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SouthCountyChevy · 10-25-2009, 09:46 PM

Lookin good, Great work! Where in Southern Maryland are you located?

jgh64pkup · 10-27-2009, 11:16 AM

great build

phipp13 · 12-31-2009, 12:45 AM

Happy Holidays to ALL!!! I survived another x-mas and i hope Y'all did too. New Years = out with the old and in with the new! since my last post the f1 had to go back in my shop for some more wiring (relays), heater, engine& trans cooling mods. .The Radiator was crap and so was my new trans cooler.Both have been replaced as well as the heatercore.

. well the F1 is DONE! what a streetfight that was! nothing was easy!!! the Damn Yankee is back in the shop and is on top of the to do list. AT LAST!!!!! i did'nt get much done in the way of fabrication but i was able to score some new QA1 Coilovers for the rear and my prostreet tires and rims this year as well as several other small ticket items. That was a great achievement IMHO with the way this economy is going. well from here on out it's in the shop untill it's DONE! it's been too long since i've driven it and it's driving me crazy! I can't wait to smoke those big tires! stay tuned. phipp out

my67chevytruck · 12-31-2009, 01:31 AM

looking forward to it bro!

VA72C10 · 12-31-2009, 07:26 AM

cool! glad to hear you're back at it!!!

72BlckButy · 12-31-2009, 04:04 PM

Glad to hear progress will be starting once again on the Yank-E!

phipp13 · 01-04-2010, 11:34 PM

here are the latest pics of my progress. passenger side cab corner and rocker panel fitting and welding. i have instaqlled these many times and i have yet to come accross a corner that fit perfectly. is there such an animal ? if so where do i get them?

note the sliver i had to remove off the cabcorner in order to fit

i had to remove the flange and weld it back on for the corner to fit

make no bones about it i'm no Barrett Jackson car builder. i just got some good grinders a decent welder and a little time.have any of you guys run accross the fittment issues i have with the cab corners? figured i'd ask.

VA72C10 · 01-04-2010, 11:44 PM

Looking good. I don't think the corners ever fit well from what I've seen/heard...nothing a little work won't fix...

PHAT TONY · 01-05-2010, 02:16 AM

I've prolly installed a dozen cab corners and as many rockers; they're different every time. The last pair of rockers I changed had to be cut in the first 90 degree step(@ the door edge) and "rolled" out at the rear to line up with the door/cab corner and still leave w/strip room, whaddaya gonna do. Keep goin, it ain't broke till you can't fix it anymore.

phipp13 · 01-05-2010, 05:50 PM

Amen Phat Tony, if i can't fix it with a hammer,welder and grinder it's got to be an electrical problem! i could'nt wait to get home from work so i could get back out in the garage to work on the D.Y!

echo72 · 01-07-2010, 12:11 AM

Good looking build Yankee!

phipp13 · 01-08-2010, 11:34 PM

WELL I'M DOWN TO THE LAST PIECE OF RUSTED METAL IN THE CAB. I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M ALMOST DONE CUTTING AND WELDING REPAIR PANELS! I WAS JUST STARTING TO HAVE FUN.. LOL! FOR ALL YOU GUYS OUT THERE IN THE NICER CLIMATES TAKE A LOOK AND SEE... JUST HOW GREAT YOU GOT IT!!! I SUPPOSE I COULD HAVE TRAVELED AND BOUGHT A CAB. THIS TRUCK HAS GOT A HISTORY, IT WAS ORIGIONALLY BUILT FOR THE US NAVY IN 3/72 I HAVE ALL THE ORIGIONAL PLACKARDS AND EVEN ONE OF THE OLD GUYS AT WORK REMEMBERS THE TRUCK IN ITS HAYDAY.

IF YOU HAVE ANY RUST OVER THE WINDSHIELD I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO HAVE IT REPLACED. MINE WAS JUST BUBBLING UP AND I GAVE IT THR SCREWDRIVER TEST. IF THE SCREWDRIVER GOES THRU REPLACE IT IMMEDIATLY.

THIS IS JUST AFTER OPENING IT UP. TONS OF LOOSE RUST!!!

