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Ta2Don · 07-05-2013, 12:10 AM

A productive 4th for me...
Got the Oil changed in my wife's DD and my Daughter's car...

Installed a '95 Chrome Grille in my '90 Silverado DD, the grille was a straight across trade with a friend who had it on his '91. He wanted a period correct grille he could paint and add billet inserts, so it worked out for us both

Replaced the broken drive belt on the riding lawn mower...

After all that, it was on to the Grind, Weld, Grind...Repeat process

Here are a few progress pics... Some welds after the initial grind session, Me in action with the new Toy, er... Tool! And after the last grind session today...

Going to do repeat of today this weekend, hopefully for the last time, then onto other areas that need attention...

Just a small bit of progress, but progress nonetheless!!!

Jmorales3181 · 07-05-2013, 06:18 AM

Hope you enjoyed your 4th buddy! Fender is looking good, can't wait to see it all primed up!

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da_bears_da1 · 07-05-2013, 10:13 AM

Lookin good. Hope you like your new toy! Nice to see welds disappear.
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Ta2Don · 07-05-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jmorales3181

Hope you enjoyed your 4th buddy! Fender is looking good, can't wait to see it all primed up!

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Thanks JMo for the encouragement, still have some time to invest... This is my first metal repair attempted, so I am taking it slow and learning as I go, the learning part usually is accompanied by a

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Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

Lookin good. Hope you like your new toy! Nice to see welds disappear.
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Thanks Josh, the new toy is fun, albeit this is turning into the weld, grind, repeat circus as I learn through the process...

I need to make a big sign to hang in the shop, that were words of Wisdom imparted by Dr. Bomp... "Slow Down, Think, and Practice, Practice, Practice..."

Congrats to the Daughter on the upcoming Nuptials, and enjoy the Peace that will hopefully follow in the near future.

Jeff La · 07-06-2013, 12:25 PM

Good job on the fender

gimmy 64 · 07-06-2013, 07:50 PM

how does your compressor hold up to the angle grinder? I like the idea of the small grinding discs. I usually use a flap disc on a electric grinder

Ta2Don · 07-06-2013, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff La

Good job on the fender

Thanx Man!

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Originally Posted by gimmy 64

how does your compressor hold up to the angle grinder? I like the idea of the small grinding discs. I usually use a flap disc on a electric grinder

Have to take my time, I have a 60 gallon single stage compressor so I have to let it catch up occasionally... Helps to teach me patience, which I am learning is a plus when doing metalwork...

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Ta2Don · 07-08-2013, 09:28 PM

Not much accomplished on the stepper this weekend, did do some final welding on the fender patch, still got to do the grinding thing one more time, then it's on to primer...

The Grandson turned 5 Sunday, so it was party central at the house this weekend, got to live up to my Grandpa Mantra, Sugar em' up, send em' home!

Ta2Don · 07-17-2013, 12:35 PM

Another small update...
Finished grinding process on Fender Patch, happy with this attempt at a repair never tried before...

Hoping to use minimal filler, then Prime...

Will Update when I get that far...

greg65 · 07-17-2013, 01:27 PM

Nice work Don. Looking good.

Alan's Classic · 07-20-2013, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ta2Don

Another small update...
Finished grinding process on Fender Patch, happy with this attempt at a repair never tried before...

Hoping to use minimal filler, then Prime...

Will Update when I get that far...

Very nice work!!
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da_bears_da1 · 07-17-2013, 03:34 PM

Looks good! Always nice to get the first one done.

1963c-10 · 07-17-2013, 03:37 PM

Patch panel looks great

Ta2Don · 07-17-2013, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by greg65

Nice work Don. Looking good.

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Originally Posted by da_bears_da1

Looks good! Always nice to get the first one done.

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Patch panel looks great

Thanks Guys

Watching other builds and thanks to the encouraging words i finally dove off the deep end and attempted this type of repair...

Honestly had to question my sanity after a couple of

moments, and a few instances of

...

Now to find the time amongst everyday life to get this Fender in Primer, another first, especially since I've never attempted body work...

