turned out good too!!!
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06-26-2023, 10:56 PM | #3 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Both original fenders turned out nice. No rot or holes. Nice to have a truck that came from Arizona.
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06-26-2023, 11:00 PM | #4 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Get the parts coated before work begins on the body and panels.
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06-26-2023, 11:03 PM | #5 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Some rot was found, but not too bad.
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06-26-2023, 11:05 PM | #6 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Time to get the bad passenger side rocker fixed.
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06-26-2023, 11:08 PM | #7 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Bought some Slosh Tubz sheet metal for the firewall. Ended up not using the side filler panels.
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06-26-2023, 11:11 PM | #8 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Work gets underway smoothing out the firewall...
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06-27-2023, 07:49 AM | #9 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
:Nice work …. Great progress …. ….now we can’t wait 4 years for what’s next
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06-27-2023, 03:37 PM | #10 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Subscribed!
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07-01-2023, 09:16 PM | #11 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Nope... I'm on it.
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07-01-2023, 09:20 PM | #12 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
I wanted to try to use One Piece Products rear window, but it wouldn't fit right. When compared to my stock glass I could see that it was off slightly on the driver side. In order to use it I would have to tweak the window opening slightly. I'm debating.
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07-01-2023, 09:26 PM | #13 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Got the body work going on the firewall.
Closed off and welded the channel, all the way around.
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07-01-2023, 09:32 PM | #14 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Time to start shaving the drip rail. The plan is weld in a 1/4" dia piece of rod around the door.
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07-01-2023, 09:39 PM | #15 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
More body work on the passenger side rocker.
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07-01-2023, 09:42 PM | #16 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Body work on the fuel filler hole.
Before.... After...
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07-01-2023, 09:48 PM | #17 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
The only major rust on the truck was the rear window channel. Really lucked out with this original sheet metal. This will need some repair.
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07-01-2023, 09:53 PM | #18 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Needed to make a patch panel for the rear window channel. This was how it was done.
Finished piece. Just needed to cut out the old section and weld this in. Here we go...
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07-02-2023, 05:40 PM | #19 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Shaved the dash by removing the radio speaker hole and defroster vents.
Also more work on the shaved drip rails.
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07-02-2023, 05:43 PM | #20 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Some inside work to remove the radio and center vent. Making room for a double-din head unit.
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07-02-2023, 05:47 PM | #21 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Work on getting the cab into primer.
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07-02-2023, 05:48 PM | #22 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
More work on the cab.
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08-02-2023, 09:53 PM | #24 |
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
The trick is having a lot of help. Yes setting on some blocks.
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