I EVEN FOUND YET ANOTHER RODENT NEST OVER THE WINDSHIELD !

MY SHOPVAC IS 5 LBS HEAVIER NOW!

I USED MY AIR CHISEL TO POP OFF THE SPOTWELDS CAREFULLY AND CLEANED THEM UP WITH MY GRINDERS.

ALL CLEANED UP FOR SAND BLASTING AND POR 15 BEFORE I CLOST IT UP WITH THE NEW HEADER PANEL. THE DAMN YANKEE HAS BEEN GETTIN MUCH ATTENSION AS OF LATE.. ALL IS WELL WITH THE WORLD AGAIN!!! GOTTA KEEP ON TRUCKIN! PHIPP

VA72C10 · 01-09-2010, 04:41 AM

Man, don't have too much fun with that

gonna be right when it's done!!!

sourkraut · 01-09-2010, 10:07 AM

looking good. will you get this piece from a donor or is there repops out there?

phipp13 · 01-09-2010, 11:36 PM

sourkraut, there are repops out there for just under 100. bucks. what i cut out was just an initial cut there will be 1 more fittment cut after its blasted and treated with POR 15. i will take more pics during install. i could see daylight from the inside out. this is from the seam sealer drying up and cracking over the years. i picked up a new product at the Mid-Atlantic paint convention in Upper Marlboro MD i attended last month. i will provide info on it when i use it.
i git the word in friday that i'll needing to travel to yuma AZ this spring for work and i'm trying to drive out there and back and just maybe i could pick me up one of those non-rusted desert trucks i've always dreamed of owning or at least a few parts. hell i'll load my truck till the bumper drags ground.
phipp out

phipp13 · 01-17-2010, 04:23 PM

Has anyone done this patch panel? i'm on the fence on welding accross the roof or Epoxying that seam in. Then just weld the sides and the bottom .i'd hate like hell to ripple the roof from welding it. i know spot tacking minimizes distorsion, i'm just a little hesitant on doing it and messin it up. Any advice/encouragement would be welcomed at this point.

here are some pics of the roof gutter outer and inner. i removed old seam sealer,sand blasted,weld up pin holes,and POR 15ed the outer and inner areas then cut and fit the new peice.

VA72C10 · 01-17-2010, 04:36 PM

progress!!!

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 01-17-2010, 06:07 PM

Great job on the rebuild..

*vegaschevy* · 01-17-2010, 08:20 PM

Great job!!

my67chevytruck · 01-17-2010, 10:26 PM

looking good bro.....

tdave00 · 01-17-2010, 10:32 PM

Good work.

PHAT TONY · 01-18-2010, 01:53 AM

I'd be real tempted to glue the long seam; it'd be a booger to bodywork between the ribs in the roof if it warps on you, I can feel a kink in my neck just thinkin about it.

phipp13 · 01-18-2010, 11:51 AM

Well guys, i fianlly got up the balls to weld to roof panel in, plus the epoxy would take a couple of days to get here. i figured i'd have to go with what i know and weld it! i plug welded the slots and prayed real hard that i would'nt buckle the inner roof panel.a little swipe of z-grip bondo here and there and i think i'll be able to live with it.

the little welder that could ol reliable

linclon sp 100 circa 1995 and thermal arc gtsw300 inverter tig

VA72C10 · 01-18-2010, 12:05 PM

Looks great....now I know how you got that intake so pretty...nice blast cabinet!!!

sourkraut · 01-18-2010, 06:49 PM

The roof turned out great! Keep up the great work!

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10-25-2009, 09:46 PM	#76
SouthCountyChevy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Davidsonville, Md Posts: 4	Re: Building the damn yankee Lookin good, Great work! Where in Southern Maryland are you located?

