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mud.man.rj · 09-26-2012, 12:48 AM

That is one very cool 6, oh ya.

Chevette · 09-27-2012, 11:01 PM

Got a couple of things done today. Fixed a mistake I had made on the front suspension and started to weld things up. Just about then I ran out of wire. Changed the spool and couldn't weld worth a $hit. Got that sorted out and made out ok. Got my front shock brackets welded in and welded the shock brackets on the rear.

reinmeister1951 · 09-27-2012, 11:30 PM

Looking Good. Did you get the easy grind wire yet?

Kim57 · 09-28-2012, 12:42 AM

Looks nice.
Kim

Chevette · 09-28-2012, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinmeister1951

Looking Good. Did you get the easy grind wire yet?

No, but thanks for reminding me. I'll pick it up this weekend and let you know how well it works.

Chevette · 09-28-2012, 09:41 PM

Thanks, Kim. I'll be studying your bodywork threads real soon, as I will be shifting into that phase as soon as I get the chassis on the ground.

**shadow1967** · 09-28-2012, 10:15 PM

Looking good. Make sure you post a lot of pics of chassis. Eager minds want to know!

Chevette · 09-29-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reinmeister1951

Looking Good. Did you get the easy grind wire yet?

Turns out I had made a mistake on the wire. My friend told me today that the wire he had mentioned to me was Silicon Bronze. Now I have to read up on it and decide whether I want to try it. He tells me using it doesn't warp the sheet metal as easily and it hammers very well. Trouble is I use 75/25 argon mix in both bottles and I must use 100% argon for the Silicon Bronze. This means I won't be trying it for a couple of weeks as one of my bottles is full and the other is 1/3rd full.

Chevette · 09-29-2012, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadow1967

Looking good. Make sure you post a lot of pics of chassis. Eager minds want to know!

Thanks Shadow. I'll make sure I do that.

Chevette · 10-03-2012, 01:44 PM

I did a little (heavy on the little) more work on the crown molding removal. I think I like the look. I guess I had better like it, because there's no turning back now. I think it will make the rear window look more centered vertically. I will take the peak off the face of the window frame (door) and remove the rest of the gutter and crown on the weekend to match it all up. I bought a Uni Spotter kit and 500 studs the other day. It will be interesting to see how many studs I use up trying to smooth it all out.

Kim57 · 10-03-2012, 05:51 PM

Looking good.
That's going to be a ton of work to remove the peak.
Kim

Chevette · 10-04-2012, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good.
That's going to be a ton of work to remove the peak.
Kim

Um....why didn't you tell me that before I started.

It's nothing compared to some of the mods you have done.

Chevette · 10-15-2012, 03:18 PM

Very little progress lately. However, I did find time to remove the crown molding from the drivers door.

Kim57 · 10-15-2012, 06:17 PM

You're getting there.
Kim

xpickup · 10-15-2012, 08:09 PM

Chevette, looking good. I love the little changes. They are the ones everybody knows somethings different but can not point it out. Keep chopping.

Shannon

wutnxt · 10-17-2012, 09:57 PM

Great thread....Your doing great work...I will be back for sure
Nice to see someone so close to me doing such great work and I look forward to seeing it driving around

Chevette · 10-17-2012, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wutnxt

Great thread....Your doing great work...I will be back for sure
Nice to see someone so close to me doing such great work and I look forward to seeing it driving around

Thanks for the kind words. I've been following your build, and it's very impressive. You'll be driving yours way before I get mine on the road.
BTW.........."Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away". Is that 45 mins before or after the new bridge is open?

Are you in the Abby?

mud.man.rj · 10-18-2012, 12:02 AM

That crown molding is a lot of work isn't it, nice job.

wutnxt · 10-18-2012, 12:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevette

Thanks for the kind words. I've been following your build, and it's very impressive. You'll be driving yours way before I get mine on the road.
BTW.........."Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away". Is that 45 mins before or after the new bridge is open?

Are you in the Abby?

Thanks man..
I hope my harness shows up friday ....and if it does I should be ready to fire next week...fingers crossed . That new bridge is a mess....I am glad I don't go into town often anymore......and ya you can put me down for Abby. Your truck is going to be killer when it's done you have done some great work.

Chevette · 10-23-2012, 08:36 PM

Got the cab back off and started welding up the frame. I will use the shop crane hoist to lift the frame/frame table up for the tougher welds. My overhead welding skills are................not that good.

Chevette · 10-28-2012, 06:28 PM

Got a bit more done on the crown molding removal/replacement. I should have the other side done in a day or two, then do some dinging and dolly-ing. Got to watch how you say that.

xpickup · 10-28-2012, 07:04 PM

Chevette, looks great. It will be one smooth looking truck. Great job. I love all the subtle changes.

