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66ZZ4 · 07-31-2011, 06:27 PM

I haven't worked on the truck in a while. Got some of the rust cut out of the floor. I have all the patch panels for it. I made a panel for above the floor pan and welded it in. This is my first attemt at welding. I didn't realize how much rust was in the cab till I tore it apart.

VWBeamer · 07-31-2011, 06:56 PM

It will be worth it when your done.

Dinos63 · 08-01-2011, 12:51 AM

man anytime i think i can't take the heat in arizona i see you guys with the rust and think maybe i can , nice work this is going to be one very nice truck

fryer1979 · 08-01-2011, 07:07 AM

Coming along great, that's one clean build you've got going on.

jimmydean · 08-01-2011, 10:43 AM

Amazing what was hiding under that paint, but it will be rock solid when you are all done. Keep it up.

biohazardbill · 08-01-2011, 11:17 AM

Couple more questions.

What paint did you use to get the engine the same color as the body?

Did you have to scuff up the grade 8 hardware to get the paint to stick?

texastrendz · 08-01-2011, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66ZZ4

I haven't worked on the truck in a while. Got some of the rust cut out of the floor. I have all the patch panels for it. I made a panel for above the floor pan and welded it in. This is my first attemt at welding. I didn't realize how much rust was in the cab till I tore it apart.

that work seperates the men from the boys. you are doing a fine job brother. keep your head down and mig welder burnin.

66ZZ4 · 08-01-2011, 07:38 PM

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I've been putting this part of the build off for a while because welding is not my thing, but I am trying to teach myself. Biohazard, the paint on the engine is the same paint I used on the frame. I've painted other engines with regular paint and it seems to hold up ok. Yes, I just scuffed up the hardware.

66ZZ4 · 08-07-2011, 06:49 PM

Got a little more done. This is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I have most of the drivers side just tacked together. Time for a break, I'm going to the Goodguys show in Joliet this coming weekend and taking my Belair.

66redw/white · 08-08-2011, 08:49 AM

man you have some really nice toys! i have yet to learn about any body work but i have a question. right there where the to sections of floor meet why is does the front look like its hangin down further? i see the seam matches across the two of them. but not the bottom. two different companies make patch panels?

66ZZ4 · 08-08-2011, 08:14 PM

The patch panels are from LMC. You have to do a lot of trimming on these panels . Once I get the new rocker panel on I will trim the floor panels to fit the rocker.

66redw/white · 08-08-2011, 10:40 PM

ahhh i seeee. i suppose its better to have to much and need to cut then to not have enough.

**LostMy65** · 08-31-2011, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 66ZZ4

I haven't worked on the truck in a while. Got some of the rust cut out of the floor. I have all the patch panels for it. I made a panel for above the floor pan and welded it in. This is my first attemt at welding. I didn't realize how much rust was in the cab till I tore it apart.

Man! Talk about digging in and doing it right!
Good work!

66ZZ4 · 09-18-2011, 05:59 PM

Well I finally got the floors done. What a pain. Now I need to weld up the holes in the firewall and clean up the bottom of the cab.

Slammed66 · 09-18-2011, 07:18 PM

Nice work!!!! you really got after it!!! lots attention to detail in your work , it looks really good especially for a guy whos just learning to weld!!!

this truck is gonna be awsome!!!

allaboutchevelles · 09-18-2011, 11:12 PM

Nice job on the floor and rockers. Im almost ready to weld my rockers on also. I just ordered some por15 to try out on the bottom of my floor after the rockers are welded on.

jimmydean · 09-19-2011, 12:02 PM

Wow, this truck is looking better and better!

72BlckButy · 09-24-2011, 10:25 AM

Lookin' good!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 09-25-2011, 03:23 PM

Truck is looking great love the color scheme.

m6z · 09-25-2011, 08:40 PM

nice progress. floor looks great.

66ZZ4 · 10-16-2011, 04:06 PM

A little progress. Got the bottom of the cab cleaned up and primed.

niterider65 · 10-16-2011, 08:44 PM

Looking good man sweet combo cant wait too see more

Pop's C-10 · 10-30-2011, 08:04 PM

coming alone nice

65Custom · 10-30-2011, 09:17 PM

Nice build I'm in on watching this one I don't know how i have missed it

franky69c10 · 10-30-2011, 09:51 PM

ttt

07-31-2011, 06:27 PM	#126
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build I haven't worked on the truck in a while. Got some of the rust cut out of the floor. I have all the patch panels for it. I made a panel for above the floor pan and welded it in. This is my first attemt at welding. I didn't realize how much rust was in the cab till I tore it apart. Attached Images

07-31-2011, 06:56 PM	#127
VWBeamer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: GA Posts: 281	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build It will be worth it when your done.

