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70 Suburban 05-09-2009 08:53 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
Im using 2.0 and 2.5 mm I have usualy I hold it till I see just a little bit of light peak out... that usally works. so I have tried longer and shorter times. I have triled leaving the guns there a few seconds to cool... I just dont know

Alan's Classic 05-09-2009 08:55 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
So you have used these pins in other places without any problems?

70 Suburban 05-09-2009 08:58 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
yeah thats what I dont understand. on the same truck too. I just cleaned up the door. I have a nasty dent on the bottom of the tail gate. and I want to get that pulled out. If that dosnt work then Im goin to cut it out and weld in a patch...

Alan's Classic 05-09-2009 09:33 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban (Post 3301919)
yeah thats what I dont understand. on the same truck too. I just cleaned up the door. I have a nasty dent on the bottom of the tail gate. and I want to get that pulled out. If that dosnt work then Im goin to cut it out and weld in a patch...


The only thing I can think of is the alloy content in the tailgate is different. I'm not a metalurgist, but I've had that problem on some new cars. YOu are using new pins right? I've tried to reuse pins and for the most part it doesn't work. The tips get contaminated. Try grinding the tips down just a little and see what that does, just curious. If you do cut out the damaged area are you hammering it into shape and welding it back in? As long as it is not rusted.

70 Suburban 05-09-2009 09:53 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
i think I am goin to re skin it..well I am goin to cut out the chevrolet. then move it to the outside then skin it so i looks kinda like a new tailgate. but with the old letters

70 Suburban 05-09-2009 10:00 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
if i cut it out I think i could just fab a whole new bottom using pipe for the curve and just brake at the two seams. would be stroger and clean

Strodder 05-09-2009 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder View Post
No matter how old you are, your always learning something new. Even with all my experience I try to learn something every day.
An old man told me to try to learn 2 things a day. It doesn't seem like much , but add that up over a lifetime. The problem is I forget 3 things a day.

I was going to say that too, but I didn't. :lol:

daverod 05-09-2009 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic (Post 3301960)

The only thing I can think of is the alloy content in the tailgate is different. I'm not a metalurgist, but I've had that problem on some new cars. YOu are using new pins right? I've tried to reuse pins and for the most part it doesn't work. The tips get contaminated. Try grinding the tips down just a little and see what that does, just curious. If you do cut out the damaged area are you hammering it into shape and welding it back in? As long as it is not rusted.

That's to funny. I was just using my stud gun and I was having a hell of a time getting it to stick to the new metal I welded on. It worked good on the orginal door metal but on the new stuff I had to hold the trigger forever. I did get it to stick but it was a pain.:metal:

70 Suburban 05-09-2009 11:44 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
glad im not the only one....well no Im sorry that you are having the same problem

Inverter 05-11-2009 01:31 AM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
Its really commin together Alan.Top notch work as always. :)

Alan's Classic 05-11-2009 11:07 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban (Post 3302002)
i think I am goin to re skin it..well I am goin to cut out the chevrolet. then move it to the outside then skin it so i looks kinda like a new tailgate. but with the old letters

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban (Post 3302013)
if i cut it out I think i could just fab a whole new bottom using pipe for the curve and just brake at the two seams. would be stroger and clean

I'm interested in seeing how that turns out.

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3302074)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Strodder View Post
No matter how old you are, your always learning something new. Even with all my experience I try to learn something every day.
An old man told me to try to learn 2 things a day. It doesn't seem like much , but add that up over a lifetime. The problem is I forget 3 things a day.

I was going to say that too, but I didn't. :lol:

Tell the truth now, you were going to say that but you forgot. :lol:

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Originally Posted by daverod (Post 3302122)
That's to funny. I was just using my stud gun and I was having a hell of a time getting it to stick to the new metal I welded on. It worked good on the orginal door metal but on the new stuff I had to hold the trigger forever. I did get it to stick but it was a pain.:metal:

I was hoping someone would chime in that knew exactly why they won't stick.

