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*nbpro* · 10-19-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

So exactly what kind of work is involved in shaving the cab seem for the roof?

sanded it down to bare metal then some 3M Automix Panel Bonding Adhesivein in the cab Seems its for bonding steel or aluminum body panels Long work time, but cures on demand with heat application Eliminates corrosion caused by welding (work flat as possible recommend this on all shaving, door handles,ect.. works better than welding)
then skim coat of bondo never no more then 1/4 in thick may result in cracking if to thick then primer

The only problem is that this panel glue absorbs paint to prevent this i over sanded then apply a thin layer body filler

bigwheel15 · 10-19-2010, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nbpro

sanded it down to bare metal then some 3M Automix Panel Bonding Adhesivein in the cab Seems its for bonding steel or aluminum body panels Long work time, but cures on demand with heat application Eliminates corrosion caused by welding (work flat as possible recommend this on all shaving, door handles,ect.. works better than welding)
then skim coat of bondo never no more then 1/4 in thick may result in cracking if to thick then primer

Sounds simple enough, would a local paint supply place have that automix?

*nbpro* · 10-20-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bigwheel15

Sounds simple enough, would a local paint supply place have that automix?

yes
its 3M 8115 PANEL BONDING ADHESIVE same as Automix 3M 8115 is what you ask for
The only problem is that this panel glue absorbs paint to prevent this i over sanded then apply a thin layer body filler

*nbpro* · 10-20-2010, 03:15 PM

ordered center caps today. got all the stereo system wired up, sounds good. gotta finish hiding the wires. got some wire loom to put in the engine bay to hide some wires. just tinkering away till we can get it out to my aunt's to finish prep for painting.
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*nbpro* · 10-21-2010, 03:57 PM

worked on the front bumper some today trying to get rid of those unsightly horns. seems over the years they've been used to push vehicles or whatever and has really dented the bumper. i got most of the worst of it out today. lord i forgot how hard that metal was. not having a torch to heat it didn't make it any easier either. had to get a BFH for the 16oz was bouncing off and hitting me in the forehead lol. wish me luck on the rest. we decided just to paint it the same color as the lower half is gonna be.

3r!c84 · 10-21-2010, 04:02 PM

get a dead blow hammer. saves you from bouncing back up at you.

*nbpro* · 10-21-2010, 04:06 PM

believe it or not i have one of those with a complete set of dolly hammers for bodywork. just not here. they're in storage. too far to drive just to pick up a couple of tools and don't really have the room for anything else here. we have to squeeze sideways to get down the hallway to the bedrooms. our compressor is set up there wired straight to fusebox. shh. don't tell anyone. lol

*nbpro* · 10-21-2010, 05:16 PM

center caps came in about 30 mins ago. i planned on cleaning up the tires and rims some before i put them on, but oh well. here they are.
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3r!c84 · 10-21-2010, 05:36 PM

looks good i like them. what size tires are thos? on 15x8 rims right

*nbpro* · 10-21-2010, 05:52 PM

15x8 rims 235/60r/15 going with 255/60/r15 in the front and 275 in the back. just sold my old grille, so I'm off to craigslist hunting for some goodies.

*nbpro* · 10-28-2010, 09:18 PM

not much to update about. still working on smoothing out the front bumper.
thanks to MotorHead Lon for the welding helmet. Just been tinkering away. things will probably slow down. I get my epidural in my c5 and c6 tomorrow. hope it stops the pain. still capable of giving out orders though, lmao. i'm sure the nephew loves that. maybe i'll have some pics of progress soon

*nbpro* · 10-30-2010, 07:06 PM

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nephews first attempt at welding, done great.
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getting all of the chrome sanded down so we can apply etching primer
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got the etching primer on. more bodywork to do
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got the seals around the windows cleaned up and looking good.

GMC91 · 10-30-2010, 07:11 PM

Trucks coming together, hows that alt. holding up?

