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Bentblazer · 09-07-2011, 08:14 AM

Hey Keith, I got tired of having all my friends do my welding for me (usuallly free and because of my inexperience) one of them let me borrow one of his welders and I decided to teach my self. My blazer was the learning platform. Wouldn't be without one now. Dont have to wait on some else to do it on their time frame and enjoy doing it myself, and there not really that expensive. Give it a try!

bguild · 09-07-2011, 09:53 AM

From a rookie.. Its really pretty easy.. I am going to tackle my rockers, floor and cab supports this winter. If you want to come up for a weekend and help and learn let me know. However I am not sure I am doing it right myself.. i am just learning as I go. Also the cab roof thing should be a fun weekend too.. I am waiting to tear into that until I can move my gas tank to the rear of the truck away from all the heat. Just get a little miller for a few hundred bucks like I did.. Its plenty for sheetmetal. I actually might sell you mine someday when i step up to a larger one.

**lolife99** · 09-07-2011, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by STP67-72

Hey Keith
Just like Mcbassin said, if you were closer i would fix your rockers. Buy you a Good little 110 mig and start playing on some project. Heck put a rocker on one of your parts trucks for practice???? Nobody wanted to install rockers around here, so i had to figure it out. Im not a great welder, but damn good with a little grinder. Sell some of your parts LOL

Good luck

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Originally Posted by Bentblazer

Hey Keith, I got tired of having all my friends do my welding for me (usuallly free and because of my inexperience) one of them let me borrow one of his welders and I decided to teach my self. My blazer was the learning platform. Wouldn't be without one now. Dont have to wait on some else to do it on their time frame and enjoy doing it myself, and there not really that expensive. Give it a try!

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Originally Posted by bguild

From a rookie.. Its really pretty easy.. I am going to tackle my rockers, floor and cab supports this winter. If you want to come up for a weekend and help and learn let me know. However I am not sure I am doing it right myself.. i am just learning as I go. Also the cab roof thing should be a fun weekend too.. I am waiting to tear into that until I can move my gas tank to the rear of the truck away from all the heat. Just get a little miller for a few hundred bucks like I did.. Its plenty for sheetmetal. I actually might sell you mine someday when i step up to a larger one.

Thanks for all the replies.
I want to buy my own mig,... so I can practice this winter.
The blazer might not be one to practice on.
I need to replace the inner and outer rockers, and the panel between the rockers and the rear wheelwells.
But the big job is the rocker boxes.
The tub will have to be supported with proper door gaps,... while they are removed and replaced.
I have some flex when I take the roof off right now.
It screws with the door alignment, since the rocker boxes are so rusty.
So it's going to be a big job.
Plus I want it painted below the lower trim,... to match my faded original paint.
Right side door and fender also have a crease in them that I want repaired also.

I should probably leave it alone and just focus on Ginger.

bguild · 09-07-2011, 10:48 AM

Just come up and practice on my hooptie.

trenz68 · 09-10-2011, 07:02 AM

looks like a great project...love the steppers

crawdadfox · 09-20-2011, 09:09 AM

Did your camera stop working....or just you!

**lolife99** · 09-20-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by crawdadfox

Did your camera stop working....or just you!

Just me.
Ha.

lowdownstar · 09-20-2011, 07:40 PM

Hey Keith

Ginger is looking damm good my friend! I didn't even know you picked up the frame, and was working on the step side. Good for you Keith coming out really nice.

Ray

**lolife99** · 09-20-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

Hey Keith

Ginger is looking damm good my friend! I didn't even know you picked up the frame, and was working on the step side. Good for you Keith coming out really nice.
Ray

Thanks Ray.
I need to get back on it.

**67cheby** · 09-26-2011, 09:34 AM

Hey Keith, great meeting you this weekend and thanks for all of the Help !!!

**lolife99** · 09-26-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Hey Keith, great meeting you this weekend and thanks for all of the Help !!!

Great meeting you also.
I should have some project updates soon.

68 TT · 09-27-2011, 01:03 AM

Great project. Keep up the great work.

I just started working on a 69 stepside I just picked up that was someones failed project. Took me three trips to get all the parts home. Yours has given me some inspiration. Thanks.

Definitely buy a MIG that is capable of using cover gas and not just flux core. You really need the solid wire with separate cover gas to do clean sheet metal welds. Get some 0.023" / 0.024" wire and a Q-size C25 gas cylinder when you buy your welder.

