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nuke1 · 03-03-2011, 05:43 PM

Looking Good< she sure is coming along, I just noticed this but your addy says Fifelake, funny, i grew up in coronach, I bet you work at the power plant!! lol. small world.

chevy88 · 03-03-2011, 06:44 PM

It took about 10 hours just to cut out the rust and weld in new tin.

I am putting on Por15 and seam sealing both sides and that should stop the rust. Actually once I got going I didn't want to stop!!!!

VA72C10 · 03-03-2011, 06:46 PM

Looks nice and solid now!!!

chevy88 · 03-03-2011, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Looks nice and solid now!!!

Thanks, and I hope you find a full time job like the one you had. You are good at what you do.

VA72C10 · 03-03-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Thanks, and I hope you find a full time job like the one you had. You are good at what you do.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

RCbowtie69 · 03-05-2011, 10:22 PM

Hey chevy88 you are making some headway & it's looking good,keep pictures coming

chevy88 · 03-11-2011, 02:50 PM

Rear cab support is done on passenger side and rear floor peice is installed. Just need the cab corner welded in now.

I should also look for a new jack to install in the above picture now that there is actually a place for it instead of a great big rust hole.

chevy88 · 03-12-2011, 06:02 PM

Just a reminder of what was rusted in the corner

This now has new cab support underneath then a rear floor section welded in.

Then I cut out a nice area aroung the rust, then I placed new cab corner over top and traced and then cut a little bigger than needed, set back on and kept trimming till it was just right and spot welded in. I am glad I did it. I was going to hire it for fear I would make a mess out of it but It turned out good, and probably saved about $500. Now just the drivers side left.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-12-2011, 08:22 PM

Your truck has really come along ways keep up the good work..

RCbowtie69 · 03-12-2011, 11:23 PM

Very nice work chevy88,keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

mr.chevy · 07-07-2011, 01:58 AM

Dude, nice work. Seems like your not scared to get in and get it done. Its interesting to see that you are from Canada. I am From British Columbia.

I also have a little warpage on my bed. Its in the front. I am also having to find like half a bedside so that i can get rid of a big pile of bondo.

Good to see someone else that has cut theirs down too.

Keep up the good work.

1972hays · 07-07-2011, 04:51 AM

lookin good she is getting there

chevy88 · 07-08-2011, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mr.chevy

Dude, nice work. Seems like your not scared to get in and get it done. Its interesting to see that you are from Canada. I am From British Columbia.

I also have a little warpage on my bed. Its in the front. I am also having to find like half a bedside so that i can get rid of a big pile of bondo.

Good to see someone else that has cut theirs down too.

Keep up the good work.

Hey thanks, I seen your build thread, your going to have a sweet ride when it's all done and ya love the swbases. I had to stop working on my truck as we bought a house that needed remodeling. I will have to finish it this fall and painted by next spring.

lowdown72 · 07-08-2011, 09:17 PM

nice work always loved the slots

chevy88 · 07-08-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972hays

lookin good she is getting there

Thanks, I am going to miss driving it this summer so bad. Hopefully she will be on the road next summer for sure.

mr.chevy · 07-09-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chevy88

Hey thanks, I seen your build thread, your going to have a sweet ride when it's all done and ya love the swbases. I had to stop working on my truck as we bought a house that needed remodeling. I will have to finish it this fall and painted by next spring.

Well that is a lot faster than I plan on getting mine done. I would be happy to be done in two years.

I do love the short-beds.

RCbowtie69 · 07-09-2011, 08:22 PM

Hey chevy88 just checking up on your progress,have to say it's looking good,i've been busy still looking for parts & buying parts,still trying to buy headers & there's so many to choose from.Keep the pictures coming & your progress going forward,looking good.

chevy88 · 09-05-2011, 08:29 PM

Slowly getting it done, here are some photo's, I managed to get the drivers side rear cab corner on, new cab support, and part of drivers rear cab floor.

chevy88 · 09-09-2011, 01:47 AM

Fronr door pillar needs rebuilding.

502ms · 09-09-2011, 05:00 AM

Wow! Making great progress!
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chevy88 · 09-09-2011, 08:45 PM

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Wow! Making great progress!
Posted via Mobile Device

Thanks its coming together finally, once I get this rust cut out and replaced. Then the rest is easy, I'll start putting the cab back together, and it will be drivable again. I then plan on gettting it ready then for paint, it will just keep looking better now, instead of tearing it down which seems like your going backwards.

Here I rebuilt both door pillar bottoms, and when the paint drys I will be ready to install the rocker panels and floor.

chevy88 · 10-11-2011, 11:14 AM

I welded in the rocker panel, part of the floor and cab support. Enjoy the pictures hopefully they help someone else tackling this project. I also painted Por 15 on the inside of the cab support where it was welded and inside the existing cab support to stop rust.
Next I hope to cut and weld in the big floor piece, hopefully it gets sized and cut better. If you look close enough on the floor piece where seat goes it was cut too small and I had to weld an extra thin piece in.

VA72C10 · 10-11-2011, 11:32 AM

Nice progress!

