1972 slow build

[Waders]

After I painted and reassembled the front end I decided to try my luck at some body work. I ordered patch panels and tore into the drivers side rocker panel. I cannot find any pictures, I think they were lost in a cell phone casualty. I was about to move on to more rocker panel work but I was already almost burnt out on it. So I did something I said I wasn't going to do on this build.. I took the body off the frame. Why?? because its only a couple bolts(that need to be replaced anyway), a few electrical connections, and a couple fuel lines. I was pretty much there. looking back now I'm glad I did it

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649486425

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Waders

After I painted and reassembled the front end I decided to try my luck at some body work. I ordered patch panels and tore into the drivers side rocker panel. I cannot find any pictures, I think they were lost in a cell phone casualty. I was about to move on to more rocker panel work but I was already almost burnt out on it. So I did something I said I wasn't going to do on this build.. I took the body off the frame. Why?? because its only a couple bolts(that need to be replaced anyway), a few electrical connections, and a couple fuel lines. I was pretty much there. looking back now I'm glad I did it

It's always a little daunting when you first start tearing stuff apart. As long as you take pictures along the way it really isn't so bad.

LockDoc

[Waders]

Early on in the project I had the opportunity to put down an industrial floor coating. I had only been in my shop for a couple years but it was already quite the task just to move everything out. The floor coating went great and now I have a floor that is tough as nails and cleans up amazing. The only downsides, which are huge, is that it always needs cleaned and it doesn't hold up to welding sparks. I've found how to deal with both of those.. There is always a mop bucket in the shop, and I always have welding blankets around. Well worth the hassles.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649730295
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649730295

[Waders]

Now it was time to start tearing into the frame. I stripped it down as much as I could with a wire wheel. I Installed 2 piece c-notches and welded them in place along with the bolts.Then I figured out it was way easier to work on it when it was on its side. Since My rear axle was drained long ago there was nothing to make a mess and it sat there so nicely. I flipped it a few times and got the frame way cleaner than I probably should have. I tented it off and vented it through a window and sand blasted most of it.

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[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Waders

Now it was time to start tearing into the frame. I stripped it down as much as I could with a wire wheel. I Installed 2 piece c-notches and welded them in place along with the bolts.Then I figured out it was way easier to work on it when it was on its side. Since My rear axle was drained long ago there was nothing to make a mess and it sat there so nicely. I flipped it a few times and got the frame way cleaner than I probably should have. I tented it off and vented it through a window and sand blasted most of it.

Looking good. That's a pretty neat way to keep the dust to a minimum too. You are making good progress.

LockDoc

[Waders]

Looking good. That's a pretty neat way to keep the dust to a minimum too. You are making good progress.

LockDoc

Thanks, all this progress here was about 5 years ago. Since then I have done lots of metal work and assembly. I even got the engine fired up. I'll try to keep catching up over the next few days/ weeks. I wasn't as diligent with photos as I should have been but I think I have enough.. if I can Crack the code on how to properly attach them!

[Waders]

I painted on some Imron paint and and started reassembly.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649822200

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1649822200