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jmedero · 11-13-2008, 09:53 PM

well got the fenders on the truck off and have been working the last 2 days on them. Here are some update pics and of course I will post more when they are done. Also just got in my A pillar patches so next week it is inner and outer rocker, cab corner, floor support, Apillar time on both sides. Fun all around.

jmedero · 11-13-2008, 09:55 PM

More pics. of pass side

scotts62 · 11-13-2008, 11:26 PM

Yeah thats always fun. Looks good man

Alan's Classic · 11-14-2008, 12:09 AM

Looks like you have done this before.

Nice job

joe231 · 11-14-2008, 12:22 AM

nice
don't ya just love the way the dirt packs in there

jmedero · 11-14-2008, 12:42 AM

This would be my first time with major sheet metal replacement. My Nova and VW bug were very solid cars. I was amazed at how much dirt and crap was in there. I have pictures of what Ipulled out of the cab corners and the a pillar and rocker area... nasty! Something fuzzy once was in there. Not no more.

jmedero · 11-21-2008, 07:24 PM

well got the pass fender all done, just a little more blocking on the driver one left. Also got some more rot cut out and fixed today. Just some update pic....

jmedero · 11-21-2008, 07:26 PM

i guess I like chevys......
lol

protrash64 · 11-21-2008, 07:52 PM

Holy crap!!!! You'll probably get couple miles to the gallon improvement with all that gravel outta there. I cleaned out my cab and doors and had a pile of dirt on the ground!!!

Nice work on the patch; your inner fender support looked pretty good.

jmedero · 11-21-2008, 08:44 PM

speaking of MPG I have guaged what I get a gallon. Van 13.8 Nova 10.5 lol and the truck dont know cuz the gas guage dont work!!

Between the fenders and the Apillars I pulled out enough crap to fill a small waste basket that once was in my bathroom.

sixtyfour · 11-21-2008, 11:01 PM

Where did you get the patch panel for the fender?

1966gmc · 11-21-2008, 11:35 PM

Nice work man

Me likey the Nova *drools*

jmedero · 11-21-2008, 11:59 PM

fender patch from classic ind. Gave me best price and I had a 20% coupon. If you get a catalog from them and place an order they send out coupons!! I guess I spent enough with them on the nova!!

jmedero · 12-08-2008, 09:28 PM

Got some more rot cut out and replaced. This was a tricky spot. Between the door jam and the heater box on the pas side. The driver side is perfect but no the case with the pas side. Still have to finish and dress the patch but just wanted to post what I had. It took 3 pieces to make the complex bends and shapes. Well this is what I came up with. Its a very very tight spot.

TimE · 12-08-2008, 11:28 PM

Nice work!

gulfcoast66 · 12-09-2008, 11:15 AM

Nice work, That is a tight a spot under there. chris

MacAttack · 12-09-2008, 08:03 PM

The shots of the rocks are classic!

Good stuff - great looking repairs.

PrerunnerRob · 12-09-2008, 09:14 PM

Awesome job, pictures are great!

jmedero · 12-10-2008, 01:01 AM

thanks guys. I will keep the pics comming!!

PrerunnerRob · 12-10-2008, 02:30 AM

It's always nice to see pictures, it makes such a difference when you finally get to dive into something and know what you are potentially going up against. Sweet!

jmedero · 01-19-2009, 06:47 PM

Ok some more progress pics... and a couple of surprises as usuall. Check out that A pillar!!! I was test fitting it all in. Now I have to sand blast this area, clean it up, patch the floor, then fit it all again then weld!!

nutin to it but to do it.

66chevy PROSTREET · 01-24-2009, 01:24 AM

looks good

jmedero · 05-31-2009, 10:05 PM

Its been a while but I started it back up last week. Just got some time to post some more pics of the progress.
Cab corners then on to the driver side!!

TimE · 06-01-2009, 11:27 AM

Good progress. Keep it up!

MacAttack · 06-01-2009, 12:17 PM

Man, you’ve come a long way - nice looking work, for sure!

Mac.

