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Funeral · 11-12-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by B17CRX

well the rust looks pretty standard, patch panels are available for your trouble spots. bookmark this they have pretty much everything you will need to finish up your truck.

http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CA/full.aspx?Page=20

-Joel

Awesome thx for the resource, I still have some pull apart to do that I will finish tonight and come sat is when I start making a list, I'm gonna go full speed ahead with a wire bush on these places to see how far the rot goes, if a wire brush bust it, I don't want it.

Funeral · 11-15-2008, 08:51 PM

Ok so I got everything off of the truck today but the cab, I am going to need some inventive Ideas for cab removal, I see lots of folks with tractors taking them off, I dont have a tractor, nor do I have any ceiling cross framing to jack it up with a come along.... so let me know, I have to do it redneck style.

So the bed came off pretty ez. all the wood and wood hold strips were shot obviously... I was surprised with the condition of the cab under the seat and in the back. I also found all the original paper work for the truck with service records under the seat. and an old school oil can spout (the kind you poke in ) wrapped up in socks in perfect condition. A phone bill from 1947 that has a notice of the 10% war tax. and a Jimmy Durante Children's Fund card. Not to mention some of the old stamps from a department store, the kind you would use to put in the books and when you filled it you got like a toaster or a blender.

Anyway heres some pics, it got pretty cold today but we made pretty good progress.

The overall condition of the frame is great, no cracks or bad rust at all. Gotta love northern trucks!

I'll have more pics we should be pulling the cab tomorrow, so shoot me ideas.

54 jimmy · 11-15-2008, 09:18 PM

got an engine hoist? you can make a cheep atachment to lift the cab off. couple of 2x4 and a long bolt.the bolt is to go through where the chain and hook on the hoist go an your in business. i'll post a pic of mine tomorrow for you.

50Bow-tied GMC · 11-15-2008, 11:33 PM

Looks like a great start. Cab removal can be a bear without something to lift it up. Out of curiosity what is the lever on the side of the transmission?

Funeral · 11-16-2008, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 50Bow-tied GMC

Looks like a great start. Cab removal can be a bear without something to lift it up. Out of curiosity what is the lever on the side of the transmission?

Wow... had to edit this entire post because I thought you were talking about the little finger lever up by the shifter knob, but you were talking about the pull break. Or E break as they are called these days...

I still am curious there is a little finger lever connected to my shifter that has a rod that connects all the way to the trans, is this a manual syncro?

watahyahknow · 11-16-2008, 07:24 AM

the knob could be a reverse lockout to prevent you from selecting it instead of first gear

54 jimmy · 11-16-2008, 05:34 PM

here are the pics of the atachment that i made to lift the cab off the frame. you'll need to open one door and just lift up aginst the roof.

Funeral · 11-17-2008, 03:09 AM

Did you make 2 of these and run them front to back? or just this one and only hooked the lift in the middle running side to side?

54 jimmy · 11-17-2008, 05:57 AM

just one! you wil need to open or take one of the doors off,then you will lift up in the middle of the door from the pass or driver side.

50adrod · 11-17-2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by B17CRX

well the rust looks pretty standard, patch panels are available for your trouble spots. bookmark this they have pretty much everything you will need to finish up your truck.

http://www.lmctruck.com/ICATALOG/CA/full.aspx?Page=20

-Joel

I agree standard rust for theese old trucks. it looks all to familiar, my cab is finally all patched and rust free. I was in your town for crusin the coast last month, nice town and friendly police. if your driver side inner to outer cowl is bad I have one I did not use, you can have it, I have no need for it now.

Funeral · 11-18-2008, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 50adrod

I agree standard rust for theese old trucks. it looks all to familiar, my cab is finally all patched and rust free. I was in your town for crusin the coast last month, nice town and friendly police. if your driver side inner to outer cowl is bad I have one I did not use, you can have it, I have no need for it now.

Hey man thats awesome! I could definately use it, my parts list right now has a total of about 2k, I have the money for it, but somehow I lost 640 bucks, I'm not sure how so this would be a big help, and I really hope to see you down here or in Biloxi Crusin next year! I Have a lot of work ahead of me but I think I can Have the thing drivable by next summer. I'll shoot you a message.

And to 54 I see what you mean, so the cab lifts off sideways. Great idea!

50adrod · 11-18-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Funeral

Hey man thats awesome! I could definately use it, my parts list right now has a total of about 2k, I have the money for it, but somehow I lost 640 bucks, I'm not sure how so this would be a big help, and I really hope to see you down here or in Biloxi Crusin next year! I Have a lot of work ahead of me but I think I can Have the thing drivable by next summer. I'll shoot you a message.

And to 54 I see what you mean, so the cab lifts off sideways. Great idea!

