Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued - Page 6 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

VA72C10 · 08-17-2011, 07:23 PM

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I have only used a cheap auto helmet once, I normally use an ol' flip down one. But as far as I remember I think no 8 shaded was for mig. I'd just start at the darkest setting and arc it on scrap metal adjusting the shade down till you can see. Hope it helps. Cheers
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On the welding sometimes ive found that if you have good light that is directed right at the place your welding and placed so its not faced towards the helmet it really helps you see better. Now the real advice I have for you is to find a magnifying lense and tape it to the inside of your helmet, thats how Im able to see the welding surface better. Now 20 years ago I probably wouldn't have needed the Magnifying lense.

Are you going to fix the kick Panel and the seam above where you welded in the patch panel on the floor? Ive found that the seam running across the floor is prone for rust so probably to be safe look for pin holes and weld them shut then grind that seam and put POR 15 on them to keep them from rusting in the future. These are things Ive found in my builds so Im just suggesting that they may be problem areas in the future so you might want to take care of them while you have it apart. This is a great build.

JRBECK64

Thanks guys. Yes, we're going to make some small patches for the kick panel...then it will be ground down, hit with por15 or similar rust converter and then seam sealer.

No work by me on this for the next several days as my wife goes in at 6:15 tomorrow for a planned c-section for our third daughter...

**72 Super** · 08-17-2011, 08:43 PM

Hope all goes well for your wife and you and your 3rd daughter. Looks like your new project is coming along well. Sorry the 72 Super build didn't work out.

Ray

stealthy '69 · 08-17-2011, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Thanks guys. Yes, we're going to make some small patches for the kick panel...then it will be ground down, hit with por15 or similar rust converter and then seam sealer.

No work by me on this for the next several days as my wife goes in at 6:15 tomorrow for a planned c-section for our third daughter...

Man it seems like everyone on the board is having babies.

Progress is looking pretty good too. It'll be nice to look down and see sheet metal instead of rust holes.

gcburdic · 08-17-2011, 08:51 PM

congrats Jonathan....hope Mom and babes do good

...keep us posted!!!

heeroyue2002 · 08-18-2011, 05:41 AM

hey shouldnt u be asleep or is it almost time for u to go to hospital. congrats. i sure freaked out when my son was being born.

VA72C10 · 08-18-2011, 07:54 AM

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hey shouldnt u be asleep or is it almost time for u to go to hospital. congrats. i sure freaked out when my son was being born.

we were up getting ready...actually in the room now waiting to go back in 1/2hr....

dmwphoto · 08-18-2011, 06:39 AM

great 5 page read and best wishes on your new child today.
Hope to catch up with you this fall.

VA72C10 · 08-18-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by dmwphoto

great 5 page read and best wishes on your new child today.
Hope to catch up with you this fall.

Thanks for checking out the build. Hopefully we'll get a local meet set up in the next two months

hgs_notes · 08-18-2011, 08:13 AM

You better pay attention to the wife and not your phone or you'll end up with a mild consussion from the slap upside the head.

VA72C10 · 08-18-2011, 09:46 AM

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You better pay attention to the wife and not your phone or you'll end up with a mild consussion from the slap upside the head.

it's actually my laptop

I have a dumb phone...not a smart one

But she's fine with me on the comp and phone (notifying all the family and sending pics), baby Rachel is here, and healthy. 7lbs 2.4oz and 18 1/2" long!

gcburdic · 08-18-2011, 10:03 AM

AWESOME!!!!...Congrats buddy!!!

Zoomin · 08-18-2011, 10:15 AM

Welcome to Rachel! Is her middle name Cheyenne?

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VA72C10 · 08-18-2011, 10:22 AM

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AWESOME!!!!...Congrats buddy!!!

Thanks!

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Welcome to Rachel! Is her middle name Cheyenne?

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No, it's SUPER

Rachel Anna

JJchamp48 · 08-18-2011, 11:59 AM

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Welcome to Rachel! Is her middle name Cheyenne?

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not sure if Jonathan thought of that one...might be trying to change her name now. It is a good name tho....

I have a cousin named Shelby because her parents were Mustang (

) nuts.

Congrats Jonathan. She's beautiful. Now stop taking pictures so she can rest, she's had a busy morning!!!

VA72C10 · 08-18-2011, 10:23 AM

I'm going to get some cleaned up pics later and will post them in a new thread on gen discussion. That pic is when she's approx 90 seconds old

heeroyue2002 · 08-18-2011, 12:02 PM

cool. the black poop the first couple days is crazy.

**72k5zl1** · 08-18-2011, 12:31 PM

congrates!

