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**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 07:52 PM

Well I was working on the panel today shaving the firewall, and removing the origanal dash in preperation for the "Old Air" System that I plan on installing in the future.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 07:53 PM

Welded in the patch.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 07:53 PM

Cut out the origanal dash

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 07:54 PM

Then I discovered a major set back!! The orange monster!! Rust!!!!!!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 07:56 PM

I had to remove a lot of metal in preperation for the repairs that will be done this weakend.

JoetheMobster · 09-19-2003, 07:58 PM

OUCH!!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 08:00 PM

I still have some to go, but it is a good thing that I didn't cut up the cab that I removed the section of firewall to repair. I had to cut a large section out to make a patch panel for the repair.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-19-2003, 08:05 PM

Ouch is right Joe..

But I guess it will be another lesson to publish on my website... Can't do anything but repair it and move forward...

and hope that the worce is over with. The funny thing is, this is a South Central California truck that the bottom of it is rock solid. This must have had a bad water problem in the windshield area on the left hand side, becaust this is where I am finding most of the rust. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

JoetheMobster · 09-19-2003, 08:14 PM

It's something about that last zoomed out photo (of rust) it looks horrible. This is one post I will be following, as I have a few rust spots on my truck. My rockers are in worse shape than I would admit to before. I was under my truck last weekend, and I was floored by how bad they've gotten. Of course, as the saying goes..."rode hard, and put away wet" that's how I treat my truck.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-19-2003, 08:17 PM

Damn that hurt's ..

lukecp · 09-19-2003, 08:41 PM

Ouch...i've never seen one rust there before!

I was in mine today and found rust above the rear window......looks like my cab is beyond hope

**jerry moss** · 09-19-2003, 08:58 PM

Wes,
that's the ugliest rusty place i've ever seen. looks like you have your work cut out for you on that one-no pun intended. i'm sure it'll look good as new when you're finished. best of luck and please post some progress pics .

**BIG ORANGE** · 09-19-2003, 10:32 PM

Orange Monster,lol I Luv it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 09-20-2003, 01:09 AM

Thanks for all of your support. I should have it fixed tomorrow. I am going to have to buy a gallon of Rust Mort though to kill what I can't cut out. I will post pictures again once I get it repaired. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

72shadetree · 09-20-2003, 01:54 AM

best of luck on the rust the rest is looking good

09-19-2003, 07:52 PM	#1
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	The big orange monster!!! Well I was working on the panel today shaving the firewall, and removing the origanal dash in preperation for the "Old Air" System that I plan on installing in the future. __________________ 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.

09-19-2003, 07:53 PM	#2
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Welded in the patch. __________________ 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.

09-19-2003, 07:53 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Cut out the origanal dash __________________ 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.

09-19-2003, 07:54 PM	#4
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Then I discovered a major set back!! The orange monster!! Rust!!!!!!! __________________ 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.

09-19-2003, 07:56 PM	#5
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I had to remove a lot of metal in preperation for the repairs that will be done this weakend. __________________ 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.

09-19-2003, 07:58 PM	#6
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	OUCH!!! __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product

09-19-2003, 08:00 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	I still have some to go, but it is a good thing that I didn't cut up the cab that I removed the section of firewall to repair. I had to cut a large section out to make a patch panel for the repair. __________________ 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.

09-19-2003, 08:05 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Ouch is right Joe.. But I guess it will be another lesson to publish on my website... Can't do anything but repair it and move forward... and hope that the worce is over with. The funny thing is, this is a South Central California truck that the bottom of it is rock solid. This must have had a bad water problem in the windshield area on the left hand side, becaust this is where I am finding most of the rust. 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, 08:14 PM	#9
JoetheMobster Listening since '86 Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 1,799	It's something about that last zoomed out photo (of rust) it looks horrible. This is one post I will be following, as I have a few rust spots on my truck. My rockers are in worse shape than I would admit to before. I was under my truck last weekend, and I was floored by how bad they've gotten. Of course, as the saying goes..."rode hard, and put away wet" that's how I treat my truck. __________________ 2007 Saturn Aura - hey it WAS a GM product Last edited by JoetheMobster; 09-19-2003 at 08:17 PM.

09-19-2003, 08:17 PM	#10
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Damn that hurt's .. __________________ 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..

09-19-2003, 08:41 PM	#11
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Ouch...i've never seen one rust there before! I was in mine today and found rust above the rear window......looks like my cab is beyond hope __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

09-19-2003, 08:58 PM	#12
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,947	Wes, that's the ugliest rusty place i've ever seen. looks like you have your work cut out for you on that one-no pun intended. i'm sure it'll look good as new when you're finished. best of luck and please post some progress pics . __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

09-19-2003, 10:32 PM	#13
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Orange Monster,lol I Luv it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!

09-20-2003, 01:09 AM	#14
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Thanks for all of your support. I should have it fixed tomorrow. I am going to have to buy a gallon of Rust Mort though to kill what I can't cut out. I will post pictures again once I get it repaired. 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

09-20-2003, 01:54 AM	#15
72shadetree KEEP ON TRUCKING Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: martinsville va Posts: 2,563	best of luck on the rust the rest is looking good __________________ 72 cheyenne 2wd lwb 71 k20 sons bassett va



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