I have my truck registered and my room reserved already I will be staying in Biloxi. so I need to get busy and finish mine also

Funeral · 11-18-2008, 10:38 PM

Awesome man we need to meet up when your down, my friend has a 1948 Hudson Hornet so its a cool time. ^_^

Funeral · 11-19-2008, 11:50 PM

Quick question, I have started the tear down for the cab will be removing it friday, and I have 3 questions I guess.

#1 is, the inner panels in the cab like behind the seat are those all tack welded? and if so whats the best non destructive way to remove them?

EDIT*** FIGURED2 OUT.... Still need #1 answered I have a dent in the body want to roll out, cant get to it.

pgf545 · 11-20-2008, 11:50 PM

I am not exactly sure what part you are talking about but just about everything on the cab is spot welded. There are a couple of ways to remove them but all of them involve some sort of cutting. I have used a spot weld drill that we got some Eastwood. I have also used a 3/8 drill and just tried to cut through the top layer...that method works pretty good except you usually still have a little tearing or cutting to do. I also ground a drill that worked pretty good until I broke it...lol.

Bernie

Funeral · 11-21-2008, 01:05 AM

Yeah I know the feeling, I made a Clutch Drive screw driver out of an old phillips head screwdriver, but after every 10 screws or so I had to re grind it, lol...

Well we got the body off tonight.... I guess then is when your supposed to say OMG WTF because tonight as I looked at the frame I am not ashamed to say I felt a bit in over my head, this being my first rebuild and all.... frame up... Yeah lets not talk about it.... LOL, heres some pics. I'll start cleaning the frame powder blasting and painting this week / weekend, and my parts should be in by wed for patch panels etc... say alittle prayer for me, I'll need it, lol.

I am happy tpo report that the fame is rust free (other than surface rust) Crack free and bend free. I guess that can be my silver lining.

Funeral · 11-21-2008, 01:14 AM

Oh I wanted to add we just picked the cab up and carried it was not as heavy as I thought it would be.

B17CRX · 11-21-2008, 09:47 PM

lol nice soda can, looks like my tear down.....

-Joel

Funeral · 11-22-2008, 12:06 PM

Hey Joel, believe it or not, you're where I got the idea, when the time came I remember seeing your pics. lol And wallah sprite can.

Funeral · 11-22-2008, 10:08 PM

I put a loooong day into wire brushing the frame (can't afford sand blast) But I made sure to as best I could. busted most everything down to metal and I don't know what that old road grime is made of but that stuff is amazingly tough. I'll have some pics tomorrow after I paint.

50adrod · 11-23-2008, 01:18 PM

I have the inner to outer cowl for you let me know if you also need the lower front pillar patches also. I can send them out tomorrow

Funeral · 11-23-2008, 02:37 PM

Does anyone happen to know if any more modern bench seats will bolt to the original bench seat frame? Or would it be more cost efficient to get the vintage one reupholstered?

54 jimmy · 11-23-2008, 02:54 PM

good guestion i cut the seat riser out on mine and probably going to use an s10 seat.

Funeral · 11-23-2008, 04:09 PM

Yeah I was trying to avoid cutting out the frame. it just looks awesome, and with me trying to stay as stock as possible I was hoping a 19XX Bench from a XXXX or XXXXXX would fit. But if all else fails I will take this to the upholstery place in town and tell them its from a toyota to dodge the vintage charge. LMAO

Funeral · 11-24-2008, 12:54 AM

Well I was too tired to take pics tonight... well really I was just too lazy, frame is painted and looks awesome.

I keep day dreaming about paint... Gloss or flat? I am partial to flat but if I go flat it will be black, and a flat black truck with a v6 is bleh to me, also black is hot in the summer... Anyone have any cool ideas?

11-15-2008, 08:51 PM	#27
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Ok so I got everything off of the truck today but the cab, I am going to need some inventive Ideas for cab removal, I see lots of folks with tractors taking them off, I dont have a tractor, nor do I have any ceiling cross framing to jack it up with a come along.... so let me know, I have to do it redneck style. So the bed came off pretty ez. all the wood and wood hold strips were shot obviously... I was surprised with the condition of the cab under the seat and in the back. I also found all the original paper work for the truck with service records under the seat. and an old school oil can spout (the kind you poke in ) wrapped up in socks in perfect condition. A phone bill from 1947 that has a notice of the 10% war tax. and a Jimmy Durante Children's Fund card. Not to mention some of the old stamps from a department store, the kind you would use to put in the books and when you filled it you got like a toaster or a blender. Anyway heres some pics, it got pretty cold today but we made pretty good progress. The overall condition of the frame is great, no cracks or bad rust at all. Gotta love northern trucks! I'll have more pics we should be pulling the cab tomorrow, so shoot me ideas.

11-15-2008, 09:18 PM	#28
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Project Funeral - 47' got an engine hoist? you can make a cheep atachment to lift the cab off. couple of 2x4 and a long bolt.the bolt is to go through where the chain and hook on the hoist go an your in business. i'll post a pic of mine tomorrow for you. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

11-15-2008, 11:33 PM	#29
50Bow-tied GMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville, OH Posts: 27	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Looks like a great start. Cab removal can be a bear without something to lift it up. Out of curiosity what is the lever on the side of the transmission?

