Greg65 build thread

[Hart_Rod]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Now that the cat is out of the bag. Greg has brought his cab and some front end pieces for me to get started on. Thanks Greg, for believing in me!! We really enjoyed your family coming up today.

Sweet! More progress coming soon!!!!

[Hart_Rod]

HHMMMMM that tailgate looks familiar......

[greg65]

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

HHMMMMM that tailgate looks familiar......

Yeah I put a little wax on it and the put it on the bed. I dont think I could have found a better original piece. Now to figure out if the color is fawn or saddle.

[flips72]

rest easy, its in great hands, i wish i could have afforded to let alan done mine, he's the man.

[greg65]

Originally Posted by flips72

rest easy, its in great hands, i wish i could have afforded to let alan done mine, he's the man.

I was going through your build and your truck turned out great. Would not change a thing. Very nice truck.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by greg65

My family had a great time as well Alan. Your talent speaks for it self. As many times as I have seen your truck it is still flawless. Great work.

Thanks Greg!!

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Sweet! More progress coming soon!!!!

The grinder should be fired up pretty soon.

Originally Posted by greg65

Here are a few pictures on the way to Alan's yesterday. Also thanks to my daughter (Jordan) for taking the pictures.

Cool pics!!

Originally Posted by flips72

rest easy, its in great hands, i wish i could have afforded to let alan done mine, he's the man.

Thanks Buddy!! I will do my best.

The plan was to take it straight to the sand blaster until further inspection. I thought it would be best too fit the doors and make sure the rockers are where they need to be and the door shuts with the weatherstrip installed. Then take care of a few other things, then take it and get it blasted.

With that said I need to move my 65 out of the shop and into the basement, so I can get busy on this one. No progress tonight, I hope to have the move handled tomorrow.

[Alan's Classic]

I forgot how to get the youtube link to work correctly. I've been trying evrything, just haven't found the right way yet.

[Alan's Classic]

I got it (linking a youtube video), it's got to be a little easier than the way I did it.

[198plus]

This is a great idea Alan, now just set your tripod up and video the whole how too for everyone

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by 198plus

This is a great idea Alan, now just set your tripod up and video the whole how too for everyone

Worked a little tonight on the gaps.. I ground the high spots down so the gap wouldn't be so lumpy. They aren't perfectly even, but I don't want to burn up too much time. I want them to look good at a quick glance. With all the different colors it's hard to tell exactly what they look like. Once it blasted and primed one color, it will look better in pics. The last pic shows a place I ground thru. There are a few of these places that will need to be weld and ground again.

Worked on the back panel grinding on previous repairs and knocking dents out. I will have to weld all the pin holes up on the previous repairs.

[daverod]

Nice pics. Always wondered how best to do that.

[greg65]

A few Christmas goodies for the truck from the wife and kids. My tri plus fenders also arrived today also.
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[Alan's Classic]

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[Alan's Classic]

With the holidays almost behind us it's time to kick things into gear. I'll be back on it soon. Trying to put out a few fires (figuratively) on the mustang.

[Alan's Classic]

Greg brought the new fenders over today. We got to discuss a few things in person and I have a better game plan now. The repop fenders have a few issues to deal with. No lower hole for the headlight mount panel on either fender, the gap was inconsistant along the front edge of the fender along with not being flush at the edge at the top, and the top flange is bent up at the back edge and is welded that way.

I started doing some carving on the cab today.

Greg, I can't remember the name on these fenders. Were they Key parts or Triplus?

[greg65]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

Greg brought the new fenders over today. We got to discuss a few things in person and I have a better game plan now. The repop fenders have a few issues to deal with. No lower hole for the headlight mount panel on either fender, the gap was inconsistant along the front edge of the fender along with not being flush at the edge at the top, and the top flange is bent up at the back edge and is welded that way.

I started doing some carving on the cab today.

Greg, I can't remember the name on these fenders. Were they Key parts or Triplus?

The fenders came in tri plus boxes and also have tri plus stickers on the inside of the fenders. Really enjoyed talking to you today.
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[Captainfab]

That is typical of the one Tri Plus fender that I have, and all the others I have seen. You would think the guys in China would figure out that it isn't right and do something about it. But I guess they figure as long as everyone keeps buying them, why change.

