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**Dieselwrencher** · 12-15-2010, 09:46 PM

That stinks, but atleast it has the holes for the headliner. It looks like that can be a pita cutting them in the inner roof skin. I have been pondering doing it to my truck. We'll see.

CUSHE63 · 12-15-2010, 11:02 PM

There is some kind of insulation between the outer roof skin and the inner. I had to pull alot of it out when I welded the outer skin. It stunk up the shop when it was smoking !!! Jon and I cleaned and drained the transmission, removed the pan and washed it, dried it and I blasted it. Gonna paint it in the next couple of days. Lots of little things to do.

Steve

76kcfdeng · 12-16-2010, 12:50 AM

Just read the whole thread, amazing repair on the rust. I can't imagine trying to fix that. The truck looks incredible! looking forward to seeing the finished product.

CUSHE63 · 12-16-2010, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 76kcfdeng

Just read the whole thread, amazing repair on the rust. I can't imagine trying to fix that. The truck looks incredible! looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Thanks !! It's pretty cool doing this with Jon. Last night and tonight we worked on cleaning the transmission. Wire wheeling the case, bought new seals, and filter. Tomorrow we will be painting the case with aluminum paint. The pan with probably be gloss black. Not sure yet.

Enjoy, Steve and Jon

**Dieselwrencher** · 12-16-2010, 11:26 PM

That looks so nice, it would be hard to put paint over it.

CUSHE63 · 12-18-2010, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

That looks so nice, it would be hard to put paint over it.

Actually it was pretty easy !!!! Degrease, degrease and more degrease...plug holes you dont want paint in....prime and spray. We did the pan is gloss black.. you can see yourself in it..

67chevy1series · 12-18-2010, 06:59 PM

looks awesome

CUSHE63 · 12-18-2010, 07:21 PM

More pix...

67chevy1series · 12-18-2010, 07:57 PM

thatengine loooks sweet when areyou going to drop them in

**FIREBALL** · 12-19-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

thatengine loooks sweet when areyou going to drop them in

Yeah what he said! lol Sweet truck man luv the dark green and white combo

RCbowtie69 · 12-19-2010, 06:31 PM

sweet!!! save another truck, keep on truckin''

67chevy1series · 12-19-2010, 06:34 PM

ya most people would have through most of the truck away but he saved it and it looks like this one might be a show truck

CUSHE63 · 12-19-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

ya most people would have through most of the truck away but he saved it and it looks like this one might be a show truck

This truck is being built to be driven. It will go to shows, but it will be driven to them. I figure this though, if we are going through the trouble of removing parts... we may as well go thru them and re-paint them now. And yes there isn't much original metal left on it, but it sure was fun doing the replacement. Keep on truckin !!!

Steve

67chevy1series · 12-19-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

This truck is being built to be driven. It will go to shows, but it will be driven to them. I figure this though, if we are going through the trouble of removing parts... we may as well go thru them and re-paint them now. And yes there isn't much original metal left on it, but it sure was fun doing the replacement. Keep on truckin !!!

Steve

well im glad it will get driven i was just saying it looks as good as a show truck KEEP ON TRUCKIN

CUSHE63 · 12-23-2010, 12:31 AM

Pix from this week...Last pic..the motor is ready to paint !!!!

67chevy1series · 12-23-2010, 12:33 AM

i love it when you show pics , wowo every thing is looking good hey you have A MERRY CHRISTMAS thanks rick

67chevylongbed · 12-23-2010, 01:55 AM

Man everything looks great, you guys do great work. I like that your going to drive it and not let it sit in the garage

swamp rat · 12-23-2010, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSHE63

Hello my dad and I are a couple months into this project and I decided to finally post some progress. It will be a resto/driver. Not going to be perfect, because we want to drive it and haul with it. 350/4bbl 350 automatic w/AC.

Enjoy,
Jon and Steve

After reading your thread for the first time i just wanted to draw your attention to your first post. If this is your idea of "not going to be perfect" then i want you to do my truck next! LOL! Nice work! Subscribed!

gcburdic · 12-23-2010, 09:15 AM

What ya going to do with the door panels?? repaint??....you guys gonna put down some sound deadener??? Fat mat??

CUSHE63 · 12-24-2010, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

What ya going to do with the door panels?? repaint??....you guys gonna put down some sound deadener??? Fat mat??

