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nathan_454 · 10-28-2006, 03:38 AM

where did you get the repair panel for the kickpanel area?

jaros44sr · 10-28-2006, 09:12 AM

My replacement panels are all Goodmark, find a vender on the west coast and it will save shipping. I think GMC Pauls is in your area.

In one of the pics., you can see that the panel is a 1/4" short, so you will probably have to section it. I didn't do mine yet, but if you hang around I'll take pics. when I get to that area. I'm getting ready to start the cab mount to support channel today. Jim

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-28-2006, 10:24 AM

He must have painted the other side pink!!!!!!

jaros44sr · 10-28-2006, 11:37 AM

Not pink, but I may get my user name turned to yellow!!!

Back to work...

jaros44sr · 10-29-2006, 01:15 PM

The ol' man has finally went off the deep end!!! Cutting holes in his new floorboards, what on God's green earth was he thinking. Maybe he built to many car models with the windows closed, who knows.....

Any way, putting in the cab support box is a real challenge, not impossible, but probably the most difficult of the project. Tied to the z brace first with zip screws, makes it easier to manage. I like to drill a 1/8" hole first so the threads don't catch on the outside layer of sheetmetal and walk up, thus separating your joint. After that is attached, you can pull back on the cab support to line it up with the leading edge of the floor board. Don't forget you have a doubler plate that mounts the front fender in. the doubler has to sit against the forward edge of the cab support, not the flange, but the leading edge of the cab support.
Don't be afraid to use a body hammer to tighten up the flanges and corners after it is zip screwed, they bend very nicely with a little bit of effort...

OK here's the pics.

jaros44sr · 10-29-2006, 01:19 PM

Here's some more...

BTW, check the welds on your cowl to floorboard brace, both of mine were lose. About 7 or 8 spot welds broke loose, so this is a good time to reweld them.

vtblazer · 11-03-2006, 03:51 AM

Looks SOOO good with that new metal!

What are the 'goals' for this coming weekend?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-13-2006, 08:27 PM

Looking good

jaros44sr · 11-13-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Looking good

The 'end' is in sight. Thanks for the comps.
You must have your hands full with 2 of these things! J.

Chevyman63 · 11-13-2006, 11:12 PM

Excellent work!

Looking forward to the next set of pics.

71jimmy · 11-14-2006, 04:05 AM

First off, great pics, great job, love to see the progress. Will help me when I get into mine here soon.

Second, I'm dying to know what those things are sticking up from your new metal. I'm assuming your using them to hold everything together aligned until you weld. Inquiring minds want to know?

jaros44sr · 11-14-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 71jimmy

First off, great pics, great job, love to see the progress. Will help me when I get into mine here soon.

Second, I'm dying to know what those things are sticking up from your new metal. I'm assuming your using them to hold everything together aligned until you weld. Inquiring minds want to know?

Thanks Guys,it's been alot of fun.
I think they are called 'clecos', I know Eastwood sells them. The tool to use them is a pair of special pliers, they have them in all sizes, but I like the gold and copper sizes, a little beefier and you can wedge them in for alignment w/o bending them. They are faster to use instead of zip screws when you take something apart and reassemble alot. I've had them for years and they are well made. A little pricey, but one of those tools that just seem to be a must have and pay for themselves over the years.

I was thinking, dangerous, guys w/o welders could take their project to a welding shop after they do all the cutting and fitting, as it is really stable at this point. S/B nothing for a welder to knock out as you have done all the work of alignment.

Next part is to finish up the kick panel. J.

Chris27 · 11-16-2006, 10:38 AM

I'm taking notes, this is exactly what my K5 needs! Nice work.

jaros44sr · 11-16-2006, 05:53 PM

Thanks, ask any questions you want. That's what's great about this place. Someone always knows the answer. J.

BTW, welcome to the boards from Philly. You'll never meet a group of nicer guys. Post up some pics. when you get a chance, that OD sounds like a great idear

Chevyman63 · 11-19-2006, 11:23 AM

Hey J, waiting for this weekends pics...

jaros44sr · 11-19-2006, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman63

Hey J, waiting for this weekends pics...

Sorry, no pics. Went away to the beach with wifey, needed peace. We've had 3 deaths in the immed. family in the last 6 months. We have to get our relationship back on line, hope you understand.

I'm going to try and put some hours into it during the evenings. Right now I'm working on the back flange by the seat. So i'll keep you posted on any progress.

Boy the Jimmy would have looked great backed up to the ocean w/ my fishing rods out the back. Oh well maybe spring..... J.

