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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
So I didn't really like the Plain Jane strikers that came with the Altman Easy Latches. A friend offered to machine me some new striker plates to go with the latches. Could probably get in trouble for using the Chevrolet logo on them.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Some of the body work is finishing up nicely.
Shaved the dash and test fit new defroster vents. Shaved the cowl. Removed and smoothed out the drip rails
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
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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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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Decided to use a custom aluminum core support from AutoRad. It came with core support, radiator, condenser and overflow catch.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
So I really like the Sean Provost 1970 Mafia C10 truck and what they did to the engine bay. My goal is to try to duplicate the inner fenders. In order to do that I first have to modify the fenders and then make some inner fenders. Come along for the ride.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
So here is what my stock fender looks like. I'm going to have to modify this on both fenders back to the hinges.
I'll have to cut away the fender back to the hinge mount and then weld in some material to mount custom inner fenders to.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Passenger side fender is cut back to the hinge mount.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
3-inch material was cut and welded in place to box the hinge mount. Same needs to be done on driver side.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Now that the fender modification is complete. I moved the truck back to the cleaner part of my shop to set the engine back in for some fit up.
This is the look that I was trying to achieve.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
With the engine back in, I moved the truck back over to the "dirty" part of my shop to try to lay out some inner fenders. This is a challenge and probably over my head, but I want to give it a try.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
I quickly found out where my limitations are. Bead rolling is not one of my strong points, so I had some inner fenders made.
These are the Mafia C10 inners that I was trying to replicate. The following pictures are mine. They look pretty good.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
So with inner fenders made for each side, it's time to test fit them into the truck...
Driver side Passenger side A major set back is reached because they don't fit. I guess that's what I get for trying to make inner fenders without the truck being there. This is a big problem.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Well this is how the fender modifications turned out. It was a lot of work only to find out that the fabricated inners don't fit. I guess it's back to the drawing board.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
That stinks!
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Have you tried installing the inner fenders to the fender while it is not mounted to the truck, and then install the fenders to the truck, then the core support last? I think that might work.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Ugh, that sucks man, those are beautiful pieces. And not much you can do to modify them and still have them look good after all the bead rolling. Using them as templates for round 2?
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
No trick really. Just a few people and yes tipped up on blocks.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
No I didn't try that because they were not even close. They were just way too long. Good thought, but there was no way they were going to fit. I'm pretty sure the OL length measurement was just flat out wrong.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Yeah I really thought about trying to modify them by cutting them and re-welding, but the bead rolls would not match up. Back to the drawing board.
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Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
Time to move away from the inner fender issue for a while. I wanted to dig out my suspension parts and get them fit up again. My plan is to get the suspension and brakes installed so I can eventually make this thing a roller. It's been on frame jacks for too long.
A-arms ready to go on. Front suspension back together All the parts were powder coated ahead of time
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