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rsmarr1982 · 09-02-2012, 11:09 PM

this my 69 c10 i bought it for $400 over a year ago and let it sit till this past week. ive never welded in body panels before but im gonna give it a try . the under side looks great except floor panels cause it was oil sprayed. the fenders and inner fender where shot but i already had those laying around. i got a 72 402 from a friend i plan to use with the 3 on the tree set up till i can afford a 5 speed. with my beautiful wife mandy allowing alot of extra weekend time with it i hope to get it looking good. wish me luck

sgaylord · 12-27-2012, 09:55 AM

Bomp is right. Take your time. Practice on some scrap pieces welding at all angles (horizontal, vertical, overhead) till you get a good feel for it. Don't try to run a bead, just tack a inch apart and jump around when the heat dissipates. Good luck!

rsmarr1982 · 01-05-2013, 07:40 PM

i found a 4x4 frame to put my body on . i got a real nice a/c cab id rather put on the 2wd frame

rsmarr1982 · 01-05-2013, 07:43 PM

another

Bomp · 01-05-2013, 08:00 PM

See your diggin into the trucks but I forgot to ask what ya got in mind. Daily driver, moderate custom, Full blown radical custom????

rsmarr1982 · 01-05-2013, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bomp

See your diggin into the trucks but I forgot to ask what ya got in mind. Daily driver, moderate custom, Full blown radical custom????

with the 4x4 im hoping for a daily driver . im sure i prolly wont get the body work perfect since this is my first serious go at it .

70LonghornCST · 06-19-2013, 01:02 AM

Keep it up. "Learn by Doing" is the way to go. You're off to a great start. Subscribed.

rsmarr1982 · 09-19-2012, 12:13 AM

what i thought was gonna be a simple fix turned out to be a little bit more involved. the rust never seemed to stop! this was my first attempt at welding sheetmetal . i was using .025 mild steel wire any one think i should try a diffrent wire . i was burning through at first with the welder turned all the way down but after turning up gas i had more luck. whats the gap between panels i should have? is about the gap of a cutting wheel a good gap?

Bomp · 12-27-2012, 12:20 AM

Nice start. Keep it up.
When my wife lets me play in the shop for long extended amounts of time I take her out to her favorite place to eat. hint hint
On welding sheet metal I use .023 solid core wire in my little Lincoln sp100(more info in vid on my thread) with 75-25 mix.
There are other members you can see, RexDodge is a real good source along with many others.
Remember, take your time and go slow so as you don't warp the sheet metal.
watchin'

09-02-2012, 11:09 PM	#1
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	lets see if i got what it takes! this my 69 c10 i bought it for $400 over a year ago and let it sit till this past week. ive never welded in body panels before but im gonna give it a try . the under side looks great except floor panels cause it was oil sprayed. the fenders and inner fender where shot but i already had those laying around. i got a 72 402 from a friend i plan to use with the 3 on the tree set up till i can afford a 5 speed. with my beautiful wife mandy allowing alot of extra weekend time with it i hope to get it looking good. wish me luck Attached Images __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

12-27-2012, 09:55 AM	#2
sgaylord Project collector Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sanderson, Fl Posts: 700	Re: lets see if i got what it takes! Bomp is right. Take your time. Practice on some scrap pieces welding at all angles (horizontal, vertical, overhead) till you get a good feel for it. Don't try to run a bead, just tack a inch apart and jump around when the heat dissipates. Good luck! __________________ 69 CST-10 SWB (disguised as a 67) 383/700r4 Jezebel Jezebel 3.0 NEW!!! 2020 GMC 3500 Denali Duramax 2016 Harley Street Glide CVO Roll Tide!

01-05-2013, 07:40 PM	#3
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	Re: lets see if i got what it takes! i found a 4x4 frame to put my body on . i got a real nice a/c cab id rather put on the 2wd frame Attached Images __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

01-05-2013, 07:43 PM	#4
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	Re: lets see if i got what it takes! another Attached Images __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

01-05-2013, 08:00 PM	#5
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: lets see if i got what it takes! See your diggin into the trucks but I forgot to ask what ya got in mind. Daily driver, moderate custom, Full blown radical custom????

06-19-2013, 01:02 AM	#7
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: lets see if i got what it takes! Keep it up. "Learn by Doing" is the way to go. You're off to a great start. Subscribed. __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

09-19-2012, 12:13 AM	#8
rsmarr1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: mogadore ohio Posts: 867	Re: lets see if i got what it takes! what i thought was gonna be a simple fix turned out to be a little bit more involved. the rust never seemed to stop! this was my first attempt at welding sheetmetal . i was using .025 mild steel wire any one think i should try a diffrent wire . i was burning through at first with the welder turned all the way down but after turning up gas i had more luck. whats the gap between panels i should have? is about the gap of a cutting wheel a good gap? Attached Images __________________ 1969 chevy c10 lwb stepside 250 6 3 ott 1971 chevy c10 lwb 250 6 with power steering 3 ott 1972 chevy k20 4x4 350/TH350 automatic 1978 chevy Malibu 4dr 305 2bbl (all original) 1979 chevy k10 Scottsdale 350/th350 full-time 4wd(daily driver)

12-27-2012, 12:20 AM	#9
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: lets see if i got what it takes! Nice start. Keep it up. When my wife lets me play in the shop for long extended amounts of time I take her out to her favorite place to eat. hint hint On welding sheet metal I use .023 solid core wire in my little Lincoln sp100(more info in vid on my thread) with 75-25 mix. There are other members you can see, RexDodge is a real good source along with many others. Remember, take your time and go slow so as you don't warp the sheet metal. watchin'



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