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09-05-2019, 10:54 AM | #202 |
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Looks like we're both at about the same stage in bodywork, but you're a little ahead of me on filler work. Are you using epoxy as your surfacer for blocking or are you laying down a urethane surfacer over the epoxy?
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09-05-2019, 11:39 AM | #204 |
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Looking awesome stepside! I loved seeing my cab go to a single color. Great progress!
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09-09-2019, 09:38 AM | #205 |
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It feels like a truck again! Spent all day Saturday in the garage. Panel alignment is fair, but I want to keep working on it. Overall, I am pleased with the outcome. Ready for the new wheels and tires for sure.
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09-09-2019, 09:40 AM | #206 |
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Worked on the bed a little too. The rear cross sill and tailgate parts came on Saturday.
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09-09-2019, 09:46 AM | #207 |
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What a difference some primer and pre-assembly makes! That has to be very motivating.
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09-09-2019, 04:58 PM | #208 |
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Looking great!
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09-10-2019, 07:26 PM | #209 |
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Looking good, truck is taking shape again, body seams look right, epoxy is great stuff....Even with a respirator your face eyes absorb some solvent. I found the same problem you discribed, solvent sensitive, Better to have a full mask if you can stand it, makes it harder to work with.
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Looks like your making good progress.
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09-16-2019, 09:14 AM | #211 |
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Thanks for all the positive comments. I worked on the tailgate link assemblies on Saturday. Then I tested them out. Work pretty nicely.
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09-17-2019, 03:55 PM | #212 |
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So, I originally was planning to not run side marker lights. I changed my mind now and am having to weld this back in. Before I finished it up I noticed the original army green inside the light bucket. She started life in the Air Force as an airman just like me. Bought from DoD Scott, AFB and then I bought her from that owner.
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09-17-2019, 10:15 PM | #213 |
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That's just cool history right there. Maybe you should paint the inside of some panels army green
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09-19-2019, 06:08 PM | #214 |
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Very cool, just got through the whole thread today.
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09-23-2019, 10:14 AM | #215 |
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Sneak peek
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09-23-2019, 11:26 AM | #216 |
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10-14-2019, 12:08 PM | #217 |
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I've been working on the bed a little. Finishing up the welding and filling. So many pinch welds to fill. Lots of sanding in my future. Hoping to get in primer before it gets too cold.
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10-21-2019, 04:38 PM | #218 |
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Project has really slowed down as the fall schedule as been very busy. I ordered the wheels and tires this morning, so I am pretty excited about having the biggest expense of the build behind me. I worked on the bed a little yesterday, a project that I thought wouldn't take too much time. I was wrong.
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10-21-2019, 06:17 PM | #219 |
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I know the feeling. Some days it feels like body work will never end. But then, one day, things are painted and it's a huge relief. You just have to keep pushing through it. Are you going to give us a sneak peek on the wheels?
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10-22-2019, 10:08 AM | #221 |
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Those would be a great choice! I'd like to get a set of Vision 143's eventually.
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10-25-2019, 12:26 PM | #223 |
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Well, to say I am happy is an understatement! I was amazed at how new wheels and tires make the whole project seem so much cooler. I highly recommend it. I'll post more pics once the rain stops and I can roll her outside.
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10-25-2019, 12:32 PM | #224 |
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They look great! I bet you felt like a kid on Christmas morning.
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They look great!!
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