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mjensen · 01-31-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by grassman92

Looks good to me keep up the good work

I am getting ready to do the same thing on my 69 and liked your Cab dolly
are you happy with it or would change anything if you had to build another one? I have seen both wood and steel just want something stable.
Also were did you buy all of your body pieces from? Thanks Kevin

Thanks! I like it, but I would change a few things. First off, I made it too wide, so the cab doesn't sit level on the dolly. I'm thinking that I would have built it a little shorter too, it's good for the floor work but it's going to be rough to work on the roof

. I've been very pleased with it's stability though, its real stout.

As far as the parts are concerned, I got them from Mike's Bump and Grind Garage http://www.bumpandgrindgarage.com/ (he's a site vendor here...VERY helpful and they are great to work with!!)

mjensen · 01-31-2010, 11:24 PM

Well, I didn't get much real work done this weekend. I'm trying to figure out how to get the old rear cab support out of there. So, in the mean time I'm test fitting the floor peice, and I think it's going to work.

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Yeah, I've got some patching to do here

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nuke1 · 02-01-2010, 12:28 AM

looking good, remember measure 3 times cut once. Sorry had to. as for the rear support it is a bit of a crap pile, jsut take your time.

mjensen · 02-01-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nuke1

looking good, remember measure 3 times cut once. Sorry had to. as for the rear support it is a bit of a crap pile, jsut take your time.

I knew I had it backwards!

Nothing like creating more work for myself huh?

Yeah, I'm going to try and round myself up a plasma cutter because I just don't want to deal with it any more

mjensen · 06-20-2010, 09:02 PM

Well, no work on the truck but I did get more tools!

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Hopefully next weekend I can get cutting

oldblue1968chevy · 06-20-2010, 10:56 PM

sweet can i borrow the plasma cutter

sgaylord · 06-21-2010, 01:20 PM

Cool tools. That will definitely help. Just went through some of those very same patches on my Jezebel project. There are lots of pics in the project link as well as others saved elsewhere if you need to see something that would help you with your project. Not sure I could be used as an example or for advice but if I can assist in any way let me know. I cant travel to Utah and do the work for you though....

mjensen · 06-30-2010, 10:01 PM

Thanks! I could definitely use all the help I can get

. I've got the compressor and plasma cutter running now, so hopefully this weekend I can start hacking...I mean precision cutting these pieces out

19723DR · 07-01-2010, 01:09 AM

Glad to see you've made some progress on the cab floor.

mjensen · 07-01-2010, 08:57 PM

I haven't really made as good of progress as I would like though. It will be nice to start putting pieces back on instead of cutting them off.

mjensen · 07-15-2010, 12:55 AM

Okay, so I got to play yesterday and today!

I must preface these pictures with the fact that I'm definitely a novice, but I have a better understanding of what I'm doing for the driver's side.

My first tack of a new piece!! Yeah for me! Notice the gaps I'm going to need to patch in

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Front cab support seems to line up fairly well:

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mjensen · 07-24-2010, 02:55 PM

Well, I'm making progress today. I got the cab supports bolted down and I'm getting ready to re-hang the door and get the outer rocker in its final resting place. I just hope I'm not doing something completely stupid that's going to bite me later.

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mjensen · 10-10-2010, 05:45 PM

I really planned on doing a whole lot more today, but I got discouraged with getting the new floor to fit. So, I walked away.

Chevymaniac · 10-10-2010, 06:12 PM

I think you are doing a excellant job, I 'am in the same boat as you, no welding or bodywork experience at all and i have to do cab corners, rockers and cab mounts too. I just a little nervous in taking on that ascept of the project.

mjensen · 10-10-2010, 06:29 PM

Thanks! I appreciate that! You know, it's not too bad once you get into it. The hard part for me is getting the panels the way they need to be. It definitely could be better fitting, but I'm pretty happy with the way it's working out.

mjensen · 07-24-2010, 08:01 PM

Ok, so I have the rocker tacked in. If anyone is reading this, please give me your opinions. I know it's not professional quality, but I'm trying

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I think the bottom line is deceiving because of the rust in the door...it actually bows out at the edges.

