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Swifty · 10-24-2008, 02:23 AM

Slim, thanks for the advice. the guy doesn't get back into town until December so when he gets back i'll throw him an offer & go from there.

slimneverdies · 10-24-2008, 02:26 AM

If you want to buy that and trade me for my 2 trucks

I would rather have a 5 window any day over a 3 window. Damn

slimneverdies · 10-25-2008, 09:18 PM

Hey guys I need some help. Im trying to assemble the GMC front clip back together. I cant figure out where the two plates in the red square in this pic goes. Come on

guys, I know you know

54 jimmy · 10-26-2008, 10:28 AM

they go between the bottom of the rad support and the inner fenders to hold the middle on the grill splash valance together. yhe valance that i am talking aboun is on the left side of the pic twards the front.

slimneverdies · 10-26-2008, 12:04 PM

So I am suppose to take the valance apart and put it between the 3 pieces and attach the other end where the radiator support and inner fenders attach???

54 jimmy · 10-26-2008, 12:38 PM

yes thats how it goes.

slimneverdies · 10-26-2008, 08:22 PM

Thanks 54 Jimmy

sgtusmc · 10-26-2008, 10:34 PM

Hahahaha...don't feel bad man. I found them in my spare parts box and walked around my truck about ten times scraching my head. I threw them back in the box hope'n my truck would still drive down the road without blowing up. I took pictures of most everything before I removed it to ensure I knew where it went. I must have skipped that one. It's funny, now I remember taking them off...LOL Thanks for help'n me out too.

slimneverdies · 10-26-2008, 11:05 PM

My problem is that I welded the friggin 3 piece valance together and installed all the rest of the front clip together. Now I have to take it apart again. Do I really need those 2 parts?

slimneverdies · 10-31-2008, 08:17 PM

Ok I see that 20's can fit in front if your gonna lay frame, but what about the rear fenders? How do they fit with the tire with all the bracing in the way? I want to try and keep the body as original as possible. The tires are 245/35/20

solidaxel · 11-03-2008, 12:40 AM

Are you still looking for running boards?

slimneverdies · 11-03-2008, 01:07 PM

yes I am. PM me if you have something

solidaxel · 11-03-2008, 04:49 PM

Who sells new , and how much are they?
Before I spend a lot of money having these metal worked!

slimneverdies · 11-03-2008, 05:07 PM

What do you have? Any pics? I have seen them online anywhere from $425 to $600 without the cost of shipping. What where you looking to get for them?

solidaxel · 11-03-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimneverdies

What do you have? Any pics? I have seen them online anywhere from $425 to $600 without the cost of shipping. What where you looking to get for them?

The pair that I have will need some metal work, but I am wondering what a new set is worth and who sells them.
I had mine blasted and primed and I didn't think they were that bad but the body man is lazy and he said it was too much work? for him and to look into new ones.
So depending what i can get a new set for these may be for sale, they are a little rough on the side of one of them but no rust.

MarKist · 11-03-2008, 09:30 PM

here ya go

www.smoothiefabrication.com

slimneverdies · 01-17-2009, 09:21 PM

Well I havent gone any further on my build because starting Monday Im going to take a class in welding. Im really to the point where I cant go any further, its all replacement panel stuff. I have everything from my Heidts mustang suspension and rear 4link to all the cab replacements. This welding class is supose to last for 9 weeks so I guess Im stuck till then. I figure I should start doing my own restore builds and let the pro's do all the fine tuning.

On a good note I finally got my girl into my passion for old school autos. She acutally helped me put together my own rust removal tank. Now all I need is for her to stop posing for pics and pick up a wrench and get dirty.

slimneverdies · 01-17-2009, 09:23 PM

....but she'll drive one of my finish cars at the blink of an eye....

OrrieG · 01-17-2009, 09:36 PM

Nice ride, I had a 66 Caprice, Marina Blue, before I got my 64 Chevelle. And your sweetie is doing fine just posing...

**Palf70Step** · 01-18-2009, 10:10 AM

I like your build. Can't wait to see how she all comes together.

Beautiful 69!!

mx6262 · 01-19-2009, 11:09 PM

Keep the picks comming.....It's hard to find cute help these days..

Nice build..

slimneverdies · 01-20-2009, 11:24 AM

Thanks guys. I start welding class tomorrow and hopefully its more hands on rather then sitting around taking notes. Im ready to start replacing sheetmetal and installing the frame parts. I already have the concepts down on what needs to be done, now all I need is some skills with the old torch

slimneverdies · 02-05-2009, 03:55 PM

How would you guys repair this pitted part of the panel without using bondo? You cant poke a hole throught it and it has strong metal on the inside.

jjjmm56 · 02-05-2009, 04:49 PM

I would media blast it then skim coat it with evercoat. It's not that bad! Don't grind on it you'll remove too much of the metal.

slimneverdies · 02-05-2009, 05:01 PM

What is evercoat?

10-24-2008, 02:23 AM	#26
Swifty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: East WA Posts: 243	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Slim, thanks for the advice. the guy doesn't get back into town until December so when he gets back i'll throw him an offer & go from there.

