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Lippyp · 06-07-2006, 06:38 AM

Stated the bodywork on my truck to get it through its annual inspection as the rocker rust would have failed it. Front end half stripped down for access. I've also removed the remains of the back half of the exhausts and have dropped them in to a local exhaust place to have two new ones made up. Should be ready today with a bit of luck.

72armyswbtruck · 06-07-2006, 07:16 AM

Good luck with the rust removal.....

**Yukon Jack** · 06-07-2006, 10:23 AM

Never heard of a rusty rocker causing an inspection problem - that is interesting. How much rust is too much to pass your inspection?

Lippyp · 06-07-2006, 10:42 AM

If theres more than surface rust (i.e. it holes when they hit it with their little plastic inspection hammer or it's already holed) within 15cm of what is considered to be a structural member such as a cab mount it'll fail. This rule is really designed around modern monocoque vehicles and doesn't really take into account older vehicles with a seperate frame, so it means regardless of the fact this rust doesn't really effect the structural integrity of the vehicle it still fails. the government over here has been tightening up and tightening up the rules with the aim of taking older vehicles off the road. Fortunately anything made pre 1972 is only tested for visible smoke rather than emissions. In the 22 years I've been driving its changed a lot, in the past I've had cars pass with exhausts patched with coke cans and two pipe clips, gaping holes in the fenders, even patches pop riveted on over holes.

**Palf70Step** · 06-07-2006, 02:15 PM

Sounds like Pennsylvania. Japan was real rough on inspections too. Good luck with the clean up of the truck. I think it even looks sharp half stripped!

silvertonguedevil · 06-07-2006, 02:19 PM

Interesting. My truck would've been in the junk yard a long time ago then.

Lippyp · 06-09-2006, 11:32 AM

Yeah it's got a bit silly really! Just been to pick up my new exhaust bits. Two matching 2 1/2" pipes to go from the mufflers to just in front to the rear wheels, I've just got to check them for length and take them back to have the ends stretched and the 3" stainless tips welded on. These things are really heavy gauge steel so should outlast the rest of the exhaust which is a little rusty. the idea is when the front bit dies I'll maybe go to headers and a decent set of louder mufflers.

HeavyD · 06-09-2006, 01:22 PM

Up here we are starting to have on-the-spot inspections, and they will fail you if any rust holes are present. Guy I know has a pretty nice 71 GMC and he has a small hole in a cab corner. Now he has to fix it or the truck is illegal to drive. Lippy are you planning to keep the yellow color on your truck?

BigSky71 · 06-09-2006, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyD

Up here we are starting to have on-the-spot inspections, and they will fail you if any rust holes are present. Guy I know has a pretty nice 71 GMC and he has a small hole in a cab corner. Now he has to fix it or the truck is illegal to drive.

Wow, that is really aggressive enforcement. The downside I see is people doing very bad bodywork and paint to cover up any holes so they can get their vehicle back on the road.

HeavyD · 06-09-2006, 07:05 PM

It doesn't happen alot, but just latrely they have had these get-em-off-the-road blitzes. Hope they are done for awhile.

Lippyp · 06-10-2006, 04:05 AM

Yep, yellow is staying for the moment as I can't afford a full repaint. We also have on the spot inspections, both forr vehicle condition and also now for emissions.

Lippyp · 06-10-2006, 12:01 PM

Got the rest of the sill off today and found that the bottom of the door pillar is rusted through which is a bummer as I don't have the repair panel for this bit. They do make them though so I guess I need to order a pair as like as not the other side will be goosed. $19.95 each and I'll have to spring for air freight as surface will take too long. What is the best way to make sure that this all lines up properly, any tips appreciated. Do I do the kick panel patch first and then the door pillar and then the inner rocker?

I started to dress down the old spot welds on the rear of the sill and test fitted the sill just for a giggle, not a bad fit but will need a bit of work for a good fit..

I also took my new exhausts and test fitted them so now they're all marked up to go back and have the tips welded in and the box end needs to be stretched so it fits over the box outlet.

red71cheyenne · 06-10-2006, 12:05 PM

I like the yellow, and I am surprised the rocker backing plate is in that good a shape! Looks like other than some surface rust, your floors and rockers weren't in that bad a shape at all. Especially for a truck that was shipped over there! Usually the trip causes lots of rust. Keep us updated on your progress. Looking good! Jeff.

Lippyp · 06-10-2006, 01:02 PM

Thanks, the floors gonna get a going over with a wire bursh in the angle grinder followed once the repairs are done by a coat of POR15 before the new carpets go in.

06-07-2006, 06:38 AM	#1
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	My progres pics, finally! Stated the bodywork on my truck to get it through its annual inspection as the rocker rust would have failed it. Front end half stripped down for access. I've also removed the remains of the back half of the exhausts and have dropped them in to a local exhaust place to have two new ones made up. Should be ready today with a bit of luck. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-07-2006, 07:16 AM	#2
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: My progres pics, finally! Good luck with the rust removal..... __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"

06-07-2006, 10:23 AM	#3
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,686	Re: My progres pics, finally! Never heard of a rusty rocker causing an inspection problem - that is interesting. How much rust is too much to pass your inspection? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

06-07-2006, 10:42 AM	#4
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: My progres pics, finally! If theres more than surface rust (i.e. it holes when they hit it with their little plastic inspection hammer or it's already holed) within 15cm of what is considered to be a structural member such as a cab mount it'll fail. This rule is really designed around modern monocoque vehicles and doesn't really take into account older vehicles with a seperate frame, so it means regardless of the fact this rust doesn't really effect the structural integrity of the vehicle it still fails. the government over here has been tightening up and tightening up the rules with the aim of taking older vehicles off the road. Fortunately anything made pre 1972 is only tested for visible smoke rather than emissions. In the 22 years I've been driving its changed a lot, in the past I've had cars pass with exhausts patched with coke cans and two pipe clips, gaping holes in the fenders, even patches pop riveted on over holes. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission Last edited by Lippyp; 06-07-2006 at 10:46 AM.

06-07-2006, 02:15 PM	#5
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,322	Re: My progres pics, finally! Sounds like Pennsylvania. Japan was real rough on inspections too. Good luck with the clean up of the truck. I think it even looks sharp half stripped! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

06-07-2006, 02:19 PM	#6
silvertonguedevil Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Seaside, Oregon Posts: 1,789	Re: My progres pics, finally! Interesting. My truck would've been in the junk yard a long time ago then. __________________ -Greg My Chevy trucks, past and present: 1962 C10 SB Fleetside 1964 C10 LB Fleetside BBW 1966 C10 SB Fleetside 1966 C10 SB Fleetside BBW 1968 C10 SB Fleetside 1971 C10 LB Fleetside 1971 C10 SB Fleetside 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne 1972 C10 SB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1972 C10 LB Fleetside Cheyenne Super 1974 C20 Cheyenne 1979 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Custom Deluxe 1982 K10 SB Fleetside Scottsdale 1986 C10 SB Fleetside Silverado 2008 Silverado 1500 4x4

06-09-2006, 11:32 AM	#7
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: My progres pics, finally! Yeah it's got a bit silly really! Just been to pick up my new exhaust bits. Two matching 2 1/2" pipes to go from the mufflers to just in front to the rear wheels, I've just got to check them for length and take them back to have the ends stretched and the 3" stainless tips welded on. These things are really heavy gauge steel so should outlast the rest of the exhaust which is a little rusty. the idea is when the front bit dies I'll maybe go to headers and a decent set of louder mufflers. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-09-2006, 01:22 PM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: My progres pics, finally! Up here we are starting to have on-the-spot inspections, and they will fail you if any rust holes are present. Guy I know has a pretty nice 71 GMC and he has a small hole in a cab corner. Now he has to fix it or the truck is illegal to drive. Lippy are you planning to keep the yellow color on your truck? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 06-09-2006 at 01:23 PM.

06-09-2006, 07:05 PM	#10
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: My progres pics, finally! It doesn't happen alot, but just latrely they have had these get-em-off-the-road blitzes. Hope they are done for awhile. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

06-10-2006, 04:05 AM	#11
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: My progres pics, finally! Yep, yellow is staying for the moment as I can't afford a full repaint. We also have on the spot inspections, both forr vehicle condition and also now for emissions. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-10-2006, 12:01 PM	#12
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: My progres pics, finally! Got the rest of the sill off today and found that the bottom of the door pillar is rusted through which is a bummer as I don't have the repair panel for this bit. They do make them though so I guess I need to order a pair as like as not the other side will be goosed. $19.95 each and I'll have to spring for air freight as surface will take too long. What is the best way to make sure that this all lines up properly, any tips appreciated. Do I do the kick panel patch first and then the door pillar and then the inner rocker? I started to dress down the old spot welds on the rear of the sill and test fitted the sill just for a giggle, not a bad fit but will need a bit of work for a good fit.. I also took my new exhausts and test fitted them so now they're all marked up to go back and have the tips welded in and the box end needs to be stretched so it fits over the box outlet. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

06-10-2006, 12:05 PM	#13
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: My progres pics, finally! I like the yellow, and I am surprised the rocker backing plate is in that good a shape! Looks like other than some surface rust, your floors and rockers weren't in that bad a shape at all. Especially for a truck that was shipped over there! Usually the trip causes lots of rust. Keep us updated on your progress. Looking good! Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

06-10-2006, 01:02 PM	#14
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: My progres pics, finally! Thanks, the floors gonna get a going over with a wire bursh in the angle grinder followed once the repairs are done by a coat of POR15 before the new carpets go in. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission



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