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GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2007, 10:54 PM

and no i didnt truck a load of coors, but what i did do was fix the dent in the front of my fender when everybody i told said to just get a new instead of messing with it, but i think it came out pretty damn good myself and once i get a leading kit itll be nice and smooth, thepart thats supposed to flat where the grill sits against was actually pushed in a bout a half inch

but like i always say - primer spots better than a dent

Bob 68327 · 07-30-2007, 10:58 PM

Looks Good to me!!!! I say fix dents don't buy new!!!! But , I'm a sheetmetal worker by trade and orig. fit better!!!!

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2007, 10:58 PM

now with it back on the truck and in primer glory

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2007, 10:59 PM

at a cruise in and with the hood back on

Brad · 07-30-2007, 10:59 PM

Wow! That's really impressive work!

**70C10Toejam** · 07-30-2007, 11:00 PM

considering how that started...that looks real nice. have fun leading.

1LoC10 · 07-30-2007, 11:01 PM

good job

02_GMC_97_FIII · 07-30-2007, 11:05 PM

Looks nice.

samwise68 · 07-30-2007, 11:08 PM

very nice work man. that turned out really good and smooth, even before the leading. that'll just be icing on the cake.

i'm fairly impressed, and kinda jealous. hah.

-Sam.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2007, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Looks Good to me!!!! I say fix dents don't buy new!!!! But , I'm a sheetmetal worker by trade and orig. fit better!!!!

i say the same thing, but thats just how i am, and im a amauter metal worker and learning more and more as i go

Thanks much for all the compliments guys

MisterE72 · 07-30-2007, 11:09 PM

Thats pretty darn good work. I've seen leading done on American Hot Rod. They don't appear to wear much along the lines of fume or chemical protection. Is lead not toxic or are the AHR folks braking some OSHA rule on national television?

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2007, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samwise68

i'm fairly impressed, and kinda jealous. hah.

-Sam.

Thanks and

, sorry couldnt help it

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterE72

Thats pretty darn good work. I've seen leading done on American Hot Rod. They don't appear to wear much along the lines of fume or chemical protection. Is lead not toxic or are the AHR folks braking some OSHA rule on national television?

from what i hear the lead they sell now adays isnt as bad as it used to be, as far as how safe im not sure but im sure you should still wear a breather atlest and ofcourse have good ventilation

BAGGERSOCAL · 07-30-2007, 11:23 PM

looks great good job when can i stop by and get some pointers

**70C10Toejam** · 07-30-2007, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MisterE72

Thats pretty darn good work. I've seen leading done on American Hot Rod. They don't appear to wear much along the lines of fume or chemical protection. Is lead not toxic or are the AHR folks braking some OSHA rule on national television?

doing leading work won't get lead hot enough to be an inhalation concern.

i do lead work on forklift batteries, and the air has been tested by OSHA with no problems. The greatest concern is it is on your hands, and you need to wash them after handling lead.

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-30-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by BAGGERSOCAL

looks great good job when can i stop by and get some pointers

stop by anytime, just let me know first and

,

bad6772 · 07-30-2007, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob 68327

Looks Good to me!!!! I say fix dents don't buy new!!!! But , I'm a sheetmetal worker by trade and orig. fit better!!!!

+1 you beat me to it, the feeling you get from fixing or repairing is alot better than replacing

and by the way.... .great work

GREASEMONKEY72 · 07-31-2007, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bad6772

+1 you beat me to it, the feeling you get from fixing or repairing is alot better than replacing

and by the way.... .great work

definitly and Thanks

lofly'a · 07-31-2007, 12:31 AM

hey greasemonkey, thats a pretty good copy of the traders project 72 in those pics..............or could it be the original. dam nice body work by the way.

jsbgump · 07-31-2007, 12:59 AM

Nice work

Aarons72s · 07-31-2007, 02:12 AM

Great job steven!

**Palf70Step** · 07-31-2007, 05:39 AM

Very good job. That's the fun of metal, just bang till it works

**special-K** · 07-31-2007, 07:00 AM

I hear guys say toss parts and buy new all the time.Like there`s only two considerations:time vs money.That may be true on newer body work.But,on older stuff like this I say bull!All we hear is how this fender doesn`t fit or the new stuff dents easy(let`s see how quick it rusts).We see bondo going on brand new sheetmetal to get it straight.So,I have a pair of`67 fenders from a clip I bought,original paint.I was going to toss them because the passenger one has the cup rot from the battery and the driver`s has a verticle dent above the wheel arch to the rear.But,after trying to find two decent used fenders that the rest of the world doesn`t want ahaead of me and avoiding new metal as long as I can....they`re gettin`fixed and bolted-up.
The same on my`72 CheyenneSuper...the door bottom skins are rusted,just the skin.I can`t see replacing those with repros and good used doors are tough to find or ship.It`s alot of work putting the guts into a door,too.The plan,if I kept it,was to put new bottom skins on.I may do the inner bottoms just to eliminate the speaker holes.But,only if I see rust getting into that part.Gotta put speakers somewhere.

