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Thanks! I'll keep looking. The employee I asked at Harbor Freight said they didn't have any. For the mean time, bullet bits seem to be handling...
Spot welds drilled out, now applying the chisel :D . Broke a couple bits in the process today :mad: [IMG] A little coaxing to get that...
A little experience went a long way today as a friend and I removed the rotted floor panel on the passenger's side. The door was quickly removed....
I might have to look into that once I get her functional and on the road :thumbup: If you have the cowl peices that would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks for the great info! Those bead rollers are pretty cool. Might have to invest in one of those :D
Most of the floor pan and cab brace removed: [IMG]
Maybe not in one piece, that bolt sure did come out! [IMG] In the process of getting some other rusty bolts out [IMG] I couldn't find...
During a morning trip to Ace Hardware, we picked up some bigger bits for removing the bolts in the transmission covering floor panel. After a...
Here's the thread I started on my build! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=871271
That bullet bit makes quick work: [IMG] Out with the old!: [IMG] Here's what we had to work with: [IMG] Accidentally drilled...
Thanks for the helpful reply!! We actually picked up a book on body work on our last stop at Summit racing. We also have the factory assembly...
Yesterday, we made a trip to Harbor Freight (insert derogatory nickname here). Got a second welding helmet, two creepers (boy are they fun :D ),...
Do you guys have any suggestions for when it comes to priming and painting?? From what I understand, the general consensus seems to be to grind...
All rotted out: [IMG] [IMG] The workshop without the work bench: [IMG]
My wonderful mother said she'll see what she can do with the seat: [IMG] Ordered the new bottom inner for the door as well as the outer...
Here are a few pictures of the truck coming home. The flatbed driver was extremely nice and has owned and pro streeted a few cars in his days....
I'm a 20 year old college kid. This is my first project like this. I came home from class one day and decided to look on Craigslist for an old...
So close to picking up my new truck!! Friday is the big day :D . Lots of pictures to come!! Quick question, if I start this build thread, and...
Also, when I start the build thread, should I start a new thread, that way I can tell a little back story first?
Thanks for the tip! I'll be sure to keep that in mind because I know I'm in for the long haul with this one!! I'm going to pick up the truck this...
For now, my plans are to simply restore the truck to as close to what she looked like 50 years ago with a few tweaks here and there. I'd like to...
Thank you guys for all of the helpful posts. I ended up buying the truck today for 2200. The owner said that was the lowest that he could go...
Sorry for the confusion. The truck that was on eBay that I was using as a price reference is located in Kansas. The truck I want to buy is located...
Hey guys, So this 1962 Chevy C-10 short bed step side I'm looking at buying will be my first project. I went and saw the truck the other day,...
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