1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**68 C10 Driver** · 09-12-2021, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Southpaw69

I got to learn how to weld with my truck as well. You had a lot more and it looks great. Rock on sir.

I had zero welding experience before this build. YouTube has been a great teacher! I greatly appreciate the positive comments from everyone. It really helps to motivate me.

Thanks!

Cheers-

**68 C10 Driver** · 09-18-2021, 07:12 PM

So back to repairing the rust on the area up under the dash. Because of the compound curves, this was a tricky patch panel to create. Fortunately I keep an old inner fender around for that purpose and it came in handy. But the panel I am putting together will actually be several pieces when it is all said and done.

The largest panel was the most difficult to create and that is now welded in. I just need to get my welds ground down a bit more...they will not be flush for added strength and besides, no one will ever see it unless they remove the dash again. The gaps up under the windshield opening will be sealed with seam sealer.

**68 C10 Driver** · 09-18-2021, 07:22 PM

The outside area was easier, but time consuming because I had to make several parts and weld them in place, again because of the complex bends and angles.

This looks ugly now, but it will get massaged down into a nice seamless look. I wanted to somehow eliminate the seam here anyway just to prevent future water intrusion which leads to rust.

**Kronald_70GMC** · 09-18-2021, 07:41 PM

I just filled those areas on with weld on mine. I welded some then ground it down, then welded more ect... until I had a nice smooth finish. Good looking work your doing.

**Grumpy old man** · 09-18-2021, 07:52 PM

You may want to consider welding the upper seams also and use some short hair glass filler to smooth it all out and not have to worry about seam sealer around the windshield .

**68 C10 Driver** · 09-19-2021, 09:46 AM

Hey Grumpy, I am there with you on eliminating those seams (see pic below). I had previously welded that area up above the windshield in an effort to remove any potential entry points for water and rust formation. I plan on spraying all of that, as well as the interior with epoxy primer as further protection.

Once I finish the interior welding, I will epoxy prime it and spray the Lizard Skin.

09-18-2021, 07:12 PM	#2
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 623	Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project So back to repairing the rust on the area up under the dash. Because of the compound curves, this was a tricky patch panel to create. Fortunately I keep an old inner fender around for that purpose and it came in handy. But the panel I am putting together will actually be several pieces when it is all said and done. The largest panel was the most difficult to create and that is now welded in. I just need to get my welds ground down a bit more...they will not be flush for added strength and besides, no one will ever see it unless they remove the dash again. The gaps up under the windshield opening will be sealed with seam sealer. Attached Images

09-18-2021, 07:22 PM	#3
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 623	Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project The outside area was easier, but time consuming because I had to make several parts and weld them in place, again because of the complex bends and angles. This looks ugly now, but it will get massaged down into a nice seamless look. I wanted to somehow eliminate the seam here anyway just to prevent future water intrusion which leads to rust. Attached Images

09-18-2021, 07:41 PM	#4
Kronald_70GMC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Martensville, Saskatchewan Posts: 959	Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project I just filled those areas on with weld on mine. I welded some then ground it down, then welded more ect... until I had a nice smooth finish. Good looking work your doing. __________________ Kyle 1970 GMC "Project Splice" 2017 Silverado LTZ (Daily Driver) IG: kyle_ronald

09-18-2021, 07:52 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project You may want to consider welding the upper seams also and use some short hair glass filler to smooth it all out and not have to worry about seam sealer around the windshield . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

09-19-2021, 09:46 AM	#6
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 623	Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project Hey Grumpy, I am there with you on eliminating those seams (see pic below). I had previously welded that area up above the windshield in an effort to remove any potential entry points for water and rust formation. I plan on spraying all of that, as well as the interior with epoxy primer as further protection. Once I finish the interior welding, I will epoxy prime it and spray the Lizard Skin. Attached Images



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