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now for the problem areas...
Problem number one. Little Roof rust.. this is the only spot on the roof. Not sure if I should try to fill in with my mig, or cut a peice out from another cab I have. |
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Problem #2 -- little bit of floor needs replaced. It looks like someone just welded over rust. :crazy: I'll fix that.
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Problem #3 -- big problem... there was A LOT of bondo in the pillar. I'm not sure how to go about fixing this, except by cutting out the pillars from my other cab and using them. I do not want to fill it all back in with bondo. Also the the floor in this can has been replaced as well as the cab corners and the PO did not align it right.. both cab corners flare out on the back wall of cab... It is something that my OCD won't allow, so I must fix this.
Also attached is a pic of the CAB i will be cutting sections from. Though it doesn't have any bondo in it.. it is not as solid as this one. Floor is gone, cab supports are gone and the top has a slight bend in it... But I believe I can get what I want from it and not have to use a scud of bondo to cover up damage. |
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I'm sure my neighbors love me for the junk I drag up and park at times. :metal:
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very nice!!! it looks like deja vu!
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What's the best tool to use to cut sections out of the other cab. I have a 4 1/2 angle grinder, a 3in cut off wheel, and a reciprocating saw? (Which I think is way to big for this kind of delicate cutting.) from past experience if I try to use these tools for this job.. It's gonna get ugly. |
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Holy smokes that is alot of damage on the back corner of the cab, you might be able to use various hand dollies and a hammer and get some of it pretty straight, but it might be easier to cut other parts of it out and replace it.
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Your build brings back alot of memories of the last couple years for me! I went through alot of the same process as far as clean up & prep & rebuild on the frame & suspension, talk about time consuming, definately ALOT of work!
I wish i would have had the awareness to take pictures and document all that work, sure would be nice to have them on my build thread if nothing else :dohh: I have a soft spot for lime green & black, and that's probably an understatement, lol. You have a great build going on here and it seems like you are making great progress, I'm really close to the same stage wit my '67 as you are now, and I've had that truck torn apart for several years now, I seem to have found a sudden super interest in it again tho, thanks to a good buddy of mine who has a build very near completion ( Portmod7 ), and many of you guys here on this forum have furthered that inspiration in the last couple of days. So hopefully. I'll be making progress and be back on track here pretty quickly! Quote:
Definately subscribed! I'll pitch in any advice from past experiences I can, if nothing else, I can sure give lots of "what not to do" examples :) |
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Thanks a bunch.. That's all great advice and I put it to use this evening. I just took my time, cut slow, used the 3" cutoff and an orbital jigsaw and it all cut pretty good. I will need to go back with the die grinder like you said and clean up my line. Will post some pics in a few... I found some more work under all that ugly on the pillar. Posted via Mobile Device |
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I figured if start on the worst part so hopefully this gets easier as I go. :-)l
On my phone right now and I can only upload 1 pic per post. Posted via Mobile Device |
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Bad section cut out, but still need to clean up the line.
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Looks like more work, but not too bad really. It'll give me a chance to remove the rockers and cleanup any rust underneath.
When I repair the bottom of that pillar I imagine I should support it before I go cutting on it. Posted via Mobile Device |
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:eek: Wow man you have no fear, thats a big job right there.
No Guts no Glory right? |
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Supporting that corner definately is a good saftey measure considering how far up the cabside you had to go, i didn't support mine, but there's still alot of structural stability left in it. Good work so far! |
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Question?: Should I epoxy prime after the metal work and before any body work? Or do my body work on the bare metal then epoxy prime afterwards? |
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I'm not 100% that i'm doing it the "right way", but I've also learned that everyone approaches body work differently. I have a buddy who runs a body shop up here that basically does collision repair only (he's definitly helped me out alot), and their approach sometimes varies from someone who specializes in shaving, filling, & other custom work. Both usually seem to turn out just fine in my experiences. I think it's a "to each their own" scenario really, as body work is one of those things I'll add to my list of "Black Arts". |
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great progress !
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In my opinion you should always epoxy bare metal ASAP after it has been cleaned so it doesnt rust at all while you are working on it, and you should spot epoxy any areas you are working on at the end of each day.
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Thanks for the input fellas.:metal: |
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Heres a pro tip for you.
Epoxy and darn near anything else is no match for an 4-1/2" Polycarbonite disk on a 11,000 RPM side angle grinder. You can pick up these disks for a reasonable price at harbor freight, they hold up really well and are my favorite sanding medium by far. |
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