Project - '69 4x4 named "Patches"

[msgross]

Link to mancave... let me know if it doesn't work

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...4&l=efad8596d2

[sdailey]

Small progress update......


The passenger side cab repair is almost buttoned up....finally.

We found out while test fitting the cab corner that is was formed wrong and needed to be massaged a little. The bend radius was too short on the cab corner and it didn't line up well with the straight edge of the "b" pillar. We mocked it up, tacked it in place and then cut a relief cut in the piece and made it fit like it was supposed to. Hopefully the pictures will explain what I can't.








The cab corner and rocker were finally welded in after final fitment of the door.







I then moved onto the door window hoop fitment issue. I ended up cutting a hard 1/8" out of it and the radius turned out perfect. I just hope the glass fits.





The upper kick panel area is next on the list. There were quite a few pin holes in it after it came back from the sandblaster.




Trying to get a rough idea of what needed to be cut out. (Excuse the sloppy freehand marks.)




Out with the old...





And in with the new, sort of. I still need to finish welding it in.





This is where it currently stands at the moment. I should be finishing up the the kick panel area this week and then I can move onto the cowl and firewall. The plan is to shave the firewall and then make the passenger side of it mirror the radius on the driver's side.


Not really an exciting update, but it's progress nonetheless.

[greg65]

Looks good Shannon. Maybe before to long it will be painted and back on the frame.

[sdailey]

I'd be happy just to see it in high build primer.

[freakshow108]

We must be buying our patch panels at the same place, I ran into the same problem with my passenger cab corner. Oh well, atleast i know what to do now, thanks! Shes looking good, please stay ahead of me , my brain is to small to figure these problems out.

[198plus]

Looks nice Shannon !!!!

[Gene]

Lookin good!

[my67chevytruck]

Nice progress Shannon!

[sdailey]

Originally Posted by freakshow108

We must be buying our patch panels at the same place, I ran into the same problem with my passenger cab corner. Oh well, atleast i know what to do now, thanks! Shes looking good, please stay ahead of me , my brain is to small to figure these problems out.

Glad to know that all my suffering is not in vain. Good luck with yours.

Originally Posted by 198plus

Looks nice Shannon !!!!

Originally Posted by Gene

Lookin good!

Originally Posted by my67chevytruck

Nice progress Shannon!

Thanks guys.

[65Custom]

Making progress it always feels good, I wish I was making some progress on mine. Keep up the great work.

[msgross]

I'll be using your pics as a guide for mine, thanks...

[sdailey]

Originally Posted by 65Custom

Making progress it always feels good, I wish I was making some progress on mine. Keep up the great work.

I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress. How's your truck coming along?

Originally Posted by msgross

I'll be using your pics as a guide for mine, thanks...

Glad to help Mike. That's one of the great things about this board, the never ending supply of information. Let me know if you ever need any specific pics.

[65Custom]

[QUOTE=sdailey;4753064]I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress. How's your truck coming along?


Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

[Strodder]

[quote=65Custom;4753207]

Originally Posted by sdailey

I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress. How's your truck coming along?


Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

After you get married there will be no money for your truck. That's my story.

[65Custom]

[quote=Strodder;4753222]

Originally Posted by 65Custom

After you get married there will be no money for your truck. That's my story.

I hope this time around it will be different, at least that is what I keep telling myself.

[msgross]

[quote=65Custom;4753207]

Originally Posted by sdailey

Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

that's what she said

[65Custom]

[quote=msgross;4753848]

Originally Posted by 65Custom

that's what she said

Yes she is a lot different from the last one. She knows going in that this is important to me, but im sure we can all tell stories about this subject

Sorry Shannon hope this does not hi jack your thread

[sdailey]

[quote=65Custom;4753207]

Originally Posted by sdailey

I try to keep reminding myself that no matter how small the progress, that it's still progress. How's your truck coming along?


Getting married so for now it is on hold been on hold for about year,but after the wedding hope to get back on it

Congratulations!!!!

[quote=65Custom;4753869]

Originally Posted by msgross

Yes she is a lot different from the last one. She knows going in that this is important to me, but im sure we can all tell stories about this subject

Sorry Shannon hope this does not hi jack your thread

No problem. This thread needs a little action anyway.

[msgross]

Originally Posted by sdailey

No problem. This thread needs a little action anyway.

that's what she said, again!

[sdailey]

Originally Posted by msgross

that's what she said, again!

On a roll this week, still making some progress.


Got the upper kick panel patch welded in and cleaned up. (Sorry for the crappy pic.)





I moved to the firewall area and started mocking up the firewall patch kit that I got from member Porterbuilt. (See the link below for the firewall patch kit.)

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404401

(FYI: The radius patch is a rough cut piece and you have to trim it to fit your firewall.)







AC delete panel temporary in place.



Tacking it up



Fully welded in. Notice that the radius patch has been trimmed and mocked up as well.




I used the round blank from the kit and patched up the blower motor opening in my new cowl panel.






Boy, do I love grinding. At least it turned out good.



Firewall shots.








The cowl is just set in place at the moment, it'll be coming back off so I can dress up the round blank some more. Once the cowl is cleaned up and welded in I'll weld the radius panel to the firewall.

Hopefully, I can stay motivated and keep the progress going. Stay tuned for more updates.




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[Alan's Classic]

You are a fast learner, Grasshoppa!
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[sdailey]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

You are a fast learner, Grasshoppa!
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All thanks to a good teacher.

[Gene]

Nice work! You going with aftermarket air, or just without?

[Strodder]

Yeah, that was going to be my question too. Looken great.

[sdailey]

Originally Posted by Gene

Nice work! You going with aftermarket air, or just without?

I'm going to be using a kit from Classic Air. The interior will be getting a small makeover as well. The plan is to smooth the stock radio opening and also smooth, eliminate the ash tray. Once the dash is smooth I'll install my Classic Air controller pictured below and cut in (2) round air vents on either side of the control. Then I'll modify the stock ac/heat controller opening to accept an aftermarket single din radio.

Here's the AC controller that I'm using.




Here's a couple of pictures to give you an idea of what it should look like when done.