Once you get your MIG just have a friend who can weld come over and give you a few pointers to get you started in the right direction. It will help you tremendously and get you up & running.

slammed427 · 09-27-2011, 01:58 AM

Mmm... Ginger. I've had a few different rides that color. Can't wait to see her rollin.

big_al_71 · 09-30-2011, 02:52 PM

Keith,
I really like what you have done so far. I have a question for you, what are the part numbers that you used for the willwood manual master cilynder and proportiaing valve?
Thanks
Al

gearys 5600 · 10-02-2011, 09:49 PM

LOOKIN GOOD !!! That should be one cool truck.

**lolife99** · 10-02-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gearys 5600

LOOKIN GOOD !!! That should be one cool truck.

Thanks.
I have a long way to go.

**lolife99** · 10-08-2011, 09:51 PM

Small update.
Started installing my Slosh Tubz this week.
I made a cardboard template and then transferred it to 24 ga. sheetmetal.
Installed my fender and threw on a 20" 338 just for this picture.
(I'm not using these wheels on this truck)

My left front fender has a small nasty dent that I need to work out.
It has the fenderwell opening teaked.
So I need to fix that before I can install the tub on the drivers side.

Sorry,... not much of an update.

n2billet · 10-08-2011, 09:56 PM

Holy Crap the truck looks good down on top of the 338's!

lowdownstar · 10-08-2011, 10:08 PM

I'm with keith on this one, looks really nice with those wheels! To me everything looks great.

Ray

**67cheby** · 10-08-2011, 10:18 PM

looking good, thanks for the nice sneak peek

mcbassin · 10-09-2011, 12:16 AM

Man Keith! that looks great! I have a home for the Boss rims if you need to get rid of them

I really like those tubs too.

**lolife99** · 10-09-2011, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by n2billet

Holy Crap the truck looks good down on top of the 338's!

Thanks.
I like the grey centered wheels with the bronze paint.
Just not these wheels.

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Originally Posted by lowdownstar

I'm with keith on this one, looks really nice with those wheels! To me everything looks great.

Ray

Thanks Ray.

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

looking good, thanks for the nice sneak peek

Not much of an update.
Still have a LOT to do,...

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Man Keith! that looks great! I have a home for the Boss rims if you need to get rid of them

I really like those tubs too.

I may have to take you up on that.
They will probably end up on my red '69 swb.
But I'll have to switch it to 5-lug first.

big_al_71 · 10-09-2011, 07:57 AM

Keith that stance looks amazing....Thanks for the information on the brake stuff.

70k52wd · 10-09-2011, 10:17 AM

Looks good. How do you like the slosh tubz?
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**N2TRUX** · 10-09-2011, 01:01 PM

Daang dude that looks sweet! Thats gotta set a fire under you to get her finished soon.

09-07-2011, 08:14 AM	#201
Bentblazer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rolla Mo. Posts: 667	Re: Project: Ginger Hey Keith, I got tired of having all my friends do my welding for me (usuallly free and because of my inexperience) one of them let me borrow one of his welders and I decided to teach my self. My blazer was the learning platform. Wouldn't be without one now. Dont have to wait on some else to do it on their time frame and enjoy doing it myself, and there not really that expensive. Give it a try! __________________ "85" Monte Carlo SS "71" K5 (SOLD) "64" Chevelle 1930 Chevy two door rat

09-07-2011, 09:53 AM	#202
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Project: Ginger From a rookie.. Its really pretty easy.. I am going to tackle my rockers, floor and cab supports this winter. If you want to come up for a weekend and help and learn let me know. However I am not sure I am doing it right myself.. i am just learning as I go. Also the cab roof thing should be a fun weekend too.. I am waiting to tear into that until I can move my gas tank to the rear of the truck away from all the heat. Just get a little miller for a few hundred bucks like I did.. Its plenty for sheetmetal. I actually might sell you mine someday when i step up to a larger one. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

09-07-2011, 10:48 AM	#204
bguild Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: kansas city mo Posts: 898	Re: Project: Ginger Just come up and practice on my hooptie. __________________ Project "Edna Marie"http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...74#post5998074 Toys: 2014 Dodge Ram 1967 SHORTBED

