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53Sparky · 01-06-2021, 11:41 PM

So I've been working on shortening the bed to 7'. I have one bed side that's pretty straight, and one that has a lot of damage. The first pic shows a rough mock up of the change in scale that I'm looking for. I think the proportions of the end product are good to my eye. Not too long, and not too stubby.

This is my first foray into body work, so I'm learning as I go, but that's why I'm doing this.

53Sparky · 01-06-2021, 11:45 PM

The area just below the tail light on the panel with all the bondo was full of lead, and there was some crude brazing as well. I'll have my hands full as I work through all of that. I thought I had taken a picture of it for the before/after, but somehow that didn't get saved, so you'll just have to imagine what the dent looked like. There was a crease just to the lower right of the tail light and 2 dents in the side and rear.

I couldn't access behind the dent, so I cut it out. Then I worked with a hammer and dolly until I got it to fit right again.

SkinnyG · 01-06-2021, 11:26 PM

Present it like it's awesome, and we won't see your mistakes.

.... that's what I do (grin).

88Stanger · 01-07-2021, 11:28 AM

I know i have said it before, but damn nice work there. Saving you alot of $$

**pdxhall** · 01-10-2021, 02:24 PM

I'm enjoying your build. you've got some great metal work going on. My build is also my first and I have learned so much from the members. Good luck.

53Sparky · 01-10-2021, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 88Stanger

I know i have said it before, but damn nice work there. Saving you alot of $$

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdxhall

I'm enjoying your build. you've got some great metal work going on. My build is also my first and I have learned so much from the members. Good luck.

Thanks guys! I appreciate the comments.

53Sparky · 01-10-2021, 09:10 PM

Before I replace the end parts of my passenger bed side, I have good access to the sheet metal so I started addressing the series of creases that run the full length of the panel.

One of the dollys in the body repair kit I got for Christmas perfectly fits the curved profile where the crease is. I nearly wore out my wrist trying to hold the dolly in place, so I tacked a few supports onto it to hold it in the correct position. Progress is slow, but I'm happy with the results. I think I'll be able to rescue the majority of the original bedside.

**cwcarpenter98** · 01-10-2021, 10:20 PM

Dadgum, that's some commitment right there. Great work!

53Sparky · 01-16-2021, 07:34 PM

I have a love/hate relationship with sandblasting. I like watching it take the paint and the rust off and I don't mind the actual work, but hate the cleanup and how the media gets EVERYWHERE. I went out to my buddy's place out east of Denver so that I could make a mess behind his shop where it wouldn't matter. I'm happy with the results, though.

I used my little red pressure pot and the fine media in the red bag from TSC. I got it on Craigslist, but I think it originally came from Harbor Freight. Once I messed around with the air dryer to get enough dry air, things went pretty smoothly.

53Sparky · 01-30-2021, 09:34 PM

I had a busy work week, so I was happy to get some time in the shop today. I made more progress on my bed sides but I ran out of creative steam, so I switched to a different task. This afternoon I started something that I've been thinking about for a long time. It was fun to do, and I'm pleased with the progress I made.

I think I'll move the letters further right before i weld it in place for the last time.

88Stanger · 01-31-2021, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 53Sparky

I had a busy work week, so I was happy to get some time in the shop today. I made more progress on my bed sides but I ran out of creative steam, so I switched to a different task. This afternoon I started something that I've been thinking about for a long time. It was fun to do, and I'm pleased with the progress I made.

I think I'll move the letters further right before i weld it in place for the last time.

Oh now this is Awesome!!! Love it!

53Sparky · 01-31-2021, 08:30 PM

Only had an hour to be in the shop this afternoon - my wife had a bunch of zoom calls for work, and the noise is distracting to her. So I made bread and did some housework instead. But here's today's progress:

01-06-2021, 11:41 PM	#1
53Sparky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northglenn, Colorado Posts: 186	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 So I've been working on shortening the bed to 7'. I have one bed side that's pretty straight, and one that has a lot of damage. The first pic shows a rough mock up of the change in scale that I'm looking for. I think the proportions of the end product are good to my eye. Not too long, and not too stubby. This is my first foray into body work, so I'm learning as I go, but that's why I'm doing this. Attached Images __________________ We'll burn that bridge when we get there My current project: Rust Therapy 62 C10 Numbers 6:24-26