JJchamp48 · 08-18-2011, 01:25 PM

got some pictures in the gallery. hope this link works.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=90276&cat=500

**72 Super** · 08-18-2011, 05:51 PM

Jonathan, congrats to you and your wife.

Ray

hgs_notes · 08-18-2011, 10:17 PM

Hey! 8 fingers and 2 thumbs! Congratulations!

VA72C10 · 08-18-2011, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JJchamp48

not sure if Jonathan thought of that one...might be trying to change her name now. It is a good name tho....

I have a cousin named Shelby because her parents were Mustang (

) nuts.

Congrats Jonathan. She's beautiful. Now stop taking pictures so she can rest, she's had a busy morning!!!

Thanks

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Originally Posted by heeroyue2002

cool. the black poop the first couple days is crazy.

Already changed a couple of those tar diapers as I like to call them

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Originally Posted by 72k5zl1

congrates!

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by JJchamp48

got some pictures in the gallery. hope this link works.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=90276&cat=500

Just saw the pics of the one with cherry bombs...still have the flowmaster one?

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Jonathan, congrats to you and your wife.

Ray

Thanks!

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Hey! 8 fingers and 2 thumbs! Congratulations!

10 toes too and cute as a button

eagleuh1 · 08-18-2011, 10:35 PM

Congratulations, and now the fun begins.

VA72C10 · 08-18-2011, 10:41 PM

Pic in the operating room (c-section) I will try to upload some this weekend once we get an outfit on her

Zoomin · 08-18-2011, 10:42 PM

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Already changed a couple of those tar diapers as I like to call them

Have you thought about trying some seam sealer?

68 SHORT-STEP'N · 08-18-2011, 10:44 PM

Congratulations !!! There is nothing like that NEW BABY smell . She's a beautiful little girl .

08-17-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued Hope all goes well for your wife and you and your 3rd daughter. Looks like your new project is coming along well. Sorry the 72 Super build didn't work out. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-17-2011, 08:51 PM	#4
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued congrats Jonathan....hope Mom and babes do good...keep us posted!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-18-2011, 05:41 AM	#5
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued hey shouldnt u be asleep or is it almost time for u to go to hospital. congrats. i sure freaked out when my son was being born. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

08-18-2011, 06:39 AM	#7
dmwphoto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Richmond, Va Posts: 573	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued great 5 page read and best wishes on your new child today. Hope to catch up with you this fall.

08-18-2011, 08:13 AM	#9
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued You better pay attention to the wife and not your phone or you'll end up with a mild consussion from the slap upside the head. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-18-2011, 10:03 AM	#11
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued AWESOME!!!!...Congrats buddy!!! __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present

08-18-2011, 10:15 AM	#12
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued Welcome to Rachel! Is her middle name Cheyenne? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

08-18-2011, 10:23 AM	#15
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued I'm going to get some cleaned up pics later and will post them in a new thread on gen discussion. That pic is when she's approx 90 seconds old __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

08-18-2011, 12:02 PM	#16
heeroyue2002 fat old dude Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: fresno, california Posts: 1,424	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued cool. the black poop the first couple days is crazy. __________________ 1972 c-10 shortbed 350/400 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389157 1968 workhorse http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446216 Accepting part donations

08-18-2011, 12:31 PM	#17
72k5zl1 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: bennington, vt Posts: 1,609	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued congrates! __________________ my build threads, 68 pro touring, auto cross c10 (mid life crisis) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=464109 website http://www.sauersgarage.com/

08-18-2011, 01:25 PM	#18
JJchamp48 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 209	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued got some pictures in the gallery. hope this link works. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=90276&cat=500

08-18-2011, 05:51 PM	#19
72 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hyattsville, Maryland Posts: 3,678	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued Jonathan, congrats to you and your wife. Ray __________________ 72 Cheyenne Super (Purchased new by my parents in August of 71) Black and White

08-18-2011, 10:17 PM	#20
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,121	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued Hey! 8 fingers and 2 thumbs! Congratulations! __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

08-18-2011, 10:35 PM	#22
eagleuh1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Russellville, Arkansas Posts: 1,699	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued Congratulations, and now the fun begins.

08-18-2011, 10:41 PM	#23
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued Pic in the operating room (c-section) I will try to upload some this weekend once we get an outfit on her Attached Images __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.



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08-18-2011, 10:44 PM	#25
68 SHORT-STEP'N SLOW POKE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Tyro, VA Posts: 1,208	Re: Rebuild on a shoestring.....continued Congratulations !!! There is nothing like that NEW BABY smell . She's a beautiful little girl . __________________ 68 SHORT-BED-STEP-SIDE piece by piece , day by day , I will restore this truck , before the 100th anniversary !!!

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