My build. Project Karma. 71 stepside.

[70rs/ss]

Just leave the fenders loose as the grill fits inbetween them and if you get the front gap too narrow the grill won't slide in. Looking good!!

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

you could mount the coresupport, then mount the fender (have the inner fender loosely mounted, you will need a extra hand im sure for the alignment etc. the cowl can go on last( it bolts with 5 screws along the top and a couple on the fender/door area IIRC, you should be able to mount the inner and outer grill later as well. good luck. I have seen people assemble the clip and install, but i would do it in pieces......

Thanks man... just needed a quick refresher.

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

can you share what you used to sand etc. foam pad , and finishing product you switced too.

Everyone has their own system.. I use what works best for me. I used 2000 grit sandpaper to wetsand it all smooth. I then do a 3 stage polish process. First stage is a 3m product i use with a wool pad. I then clean that all off and then i use the SAME PRODUCT with a medium foam pad. I then clean that all off and go with a super soft foam pad with a special finishing polish i made to finish it all off....

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

Just leave the fenders loose as the grill fits inbetween them and if you get the front gap too narrow the grill won't slide in. Looking good!!

Thanks man... Do inner fenders go in before the fenders???

[Sinister]

Inner fenders before fenders.

[hgs_notes]

Soooooo, whatsa happenen man?

[my67chevytruck]

X2

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by hgs_notes

Soooooo, whatsa happenen man?

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

X2

You two are psychic. I really havent worked on the truck at ALL except for this weekend...

Whats going on now is i just installed BOTh doors. The drivers door was an ABSOLUTE b word to get to fit even close to how i wanted it to fit. I got it about 90% which is probably better then what factory was. The passenger door went right on, fit like a glove zero issues.

I also installed the new stock mini starter and thats working good, rewired my spark plug wires so i would lose one on the header everytime i drive. LOL.

This week i will have some pictures and i plan on having the front fenders on, the grill and the hood on. that way i can switch back and forth between wiring and body work.... I plan on doing the body work on the vehicle and painting the vehicle while its together... Why you ask? Well, just installing one door trying to be careful and taped up i scratched the epoxy EVERYWHERE. ahaha...

I will have some pics, hopefully it will be assembled by this week....

[my67chevytruck]

progress is progress. best of luck with assembly...

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

progress is progress. best of luck with assembly...

Plans this week are to paint the underside of the hood.... Paint the inner fenders, and get the truck assembled... so i can take a break and wire everything up so i can scooooooot about the neighbor hood.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

progress is progress. best of luck with assembly...

Finally got the inner fenders painted... So this week i will assemble the front end.

I plan on putting on the grill, then the inner fenders, outer fenders, then hood. That seem right???

[Sinister]

Put the grill on after the fenders.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by Sinister

Put the grill on after the fenders.

Okalee dokalee.

Its been awhile. lol...

Im running into an issue. EVERY SINGLE nut and bolt i dont want anywhere near this truck. AHAHA... All rusty and dirty.

[my67chevytruck]

sounds like you need to place an order with totally stainless.......

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

sounds like you need to place an order with totally stainless.......

Do they sell a whole kit for my truck or something?
some parts i dont mind.. its just the dang cleaning of all the nuts and bolts.... wonder what works best.

[my67chevytruck]

they have kits, I bought one for my '56. the 67-72 starts on page 46

http://www.totallystainless.com/2009.../catalog34.pdf

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

they have kits, I bought one for my '56. the 67-72 starts on page 46

http://www.totallystainless.com/2009.../catalog34.pdf

WOWza, i found that. Expensive....

I think im going to find a way to clean em all and put some paint on em... should be good to go... Any tips on that... Dipping them in some kinda solution then just painting them? PUtting them in a rock polisher? LOL...

[my67chevytruck]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

WOWza, i found that. Expensive....

I think im going to find a way to clean em all and put some paint on em... should be good to go... Any tips on that... Dipping them in some kinda solution then just painting them? PUtting them in a rock polisher? LOL...

I have had good results with soaking them in White Vinegar, and then using a wire brush to clean them up and paint them.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

I have had good results with soaking them in White Vinegar, and then using a wire brush to clean them up and paint them.

Awesome.. How long do you soak em. What does the vinegar do???

[hgs_notes]

I'm going to try CLR on some and see how that works. Otherwise, there are instructions online on how to build a system that removes the rust electrollically. Low voltage from a battery charger on probes. One connected to the part, another to the side of the tub of solution. It does work well. Trying to remember what they call it. Someone on the board here posted it awhile back to.

[my67chevytruck]

electrolysis or electrolytic derusting:

I have done this years ago with good success...

http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.co...st_Removal.htm

as far as how long, I typically soak bolts in a plastic coffee can about 24 hours, the acidity eats the rust away, but will start eating the good metal as well. wear gloves and safety glasses..... I usually soak for 24 hours, rinse, clean with wire brush on drill or grinder, clean with wax / grease remover then prime and paint....
you could also take the bolts with you to home depot/lowes or even tractor supply and get the new zinc coated (gold tone) bolts as they are suppose to hold up well.
you mentioned a rock tumbler, if you have one at your disposal, have you tried that?

best of luck bro.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

electrolysis or electrolytic derusting:

I have done this years ago with good success...

http://www.rickswoodshopcreations.co...st_Removal.htm

as far as how long, I typically soak bolts in a plastic coffee can about 24 hours, the acidity eats the rust away, but will start eating the good metal as well. wear gloves and safety glasses..... I usually soak for 24 hours, rinse, clean with wire brush on drill or grinder, clean with wax / grease remover then prime and paint....
you could also take the bolts with you to home depot/lowes or even tractor supply and get the new zinc coated (gold tone) bolts as they are suppose to hold up well.
you mentioned a rock tumbler, if you have one at your disposal, have you tried that?

best of luck bro.

I dont have a rock tumbler. I know that would work with some sand media in it...

I think i might try that electolysis for kicks and grins.

[70rs/ss]

I just saw an ad in Hotrod or Carcraft for some liquid rust remover, just soak the bolts in it and BAM rust is gone, pick up a mag at the stand and scan it for the ad, it's free that way!

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by 70rs/ss

I just saw an ad in Hotrod or Carcraft for some liquid rust remover, just soak the bolts in it and BAM rust is gone, pick up a mag at the stand and scan it for the ad, it's free that way!

I was thinking that way to. I kinda want to try this electrolysis just because it seems fun. ahaha...

[lyrikz]

I ended up using this stuff called Electrorust from Harbor Freight.. Worked great.

I now have a full truck. Everything is assembled except the hood and the cowl. Just need to get the hinges painted, align some fenders, install the hood and then start the final body work....

I was goign to paint the vehicle while it was apart, but after assembling everything last night, there is NO WAY IN HELL that i wouldnt of scratched the living crap out of EVERYTHING... Luckily my inner fenders made it through nice and perfect....

Pics to come.

[my67chevytruck]

TEASE

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

TEASE

AHAH... this may not be interesting to anybody else, but seeing this thing partially together, unpainted, is @#$%*^% HUGE to me!!!!!