RCbowtie69 · 10-11-2011, 07:24 PM

Hey chevy88, just have to say you have been working hard at it.It looks like you made a alot of progress on your truck to replaced all those panels,looking good.Keep on truckin'

chevy88 · 10-11-2011, 07:46 PM

Floor wire brushed and ready for POR 15 rust sealant.

It took about 1/2 quart to do floor.

03-03-2011, 05:43 PM	#101
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Looking Good< she sure is coming along, I just noticed this but your addy says Fifelake, funny, i grew up in coronach, I bet you work at the power plant!! lol. small world. __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-03-2011, 06:44 PM	#102
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project It took about 10 hours just to cut out the rust and weld in new tin. I am putting on Por15 and seam sealing both sides and that should stop the rust. Actually once I got going I didn't want to stop!!!! __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 03-09-2011 at 11:48 AM.

03-03-2011, 06:46 PM	#103
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Looks nice and solid now!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-05-2011, 10:22 PM	#106
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hey chevy88 you are making some headway & it's looking good,keep pictures coming

03-11-2011, 02:50 PM	#107
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Rear cab support is done on passenger side and rear floor peice is installed. Just need the cab corner welded in now. I should also look for a new jack to install in the above picture now that there is actually a place for it instead of a great big rust hole. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 03-11-2011 at 03:02 PM.

03-12-2011, 06:02 PM	#108
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Just a reminder of what was rusted in the corner This now has new cab support underneath then a rear floor section welded in. Then I cut out a nice area aroung the rust, then I placed new cab corner over top and traced and then cut a little bigger than needed, set back on and kept trimming till it was just right and spot welded in. I am glad I did it. I was going to hire it for fear I would make a mess out of it but It turned out good, and probably saved about $500. Now just the drivers side left. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 03-12-2011 at 06:04 PM.

03-12-2011, 08:22 PM	#109
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Your truck has really come along ways keep up the good work.. __________________ 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..

03-12-2011, 11:23 PM	#110
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Very nice work chevy88,keep pictures coming & keep on truckin''

07-07-2011, 01:58 AM	#111
mr.chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spanish Fork, Utah Posts: 209	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Dude, nice work. Seems like your not scared to get in and get it done. Its interesting to see that you are from Canada. I am From British Columbia. I also have a little warpage on my bed. Its in the front. I am also having to find like half a bedside so that i can get rid of a big pile of bondo. Good to see someone else that has cut theirs down too. Keep up the good work. __________________ Ben Its a 67 Chevy C10 now, and its short now too. Here is my 1967 Chevy C10 Shortened Build Blog http://boyescustoms.blogspot.com Here is my 1967 Chevy C10 Shortened Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433535

07-07-2011, 04:51 AM	#112
1972hays Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: A****er ca Posts: 475	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project lookin good she is getting there __________________ 72 chevrolet 4wd 350/350 swb fleet green mean army machine

07-08-2011, 09:17 PM	#114
lowdown72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: mcminnville tn Posts: 317	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project nice work always loved the slots __________________ 72 c-10 67 clipped 327 th400

07-09-2011, 08:22 PM	#117
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hey chevy88 just checking up on your progress,have to say it's looking good,i've been busy still looking for parts & buying parts,still trying to buy headers & there's so many to choose from.Keep the pictures coming & your progress going forward,looking good. __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

09-05-2011, 08:29 PM	#118
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Slowly getting it done, here are some photo's, I managed to get the drivers side rear cab corner on, new cab support, and part of drivers rear cab floor. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 09-07-2011 at 02:04 AM.

09-09-2011, 01:47 AM	#119
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Fronr door pillar needs rebuilding. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 09-09-2011 at 08:38 PM.

09-09-2011, 05:00 AM	#120
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10-11-2011, 11:14 AM	#122
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project I welded in the rocker panel, part of the floor and cab support. Enjoy the pictures hopefully they help someone else tackling this project. I also painted Por 15 on the inside of the cab support where it was welded and inside the existing cab support to stop rust. Next I hope to cut and weld in the big floor piece, hopefully it gets sized and cut better. If you look close enough on the floor piece where seat goes it was cut too small and I had to weld an extra thin piece in. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 10-11-2011 at 02:17 PM.

10-11-2011, 11:32 AM	#123
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Nice progress! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-11-2011, 07:24 PM	#124
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Hey chevy88, just have to say you have been working hard at it.It looks like you made a alot of progress on your truck to replaced all those panels,looking good.Keep on truckin' __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

10-11-2011, 07:46 PM	#125
chevy88 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern, Saskatchewan Posts: 640	Re: 1971 GMC lwb to 1968 chev swb project Floor wire brushed and ready for POR 15 rust sealant. It took about 1/2 quart to do floor. __________________ Kerry My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3657823 1971 Chev SWB with 68 nose, 6.2 diesel th350, and 3.73 rear gears 1988 Chev Extendacab 2010 Honda VT1300CS Sabre 2005 Buick Rendezvous wife's ride Last edited by chevy88; 10-17-2011 at 05:16 PM.

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