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[RustenPaines]

The valence was discussed again. The wipers and valence vents will be removed. A cowl will be installed on the valence up to the front window. Both the back edges of the hood cowl and valence cowl will have the same angle. My big and bulky 69.

[RustenPaines]

Took a look at the rear bumper progress. Pretty snazzy. Rear bumper has been sucked in 1.5 inches and the rear quarter body has been dropped. Moving the body line smoothly from the bottom of the rear bumper to the wheel well opening. The bumper corners had been trimmed and rounded. John said next he was going to box the rear quarter behind the rear bumper to finish it off. Sometimes all I want to say it stop! Paint it! So I can drive it.

Im planning on doing more driving then showing, what do you guys suggest:

1. Paint the frame or powder coat?

2. Fill in the bolt holes on the frame or not.

I only plan on attending the Portland Roadster show in hopes of getting invited to the Salem Roadster show. Some local shows might come up but more then likely it will be in the parking lot taking up 2 spots.

[BuiltwithIvy]

Originally Posted by RustenPaines

Im planning on doing more driving then showing, what do you guys suggest:

1. Paint the frame or powder coat?

2. Fill in the bolt holes on the frame or not.

I would paint if your going to drive it around, if you ever get any type of ding, repair is the easiest

[JRE]

Powder coat with a clear powder coat over the top. the finish will be bullet proof. I've done all my show cars that way and was able to drive and enjoy them with very little cleaning and no touch up to the powder coat

[FRENCHBLUE72]

I myself welded up all the frame holes...

[RustenPaines]

Thanks guys. Frenchblue, but is it worth it?
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[67c10rustbuket]

Wow nice "shop truck" er show truck.... they always get out of hand don't they. I love the 8" of useable bed, that's plenty of room for hauling beer. awesome build and great looking Nova aslo!

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by 67c10rustbuket

Wow nice "shop truck" er show truck.... they always get out of hand don't they. I love the 8" of useable bed, that's plenty of room for hauling beer. awesome build and great looking Nova aslo!

That's all you need in life, 8"s! LoL

It's funny how things change.
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[RustenPaines]

Today they sent me a picture of the finished bumper and pocket. Very nice. Ill have to get some pictures next week. It has been very busy at work this week.

[JRE]

Awsome can't wait to see it. When i go back to work next month and give myself a $7 a hr raise i'm going to have them do some work on my 67

[RustenPaines]

I cannot believe it is almost a year since this thing went to the shop. How time flys. Well one more year should do it I suppose!

[JRE]

lol yea the last car I did took 6 yrs. so 2 yrs isn't to bad. Plus the reward will be well worth the wait.

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by JRE

lol yea the last car I did took 6 yrs. so 2 yrs isn't to bad. Plus the reward will be well worth the wait.

Six years! That is about the time I have in my Nova so far. Alot of $$ in performance and go parts but no body work yet. Atleast it drives.

[JRE]

Yea I did everything but the interior by myself it was a 1962 VW rag top bug. Underside was as shinny as the top side. Won it's class at the 2000 Portland Roadster Show

[67cheby]

8 years on mine so far ! Luv me some Vw also !
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[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by JRE

Yea I did everything but the interior by myself it was a 1962 VW rag top bug. Underside was as shinny as the top side. Won it's class at the 2000 Portland Roadster Show

If you won it was worth it!

Originally Posted by 67cheby

8 years on mine so far ! Luv me some Vw also !
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Time was not on my side with this one. But wow eight years! No wonder dhy your on 1340ish pages! Keep Going Mike

[67cheby]

LOL...yep , but it is coming to a close !! it will be done this year !!

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

LOL...yep , but it is coming to a close !! it will be done this year !!

So whats your post count today? LOL

New pics lets see whats going on!
Instrument Cluster

Looks like a stock bumper!

Sucked in and body work roughed in around it.


The top of the bumper needs a little more filler panel to seal the deal.

I cannot decide if I like this or if it needs to have more of a straight line down the end of the bumper.

[RustenPaines]

We discussed filling the frame bolt holes. It was decided to only fill the holes that can be seen through the wheel wells. Cheep but hey some things are just over the top.
I also heard rumors of starting the fuel filler in hte driver side rear tail light.

At this point I would like to say " This is only a shop truck that the shop will NEVER and I mean NEVER drive". LOL

[RustenPaines]

Is rubber lining the bottom of the entire truck a bad thing? There is no plan for dispaly mirrors, its a driver/cruiser.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by RustenPaines

Is rubber lining the bottom of the entire truck a bad thing? There is no plan for dispaly mirrors, its a driver/cruiser.

I don't think it is. It will help reduce road noise and keep rocks from removing paint and such will cause rust later. I under coated my cab and plan to spray a liner on my bed floor too. By the way, your bumper mod looks sweet!

[67cheby]

Bumper looks Amazing !
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[mud.man.rj]

That is a nice touch on the bumper tuck, makes me want to dump my Rollpan and go back to a bumper. Anybody have any idea on a rear tailight fuel fill, it would be nicer than the spout coming out of my rear wheel well.

[RustenPaines]

Originally Posted by 67cheby

Bumper looks Amazing !
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Thank you - still deciding on the side profile. It seems off.

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I don't think it is. It will help reduce road noise and keep rocks from removing paint and such will cause rust later. I under coated my cab and plan to spray a liner on my bed floor too. By the way, your bumper mod looks sweet!

Thank you!

Originally Posted by mud.man.rj

That is a nice touch on the bumper tuck, makes me want to dump my Rollpan and go back to a bumper. Anybody have any idea on a rear tailight fuel fill, it would be nicer than the spout coming out of my rear wheel well.

It has been done a couple times.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...fuel+tank+door

[67c10rustbuket]

Looking good, I like the welded gate and the bumper mod, dont see that bumper mod every day. Is that a whole tailgate or did you cut the skin off and just weld it in ? If it is a whole gate are they going to weld the upright seams on the inside of the bed too ? keep on pluggin away and you'll be hauling parts in that "work truck" soon.