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Once the front of the bed sides were straightened and squared I fitted the header panel, primed it, and drilled holes for the plug welds.
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...16907432_n.jpg The original header panel had extended bottom corners that I needed to replicate. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...65868333_n.jpg The corners fill in these gaps on either end of the header. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...10281199_n.jpg New pieces welded on. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...25850889_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...00901042_n.jpg With the bottom corners finished it was time to weld the header in place. I started from the bottom center and worked outward, keeping clamps on either side of each plug weld spot while welding. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...72738038_n.jpg The sides were butt welded to the bed corners. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...98884795_n.jpg And a tube was welded across the top to replicate the boxed section on the original header. The gap between the floor and header will be seam sealed just like the bed sides were. . http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...53892620_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...73019819_n.jpg |
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Excellent work!
What brand of seam sealer do you use? Steven |
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The right fender was in worse shape, nearly the whole back edge had to be cut out and replaced. There were tons of cracks/splits that had been reinforced with sheetmetal riveted in place.
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...12019973_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...03485289_n.jpg "Pat. Apr. 13 1920" on the patch! http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...68706032_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...75652937_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...53834987_n.jpg Matching the rounded edge on the patch to the original fender lip. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...90910184_n.jpg Patch welded in and smoothed. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...23997665_n.jpg New corner brace just like the original. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...91919898_n.jpg Test fit the brace and prepped it for welding. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...47435643_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...64021125_n.jpg |
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The right fender didn't fit the bedside stamping, there were dips and waves around the mounting flange.
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...75944022_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...00818937_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...22623283_n.jpg Made a template of the stamping shape. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...77953509_n.jpg Made reference marks to line up the fender to the template. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...43565159_n.jpg Dips show up against the template. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...83093930_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...51202015_n.jpg Game plan for straightening, I'll use the shrinker/stretcher. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...76075011_n.jpg Set up a stand with the shrinker/stretcher inside. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...11267705_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...90904582_n.jpg Dip gone from the top after a few rounds of shrinking/stretching. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...89005236_n.jpg Test fit on the truck, still need to work on the corners and allow room for the fender beading. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...5C56F1B3F3.jpg |
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After reshaping the right fender edge, test fitting with the fender beading. Even gap and the beading fits flush against the bedside.
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Very nice!
Question: What are you using to roll the edges? I am starting to look at metal working equipment so I can stop using a vise, sandbag and hammer for everything. :) Steven |
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Fantastic job, I always look forward to updates on this truck! The picture taking and documentation is first class and I know it's gotta slow you down at times. Much appreciated.
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Amazing attention to detail ,its going to be very nice .
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Made a rear shelf panel for a Nova that curved into the backrest and console using a slip roll. |
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Any new updates? And what's up w/that Nova?
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Been awhile since I updated this, I'm still working on it though progress has slowed a bit since taking more restoration projects at the shop. We started on a '66 F100 about a month ago, and that's been taking up a good bit of time.
Here is the process to straighten the driver side fender. The wheel opening was crushed in on the back edge and there were dents everywhere. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...22474100_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...24072210_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...67970957_n.jpg Comparing the shape with the flexible straight edge, shows about a 1/4" gap. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...15117807_n.jpg Kink in the inner flange. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...51194807_n.jpg Kink straightened. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...27650484_n.jpg Working out the crushed spot. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...52242700_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...69649216_n.jpg Dents marked... I had to sharpen the pencil a few times to get them all :lol: http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...81259988_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...22876730_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...30646155_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...93648833_n.jpg Overall shape of the crushed spot is back where it should be. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...21694181_n.jpg Dents fixed, metal shaping done and ready for epoxy and skim coating. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...59332551_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...46355543_n.jpg This angle shows the wheel opening shape pretty good. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...10513827_n.jpg |
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I sprayed a couple coats of PPG DPLF and let it sit overnight, then scuffed it and skim coated the fender with 3M Platinum. Platinum is pretty thin so its great for skim coating large areas and making sure it goes on thin- only about 1/16".
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...67695306_n.jpg Starting to block the filler down. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...12558225_n.jpg http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...80687847_n.jpg First round of Slick Sand after blocking the filler with 36/80/180. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...73164225_n.jpg Second round of Slick Sand, ready for final blocking and shooting with tinted K93. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...44935483_n.jpg Here's a vid of me skim coating the front fender. |
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I had two of the wheels blasted so I prepped them with PPG DX metal cleaner and metal conditioner, then shot them with PPG DPLF epoxy.
http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...24771890_n.jpg Had a couple spots that needed filler. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...67419563_n.jpg Shot with three coats of PPG K36 and guide coated. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...06157566_n.jpg Wetsanding with masking tape to protect the center from stray sanding gouges. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...38244185_n.jpg And painted... http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...94947389_n.jpg |
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So where's the thread for the other resto projects.
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Got started back on the '55 after a bit of a break. The rear fenders are bodyworked and ready to wetsand/paint.
First round of Slick Sand. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...73164225_n.jpg Reprimed, ready for 2nd round of blocking. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...44935483_n.jpg The passenger fender had a crack. Forgot to take pictures of this after it was fixed. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...15589226_n.jpg Passenger fender primed and blocked. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...25417631_n.jpg Both fenders shot with tinted PPG K93, ready to wetsand and paint. http://i557.photobucket.com/albums/s...37954337_n.jpg |
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Very slick!
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