Chevyman63 · 11-19-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jaros44

Sorry, no pics. Went away to the beach with wifey, needed peace. We've had 3 deaths in the immed. family in the last 6 months. We have to get our relationship back on line, hope you understand.

Of couse we understand, family always comes first. Hope everything is good.

RustyParts · 01-05-2007, 09:17 AM

I had more problems in the "B" Pillar area than any other place on the truck, there are a lot of pieces to fit together in this area that are a PITA.

It's like overhauling an engine through the tailpipe.

jaros44sr · 01-05-2007, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RustyParts

I had more problems in the "B" Pillar area than any other place on the truck, there are a lot of pieces to fit together in this area that are a PITA.

It's like overhauling an engine through the tailpipe.

Did you keep any of your patterns? I still have your pics.

Yeah, I have agree. I was looking at it last night, seems like the 'B' pillar patch panel goes behind the back part of it. So I guess I'll have to build it backwards out!! I cut the first layer off, but it is still attached to the step up cross pc. I want to hang my door first to check it out, my measurements check out, but one never knows....

Thanks for looking, any mistakes or advice just post it up. Ones never to old to learn. J.

vtblazer · 01-06-2007, 08:38 AM

Nothing at add other than 'I feel your pain'.

I'm sure you already know about weldable primer?

jaros44sr · 01-06-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vtblazer

Nothing at add other than 'I feel your pain'.

I'm sure you already know about weldable primer?

Yes on the primer, but it never hurts to mention it, someone mite not. It's a steep learning curve.

Kurt, could you post up some pics of your lower 'B' post area, mine is so rotted away I don't have much to go by. J.
Never mind on the pics, I just saw they were taken in 2003
BTW, nice work. Wish I was that far along. Still shotting for May

jaros44sr · 01-14-2007, 05:55 PM

Here's my current progress on th 'B' post repair, also found some ugly rust repair from the PO. I think this is the last pos repair from him on the truck, anyway I haven't seen any of his handywork elsewhere.

Kinda strait forward, just made up a patch for step up, it does have a very slight ( 1/8"- 3/16" ) offset. Makes the 'B' post patch panel line up better if you put it in, just bent it in my vise, nothing fancy. The offset is located where the vertical white dots are. Then its just a matter of cut and fit the patch panel. The patch panel itself fits pretty well, but I had to slot and rebend the area where it meets the floorboard. Seems like the 1/2 round shape of the pc. doesn't want to match up. So you have to cut and bend to fit, I just used channel lock pliers. This was the only area that had to be worked on from the patch panel. Nice work Goodmark!!

I removed my seatbelt hold down plate, I want to relocate to the floor, just like the drivers side. Also there is a small bracket at the base of the step up and floorboard that I have to fab. up, doesn't look difficult tho.

Actually, I should mention that you have to work outward back, since the patch panel is located behind the lower front bedside support, hard to explain, but you will see once you get into this area.

OK so here are the pics.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-31-2007, 06:48 PM

Nice work, scares me watching yours, I couldn't do that, keep it going

jaros44sr · 01-31-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

Nice work, scares me watching yours, I couldn't do that, keep it going

Thanks Luv, that's the great part about this stuff, anyone can do it. If you screw it up, ya do it over till it's right.
These chassis, cab setups are so stable they don't move!!
Working on monocoque cars, like E-type Jags, now that is scary. Talk about door sag, the tires were on the ground and you couldn't open the doors because they were dragging.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-18-2007, 11:22 AM

lOOKS GOOD i JUST DID MY PASSENGER SIDE NOT TOO LONG AGO THANK FULLY IT WAS JUST THE FLOOR..

10-28-2006, 03:38 AM	#1
nathan_454 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Centralia, Wa Posts: 109	Re: PO has me PO'd where did you get the repair panel for the kickpanel area?

10-28-2006, 09:12 AM	#2
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: PO has me PO'd My replacement panels are all Goodmark, find a vender on the west coast and it will save shipping. I think GMC Pauls is in your area. In one of the pics., you can see that the panel is a 1/4" short, so you will probably have to section it. I didn't do mine yet, but if you hang around I'll take pics. when I get to that area. I'm getting ready to start the cab mount to support channel today. Jim __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-01-2006 at 07:23 PM.

10-28-2006, 10:24 AM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: PO has me PO'd He must have painted the other side pink!!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

10-28-2006, 11:37 AM	#4
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: PO has me PO'd Not pink, but I may get my user name turned to yellow!!! Back to work... __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-28-2006 at 11:42 AM.

