1958 Apache Big Window Loooooong Bed "Lucky"

[daveshilling]

While I wait on more parts from Flat Out, I've been trying to keep busy with the truck in some way.

MY FIRST TIME DOING METAL WORK

I found a body hammer in a bunch of tools I bought, and also a tooth from an excavator bucket... so I figured what the heck, I have a pretty crunchy fender. Let's learn some body work!

Those of you who actually know what you're doing may just want to hit the back button right now. I just decided to experiment, have fun, and maybe have a slightly better looking fender.

MY FIRST PATCH PANEL

I also decided I would try and make a patch panel from some sheet metal and it was HARD! Definitely fun to do. I welded it in but the tacks didnt penetrate well......

so I grinded them all off and took my welder off the auto setting, brought the voltage up, wire feed down, and welded the panel from the back this time. MUCH better and I'll follow up with more pictures.