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VA72C10 · 03-31-2011, 02:33 PM

Nice progress!!! Looking good!!!!

BlackZ28 · 04-01-2011, 01:06 AM

Very nice progress and build, Subscribed!

gcburdic · 04-01-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by JJanzen

You guys are doing a great job......I have the exact same project ahead of me in the near future! Looking forward to seeing the progress!

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Serious progress! Man it looks great! Keep the pics coming!

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

Nice progress!!! Looking good!!!!

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Originally Posted by BlackZ28

Very nice progress and build, Subscribed!

Thanks folks....our next work weekend will be the end of April....hoping to get all the suspension and frame painted and have a roller by the end of the weekend!!!!!

RCbowtie69 · 04-02-2011, 10:41 AM

Looking good,keep on truckin''

**leddzepp** · 04-02-2011, 10:56 AM

lookin' tough!

*72chevy383* · 05-01-2011, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

I had some car ministry work on Saturday, but had a couple of hours afterwards to work on the Super. The kick panel on the driver's side is fitted and tacked in place as well as the front core support. Here are pictures:

I was looking at your inner rocker and wondering why it doesn't run up to the seam? looks to be short, I'm doing mine now and that area just doesn't seem to fit right. what your trick?

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-01-2011, 11:45 AM

Truck is really comming along guys keep up the good work..

red69ss · 05-01-2011, 02:45 PM

great work geoff and jesse , that cab and rust repair look very fimiliar to me!

brn agn · 05-01-2011, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 72chevy383

I was looking at your inner rocker and wondering why it doesn't run up to the seam? looks to be short, I'm doing mine now and that area just doesn't seem to fit right. what your trick?

The inner rocker we used was too long for the space it is intended for, so we cut off the front of the rocker and welded it in. I'll be making a small patch panel to fill in the gap between the rocker and seam.

Since we are on the subject of cab repair, here are a few pictures of progress from this weekend.

The bracket that the lower door hinge bolts thread in to was missing from inside the a-pillar on the passenger side. sharpie1972 sent us a used one. I didn't get a before picture, but the bracket is L-shaped and has a thin sheet metal "cage" that is spot welded to the a-pillar in two place. The cage is designed so the bracket will not fall into the a-pillar, but it has enough play that the hinge can be adjusted. So, I drilled out the spot welds on the piece sharpie1972 sent us:

I guess I was making good progress, because I didn't think to take any pictures of the next steps!

I then used the old a-pillar as a template and marked the two holes on our cab, and drilled them out. I cut a square access panel to get to the inside of the a-pillar, slid the bracket and cage inside the a-pillar and spot welded it in place. In order to pull the bracket/cage close to the a-pillar, I inserted a 1/4-20 bolt with a large fender washer on the backside through the bracket and used a washer and nut on the outside to hold the bracket/cage in place.

In this picture you can see the top spot weld (I have already ground some of it down) and the access hole in the front:

...then it was just a matter of welding everything shut and putting primer on the exposed metal:

I also worked on fitting the driver's side cab corner today. I have a little more work to do on it before I weld it in place, but it is close.

While I was doing this, Geoff was working on the frame, suspension, steering, etc... More to come on that later!

mcbassin · 05-01-2011, 10:56 PM

Very nice work guys! Awesome repair. Brings back fond memories

gcburdic · 05-02-2011, 10:09 AM

So glad to be working with Jesse on this one, cuz I know I would of never been able to weld things up as well as he does.....Wanted to also post up some pictures of painting the chassis and suspension parts, and our progress on the assembly.....

Jesse built this "swing" for the parts to hang on for painting

and here's the rear end

and this is what we used....suggest getting 3 quarts, but maybe cheaper to just buy a gallon

and the chassis.....we lacked a lower control arm seal (stupid me forgot to check to make sure they were in there), and the 2-u-bolts for the rear end...it's amazing what 3 measly parts can railroad your weekend work

but we forged ahead...many thanks to 1972SuperCheyenne for the trade on the tie rods/ adjusting sleeves....this is how she sits as I left yesterday afternoon....I'll be back in 2 weeks to hopefully make this one a roller

By the way....we ended up using MOOG Control arms, tie rods, and adjusting sleeves, and TRW ball joints

**67cheby** · 05-02-2011, 10:50 AM

Nice progress

STOCKISH · 05-02-2011, 11:12 AM

Looking really really good fellas. Nice work on the patch Jesse!

brn agn · 05-02-2011, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Jesse built this "swing" for the parts to hang on for painting

I am proud of my redneck swingset. It is a shame that I have to disassemble it tonight.

mcbassin · 05-02-2011, 11:46 AM

Hey you guys are doing some nice work! Coming together fast. I like the swing set. very good idea.

gcburdic · 05-02-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 67cheby

Nice progress

Thanks!!

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Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

Looking really really good fellas. Nice work on the patch Jesse!

Thanks again Josh for the trade on the tie rods/ adjusting sleeves....hope that sway bar works for ya

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Originally Posted by mcbassin

Hey you guys are doing some nice work! Coming together fast. I like the swing set. very good idea.

Thanks Mike.....we actually released one side of the tie straps to paint the bottom side....

gcburdic · 05-02-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

I am proud of my redneck swingset. It is a shame that I have to disassemble it tonight.