10-29-2006, 01:15 PM	#5
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: PO has me PO'd The ol' man has finally went off the deep end!!! Cutting holes in his new floorboards, what on God's green earth was he thinking. Maybe he built to many car models with the windows closed, who knows..... Any way, putting in the cab support box is a real challenge, not impossible, but probably the most difficult of the project. Tied to the z brace first with zip screws, makes it easier to manage. I like to drill a 1/8" hole first so the threads don't catch on the outside layer of sheetmetal and walk up, thus separating your joint. After that is attached, you can pull back on the cab support to line it up with the leading edge of the floor board. Don't forget you have a doubler plate that mounts the front fender in. the doubler has to sit against the forward edge of the cab support, not the flange, but the leading edge of the cab support. Don't be afraid to use a body hammer to tighten up the flanges and corners after it is zip screwed, they bend very nicely with a little bit of effort... OK here's the pics. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-29-2006 at 01:24 PM.

10-29-2006, 01:19 PM	#6
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: PO has me PO'd Here's some more... BTW, check the welds on your cowl to floorboard brace, both of mine were lose. About 7 or 8 spot welds broke loose, so this is a good time to reweld them. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 10-31-2006 at 07:49 PM.

11-03-2006, 03:51 AM	#7
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: PO has me PO'd Looks SOOO good with that new metal! What are the 'goals' for this coming weekend?

11-13-2006, 08:27 PM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: PO has me PO'd Looking good __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-13-2006, 11:12 PM	#10
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Excellent work! Looking forward to the next set of pics. __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

11-14-2006, 04:05 AM	#11
71jimmy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,084	Re: PO has me PO'd First off, great pics, great job, love to see the progress. Will help me when I get into mine here soon. Second, I'm dying to know what those things are sticking up from your new metal. I'm assuming your using them to hold everything together aligned until you weld. Inquiring minds want to know? __________________ '71 Jimmy, 350, SM465, NP205, 2in Tuff Country lift, 33s on rallies, TBI, softtop and hardtop "If life was fair you'd be able to afford one of each and a garage large enough to house them all."

11-16-2006, 10:38 AM	#13
Chris27 Blazerless Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 274	Re: PO has me PO'd I'm taking notes, this is exactly what my K5 needs! Nice work.

11-16-2006, 05:53 PM	#14
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: PO has me PO'd Thanks, ask any questions you want. That's what's great about this place. Someone always knows the answer. J. BTW, welcome to the boards from Philly. You'll never meet a group of nicer guys. Post up some pics. when you get a chance, that OD sounds like a great idear __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 11-16-2006 at 05:59 PM.

11-19-2006, 11:23 AM	#15
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: PO has me PO'd Hey J, waiting for this weekends pics... __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09 Last edited by Chevyman63; 11-19-2006 at 11:24 AM.

01-05-2007, 09:17 AM	#18
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: PO has me PO'd I had more problems in the "B" Pillar area than any other place on the truck, there are a lot of pieces to fit together in this area that are a PITA. It's like overhauling an engine through the tailpipe.

01-06-2007, 08:38 AM	#20
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: PO has me PO'd Nothing at add other than 'I feel your pain'. I'm sure you already know about weldable primer? Attached Images



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01-14-2007, 05:55 PM	#22
jaros44sr Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,427	Re: PO has me PO'd Here's my current progress on th 'B' post repair, also found some ugly rust repair from the PO. I think this is the last pos repair from him on the truck, anyway I haven't seen any of his handywork elsewhere. Kinda strait forward, just made up a patch for step up, it does have a very slight ( 1/8"- 3/16" ) offset. Makes the 'B' post patch panel line up better if you put it in, just bent it in my vise, nothing fancy. The offset is located where the vertical white dots are. Then its just a matter of cut and fit the patch panel. The patch panel itself fits pretty well, but I had to slot and rebend the area where it meets the floorboard. Seems like the 1/2 round shape of the pc. doesn't want to match up. So you have to cut and bend to fit, I just used channel lock pliers. This was the only area that had to be worked on from the patch panel. Nice work Goodmark!! I removed my seatbelt hold down plate, I want to relocate to the floor, just like the drivers side. Also there is a small bracket at the base of the step up and floorboard that I have to fab. up, doesn't look difficult tho. Actually, I should mention that you have to work outward back, since the patch panel is located behind the lower front bedside support, hard to explain, but you will see once you get into this area. OK so here are the pics. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-15-2007 at 07:27 AM.

01-31-2007, 06:48 PM	#23
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,470	Re: PO has me PO'd Nice work, scares me watching yours, I couldn't do that, keep it going __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-18-2007, 11:22 AM	#25
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: PO has me PO'd lOOKS GOOD i JUST DID MY PASSENGER SIDE NOT TOO LONG AGO THANK FULLY IT WAS JUST THE FLOOR.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

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