How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 - Page 55 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

gringoloco · 01-25-2018, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BustedTruck

Is there anything you can do to make the cowl fit better? I'm finding there is like a 1/4" keeping it from sitting flush around the curved areas. Just curious what you did in these areas.

I got it fitting pretty decent after quite a bit of massaging the flanges, trimming the inner structures, and eliminating the overlaps where the multiple pieces are spot welded together. My technique is to get it in place, then trim and hammer as needed to bend it to my will. Multiple installations and removals. Body hammers on the flanges and brute force. Self-drilling #10 screws also help to pull things into place (and hold it in place while I continued to hammer and plug weld). It would be fully installed now if I hadn’t run out of shielding gas...

knomadd · 01-25-2018, 12:27 PM

Looking good! I kinda wish I would have pulled my cowl apart now.

gringoloco · 01-25-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by knomadd

Looking good! I kinda wish I would have pulled my cowl apart now.

I kinda wish I hadn’t

gringoloco · 01-25-2018, 04:23 PM

So, this followed me home today. Plans are TBD, but I couldn’t let it pass...

**Graham57a** · 01-25-2018, 04:25 PM

Welcome back to the club!! Can't wait for the build thread

sprint_9 · 01-25-2018, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

So, this followed me home today. Plans are TBD, but I couldn’t let it pass...

That thing looks pretty straight. Id like to get something like that and make a daily out of it.

Cowl looks great too, it will be worth it in the end.

darkhorse970 · 01-25-2018, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

So, this followed me home today. Plans are TBD, but I couldn’t let it pass...

Very cool Blazer!

gringoloco · 01-25-2018, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Looks good, I'm ready to see some color on it!

Color may be a while. Mud and primer first, then engine mock-up to make sure I didn’t weld up any holes I need...

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Originally Posted by darkhorse970

Very cool Blazer!

Not yet

smbrouss70 · 01-25-2018, 07:16 PM

Yes!

BustedTruck · 01-25-2018, 08:16 PM

Thanks for that. Sometimes a picture says it best.

gringoloco · 01-25-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Graham57a

Welcome back to the club!! Can't wait for the build thread

Good to be back! It will be a while ‘til I get to it, but the ideas are churning

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Originally Posted by sprint_9

That thing looks pretty straight. Id like to get something like that and make a daily out of it.

Cowl looks great too, it will be worth it in the end.

It’s pretty decent, little bit of rot, but the price was right. Little bit of work could get it nice, but I have a hard time just doing a little bit of anything...

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Yes!

I blame you!

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Originally Posted by BustedTruck

Thanks for that. Sometimes a picture says it best.

No worries, it’s part of why I love this forum. Can’t count how many times someone else’s post has helped me out of a bind. It’s a bunch of work, but nice to know it’s clean when done

smbrouss70 · 01-25-2018, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

I blame you!

You're Welcome!

gringoloco · 01-25-2018, 10:22 PM

Cowl is fully burned in and firewall metal work is (mostly) complete. Little more hammer/dolly and it’s time to sling some mud. The $25 corner filler piece from modshopmetalwerks.com was a great fit and time-saver. Minor shaping/trimming and it looks like it belongs

sprint_9 · 01-26-2018, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

It’s pretty decent, little bit of rot, but the price was right. Little bit of work could get it nice, but I have a hard time just doing a little bit of anything...

Story of my life.... Cowl looks good.

gringoloco · 01-26-2018, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bennett68C10

Firewall looks great and I really like the new Blazer.

Thanks! It’s no suburban, but it will do

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Originally Posted by knomadd

You might want to try the engine mock-up before mud and primer... that way you don't have to undo some of that work. You really don't want to have to sand sand sand, then find out you have to fix something... Just a suggestion. I've been there before.

Wish I’d seen this sooner, haha. Mud work is mostly done. I’ll squirt some epoxy on it to preserve it until finalized, then filler primer and paint

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Originally Posted by sprint_9

Story of my life.... Cowl looks good.

Mine too! Thanks

Mud work in progress. I used all-metal for the first time. I like it so far

smbrouss70 · 01-25-2018, 10:30 PM

Looks good, I'm ready to see some color on it!

Bennett68C10 · 01-26-2018, 09:03 AM

Firewall looks great and I really like the new Blazer.

smbrouss70 · 01-27-2018, 02:22 AM

You work fast!

gringoloco · 02-01-2018, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

You work fast!

Took a little time off work. Back to normal speed, now...

Must. Resist. Urge. To. Start. New. Project.

SCOTI · 02-02-2018, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gringoloco

Took a little time off work. Back to normal speed, now...

Must. Resist. Urge. To. Start. New. Project.

Sure..... That would be cool. But buying all the new parts required would take away from the current truck project.

If only you have some extra dropped C10 parts

**nlped** · 02-02-2018, 12:24 AM

I double DOG dare you!!!

gringoloco · 02-02-2018, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by nlped

I double DOG dare you!!!

Not sure I need much encouragement

smbrouss70 · 02-02-2018, 02:07 AM

Damn! That looks GOOD!

Bennett68C10 · 02-02-2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by smbrouss70

Damn! That looks GOOD!

^^^^ I agree, that looks awesome

**lolife99** · 02-02-2018, 05:55 AM

Yes on the 2wd conversion for your blazer!

01-25-2018, 12:27 PM	#2
knomadd Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Rosenberg, Texas Posts: 3,506	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looking good! I kinda wish I would have pulled my cowl apart now. __________________ -Duane C/10 Club Texas member 1971 Chevy C10 "Brutus" SWB Fleetside 2016 6.0L (L96) 6L90E (driver/project) 1965 Pontiac GTO "Royal Goat" 400/TH400 w/AC (my baby)

01-25-2018, 04:23 PM	#4
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 So, this followed me home today. Plans are TBD, but I couldn’t let it pass... Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-25-2018, 04:25 PM	#5
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,855	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Welcome back to the club!! Can't wait for the build thread __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

01-25-2018, 07:16 PM	#9
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Yes! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

01-25-2018, 10:22 PM	#13
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,921	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Cowl is fully burned in and firewall metal work is (mostly) complete. Little more hammer/dolly and it’s time to sling some mud. The $25 corner filler piece from modshopmetalwerks.com was a great fit and time-saver. Minor shaping/trimming and it looks like it belongs Attached Images __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-25-2018, 08:16 PM	#10
BustedTruck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 245	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Thanks for that. Sometimes a picture says it best.

01-25-2018, 10:30 PM	#16
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Looks good, I'm ready to see some color on it! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

01-26-2018, 09:03 AM	#17
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Firewall looks great and I really like the new Blazer. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

01-27-2018, 02:22 AM	#18
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 You work fast! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build

02-02-2018, 12:24 AM	#21
nlped Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hayden, Al. Posts: 4,148	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 I double DOG dare you!!! __________________ Carter 1968 Chevy SWB Fleet... Walt 1963-1/2 Ford Falcon Futura...Martha

02-02-2018, 02:07 AM	#23
smbrouss70 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Rayne, LA Posts: 2,784	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Damn! That looks GOOD! __________________ Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build Last edited by smbrouss70; 02-02-2018 at 02:17 AM.

02-02-2018, 05:55 AM	#25
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,699	Re: How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 Yes on the 2wd conversion for your blazer! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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