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67chevy1series · 03-12-2011, 02:23 AM

jonathan you have got to make the most funnies mistakes man that has got to be embarrasing...haha i hope you get your 400 soon and it works haha

VA72C10 · 03-12-2011, 09:48 AM

Yep, pretty upset at myself. I know the difference in the length and the obvious difference in the shape of the pans but never even looked.

VA72C10 · 03-12-2011, 02:47 PM

Good news!

Two things...first, I sold more parts this morning so I can buy more this evening

Second...the better news....the guy I bought the tranny from called me back. He was apologetic and offered to take it back and refund me. On top of that he's looking for another turbo 400 (72 correct one) to get me a good deal on. Seems like it will all work out fine!!!

gcburdic · 03-12-2011, 06:19 PM

That's great....always good to see folks out there that'll admit a mistake, then take care of you....

VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 01:53 AM

Hope he does follow through. I'll call him Monday if he doesn't call before. I have a line on another couple 400's if this falls through but obviously this is my best option at this point....

Got my NOS sway bar parts from Tim Christian today. And also got a salesman's pocket guide for 1972 options prices today. Pictures of those tomorrow.

Started sanding down to bare metal tonight. Driver's door was actually better than I thought. Will need some outer skin work but not too bad. inner seems solid so far.

I didn't touch the passenger door because I have a new one coming from Tkorinek...same deal on the fenders

Going to need a patch in this corner and a smaller one in the opposite corner but not too bad for an original door. Has the GM sticker on it with the VIN which I hadn't noticed before.... (and don't worry...the rocker will be patched/replaced

)

And how I left it this evening...

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 02:12 AM

looks good i am actually looking forward to starting body work on my 67

RCbowtie69 · 03-13-2011, 07:07 PM

looking good Jonathan,keep pictures coming

no moa · 03-13-2011, 07:17 PM

Did you ever think about soda blasting the cab? Might save some time.
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VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 09:07 PM

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Did you ever think about soda blasting the cab? Might save some time.
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It would save some time but time is what I have. Got an estimate of $800 to soda blast the cab. It took me about 2 1/2 hours to do what you saw. Will be faster when I have a newer paint removal disc for my grinder (this one was on its' last legs.....So I figure I'll have about 12-14 total hours in the cab (in and out) and about $20 worth of supplies to do it....and won't have to worry about any leftover residue from the soda or sand messing up the panels....

My brother in law is going to help me also in return for remodeling I've done at his house so he'll help on the bed and front clip also.

VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by RCbowtie69

looking good Jonathan,keep pictures coming

Thanks, I'll try to keep the pics coming

no moa · 03-13-2011, 09:15 PM

800, WOW! Guess you have the right idea!
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JasonBird · 03-13-2011, 09:27 PM

looking good! we should start sanding the cab club! LOL

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonBird

looking good! we should start sanding the cab club! LOL

VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by no moa

800, WOW! Guess you have the right idea!
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Yeah, two places quoted me that. both included etch priming after blasting but still...outta my price range.

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looking good! we should start sanding the cab club! LOL

Sure, come on over

Here's a pic of the NOS swaybar mounts/bushings I just got from Tim Christian. Trying to put only the best parts on this thing. Some of the factory parts are nice but I wanted to get all the new stuff for when I re-do the front suspension on the truck.

VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

what....you're not coming???

My only other progress.....took out the lenses. They're actually super nice. Going to see if I can clean up/polish the red ones and use them since they are guide and no chips/scratches/fading. I will get new reverse lenses since they are slightly cloudy....
....but the buckets behind are super nice and not even surface rust in there. Never see metal this nice around my area!

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Yeah, two places quoted me that. both included etch priming after blasting but still...outta my price range.

Sure, come on over

Here's a pic of the NOS swaybar mounts/bushings I just got from Tim Christian. Trying to put only the best parts on this thing. Some of the factory parts are nice but I wanted to get all the new stuff for when I re-do the front suspension on the truck.

those are nice!!!!!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

what....you're not coming???

My only other progress.....took out the lenses. They're actually super nice. Going to see if I can clean up/polish the red ones and use them since they are guide and no chips/scratches/fading. I will get new reverse lenses since they are slightly cloudy....
....but the buckets behind are super nice and not even surface rust in there. Never see metal this nice around my area!

haha sure ill be over in 10 minutes.... i am not gonna say anything about the metal we have over here..... haha

VA72C10 · 03-13-2011, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

haha sure ill be over in 10 minutes.... i am not gonna say anything about the metal we have over here..... haha

This bed came from Cali....

67chevy1series · 03-13-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

This bed came from Cali....

really? thats why it is so familiar!!! i knew i seen it some where

heeroyue2002 · 03-13-2011, 11:33 PM

looken good. 2nd time suscribing, dont know what happened to the first one.

**67cheby** · 03-14-2011, 09:57 AM

keep up the good work , it took me about 25 hours of non stop stripping and i didnt do the inside of the cab, just the jambs, that does include firewall and outsides of the doors, there is a disc called a whizzy wheel about 4 inches round that you put on your die grinder it kind of feels like a stout red scotch brite pad , it works awesome for stripping door jambs and around window frames and rain gutters it is awesome , saves alot of time and doesnt eat away at the metal !!

