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jorgensensc · 06-25-2007, 09:13 PM

When do i get to get in line?? Mines a stepper too, so you should have it down to perfection. Should take half the time...right?!

I swear we will get together soon and get this thing looked at!! Just don't know when! Work is killing me!!
Shawn

*72CSTC5* · 06-25-2007, 09:16 PM

No problem. I met up with my old friend John Hyde this Sunday to look at his 2wd Blazer too and we did a few things to it. We were hoping you could have joined us. He lives right down from El Lago in Conroe. It was a nice drive up. Let me know!

hyde · 06-25-2007, 09:22 PM

Sho wuz!...Damn Carlos got me stripping mine...Im to old for this ****!...Im already sore...He is a slave driver for sure....I Would rather buy new pieces and not strip ****!...lol

*72CSTC5* · 06-25-2007, 09:25 PM

HEY! Who let you out, back to work!!

hyde · 06-25-2007, 09:33 PM

Dude I am nursing all the blisters...lol...With a big fat Crown and Coke

69heavychevy · 06-25-2007, 11:40 PM

Is the stepside bed still available, if so how much?

RACINJASON22 · 06-26-2007, 12:55 AM

I just read every post on this thread and I have no idea why I had not before.

GR8 build and very good progress I might add even for stating with a solid truck

Can't wait to see it complete.

RJ22...

cameeks · 06-26-2007, 01:01 AM

Hey Carlos great work. I'm planning on starting the stripping part when it starts getting cooler outside at the end of the summer.

HUEVUDO · 06-26-2007, 02:20 AM

Hey carlos. what is up? you look busy... I got my red 68 back. I it runs strong. Going slow the first 500 miles. You need to run by the casa maybe friday or saturday and see what else i bought.. it will be the black one old school. you will like it... i will not be home until 9 or so. do a drive by...

*72CSTC5* · 06-26-2007, 09:27 AM

Luis she is looking good! I have wondered if you ever got that red 68 on the road. Are you selling it for sure? I will stop by Friday night.

68GMC454 · 06-26-2007, 10:21 AM

your making good progreess..looks good..

*72CSTC5* · 07-09-2007, 11:44 PM

Making a little progess in the garage tonight. Will keep posting pics as I stay up working.

randomhero472 · 07-10-2007, 12:54 AM

Nice.. progress is always nice! Little update on my end, I bought a set of wheels, they ended up being backordered.. my wheel guy sent me some pics of other wheels and i must say i found the perfect set of wheels for this truck, and had no idea this brand even existed until today about 4pm, im not going to get into details.. but i'll say big and black

*72CSTC5* · 07-10-2007, 12:56 AM

I guess you don't want me to leak the "spy" photo huh? LoL!

randomhero472 · 07-10-2007, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

I guess you don't want me to leak the "spy" photo huh? LoL!

If my spy photo's get out you'll be swimmin w/the fishies

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-10-2007, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by randomhero472

If my spy photo's get out you'll be swimmin w/the fishies

fishies are fun

like the progress though

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2007, 02:21 PM

Okay, I welded up some extra holes in the fenders and I do not like how you can see the inner bottom of the fenders on these trucks and looks funny to me so I weld them up smooth and weld the skins together in that area and smooth them out. Especially on a lowered truck sitting on the ground and you are looking at those 20's tucking deep and your eyes are focused to the bottom of the fender and you say, that looks kind of unfinished there. Well I solved that problem. Luke, I hope you don't mind!

killer71 · 07-15-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

Okay, I welded up some extra holes in the fenders and I do not like how you can see the inner bottom of the fenders on these trucks and looks funny to me so I weld them up smooth and weld the skins together in that area and smooth them out. Especially on a lowered truck sitting on the ground and you are looking at those 20's tucking deep and your eyes are focused to the bottom of the fender and you say, that looks kind of unfinished there. Well I solved that problem. Luke, I hope you don't mind!

Will you do my fenders like that? That is

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2007, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by killer71

Will you do my fenders like that? That is

Sure, actually it is something I have to do to these trucks. They look funny to me when they are not done that way.

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2007, 03:12 PM

Couple of more for you Luke for your srap book. I have to justify charging you 65.00 dollars an hour, right!?

killer71 · 07-15-2007, 03:24 PM

65$$$ an hour...never mind!

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2007, 03:56 PM

You know what we discussed Killer!

killer71 · 07-15-2007, 03:58 PM

*72CSTC5* · 07-15-2007, 04:05 PM

Okay for those of you that have been following this thread and wonder if you could do this by yourself, you can!! I am going to give away some of my trade secrets for those of you who can not pay to have it done or are too far away from me! LOL! Just kidding. Okay the pictures that you are going to see how took about 45 minutes so far. I spread my filler on the panel with a thin coat but over exaggerated the surface area. Just like drywall, if you stay small you will see that stripe pop back through. Right before the filler dries and is still tacky, get a paintstick and some 40 grit or 80 grit, and lightly sand to get your shape and cut down quickly. This will save you an ENORMOUS amount of time and is how I can do this fast. Do not be afraid to use your sandpaper, paper is cheap, labor is expensive. When you sand, sand in 45 degree angles to the panel. Go both directions too. You can see what I have done. For a quick reference for beginners you can use a straight edge to check your progress and where you need more filler. Another tech tip, DO NOT only spread filler where you are low, respread the entire panel. You can, however, wipe the low spot first and then wipe the entire area. Hope this help you homebuilders.
Carlos

killer71 · 07-15-2007, 04:16 PM

I see a low spot...so back to work carlos!!!

