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Keith Seymore · 07-29-2009, 09:51 AM

Thanks, Dennis.

Yes - cab and front clip remained on the chassis. The fuel tank (and shield) caught the most overspray (pretty much full blast), in the vicinity of the cab corner. Across the back of the cab and the front bumper brackets caught just a little bit; very little inside the wheel houses. I wasn't too concerned because I knew I was going to hit them with chassis black when done, anyway.

I recommend you do the interior and door jambs first (before exterior paint), because it is easier to mask off. I didn't get it done in time but - on the other hand - I now know what (exterior) color I need to match on the interior and jambs. I don't foresee any problem if you were to do the firewall and floorboards before exterior paint.

K

menace121978 · 07-29-2009, 09:57 AM

thanks for the input keith!

menace121978 · 07-29-2009, 10:02 AM

rough way to go... try doing a fully assembled cab w/ 1 other guy and a wife!!

SBTork · 07-29-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

rough way to go... try doing a fully assembled cab w/ 1 other guy and a wife!!

That does not sound fun.

Right on Keith, you're doing an awesome job. I know it's just going to be a nice driver but im still impressed with it.

menace121978 · 07-29-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Stud Welder, Harbor Freight sells a nice one good for the home repair guy.

thanks s10fan i couldnt think of the correct name to save my life!

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Originally Posted by SBTork

That does not sound fun.

Right on Keith, you're doing an awesome job. I know it's just going to be a nice driver but im still impressed with it.

X2 on keiths build!

tork, it didnt go very well... we got it to the back tires and i seriously thought that my fingers were cut off from the sheet metal!

SBTork · 07-29-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

X2 on keiths build!

tork, it didnt go very well... we got it to the back tires and i seriously thought that my fingers were cut off from the sheet metal!

I think you made it further than I would've

lowchevytrucks8503 · 07-29-2009, 10:45 PM

Nice truck. I'm always happy to see another box being put back together.
I have a question and I may be in the wrong spot, but is there anyway to figure out the old MSRP or get another sticker for the glove box????

menace121978 · 07-29-2009, 10:34 AM

there is also a gun that welds a rivit type head to the sheet metal then attach a slide hammer for the pull. leave all the rivits on until the end and grind them off w/ no holes. just a heads up...

Keith Seymore · 07-29-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

there is also a gun that welds a rivit type head to the sheet metal then attach a slide hammer for the pull. leave all the rivits on until the end and grind them off w/ no holes. just a heads up...

I think that's how the body shop fixed my doors (judging by the little weld spots that you can see from inside the door).

K

S10Fan · 07-29-2009, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

there is also a gun that welds a rivit type head to the sheet metal then attach a slide hammer for the pull. leave all the rivits on until the end and grind them off w/ no holes. just a heads up...

Stud Welder, Harbor Freight sells a nice one good for the home repair guy.

Tofuball · 07-30-2009, 04:31 PM

I've got one that was made in your plant in 75. It's a rusty clunker, still runs good though, thanks

3r!c84 · 08-03-2009, 08:26 PM

any updates?

Keith Seymore · 08-04-2009, 06:03 AM

Yes, in fact: I stopped by the paint shop last night and the box is done. I will grab it on the way home tonight, so look for a flurry of activity over the next few days!

K

JohnC · 08-04-2009, 07:43 AM

Sweet

bumslie75 · 08-04-2009, 08:18 AM

Cant wait to see it

3r!c84 · 08-04-2009, 12:31 PM

cant wait

moneyeater · 08-05-2009, 10:17 AM

She looks beautifull and its great to use the truck as the hauler for her own parts especially with that nice wooden stand you made to get the bed moved around!
I have one with wheels on it made from square tubing.That is so helpfull and mine is a longbox!
The use of the hoist is another good idea as i see it because my buddy and me had a hard time to put the box back on!
Very nice work!
Volker

menace121978 · 08-05-2009, 11:03 AM

truck sure is looking good Keith! very nice job buddy! btw i need to build a bed holder like that soon...

Keith Seymore · 08-05-2009, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by menace121978

truck sure is looking good Keith! very nice job buddy! btw i need to build a bed holder like that soon...

Dennis - if you were closer you could have mine...

LOL-

I made it because I didn't want the box sitting down on the ground on the boxsides; the area under the pencil braces was rusted out and I was afraid it would bend the flange on the bottom.

I made that one exclusively out of scrap wood that was laying around; the uprights are 4x4 cut two feet long, then the box was lag bolted to the ends through the box bolt holes. I added the horizontal braces to give it some stability.

At that point I started to winch it up on the trailer and that's when I realized the legs were too narrow to fit on the skids (it's an open center trailer)...

so I quickly added those crosscar 2x4's at the bottom.

It worked out well; I could slide it/wheel it around at will, it put the box at a nice height for working on it and the guys in the paint shop seemed to appreciate it.