11-16-2008, 07:24 AM	#31
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: Project Funeral - 47' the knob could be a reverse lockout to prevent you from selecting it instead of first gear __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

11-16-2008, 05:34 PM	#32
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Project Funeral - 47' here are the pics of the atachment that i made to lift the cab off the frame. you'll need to open one door and just lift up aginst the roof. Attached Images __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

11-17-2008, 03:09 AM	#33
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Did you make 2 of these and run them front to back? or just this one and only hooked the lift in the middle running side to side?

11-17-2008, 05:57 AM	#34
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Project Funeral - 47' just one! you wil need to open or take one of the doors off,then you will lift up in the middle of the door from the pass or driver side. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter) Last edited by 54 jimmy; 11-17-2008 at 05:58 AM. Reason: spelling error

11-18-2008, 10:38 PM	#38
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Awesome man we need to meet up when your down, my friend has a 1948 Hudson Hornet so its a cool time. ^_^

11-19-2008, 11:50 PM	#39
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Quick question, I have started the tear down for the cab will be removing it friday, and I have 3 questions I guess. #1 is, the inner panels in the cab like behind the seat are those all tack welded? and if so whats the best non destructive way to remove them? EDIT*** FIGURED2 OUT.... Still need #1 answered I have a dent in the body want to roll out, cant get to it. Last edited by Funeral; 11-20-2008 at 07:55 AM.

11-20-2008, 11:50 PM	#40
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: Project Funeral - 47' I am not exactly sure what part you are talking about but just about everything on the cab is spot welded. There are a couple of ways to remove them but all of them involve some sort of cutting. I have used a spot weld drill that we got some Eastwood. I have also used a 3/8 drill and just tried to cut through the top layer...that method works pretty good except you usually still have a little tearing or cutting to do. I also ground a drill that worked pretty good until I broke it...lol. Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

11-21-2008, 01:05 AM	#41
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Yeah I know the feeling, I made a Clutch Drive screw driver out of an old phillips head screwdriver, but after every 10 screws or so I had to re grind it, lol... Well we got the body off tonight.... I guess then is when your supposed to say OMG WTF because tonight as I looked at the frame I am not ashamed to say I felt a bit in over my head, this being my first rebuild and all.... frame up... Yeah lets not talk about it.... LOL, heres some pics. I'll start cleaning the frame powder blasting and painting this week / weekend, and my parts should be in by wed for patch panels etc... say alittle prayer for me, I'll need it, lol. I am happy tpo report that the fame is rust free (other than surface rust) Crack free and bend free. I guess that can be my silver lining.

11-21-2008, 01:14 AM	#42
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Oh I wanted to add we just picked the cab up and carried it was not as heavy as I thought it would be.

11-21-2008, 09:47 PM	#43
B17CRX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Monroe, WA Posts: 181	Re: Project Funeral - 47' lol nice soda can, looks like my tear down..... -Joel

11-22-2008, 12:06 PM	#44
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Hey Joel, believe it or not, you're where I got the idea, when the time came I remember seeing your pics. lol And wallah sprite can.

11-22-2008, 10:08 PM	#45
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' I put a loooong day into wire brushing the frame (can't afford sand blast) But I made sure to as best I could. busted most everything down to metal and I don't know what that old road grime is made of but that stuff is amazingly tough. I'll have some pics tomorrow after I paint. Last edited by Funeral; 11-22-2008 at 10:09 PM.



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11-23-2008, 01:18 PM	#46
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: Project Funeral - 47' I have the inner to outer cowl for you let me know if you also need the lower front pillar patches also. I can send them out tomorrow __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

11-23-2008, 02:37 PM	#47
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Does anyone happen to know if any more modern bench seats will bolt to the original bench seat frame? Or would it be more cost efficient to get the vintage one reupholstered?

11-23-2008, 02:54 PM	#48
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Project Funeral - 47' good guestion i cut the seat riser out on mine and probably going to use an s10 seat. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

11-23-2008, 04:09 PM	#49
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Yeah I was trying to avoid cutting out the frame. it just looks awesome, and with me trying to stay as stock as possible I was hoping a 19XX Bench from a XXXX or XXXXXX would fit. But if all else fails I will take this to the upholstery place in town and tell them its from a toyota to dodge the vintage charge. LMAO

11-24-2008, 12:54 AM	#50
Funeral Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 117	Re: Project Funeral - 47' Well I was too tired to take pics tonight... well really I was just too lazy, frame is painted and looks awesome. I keep day dreaming about paint... Gloss or flat? I am partial to flat but if I go flat it will be black, and a flat black truck with a v6 is bleh to me, also black is hot in the summer... Anyone have any cool ideas?

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