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If you don't have one already there are body files to shave the filler down before it completely sets. Makes shaping a bit easier.
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Getting close. I picked up a small piece of 16 gauge steel from Home Depot to cut some patches out of. I was guessing the size needed and it turned out to be thicker than the damaged area. I used it anyway, can't see what it'd hurt. It probably kept me from blowing through more times than I did. Passenger side a-pillar first. It has one hold I need to tack.
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This other area is in the drivers side cowl area. Is it just me, or does this rust hole look like a face that's laughing? Rust removed, patch cut, then tacked in. I think I was holding the trigger too long. It was late yesterday when I did this one and when I ground these smooth and went to make another pass around I blew through twice. I don't like chasing mistakes when I'm tired so I put my toys up for the day. I'll get back after it today and hopefully finish the repairs and prime/paint.
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Nice job, one less worry.
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What'd you use to make such a precise cut - dremel?
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Finishing up this repair, after welding in some patches and grinding the welds smooth I wiped some bondo over both spots to help smooth out the repair. Also, I had two other spots where the metal was solid but rust pitted. There wasn't any point cutting them out but I did want to stop the rust and repair the area best I could, so I treated them with rust converter and let them cure then wiped over them with bondo as well. Then the entire glass channel got sanded, primed, and painted.
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Real, real happy with the way this turned out. Whoever said I'd rather be lucky than good said a mouthful. The new windshield should be installed today.
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Like it never happened!
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Thanks Art. I'm going to try my luck on the floorpans next, I've got three or four smallish rusty spots that need to be cut out and patched. The steel seems to be thicker there so hopefully it's a little more forgiving.
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Nice work man. That turned out great.
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Thanks Marcus. I thought I'd have the windshield in by now for the last repair pic but the guy is MIA. I'm ready to drive this thing again.
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nice work man!
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Thanks DJ. It's slowly coming around.
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I just finished this. Not too bad coming out of a rattle can
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Hey John. i just glanced over your thread and something came to mind. I'm not sure if you know this or not, but that military green paint is a carcinogen. Be extremely careful when sanding that stuff, and wear a HIGH quality respirator. Just fyi.
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Thanks Mike. I'd read that stuff was terrible bad but I still don't have a good respirator, I'm still shopping for one. I folded a scott's shop towel in half and put it over my mouth and nose with a cheapie dust mask over it and kept a compressed air nozzle at my side to keep the stuff blown away from me. I know that's not a good substitute, but it's what I had. I tried to stay away from the stuff.
I mentioned to you recently your old truck pops up on CL constantly, and I saw it again the other day. This time it's not for sale but it's parked next to a truck that is. That thing is like Waldo. Check out the ad, 2nd pic: http://montgomery.craigslist.org/cto/5577218861.html |
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Good eye! That's funny that you keep seeing it.
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I like it too. It's got the right amount of gloss to look like it might have been or could have been factory. Did you use it on your frame too?
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Lookin good John! Keep at it! :metal:
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This may be one of my favorite Blazer projects yet. I've never had a good place for the top. The main criteria was out of the way, whether I'm using the top or not. This was simple and worked great. Big thanks to made2drag for stopping by and helping me get if off the truck and on the rack.
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Bud that worked out great.
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Thanks Jim. Added bonus there was no rust under the top. I was a little worried about that after finding some under the windshield gasket.
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Alright now enjoy going topless! It's beautiful over here.
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Good build. I like the, learn as you go, method. I look forward to doing that with welding at some point too. I also grabbed some hammers and dollies to start tapping out little dents. Completely understand your comment about reverse dents. Did you get some good summer use of of this rig?
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updates?
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I'd planned to finish this truck this year but that probably won't happen now. I've got a new engine for my other K5 that has been sitting in my shop a few years now, I'll get that one running again so at least both trucks are driving. Too many projects... |
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truck is really cool glad to hear she will get some attention she deserves it! lol
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