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TIA
Mike

mjensen · 08-08-2010, 11:55 AM

Well, after hours of welding and grinding I've almost completed the passenger side rocker project. I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly, but I think it will work

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mjensen · 08-08-2010, 10:38 PM

Man, it feels like I'm making a career out of this rocker! Finished all the grinding, and put some temporary primer on it.

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gdavis · 10-14-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by mjensen

Man, it feels like I'm making a career out of this rocker! Finished all the grinding, and put some temporary primer on it.

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well, I have been working on mine off and on for three months. I put my cab cornors and cut of the dash and welded my fire wall. haven't totched my rockers. waiting for my post from Tuckers front and rear bothsides. I am working on my kick panels.

LeatherMan69 · 08-10-2010, 09:28 AM

tell you what mjensen, I just found your build thread and its been very helpful to me cause my cab is a DISASTER! ALL my cab supports are demolished by rust. If i didint know that my truck was supposed to have cab supports i wouldnt have been able to see where the need to be thats how bad they are rusted out. Also my cab corners and rocker and floor panel are junk. So i got a feeling that i'll feel like i'll be makin a career from the cab corners down on the cab as well. BUT your thread is a nice thing to read an i really like your progress, taking your time and doing it right!

mjensen · 08-10-2010, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by LeatherMan69

tell you what mjensen, I just found your build thread and its been very helpful to me cause my cab is a DISASTER! ALL my cab supports are demolished by rust. If i didint know that my truck was supposed to have cab supports i wouldnt have been able to see where the need to be thats how bad they are rusted out. Also my cab corners and rocker and floor panel are junk. So i got a feeling that i'll feel like i'll be makin a career from the cab corners down on the cab as well. BUT your thread is a nice thing to read an i really like your progress, taking your time and doing it right!

Thanks LeatherMan! I've seen some threads on here that just amaze me to no end what they're able to do with the rust repairs. A really great thread that I came across was "Project Jezebel" by sgaylord, he has done some serious repairs on that cab and it turned out great (http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342284)

mjensen · 08-22-2010, 05:59 PM

I did do a little work today (real little), and you experienced folks can't laugh

I had to build a brace to go around the rear cab support from some poor measuring on my part. I also made a very scary cut for the cab corner.

First scary cut because people will be able to see it

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oldblue1968chevy · 08-22-2010, 06:17 PM

good job man!! Thats HARD work, lots of time and for me, nothing to show, keep at it!

mjensen · 08-22-2010, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

good job man!! Thats HARD work, lots of time and for me, nothing to show, keep at it!

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm hoping to get this passenger side finished soon so I can move on

19723DR · 08-26-2010, 11:29 PM

You worry too much. I think you're doing a great job on the cab of your truck. Keep up the good work.

01-31-2010, 11:24 PM	#2
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, I didn't get much real work done this weekend. I'm trying to figure out how to get the old rear cab support out of there. So, in the mean time I'm test fitting the floor peice, and I think it's going to work. Yeah, I've got some patching to do here __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

02-01-2010, 12:28 AM	#3
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" looking good, remember measure 3 times cut once. Sorry had to. as for the rear support it is a bit of a crap pile, jsut take your time. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

06-20-2010, 09:02 PM	#5
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, no work on the truck but I did get more tools! Plasma Cutter Air Compressor Hopefully next weekend I can get cutting __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

06-20-2010, 10:56 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" sweet can i borrow the plasma cutter __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-21-2010, 01:20 PM	#7
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Cool tools. That will definitely help. Just went through some of those very same patches on my Jezebel project. There are lots of pics in the project link as well as others saved elsewhere if you need to see something that would help you with your project. Not sure I could be used as an example or for advice but if I can assist in any way let me know. I cant travel to Utah and do the work for you though.... __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