Orange · 07-31-2007, 07:48 AM

Nice work man!

DLB

68C15 · 07-31-2007, 08:10 AM

my Dad would have been very pleased with your work. he once fixed a rolled 65 C10. and didnt use any patch panels at all.

07-30-2007, 10:54 PM	#1
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	i did whats they said couldnt be done and no i didnt truck a load of coors, but what i did do was fix the dent in the front of my fender when everybody i told said to just get a new instead of messing with it, but i think it came out pretty damn good myself and once i get a leading kit itll be nice and smooth, thepart thats supposed to flat where the grill sits against was actually pushed in a bout a half inch but like i always say - primer spots better than a dent Attached Images __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-30-2007, 10:58 PM	#2
Bob 68327 72 Chevelle Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton , Iowa Posts: 2,052	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done Looks Good to me!!!! I say fix dents don't buy new!!!! But , I'm a sheetmetal worker by trade and orig. fit better!!!! __________________ I Have The Right To Remain Silent,But Lack The Ability 1972 Chevelle ... Mine 2006 Trailblazer... Hers 2002 Buick century ... Kids 2002 K1500 Z-71 EXT CAB ... Daily Driver 2005 Rockwood Roo ... For Camping 1974 Harley-Davidson XLH Sportster 84'' stroker

07-30-2007, 10:58 PM	#3
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done now with it back on the truck and in primer glory Attached Images __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME

07-30-2007, 10:59 PM	#4
GREASEMONKEY72 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Bakersfield,CA Posts: 7,893	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done at a cruise in and with the hood back on Attached Images __________________ -steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME Last edited by GREASEMONKEY72; 07-30-2007 at 11:05 PM.

07-30-2007, 10:59 PM	#5
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done Wow! That's really impressive work! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

07-30-2007, 11:00 PM	#6
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07-30-2007, 11:01 PM	#7
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07-30-2007, 11:05 PM	#8
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07-30-2007, 11:09 PM	#11
MisterE72 Keep Your Nose Clean Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: California Posts: 496	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done Thats pretty darn good work. I've seen leading done on American Hot Rod. They don't appear to wear much along the lines of fume or chemical protection. Is lead not toxic or are the AHR folks braking some OSHA rule on national television?

07-30-2007, 11:23 PM	#14
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done looks great good job when can i stop by and get some pointers

07-31-2007, 12:31 AM	#19
lofly'a Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Alexandria, LA 71301 Posts: 1,451	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done hey greasemonkey, thats a pretty good copy of the traders project 72 in those pics..............or could it be the original. dam nice body work by the way. __________________ -02 avalanche (daily driver) -66 gto ragtop 389/400 (garage queen, hand-me-down from dad) -72 Tribute Trans Am (6.0LS/T56 6-speed) in progress -2003 YUKON (Wife's) -71 gmc swb fleet (current project, gonna shave everything, bags, stuff w/ 20's, gen III powertrain) -48 3100 SWB - 12/31/23 LONG TERM Project

07-31-2007, 12:59 AM	#20
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07-31-2007, 02:12 AM	#21
Aarons72s Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: oklahoma Posts: 10,669	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done Great job steven!

07-31-2007, 05:39 AM	#22
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done Very good job. That's the fun of metal, just bang till it works __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-31-2007, 07:00 AM	#23
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done I hear guys say toss parts and buy new all the time.Like there`s only two considerations:time vs money.That may be true on newer body work.But,on older stuff like this I say bull!All we hear is how this fender doesn`t fit or the new stuff dents easy(let`s see how quick it rusts).We see bondo going on brand new sheetmetal to get it straight.So,I have a pair of`67 fenders from a clip I bought,original paint.I was going to toss them because the passenger one has the cup rot from the battery and the driver`s has a verticle dent above the wheel arch to the rear.But,after trying to find two decent used fenders that the rest of the world doesn`t want ahaead of me and avoiding new metal as long as I can....they`re gettin`fixed and bolted-up. The same on my`72 CheyenneSuper...the door bottom skins are rusted,just the skin.I can`t see replacing those with repros and good used doors are tough to find or ship.It`s alot of work putting the guts into a door,too.The plan,if I kept it,was to put new bottom skins on.I may do the inner bottoms just to eliminate the speaker holes.But,only if I see rust getting into that part.Gotta put speakers somewhere. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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07-31-2007, 07:48 AM	#24
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done Nice work man! DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

07-31-2007, 08:10 AM	#25
68C15 blood type; Retumbo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: next to my reloading bench Posts: 10,269	Re: i did whats they said couldnt be done my Dad would have been very pleased with your work. he once fixed a rolled 65 C10. and didnt use any patch panels at all.

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