K

menace121978 · 08-05-2009, 11:28 AM

thanks Keith. if theres no patent on that baby i'll use your same measurements when i build mine... i'm pretty sure i have some scrap wood around here

bumslie75 · 08-06-2009, 10:13 PM

That looks amazing like it just rolled off the show room floor Great job Ken.
What are your plans with the tail gate are you going to put the skin on it

3r!c84 · 08-06-2009, 10:39 PM

whats up with the tire in the bed?

Keith Seymore · 08-07-2009, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bumslie75

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What are your plans with the tail gate are you going to put the skin on it

Missed your question earlier:

Nope - what you see is what you get. I need to put the chrome trim back on, I was going to freshen up the original Fuel Injection badge (more on that later) and I have ordered the CHEVROLET decal set. I figured I could just install it over the smooth portion (where the embossed letters were originally) and nobody but you and I would notice...

K

bumslie75 · 08-06-2009, 11:21 PM

It was an option on some trucks insted of having an under mount you could get it in the bed

3r!c84 · 08-06-2009, 11:40 PM

oh cool.the guy that had mine tuck out all the under tire carryer holders
so its just laying in the bed

07-29-2009, 09:51 AM	#1
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,175	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Thanks, Dennis. Yes - cab and front clip remained on the chassis. The fuel tank (and shield) caught the most overspray (pretty much full blast), in the vicinity of the cab corner. Across the back of the cab and the front bumper brackets caught just a little bit; very little inside the wheel houses. I wasn't too concerned because I knew I was going to hit them with chassis black when done, anyway. I recommend you do the interior and door jambs first (before exterior paint), because it is easier to mask off. I didn't get it done in time but - on the other hand - I now know what (exterior) color I need to match on the interior and jambs. I don't foresee any problem if you were to do the firewall and floorboards before exterior paint. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

07-29-2009, 09:57 AM	#2
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy thanks for the input keith! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-29-2009, 10:02 AM	#3
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy rough way to go... try doing a fully assembled cab w/ 1 other guy and a wife!! __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-29-2009, 10:45 PM	#7
lowchevytrucks8503 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita Falls,TX Posts: 60	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Nice truck. I'm always happy to see another box being put back together. I have a question and I may be in the wrong spot, but is there anyway to figure out the old MSRP or get another sticker for the glove box????

07-29-2009, 10:34 AM	#8
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy there is also a gun that welds a rivit type head to the sheet metal then attach a slide hammer for the pull. leave all the rivits on until the end and grind them off w/ no holes. just a heads up... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

07-30-2009, 04:31 PM	#11
Tofuball Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 12	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy I've got one that was made in your plant in 75. It's a rusty clunker, still runs good though, thanks

08-03-2009, 08:26 PM	#12
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy any updates? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-04-2009, 06:03 AM	#13
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,175	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Yes, in fact: I stopped by the paint shop last night and the box is done. I will grab it on the way home tonight, so look for a flurry of activity over the next few days! K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

08-04-2009, 07:43 AM	#14
JohnC Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 7,461	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Sweet

08-04-2009, 08:18 AM	#15
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy Cant wait to see it __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

08-04-2009, 12:31 PM	#16
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy cant wait __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-05-2009, 10:17 AM	#17
moneyeater Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Northern Germany,near Bremen Posts: 684	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy She looks beautifull and its great to use the truck as the hauler for her own parts especially with that nice wooden stand you made to get the bed moved around! I have one with wheels on it made from square tubing.That is so helpfull and mine is a longbox! The use of the hoist is another good idea as i see it because my buddy and me had a hard time to put the box back on! Very nice work! Volker __________________ My little US vehicle parts business: http://www.thegearheaddepot.com/ Come have a look! ´81 GMC C 10, Spanish Red

08-05-2009, 11:03 AM	#18
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy truck sure is looking good Keith! very nice job buddy! btw i need to build a bed holder like that soon... __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-05-2009, 11:28 AM	#20
menace121978 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: orangevale, ca Posts: 3,626	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy thanks Keith. if theres no patent on that baby i'll use your same measurements when i build mine... i'm pretty sure i have some scrap wood around here __________________ "Dennis the Menace" 1978 Silverado (2wd, 1/2 ton, short bed)complete nut & bolt frame off restomod LQ9/4L80E MY LS SWAP/FRAME OFF BUILD BOOK 2006 TBSS way too much to list

08-06-2009, 10:13 PM	#21
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy That looks amazing like it just rolled off the show room floor Great job Ken. What are your plans with the tail gate are you going to put the skin on it __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."



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08-06-2009, 10:39 PM	#22
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy whats up with the tire in the bed? __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

08-06-2009, 11:21 PM	#24
bumslie75 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Reedley Ca Posts: 360	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy It was an option on some trucks insted of having an under mount you could get it in the bed __________________ "There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die."

08-06-2009, 11:40 PM	#25
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: Intro from an old Assembly Plant guy oh cool.the guy that had mine tuck out all the under tire carryer holders so its just laying in the bed __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

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