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**Hart_Rod** · 04-16-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

After each tack or small stitch I will grind, hammer, and dolly the area making sure the entire panel maintains alignment. It may seem like it would take more time to use this method, but time spent now almost always means time saved later!

If I am using the MIG process I follow the same steps, only I don't butt the edges up completely... I have found it best to leave a small gap to aid in penetration.

What do you do on panels that you can't get behind to hammer and dolly? Am I asking you to give away trade secrets?

WinDancer · 04-16-2007, 11:30 PM

Good Stuff!

PBFAB.COM · 04-17-2007, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

What do you do on panels that you can't get behind to hammer and dolly? Am I asking you to give away trade secrets?

I have no "trade secrets"! There is no panel you CAN'T get behind to hammer and dolly (if you remove the panel or the pieces behind it). That's a lot of extra work, and not everybody wants to pay for that level of work. I have had good success with the MIG for those areas where the budget won't allow for the added time of panel removal and re-installation to properly hammer and dolly the TIG weld. (Fortunately, I am becoming able to pick and choose the work that comes in, and am beginning to focus more on the chassis and suspension for my 'meat and potatoes' and then selecting the sheetmetal jobs where customers are wanting the highest quality work and are willing to pay for the extra time). With the MIG, the same process of tacking and then grinding the tack down one spot weld at a time, and remaining patient throughout the process, has always yielded good results.

glock35ipsc · 04-17-2007, 07:55 PM

Nathan - How do you get on the backside of the roof where you contoured the back edge to do hammer & dolly work?

PBFAB.COM · 04-17-2007, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

Nathan - How do you get on the backside of the roof where you contoured the back edge to do hammer & dolly work?

I have really skinny arms!

That is one area where "budget" necessitated the MIG process. It would be "ideal" to remove the inner roof panel... but most people wouldn't want to pay for that!

LuckyHG · 04-17-2007, 10:37 PM

I love the way the rear roof looks, great work on the whole truck.

98L150 · 04-18-2007, 12:38 PM

awesome work

**Yukon Jack** · 04-18-2007, 03:35 PM

You are a master! Just incredible to watch your various threads. Amazing talent.

bedsled71 · 06-10-2007, 11:32 PM

anymore updates?

72 Cheyenne402 · 06-11-2007, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by porterbuilt

Starting to look like a truck again! At least for a little while...

completely awsome!!! What is the backspacing and wheel size? 22x9 with 5.5 bs?

PBFAB.COM · 07-05-2007, 11:57 PM

Really haven't made too much progress on the truck for a few weeks. We have done a little work to the dash however...

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-06-2007, 12:23 AM

the dash is nice, whats it out of exectly?

SCOTI · 07-06-2007, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GREASEMONKEY72

the dash is nice, whats it out of exectly?

Looks like a 61-63 Chevy truck dash???

chosn 1 · 07-06-2007, 12:56 AM

thats a bat dash from 60-66 gm pickups

PBFAB.COM · 07-06-2007, 01:09 AM

Out of a 61 Chevy pickup.

64shortc10 · 07-06-2007, 01:37 AM

Nathan,

That dash looks good! Hows that 117 degree weather treating you?
Keep up the good work! Drink lots of water!
Later

Tony from Norcal

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-06-2007, 01:37 AM

nice, thanks

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2007, 01:59 PM

Sweet project thread.....

ChevLoRay · 07-08-2007, 03:15 PM

If anything short of magnificant comes out of my brain, just shoot me. The work is, well, magnificant. The execution seems to be brilliant. The results are evident.

As to coloration, I am partial to the black rendering. But I like the red centers on the initial rendering, and would like to see the two combined....all black body with the red center wheels. Would that be a new/old school effect? It seems to me that you are on the way to upstage the Joel McPherson yellow ride of a few years back.

Pancaking the hood to accomodate the tires is a clean touch. Keep up the good work and the postings. I have been off of the board for a while....and I have missed the happenings (a stroke last year) but I will keep this thread in mind.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-08-2007, 03:23 PM

Hey Nate Was There Any Issues With Dropping The Body Mounts??

gringoloco · 10-28-2007, 02:09 AM

How's this thing coming along?

bedsled71 · 01-09-2008, 06:54 AM

anything new with this one?

KURTH67 · 03-10-2008, 02:32 AM

any updates???

PBFAB.COM · 06-26-2008, 01:10 AM

We started back on the 67 again.... a little off the top!

I haven't chopped one of these trucks before. So after lots of thought I made a plan of attack and started cutting. After bracing up the cab, we marked our cuts (1.5") on the A and B pillars. we then removed the material and lined the B pillars back up best we could (we will pie-cut and move the metal around to line it up perfectly later). We then set the roof angle where we thought it looked good and tacked in some supports to keep it there. Then we sliced and layed the lower half of the A pillar back, and brought the upper half of the A pillar up until they lined up. We have them clamped together with a piece of tubing in the pics. It's a pretty subtle mod, but should be pretty slick when we get it all finished up.

