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Any progress on the '65? Hopefully after the kids go back to school I can get back on mine.

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Got a little something done tonight. Got the other door seal glued in place.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...s/DSC02922.jpg

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Hey getting closer with every rubber :lol:

Any clue on the finish date for that bad boy Alan?

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nice to see you making some progress on the '65

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I don't have a clue when it will be on the road or even running. I should be able to spend a little time on it here and there. I've been helping Shannon get his metal work going and Ronnie is planning on bringing his cab to me pretty soon. He's basically waiting on me.

It's nice to see something getting done. I might start working on the hood and get it done so I can have somemore floor space. ;)

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Looking good Alan --What are you using for adhesive on the door rubbers?

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hey looks like it is coming along nicely can you post some more pics of the entire truck?
and also the inside and anyhting else you think might be enteresting ?
thanks looking foward to seeing more pics.

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I agree. Your teasing us. :lol: :wop:

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http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC01255.jpg

Thanks! Man there is probably close to 1000 pics in this thread and you want more. J/K ;-) Here is just a few of the nearly 2000 pics I have of this project.

What it started from.

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...vytruck001.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC00310.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC00311.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC00308.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09426.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC08830.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC08244.jpg

http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...d/DSC07193.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02216.jpg


I hope your happy LOL

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Very happy. That is happy for you. Looks great. Thanks Allan :metal:

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man you have got some talent and alot of patients(i think i spelled that right) anyhow very nice, i tried veiwing the entire thread the other day but it took forever and i did not get to see the dash finished, keep up the good work and keep the pics comin.

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:thumbs:

Thanks Jr, I know it is a long build, but has been a fun ride so far. LOL I'll post as I get it done. ;)

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Progress is progress man keep chippin away at it.

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What no electron micro shots I'm very disappointed.:waah:

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One step at a time.

HAHA

I got bored at work and the only thing I had there to work on in my spare time was the 4Runner. I decided to do a step by step on how to make a patch panel with only a few hand tools and a welder. It might help someone out.

First step find what you want to cut out.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02936.jpg

And mark what you want to cut out.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02937.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02938.jpg

I used an old tailgate for some scrap metal and laid it out. I over sized the pattern for trimming.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02939.jpg

First set of bends was made with a vise and body hammer as well as the rest of the bends.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02940.jpg

I made some relief cuts to make the compound curve. The original piece is behind it. I clamped it in place a little at a time to form the curves. Don't distort the original panel. You will end up with a bad patch.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02941.jpg

I tacked the cuts to hold it's shape then removed the rusty piece and finished welding.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02943.jpg

Ground the welds down and here is the patch.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02945.jpg

Trimmed to fit and tacked in place. I did clean up the inner structure on the truck prior to install

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02946.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02947.jpg

2 more pics coming..........

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Ground the welds

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02948.jpg

Wiped with filler

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02949.jpg

The inside of the 1/4 was cleaned, seam sealed and undercoated.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02950.jpg

Primed

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...k/DSC02952.jpg

It took me about 5.5 hours to do all of this. I rushed it just to see how fast I could do it. I got lucky a couple times, but it turned out pretty good for a rush. :lol:

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Looks nice good work as always.:metal:

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Good job Allan. 5.5 Hours at $40 per hour is $220.00. Now pay your self. :lol:

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I thought it was $25 an hour?:uhmk:

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When your working on your own $hit, it's FREE. :lol:

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I fixed it for you :lol:

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:haha: :haha: Ronnie, you mean you don't like giving Allan all your $$$$

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Probably be a wise move to give him my money.......At least I'll only pay one time and it will be right.............:metal:

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:agree: