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Old 02-14-2017, 01:02 PM   #229
GASoline71
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Re: Out of the Ditch = The Rebuild Begins ('72 GMC)

After mocking up and then removing the rear cab corner to cut/grind about 9,352 times... I got it sitting how I want it to start to weld it in. Some days I really wish I would have just found another truck to build. This side has been significantly harder than the passenger side. There was way more rust on this side that has made it more of a challenge. I didn't take any pics but I had to fabricate my own lower pillar mount and also fab up some metal to make the rusted out cab support useable. I know these panels are available to buy, but fabbing them up was kinda cool and gives a sense of some accomplishment that it is something I made instead of bought.

Slow progress wins the war! Should have the welding done later today.


Gary
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