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Old 07-14-2011, 01:52 AM   #76
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Re: Rods 57

Hey the paint looks great. Tell us more about it. How did you do it and what did you use? I like the semi gloss or semi flat look. Also, I cant get a real good look but it looks like you have a one piece door window that looks nice. Do you have one and if so what brand did you use?
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Old 07-14-2011, 09:48 AM   #77
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Very nice work I really enjoy the build !
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Old 07-14-2011, 03:42 PM   #78
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Hey the paint looks great. Tell us more about it. How did you do it and what did you use? I like the semi gloss or semi flat look. Also, I cant get a real good look but it looks like you have a one piece door window that looks nice. Do you have one and if so what brand did you use?
I have only used epoxy primer, no paint yet. i was not going to do flat as a finish but it looks pretty good so now i am trying to decide. the inside is going to be red and the outside black, after some bodywork.


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Very nice work I really enjoy the build !
thanks man, wish I could get out and work on it more but life is what it is....
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Old 07-15-2011, 12:48 PM   #79
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Got some pieces powder coated the same as the frame. bumper brackets, and the bed supports.

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Core support and the Wheels of course.

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Had this done a while back but cant stop posting pictures out here so here ya go...
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Old 07-15-2011, 12:52 PM   #80
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Looking good Rod. I like the red on the frame.
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Old 07-20-2011, 12:34 AM   #81
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Thanks Kim, I wasn't sure about it at first but I am loving it now. Now I am fixing more metal, doors, fenders and the bed.

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Old 07-29-2011, 11:09 AM   #82
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I added some pieces to cover the cab corner holes behind the seats. i tacked them in and then seam sealed them after that.Name:  104.jpg
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Old 08-09-2011, 07:56 PM   #83
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So its about 95 - 100 in Boise right now so I finally finished a little project in my shop, I got a 5 newer HVAC unit a while back and just got the final wiring done today. AC/Heat in my shop finally....
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Old 08-09-2011, 10:52 PM   #84
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I feel your pain, been out working in my garage and sweating like crazy, didn't think it was that hot.
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Old 08-09-2011, 11:20 PM   #85
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I remember last summer working out in the driveway in the 100 degree Idaho heat. I had a big fan and a shade tarp and lots of water.
Starting really early on the weekends before it got hot!!
I hate when you leave a tool out in the sun and then you get burned when you finally remember to pick it up!!

PS I am liking the red too!!!
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Old 08-10-2011, 12:03 AM   #86
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I feel your pain, been out working in my garage and sweating like crazy, didn't think it was that hot.
It was crazy, filler dries in like 2 min.


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I remember last summer working out in the driveway in the 100 degree Idaho heat. I had a big fan and a shade tarp and lots of water.
Starting really early on the weekends before it got hot!!
I hate when you leave a tool out in the sun and then you get burned when you finally remember to pick it up!!

PS I am liking the red too!!!
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Old 08-10-2011, 11:26 PM   #87
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I was working on a little project and the fiberglass resin was hardening in the cup before I got it mixed and spread!!
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Old 09-11-2011, 09:56 PM   #88
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Ok no pictures but I have been body working for a while, I hate it. Sand prime, sand prime, fill sand.....
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Old 09-11-2011, 11:50 PM   #89
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Ok no pictures but I have been body working for a while, I hate it. Sand prime, sand prime, fill sand.....
Don't you know it! Seems like it'll never get done, doesn't it? Hopefully it'll feel all downhill once it has color on it.
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So I bought a shrinking disc for some body work. Have any of you used one of these before?

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Old 09-25-2011, 04:57 PM   #91
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A buddy just told me about a guy he used to work for who ruined a lot of sheet metal using one of those. As a fabricator and metalworker myself I see how it can work but have no desire to try. I prefer the good old tried and true methodology. I would definitly practice on scrap first!
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Old 09-25-2011, 05:18 PM   #92
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Rods 57,

The shrinking disc works great, just let the disc do the work do not use pressure. The metal does not have to get extremely hot, just hot enough so that when you quench it, it seams. The concept is the disc will heat the high spots and when you quench it, the highs will shrink. Just remember patience and you will be okay. It is not a replacement to hammer and dolly work just an extra tool in your arsenal use properly you will enjoy it.

I like the smooth stainless steel ones like yours I don't use the one with ripples.

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Old 09-26-2011, 12:02 AM   #93
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Thanks, for all of the advise. I tried it out today and it worked great. A little at a time and no pressure. My son in law and I both used it on different panels and it was great in addition to the usual hammer work.
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Old 09-26-2011, 12:05 AM   #94
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Thanks, for all of the advise. I tried it out today and it worked great. A little at a time and no pressure. My son in law and I both used it on different panels and it was great in addition to the usual hammer work.
Good job, I told you its a great tool to have in your arsenal. Good job man.
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Old 10-03-2011, 06:15 PM   #95
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Have been doing bodywork, here are a few shots.
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decided to weld in the seems behind the seat, the primer is still drying sorry for the crappy shot.

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Old 10-03-2011, 07:47 PM   #96
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Nice work. Do you plan to weld all of the seams in the cab?
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Nice work. Do you plan to weld all of the seams in the cab?
No I decided to end the madness....
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No I decided to end the madness....
Please the madness has only begun so weld them dang seams.lol
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Please the madness has only begun so weld them dang seams.lol
HA HA HA I thought that would get you all going....i may still have a few tricks up my sleeve, you will just have to wait for the pictures
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Old 10-11-2011, 11:51 PM   #100
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More body work, got the firewall smoothed out were I removed one rib, and all the factory wrinkles.

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and did some smoothing on the inner fender wells. Oh the madness continues....
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