Jesse....maybe we should leave that up for the NEXT project

VA72C10 · 05-02-2011, 01:29 PM

Nice work guys!!!

brn agn · 05-02-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

Jesse....maybe we should leave that up for the NEXT project

I will need to reinforce it before we hang a Suburban!

RCbowtie69 · 05-02-2011, 08:33 PM

I've just got to say,that you have done some very nice work & love the welding you have done on the cab,keep up the hard work,love the pictures of the progress,hope to see more soon

STOCKISH · 05-02-2011, 08:50 PM

I agree, very nice repair work. Great job fellas!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 05-02-2011, 11:50 PM

Nice work guys.

gcburdic · 05-03-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by brn agn

I will need to reinforce it before we hang a Suburban!

We're getting a burb?!?!?...

brn agn · 05-03-2011, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by gcburdic

We're getting a burb?!?!?...

Yep, it is a 71 rust free survivor with original paint. It was owned by an older gentelman in Arizona and he only drove it on Sundays when it was not raining. It has 27,890 miles on it and some decent options: big block, bucket seats, factory tach. It is blue and white. It should be shipped to your house today. I hope your wife doesn't mind.

RCbowtie69 · 05-03-2011, 05:18 PM

Cool,hope to see pictures of it soon,nice score

03-31-2011, 02:33 PM	#101
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Nice progress!!! Looking good!!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

04-01-2011, 01:06 AM	#102
BlackZ28 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 47	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Very nice progress and build, Subscribed! __________________ 99 Camaro Z28 420hp/400tq 1998 Tahoe Z71 2dr 6" Rancho 35's DAILY

04-02-2011, 10:41 AM	#104
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Looking good,keep on truckin''

04-02-2011, 10:56 AM	#105
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,990	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort lookin' tough! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

05-01-2011, 11:45 AM	#107
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Truck is really comming along guys keep up the good work.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-01-2011, 02:45 PM	#108
red69ss Burnouts are therapeutic Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: lancaster, south carolina Posts: 851	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort great work geoff and jesse , that cab and rust repair look very fimiliar to me! __________________ 1969 CHEVELLE SS 1972 C10 ALMOST DAILY DRIVER 1968 C10 RUSTBUCKET (MISSION IMPOSSIBLE) 1972 PONTIAC LEMANS CONVERTIBLE (WIFE'S CAR) "My wife and I were happy for twenty years. Then we met." - Rodney Dangerfield "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." - Einstein

05-01-2011, 10:56 PM	#110
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Very nice work guys! Awesome repair. Brings back fond memories __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group

05-02-2011, 10:09 AM	#111
gcburdic Restoration Virgin! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8,298	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort So glad to be working with Jesse on this one, cuz I know I would of never been able to weld things up as well as he does.....Wanted to also post up some pictures of painting the chassis and suspension parts, and our progress on the assembly..... Jesse built this "swing" for the parts to hang on for painting and here's the rear end and this is what we used....suggest getting 3 quarts, but maybe cheaper to just buy a gallon and the chassis.....we lacked a lower control arm seal (stupid me forgot to check to make sure they were in there), and the 2-u-bolts for the rear end...it's amazing what 3 measly parts can railroad your weekend work but we forged ahead...many thanks to 1972SuperCheyenne for the trade on the tie rods/ adjusting sleeves....this is how she sits as I left yesterday afternoon....I'll be back in 2 weeks to hopefully make this one a roller By the way....we ended up using MOOG Control arms, tie rods, and adjusting sleeves, and TRW ball joints __________________ Geoff with a G 1968 Chevy C10 SWB The Mistress 1972 Custom Deluxe C20 Suburban A Suburban Named Isabella 1966 Ford Mustang Mama's High School Graduation Present Last edited by gcburdic; 05-02-2011 at 12:26 PM.

05-02-2011, 10:50 AM	#112
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Nice progress __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

05-02-2011, 11:12 AM	#113
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Looking really really good fellas. Nice work on the patch Jesse! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-02-2011, 11:46 AM	#115
mcbassin Still Learning Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 10,108	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Hey you guys are doing some nice work! Coming together fast. I like the swing set. very good idea. __________________ Mike "69 Short Wide" My Project 86 Silverado Landen's Project Instagram: @mcbassin My Website C/10 Club Oklahoma Facebook Group Last edited by mcbassin; 05-02-2011 at 11:47 AM.

05-02-2011, 01:29 PM	#118
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Nice work guys!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

05-02-2011, 08:33 PM	#120
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort I've just got to say,that you have done some very nice work & love the welding you have done on the cab,keep up the hard work,love the pictures of the progress,hope to see more soon __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e, Last edited by RCbowtie69; 05-02-2011 at 08:33 PM.

05-02-2011, 08:50 PM	#121
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort I agree, very nice repair work. Great job fellas! __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

05-02-2011, 11:50 PM	#122
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Nice work guys. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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05-03-2011, 05:18 PM	#125
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: 71 Cheyenne Super- A Combined Effort Cool,hope to see pictures of it soon,nice score __________________ My Truck: 2.5 drop front, 4 & 5/8 in rear, 350cubic in. been bored .60 over, 700r4 (soon), 3 speed (on tree for now).rims & tires size,15x8 ralleys 5 on 5,P275/60R15. Members I have met: Pickupman, 1972 Super Cheyenne, Stepside,Chis Mc Bride. tsnow67,joel.e,

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