Re: 1968 C40 to K40 pickup project BlueMule
I cut the 2 skins with 6.375" extra, and used my flanging tool to flange .375" of the blue panel along all the flat sections. After quadruple checking my measurements, I tacked it together. Once I was happy with the fit and overall dimensions, I moved to welding the seam on the front of the panel. .
I have messed up some good welds by getting too impatient, so I took my time, putting a stitch weld about every 3 inches along the length of the seam. I then hit it with air until cool to the touch before making another pass. I'm pretty happy with the result.
I test fit the skin onto the door frame, and it fits very well. I will pull it back off soon to test fit the full glass panels and the seals once they all come in. (wing window seals on back order)
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Mike
67 Camaro "Amber"
72 K10 Longbed "Old Green"
68 C40 to K40 project BlueMule Build
2006 GMC Sierra "Lello Truck"
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