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Solver · 04-04-2006, 12:02 PM

Well here we go again.
Sat all winter so just getting started on next truck.
71 c-10
Did the frame last fall swapped 5lug onto 68 frame cause the 71 frame was totally rusted.
I guess so is the cab but getting started anway.
Got the floors backfloors rockers and cab supports cut out and new welded in.
Need to get it sanded down this week and go from there.
anyway here the picsbefore and after

Solver · 04-04-2006, 12:04 PM

Here's the new panels

Solver · 04-04-2006, 12:07 PM

Also got the radiator support blasted and por15 on it

Solver · 04-04-2006, 12:10 PM

before anyone asks the black on the welds is just por 15. hate to have all my new welds start rusting as it will probably be out in rain couple of times before I can get sanding

**raggedjim** · 04-04-2006, 01:00 PM

Looks good, you gotta love that expanding foam, aorund here it is used for backing to spread bondo...

Rg

redneckdds · 04-04-2006, 01:05 PM

looks good... how long did it take you to do the rockers and floor panels? I am trying to gauge my bodyguys time... thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 04-04-2006, 01:13 PM

Very impressive! Great job.

Lippyp · 04-04-2006, 01:54 PM

Hell, that makes me feel a lot better about the state of my floor and rockers! Nice work.

68C15 · 04-04-2006, 02:04 PM

does the cab stay straight without extensive bracing? I know my doors move up and down now while driving. I figure it is due to the rockers being badly rusted.
it sure looks good. I envy you and your ability to get out in the shop.

Joe67 · 04-04-2006, 02:10 PM

Very nice work

72swb4me · 04-04-2006, 03:01 PM

This is exactly what I am needing to do to my cab. How many man hours did it take?

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194698

68haywagon · 04-04-2006, 03:03 PM

makes me feel better too

mblackburnjr · 04-04-2006, 07:03 PM

Superior quality metalwork. Is it best to do floors and rockers before cab braces or vice versa? My hats off to ya!

matthufham · 04-04-2006, 09:53 PM

YES, awesome. at least i didn't find any foam, even my dad thinks that stuff works, that's rediculous.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 04-04-2006, 09:57 PM

Looks like you got the speed holes repaired pretty well..

**Canadian694x4** · 04-04-2006, 11:19 PM

Nice Work! Looking forward to more progress and pics!

Green Machine · 04-04-2006, 11:42 PM

Wow, wish I had the talent to do that. Looks great !!! If I buy the beer can I come down and watch ??

Munyoz · 04-04-2006, 11:47 PM

looks good, how about the radiator support i cant find a good price anywhere

Solver · 04-05-2006, 07:03 AM

Thanks guys
Redneckdds and 72swb4me so far I have a couple of weekends invested to tear out and replace
I have only done this a couple of times now so my progress is slower than a bodyman would be
68c15 I didn't brace anything but did mount doors on before welding rockers to check for fit.
Mrblackburnjr I do the floor supports last as they bolt up to the inner rockers which is part of the floor panel so it needed to be in first.
Green Machine you can come down anytime if you have beer. Course then it is probably a 4 weekend process !

jamis · 04-05-2006, 07:56 AM

nice job....dont you just love standing back and looking at the results. Thats the best part of metal work IMHO.

68C15 · 04-05-2006, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Solver

Thanks guys

I didn't brace anything but did mount doors on before welding rockers to check for fit.
I do the floor supports last as they bolt up to the inner rockers which is part of the floor panel so it needed to be in first.

cool!, thanks for the tips. what if I make a mock door out of square tube? then I would be able to see inside and work through it.

Rokcrln · 04-05-2006, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamis

nice job....dont you just love standing back and looking at the results. Thats the best part of metal work IMHO.

For me it is better to sit here and look at his results. It is a whole lot less work then getting my fat a$$ up and working in my own shop!

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**Yukon Jack** · 04-05-2006, 09:45 AM

Gotta love new metal - you did a great job.

