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04-25-2015, 10:50 PM | #26 |
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Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
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Sounds like you are making some good progress on the truck. The "Baby" will be driving it for real before you know it... LockDoc
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04-26-2015, 05:43 PM | #27 | |
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08-24-2015, 09:46 PM | #28 |
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Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
I started working on the burb today.Its down at my buds shop.In the back..in the dirt...but better then nothing.The truck is all over the garage/house so tearing the burb apart here isn't an option.I made a deal with my bud and hes letting me use his shop/tools to get it done.I have till the end of the week to get the repair on the A pillar done.Wish me luck.
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08-24-2015, 11:08 PM | #29 |
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Looks pretty nasty. I hope you can get it fixed. LockDoc
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08-24-2015, 11:53 PM | #30 |
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Re: The 72 burb.Starting a collection...
Don't look back!
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08-25-2015, 11:35 AM | #31 |
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Thanks guys.Im hoping there is enough floor on the burb to weld to.
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08-25-2015, 12:00 PM | #32 |
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Duct tape, just a little Duct Tape and you'll be back on the road in no time..
Good luck, I'm sure it will be fun to say the least
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08-25-2015, 12:28 PM | #33 |
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Haha,yeah thats basically what someone else did about 20 years ago.Its hard to see but there's a piece of sheet metal screwed down to the floor.
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08-26-2015, 10:20 PM | #34 |
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08-27-2015, 01:18 PM | #35 |
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Extensive repairs! Maybe support the roof and door opening there so it doesnt move?
Good to see one being saved. I thought they were all rock solid in CA.. |
08-27-2015, 01:50 PM | #36 |
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I was going to do that but my boss said it'll be fine.so i cut it.Not sure if it moved but ill figure it out...yeah i always laugh when i hear California car or truck..like its special.This one was parked on the beach under a tree i think.
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08-27-2015, 08:14 PM | #38 |
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I got an a pillar cut from another truck.You can see it in the backround on the 5th pic.So ill be using that.Then im getting some new inner & outer rockers some floor,windshield and rubber.It will be nice to be able to open the door.And getting a new windshield will be cool too.no more looking around the crack...
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08-27-2015, 09:19 PM | #40 |
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08-29-2015, 11:34 AM | #41 |
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The truck and car shop didn't work out...I got stuff from classic industries.They had everything and it was almost $100 cheaper.New windshield,rubber,inner & outer rocker and front floor brace for $178 out the door.My boss was like "i cant believe you got all this stuff for under $200".He bought the stuff too.I gotta pay him back,but man i feel pretty lucky sometimes.I wouldn't have been able to afford this stuff right now.Thanks boss!
I got the donor piece kinda in there now.It'll take a full day of fitting before its time to weld.Looks like im probably not guna make my week deadline.Unless i kick serious ass tomorrow.Its cool.I can finish it up throughout the week. |
08-29-2015, 12:36 PM | #42 |
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Be careful with the pillar placement. Just tack it until you're sure the glass is going to fit correctly.
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08-29-2015, 02:36 PM | #43 |
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Are you going to put the windshield in first, or how are you going to know you've got the pillar exactly right? I've just always shied away from trucks with the roof "eyebrow" rust because I was afraid if I tried to patch it I'd never get the windshield back in. I really admire your willingness to tackle this.
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08-29-2015, 06:37 PM | #45 |
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Headed in a good direction on the A pillar! Bug came out nice.
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08-29-2015, 06:51 PM | #46 |
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Thanks bro.my boss does the filler/final sanding stuff but hes teaching me.To me thats the hardest part.The final sanding.I need to convince the wife to let me get another couple few days on the burb.Im supposed to start back working again on Monday(haven't worked for 2 months) but i need to get the burb done.Ill let you know how it goes.
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08-29-2015, 11:58 PM | #48 |
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08-31-2015, 08:03 PM | #49 |
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08-31-2015, 08:48 PM | #50 |
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Yes. The big back window cabs seem to be more popular for some reason while there were lots more of the small window made. I think this carries over into
'67 also, by 68 or so there was no more small back window. Looks like it's coming back together nicely. What are your plans for the hole in the roof? Same donor? |
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