Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

I went to Pick A Part today and got a seat from a 91 Chevy truck, and a gas tank from a 77 Blazer. What a ***** it was getting the gas tank out. Everything was rusted, and no air tools. It took me 3 hours to get just the tank out. The seat fits with out any modification. It sits flat on the floor, and looks just about the right height. A lot of work but worth the $50.00 for the seat & $80.00 for the rest. Another score!! :metal:

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/485912086_dApbT-M.jpg

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/485912158_N9nLY-M.jpg

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/485912219_SaVDp-M.jpg

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/485912297_edAsJ-M.jpg

The tank has a hole in it. That's how a Junk Yard empty the gas tanks. No biggy, I'll just weld it up. I got the tank with the sender/pump, and the rock shield too.
http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/485912363_3MD4c-M.jpg

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Man, you took the fun out of it.:lol::lol: You need to put some seats in like mine.;) That seat does fit good that you got today. You gonna run lap belts or ??? Like you said great score.:metal:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Nice Score!!
how are you going to clear the tank of fumes before you weld it?

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

YES do be very careful welding on that gas tank! Even if it doesn't smell that bad the fumes can still ignite. If you need some ideas just ask. ;)

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

There was a guy at the shop my dad worked at years ago. He had a gas tank that needed to be welded. He set it on top of a 2 inch steel bench, crawled under the bench, lit the torch, and waived it in front of the fill neck. :lol:

When the tank fell from the ceiling back onto the bench he had no fumes left in it.

You can inert the tank by filling it with CO2 or Argon gas. That should flush all the gas fumes out, but still be careful.

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

:haha::haha::haha:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

I love the look of that seat. It's the first one I've seen that looks darn close to the original style but has the modern benefits. I'm not going for a 100% stock look but want to stay really close to stock. Nice score!

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

I welded up gas tanks before. First I have to take the sender out. Then if I smell fumes I'll flush it with water, and blow dry it. I don't think there will be any fumes because that hole has been in it for a long time. It gets real hot here in the High Desert, and that should have dried all the fumes out of it. I hope. Worst case I'll hook a hose from a running engine's exhaust pipe while welding it. A quick way would be to throw a match in it. NOT!!! :haha:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Love the way the cragars look.
Truck is coming along and coming along Fast.

Just courious, what are your plans if any, with the grill area.
(where the GMC letters were).

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Yea the Cragar's look sweet. It's really not coming together as fast as it looks. There's still a lot of time consuming things to do yet.
For the grill I thought of putting black mesh with bullets, or chrome cabinet pull handles. Or maybe a Chevrolet script on the black mesh

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Can’t get over the quality of the pictures (almost as good as my Wal-Mart throw away camera).:lol:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Is that a complement??:ack:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Just pulling your leg. :lol:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Strodder
If you read Mac's Thread, Post #206. I think you will understand..I hope.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=299814&page=9

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

I didn't know how to respond. I'm new here. ...:lol:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

I know how you fill...
:lol::lol:..I have to watch the following members:lol::lol:

Jason65
Joe283
Macattack
TIME
Scotts62

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

How do you fill??? :haha:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

See I have a sense of hummer too. :lol:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Looks like I have a new list:lol:

Alan
Jason65
Joe283
Macattack
Scotts62
Strodder
TIME

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

With a face like this I better be on the list.:haha:

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/9008956_qgEFq-M.jpg

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

:lol::haha::lol::haha:

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

I got my eyes on you 4D:devil:


edit......wait.......I thought I made the list but..........who is joe283??????????

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 

Your evil twin:devil: :lol:
My bad,, I don't know where that came from...mayby it'e the 52 points I gave you..:lol: