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09-12-2021, 03:11 PM | #1 |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
Good job on the dash removal! I’m glad you decided to go that route, it will help you out , a lot!!!i have removed a couple, only hassle is, all that drilling...
Great rust repairs, you’ve accomplished!!! You’re a great inspiration for the rest of us!!! Lol, looking for are to the “after” pictures of the inner dash repairs!!! Carry on, man!!! |
09-12-2021, 05:12 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
I got to learn how to weld with my truck as well. You had a lot more and it looks great. Rock on sir.
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09-12-2021, 07:26 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
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09-18-2021, 07:12 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
So back to repairing the rust on the area up under the dash. Because of the compound curves, this was a tricky patch panel to create. Fortunately I keep an old inner fender around for that purpose and it came in handy. But the panel I am putting together will actually be several pieces when it is all said and done.
The largest panel was the most difficult to create and that is now welded in. I just need to get my welds ground down a bit more...they will not be flush for added strength and besides, no one will ever see it unless they remove the dash again. The gaps up under the windshield opening will be sealed with seam sealer. |
09-18-2021, 07:22 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
The outside area was easier, but time consuming because I had to make several parts and weld them in place, again because of the complex bends and angles.
This looks ugly now, but it will get massaged down into a nice seamless look. I wanted to somehow eliminate the seam here anyway just to prevent future water intrusion which leads to rust. |
09-18-2021, 07:41 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
I just filled those areas on with weld on mine. I welded some then ground it down, then welded more ect... until I had a nice smooth finish. Good looking work your doing.
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09-18-2021, 07:52 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1968 C10 Stepside Restoration Project
You may want to consider welding the upper seams also and use some short hair glass filler to smooth it all out and not have to worry about seam sealer around the windshield .
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