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Old 01-17-2014, 10:22 PM   #1651
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Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside

looking better!
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:20 PM   #1652
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Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside

Today Rus came up and helped me by cutting some bad spots out on my truck. He brought his plasma cutter and it works amazing. He cut the lower kick panels, part of the passenger rocker and its patch, crossmember of the bed that goes the gas tank, and a bad spot on my rear crossmember for the wood bed.
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:25 PM   #1653
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With the crossmember cut the bed floor was finally sitting where its supposed to. I also welded up the mirror holes too. more grinding needed on them. I also drilled the holes for the buckets.
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:28 PM   #1654
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I also worked on the hood while Rus was cutting
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Old 01-18-2014, 11:35 PM   #1655
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I also filled the basement with smoke a few times lol
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Old 01-19-2014, 11:06 AM   #1656
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I sound like a pip-squeak! lol
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Old 01-19-2014, 08:42 PM   #1657
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haha

I put the old worn out shoes on Choncho. I also picked up a new pinion seal that it needs. I need to also get the new 5/8 heater hoses changed. I don't want to do a lot of mechanical work after its painted.
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Old 01-20-2014, 12:47 AM   #1658
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Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside

I kinda like the way that old slotted wheel looks. Looks like y'all had a good day! I am glad. I think I will be settled in to the new house soon, which will be a huge plus, being closer to everyone.
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Old 01-20-2014, 12:48 AM   #1659
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I sound like a pip-squeak! lol
I read this before I watched the vid, and then I watched it and laughed so loud I thought I was gonna wake Heather up!
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Old 01-20-2014, 01:31 AM   #1660
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I kinda like the way that old slotted wheel looks. Looks like y'all had a good day! I am glad. I think I will be settled in to the new house soon, which will be a huge plus, being closer to everyone.
I'll be glad when you guys get closer too.
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Old 01-20-2014, 08:22 AM   #1661
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I can't wait to see this truck with paint on it!
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Old 01-20-2014, 09:38 AM   #1662
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Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside

Very nice work on the rust repair. I would love to own one of those plasma cutters.
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Old 01-20-2014, 11:18 AM   #1663
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What color scheme are you going with Chuck?
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Old 01-20-2014, 12:06 PM   #1664
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Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside

You guys got a lot done yesterday, nice work.
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Old 01-20-2014, 08:48 PM   #1665
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I can't wait to see this truck with paint on it!
Me too. I'm tired of seeing it like this.

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Very nice work on the rust repair. I would love to own one of those plasma cutters.
Me too. I might not use it as much as Rus but if its there ya never know.

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What color scheme are you going with Chuck?
Just the original light blue color. I thought about the 64 Impala metallic blue but changed my mind. But I love it on Impalas like Kevins.

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You guys got a lot done yesterday, nice work.

Yes we did and Thanks. Rus is a motivator for sure. I would have probably sold the truck if I hadn't met him. I picked up some weld thru primer and 5/8'' heater hose. I'm taking the night off to spend time w/the wife and relax. Tomorrow night I'll be rust proofing and priming.
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Old 01-20-2014, 08:54 PM   #1666
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Re: Chucks SWB Fleetside

Very nice work fella and yeah im jealous. I was cutting away with the angle grinder and sawzall today....That plasma cutter makes it look like butter. Its going to look great when your done!
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Old 01-20-2014, 09:00 PM   #1667
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Thanks Jeff.
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Old 01-20-2014, 10:00 PM   #1668
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Yes we did and Thanks. Rus is a motivator for sure. I would have probably sold the truck if I hadn't met him. I picked up some weld thru primer and 5/8'' heater hose. I'm taking the night off to spend time w/the wife and relax. Tomorrow night I'll be rust proofing and priming.
This truck is so awesome! No one deserves it more than you do Chuck! I can't wait to ride down the road in the passenger seat!
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Old 01-21-2014, 11:27 PM   #1669
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I drilled the holes for my sport mirrors. And put some rust neutralizer on some surface rust.
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Old 01-21-2014, 11:38 PM   #1670
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One step closer every day!
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Old 01-23-2014, 10:13 PM   #1671
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Did a little tonight. I finished up the top side welding on the hood. And I started the rocker patch.
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Old 01-23-2014, 10:17 PM   #1672
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Lookin good Chuck!
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Old 01-23-2014, 10:17 PM   #1673
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Thanks Rus. I also ordered some rebuilt vent widows from Roger Koop.
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Old 01-25-2014, 09:10 PM   #1674
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You know how when you think I'll work on this (whatever) tomorrow and then tomorrow comes and you don't even do that? Well that's what I did yesterday/today. I wound up starting on the gas door. I went to the junkyard and got a door from a Trailblazer. Left a gaping hole in it. I cut off the excess metal and made a template and used a jigsaw w/a shortened blade to cut the hole. Then welded it in after putting my panel clamps on. Heres some pics.
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Old 01-25-2014, 09:13 PM   #1675
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That looks great Chuck
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