06-25-2007, 09:13 PM	#101
jorgensensc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cypress, Tx Posts: 4,006	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! When do i get to get in line?? Mines a stepper too, so you should have it down to perfection. Should take half the time...right?! I swear we will get together soon and get this thing looked at!! Just don't know when! Work is killing me!! Shawn __________________ 1972 C20 Suburban- Big Blue Betty '56 Chevy Bel Air Sedan- Frame up Restoration -What would you attempt to achieve if you knew you could not fail?- -I Refuse To Tiptoe Through Life, Only To Arrive Safely At Death's Door- R.I.P. EAST SIDE LOW LIFE

06-25-2007, 09:16 PM	#102
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! No problem. I met up with my old friend John Hyde this Sunday to look at his 2wd Blazer too and we did a few things to it. We were hoping you could have joined us. He lives right down from El Lago in Conroe. It was a nice drive up. Let me know!

06-25-2007, 09:22 PM	#103
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Sho wuz!...Damn Carlos got me stripping mine...Im to old for this **!...Im already sore...He is a slave driver for sure....I Would rather buy new pieces and not strip !...lol __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide*. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged Last edited by hyde; 06-25-2007 at 09:22 PM.*

06-25-2007, 09:25 PM	#104
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! HEY! Who let you out, back to work!!

06-25-2007, 09:33 PM	#105
hyde Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 101	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Dude I am nursing all the blisters...lol...With a big fat Crown and Coke __________________ 06 Crew Cab GMC[/B] on 22's 07 Duramax 4x4 Lifted Maxed Out! 1972 2WD K5. 89k miles. Soon to be bagged, LS1 and bad! 1967 Short and Wide. Soon to be an LS1 and bagged

06-25-2007, 11:40 PM	#106
69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Is the stepside bed still available, if so how much?

06-26-2007, 12:55 AM	#107
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! I just read every post on this thread and I have no idea why I had not before. GR8 build and very good progress I might add even for stating with a solid truck Can't wait to see it complete. RJ22... __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-26-2007, 01:01 AM	#108
cameeks Long Fleet Club Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 5,666	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Hey Carlos great work. I'm planning on starting the stripping part when it starts getting cooler outside at the end of the summer. __________________ Chris Meeks '69 Chevy Custom/10 Long Bed <-- Thread of the work I did before selling. Truck is now finished to the new owners design and running around. I was shown some pictures of the finished product. At least it survived the junk yard. FAQ Index by Krue Site Vendors Subscribe Here Forum Rules

06-26-2007, 02:20 AM	#109
HUEVUDO Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 239	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Hey carlos. what is up? you look busy... I got my red 68 back. I it runs strong. Going slow the first 500 miles. You need to run by the casa maybe friday or saturday and see what else i bought.. it will be the black one old school. you will like it... i will not be home until 9 or so. do a drive by...

06-26-2007, 09:27 AM	#110
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Luis she is looking good! I have wondered if you ever got that red 68 on the road. Are you selling it for sure? I will stop by Friday night.

06-26-2007, 10:21 AM	#111
68GMC454 THE VILLIAGE IDIOT Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tooele, Utah Posts: 1,405	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! your making good progreess..looks good.. __________________ honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here.

07-09-2007, 11:44 PM	#112
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07-10-2007, 12:54 AM	#113
randomhero472 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 516	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Nice.. progress is always nice! Little update on my end, I bought a set of wheels, they ended up being backordered.. my wheel guy sent me some pics of other wheels and i must say i found the perfect set of wheels for this truck, and had no idea this brand even existed until today about 4pm, im not going to get into details.. but i'll say big and black __________________ 67' in the "build" process.. soon to be bagged, big wheels ect, finally got it back home!!

07-10-2007, 12:56 AM	#114
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! I guess you don't want me to leak the "spy" photo huh? LoL!

07-15-2007, 02:21 PM	#117
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Okay, I welded up some extra holes in the fenders and I do not like how you can see the inner bottom of the fenders on these trucks and looks funny to me so I weld them up smooth and weld the skins together in that area and smooth them out. Especially on a lowered truck sitting on the ground and you are looking at those 20's tucking deep and your eyes are focused to the bottom of the fender and you say, that looks kind of unfinished there. Well I solved that problem. Luke, I hope you don't mind! Attached Images



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07-15-2007, 03:12 PM	#120
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Couple of more for you Luke for your srap book. I have to justify charging you 65.00 dollars an hour, right!? Attached Images

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07-15-2007, 04:05 PM	#124
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Randomhero's Build Thread.. finally!!! Okay for those of you that have been following this thread and wonder if you could do this by yourself, you can!! I am going to give away some of my trade secrets for those of you who can not pay to have it done or are too far away from me! LOL! Just kidding. Okay the pictures that you are going to see how took about 45 minutes so far. I spread my filler on the panel with a thin coat but over exaggerated the surface area. Just like drywall, if you stay small you will see that stripe pop back through. Right before the filler dries and is still tacky, get a paintstick and some 40 grit or 80 grit, and lightly sand to get your shape and cut down quickly. This will save you an ENORMOUS amount of time and is how I can do this fast. Do not be afraid to use your sandpaper, paper is cheap, labor is expensive. When you sand, sand in 45 degree angles to the panel. Go both directions too. You can see what I have done. For a quick reference for beginners you can use a straight edge to check your progress and where you need more filler. Another tech tip, DO NOT only spread filler where you are low, respread the entire panel. You can, however, wipe the low spot first and then wipe the entire area. Hope this help you homebuilders. Carlos Attached Images

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