Shrunken66Stroker's build thread.

[kizer]

Thanks. I figured as much. All this metal work stuff is over my head. I"m a computer geek with a camera and trying to be computer geek with a grinder and a cut off wheel.

Worst case I'll get tons of pictures of my mistakes. hahahaha

Either way I subscribed to this thread because its kinda cool. Your backstory was awesome as well.

[shrunken66stroker]

It doesn't have to be over your head. I'm a photographer not a fabricator. Over the last few years I've read, watched and learned as much as I can and made my own mistakes. This is my first real project. I just take my time and if I don't know how to work out a problem I search it out on the internet. I also watch youtube videos about body work, welding, etc. and apply it to my truck. Learn from your mistakes. If the panel you welded is warped or messed up, cut it out and go slower next time.

Originally Posted by kizer

Thanks. I figured as much. All this metal work stuff is over my head. I"m a computer geek with a camera and trying to be computer geek with a grinder and a cut off wheel.

Worst case I'll get tons of pictures of my mistakes. hahahaha

Either way I subscribed to this thread because its kinda cool. Your backstory was awesome as well.

[low79fx]

Learn from your mistakes. If the panel you welded is warped or messed up, cut it out and go slower next time.[/QUOTE]

Chinese proverb says" A smart man learns from his mistakes,a wise man learns from others".
I hear you bro,mistakes are expensive especially on these old hard to find parts machines.I to scour the net to seek knowledge.Its like all these so called new music artist,HAH!! Theres nothing new somewhere someone has already done it,you just have to find it.
Keep it up man this thing is going to be awesome,me and oldest son are currently doing an 86 GMC stepside build also.May I ask a stupid question,what did you use to strip your frame down to bare metal like that.

[shrunken66stroker]

Originally Posted by low79fx

Learn from your mistakes. If the panel you welded is warped or messed up, cut it out and go slower next time.

Chinese proverb says" A smart man learns from his mistakes,a wise man learns from others".
I hear you bro,mistakes are expensive especially on these old hard to find parts machines.I to scour the net to seek knowledge.Its like all these so called new music artist,HAH!! Theres nothing new somewhere someone has already done it,you just have to find it.
Keep it up man this thing is going to be awesome,me and oldest son are currently doing an 86 GMC stepside build also.May I ask a stupid question,what did you use to strip your frame down to bare metal like that.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. I striped the frame with wire wheels on a grinder, flap discs and elbow grease. A little sand blasting in the tight spots finished it off. It's a lot of work but worth it. I can't wait to paint it. I've had the paint for months. I'm just waiting for the temperature to get back up to 65ish. Stay tuned.