I will try and get some good pics of it rolled outside tomorrow.

sweet572 · 06-26-2008, 01:19 AM

man its been awhile, glad to see your back at it

04-16-2007, 11:30 PM	#77
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04-17-2007, 07:55 PM	#79
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04-17-2007, 10:37 PM	#81
LuckyHG Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: So. Md Posts: 43	Re: West Coast 67 I love the way the rear roof looks, great work on the whole truck. __________________ 71' 2wd sub <------parts donations accepted 99' 4wd big block sub 92' K2500 ext cab Lb 95' S-10 sfbd, hydro's, etc. 02' Ram bagged etc. 83' International School bus...flat black with alot of room www.Homegrowncustoms.com

04-18-2007, 12:38 PM	#82
98L150 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hockley, TX Posts: 657	Re: West Coast 67 awesome work __________________ 72 Suburban 64 Chevy short fleet 04 Chevy Colorado Sport Reg Cab 2012 Chevy Avalanche 2003 Chevy S10 Blazer Xtreme http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/RA_Jeff 64 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=295915

04-18-2007, 03:35 PM	#83
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: West Coast 67 You are a master! Just incredible to watch your various threads. Amazing talent. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-10-2007, 11:32 PM	#84
bedsled71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: yuma arizona Posts: 448	Re: West Coast 67 anymore updates?

07-05-2007, 11:57 PM	#86
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: West Coast 67 Really haven't made too much progress on the truck for a few weeks. We have done a little work to the dash however... Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

07-06-2007, 12:23 AM	#87
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: West Coast 67 the dash is nice, whats it out of exectly? __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-06-2007, 12:56 AM	#89
chosn 1 fabricator of anythng not wood Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: calgary ab canada Posts: 168	Re: West Coast 67 thats a bat dash from 60-66 gm pickups

07-06-2007, 01:09 AM	#90
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: West Coast 67 Out of a 61 Chevy pickup. __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

07-06-2007, 01:37 AM	#91
64shortc10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winters, Ca. Posts: 1,069	Re: West Coast 67 Nathan, That dash looks good! Hows that 117 degree weather treating you? Keep up the good work! Drink lots of water! Later Tony from Norcal

07-06-2007, 01:37 AM	#92
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: West Coast 67 nice, thanks __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-08-2007, 01:59 PM	#93
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: West Coast 67 Sweet project thread..... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

07-08-2007, 03:15 PM	#94
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: West Coast 67 If anything short of magnificant comes out of my brain, just shoot me. The work is, well, magnificant. The execution seems to be brilliant. The results are evident. As to coloration, I am partial to the black rendering. But I like the red centers on the initial rendering, and would like to see the two combined....all black body with the red center wheels. Would that be a new/old school effect? It seems to me that you are on the way to upstage the Joel McPherson yellow ride of a few years back. Pancaking the hood to accomodate the tires is a clean touch. Keep up the good work and the postings. I have been off of the board for a while....and I have missed the happenings (a stroke last year) but I will keep this thread in mind. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

07-08-2007, 03:23 PM	#95
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,589	Re: West Coast 67 Hey Nate Was There Any Issues With Dropping The Body Mounts?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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10-28-2007, 02:09 AM	#96
gringoloco A guy with a truck Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Germany, for now Posts: 5,920	Re: West Coast 67 How's this thing coming along? __________________ -Chris Instagram _elgringoloco_ '70 Short-Wide How to: Ruin a perfectly good C10 ‘70 Blazer ConversionHow To: Ruin a Perfectly Good 4wd '72 Highlander How To: Ruin a Perfectly Good K/5 (SOLD) '72 Blazer 2WD How to: Ruin a perfectly good Blazer (SOLD) '05 Yukon Daily Driven (not so stock) Yukon (SOLD) ‘07 Yukon Denali (daily) Members met list: SCOTI, darkhorse970, 67cheby, 67cheby'sGirl, klmore, porterbuilt, n2billet, Fastrucken, classicchev, Col Clank, GSFMECH, HuggerCST, Spray-Bomb, BACKYARD88, 5150, fine69, fatbass, smbrouss70, 65StreetCruiser, GAc10boy

01-09-2008, 06:54 AM	#97
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06-26-2008, 01:10 AM	#99
PBFAB.COM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,981	Re: West Coast 67 We started back on the 67 again.... a little off the top! I haven't chopped one of these trucks before. So after lots of thought I made a plan of attack and started cutting. After bracing up the cab, we marked our cuts (1.5") on the A and B pillars. we then removed the material and lined the B pillars back up best we could (we will pie-cut and move the metal around to line it up perfectly later). We then set the roof angle where we thought it looked good and tacked in some supports to keep it there. Then we sliced and layed the lower half of the A pillar back, and brought the upper half of the A pillar up until they lined up. We have them clamped together with a piece of tubing in the pics. It's a pretty subtle mod, but should be pretty slick when we get it all finished up. I will try and get some good pics of it rolled outside tomorrow. Attached Images __________________ www.PorterbuiltFabrication.com Phone: 480-297-2621 E-mail: sales@pbfab.com Find us on FaceBook under Porterbuilt Fabrication Specializing in Chassis and Suspension Components for your Classic Chevrolet Truck. We offer components from the following manufacturers: Porterbuilt Accuair Ridetech (Air Ride Technologies) Air Lift Wilwood Intro Unisteer ECE Gotta Show Air Lift Borgeson CPP Supporting this forum since 2003!

06-26-2008, 01:19 AM	#100
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