06-30-2010, 10:01 PM	#8
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Thanks! I could definitely use all the help I can get . I've got the compressor and plasma cutter running now, so hopefully this weekend I can start hacking...I mean precision cutting these pieces out __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-01-2010, 01:09 AM	#9
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Glad to see you've made some progress on the cab floor. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

07-01-2010, 08:57 PM	#10
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I haven't really made as good of progress as I would like though. It will be nice to start putting pieces back on instead of cutting them off. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-15-2010, 12:55 AM	#11
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Okay, so I got to play yesterday and today! I must preface these pictures with the fact that I'm definitely a novice, but I have a better understanding of what I'm doing for the driver's side. My first tack of a new piece!! Yeah for me! Notice the gaps I'm going to need to patch in Front cab support seems to line up fairly well: __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-24-2010, 02:55 PM	#12
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, I'm making progress today. I got the cab supports bolted down and I'm getting ready to re-hang the door and get the outer rocker in its final resting place. I just hope I'm not doing something completely stupid that's going to bite me later. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

10-10-2010, 05:45 PM	#13
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I really planned on doing a whole lot more today, but I got discouraged with getting the new floor to fit. So, I walked away. Attached Images __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

10-10-2010, 06:12 PM	#14
Chevymaniac Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kitimat, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 234	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I think you are doing a excellant job, I 'am in the same boat as you, no welding or bodywork experience at all and i have to do cab corners, rockers and cab mounts too. I just a little nervous in taking on that ascept of the project.

10-10-2010, 06:29 PM	#15
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Thanks! I appreciate that! You know, it's not too bad once you get into it. The hard part for me is getting the panels the way they need to be. It definitely could be better fitting, but I'm pretty happy with the way it's working out. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

07-24-2010, 08:01 PM	#16
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Ok, so I have the rocker tacked in. If anyone is reading this, please give me your opinions. I know it's not professional quality, but I'm trying I think the bottom line is deceiving because of the rust in the door...it actually bows out at the edges. TIA Mike __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

08-08-2010, 11:55 AM	#17
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Well, after hours of welding and grinding I've almost completed the passenger side rocker project. I'm not sure if I'm doing this correctly, but I think it will work __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread



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08-08-2010, 10:38 PM	#18
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" Man, it feels like I'm making a career out of this rocker! Finished all the grinding, and put some temporary primer on it. __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

08-10-2010, 09:28 AM	#20
LeatherMan69 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lafayette IN Posts: 107	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" tell you what mjensen, I just found your build thread and its been very helpful to me cause my cab is a DISASTER! ALL my cab supports are demolished by rust. If i didint know that my truck was supposed to have cab supports i wouldnt have been able to see where the need to be thats how bad they are rusted out. Also my cab corners and rocker and floor panel are junk. So i got a feeling that i'll feel like i'll be makin a career from the cab corners down on the cab as well. BUT your thread is a nice thing to read an i really like your progress, taking your time and doing it right!

08-22-2010, 05:59 PM	#22
mjensen Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 1,562	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" I did do a little work today (real little), and you experienced folks can't laugh I had to build a brace to go around the rear cab support from some poor measuring on my part. I also made a very scary cut for the cab corner. First scary cut because people will be able to see it Patchwork quilt __________________ Mike '69 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 Build Thread

08-22-2010, 06:17 PM	#23
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" good job man!! Thats HARD work, lots of time and for me, nothing to show, keep at it! __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

08-26-2010, 11:29 PM	#25
19723DR Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 628	Re: 69 GMC "Ol' Blue" You worry too much. I think you're doing a great job on the cab of your truck. Keep up the good work. __________________ 72 Suburban 3 Door http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=265728 family fun cruiser 71 Cheyenne Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=299232 Almost finished 93 Silverado http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=378258 Flamed, bagged, body dropped on 22's 98 Chevy short bed DD 97 Z71 3 Door 51 Suburban-S-10 swap "What other hot rod can you carry 7 of your friends in"

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