10-27-2009, 11:16 AM	#77
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: Building the damn yankee great build __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

12-31-2009, 12:45 AM	#78
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Building the damn yankee Happy Holidays to ALL!!! I survived another x-mas and i hope Y'all did too. New Years = out with the old and in with the new! since my last post the f1 had to go back in my shop for some more wiring (relays), heater, engine& trans cooling mods. .The Radiator was crap and so was my new trans cooler.Both have been replaced as well as the heatercore. . well the F1 is DONE! what a streetfight that was! nothing was easy!!! the Damn Yankee is back in the shop and is on top of the to do list. AT LAST!!!!! i did'nt get much done in the way of fabrication but i was able to score some new QA1 Coilovers for the rear and my prostreet tires and rims this year as well as several other small ticket items. That was a great achievement IMHO with the way this economy is going. well from here on out it's in the shop untill it's DONE! it's been too long since i've driven it and it's driving me crazy! I can't wait to smoke those big tires! stay tuned. phipp out Last edited by phipp13; 12-31-2009 at 12:53 AM.

12-31-2009, 01:31 AM	#79
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Building the damn yankee looking forward to it bro! __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

12-31-2009, 07:26 AM	#80
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Building the damn yankee cool! glad to hear you're back at it!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

12-31-2009, 04:04 PM	#81
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Building the damn yankee Glad to hear progress will be starting once again on the Yank-E! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

01-04-2010, 11:34 PM	#82
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Building the damn yankee here are the latest pics of my progress. passenger side cab corner and rocker panel fitting and welding. i have instaqlled these many times and i have yet to come accross a corner that fit perfectly. is there such an animal ? if so where do i get them? note the sliver i had to remove off the cabcorner in order to fit i had to remove the flange and weld it back on for the corner to fit make no bones about it i'm no Barrett Jackson car builder. i just got some good grinders a decent welder and a little time.have any of you guys run accross the fittment issues i have with the cab corners? figured i'd ask. Last edited by phipp13; 01-04-2010 at 11:48 PM.

01-04-2010, 11:44 PM	#83
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Building the damn yankee Looking good. I don't think the corners ever fit well from what I've seen/heard...nothing a little work won't fix... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-05-2010, 02:16 AM	#84
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Building the damn yankee I've prolly installed a dozen cab corners and as many rockers; they're different every time. The last pair of rockers I changed had to be cut in the first 90 degree step(@ the door edge) and "rolled" out at the rear to line up with the door/cab corner and still leave w/strip room, whaddaya gonna do. Keep goin, it ain't broke till you can't fix it anymore. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

01-05-2010, 05:50 PM	#85
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Building the damn yankee Amen Phat Tony, if i can't fix it with a hammer,welder and grinder it's got to be an electrical problem! i could'nt wait to get home from work so i could get back out in the garage to work on the D.Y!

01-07-2010, 12:11 AM	#86
echo72 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hampton, GA Posts: 76	Re: Building the damn yankee Good looking build Yankee! __________________ Every day is a challenge. Keep on truckin! 1972 Chevy Cheyenne LWB 350 engine TH400.

01-08-2010, 11:34 PM	#87
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Building the damn yankee WELL I'M DOWN TO THE LAST PIECE OF RUSTED METAL IN THE CAB. I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M ALMOST DONE CUTTING AND WELDING REPAIR PANELS! I WAS JUST STARTING TO HAVE FUN.. LOL! FOR ALL YOU GUYS OUT THERE IN THE NICER CLIMATES TAKE A LOOK AND SEE... JUST HOW GREAT YOU GOT IT!!! I SUPPOSE I COULD HAVE TRAVELED AND BOUGHT A CAB. THIS TRUCK HAS GOT A HISTORY, IT WAS ORIGIONALLY BUILT FOR THE US NAVY IN 3/72 I HAVE ALL THE ORIGIONAL PLACKARDS AND EVEN ONE OF THE OLD GUYS AT WORK REMEMBERS THE TRUCK IN ITS HAYDAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY RUST OVER THE WINDSHIELD I STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO HAVE IT REPLACED. MINE WAS JUST BUBBLING UP AND I GAVE IT THR SCREWDRIVER TEST. IF THE SCREWDRIVER GOES THRU REPLACE IT IMMEDIATLY. THIS IS JUST AFTER OPENING IT UP. TONS OF LOOSE RUST!!! I EVEN FOUND YET ANOTHER RODENT NEST OVER THE WINDSHIELD ! MY SHOPVAC IS 5 LBS HEAVIER NOW! I USED MY AIR CHISEL TO POP OFF THE SPOTWELDS CAREFULLY AND CLEANED THEM UP WITH MY GRINDERS. ALL CLEANED UP FOR SAND BLASTING AND POR 15 BEFORE I CLOST IT UP WITH THE NEW HEADER PANEL. THE DAMN YANKEE HAS BEEN GETTIN MUCH ATTENSION AS OF LATE.. ALL IS WELL WITH THE WORLD AGAIN!!! GOTTA KEEP ON TRUCKIN! PHIPP Last edited by phipp13; 01-08-2010 at 11:37 PM.