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Originally Posted by 70 Suburban (Post 3302147)
glad im not the only one....well no Im sorry that you are having the same problem

;)

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Originally Posted by Inverter (Post 3303671)
Its really commin together Alan.Top notch work as always. :)

I appreciate it alot. :metal:

Didn't get much done over the weekend. Sdailey came over and helped finish sanding the cab and taped up some of it. I finished modifying the cab lift bar so it will go a little lower and finished taping it up.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09624.jpg

As the lift goes up and down it will tear the plastic some. I will just have to patch it as I go. I'm hoping to get it at a good height so I can paint the bottom pretty easy.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09626.jpg

scotts62 05-11-2009 11:12 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
Looking good i cant wait to see it painted!!

jason65 05-12-2009 07:30 AM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
I like watching this part. Espicaly when the clear goes on.

Strodder 05-12-2009 09:44 AM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
Quote: I was going to say that too, but I didn't.
Tell the truth now, you were going to say that but you forgot.

Yea, you got me. What was the question again?? :lol:

Strodder 05-12-2009 09:45 AM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
BTW I forgot to say :lol: Looken good. I wish I was that far along. :metal:

Strodder 05-12-2009 10:24 AM

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An Important Message About Growing Old

Crap!!!

I Forgot What I was going to tell you.
:haha:

jason65 05-12-2009 12:13 PM

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Parttimers?

Strodder 05-12-2009 12:17 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
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Originally Posted by jason65 (Post 3306035)
Parttimers?

No Sometimers. :lol:

Alan's Classic 05-12-2009 09:43 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
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Originally Posted by scotts62 (Post 3305253)
Looking good i cant wait to see it painted!!

Wish granted

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Originally Posted by jason65 (Post 3305629)
I like watching this part. Espicaly when the clear goes on.

I'm shooting single stage right now. My two tone gray will be base and then I will clear the whole thing.

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3305800)
Quote: I was going to say that too, but I didn't.
Tell the truth now, you were going to say that but you forgot.

Yea, you got me. What was the question again??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3305876)
An Important Message About Growing Old

Crap!!!

I Forgot What I was going to tell you.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jason65 (Post 3306035)
Parttimers?

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3306041)
No Sometimers.

:haha: X4

Got the outside of the doors painted as well as the cab. I'll get the two tone done soon. Then set the cab on the frame and hang the doors and hope and pray they line up.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09627.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09628.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09632.jpg

Sealer

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09633.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09639.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09640.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09641.jpg

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09642.jpg

Sorry for the lighting conditions in this next pic. You ought to try to paint in it.

http://i606.photobucket.com/albums/t...b/DSC09644.jpg

joe231 05-12-2009 09:49 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
Outstanding!!!

That thing is gonna stand out in a crowd :thumbs:

sdailey 05-12-2009 09:52 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
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Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 3306919)
Outstanding!!!

That thing is gonna stand out in a crowd :thumbs:

Joe these pictures don't do the cab justice. You should see it in person (like I just did).:lol:

joe231 05-12-2009 10:03 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
Shannon,
I would love to
Wish I were closer,
Alan would have to call my wife to make me go home:lol:

neto 05-12-2009 10:03 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
Fantastic!!! Beautiful work. I can't wait to get mine to this point.

Strodder 05-12-2009 10:35 PM

Re: My 1965 build thread
 
AWSOME Allan :metal::metal: You must have had a "woodie" while you were painting it. Looks great.

Alan's Classic 05-12-2009 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 3306919)
Outstanding!!!

That thing is gonna stand out in a crowd :thumbs:

Thanks Joe, that's the plan. Advertising has to catch the eye. All I'll need then is a bunch of Hooters girls around it. :lol:

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Originally Posted by sdailey (Post 3306931)
Joe these pictures don't do the cab justice. You should see it in person (like I just did).:lol:

Your making me blush now.:lol:

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Originally Posted by joe231 (Post 3306974)
Shannon,
I would love to
Wish I were closer,
Alan would have to call my wife to make me go home:lol:

There wouldn't be any phone calls, we'd work all night.:lol:

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Originally Posted by neto (Post 3306976)
Fantastic!!! Beautiful work. I can't wait to get mine to this point.

:thumbs:

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Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3307073)
AWSOME Allan :metal::metal: You must have had a "woodie" while you were painting it. Looks great.

Who me??? When you said that I thought about Joe's avitar on dial up. BTW thanks! :lol:


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