09-10-2011, 07:02 AM	#205
trenz68 Damage Inc Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Baytown Tx Posts: 336	Re: Project: Ginger looks like a great project...love the steppers __________________ 05 CC- magnacharged,LTs,Gt-2 cam,3.73s,tru-trac,tuned-sold 01 ECSB- caddy-clipped,22/24 intros,cammed,layin-frame 04 RCSB-joe gibbs clone,22in billets 68 stepper build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=332337

09-20-2011, 09:09 AM	#206
crawdadfox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Orleans Louisiana.....a great place to visit but you wouldn't want to live here!!! Posts: 883	Re: Project: Ginger Did your camera stop working....or just you! __________________ Down......with the sickness!!

09-20-2011, 07:40 PM	#208
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Project: Ginger Hey Keith Ginger is looking damm good my friend! I didn't even know you picked up the frame, and was working on the step side. Good for you Keith coming out really nice. Ray

09-26-2011, 09:34 AM	#210
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Ginger Hey Keith, great meeting you this weekend and thanks for all of the Help !!! __________________ 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

09-27-2011, 01:03 AM	#212
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: Project: Ginger Great project. Keep up the great work. I just started working on a 69 stepside I just picked up that was someones failed project. Took me three trips to get all the parts home. Yours has given me some inspiration. Thanks. Definitely buy a MIG that is capable of using cover gas and not just flux core. You really need the solid wire with separate cover gas to do clean sheet metal welds. Get some 0.023" / 0.024" wire and a Q-size C25 gas cylinder when you buy your welder. Once you get your MIG just have a friend who can weld come over and give you a few pointers to get you started in the right direction. It will help you tremendously and get you up & running. __________________ miSSed opportunity - ground up creation of an AWD 1994 454 SS that never was http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=795577 69 C10 shortbed stepside 400 small block - built like what a super sport truck could have been 69 K20 lwb TBI 350 4L60E NP208 14-bolt Dana-44 w/disc 68 Camaro SS / RS 500hp 439 inch roller cam big block 4L80E 79 Malibu TPI 350 4L60 w/ Z28 steering & sway bars

09-27-2011, 01:58 AM	#213
slammed427 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tempe, Az Posts: 325	Re: Project: Ginger Mmm... Ginger. I've had a few different rides that color. Can't wait to see her rollin. __________________ 74 C10 LWB 350/T5 Dropped on 20's Soon to be Bagged and Injected 84 C35 Crew Cab Dually. 454/400 Dropped a lot. Instagram: mmmdropp

09-30-2011, 02:52 PM	#214
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project: Ginger Keith, I really like what you have done so far. I have a question for you, what are the part numbers that you used for the willwood manual master cilynder and proportiaing valve? Thanks Al __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#215
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: Project: Ginger LOOKIN GOOD !!! That should be one cool truck. __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

10-08-2011, 09:51 PM	#217
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,701	Re: Project: Ginger Small update. Started installing my Slosh Tubz this week. I made a cardboard template and then transferred it to 24 ga. sheetmetal. Installed my fender and threw on a 20" 338 just for this picture. (I'm not using these wheels on this truck) My left front fender has a small nasty dent that I need to work out. It has the fenderwell opening teaked. So I need to fix that before I can install the tub on the drivers side. Sorry,... not much of an update. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

10-08-2011, 09:56 PM	#218
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: Project: Ginger Holy Crap the truck looks good down on top of the 338's! __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold

10-08-2011, 10:08 PM	#219
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: Project: Ginger I'm with keith on this one, looks really nice with those wheels! To me everything looks great. Ray

10-08-2011, 10:18 PM	#220
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: Project: Ginger looking good, thanks for the nice sneak peek __________________ 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



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10-09-2011, 12:16 AM	#221
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: Project: Ginger Man Keith! that looks great! I have a home for the Boss rims if you need to get rid of them I really like those tubs too. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

10-09-2011, 07:57 AM	#223
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Project: Ginger Keith that stance looks amazing....Thanks for the information on the brake stuff. __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

10-09-2011, 10:17 AM	#224
70k52wd Blaze-Air Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,117	Re: Project: Ginger Looks good. How do you like the slosh tubz? Posted via Mobile Device

10-09-2011, 01:01 PM	#225
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Project: Ginger Daang dude that looks sweet! Thats gotta set a fire under you to get her finished soon. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

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