On a Wing and a Prayer - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BigBen70 · 12-01-2011, 10:26 PM

Well I've been an observer long enough. It's time to get started on my own project. I have a 1970 C10 short bed that I aquired about 6 months ago. It was originally copper colored with a white top. But sometime between then and now it changed to purple and is now affectionately known as "Barney" around these parts. But I do think that will change eventually. I'm not real sure on a color yet, but there is plenty of time for that. Anyway, I am building a shoestring budget daily driver here and learning as I go. I have been checking out some other post on here and looking at your photos to gather some tips and advice. Great info on here btw. Anyway here are some pics and I'll try to update on my progress as I go. Any advice or help will be appreciated. Thanks.

gcburdic · 12-02-2011, 09:45 PM

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the boards from just north of ya....looks like you are on your way to a fun project...keep those pictures coming and let us know how we can help

XxCHEVYMANxX · 12-02-2011, 10:21 PM

X2 welcome to the boards man! nice lookin project.

BigBen70 · 12-02-2011, 10:21 PM

Thanks for the welcome. Working on the bed rust right now. Then the dent on the corner where the bumper was pushed in. I'm going to coat the bottom and inside the bed with Dupli color bed liner.

BigBen70 · 12-02-2011, 11:46 PM

Does anyone know if you can get a patch panel for the bottom front corner of the right front fender? Under the old battery is toast and the PO packed it with bondo.

XxCHEVYMANxX · 12-02-2011, 11:59 PM

not sure if that part is available. might try finding a better fender. maybe someone else knows more.

Zoomin · 12-03-2011, 12:23 AM

One of my trucks had the same issue on the firewall as yours. May as well add a firewall to the list along with a right front fender.
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BigBen70 · 12-03-2011, 12:38 AM

Thanks guys for the response. We'll figure something out. Probably get a new fender. I hope I can salvage the fire wall when I get to it. I might better take it one step at a time. Lol.

Dingfodgy · 12-03-2011, 01:27 AM

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Does anyone know if you can get a patch panel for the bottom front corner of the right front fender? Under the old battery is toast and the PO packed it with bondo.

Yeah, you can get the fender cup as it's called. I've put in a couple- not too bad of a job. Make sure you measure 3,4 or 5 times before you cut.

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BigBen70 · 12-03-2011, 10:47 AM

Thanks Dingfodgy, I have not had any luck searching on my own. That's the great thing about this board.

gcburdic · 12-03-2011, 11:23 AM

Hey Ben....check out member 'brn agn' build here he had to do some firewall repair like yours needs....

BigBen70 · 12-03-2011, 11:45 AM

Thanks Geoff will do. I gotta get motivated and get out there and work on that bed a little in a bit.

BigBen70 · 12-03-2011, 08:07 PM

Well I got a little done today. I completely removed the bad cross member and replaced it. Then I had to hit the bed with the wire wheel just to knock off the surface rust. It's been a week since I sand blasted. Did get one coat of bed liner on the bottom side. Should work I hope. I also started working on that dent. Making progress but I got a ways to go yet.

Here's a few pics:

**fakerwade** · 12-04-2011, 03:24 AM

I love shortbox's ,,,,even purple ones. Keep up the good work.

12-01-2011, 10:26 PM	#1
BigBen70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 7	On a Wing and a Prayer Well I've been an observer long enough. It's time to get started on my own project. I have a 1970 C10 short bed that I aquired about 6 months ago. It was originally copper colored with a white top. But sometime between then and now it changed to purple and is now affectionately known as "Barney" around these parts. But I do think that will change eventually. I'm not real sure on a color yet, but there is plenty of time for that. Anyway, I am building a shoestring budget daily driver here and learning as I go. I have been checking out some other post on here and looking at your photos to gather some tips and advice. Great info on here btw. Anyway here are some pics and I'll try to update on my progress as I go. Any advice or help will be appreciated. Thanks. Attached Images

12-02-2011, 09:45 PM	#2
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer and the boards from just north of ya....looks like you are on your way to a fun project...keep those pictures coming and let us know how we can help __________________ 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

12-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#3
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer X2 welcome to the boards man! nice lookin project. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

12-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#4
BigBen70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 7	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer Thanks for the welcome. Working on the bed rust right now. Then the dent on the corner where the bumper was pushed in. I'm going to coat the bottom and inside the bed with Dupli color bed liner. Attached Images

12-02-2011, 11:46 PM	#5
BigBen70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 7	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer Does anyone know if you can get a patch panel for the bottom front corner of the right front fender? Under the old battery is toast and the PO packed it with bondo.

12-02-2011, 11:59 PM	#6
XxCHEVYMANxX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Decatur, IL. Posts: 628	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer not sure if that part is available. might try finding a better fender. maybe someone else knows more. __________________ *John* Mild Custom 68' Work Truck Build Facebook LoL 1977 Trans Am (Project) 1965 Chevelle (Project)

12-03-2011, 12:23 AM	#7
Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer One of my trucks had the same issue on the firewall as yours. May as well add a firewall to the list along with a right front fender. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

12-03-2011, 12:38 AM	#8
BigBen70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 7	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer Thanks guys for the response. We'll figure something out. Probably get a new fender. I hope I can salvage the fire wall when I get to it. I might better take it one step at a time. Lol.

12-03-2011, 10:47 AM	#10
BigBen70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 7	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer Thanks Dingfodgy, I have not had any luck searching on my own. That's the great thing about this board.

12-03-2011, 11:23 AM	#11
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer Hey Ben....check out member 'brn agn' build here he had to do some firewall repair like yours needs.... __________________ 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

12-03-2011, 11:45 AM	#12
BigBen70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 7	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer Thanks Geoff will do. I gotta get motivated and get out there and work on that bed a little in a bit.

12-03-2011, 08:07 PM	#13
BigBen70 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Florence, SC Posts: 7	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer Well I got a little done today. I completely removed the bad cross member and replaced it. Then I had to hit the bed with the wire wheel just to knock off the surface rust. It's been a week since I sand blasted. Did get one coat of bed liner on the bottom side. Should work I hope. I also started working on that dent. Making progress but I got a ways to go yet. Here's a few pics: Attached Images

12-04-2011, 03:24 AM	#14
fakerwade Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lewiston, ID. Posts: 627	Re: On a Wing and a Prayer I love shortbox's ,,,,even purple ones. Keep up the good work. __________________ Wade , JUST WALK AWAY, AND I'LL SPARE YOUR LIVES!!! , Build thread "TANGERINE" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=498570 Board Members Met: bigblock68, ol_skool_chevy ,68TT,atvpro



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