10-24-2008, 02:26 AM	#27
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build If you want to buy that and trade me for my 2 trucks I would rather have a 5 window any day over a 3 window. Damn __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

10-25-2008, 09:18 PM	#28
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Hey guys I need some help. Im trying to assemble the GMC front clip back together. I cant figure out where the two plates in the red square in this pic goes. Come on guys, I know you know Attached Images __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

10-26-2008, 10:28 AM	#29
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: Slim's Gym truck build they go between the bottom of the rad support and the inner fenders to hold the middle on the grill splash valance together. yhe valance that i am talking aboun is on the left side of the pic twards the front. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

10-26-2008, 12:04 PM	#30
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build So I am suppose to take the valance apart and put it between the 3 pieces and attach the other end where the radiator support and inner fenders attach??? __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

10-26-2008, 12:38 PM	#31
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,183	Re: Slim's Gym truck build yes thats how it goes. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

10-26-2008, 08:22 PM	#32
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Thanks 54 Jimmy __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

10-26-2008, 10:34 PM	#33
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Hahahaha...don't feel bad man. I found them in my spare parts box and walked around my truck about ten times scraching my head. I threw them back in the box hope'n my truck would still drive down the road without blowing up. I took pictures of most everything before I removed it to ensure I knew where it went. I must have skipped that one. It's funny, now I remember taking them off...LOL Thanks for help'n me out too. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

10-26-2008, 11:05 PM	#34
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build My problem is that I welded the friggin 3 piece valance together and installed all the rest of the front clip together. Now I have to take it apart again. Do I really need those 2 parts? __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

10-31-2008, 08:17 PM	#35
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Ok I see that 20's can fit in front if your gonna lay frame, but what about the rear fenders? How do they fit with the tire with all the bracing in the way? I want to try and keep the body as original as possible. The tires are 245/35/20 Attached Images __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American Last edited by slimneverdies; 10-31-2008 at 08:19 PM.

11-03-2008, 12:40 AM	#36
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Are you still looking for running boards? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

11-03-2008, 01:07 PM	#37
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build yes I am. PM me if you have something __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

11-03-2008, 04:49 PM	#38
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Who sells new , and how much are they? Before I spend a lot of money having these metal worked! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

11-03-2008, 05:07 PM	#39
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build What do you have? Any pics? I have seen them online anywhere from $425 to $600 without the cost of shipping. What where you looking to get for them? __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

11-03-2008, 09:30 PM	#41
MarKist Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gas House N.C. Posts: 65	Re: Slim's Gym truck build here ya go www.smoothiefabrication.com __________________ Markist oh well,..you'll have that!!



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01-17-2009, 09:21 PM	#42
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Well I havent gone any further on my build because starting Monday Im going to take a class in welding. Im really to the point where I cant go any further, its all replacement panel stuff. I have everything from my Heidts mustang suspension and rear 4link to all the cab replacements. This welding class is supose to last for 9 weeks so I guess Im stuck till then. I figure I should start doing my own restore builds and let the pro's do all the fine tuning. On a good note I finally got my girl into my passion for old school autos. She acutally helped me put together my own rust removal tank. Now all I need is for her to stop posing for pics and pick up a wrench and get dirty. Attached Images __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

01-17-2009, 09:23 PM	#43
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build ....but she'll drive one of my finish cars at the blink of an eye.... Attached Images __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

01-17-2009, 09:36 PM	#44
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Nice ride, I had a 66 Caprice, Marina Blue, before I got my 64 Chevelle. And your sweetie is doing fine just posing... __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

01-18-2009, 10:10 AM	#45
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,644	Re: Slim's Gym truck build I like your build. Can't wait to see how she all comes together. Beautiful 69!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

01-19-2009, 11:09 PM	#46
mx6262 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cornelius, North Carolina Posts: 59	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Keep the picks comming.....It's hard to find cute help these days.. Nice build.. __________________ "If your not sliding sideways, your not going fast enough"..Tip from an old dirttracker

01-20-2009, 11:24 AM	#47
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build Thanks guys. I start welding class tomorrow and hopefully its more hands on rather then sitting around taking notes. Im ready to start replacing sheetmetal and installing the frame parts. I already have the concepts down on what needs to be done, now all I need is some skills with the old torch __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

02-05-2009, 03:55 PM	#48
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build How would you guys repair this pitted part of the panel without using bondo? You cant poke a hole throught it and it has strong metal on the inside. Attached Images __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American Last edited by slimneverdies; 02-05-2009 at 03:55 PM.

02-05-2009, 04:49 PM	#49
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Slim's Gym truck build I would media blast it then skim coat it with evercoat. It's not that bad! Don't grind on it you'll remove too much of the metal.

02-05-2009, 05:01 PM	#50
slimneverdies Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Miami now in Vegas Posts: 828	Re: Slim's Gym truck build What is evercoat? __________________ Long live SLIM ------------------ At least try to buy American

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