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glock35ipsc · 11-20-2004, 02:49 AM

I've been thinking about doing this for awhile now, and since my new shop toys came today, I couldn't resist jumping on it.

I had already welded up the hole for the blower motor, but I didn't like how that side of the firewall had the "jog" in in, compared to the rounded part on the drivers side. So I filled it in. The new shrinker/stretcher I got today was just the thing I needed to do this too!

R 78 PROJECT · 11-20-2004, 03:06 AM

Sweet work love the tools go back and have some fun!!!

kingsolver72 · 11-20-2004, 03:09 AM

That is some good work you are doing for sure

krue · 11-20-2004, 03:30 AM

Looks like good work!

silvertonguedevil · 11-20-2004, 04:06 AM

There's a chance I may be more excited about this darn thing than you are glock!

Nice work!! This truck is going to be super-*****in'!!

JayDubBlazer · 11-20-2004, 04:21 AM

that is sweet I don't even have enought room for those tools

jamis · 11-20-2004, 06:49 AM

very nice work and a cool mod

Tx Firefighter · 11-20-2004, 08:57 AM

Glock, you are a truck building stud.

Everyone needs to look and learn from this guy. He's a master.

Cethern · 11-20-2004, 10:47 AM

Glock..When I need some cool fab work done I'm headed your way...

roj2323 · 11-20-2004, 11:54 AM

dude that rocks! would you be willing to make another plate so i can use it on my truck? i'll pay you of course. let me know thanks
ondrew

Bowtiefreak · 11-20-2004, 12:16 PM

Glock,
Too cool, I just got done doing the very same thing last month. I just never seem to post pics tho. I think both of us are at about the same spots on our trucks.
Have fun

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2004, 01:25 PM

Thanks for the comments guys! Doing this stuff is just too much fun! I enjoy learning how to do new things as I go through this project. I figure this will be the one and only time I have to do EVERYTHING I have always had in mind if I were to customize a truck. They are all small and subtle, by I know they are there.

silvertonguedevil - The more little things I get done to her, the more excited I get too! I can't wait until this thing is ready for paint!

Tx Firefighter - Dude, you are embarrasing me!! I am just a VERY lucky guy, very lucky to have the place and the means to do this stuff. I am nothing more than a shade tree hacker having the time of my life learning new things!!!

Cethern - We are about an hour apart, come have a beer anytime!

roj2323 - If I can get my other cab brought over to my place from my Dad's so I had a pattern, I may be able to do that.........

Bowtiefreak - I think this is the best mod that can be done to the firewall next to shaving the heater stuff. Get some pics up dude!!

**Yukon Jack** · 11-20-2004, 04:14 PM

Looks really great! Can't beat having fun doing something like that.

glock35ipsc · 11-20-2004, 08:34 PM

It's the most fun I've had since....well, that's private

I just finished up doing a frenched antenna on the drivers side a little while ago. I'll get some pics up later on.

Orange70chevy · 11-20-2004, 09:26 PM

Wow that looks great. I would like to see a photo of it when you get it primered. Keep up the good work.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-20-2004, 10:15 PM

Look's damn good I have been about half way through that same mod for about 3 month's now ,just can't seem to find the time to finish it....

kingsolver72 · 11-21-2004, 04:59 AM

Glock,I see you have a scooter in your garage. What is it?

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 11-21-2004, 10:20 AM

Damn they got a tool for that?? I used a sand bag and a mallet to do that on 68LS1's truck. I gotta keep up with these new fangled inventions their making.

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2004, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kingsolver72

Glock,I see you have a scooter in your garage. What is it?

2004 Yamaha V-Star. I wanted a Harley Fat Boy. but didn't like the $15,000 price tag!! Got the Yammy for $5600 brand new, and I got them to throw in the windshield! Looks just like it, sounds just like it, runs just like it, just a lot of $$$ less!

*Randy70C-10* · 11-21-2004, 11:55 AM

...........and you're ridin!

glock35ipsc · 11-21-2004, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy70C-10

...........and you're ridin!

Amen!! Plus, I saved lots of money so I could trick it out...bought some sweet saddlebags and modified them, made some highway bars, better exhaust, rejetted the carb, better intake system. Runs like a bat outta hell now, and sounds 10x better!

