My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Quad Girl · 06-19-2009, 09:36 AM

Well i have been ignoring the problem for quite sometime now but decided to fix it the other day. The heater box has been leaking on the firewall and getting inside the cab on the floor board since i have probably owned the truck. I pulled the Floor mat back and to no surprise found rust! UGGGGG! I started to grind away and found that it was more than surface rustWith the some help from my husband i began surgery on my truck I cut out the spot in the truck and formed a new piece of metal to replace it with.Then i tried my hand at welding. It doesn't look pretty but with the help of the grinder it made my welds look a whole lot better. Thank god it is under the floor mat I finished it by painting it up. Now on to the other side! Not bad for a girl. LOL

Sinisterspeed · 06-19-2009, 09:41 AM

Good Job, Always proud of ya. Glad to see you made it onto the board!

cochino12 · 06-19-2009, 09:41 AM

Looks good, welcome to the board

**old Rusty C10** · 06-19-2009, 11:32 AM

looks great!! welcome to the board.. it seems you and your hubby have a couple of old chevies we look forward to you posting and the stories you tell

Fraser Beatty · 06-19-2009, 12:30 PM

Ummm not gunna lie, you are much better at fixing floors than me. All my attempts look horrible lol

pokethesmot · 06-19-2009, 12:52 PM

will you marry me lmao jk but on the real good job truck looks nice too

*Dylan · 06-19-2009, 01:02 PM

Glad to see you joined the board! The floor looks great, nothing a little carpet won't cover up if you don't like the rugged look. Haha.

babyJay · 06-19-2009, 01:07 PM

You certainly did better than me, I use self tapping screws.

Welcome, from Indiana

LONGHAIR · 06-19-2009, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Quad Girl

Not bad for a girl. LOL

Not bad at all, gender not with-standing. A whole lot of guys have done a lot worse.....or waited a lot longer before they did anything about it. (meaning that they never attempted it at all)

ghettoluxury · 06-19-2009, 05:11 PM

wish my wife would help out in the garage

JJ67344 · 06-20-2009, 01:32 AM

Great job. That is wonderful to see.

dammitmitchell · 06-20-2009, 02:13 AM

"with some help from my husband" NOT MY HUSBAND DID IT FOR ME
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
good job!

Quad Girl · 06-20-2009, 12:25 PM

Well, I got a cup of coffe drank, i am going to head outside now to finish up the other side. Hopefully it doesn't have as many holes in it!

silvereagle07 · 06-20-2009, 08:34 PM

Looks good, welcome!

S10Fan · 06-20-2009, 09:46 PM

Excellent! Don't say,"Not bad for a girl", no ma'am, excellent work by a WOMAN!

Your husband better be good to you or most of the members here will set him straight!

flamingbig10 · 06-20-2009, 11:12 PM

welcome to the site and nice work, any pics of the truck

Quad Girl · 06-21-2009, 10:47 AM

Thanks for all the Welcomes and all the encouriging comments! Here are some pictures of the truck. I think at some point i am going to get it repainted. I wil probably keep it the stock color. I have owned the truck since i was 15 (so for 11 years now). My dad bought all four of his girls more classic cars, but not me i wanted his 72 that he had. He wouldn't give it to me though so i ended up with the 78 which i love and will probably never be able to part with. It has many fun memories from the 11 years i have owned it. It needs to be gone through and cleaned up now . Luckily it is not in too bad of shape, my dad owns his own shop and when i was younger he always had us girls do our own maintnance to our vehicles. Which i thank him for now. As you can see it is not completly stock though. After a couple different tire and wheel changes and the 4" lift kit. Still got lots of stuff to do though. Like my husband say. "Your never done!"

454HO · 06-21-2009, 11:08 AM

Nice work. You got skills!! Keep at it and that truck will end up better than new.

asphaltburner · 06-21-2009, 11:52 AM

Yo! Far out! And welcome to the truck forum. Wish I could get my wife to help on the truck and/or cars! She enjoys my accomplishments, but has NO mechanical inclinations.
Wish I could weld (still have that skill to learn),...wish I had a MIG so I could start learning! Someday soon.
Nice '78! My '78 FRANKENTRUCK is also a constant project that I hope to finish someday. It came from a cow pasture, and took a full year to get back on the road.
Have fun!
Todd.

