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Happy birthday buddy!

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Thanks Nate.... I spent my Bday seeing the USA in a Chevrolet! 25 hr trip to Mount Vernon Il. to pick up and haul back a 34 ford for my uncle. Beautiful country we have here!!!!

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Where did you get the door skin from and what do you think of the quality of it? Looks really nice.

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That gap looks awesome.....there's just something about nice even gaps all around.[/QUOTE]

they sure didnt come off the asy line with those kinda gaps
good job on the build going prety fast !

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I got it from Top Banana,it's a keyparts pc.I think it's a well pressed piece.I sprayed 3 layers of undercoat before I installed it and it is very solid.
Thanks,
Nobby

they sure didnt come off the asy line with those kinda gaps
good job on the build going prety fast ![/QUOTE]

Thanks, I'm shooting for perfect but will accept a little less:lol:

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Quick question guys, when i got my burb the front cap wasn't on so I'm not sure on something. Since the burb has a rubber mount on the core support bracket and the truck don't. Does the core bolt directly to the bracket or is there a bushing that goes between?

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I dont know if mine was stock but mine had a large washer and then a thin rubber washer about1/4"thick hope this helps!
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Thanks man that makes since now. I'm mocking up the front end and was having a little trouble...

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It definitely gets a bushing of some sort; it's in the body bushing kits.

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Nice work. door gaps look perfect. keep up the good work. I started stripping the inside of my roof like you did and man its alot of work like you said.

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Nobby could you take a picture of where the pinch weld ends at the front of the rear wheelwell? Im rebuilding a 66 panel that was missing the bottom 3 inches of the body. I got a wheel well repair panel for a pickup but I have to fabricate the rest. Also if you could include a picture of how the 1/4 panel ends by the rear doors. Thanks. Iwsh I was making progress as fast as you. Your burb is looking good. Gord

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..great looking project.. I'll be referring to yours.. I know that I'm going to be cutting a lot of spot welds now after seeing this.. It's the only way.. Great job--

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Thanks for all the encouragement guys! It slowed down a little bit lately but it's about to pick up again. I'll take pics as requested soon. Bodys coming off this weekend so I can start on frame and start smoothing firewall and repair windshield overhang. Heres a couple pics, repaired upper drivers jam, floor work and skinning drivers door.
Later,
Nobby

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Looking Good. Keep up the good work. Im glad I didnt have to do any panel repair around the top of my cab around the roof. Looks like your a pro at door skinning now.:metal:

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No turning back now....Gotta blow the frame apart and send to blaster. Prime, paint then install all this suspension I've been collecting:metal:

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O yea does anyone have a cab their cutting up? I need this spot around the wiper motor with the bracket too.

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I might be able to help you out with that cab piece.. PM ME if interested.. I have a solid 65 truck cab I'm cutting up for sub

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I have that piece also. Let me know if you end up needing it.

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Sweet Burb. I would love to have one some day. I've kinda slowed down on 67-72's and would like to get into 60-66 trucks, etc, plus I can't haul the whole family around at the car shows unless they are in the bed.

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Nobby==what are you doing for the suspension on the 'burb?

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Hey Capt, Thanks man but I already checked with Hemi and he's gonna hook me up..

Thanks Double, I still have a 71 C10 and a 71 blazer on the back burners:metal:

Hemi, Just ART strong arms,cool ride and 4 wheel disc...

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Nobby,
I have something for ya.. PM me so we can figure out how to get this piece out to you.. The three screw holes look pretty rusty, but I'm quite certain you can run a tap through them and they'll be just fine..
-John
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Wait where's the wiper motor?:lol: Just kiddin...Pm coming to ya..

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Hahah.. uhhhhh... I have no wiper motor??? Unfortunately the truck cab was completely stripped of all the mechanical pieces other than the pedal assembly.. All that is left is what's in my pics!

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Started smoothing firewall today..My brother inlaw drove up just in time to do some grinding:metal: Frame is in better shape than I thought so I'm gonna wire brush it myself and save some $ on blasting. Progress should start picking up again..

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Nobby--looking good.. Please take a bunch of photos of the roof eyebrow repair.. That's gonna (presumably anyway) be the toughest repair in my mind on my Burb.. I won't be to that point for a bit.. But like mentioned by others that's a common problem area on these trucks.. I will definitely be referring to your build when bodywork on mine begins..
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No problem,thats coming soon as I can borrow my friends spot welder. Will get some pics on here.

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Had a productive weekend. Replaced rusted wiper motor mount and continued smoothing out firewall. Removed barn door tail pan. Wire brushed frame,primed and c notched. Also started the spagetti work on the harnest:metal:

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Wiring and also started on the roof repair. We figured what would work best for us and cut the new panel in half,fit the ends and fill in the middle.

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Great job! Way to put family to work.

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you are the man! killer build I cant wait to see it complete

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Am I seeing weld on the seam on the left side of this photo??? As you finish this piece up, please take some additional pictures or post them if you have them.. Glad that wiper mount was put to good use!

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Yea Hemi, I welded the seam.. If I don't like the look of it being smooth I'll just grind me a swallow 1/8'' groove to look like the factory seam..Thanks again for the wiper mount..

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Cool... As I was considering the same... Once I cut that part-depending on what's lurking inside-I may weld too.. It'll be another month or two before I get there..
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okay dude.. My turn.. it's been like 55 days since an update on this... Where you at?

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Ha Ha, you got me..It slowed down some.I keep reminding myself I have 5 months to finish this thing for Cruisin the Coast. I'm gonna try to set the engine and trans this weekend. I'll paint the firewall soon so I can put the body back on. Then I think it will look like I'll make it:metal:

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wow awesome progress nice job!!!!

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There ya go.. Looking awesome!

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Looking great, Nobby!! PM me if you still have the tailpan for barn doors, I could use one. Thanks!

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Hey tincan,You second in line after leongarcy21 on the pan if he passes you up..Heres a couple pics for ya'll...