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Or the '59, now, Where'd I put that dang Time Machine???:haha:

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Don,
Time machines are so last century.
Upload time traveler on your smart phone.
I know you've read about the venture I went on.:metal:
Nice pic too.
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Hey Bomp, why does my "Smartphone" make me feel so DUMB???:banghead::dohh:

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What I did to my truck today? Executive Planning Session!:lol:
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lol, looks like fun!! fender patch looks good, just take your time and jump around a lil , then let it cool down an check your gap so it don't overlap, and you'll be fine! note I sometimes rush a lil and thats when you can get the oil can effect! it take more time the more you have to weld in on thin metal like patches

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Nothing like a meeting with refreshments and mascot.:metal:

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Now that looks like a sound investment! Way to enjoy life.

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Nice progress Tattoo Don! Diggin' the grill!

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A much needed break from life!!! And I did get some truck time in later yesterday evening... Will post update soon. :uhmk:

Yessir!!! Temp was 95 with a heat index of 99, and a humidity level of "Super Sticky!":no:

Thanks Man! I drop in on your build occassionally and really like the direction you are moving in. :metal:
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Good to see some kick back time! We also have the same rubber duck for the chlorine.:lol: Nothing like brown bottles in the pool when its almost 100 degrees.:devil:

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Amen!:chevy:
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Small update, finished the fender patch welding... Got the inner support tacked in... Now begins the million hours of grinding. :waah:
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Here are the pics... Too much coffee or not enough...:mm:
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Here is the other one... Maybe:sumo:
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Looks good! Before you know it, the welds will be ground smooth.

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Patch Is looking good man! And relaxing in the pool sounds like a great idea. Went to the beach yesterday myself:metal:

I also finally picked out a good pick. Ill email you tonight. Thanks in advance !!:chevy:
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Thanks JMo, looking for the email later...:metal:

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Happy 4th to Everyone out here... :flagw:
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Looking good Don! How did you like using the welding panel clamps? Looks like they worked pretty good.

Grill looks great too!

Happy 4th brother! :flag:


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Really like those butt clamps, held that panel in place perfectly... Thanks for the encouraging words.
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After you climb out of the Executive Meeting Pool and dry yourself off.
Hammer down on that their patch and work it like a rock star.http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/mu...smiley-005.gif
We need fender pics


Happy Fourth to you and your family :metal:

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:metal:Gotta get to HF this comimg Wednesday to purchase angle grinder so I can get on the final grind...:metal:
After another session thos afternoon I will be using my cut-off tool to take down the welds a bit in preparation for the new angle grinder...:uhmk:
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Nice progress Bud!!

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Thanx Brother! Have a Happy 4th! :flagw:
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Will do!
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Started my million hours of Grinding...:lol:
Started with my cutoff wheel to get the top layer knocked down... :metal:
This first round of grinding revealed a few areas that will require some additional welding...:devil: Gonna have to invest in a bigger gas bottle, to small one just isn't lasting... :waah:
Will be visiting HF to get angle grinder this week so I can do some finish work.:uhmk:
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Lookin good! I can't remember a weld where I did not have to hit again after grinding,:lol: just part of the process. Glad to see it's moving along!:metal:

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Finally made it to HF!!!:metal:

Picked up some new toys, er... tools.:sumo:

Let the grinding commence:hot:
Will be making my own brand of sparks on the 4th:flag: grinding and welding and grinding...;)

Have a Happy 4th all you guyz and gurlz in trucktopia...:flagw:

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Right on:metal:
Love that New Tool smell.
Good grinding on ya brother. Happy 4th
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Excellent! Looking forward to seeing the fender. Happy 4th!
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:flagw: A productive 4th for me...
Got the Oil changed in my wife's DD and my Daughter's car... :mm:
Installed a '95 Chrome Grille in my '90 Silverado DD, the grille was a straight across trade with a friend who had it on his '91. He wanted a period correct grille he could paint and add billet inserts, so it worked out for us both :metal:
Replaced the broken drive belt on the riding lawn mower...:uhmk:
After all that, it was on to the Grind, Weld, Grind...Repeat process;):metal::flag::metal:
Here are a few progress pics... Some welds after the initial grind session, Me in action with the new Toy, er... Tool! And after the last grind session today...:metal:
Going to do repeat of today this weekend, hopefully for the last time, then onto other areas that need attention...:chevy::bann:
Just a small bit of progress, but progress nonetheless!!!

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Hope you enjoyed your 4th buddy! Fender is looking good, can't wait to see it all primed up!:metal:
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Lookin good. Hope you like your new toy! Nice to see welds disappear.
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Thanks JMo for the encouragement, still have some time to invest... This is my first metal repair attempted, so I am taking it slow and learning as I go, the learning part usually is accompanied by a :dohh:

Thanks Josh, the new toy is fun, albeit this is turning into the weld, grind, repeat circus as I learn through the process...:crazy: I need to make a big sign to hang in the shop, that were words of Wisdom imparted by Dr. Bomp... "Slow Down, Think, and Practice, Practice, Practice..." :metal:
Congrats to the Daughter on the upcoming Nuptials, and enjoy the Peace that will hopefully follow in the near future.:mm:

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Good job on the fender

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how does your compressor hold up to the angle grinder? I like the idea of the small grinding discs. I usually use a flap disc on a electric grinder

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Thanx Man!
Have to take my time, I have a 60 gallon single stage compressor so I have to let it catch up occasionally... Helps to teach me patience, which I am learning is a plus when doing metalwork...:metal:
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Not much accomplished on the stepper this weekend, did do some final welding on the fender patch, still got to do the grinding thing one more time, then it's on to primer...:metal:
The Grandson turned 5 Sunday, so it was party central at the house this weekend, got to live up to my Grandpa Mantra, Sugar em' up, send em' home!:haha::bann:

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Another small update...
Finished grinding process on Fender Patch, happy with this attempt at a repair never tried before...;)
Hoping to use minimal filler, then Prime...:metal:
Will Update when I get that far...:uhmk:

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Nice work Don. Looking good.