06-19-2009, 09:36 AM	#1
Quad Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 4	My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Well i have been ignoring the problem for quite sometime now but decided to fix it the other day. The heater box has been leaking on the firewall and getting inside the cab on the floor board since i have probably owned the truck. I pulled the Floor mat back and to no surprise found rust! UGGGGG! I started to grind away and found that it was more than surface rustWith the some help from my husband i began surgery on my truck I cut out the spot in the truck and formed a new piece of metal to replace it with.Then i tried my hand at welding. It doesn't look pretty but with the help of the grinder it made my welds look a whole lot better. Thank god it is under the floor mat I finished it by painting it up. Now on to the other side! Not bad for a girl. LOL

06-19-2009, 09:41 AM	#2
Sinisterspeed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 619	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Good Job, Always proud of ya. Glad to see you made it onto the board! __________________ There are two kinds of people, those who finish what they start and so on. 70 GMC Longhorn (A.K.A Money Bucket) 57 Chev 3100 05 Chevy LLY Dmax. 67 Chevy Camaro Dad's Budget Build 55 My Longhorn Build

06-19-2009, 09:41 AM	#3
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Looks good, welcome to the board __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

06-19-2009, 11:32 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,277	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. looks great!! welcome to the board.. it seems you and your hubby have a couple of old chevies we look forward to you posting and the stories you tell __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

06-19-2009, 12:30 PM	#5
Fraser Beatty Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sarnia, Ontario Posts: 571	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Ummm not gunna lie, you are much better at fixing floors than me. All my attempts look horrible lol __________________ 1961 GMC 930- SOLD 1979 GMC C35 Single Wheel Camper Special- SOLD 1980 GMC C25 Camper Special- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet C10- SOLD 1983 Chevrolet Camaro- SOLD 1985 GMC C1500 (Dad's truck) 1985 GMC C3500 Crew Cab Dually- TRADED FOR 61 GMC 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 V6 Shortbox- Daily Driver

06-19-2009, 12:52 PM	#6
pokethesmot profeshinaly unimployed Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: hazlehurst, GA Posts: 1,232	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. will you marry me lmao jk but on the real good job truck looks nice too __________________ my ride click here my myspace "having mud flaps is like asking for a smaller trophy"

06-19-2009, 01:02 PM	#7
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Glad to see you joined the board! The floor looks great, nothing a little carpet won't cover up if you don't like the rugged look. Haha. __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

06-19-2009, 01:07 PM	#8
babyJay Arrived on a Pale Horse Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SnagTown Indiana Posts: 2,524	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. You certainly did better than me, I use self tapping screws. Welcome, from Indiana __________________ Jason 87 V30 350TBI/400 White w/Boss V-plow 89 R3500 CC SRW

06-19-2009, 05:11 PM	#10
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. wish my wife would help out in the garage __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

06-20-2009, 01:32 AM	#11
JJ67344 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elk City, Ks Posts: 2	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Great job. That is wonderful to see.

06-20-2009, 02:13 AM	#12
dammitmitchell the pollock Join Date: May 2008 Location: abilene, texas Posts: 4,423	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. "with some help from my husband" NOT MY HUSBAND DID IT FOR ME AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! good job! __________________ Jack of ALL trades, Master of none.. (but one... procrastination) Army vet 02-08 RIP El Jay! Miss you brother! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=343538 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=386042

06-20-2009, 12:25 PM	#13
Quad Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 4	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Well, I got a cup of coffe drank, i am going to head outside now to finish up the other side. Hopefully it doesn't have as many holes in it!

06-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#14
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Looks good, welcome! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

06-20-2009, 09:46 PM	#15
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Excellent! Don't say,"Not bad for a girl", no ma'am, excellent work by a WOMAN! Your husband better be good to you or most of the members here will set him straight! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

06-20-2009, 11:12 PM	#16
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06-21-2009, 10:47 AM	#17
Quad Girl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gales Creek, Oregon Posts: 4	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Thanks for all the Welcomes and all the encouriging comments! Here are some pictures of the truck. I think at some point i am going to get it repainted. I wil probably keep it the stock color. I have owned the truck since i was 15 (so for 11 years now). My dad bought all four of his girls more classic cars, but not me i wanted his 72 that he had. He wouldn't give it to me though so i ended up with the 78 which i love and will probably never be able to part with. It has many fun memories from the 11 years i have owned it. It needs to be gone through and cleaned up now . Luckily it is not in too bad of shape, my dad owns his own shop and when i was younger he always had us girls do our own maintnance to our vehicles. Which i thank him for now. As you can see it is not completly stock though. After a couple different tire and wheel changes and the 4" lift kit. Still got lots of stuff to do though. Like my husband say. "Your never done!"

06-21-2009, 11:08 AM	#18
454HO Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,224	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Nice work. You got skills!! Keep at it and that truck will end up better than new. __________________ - Greg

06-21-2009, 11:52 AM	#19
asphaltburner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ault, Colorado Posts: 862	Re: My 78.....I hate rust. My first patch panel. Yo! Far out! And welcome to the truck forum. Wish I could get my wife to help on the truck and/or cars! She enjoys my accomplishments, but has NO mechanical inclinations. Wish I could weld (still have that skill to learn),...wish I had a MIG so I could start learning! Someday soon. Nice '78! My '78 FRANKENTRUCK is also a constant project that I hope to finish someday. It came from a cow pasture, and took a full year to get back on the road. Have fun! Todd. __________________ '78 3/4 ton 4x4 custom "Todd-built" FRANKENTRUCK!

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