*nbpro* · 10-30-2010, 07:21 PM

its doing great bro. not a bit of problem. when you gonna make it over this way?

GMC91 · 10-31-2010, 12:58 AM

When ever I can get my truck to stop breaking down

Everytime I get ahead something else breaks on it.

*nbpro* · 10-31-2010, 04:14 PM

is this on the 91 or on your project truck? what happened?

GMC91 · 10-31-2010, 08:49 PM

The 91 Sonoma, first the alt went out, then I shattered the back glass, then the alt went back out. PLus I had to get the alt bracket welded back together. Its just been little stuff like that.

*nbpro* · 10-31-2010, 10:15 PM

wow. makes me feel bad. you give me one then your's goes out. hope your luck changes for the better.

GMC91 · 10-31-2010, 11:08 PM

Dont feel bad, the one I gave you wouldnt have worked anyway. It was way to big to fit, trust me, I tried lol. But is all good now, got a new one with a lifetime warrenty.

*nbpro* · 10-31-2010, 11:36 PM

cool

*nbpro* · 11-01-2010, 04:07 PM

got the front bumper back on. still gotta mount the lights in the bumper. got a few of the small dings from the gravel out. just piddling away.

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RandyP · 11-01-2010, 07:04 PM

Give me more detail on what you did to the front bumper please! Looks like you welded the brackets in, but did you bolt them up first and then grind off the bolt heads on the front? What'd you use to get rid of the chrome on it, just grind it off?

Looks good from what I see!

*nbpro* · 11-01-2010, 07:35 PM

we welded the brackets and then welded the bolts on back then ground off the bolt heads on the front to get rid of the chrome we used hydrochloric acid (MSDS) washed with cold water then skim coat of bondo where needed sanded it down with 220 /800 then primer

RandyP · 11-01-2010, 08:26 PM

I was thinking of having my chrome shop do something similar, was just wondering how hard it'd be to do it in house. Getting rid of the chrome is my biggest concern I guess.

*nbpro* · 11-02-2010, 12:46 AM

all you have to do soak the part in a hydrochloric acid bath for a few hours. any machine shop that does chrome plating can do it it for you.

the bathed steel parts come out burnt looking and would need a good sanding before painting

10-20-2010, 03:15 PM	#204
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. ordered center caps today. got all the stereo system wired up, sounds good. gotta finish hiding the wires. got some wire loom to put in the engine bay to hide some wires. just tinkering away till we can get it out to my aunt's to finish prep for painting.

10-21-2010, 03:57 PM	#205
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. worked on the front bumper some today trying to get rid of those unsightly horns. seems over the years they've been used to push vehicles or whatever and has really dented the bumper. i got most of the worst of it out today. lord i forgot how hard that metal was. not having a torch to heat it didn't make it any easier either. had to get a BFH for the 16oz was bouncing off and hitting me in the forehead lol. wish me luck on the rest. we decided just to paint it the same color as the lower half is gonna be. Last edited by nbpro; 10-21-2010 at 03:58 PM.

10-21-2010, 04:02 PM	#206
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: It ain't over till it's over. get a dead blow hammer. saves you from bouncing back up at you. __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-21-2010, 04:06 PM	#207
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. believe it or not i have one of those with a complete set of dolly hammers for bodywork. just not here. they're in storage. too far to drive just to pick up a couple of tools and don't really have the room for anything else here. we have to squeeze sideways to get down the hallway to the bedrooms. our compressor is set up there wired straight to fusebox. shh. don't tell anyone. lol

10-21-2010, 05:16 PM	#208
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. center caps came in about 30 mins ago. i planned on cleaning up the tires and rims some before i put them on, but oh well. here they are. Last edited by nbpro; 10-21-2010 at 05:17 PM.