Yep, repainting them. And yes on the sound deadener too. Motor is painted !!!!

67chevy1series · 12-24-2010, 12:25 AM

ooohhhh yea you have too apreciate a nice chevy orange small block looks really nice

mcbassin · 12-24-2010, 12:49 AM

That engine looks great! Better than new!

CUSHE63 · 12-25-2010, 12:28 AM

Jon wasn't happy with the paint on the oil pan... I thinned the por-15 engine paint too much and the rookie ran the crap out of it. Lesson learned. I sanded the runs out today and taped it off and re-shot the Chevy orange. Much better....

67chevy1series · 12-25-2010, 12:31 AM

wow most people would just leave it your attention to detail is impeckable what ever that means

CUSHE63 · 12-25-2010, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

wow most people would just leave it your attention to detail is impeckable what ever that means

Jon wasn't too happy... I would have left it, but he said it would bother him every time he changed the oil....so I fixed it.

I did have a guy comment that I am the only person he knows that would mask off his "Orange" engine stand so I wouldn't get any more orange paint on it.

Steve

12-15-2010, 09:46 PM	#201
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration That stinks, but atleast it has the holes for the headliner. It looks like that can be a pita cutting them in the inner roof skin. I have been pondering doing it to my truck. We'll see. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-15-2010, 11:02 PM	#202
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration There is some kind of insulation between the outer roof skin and the inner. I had to pull alot of it out when I welded the outer skin. It stunk up the shop when it was smoking !!! Jon and I cleaned and drained the transmission, removed the pan and washed it, dried it and I blasted it. Gonna paint it in the next couple of days. Lots of little things to do. Steve

12-16-2010, 12:50 AM	#203
76kcfdeng Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wofford Heights CA Posts: 116	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Just read the whole thread, amazing repair on the rust. I can't imagine trying to fix that. The truck looks incredible! looking forward to seeing the finished product. __________________ 70 Chevy SWB Fleet Project. 06 Lancer Evolution MR SE, stupid fast! 03 Ford f-250 crew cab, 6spd, diesel 56 ford f100 project My build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426739

12-16-2010, 11:26 PM	#205
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,141	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration That looks so nice, it would be hard to put paint over it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

12-18-2010, 06:59 PM	#207
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration looks awesome

12-18-2010, 07:21 PM	#208
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration More pix... Attached Images

12-18-2010, 07:57 PM	#209
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration thatengine loooks sweet when areyou going to drop them in

12-19-2010, 06:31 PM	#211
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration sweet!!! save another truck, keep on truckin''

12-19-2010, 06:34 PM	#212
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration ya most people would have through most of the truck away but he saved it and it looks like this one might be a show truck

12-23-2010, 12:31 AM	#215
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Pix from this week...Last pic..the motor is ready to paint !!!! Attached Images

12-23-2010, 12:33 AM	#216
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration i love it when you show pics , wowo every thing is looking good hey you have A MERRY CHRISTMAS thanks rick

12-23-2010, 01:55 AM	#217
67chevylongbed Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 576	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Man everything looks great, you guys do great work. I like that your going to drive it and not let it sit in the garage __________________ Eric 1967 C10 LWB SOLD.... 1995 Ford F-250 4x4 Powerstroke, 342k "Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we've ever known." -Ronald Reagan

12-23-2010, 09:15 AM	#219
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration What ya going to do with the door panels?? repaint??....you guys gonna put down some sound deadener??? Fat mat?? __________________ 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

12-24-2010, 12:25 AM	#221
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration ooohhhh yea you have too apreciate a nice chevy orange small block looks really nice

12-24-2010, 12:49 AM	#222
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration That engine looks great! Better than new! __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group



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12-25-2010, 12:28 AM	#223
CUSHE63 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Fort Wayne Indiana Posts: 252	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration Jon wasn't happy with the paint on the oil pan... I thinned the por-15 engine paint too much and the rookie ran the crap out of it. Lesson learned. I sanded the runs out today and taped it off and re-shot the Chevy orange. Much better.... Attached Images

12-25-2010, 12:31 AM	#224
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: 1972 Cheyenne Restoration wow most people would just leave it your attention to detail is impeckable what ever that means

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