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ebfabman · 01-21-2003, 10:37 PM

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ebfabman · 01-21-2003, 10:41 PM

ready for epoxy primer

chucks70 · 01-21-2003, 10:46 PM

Show off!!! I hope these fixes of yours that you have shown on the board get placed in a reference file so we can follow your steps when we are ready to try the fix. I know you have shown rockers, cab corners and blanking a gas filler hole in the past.

Topgoat · 01-21-2003, 10:51 PM

Nice, nice job, I'm getting ready to do the exact same thing on my 69 GMC. Thanks for sharing. Top

Truckstr · 01-21-2003, 10:52 PM

The fantastic work of the fantastic ebfabman!

Excellent!

(and I totally agree with chucks70)

Jeff

Mike C · 01-21-2003, 10:56 PM

I can't tell on pic 5, is that a butt weld or is it lapped? What do you use for clamps? Oh yeah, and how much finishing do you do on the rear?

ebfabman · 01-21-2003, 11:01 PM

Just about all of my rust repair welds are butt welds. This makes the "back side" easier to clean up and get sealed with e-prime and paint.

dubie · 01-21-2003, 11:28 PM

wow, do you just do those spot welds and then grind it down? I am a wrench fetcher as far as welding goes. Looks great!! Thanks for the pics

ebfabman · 01-21-2003, 11:40 PM

dubie, yes just alternate "spots" til its all welded then start the grinding-this is where you must be careful and take your time.

minibike · 01-21-2003, 11:45 PM

I am fixing to do the same repair, but was going to butt weld it above the body line before I saw this post....excellent idea...thanks.

67pro-street · 01-21-2003, 11:52 PM

wow, that really helps me out a lot as i have no prior experience with fixing rust and stuff. I saw that someone mentioned that you had done the same thing with your rockers (pics of the steps) and was wondering if you could post that up as well.

thanks,

ray

polevault1977 · 01-21-2003, 11:53 PM

ebfabman,

Super work. I've got these excellant examples filed away for future use. Thanks for showing them.

Danny

*racedvl* · 01-22-2003, 12:03 AM

May I just say that you are a God!!!

*67/72junkie* · 01-22-2003, 12:08 AM

The work of a true craftsman!That is the work or a man who takes pride in his work.95 out of 100 bodyshops would do a quickie gaudy weld ,grind & bondo.PM sent

Longhorn · 01-22-2003, 12:15 AM

This is one of the best postes I have seen in several years. Thanks for the help. Color looks like old Forest Service truck as is mine

**breeh** · 01-22-2003, 12:24 AM

A genuine craftsman, amazing!

ebfabman · 01-22-2003, 12:24 AM

Thanks for the compliments everyone..........

O'l Buck · 01-22-2003, 04:14 AM

Great job as always, a true master of metal......I gotta do that same thing one of these days, if my fender doesn't totally rust away before then.

Southpa · 01-22-2003, 06:08 AM

The important part is making sure your pieces match up properly. Thats why you have to choose a common line between the two. If you can weld properly ya can't miss! What grit do you use to bring it right down to the metal w/out digging too much away?

fatfords · 01-22-2003, 10:56 AM

ebfabman,
Great set of pics! Very helpful to us novice wanna-be-bodymen. One question. Does picture 6 show the "final welds" or did you weld it "solid" in between all the spots?

Thanks for sharing your expertise
Kent!

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chucks70 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cadiz, OH Posts: 628	Show off!!! I hope these fixes of yours that you have shown on the board get placed in a reference file so we can follow your steps when we are ready to try the fix. I know you have shown rockers, cab corners and blanking a gas filler hole in the past. __________________ 68 1 ton dually 292, 2001 Sebring, 2004 Trailblazer, 11 Camaro Convertible.

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Topgoat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: 1000 Oaks, Ca Posts: 6	Nice, nice job, I'm getting ready to do the exact same thing on my 69 GMC. Thanks for sharing. Top

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Truckstr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Posts: 1,372	The fantastic work of the fantastic ebfabman! Excellent! (and I totally agree with chucks70) Jeff __________________ Jeff '67 short Fleet; my ongoing project. '66 long Fleet; my original "baby." Live life or bust trying.

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Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	I can't tell on pic 5, is that a butt weld or is it lapped? What do you use for clamps? Oh yeah, and how much finishing do you do on the rear? __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

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ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	Just about all of my rust repair welds are butt welds. This makes the "back side" easier to clean up and get sealed with e-prime and paint.

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dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,855	wow, do you just do those spot welds and then grind it down? I am a wrench fetcher as far as welding goes. Looks great!! Thanks for the pics __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

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ebfabman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Concord, NC Posts: 2,489	dubie, yes just alternate "spots" til its all welded then start the grinding-this is where you must be careful and take your time. Attached Images Last edited by ebfabman; 01-22-2003 at 03:49 AM.

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minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	I am fixing to do the same repair, but was going to butt weld it above the body line before I saw this post....excellent idea...thanks. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com



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01-21-2003, 11:52 PM	#16
67pro-street Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 218	wow, that really helps me out a lot as i have no prior experience with fixing rust and stuff. I saw that someone mentioned that you had done the same thing with your rockers (pics of the steps) and was wondering if you could post that up as well. thanks, ray

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polevault1977 Pick'n up the pieces! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Marietta, Oklahoma Posts: 198	ebfabman, Super work. I've got these excellant examples filed away for future use. Thanks for showing them. Danny

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racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	May I just say that you are a God!!!

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67/72junkie Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NC Posts: 1,129	welding The work of a true craftsman!That is the work or a man who takes pride in his work.95 out of 100 bodyshops would do a quickie gaudy weld ,grind & bondo.PM sent

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Longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 222	This is one of the best postes I have seen in several years. Thanks for the help. Color looks like old Forest Service truck as is mine __________________ Bill Rapid City, SD 67 short stepside, in weeds 6Cyl 69 Longhorn CST 396 nice original

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breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	A genuine craftsman, amazing! __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

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O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	Great job as always, a true master of metal......I gotta do that same thing one of these days, if my fender doesn't totally rust away before then. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

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Southpa Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Victoria, BC, Canada Posts: 2,410	The important part is making sure your pieces match up properly. Thats why you have to choose a common line between the two. If you can weld properly ya can't miss! What grit do you use to bring it right down to the metal w/out digging too much away? __________________ 1970 GMC 1500 Custom Original 350/TH350 Victoria, BC, Canada You can wish in one hand and crap in the other. See which one gets filled first.

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fatfords Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 350	ebfabman, Great set of pics! Very helpful to us novice wanna-be-bodymen. One question. Does picture 6 show the "final welds" or did you weld it "solid" in between all the spots? Thanks for sharing your expertise Kent! __________________ '56 F-100 (w/all GM stuff) Lookin' for another parts chaser! '05 GMC crew cab

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