Shannon

Kim57 · 10-28-2012, 07:35 PM

Looks like your making good progress.
Kim

**JML55** · 10-29-2012, 10:27 AM

Great work.

Chevette · 11-08-2012, 08:51 PM

I got a bit more done on the chassis. Built and installed the cross brace. It ought to hold the frame rails steady.

09-26-2012, 12:48 AM	#101
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC That is one very cool 6, oh ya.

09-27-2012, 11:01 PM	#102
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Got a couple of things done today. Fixed a mistake I had made on the front suspension and started to weld things up. Just about then I ran out of wire. Changed the spool and couldn't weld worth a $hit. Got that sorted out and made out ok. Got my front shock brackets welded in and welded the shock brackets on the rear. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

09-27-2012, 11:30 PM	#103
reinmeister1951 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chilliwack BC Posts: 60	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Looking Good. Did you get the easy grind wire yet? __________________ Doug 48 chev LWB pickup 350 turbo400 tri power 48 GMC S10 350 700R4 48 che 5 window 2012 Camero suspension & power train

09-28-2012, 12:42 AM	#104
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Looks nice. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

09-28-2012, 09:41 PM	#106
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Thanks, Kim. I'll be studying your bodywork threads real soon, as I will be shifting into that phase as soon as I get the chassis on the ground. __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

09-28-2012, 10:15 PM	#107
shadow1967 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 458	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Looking good. Make sure you post a lot of pics of chassis. Eager minds want to know! __________________ Build for my 1959 Fleetside... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518308

10-03-2012, 01:44 PM	#110
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC I did a little (heavy on the little) more work on the crown molding removal. I think I like the look. I guess I had better like it, because there's no turning back now. I think it will make the rear window look more centered vertically. I will take the peak off the face of the window frame (door) and remove the rest of the gutter and crown on the weekend to match it all up. I bought a Uni Spotter kit and 500 studs the other day. It will be interesting to see how many studs I use up trying to smooth it all out. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

10-03-2012, 05:51 PM	#111
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Looking good. That's going to be a ton of work to remove the peak. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-15-2012, 03:18 PM	#113
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Very little progress lately. However, I did find time to remove the crown molding from the drivers door. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

10-15-2012, 06:17 PM	#114
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC You're getting there. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-15-2012, 08:09 PM	#115
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Chevette, looking good. I love the little changes. They are the ones everybody knows somethings different but can not point it out. Keep chopping. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

10-17-2012, 09:57 PM	#116
wutnxt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: vancouver b.c....is the biggest place most people would know but I am actually out in the valley 45 mins away Posts: 2,050	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Great thread....Your doing great work...I will be back for sure Nice to see someone so close to me doing such great work and I look forward to seeing it driving around __________________ 1966 Pro street build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...?t=448089[ 1958 LS 2 build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=527123 1966 SBFS low and go http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=5799909 1966 SBFS street HULK http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post5886625 Poject Low and go gets a 6.2 ltr LSA supercharged with 6 speed automatic Aluinum Radiator Dealer pm for details

10-18-2012, 12:02 AM	#118
mud.man.rj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Creighton Sask. Canada Posts: 4,121	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC That crown molding is a lot of work isn't it, nice job.

10-23-2012, 08:36 PM	#120
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Got the cab back off and started welding up the frame. I will use the shop crane hoist to lift the frame/frame table up for the tougher welds. My overhead welding skills are................not that good. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

10-28-2012, 06:28 PM	#121
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Got a bit more done on the crown molding removal/replacement. I should have the other side done in a day or two, then do some dinging and dolly-ing. Got to watch how you say that. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.



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10-28-2012, 07:04 PM	#122
xpickup Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: York, Pa. Posts: 1,386	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Chevette, looks great. It will be one smooth looking truck. Great job. I love all the subtle changes. Shannon __________________ 48 Panel Truck 1948 Chevy / S10 1954 Chevy / S10 1951 Chevy / C4 47 Step van Lowered 1996 Dually

10-28-2012, 07:35 PM	#123
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC Looks like your making good progress. Kim __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=283107

10-29-2012, 10:27 AM	#124
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11-08-2012, 08:51 PM	#125
Chevette Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 702	Re: 56 step/C5/C6 Z06 BBC I got a bit more done on the chassis. Built and installed the cross brace. It ought to hold the frame rails steady. Attached Images __________________ 56 Chevy PU http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531955 Question: Know how to sell your truck for $50,000? Answer: Spend $100,000 building it.

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