VA72C10 · 03-14-2011, 12:20 PM

I'll have to look into that wheel for when I am over at Jason's shop. I only have a small compressor that doesn't keep up with air tools so this is all with two 4 1/2" grinders. One with a twisted wire cup for the curved areas and to knock off things like the leftover adhesive from the side moldings/the rust bubbles.

Then I use the paint removal disc (looks like corral) on all the flatter/larger surfaces. That takes the paint off instantly and from what I've read does not damage the metal at all. It takes the paint off almost instantly all the way to bare metal.

Like I was saying the door and both sides took me about 2 1/2 hours with a worn down paint removal disc. Hoping it doesn't take me 25hrs total

heeroyue2002 · 03-14-2011, 03:06 PM

ive used both the wire wheels and the paint discs. got mine at autozone made by 3m. worked quite well. where you getting yours?

VA72C10 · 03-14-2011, 04:49 PM

Got the wire wheels from harbour freight in a pack, and got the paint removal discs online from an industrial supply place (can't remember the name now)

**72k5zl1** · 03-14-2011, 04:52 PM

got you boxed and the wife is headed out the door to ship it for me. thanks again. truck is looking good!

VA72C10 · 03-14-2011, 04:55 PM

Thanks and thanks

03-12-2011, 02:23 AM	#151
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! jonathan you have got to make the most funnies mistakes man that has got to be embarrasing...haha i hope you get your 400 soon and it works haha

03-12-2011, 09:48 AM	#152
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Yep, pretty upset at myself. I know the difference in the length and the obvious difference in the shape of the pans but never even looked. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-12-2011, 02:47 PM	#153
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Good news! Two things...first, I sold more parts this morning so I can buy more this evening Second...the better news....the guy I bought the tranny from called me back. He was apologetic and offered to take it back and refund me. On top of that he's looking for another turbo 400 (72 correct one) to get me a good deal on. Seems like it will all work out fine!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-12-2011, 06:19 PM	#154
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03-13-2011, 01:53 AM	#155
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Hope he does follow through. I'll call him Monday if he doesn't call before. I have a line on another couple 400's if this falls through but obviously this is my best option at this point.... Got my NOS sway bar parts from Tim Christian today. And also got a salesman's pocket guide for 1972 options prices today. Pictures of those tomorrow. Started sanding down to bare metal tonight. Driver's door was actually better than I thought. Will need some outer skin work but not too bad. inner seems solid so far. I didn't touch the passenger door because I have a new one coming from Tkorinek...same deal on the fenders Going to need a patch in this corner and a smaller one in the opposite corner but not too bad for an original door. Has the GM sticker on it with the VIN which I hadn't noticed before.... (and don't worry...the rocker will be patched/replaced ) And how I left it this evening... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 03-13-2011 at 01:55 AM.

03-13-2011, 02:12 AM	#156
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looks good i am actually looking forward to starting body work on my 67

03-13-2011, 07:07 PM	#157
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looking good Jonathan,keep pictures coming

03-13-2011, 07:17 PM	#158
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Did you ever think about soda blasting the cab? Might save some time. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-13-2011, 09:15 PM	#161
no moa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: maine Posts: 2,315	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! 800, WOW! Guess you have the right idea! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 Deluxe.Shortbed. 402/400. A/C, white interior, needs complete restore. Project Red, white and blue. Used to be a Longbed apperently. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451950 1971 c10 step 250 3 OTT 1969 c30 TOW-MATER. 307 4 speed, holmes 440 body. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=451082 2006 CTS-V LS2 6spd.

03-13-2011, 09:27 PM	#162
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03-13-2011, 11:33 PM	#169
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! looken good. 2nd time suscribing, dont know what happened to the first one. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

03-14-2011, 09:57 AM	#170
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! keep up the good work , it took me about 25 hours of non stop stripping and i didnt do the inside of the cab, just the jambs, that does include firewall and outsides of the doors, there is a disc called a whizzy wheel about 4 inches round that you put on your die grinder it kind of feels like a stout red scotch brite pad , it works awesome for stripping door jambs and around window frames and rain gutters it is awesome , saves alot of time and doesnt eat away at the metal !! __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

03-14-2011, 12:20 PM	#171
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! I'll have to look into that wheel for when I am over at Jason's shop. I only have a small compressor that doesn't keep up with air tools so this is all with two 4 1/2" grinders. One with a twisted wire cup for the curved areas and to knock off things like the leftover adhesive from the side moldings/the rust bubbles. Then I use the paint removal disc (looks like corral) on all the flatter/larger surfaces. That takes the paint off instantly and from what I've read does not damage the metal at all. It takes the paint off almost instantly all the way to bare metal. Like I was saying the door and both sides took me about 2 1/2 hours with a worn down paint removal disc. Hoping it doesn't take me 25hrs total __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-14-2011, 03:06 PM	#172
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! ive used both the wire wheels and the paint discs. got mine at autozone made by 3m. worked quite well. where you getting yours? __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

03-14-2011, 04:49 PM	#173
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Fleet Big Block build! Got the wire wheels from harbour freight in a pack, and got the paint removal discs online from an industrial supply place (can't remember the name now) __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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