08-01-2011, 12:51 AM	#128
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build man anytime i think i can't take the heat in arizona i see you guys with the rust and think maybe i can , nice work this is going to be one very nice truck __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

08-01-2011, 07:07 AM	#129
fryer1979 Redneck Hillbilly Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Backwoods Posts: 1,307	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Coming along great, that's one clean build you've got going on.

08-01-2011, 10:43 AM	#130
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Amazing what was hiding under that paint, but it will be rock solid when you are all done. Keep it up. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

08-01-2011, 11:17 AM	#131
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Couple more questions. What paint did you use to get the engine the same color as the body? Did you have to scuff up the grade 8 hardware to get the paint to stick?

08-01-2011, 07:38 PM	#133
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Thanks for the encouragement guys. I've been putting this part of the build off for a while because welding is not my thing, but I am trying to teach myself. Biohazard, the paint on the engine is the same paint I used on the frame. I've painted other engines with regular paint and it seems to hold up ok. Yes, I just scuffed up the hardware.

08-07-2011, 06:49 PM	#134
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Got a little more done. This is a lot harder than I thought it would be. I have most of the drivers side just tacked together. Time for a break, I'm going to the Goodguys show in Joliet this coming weekend and taking my Belair. Attached Images

08-08-2011, 08:49 AM	#135
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build man you have some really nice toys! i have yet to learn about any body work but i have a question. right there where the to sections of floor meet why is does the front look like its hangin down further? i see the seam matches across the two of them. but not the bottom. two different companies make patch panels? __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

08-08-2011, 08:14 PM	#136
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build The patch panels are from LMC. You have to do a lot of trimming on these panels . Once I get the new rocker panel on I will trim the floor panels to fit the rocker.

08-08-2011, 10:40 PM	#137
66redw/white made in america Join Date: May 2010 Location: baton rouge la Posts: 653	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build ahhh i seeee. i suppose its better to have to much and need to cut then to not have enough. __________________ 2005 gmc sierra- 4/6, t56, cammed 5.3. 4.10, big bars, and brakes. sounds good 1964 c10-283 powerpack, 3 on the tree 2004 corvette- lowered, borla, tuned. slow my old girl 1966 c10- 305v8, t-5 sold

09-18-2011, 05:59 PM	#139
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Well I finally got the floors done. What a pain. Now I need to weld up the holes in the firewall and clean up the bottom of the cab. Attached Images

09-18-2011, 07:18 PM	#140
Slammed66 Needs a Big Block Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Red Deer , Alberta Posts: 1,198	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Nice work!!!! you really got after it!!! lots attention to detail in your work , it looks really good especially for a guy whos just learning to weld!!! this truck is gonna be awsome!!! __________________ 1964 Short box On dropmembers and billets 1962 Suburban family cruiser 1972 K10

09-18-2011, 11:12 PM	#141
allaboutchevelles Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: sanford nc Posts: 499	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Nice job on the floor and rockers. Im almost ready to weld my rockers on also. I just ordered some por15 to try out on the bottom of my floor after the rockers are welded on. __________________ 69 chevelle malibu, 64 C-10 shortbed

09-19-2011, 12:02 PM	#142
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Wow, this truck is looking better and better! __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210



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09-24-2011, 10:25 AM	#143
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

09-25-2011, 03:23 PM	#144
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Truck is looking great love the color scheme. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

09-25-2011, 08:40 PM	#145
m6z Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburg, KS Posts: 2,466	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build nice progress. floor looks great. __________________ Doug Looking for a 67-72 short bed driver.....

10-16-2011, 04:06 PM	#146
66ZZ4 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Saint Anne, Illinois Posts: 80	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build A little progress. Got the bottom of the cab cleaned up and primed. Attached Images

10-16-2011, 08:44 PM	#147
niterider65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: colleyville tx Posts: 623	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Looking good man sweet combo cant wait too see more

10-30-2011, 08:04 PM	#148
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build coming alone nice __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

10-30-2011, 09:17 PM	#149
65Custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dawson, Ga Posts: 487	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build Nice build I'm in on watching this one I don't know how i have missed it __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=366677 I must be

10-30-2011, 09:51 PM	#150
franky69c10 chevy runs deep Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PHOENIX AZ Posts: 1,074	Re: Mike's 66 swb dropmember build ttt __________________ RAIDER NATION 1969 c10 swb soon 2 b on the road... My LWB is a SWB now http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498241

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