01-06-2021, 11:45 PM	#2
53Sparky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northglenn, Colorado Posts: 186	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 The area just below the tail light on the panel with all the bondo was full of lead, and there was some crude brazing as well. I'll have my hands full as I work through all of that. I thought I had taken a picture of it for the before/after, but somehow that didn't get saved, so you'll just have to imagine what the dent looked like. There was a crease just to the lower right of the tail light and 2 dents in the side and rear. I couldn't access behind the dent, so I cut it out. Then I worked with a hammer and dolly until I got it to fit right again. Attached Images __________________ We'll burn that bridge when we get there My current project: Rust Therapy 62 C10 Numbers 6:24-26 Last edited by 53Sparky; 01-07-2021 at 10:14 AM.

01-06-2021, 11:26 PM	#3
SkinnyG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?! Posts: 2,189	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 Present it like it's awesome, and we won't see your mistakes. .... that's what I do (grin). __________________ 1961 Apache: "Grabber Orange" Shortboxed, pancake, step-notch, air-ride, boosted-LS 1977 Silverado: Shortboxed & dropped, potato-potato V8 Pontiac Firefly (Chevy Sprint): The ultimate engine swap: 5.7L in a 1.0L bag Lotus Super 7 Replica: Scratch-built street-legal rollerskate

01-07-2021, 11:28 AM	#4
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,644	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 I know i have said it before, but damn nice work there. Saving you alot of $$ __________________ John 3:16 - Saved me... God Bless

01-10-2021, 02:24 PM	#5
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,063	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 I'm enjoying your build. you've got some great metal work going on. My build is also my first and I have learned so much from the members. Good luck. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.

01-10-2021, 09:10 PM	#7
53Sparky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northglenn, Colorado Posts: 186	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 Before I replace the end parts of my passenger bed side, I have good access to the sheet metal so I started addressing the series of creases that run the full length of the panel. One of the dollys in the body repair kit I got for Christmas perfectly fits the curved profile where the crease is. I nearly wore out my wrist trying to hold the dolly in place, so I tacked a few supports onto it to hold it in the correct position. Progress is slow, but I'm happy with the results. I think I'll be able to rescue the majority of the original bedside. Attached Images __________________ We'll burn that bridge when we get there My current project: Rust Therapy 62 C10 Numbers 6:24-26

01-10-2021, 10:20 PM	#8
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,430	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 Dadgum, that's some commitment right there. Great work! __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

01-16-2021, 07:34 PM	#9
53Sparky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northglenn, Colorado Posts: 186	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 I have a love/hate relationship with sandblasting. I like watching it take the paint and the rust off and I don't mind the actual work, but hate the cleanup and how the media gets EVERYWHERE. I went out to my buddy's place out east of Denver so that I could make a mess behind his shop where it wouldn't matter. I'm happy with the results, though. I used my little red pressure pot and the fine media in the red bag from TSC. I got it on Craigslist, but I think it originally came from Harbor Freight. Once I messed around with the air dryer to get enough dry air, things went pretty smoothly. __________________ We'll burn that bridge when we get there My current project: Rust Therapy 62 C10 Numbers 6:24-26

01-30-2021, 09:34 PM	#10
53Sparky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northglenn, Colorado Posts: 186	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 I had a busy work week, so I was happy to get some time in the shop today. I made more progress on my bed sides but I ran out of creative steam, so I switched to a different task. This afternoon I started something that I've been thinking about for a long time. It was fun to do, and I'm pleased with the progress I made. I think I'll move the letters further right before i weld it in place for the last time. Attached Images __________________ We'll burn that bridge when we get there My current project: Rust Therapy 62 C10 Numbers 6:24-26

01-31-2021, 08:30 PM	#12
53Sparky Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Northglenn, Colorado Posts: 186	Re: Rust Therapy - 62 C-10 Only had an hour to be in the shop this afternoon - my wife had a bunch of zoom calls for work, and the noise is distracting to her. So I made bread and did some housework instead. But here's today's progress: Attached Images __________________ We'll burn that bridge when we get there My current project: Rust Therapy 62 C10 Numbers 6:24-26



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