Thank the Good Lord for Good Friends (with experience) and this board with it's wealth of info!!!

Bomp · 07-17-2013, 06:32 PM

Now the real fun begins.
Glad to see the progress.

Jmorales3181 · 07-17-2013, 08:14 PM

Nice job Don! The other side will be a breeze

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Dub_X · 07-17-2013, 09:52 PM

Just ran through this thread, nice work so far. I also happened to notice a couple Missouri trucks you saw at the Power Tour. That blue stepside belongs to the brother of a friend of my dad's.

Ta2Don · 07-18-2013, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Bomp

Now the real fun begins.
Glad to see the progress.

Thanks Man! I really enjoy seeing the Roof Skin work you are doing...

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Originally Posted by Jmorales3181

Nice job Don! The other side will be a breeze

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Thanx JMo, Luckily the other fender is in much better shape. Very little work to do on that one...

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Originally Posted by Dub_X

Just ran through this thread, nice work so far. I also happened to notice a couple Missouri trucks you saw at the Power Tour. That blue stepside belongs to the brother of a friend of my dad's.

Thanks Dub_X

That Blue Stepper was one of my Favz at the Tour... It and the Flat Black Fleetside both had newer Vortecs if I remember... Very popular upgrade that I've noticed out here and locally. There's a guy here locally with this 53 which sports a 5.3L Vortec, I did some Door Art design work for him, just waiting to see the design on his doors, here's a teaser pic...

mullinax5630 · 07-18-2013, 02:14 PM

Subd.inspirational build

Dub_X · 07-18-2013, 03:12 PM

Yeah the blue stepside has an LS1, and the guy who owns it, his brother should have been there with his old Nova, same color blue. Has an LS1 and 6-Speed.

Ta2Don · 07-20-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dub_X

Yeah the blue stepside has an LS1, and the guy who owns it, his brother should have been there with his old Nova, same color blue. Has an LS1 and 6-Speed.

I remember a bunch of old Novas, and a handful of Blue ones... The only pic I have of one with an LS1 is a Station Wagon with an Alabama front plate. Very Clean...

Dub_X · 07-20-2013, 06:40 PM

If I had the gas money and something imo worth taking, I would have gone to the Power Tour.

Ta2Don · 07-21-2013, 04:28 PM

Thanks Alan! Jumping into bodywork has been interesting to say the least,,.
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jlsanborn · 07-22-2013, 05:51 PM

Looks like a nice build, I'll sign on for the ride! The Boy and I are doing a 355 / NV3500 swap into his S10 next week (3.42) so I'll have a little feedback on that for ya. Really like the artwork you do too.

Ta2Don · 07-22-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jlsanborn

Looks like a nice build, I'll sign on for the ride! The Boy and I are doing a 355 / NV3500 swap into his S10 next week (3.42) so I'll have a little feedback on that for ya. Really like the artwork you do too.

Thanks Man! Looking forward to getting through some bodywork and starting re-assembly

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07-05-2013, 12:10 AM	#1
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... A productive 4th for me... Got the Oil changed in my wife's DD and my Daughter's car... Installed a '95 Chrome Grille in my '90 Silverado DD, the grille was a straight across trade with a friend who had it on his '91. He wanted a period correct grille he could paint and add billet inserts, so it worked out for us both Replaced the broken drive belt on the riding lawn mower... After all that, it was on to the Grind, Weld, Grind...Repeat process Here are a few progress pics... Some welds after the initial grind session, Me in action with the new Toy, er... Tool! And after the last grind session today... Going to do repeat of today this weekend, hopefully for the last time, then onto other areas that need attention... Just a small bit of progress, but progress nonetheless!!! Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

07-05-2013, 06:18 AM	#2
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Hope you enjoyed your 4th buddy! Fender is looking good, can't wait to see it all primed up! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

07-05-2013, 10:13 AM	#3
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Lookin good. Hope you like your new toy! Nice to see welds disappear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