10-21-2010, 05:36 PM	#209
3r!c84 Badass Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lox. fl Posts: 4,586	Re: It ain't over till it's over. looks good i like them. what size tires are thos? on 15x8 rims right __________________ Think outside the box? -84c10 (1stcar)→My Build← -00 Saturn 5spd drop a gear and disappear! 1/4:13:90

10-21-2010, 05:52 PM	#210
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. 15x8 rims 235/60r/15 going with 255/60/r15 in the front and 275 in the back. just sold my old grille, so I'm off to craigslist hunting for some goodies.

10-28-2010, 09:18 PM	#211
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. not much to update about. still working on smoothing out the front bumper. thanks to MotorHead Lon for the welding helmet. Just been tinkering away. things will probably slow down. I get my epidural in my c5 and c6 tomorrow. hope it stops the pain. still capable of giving out orders though, lmao. i'm sure the nephew loves that. maybe i'll have some pics of progress soon

10-30-2010, 07:06 PM	#212
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. nephews first attempt at welding, done great. getting all of the chrome sanded down so we can apply etching primer got the etching primer on. more bodywork to do got the seals around the windows cleaned up and looking good.

10-30-2010, 07:11 PM	#213
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Trucks coming together, hows that alt. holding up? __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

10-30-2010, 07:21 PM	#214
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. its doing great bro. not a bit of problem. when you gonna make it over this way?

10-31-2010, 12:58 AM	#215
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. When ever I can get my truck to stop breaking down Everytime I get ahead something else breaks on it. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

10-31-2010, 04:14 PM	#216
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. is this on the 91 or on your project truck? what happened?

10-31-2010, 08:49 PM	#217
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. The 91 Sonoma, first the alt went out, then I shattered the back glass, then the alt went back out. PLus I had to get the alt bracket welded back together. Its just been little stuff like that. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

10-31-2010, 10:15 PM	#218
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. wow. makes me feel bad. you give me one then your's goes out. hope your luck changes for the better.



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10-31-2010, 11:08 PM	#219
GMC91 Always trouble Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartsellle, Al Posts: 1,111	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Dont feel bad, the one I gave you wouldnt have worked anyway. It was way to big to fit, trust me, I tried lol. But is all good now, got a new one with a lifetime warrenty. __________________ 91 Silverado Regular cab, 2wd, swb-project truck 97 Silverado Extended cab, 2wd, swb-driver

10-31-2010, 11:36 PM	#220
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. cool

11-01-2010, 04:07 PM	#221
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. got the front bumper back on. still gotta mount the lights in the bumper. got a few of the small dings from the gravel out. just piddling away. Last edited by nbpro; 11-02-2010 at 09:16 PM.

11-01-2010, 07:04 PM	#222
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: It ain't over till it's over. Give me more detail on what you did to the front bumper please! Looks like you welded the brackets in, but did you bolt them up first and then grind off the bolt heads on the front? What'd you use to get rid of the chrome on it, just grind it off? Looks good from what I see! __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

11-01-2010, 07:35 PM	#223
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. we welded the brackets and then welded the bolts on back then ground off the bolt heads on the front to get rid of the chrome we used hydrochloric acid (MSDS) washed with cold water then skim coat of bondo where needed sanded it down with 220 /800 then primer

11-01-2010, 08:26 PM	#224
RandyP Getting Old; Going Broke Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Owasso OK Posts: 2,764	Re: It ain't over till it's over. I was thinking of having my chrome shop do something similar, was just wondering how hard it'd be to do it in house. Getting rid of the chrome is my biggest concern I guess. __________________ *Why is every used 350 sbc out of a corvette?* There's only two things that excite a man, expensive toys and real expensive toys. *VEGETARIAN: That's an old Indian word meaning "I don't hunt so good."* When the going gets tough, switch to power tools.

11-02-2010, 12:46 AM	#225
nbpro Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 2,119	Re: It ain't over till it's over. all you have to do soak the part in a hydrochloric acid bath for a few hours. any machine shop that does chrome plating can do it it for you. the bathed steel parts come out burnt looking and would need a good sanding before painting Last edited by nbpro; 11-02-2010 at 12:48 AM.

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