Gregster
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Okay boys it's bondo time !! a little wipe wipe here a wipe wipe there ( you know how it goes ) I now know that I can't do body work for more than a few days at a time---this is no fun
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BigIrish
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Not to be the grandma here, but you don't paint with a resperator??
Gregster
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paint yes , spot prime no . everyone likes cream colored boogers !
Gregster
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Well it's been about a week since my last update so here we go . We have made a little more progress on the trans tunnel , we will most likely finish it up today and finish the floor pan over the weekend , I think it looks pretty good . I used 20 guage steel for the tunnel and built in in two pieces to get the contour correct , the new slip roll and sheet metal brake make life a lot easier . This took a little over 2 1/2 hours , the last tunnel took two days !
hotrod preacher
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not to be critical but most 2K primers are as dangerous as the paints......
i would recommend a respirator for the primer if it has a catalyst/activator or "hardener" - just trying to look out fer a fellow rodder
the build is looking good, i really like the extended cowl area....
Nice build! Dodges are taking over the site! [ddd
Quick question, how do you like the plasma cutter? I've been thinking of getting one off ebay because they're so cheap and have a large cut capacity. How tough is it to use since it doesn't have a pilot arc?
Good luck!
Quick question, how do you like the plasma cutter? I've been thinking of getting one off ebay because they're so cheap and have a large cut capacity. How tough is it to use since it doesn't have a pilot arc?
Good luck!
Gregster
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Nice build! Dodges are taking over the site! [ddd
Quick question, how do you like the plasma cutter? I've been thinking of getting one off ebay because they're so cheap and have a large cut capacity. How tough is it to use since it doesn't have a pilot arc?
Good luck!
The one I have was bought on ebay for around $330 it works great , just squeeze the trigger and it will blow a hole right through the metal and start to cut , the thickest metal I have cut was some 1/4" angle and it was nice and smooth almost no grinding
dmw56
Busted and Rusted on Route 66
That was a great deal getting that unfinished truck.. Like you said it came with a lot of good parts. Nice job extending the cowl always nice to have some more leg room in a chopped cab!
Thankful
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Great looking build Greg. Thanks for sending me the link. I can't wait to follow the progress.
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SugarRay8
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You do great work, can’t wait to see some more pics.
Gregster
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Well , I have a liitle more to report . I put in a solid 10 hours work on the floor and cab sunday . After doing the firewall extension I realized there is no bracing in the kick panel area , so that's where I started the day off.
I tried to keep the correct shape and dimensions on the new braces I fabbed .
next , I started prepping the existing floor , grinding and smoothing as good as possible . The floor would flex and pop , it just seemed flemsy
I tried to keep the correct shape and dimensions on the new braces I fabbed .
next , I started prepping the existing floor , grinding and smoothing as good as possible . The floor would flex and pop , it just seemed flemsy
Gregster
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Template time , 5 sheets of poster board put to good use . It looks so neat and clean !
A fresh sheet of 18 guage sheet metal , ready to make a floor
A plasma cutter is the only way to go !!
A fresh sheet of 18 guage sheet metal , ready to make a floor
A plasma cutter is the only way to go !!
Thankful
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Looking good Greg. Lots of work huh?
Gregster
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18 million rosett welds later we have a floor , it's amazing how fast new metal will rust when you wipe it down with laquer thinner . we had heavy rain while I was doing the floor and the humidity was unreal . The end result is a rusty foor after one day ! But it's solid and thats what counts
All in all things are going well on the build [cl
All in all things are going well on the build [cl
Gregster
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Yes , but it's still fun to me ! my wife and kids are out of town for 2 weeks so I have a little extra time to work on it [
Gregster
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Wow , the camera really made the floor look rusty ! It's not that bad in person , but that's just from the humidity , It never got wet .
international rat
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Looking really good! Looks like a good start for a nice ride! Keep em commin [