07-06-2013, 12:25 PM	#5
Jeff La Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Donaldsonville, La. Posts: 1,024	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Good job on the fender

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gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... how does your compressor hold up to the angle grinder? I like the idea of the small grinding discs. I usually use a flap disc on a electric grinder

07-08-2013, 09:28 PM	#8
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Not much accomplished on the stepper this weekend, did do some final welding on the fender patch, still got to do the grinding thing one more time, then it's on to primer... The Grandson turned 5 Sunday, so it was party central at the house this weekend, got to live up to my Grandpa Mantra, Sugar em' up, send em' home! __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

07-17-2013, 12:35 PM	#9
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Another small update... Finished grinding process on Fender Patch, happy with this attempt at a repair never tried before... Hoping to use minimal filler, then Prime... Will Update when I get that far... __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD Last edited by Ta2Don; 07-17-2013 at 01:02 PM. Reason: Add Pic

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07-17-2013, 03:34 PM	#12
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looks good! Always nice to get the first one done. __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

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Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Nice job Don! The other side will be a breeze Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

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Dub_X Professional Crow Bar Tosser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairview, Missouri [Joplin Area] Posts: 872	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Just ran through this thread, nice work so far. I also happened to notice a couple Missouri trucks you saw at the Power Tour. That blue stepside belongs to the brother of a friend of my dad's. __________________ Will My Beast "Big Nasty": '92 GMC Sierra K1500 Ext. Cab L31 Swap 4x4 Conversion: 2" Body Lift, 3" Skyjacker Suspension Lift, 9.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 3:73 Gears, 350cid L31 Vortec 5700, 4L60-E Overdrive Automatic My Dad's Beast: CUSTOM '97 Chevrolet Silverado K3500 4-Door Mega Cab Project: 10.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 4:10 Gears, 5.7L 350cid SBC Vortec, 4L80-E Overdrive Automatic "I'd rather PUSH my Chevy than DRIVE your Ford!"

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Dub_X Professional Crow Bar Tosser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairview, Missouri [Joplin Area] Posts: 872	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Yeah the blue stepside has an LS1, and the guy who owns it, his brother should have been there with his old Nova, same color blue. Has an LS1 and 6-Speed. __________________ Will My Beast "Big Nasty": '92 GMC Sierra K1500 Ext. Cab L31 Swap 4x4 Conversion: 2" Body Lift, 3" Skyjacker Suspension Lift, 9.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 3:73 Gears, 350cid L31 Vortec 5700, 4L60-E Overdrive Automatic My Dad's Beast: CUSTOM '97 Chevrolet Silverado K3500 4-Door Mega Cab Project: 10.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 4:10 Gears, 5.7L 350cid SBC Vortec, 4L80-E Overdrive Automatic "I'd rather PUSH my Chevy than DRIVE your Ford!"



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Dub_X Professional Crow Bar Tosser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairview, Missouri [Joplin Area] Posts: 872	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... If I had the gas money and something imo worth taking, I would have gone to the Power Tour. __________________ Will My Beast "Big Nasty": '92 GMC Sierra K1500 Ext. Cab L31 Swap 4x4 Conversion: 2" Body Lift, 3" Skyjacker Suspension Lift, 9.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 3:73 Gears, 350cid L31 Vortec 5700, 4L60-E Overdrive Automatic My Dad's Beast: CUSTOM '97 Chevrolet Silverado K3500 4-Door Mega Cab Project: 10.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 4:10 Gears, 5.7L 350cid SBC Vortec, 4L80-E Overdrive Automatic "I'd rather PUSH my Chevy than DRIVE your Ford!"

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Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanks Alan! Jumping into bodywork has been interesting to say the least,,. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

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jlsanborn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 2,367	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looks like a nice build, I'll sign on for the ride! The Boy and I are doing a 355 / NV3500 swap into his S10 next week (3.42) so I'll have a little feedback on that for ya. Really like the artwork you do too. __________________ '77 K30 3+3 - "The Crummy" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=640134 '67 C10 L/SWB - Soon to be daily driver! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=471776

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