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What kind of welder had you been using. Mine is an old Millermatic 120. I really think it just needs some work. As far as power settings it's just 1,2,3 and 4. I think an adjustable dial in smaller increments would be an improvement. It's difficult to weld thin metal without blowing holes in it.

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Very nice Chris! You have convinced me that my ‘67 needs those Inner fenders and to be lower!

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Your good enough is most people's "perfect." I'm looking forward to seeing it.
After all the convincing that I did, this is what gets you? :lol:

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You know what they say, “A picture is worth a thousand words”!!

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FYI, for the next floor welding project (or interior even more so), harbor freight sells welding blankets that work quite well :lol:

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Thanks! Glad to be “done” with them
It was the Eastwood gas mig pictured below. It probably just needs adjustments, but good luck finding someone willing to work on it. Super happy with the Hobart 140 and if it starts being weird, I know I can have it serviced.
Yay! Definitely do it, but be prepared for copious amounts of swearing. I think I’m more excited about your GMC project than I am about my own junk.
I’m honestly embarrassed at the state of it, but I am looking forward to you fixing it :lol:
But, those are like $8, I can get the others for $3 and have a more fun welding experience :lol:

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Drive your junk to work day. The plane in the background was already 10 years old when the truck was born and is planned to be in service for another 30 years. The ‘75 C10 is a factory big block short bed, bagged on full PB front/rear, owner’s grandfather bought it new.

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Nice!

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Real nice, all 3 rides!

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As much as I’ve cussed at this thing the last few days, I really want to hate it, but I can’t. Just look at that face :chevy:

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:metal:

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Thanks! I’m sort of in love with that square. It’s just so simple, but it works. Same could be said for the B-52, I suppose...

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Truth.

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Looks so good! Man I love your truck!

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That's a good looking face. How could you hate it? The truck looks good man.

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Thanks dudes! I’m starting to like it more now that I’m not mad at it anymore :lol:

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I'm glad you like it now . That's more like it . I really like what you have done. https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...91&postcount=1

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Holy moly! What a transformation. You ruined that thing just right! :metal:

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I don't think it was Perfectly Good to begin with. It is Cool as Hell now.

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Thanks all! She’s come a long way for sure. I might have to find that bare foot pedal and put it back in for nostalgia :lol:

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Last look at the old girl for a while. Duty calls again and thankfully good friends step in to help out. At least I know while I’m away she’s in good company and in good hands :chevy:

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How long is this hibernation period?

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Scheduled 36-month tour. Funny you call it hibernation, it will probably see more daylight in the next 3 years than it has in the last 3 :lol:

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All she needs is a little finish paint work and a life-size cut-out of Gringo himself and she'll be coming to show near you! After all of the hard, exceptional work that Gringo has done, it would be a shame to not let her get some exposure now that she is ready to hit the road and stretch her legs.

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:) Just saw this...exactly how I felt with mine this weekend.

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Barely a day away from home and she’s already gotten a tattoo...

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The things they do when they get away from their parents and go wild!

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It comes and goes, sometimes you just need a break. I unfortunately didn’t have time available for one. Give me a week away from her and I’ll be in full lust again...

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Be safe on Your 36 month Vacation. I'll miss the updates. Keep a picture of that pretty face behind the ones that matter the most.

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36 months? Are you doing a Tour of duty?

Truck is awesome congrats. Most complete I've seen it man but still always anxious to see what you do next.

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36 months without an update? I has a sad.

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3 year “hardship tour” in Germany. I may not be able to work on the ol’ girl, but I somehow get the feeling updates will still occur ;)

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Parts are already showing up with Gringo's name on it! The next 3 years are going to be great for me, when I order something for the Blazer I can just tell my wife that Gringo ordered it. :lol:

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:lol: this guy's got it made!

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That's awesome. Maybe you two could ship parts back and forth to fool the women in your lives.

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I really don't have much of a problem with the wife and ordering parts. Gringo's wife just goes ahead and orders what he really wants but doesn't want to spend the money on! Hell, she might have ordered that shifter! :lol:

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Lol. Sounds like a good Girl.

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Ratchet will know. Good thing all you get is that look from him. :D

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Gringo, you probably should have put your truck on the lift and unhooked the motor from it so he couldn't take it back down until you get back ;)

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Probably would have saved it from falling apart again...

To be fair, there’s no one else I would trust to be elbow deep in the old girl. She is definitely in good hands.

Progress? Pretty sure it was a mostly complete truck when I left :lol: