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Daze57 · 05-09-2013, 12:48 PM

great start !!! have a great time building it - we are all here to help out if you have questions

**Denee007** · 05-09-2013, 02:24 PM

Congratulations!!!
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SCHRUMGMC · 05-09-2013, 02:31 PM

Awesome project build man, looks pretty much like mine

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-09-2013, 04:20 PM

Looks good Rick. What the short version of why you couldn't title it, then you could?

I'm working on my speaker hole repairs today. I got the passenger door patches welded in. One of the patches left two gaps I'll have to "bridge" somehow. Of course this had to be after I welded in the first patch successfully thereby eliminating my ability to get my arm in there with a copper backer! I may have to make something out of a long, flatten piece of copper pipe.

Oh, and due to me being an IDIOT! I realized after I'd welded in the patches that I forgot to turn on my gas! What a bonehead, huh? Learning, learning !
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**Denee007** · 05-09-2013, 04:26 PM

I've never done that!

not!

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Looks good Rick. What the short version of why you couldn't title it, then you could?

Oh, and due to me being an IDIOT! I realized after I'd welded in the patches that I forgot to turn on my gas! What a bonehead, huh? Learning, learning !
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-09-2013, 04:27 PM

I know, and I'm not even blonde! (Externally, ha ha)
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**rgunlock** · 05-09-2013, 04:48 PM

Thanks Daze, Denee, Dan and Schrum. Dan, I'm almost embarrassed to say. First truck was supposed to have a title, but PO couldn't find it at home and said he'd have to check his storage unit. I was dumb and trusted him, but he never produced. Then I discovered there was no VIN plate for me to even get a bonded title. Live and learn... I just bought the pictured truck yesterday. At least I've got two trucks worth of parts to work with!

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-09-2013, 07:22 PM

It started raining this afternoon so I had to shut down before I was totally done. But I managed to do final fitting/grinding on the passenger side speaker holes.

That's not a burn through on the upper left it's a burn mark of a bit of paint that was too close.

Threw some primer on it just to keep it from flash rusting until I get back to it tomorrow - I hope!

QUESTION:

Do most of you guys and girls weld all the spots in and then grind everything down smooth? Or do you put in a few tacks, grind, tack some more, etc?

I ground them all at the end and thought too much heat built up. In this case, I could NOT reach behind to hammer & dolly as I went.

mknittle · 05-09-2013, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

It started raining this afternoon so I had to shut down before I was totally done. But I managed to do final fitting/grinding on the passenger side speaker holes.

That's not a burn through on the upper left it's a burn mark of a bit of paint that was too close.

Threw some primer on it just to keep it from flash rusting until I get back to it tomorrow - I hope!

QUESTION:

Do most of you guys and girls weld all the spots in and then grind everything down smooth? Or do you put in a few tacks, grind, tack some more, etc?

I ground them all at the end and thought too much heat built up. In this case, I could NOT reach behind to hammer & dolly as I went.

I pretty much what you did then if there are any pin holes I fill them.

Looks good Dan

real good for a first project of that type.The contoured panel isn't the easiest to start off with.

Rude Dude · 05-09-2013, 07:54 PM

I would put some body filler, block sand and call it done

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-09-2013, 06:52 PM

Ugh, that sucks. Oh well, you're looking on the bright side - always a good thing. Have you got any of those parts you're missing on the 1st truck? Those rear fenders, hood, any kind of drivetrain?

**rgunlock** · 05-09-2013, 07:04 PM

I've pretty much got all the body parts needed, and will end up with a bunch of extras. I'd already aquired and rebuilt most of the drivetrain other than engine. I've got a couple 350's, but not sure yet whether I'll rebuild one of those or go a different direction. Both trucks were pretty much stripped to a shell, but this one came with a guage cluster i might be able to restore, and an original seat frame with springs that might also be restored and upholstered. Still missing a lot of interior parts though.

mknittle · 05-09-2013, 08:09 PM

I got a 200r4 transmission that I am thinking about using for my 52. the best part is it is free.

all I have to do is take it out.
I also rounded up my 20 some year old B&M Mega shifter that has never been used. I will have to buy a plastic indicator window for the overdrive trans and maybe a taller shroud so I can raise the shifter a bit. that is if I don't change my mind again

And my gave me some DOM tube and urethane spring bushings that will work good for my motor mounts.

**Denee007** · 05-09-2013, 09:22 PM

Way to go Dan! Looking good!

no, GREAT!

lazypineapple · 05-10-2013, 06:37 AM

I started installing A/C kit
Going with the Gen VI universal Kit
I took the rear bracket flipped it upside down and put a bend in it to attach to dash.
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fabguy · 05-10-2013, 07:22 AM

Installed my front fenders and there is good clearance to tires when I deflate the airbags, installed fender seals / welting, and inner fender wells. Next is the radiator support, driveshaft, cross bed sills, drill for electrical stub outs and measure for shocks. Gonna be a busy weekend.
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focusedontheprize · 05-10-2013, 07:52 AM

Ordered my wheels from Wheels Vintiques. Really helpful guys.

Coach529 · 05-10-2013, 08:05 AM

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Ordered my wheels from Wheels Vintiques. Really helpful guys.

What did ya order??

Bierkan · 05-10-2013, 11:27 PM

De-flamed my fenders.

Black truck, red wheels, ugly green flames. Seriously, the pictures make them look good, but in person they were hideous.

A little water and block sanding and the fenders getting closer to repaint.

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Clarance J · 05-12-2013, 12:08 AM

Reinstalled the rear shock upper mount and shocks. That was on Wednesday. But today I took Clarance J out on the street for the first time since Sept 1994. YAHOO! One step closer.

focusedontheprize · 05-13-2013, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Coach529

What did ya order??

**Dan in Pasadena** · 05-13-2013, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by focusedontheprize

Absolutely beautiful! Congrats.
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mknittle · 05-10-2013, 07:35 PM

I made one and a half parts for my motor mounts. I has doing fine until the regulator on the mig decided to die

And naturally after the welding supply closed for the weekend!

Daze57 · 05-12-2013, 12:17 AM

clarence j

congrats on gettin it runnin and drivin - i know what its like to have it down a while - my 57 has been down since 94 also kudos to you sir !

Clarance J · 05-12-2013, 12:31 AM

Thanks Daze57. I don't have to tell you how much fun that was. I didn't go far, but I did go. He's been down way to long. Had some loose fenders (all four) but I just had to take a short drive just to break the ice so to speak. On with the wrenching.

05-09-2013, 12:48 PM	#1
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? great start !!! have a great time building it - we are all here to help out if you have questions

05-09-2013, 02:24 PM	#2
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Congratulations!!! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

05-09-2013, 02:31 PM	#3
SCHRUMGMC Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,989	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Awesome project build man, looks pretty much like mine __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra 1959 GMC 100

05-09-2013, 04:20 PM	#4
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Looks good Rick. What the short version of why you couldn't title it, then you could? I'm working on my speaker hole repairs today. I got the passenger door patches welded in. One of the patches left two gaps I'll have to "bridge" somehow. Of course this had to be after I welded in the first patch successfully thereby eliminating my ability to get my arm in there with a copper backer! I may have to make something out of a long, flatten piece of copper pipe. Oh, and due to me being an IDIOT! I realized after I'd welded in the patches that I forgot to turn on my gas! What a bonehead, huh? Learning, learning ! Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2013, 04:27 PM	#6
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I know, and I'm not even blonde! (Externally, ha ha) Posted via Mobile Device

05-09-2013, 04:48 PM	#7
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks Daze, Denee, Dan and Schrum. Dan, I'm almost embarrassed to say. First truck was supposed to have a title, but PO couldn't find it at home and said he'd have to check his storage unit. I was dumb and trusted him, but he never produced. Then I discovered there was no VIN plate for me to even get a bonded title. Live and learn... I just bought the pictured truck yesterday. At least I've got two trucks worth of parts to work with! __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

05-09-2013, 07:22 PM	#8
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? It started raining this afternoon so I had to shut down before I was totally done. But I managed to do final fitting/grinding on the passenger side speaker holes. That's not a burn through on the upper left it's a burn mark of a bit of paint that was too close. Threw some primer on it just to keep it from flash rusting until I get back to it tomorrow - I hope! QUESTION: Do most of you guys and girls weld all the spots in and then grind everything down smooth? Or do you put in a few tacks, grind, tack some more, etc? I ground them all at the end and thought too much heat built up. In this case, I could NOT reach behind to hammer & dolly as I went. Last edited by Dan in Pasadena; 05-09-2013 at 07:28 PM.

05-09-2013, 07:54 PM	#10
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I would put some body filler, block sand and call it done __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=436442

05-09-2013, 06:52 PM	#11
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,336	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Ugh, that sucks. Oh well, you're looking on the bright side - always a good thing. Have you got any of those parts you're missing on the 1st truck? Those rear fenders, hood, any kind of drivetrain?

05-09-2013, 07:04 PM	#12
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I've pretty much got all the body parts needed, and will end up with a bunch of extras. I'd already aquired and rebuilt most of the drivetrain other than engine. I've got a couple 350's, but not sure yet whether I'll rebuild one of those or go a different direction. Both trucks were pretty much stripped to a shell, but this one came with a guage cluster i might be able to restore, and an original seat frame with springs that might also be restored and upholstered. Still missing a lot of interior parts though. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

05-09-2013, 08:09 PM	#13
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I got a 200r4 transmission that I am thinking about using for my 52. the best part is it is free. all I have to do is take it out. I also rounded up my 20 some year old B&M Mega shifter that has never been used. I will have to buy a plastic indicator window for the overdrive trans and maybe a taller shroud so I can raise the shifter a bit. that is if I don't change my mind again And my gave me some DOM tube and urethane spring bushings that will work good for my motor mounts. __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

05-09-2013, 09:22 PM	#14
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Way to go Dan! Looking good! no, GREAT! __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

05-10-2013, 06:37 AM	#15
lazypineapple Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Granbury ,TX Posts: 268	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I started installing A/C kit Going with the Gen VI universal Kit I took the rear bracket flipped it upside down and put a bend in it to attach to dash. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images

05-10-2013, 07:22 AM	#16
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Installed my front fenders and there is good clearance to tires when I deflate the airbags, installed fender seals / welting, and inner fender wells. Next is the radiator support, driveshaft, cross bed sills, drill for electrical stub outs and measure for shocks. Gonna be a busy weekend. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

05-10-2013, 07:52 AM	#17
focusedontheprize Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: CA Posts: 846	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Ordered my wheels from Wheels Vintiques. Really helpful guys. __________________ "Dixie" - 1988 Chevrolet V30 CC DRW "3+3" \| 7.4L 454 (L19) \| TH400 \| 4" lift \| 35"s "Lucille" - 1949 Chevrolet 3100 (on hold)



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05-10-2013, 11:27 PM	#19
Bierkan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sumner, IA Posts: 213	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? De-flamed my fenders. Black truck, red wheels, ugly green flames. Seriously, the pictures make them look good, but in person they were hideous. A little water and block sanding and the fenders getting closer to repaint. __________________ James "Bierkan" Vierkant 1950 3100 on a 1972 C10 Chassis Truck Blog Motorcycle Blog

05-12-2013, 12:08 AM	#20
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 473	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Reinstalled the rear shock upper mount and shocks. That was on Wednesday. But today I took Clarance J out on the street for the first time since Sept 1994. YAHOO! One step closer. Attached Images __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

05-10-2013, 07:35 PM	#23
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? I made one and a half parts for my motor mounts. I has doing fine until the regulator on the mig decided to die And naturally after the welding supply closed for the weekend! __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

05-12-2013, 12:17 AM	#24
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? clarence j congrats on gettin it runnin and drivin - i know what its like to have it down a while - my 57 has been down since 94 also kudos to you sir !

05-12-2013, 12:31 AM	#25
Clarance J Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Grants Pass Oregon Posts: 473	Re: What Did You Do With Your Truck Today ? Thanks Daze57. I don't have to tell you how much fun that was. I didn't go far, but I did go. He's been down way to long. Had some loose fenders (all four) but I just had to take a short drive just to break the ice so to speak. On with the wrenching. __________________ You have to have patiences or you'll be one.

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