04-04-2006, 12:02 PM	#1
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	It begins again-Start with cab Well here we go again. Sat all winter so just getting started on next truck. 71 c-10 Did the frame last fall swapped 5lug onto 68 frame cause the 71 frame was totally rusted. I guess so is the cab but getting started anway. Got the floors backfloors rockers and cab supports cut out and new welded in. Need to get it sanded down this week and go from there. anyway here the picsbefore and after Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-04-2006, 12:04 PM	#2
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Here's the new panels Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-04-2006, 12:07 PM	#3
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Also got the radiator support blasted and por15 on it Attached Images __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-04-2006, 12:10 PM	#4
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: It begins again-Start with cab before anyone asks the black on the welds is just por 15. hate to have all my new welds start rusting as it will probably be out in rain couple of times before I can get sanding __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-04-2006, 01:00 PM	#5
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,477	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Looks good, you gotta love that expanding foam, aorund here it is used for backing to spread bondo... Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

04-04-2006, 01:05 PM	#6
redneckdds Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 218	Re: It begins again-Start with cab looks good... how long did it take you to do the rockers and floor panels? I am trying to gauge my bodyguys time... thanks __________________ '67/70 Chevy C/10 '10 2500 Crewcab Duramax 4wd

04-04-2006, 01:13 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Very impressive! Great job. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

04-04-2006, 01:54 PM	#8
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Hell, that makes me feel a lot better about the state of my floor and rockers! Nice work. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

04-04-2006, 02:04 PM	#9
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: It begins again-Start with cab does the cab stay straight without extensive bracing? I know my doors move up and down now while driving. I figure it is due to the rockers being badly rusted. it sure looks good. I envy you and your ability to get out in the shop. Last edited by 68C15; 04-04-2006 at 02:04 PM.

04-04-2006, 02:10 PM	#10
Joe67 67 is sold Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Troy, Michigan Posts: 6,733	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Very nice work __________________ Joe - Formerly 67c10step ------------------------------- 1967 Chevy Stepside - ECE 4/6, fuelcell, 5lug - SOLD gr8lakes - My ebay auctions Click here to order forum apparel :: Click here to become a subscribing member

04-04-2006, 03:01 PM	#11
72swb4me Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 90	Re: It begins again-Start with cab This is exactly what I am needing to do to my cab. How many man hours did it take? http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=194698

04-04-2006, 03:03 PM	#12
68haywagon I'm watching you! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 1,822	Re: It begins again-Start with cab makes me feel better too __________________ 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD 1993 Chevrolet C-1500 W/T - Blue - 4.3L V-6, 4 speed auto - Dad's (RIP) 1992 Chevrolet S10 - LS swap project 1968 Chevrolet C-10 longbed fleetside - sold

04-04-2006, 07:03 PM	#13
mblackburnjr collector of vintage rust Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: southern ohio Posts: 421	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Superior quality metalwork. Is it best to do floors and rockers before cab braces or vice versa? My hats off to ya!

04-04-2006, 09:53 PM	#14
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: It begins again-Start with cab YES, awesome. at least i didn't find any foam, even my dad thinks that stuff works, that's rediculous.

04-04-2006, 09:57 PM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Looks like you got the speed holes repaired pretty well.. __________________ 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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04-04-2006, 11:19 PM	#16
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,307	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Nice Work! Looking forward to more progress and pics! __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 22 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada!- 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 3 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 17 Yrs- 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 8 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

04-04-2006, 11:42 PM	#17
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Wow, wish I had the talent to do that. Looks great !!! If I buy the beer can I come down and watch ?? __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

04-04-2006, 11:47 PM	#18
Munyoz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1	Re: It begins again-Start with cab looks good, how about the radiator support i cant find a good price anywhere

04-05-2006, 07:03 AM	#19
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Thanks guys Redneckdds and 72swb4me so far I have a couple of weekends invested to tear out and replace I have only done this a couple of times now so my progress is slower than a bodyman would be 68c15 I didn't brace anything but did mount doors on before welding rockers to check for fit. Mrblackburnjr I do the floor supports last as they bolt up to the inner rockers which is part of the floor panel so it needed to be in first. Green Machine you can come down anytime if you have beer. Course then it is probably a 4 weekend process ! __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

04-05-2006, 07:56 AM	#20
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	Re: It begins again-Start with cab nice job....dont you just love standing back and looking at the results. Thats the best part of metal work IMHO. __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

04-05-2006, 09:45 AM	#23
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: It begins again-Start with cab Gotta love new metal - you did a great job. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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