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**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2003, 11:30 PM

I will be updating my website this weakend, because I will be shaving the heater holes in the firewall, but I did get some work done between, shipping, recieving a semi truck with my parts, and taking care of walk in customers.

Here is a sneak preview of some of the work done. (Sandblasting the firewall and the front of the frame) WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2003, 11:30 PM

Primering the work..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2003, 11:32 PM

And painting the front of the frame gloss black base coat clear coat...

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-17-2003, 11:33 PM

Once this sets up I have a bunch of powder coated gloss black parts to hang on the frame... I'm so excited!! Finaly moving forward on it again!! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

meathead95 · 09-17-2003, 11:37 PM

congratulations keep up the good work

gr8scott51 · 09-18-2003, 12:19 AM

So, will it be ready for this Sunday, 11:00 a.m. at the Issaquah XXX Root Beer? just kidding

Hope to see you there, though.

scott

**1971Stepside** · 09-18-2003, 09:46 AM

Looking great Wes, those panels are cool.

griesel72 · 09-18-2003, 10:02 AM

Looks great. I like it because it is something different.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-18-2003, 10:22 AM

Thanks guys, I appriciate your comments... I wish,,,, that it would be ready by sunday... LOL Right now, I am just picturing the Big Block 396 nested between these frame rails.. When I update my website there is going to be illistrations on what you have to do to install the 71 and newer front crossmembers. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

busterwivell · 09-18-2003, 03:04 PM

Good progress, Wes. They sure take a lot of time, don't they? Keep the updates coming.

*Randy70C-10* · 09-18-2003, 03:53 PM

That's going to be sweet!

Looks clean to start with.

Spanky_Pete · 09-18-2003, 04:51 PM

Wes, are you doing the bodywork yourself?

Mark540 · 09-18-2003, 08:01 PM

WES, did you repair the rear quarters or did you replace the panel? If you replaced it where did you get it?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-18-2003, 08:18 PM

That look's great I like the fact that you have amade a place for it on your site I alway's find myself checking in on it..

dinnut · 09-18-2003, 08:32 PM

that is awesome

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 12:24 AM

Thanks guys... I did the patch for the firewall conversion myself. But I now have a bodyman that comes over and is helping me with some of the finer work. I am kind of learning as I go. The quarters were not rusted through. The one on the passinger side that had all of the holes in it was cut out however and then we rolled a piece of sheet metal to form the patch. Our new patch panels are not available yet. I hope to have more progress to report on this weakend. My whole point of this "rodstoration" was to show everyone what it is like to tackle a project like this. At the same time hope that people can learn from my experiences, good or bad. I have been real dissapointed with other venues that supposedly teach or show what is involved. They just are not realistic for the average do it your selfer. You guys want to know how some of the aftermarket parts fit... Well you will find out on this panel. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-19-2003, 08:13 AM

Great idea Wes! Looking real good, it's hard to get time to work on your own projects, 4 years into a 57 and the frame is almost done, hope to have it done by 2010 for Turkey Rod Run. Maybe.

09-17-2003, 11:30 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	More progress on my Panel I will be updating my website this weakend, because I will be shaving the heater holes in the firewall, but I did get some work done between, shipping, recieving a semi truck with my parts, and taking care of walk in customers. Here is a sneak preview of some of the work done. (Sandblasting the firewall and the front of the frame) WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

09-17-2003, 11:30 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Primering the work.. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

09-17-2003, 11:32 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	And painting the front of the frame gloss black base coat clear coat... __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 10-04-2007 at 07:08 PM.

09-17-2003, 11:33 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Once this sets up I have a bunch of powder coated gloss black parts to hang on the frame... I'm so excited!! Finaly moving forward on it again!! WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-17-2003, 11:37 PM	#5
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,440	congratulations keep up the good work __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-18-2003, 12:19 AM	#6
gr8scott51 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 1,839	ready for XXX So, will it be ready for this Sunday, 11:00 a.m. at the Issaquah XXX Root Beer? just kidding Hope to see you there, though. scott __________________ Silence is golden, duct tape is silver. - Scott

09-18-2003, 09:46 AM	#7
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Looking great Wes, those panels are cool. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

09-18-2003, 10:02 AM	#8
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	Looks great. I like it because it is something different. __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

09-18-2003, 10:22 AM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Thanks guys, I appriciate your comments... I wish,,,, that it would be ready by sunday... LOL Right now, I am just picturing the Big Block 396 nested between these frame rails.. When I update my website there is going to be illistrations on what you have to do to install the 71 and newer front crossmembers. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-18-2003, 03:04 PM	#10
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Good progress, Wes. They sure take a lot of time, don't they? Keep the updates coming. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

09-18-2003, 03:53 PM	#11
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	That's going to be sweet! Looks clean to start with.

09-18-2003, 04:51 PM	#12
Spanky_Pete Too many trucks? Nah... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 154	Wes, are you doing the bodywork yourself?

09-18-2003, 08:01 PM	#13
Mark540 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairborn,OH Posts: 203	WES, did you repair the rear quarters or did you replace the panel? If you replaced it where did you get it? __________________ 1970 GMC Burb 4x4 - 68 Chevy Front, FI LT1, 4L60E 1970 Chevy Impala 47,000 miles 2001 BMW 540i 6-speed 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 w/20's

09-18-2003, 08:18 PM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	That look's great I like the fact that you have amade a place for it on your site I alway's find myself checking in on it.. __________________ 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..

09-18-2003, 08:32 PM	#15
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	that is awesome __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"



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09-19-2003, 12:24 AM	#16
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Thanks guys... I did the patch for the firewall conversion myself. But I now have a bodyman that comes over and is helping me with some of the finer work. I am kind of learning as I go. The quarters were not rusted through. The one on the passinger side that had all of the holes in it was cut out however and then we rolled a piece of sheet metal to form the patch. Our new patch panels are not available yet. I hope to have more progress to report on this weakend. My whole point of this "rodstoration" was to show everyone what it is like to tackle a project like this. At the same time hope that people can learn from my experiences, good or bad. I have been real dissapointed with other venues that supposedly teach or show what is involved. They just are not realistic for the average do it your selfer. You guys want to know how some of the aftermarket parts fit... Well you will find out on this panel. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

09-19-2003, 08:13 AM	#17
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Great idea Wes! Looking real good, it's hard to get time to work on your own projects, 4 years into a 57 and the frame is almost done, hope to have it done by 2010 for Turkey Rod Run. Maybe. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

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