11-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#1
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Pull out the cutter and the welder time well got the fenders on the truck off and have been working the last 2 days on them. Here are some update pics and of course I will post more when they are done. Also just got in my A pillar patches so next week it is inner and outer rocker, cab corner, floor support, Apillar time on both sides. Fun all around. Attached Images

11-13-2008, 09:55 PM	#2
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time More pics. of pass side Attached Images

11-13-2008, 11:26 PM	#3
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Yeah thats always fun. Looks good man __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

11-14-2008, 12:09 AM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Looks like you have done this before. Nice job __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

11-14-2008, 12:22 AM	#5
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time nice don't ya just love the way the dirt packs in there __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

11-14-2008, 12:42 AM	#6
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time This would be my first time with major sheet metal replacement. My Nova and VW bug were very solid cars. I was amazed at how much dirt and crap was in there. I have pictures of what Ipulled out of the cab corners and the a pillar and rocker area... nasty! Something fuzzy once was in there. Not no more.

11-21-2008, 07:24 PM	#7
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time well got the pass fender all done, just a little more blocking on the driver one left. Also got some more rot cut out and fixed today. Just some update pic.... Attached Images

11-21-2008, 07:26 PM	#8
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time i guess I like chevys...... lol Attached Images

11-21-2008, 07:52 PM	#9
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Holy crap!!!! You'll probably get couple miles to the gallon improvement with all that gravel outta there. I cleaned out my cab and doors and had a pile of dirt on the ground!!! Nice work on the patch; your inner fender support looked pretty good. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

11-21-2008, 08:44 PM	#10
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time speaking of MPG I have guaged what I get a gallon. Van 13.8 Nova 10.5 lol and the truck dont know cuz the gas guage dont work!! Between the fenders and the Apillars I pulled out enough crap to fill a small waste basket that once was in my bathroom.

11-21-2008, 11:01 PM	#11
sixtyfour Zombie Killer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 317	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Where did you get the patch panel for the fender? __________________ 1964 C10 Long Step

11-21-2008, 11:35 PM	#12
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Nice work man Me likey the Nova drools

11-21-2008, 11:59 PM	#13
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time fender patch from classic ind. Gave me best price and I had a 20% coupon. If you get a catalog from them and place an order they send out coupons!! I guess I spent enough with them on the nova!!

12-08-2008, 09:28 PM	#14
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Got some more rot cut out and replaced. This was a tricky spot. Between the door jam and the heater box on the pas side. The driver side is perfect but no the case with the pas side. Still have to finish and dress the patch but just wanted to post what I had. It took 3 pieces to make the complex bends and shapes. Well this is what I came up with. Its a very very tight spot. Attached Images

12-08-2008, 11:28 PM	#15
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Nice work!



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12-09-2008, 11:15 AM	#16
gulfcoast66 64-66 CHEVY JUNKIE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cypress ,Texas Posts: 1,516	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Nice work, That is a tight a spot under there. chris __________________ 1966 C-10 Fleetside LWB, 350 Lt1 4l60-E 2008 Silverado Crew Cab, 4.8 4l60-E 1998 GMC Yukon 4x4 L-31 Vortec, 4l60-E 2017 GMC Serra 4x4 5.3 Vortec, 4l60-E Do It In A Chevrolet

12-09-2008, 08:03 PM	#17
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time The shots of the rocks are classic! Good stuff - great looking repairs. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

12-09-2008, 09:14 PM	#18
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Awesome job, pictures are great!

12-10-2008, 01:01 AM	#19
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time thanks guys. I will keep the pics comming!!

12-10-2008, 02:30 AM	#20
PrerunnerRob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose Posts: 847	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time It's always nice to see pictures, it makes such a difference when you finally get to dive into something and know what you are potentially going up against. Sweet!

01-19-2009, 06:47 PM	#21
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Ok some more progress pics... and a couple of surprises as usuall. Check out that A pillar!!! I was test fitting it all in. Now I have to sand blast this area, clean it up, patch the floor, then fit it all again then weld!! nutin to it but to do it. Attached Images

01-24-2009, 01:24 AM	#22
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05-31-2009, 10:05 PM	#23
jmedero Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: pensacola fl Posts: 3,072	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Its been a while but I started it back up last week. Just got some time to post some more pics of the progress. Cab corners then on to the driver side!! Attached Images

06-01-2009, 11:27 AM	#24
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Good progress. Keep it up! __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

06-01-2009, 12:17 PM	#25
MacAttack 283 Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Surf City, CA Posts: 2,435	Re: Pull out the cutter and the welder time Man, you’ve come a long way - nice looking work, for sure! Mac. __________________ For about 12 years of my adult life I had a severe speech impediment. My ex-wife never let me get a word in edgewise.

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