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cogorman · 10-09-2013, 04:25 AM

Truck was hit hard on the passenger side. Among the damage the truck was originally from Washington. Needs rockers, cab corners, door bottoms, etc.
I replaced the door jamb with a good used part off of a donor truck, replaced the rockers, replaced the cab corner and customer decided to buy new doors.

cogorman · 10-09-2013, 04:29 AM

pics cont.

cogorman · 10-09-2013, 04:36 AM

Anyway, after getting the pass side done - I finished the drivers side rocker, floor patch, cab corner and started to fit the door. He wanted a smooth firewall, so I started to butt weld In all the unwanted holes in the firewall to smooth it out .

cogorman · 10-09-2013, 04:41 AM

Finished bodywork on cab and primed the cab. Epoxy first, then 3 coats of feather fill g2. Cab is now in the back of the shop while I work on the bed. I started sand blasting and stripping the frame. I will epoxy all the frame pieces and reassemble later on.

cogorman · 10-09-2013, 04:45 AM

Frame pieces. Ill re assemble the frame with new bushings, disk brakes, etc.

cogorman · 10-09-2013, 04:30 AM

not sure why the pictures are coming up sideways?? they are correct in my folder when I view them. After uploading they posted sideways

cogorman · 10-09-2013, 04:51 AM

Well, that's all I have gotten done in the last 2 weeks. Ill post as I get a little further ahead of the game.

**Clyde65** · 10-09-2013, 07:45 AM

That is a lot of work man! you rock, I wish I had that talent, all I have is huge bills from the paint/body man.

66farmer · 10-09-2013, 08:57 AM

Looks great is this a stock build or are you going to do some custom work.
I do like the step sides.

61_FL_Apache · 10-09-2013, 08:04 PM

Very nice work!!

**Captainfab** · 10-10-2013, 12:04 AM

I agree, Nice work

How did those aftermarket doors fit?

cogorman · 10-10-2013, 01:18 AM

Thanks, Everyone! I appreciate the compliments. The truck will be a
"stockish" looking build, but far from stock. The customer is doing 4 wheel disk brakes with the stock wheels and caps, vintage air kit, power brakes, power steering, 350, 5 Speed S10 trans and a 5/7 drop. He is a hobbyist race car builder/driver and will be assembling all of the chassis components. Truck will be back next week for fit up in primer and to pre drill all the holes and make modifications before blowing it back apart and jamming it all. Ill keep pictures coming as progress happens.

markeb01 · 10-10-2013, 02:21 AM

Impressive workmanship! I lack welding skills and appreciate how much work it takes to do a good job.

likaroc13 · 10-10-2013, 02:34 AM

Some nice work you're doing there! Look forward to seeing the continued progress. Sounds like it'll be a sweet looking ride when complete.

TJ's Chevy · 10-10-2013, 10:21 AM

Nice work! Kinda doing the same thing here. truck is gonna look stock except for the engine and trans and maybe a few other things...

10-09-2013, 04:25 AM	#1
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Customers 66 Build Truck was hit hard on the passenger side. Among the damage the truck was originally from Washington. Needs rockers, cab corners, door bottoms, etc. I replaced the door jamb with a good used part off of a donor truck, replaced the rockers, replaced the cab corner and customer decided to buy new doors. Attached Images

10-09-2013, 04:29 AM	#2
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Re: Customers 66 Build pics cont. Attached Images

10-09-2013, 04:36 AM	#3
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Re: Customers 66 Build Anyway, after getting the pass side done - I finished the drivers side rocker, floor patch, cab corner and started to fit the door. He wanted a smooth firewall, so I started to butt weld In all the unwanted holes in the firewall to smooth it out . Attached Images

10-09-2013, 04:41 AM	#4
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Re: Customers 66 Build Finished bodywork on cab and primed the cab. Epoxy first, then 3 coats of feather fill g2. Cab is now in the back of the shop while I work on the bed. I started sand blasting and stripping the frame. I will epoxy all the frame pieces and reassemble later on. Attached Images

10-09-2013, 04:45 AM	#5
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Re: Customers 66 Build Frame pieces. Ill re assemble the frame with new bushings, disk brakes, etc. Attached Images

10-09-2013, 04:30 AM	#6
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Re: Customers 66 Build not sure why the pictures are coming up sideways?? they are correct in my folder when I view them. After uploading they posted sideways

10-09-2013, 04:51 AM	#7
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Re: Customers 66 Build Well, that's all I have gotten done in the last 2 weeks. Ill post as I get a little further ahead of the game. Attached Images

10-09-2013, 07:45 AM	#8
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Customers 66 Build That is a lot of work man! you rock, I wish I had that talent, all I have is huge bills from the paint/body man. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-09-2013, 08:57 AM	#9
66farmer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Plains Oregon Posts: 684	Re: Customers 66 Build Looks great is this a stock build or are you going to do some custom work. I do like the step sides.

10-09-2013, 08:04 PM	#10
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Customers 66 Build Very nice work!! __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

10-10-2013, 12:04 AM	#11
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Customers 66 Build I agree, Nice work How did those aftermarket doors fit? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

10-10-2013, 01:18 AM	#12
cogorman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lake Havasu City, Az Posts: 61	Re: Customers 66 Build Thanks, Everyone! I appreciate the compliments. The truck will be a "stockish" looking build, but far from stock. The customer is doing 4 wheel disk brakes with the stock wheels and caps, vintage air kit, power brakes, power steering, 350, 5 Speed S10 trans and a 5/7 drop. He is a hobbyist race car builder/driver and will be assembling all of the chassis components. Truck will be back next week for fit up in primer and to pre drill all the holes and make modifications before blowing it back apart and jamming it all. Ill keep pictures coming as progress happens.

10-10-2013, 02:21 AM	#13
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Customers 66 Build Impressive workmanship! I lack welding skills and appreciate how much work it takes to do a good job. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

10-10-2013, 02:34 AM	#14
likaroc13 Rollin' Old Skool Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 5,371	Re: Customers 66 Build Some nice work you're doing there! Look forward to seeing the continued progress. Sounds like it'll be a sweet looking ride when complete. __________________ _____________________________________________ Phillip My Build threads: 1966 Chevy C-10 "Black Betty" shortbed, fleetside, BBW, 327 V8/ Powerglide (under construction) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ighlight=betty 1997 Chevy Tahoe, 2dr/2wd, mild custom (Daily driver) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=601142 Pics: '66 C-10 https://flic.kr/s/aHsjHWD4h9 '97 Tahoe https://flic.kr/s/aHsjGZ7wKP '93 C-1500 https://flic.kr/s/aHskxdpdnQ '88 S-10 Blazer https://flic.kr/s/aHsjYGx4Md Previous Rides: 1993 Chevy S-10 ext. cab, 4.3L, 4/5 drop (Sold) 1993 Chevy C-1500 short/step Retro-Rod (Sold) 1988 S-10 Blazer 2dr/2wd mild custom (Sold)

10-10-2013, 10:21 AM	#15
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Customers 66 Build Nice work! Kinda doing the same thing here. truck is gonna look stock except for the engine and trans and maybe a few other things... __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw



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