03-08-2010, 11:41 PM | #1 |
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68 shop truck build
Plans and info for the project
dropmember-on its way small block, th350, and 3.73 posi- already got raise the bed floor-maybe shave some stuff rear dropmember trailing arm set up keep it simple Now for some pics Heres some pics of where i shaved about 50 snap buttons off The only rust on the cab i had to fix there is still one small pin hole under the lip that i cant get to any ideas on how to fix it, doesnt have to be pretty. Last edited by mike14_07; 12-31-2010 at 12:05 AM. |
03-08-2010, 11:46 PM | #2 |
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Re: 68 shop truck build
i just replaced that same area lol. it wasnt easy, and it really didnt come out pretty. but at least its rust free and my carpet will cover it up. looks like you have a solid project. you gonna do all the work?
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03-08-2010, 11:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: 68 shop truck build
Heres the old cab that i will finish.
Cab corner didnt fit quite right, nuthn some filler wont take care of http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1268106402 a couple of questions, what filler should i use to put on the welds to keep moisture out of the pin holes, fiberglass right? And who thinks i should run trim? |
03-08-2010, 11:54 PM | #4 |
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yup everything, maybe not paint, because i dont have a booth, and for what i would pay for a gun my dads buddy would paint it, and he is one of the best custom painters around.
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03-09-2010, 12:58 AM | #5 |
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Re: 68 shop truck build
Anybody know what i can use to get in there to grind this?
And there's a super small hole, probly cant see it, what can i use fill it, cant get my welder in there. i plan on putting some seam sealer in there will this suffice? probly por15, the whole floor and under the cab then raptor line it, will this do a good job of stopping and preventing rust in the future? |
03-09-2010, 01:12 AM | #6 |
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Re: 68 shop truck build
Nice project you have going. Yep. I have had good luck with Por-15. Just get some and follow the instructions and it will explain how much you need to do before you apply. I think it will save you alot of work you just need to clean the area. Good luck
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03-12-2010, 12:06 AM | #7 |
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Started shaving my firewall, then i ran out of gas, got one piece in and one tacked
http://i917.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1268366574 heres my other project/dd, going to chop it after the c10 is done |
03-14-2010, 09:51 PM | #8 |
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finished the fire wall, started on my door bottoms, then threw it together to get a look. Thats my dad in the picture
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03-21-2010, 06:26 PM | #9 |
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Got my dropmember in. Which was way easier than i expected. still have to press in the lower ball joints tomorrow. and my bags should be in tomorrow too.
the notch cut outs arent perfect. pass. side is a bit too high like 1/16-1/8 at most. Last edited by mike14_07; 03-21-2010 at 06:28 PM. |
03-21-2010, 06:47 PM | #10 |
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Re: 68 shop truck build
Looking good!!!
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04-24-2010, 05:40 PM | #11 |
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Re: 68 shop truck build
What did you use to paint your frame?
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04-24-2010, 06:10 PM | #12 |
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just gloss black urethane. i plan on striping it an going with a satin black
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04-24-2010, 07:12 PM | #13 |
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Re: 68 shop truck build
looking good!
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