11-20-2004, 02:49 AM	#1
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Another fab project completed on the 68 (pics) I've been thinking about doing this for awhile now, and since my new shop toys came today, I couldn't resist jumping on it. I had already welded up the hole for the blower motor, but I didn't like how that side of the firewall had the "jog" in in, compared to the rounded part on the drivers side. So I filled it in. The new shrinker/stretcher I got today was just the thing I needed to do this too! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-20-2004, 03:06 AM	#2
R 78 PROJECT <<< R 67 PROJECT Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: FortWorth Tx. Posts: 767	Sweet work love the tools go back and have some fun!!! __________________ NEW BABY!!! '67 STEPSIDE FRAME OFF PROJECT bullstowin40@sbcglobal.net -92 2wd burb 225k dailey driver -98 nissan quest the wifes -67 C-10 stepside my toy

11-20-2004, 03:30 AM	#4
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Looks like good work! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

11-20-2004, 04:06 AM	#5
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	There's a chance I may be more excited about this darn thing than you are glock! Nice work!! This truck is going to be super-***in'!! __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale** 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

11-20-2004, 04:21 AM	#6
JayDubBlazer go cyclones Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 1,885	that is sweet I don't even have enought room for those tools __________________ Wes PROJECT OLE GREEN 1972 Blazer 4X4 350/700R4 2017 Silverado LT

11-20-2004, 03:09 AM	#3
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	That is some good work you are doing for sure

11-20-2004, 06:49 AM	#7
jamis F.A.S.T. president Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 1,883	very nice work and a cool mod __________________ F.A.S.T. President and Founder Fabricators for the Advancement of Sawsall Technology "A fear of the Sawsall is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity." ~Sigmund Freud, "General Introduction to Psychoanalysis"

11-20-2004, 08:57 AM	#8
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Glock, you are a truck building stud. Everyone needs to look and learn from this guy. He's a master. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

11-20-2004, 10:47 AM	#9
Cethern What was I thinking?? Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Commerce City Co Posts: 637	Glock..When I need some cool fab work done I'm headed your way... __________________ 72 K5 that needs lots of parts.. 71 GMC 3/4 4x4 That doesn't need much which is a good thing I don't think I could aford another money pit...

11-20-2004, 11:54 AM	#10
roj2323 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 985	dude that rocks! would you be willing to make another plate so i can use it on my truck? i'll pay you of course. let me know thanks ondrew

11-20-2004, 12:16 PM	#11
Bowtiefreak Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: LeRoy, Mich. Posts: 854	Glock, Too cool, I just got done doing the very same thing last month. I just never seem to post pics tho. I think both of us are at about the same spots on our trucks. Have fun __________________ 1968 Chevy C10 Short Fleetside/Wood floor ECE 4-6 Drop / 406 Small Block 1971 Chevelle 427 Big Block

11-20-2004, 01:25 PM	#12
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Thanks for the comments guys! Doing this stuff is just too much fun! I enjoy learning how to do new things as I go through this project. I figure this will be the one and only time I have to do EVERYTHING I have always had in mind if I were to customize a truck. They are all small and subtle, by I know they are there. silvertonguedevil - The more little things I get done to her, the more excited I get too! I can't wait until this thing is ready for paint! Tx Firefighter - Dude, you are embarrasing me!! I am just a VERY lucky guy, very lucky to have the place and the means to do this stuff. I am nothing more than a shade tree hacker having the time of my life learning new things!!! Cethern - We are about an hour apart, come have a beer anytime! roj2323 - If I can get my other cab brought over to my place from my Dad's so I had a pattern, I may be able to do that......... Bowtiefreak - I think this is the best mod that can be done to the firewall next to shaving the heater stuff. Get some pics up dude!! __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-20-2004, 04:14 PM	#13
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Looks really great! Can't beat having fun doing something like that. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-20-2004, 08:34 PM	#14
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	It's the most fun I've had since....well, that's private I just finished up doing a frenched antenna on the drivers side a little while ago. I'll get some pics up later on. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

11-20-2004, 09:26 PM	#15
Orange70chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Penelope, Texas Posts: 393	Wow that looks great. I would like to see a photo of it when you get it primered. Keep up the good work.



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11-20-2004, 10:15 PM	#16
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Look's damn good I have been about half way through that same mod for about 3 month's now ,just can't seem to find the time to finish it.... __________________ 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..

11-21-2004, 04:59 AM	#17
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,202	Glock,I see you have a scooter in your garage. What is it?

11-21-2004, 10:20 AM	#18
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Damn they got a tool for that?? I used a sand bag and a mallet to do that on 68LS1's truck. I gotta keep up with these new fangled inventions their making. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

11-21-2004, 11:55 AM	#20
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	...........and you're ridin!

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