As far as I know KeyParts and Tri Plus are basically the same company. Member Tim Christian here on the forum is involved in those companies.

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by greg65

The fenders came in tri plus boxes and also have tri plus stickers on the inside of the fenders. Really enjoyed talking to you today.
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Thanks Greg!!, sorry I had to cut the visit short.

Originally Posted by Captainfab

That is typical of the one Tri Plus fender that I have, and all the others I have seen. You would think the guys in China would figure out that it isn't right and do something about it. But I guess they figure as long as everyone keeps buying them, why change.

As far as I know KeyParts and Tri Plus are basically the same company. Member Tim Christian here on the forum is involved in those companies.

Yeah, you'd think they would fix the problems. Thanks for the input.

Started welding up the holes in the firewall. This my process of making filler panels. I use the stud to hold on to it. A magnet will work, but if the magnet is strong and close to the weld puddle, it will draw the puddle to the magnet. that has been my experience. So that's why I opted for the stud.

[chad64chevy]

greg who did you order the fenders from? and Alan what are you going to do to fix them? im wondering cause im thinking of buying a set of repop fenders or finding a really good 'rust free' orginal pair, when income tax time comes! i plan on filling in the seam anyways so that gap i'm not to worried about! how do the fit at the bottom with the rocker?? sorry for so many question, but just wondering

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by shortbed70

Man I wish there was a truck guy close to me that wanted help so I could work on another truck... Nice work guys..
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They will come. The board has been good to me, and I also meet people thru craigslist when I sell parts. I meet Ronnie that way and a few others. People buying parts usually need help with the body side of it.

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

greg who did you order the fenders from? and Alan what are you going to do to fix them? im wondering cause im thinking of buying a set of repop fenders or finding a really good 'rust free' orginal pair, when income tax time comes! i plan on filling in the seam anyways so that gap i'm not to worried about! how do the fit at the bottom with the rocker?? sorry for so many question, but just wondering

Not sure what I will do until I get to the point of bolting them up. We will both learn when I get there. They dont' fit well at the rocker either. The problem is the rocker is installed too high. Don't worry about the questions, that's why were here.

I believe I have the holes welded up on the firewall, except for the holes I cut in it today.

Since this is my 3rd cab I've worked on. I have a new plan from here on. Before blasting the cab I will cut out all the rust holes back to good metal. Label the pieces identifying where they came from and save for patterns. Then have the cab blasted. Remember to brace the cab prior to removing the structural pieces.

[Alan's Classic]

I welded up all the unneeded holes on the outside of the passenger door.

Welded up the holes below the right side of the windshield. The metal was thin from rust. I kept blowing a hole until I reached solid metal.

Also welded the edge of the door where I ground thru getting the gap.

[greg65]

Originally Posted by chad64chevy

greg who did you order the fenders from? and Alan what are you going to do to fix them? im wondering cause im thinking of buying a set of repop fenders or finding a really good 'rust free' orginal pair, when income tax time comes! i plan on filling in the seam anyways so that gap i'm not to worried about! how do the fit at the bottom with the rocker?? sorry for so many question, but just wondering

Chad the fenders were purchased from CPI Truck Parts in Roanoke Al. but we're shipped from Key Parts in Va. I think Alan handled the other area better than I could have. If you have any other questions I will try to help all I can.
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[flips72]

comin right along, i will bet your allready getting excited wont be long and you will be headed down the road wiyh the tunes on and the wind blowing through your hair feeling like a teenager

[greg65]

Originally Posted by flips72

comin right along, i will bet your allready getting excited wont be long and you will be headed down the road wiyh the tunes on and the wind blowing through your hair feeling like a teenager

Yeah I we be real excited after the first coat of paint is sprayed. I know it is a ways off but Alan is doing an amazing job. After hearing the door close sure brought back some memories of driving the truck as a teenager. Remembering driving on Alabama country roads with my wife. Good times. Give me a heads up the next time you go to the Calhoun track. I would love to meet you and see your truck going down the track.

[Alan's Classic]

X2 on the Calhoun track.
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