01-09-2010, 04:41 AM	#88
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Building the damn yankee Man, don't have too much fun with that gonna be right when it's done!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-09-2010, 10:07 AM	#89
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01-09-2010, 11:36 PM	#90
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Building the damn yankee sourkraut, there are repops out there for just under 100. bucks. what i cut out was just an initial cut there will be 1 more fittment cut after its blasted and treated with POR 15. i will take more pics during install. i could see daylight from the inside out. this is from the seam sealer drying up and cracking over the years. i picked up a new product at the Mid-Atlantic paint convention in Upper Marlboro MD i attended last month. i will provide info on it when i use it. i git the word in friday that i'll needing to travel to yuma AZ this spring for work and i'm trying to drive out there and back and just maybe i could pick me up one of those non-rusted desert trucks i've always dreamed of owning or at least a few parts. hell i'll load my truck till the bumper drags ground. phipp out Last edited by phipp13; 01-09-2010 at 11:48 PM.

01-17-2010, 04:23 PM	#91
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Building the damn yankee Has anyone done this patch panel? i'm on the fence on welding accross the roof or Epoxying that seam in. Then just weld the sides and the bottom .i'd hate like hell to ripple the roof from welding it. i know spot tacking minimizes distorsion, i'm just a little hesitant on doing it and messin it up. Any advice/encouragement would be welcomed at this point. here are some pics of the roof gutter outer and inner. i removed old seam sealer,sand blasted,weld up pin holes,and POR 15ed the outer and inner areas then cut and fit the new peice. Last edited by phipp13; 01-17-2010 at 04:41 PM.

01-17-2010, 04:36 PM	#92
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Building the damn yankee progress!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

01-17-2010, 06:07 PM	#93
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01-17-2010, 08:20 PM	#94
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01-17-2010, 10:26 PM	#95
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Building the damn yankee looking good bro..... __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

01-17-2010, 10:32 PM	#96
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01-18-2010, 01:53 AM	#97
PHAT TONY Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Red Deer ab canada Posts: 1,250	Re: Building the damn yankee I'd be real tempted to glue the long seam; it'd be a booger to bodywork between the ribs in the roof if it warps on you, I can feel a kink in my neck just thinkin about it. __________________ 1972 factory 2 Wheel Drive Blazer-Sold 1972 K10 4X4-Sold 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne/10-Sold 1970 Chevrolet C/10-Sold 1968 GMC 4X4-Project 1968 Chevrolet C/10 Pro Street 1970 GMC 3/4 Ton-Parts 1997 2WD 2DR Yukon-Sweet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335664

01-18-2010, 11:51 AM	#98
phipp13 THE DAMN YANKEE Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern MD Posts: 551	Re: Building the damn yankee Well guys, i fianlly got up the balls to weld to roof panel in, plus the epoxy would take a couple of days to get here. i figured i'd have to go with what i know and weld it! i plug welded the slots and prayed real hard that i would'nt buckle the inner roof panel.a little swipe of z-grip bondo here and there and i think i'll be able to live with it. the little welder that could ol reliable linclon sp 100 circa 1995 and thermal arc gtsw300 inverter tig Last edited by phipp13; 01-18-2010 at 12:02 PM.

01-18-2010, 12:05 PM	#99
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Building the damn yankee Looks great....now I know how you got that intake so pretty...nice blast cabinet!!! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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01-18-2010, 06:49 PM	#100
sourkraut Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WI Posts: 1,243	Re: Building the damn yankee The roof turned out great! Keep up the great work! __________________ "The way it is" truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=359200