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I've enjoyed reading through this build. I can relate with the TIG- every time I sit down to do it I get kind of light headed. I have realized that I hold my breath... a lot.

Any updates?

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Hey Dave. Thanks for the comments. I think I hold my breath also. That's funny.
I got a chance to spend a couple hours today. Just worked on the rotisserie Brackets for the cab. I used 1 of the 2-1/2" x 3" square tube brackets instead of the 2-1/2" x 2". That's what happens when your away from the shop for a little bit. So I need to hit up the metal shop.
Sorry didn't get any pictures But I will soon.
I am enjoying your guys updates, keeps me in the mood to get on my project as soon as football is over.

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At least you are not sucking up Argon that way! ;)

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I found that music helps you can get it to flow with the beat of it (help me out anyway) if it's stainless back purging it with argon helps the pudding wet and flow better

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The first thing to go on after I open the shop door is the radio......

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X2! :5150:

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Was able to get to the shop for a few hours this weekend. I was able to lower my gas tank filler tube on the fuel tank.

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I also finished up the rotisserie. Now I just need to put the cab on it so I can replace the rocker and get it to the paint and body guy.

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I have a question. After I finished my exhaust I noticed it was close to hard Fuel line. So I wrapped the exhaust with DEI Wrap and sleeved the fuel line with DEI sleeving. I will post another picture.

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Do you think it will be ok? Or should I Lower the exhaust? Problem is I will have to add a small price to the down pipe from the collector. Currently it is a good inch clearance between the wrapped exhaust pipe and the sleeved fuel line.

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Sorry no help for you on the exhaust fuel line issue. But my guess is since you already hashed out a remedy and you have doubt might ought to go with your gut

Which tank did you go with? If I recall you opted for the square body tank. 25 31gal? More pics of the mount please!

Filler going into the side of the bed? I came across these
http://www.hotrodhardware.com/index....od/prd2266.htm

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Hi I think the fuel line should be fine just thought I would ask if anyone seen a problem with it or if they had a previous issue.
I used the 31 gallon 87-91 FI tank and Swapped in a hi pressure Walbro pump.
I will get you a picture of the mount. But I used the cross member from the stock '91 suburban frame I bought. It has the correct curvature for the tank at the front. ( I even have the stock tank skid plate) I used the stock cross member at the rear and drilled 2 holes in it for the stock tank straps.
For a gas door I picked up one from a Sonoma blazer and plan to install it. But what you found would work also. I just got mine and the metal piping for 25$

I found the mock up picture of the crossmember from the '91.

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If it helps my truck has the fuel line run inside the frame rail right where the stock one was and my exhaust pipe is about 3" from it where its passing between the rail and the T case. even before the rear tank with the stock line in the same place i had exhaust pipe running in the same place for over 20 years. So not just crossing over it but beside it for a couple/three ft.

I think it should be fine heat wise with the wrap, my only concern might be if it vibrates too much or how much it moves when revving the engine.

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Any fitment issues running that tank you forsee with mounting a hitch or maybe even an ECE hidden hitch?

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Sorry Nitis I forgot to get you a picture of the back crossmember. I will try this week.

I worked on the truck this weekend, well the cab I mean. Got the cab on the rotisserie. It worked pretty well. I started working on the rocker. I found that the previous owner had some work done to the cab. Well of course it was crappy work. So here I go started repairing the floor section and the kick panel area. I removed the rocker panel and found things not to what I feel they should be so here I go. Going to remove both rockers and probably replace both cab corners.
I took a wire wheel to the cab corner and after I went though 3/8" of Bondo I figured going to have to replace the cab corners. I took pictures but phone is dead. I will try and upload tomorrow.

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Here a few pictures of the work we started this past weekend.

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This picture is from the driver side cab corner. You can see the replacement cab piece.Not sure about it but the outside has a bunch of bondo. Too be continued!!

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Ok here are a few more.
check out the concave on the cab corner it had 3/8" of bondo on it...

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Looking good, I bet the rotisserie is helping a lot.

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Fantastic project. I could only dream my drivetrain would look so clean and sharp. Keep up the great work.

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Yes it is. Only thing is I am not sure if I can cut out the cab corner while on the rotisserie. What do you think? Should I support the cab on a cart, off the rotisserie? I don't what any sagging problems.

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IMO you can get away with it if all the rest of the structure is there and your just replacing the outer sheet metal. I'd check the door gap prior to cutting it out and after you get the new tacked in place prior to final.

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If the rest of the floor is in place then you should be able to do cab corners while it sits on the frame (or suitable replacement). People do that all of the time.

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Truck is looking really good man

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Not sure if the rotisserie is a suitable replacement for the frame. I may just rest it on a saw horses.

Thanks

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If you guys have not gutted the doors yet you might consider it. Makes them much lighter for this kind of work. Let the doors be your guide if your happy how they fit the opening your good! Most of the patch panels we have played with require some work to fit properly especially inner & outer rockers as well as the cab corners.

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Hey Brett,
I have gutted the doors so they are light.... I was planning on hanging 1 at a time and checking fitment as I replace the cab corner.... then move on to the outer rocker. I do plan to repair the floor and "A" pillar first. I have a few welds to clean up from the PO's repair after that is repaired and cleaned up I will start the cab corner...
Thanks for the help guys!!!
Scott

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Hello everyone. Was able to get a few things started since we are done with football. We went 7-5 lost in semifinals 42-44. Anyways.
I was able to get the floor repay welded in and started on the rocke s and cab corners. Driver side first

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Driver floor welded in. I didn't get a chance to take a lot of pictures. As I was on a roll.

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Cab corner removed. The PO had repair work done but it was all lap welded on. So I had to cut everything out and butt weld back.

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Here it is mocked up.

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Lower driver door. I think I have to move the door back.

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Need to move door back right? If so I think I have to enlarge hinge bolt holes.

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Side shot

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Looking good!

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:agree:

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Thanks guys!
This body stuff is not my cup of tea..... but I have to get it right.

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Looking good on the body work. My 71 is the first time I have done sheet metal work. Watching Sky do some of the back cab work on my truck learned me a couple tricks that would have made it easer for me. You will be done before you know it.

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I'm no body expert, in fact you have done more than me at this point, but i keep reading about bracing inside the cab before cutting out rusty metal, and don't see any in your pic's, in regards to your gap at the rear of the door, is it possible that the cab door jamb might have shifted to the rear a little when the rocker and cab corner were cut? I ask because i think i see a gap between the rear corner and the outer rocker.. and your saying you may need to slot the hinge holes.

If you have not cut the other side yet try taking some measurements at different places on both sides of the door jamb and see if you can find a descrepancy.

But another idea would be to add shims between too the hinge and the door to move it back.

Love your truck, keep up the good work!

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So tonight I had a body guy I know stop by and look at the cab corners and rocker. He said that,
"that it how the aftermarket stuff fits...even the GM rockers need to be messaged. But you did a great job".
I felt pretty good and can't wait to get some time to work on it.
Updates soon.