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zicc1835 07-29-2023 08:33 AM
Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 
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Drilled some holes in the firewall for my master cylinder and steering column. If you notice there's only two holes for the master and they're not studs. I drilled the stock pedal mount and installed rivet nuts in two holes for the master. This way I can use button head screws for a cleaner mount. The other holes have studs on the back of the firewall for mounting into the bracket.

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That’s clean….real nice look

derotoreut 07-30-2023 09:53 PM
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So I didn't really like the Plain Jane strikers that came with the Altman Easy Latches. A friend offered to machine me some new striker plates to go with the latches. Could probably get in trouble for using the Chevrolet logo on them.


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derotoreut 07-30-2023 10:01 PM
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Some of the body work is finishing up nicely.
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Shaved the dash and test fit new defroster vents.
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Shaved the cowl.
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Removed and smoothed out the drip rails
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zicc1835 08-01-2023 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by derotoreut (Post 9224500)
Some of the body work is finishing up nicely.
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Shaved the dash and test fit new defroster vents.
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Shaved the cowl.
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Removed and smoothed out the drip rails
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absolutely stunning.......

nicklear36 08-01-2023 05:25 PM
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What are your tips on tipping the cab upright like this? Did you put anything underneath it?

derotoreut 08-02-2023 09:50 PM
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absolutely stunning.......
Thanks a lot!

derotoreut 08-02-2023 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by nicklear36 (Post 9225467)
What are your tips on tipping the cab upright like this? Did you put anything underneath it?
The trick is having a lot of help. Yes setting on some blocks.

derotoreut 08-02-2023 10:24 PM
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Decided to use a custom aluminum core support from AutoRad. It came with core support, radiator, condenser and overflow catch.

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derotoreut 08-23-2023 03:10 PM
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So I really like the Sean Provost 1970 Mafia C10 truck and what they did to the engine bay. My goal is to try to duplicate the inner fenders. In order to do that I first have to modify the fenders and then make some inner fenders. Come along for the ride.

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derotoreut 08-23-2023 03:22 PM
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So here is what my stock fender looks like. I'm going to have to modify this on both fenders back to the hinges.

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I'll have to cut away the fender back to the hinge mount and then weld in some material to mount custom inner fenders to.

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derotoreut 08-23-2023 03:26 PM
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Passenger side fender is cut back to the hinge mount.

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derotoreut 08-23-2023 03:31 PM
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3-inch material was cut and welded in place to box the hinge mount. Same needs to be done on driver side.

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derotoreut 08-23-2023 03:40 PM
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Now that the fender modification is complete. I moved the truck back to the cleaner part of my shop to set the engine back in for some fit up.

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This is the look that I was trying to achieve.

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derotoreut 08-23-2023 03:46 PM
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With the engine back in, I moved the truck back over to the "dirty" part of my shop to try to lay out some inner fenders. This is a challenge and probably over my head, but I want to give it a try.

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derotoreut 08-23-2023 03:59 PM
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I quickly found out where my limitations are. Bead rolling is not one of my strong points, so I had some inner fenders made.

These are the Mafia C10 inners that I was trying to replicate.
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The following pictures are mine. They look pretty good.
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derotoreut 08-23-2023 04:07 PM
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So with inner fenders made for each side, it's time to test fit them into the truck...

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A major set back is reached because they don't fit. I guess that's what I get for trying to make inner fenders without the truck being there. This is a big problem.
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derotoreut 08-23-2023 04:30 PM
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Well this is how the fender modifications turned out. It was a lot of work only to find out that the fabricated inners don't fit. I guess it's back to the drawing board.

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72 tigger 08-23-2023 06:26 PM
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That stinks!

nicklear36 08-24-2023 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by derotoreut (Post 9216882)
What's the trick to tipping the cab back like that? Did you put blocks under the back wall?

cornerstone 08-25-2023 09:52 AM
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Have you tried installing the inner fenders to the fender while it is not mounted to the truck, and then install the fenders to the truck, then the core support last? I think that might work.

coldrider 08-25-2023 10:38 AM
Re: Project "Buffalo Blizzard Surprise" 71 SWB build
 
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Originally Posted by derotoreut (Post 9233354)
Well this is how the fender modifications turned out. It was a lot of work only to find out that the fabricated inners don't fit. I guess it's back to the drawing board.
Ugh, that sucks man, those are beautiful pieces. And not much you can do to modify them and still have them look good after all the bead rolling. Using them as templates for round 2?

derotoreut 08-25-2023 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by nicklear36 (Post 9233786)
What's the trick to tipping the cab back like that? Did you put blocks under the back wall?
No trick really. Just a few people and yes tipped up on blocks.

derotoreut 08-25-2023 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cornerstone (Post 9234002)
Have you tried installing the inner fenders to the fender while it is not mounted to the truck, and then install the fenders to the truck, then the core support last? I think that might work.
No I didn't try that because they were not even close. They were just way too long. Good thought, but there was no way they were going to fit. I'm pretty sure the OL length measurement was just flat out wrong.

derotoreut 08-25-2023 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by coldrider (Post 9234010)
Ugh, that sucks man, those are beautiful pieces. And not much you can do to modify them and still have them look good after all the bead rolling. Using them as templates for round 2?
Yeah I really thought about trying to modify them by cutting them and re-welding, but the bead rolls would not match up. Back to the drawing board.

derotoreut 08-25-2023 07:19 PM
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Time to move away from the inner fender issue for a while. I wanted to dig out my suspension parts and get them fit up again. My plan is to get the suspension and brakes installed so I can eventually make this thing a roller. It's been on frame jacks for too long.

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