1964 Suburban Pics

[McMurphy]

Hey there Pro,
You seemed kinda nervous doing this patching .... if you were then that is how I am every time I cut and weld something.
Looks good from here though !!

Keep us posted, want to see how you finish this up, and what you move on to next!

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by McMurphy

Hey there Pro,
You seemed kinda nervous doing this patching .... if you were then that is how I am every time I cut and weld something.
Looks good from here though !!

Keep us posted, want to see how you finish this up, and what you move on to next!

not nervous about the patches, just the result!!! I wasn't sure if I was opening a can of worms when I got in there. Turns out it's not too bad. Using the entire piece would be easier; I had to trim the drip edge to transition evenly.

I will hit these pieces and then primer the roof and windshield area...then I havent decided.

[McMurphy]

I am with you on doing the whole part, I am surprised you didnt throw a 2x6 or two across your fenders as a scaffolding and just do it... ??

But before I start critiquing other peoples work, I better get out of my bath robe and get some work done on my own !! LOL

Still looks good man !

[daverod]

Did'nt look all that bad. Good for another 40 years. I'll be doing mine some day. BTW its easy to mess up your glass with a welder or a grinder. It doesn't like hot stuff.

[hemifalcon]

Protrash... Thanks a bunch for getting those pictures up. I'll be doing the exact same repair--and I'll also do photos as I have the sincere pleasure of replacing the whole thing.. Buuuuuttttt--mine will come from the '65 Truck cab that I dissected. So, it should be fun taking the area apart twice.. One thing I was considering aside from welding the end seams--was welding the entire top rain gutter edge. I know that is how water had gotten inside of mine as that part is separating allowing water to get in. Right now--this is only a consideration--don't know if I'll do it yet..

[daverod]

Since your all set up why not just weld the end gaps shut.

[protrash64]

Originally Posted by hemifalcon

Protrash... Thanks a bunch for getting those pictures up. I'll be doing the exact same repair--and I'll also do photos as I have the sincere pleasure of replacing the whole thing.. Buuuuuttttt--mine will come from the '65 Truck cab that I dissected. So, it should be fun taking the area apart twice.. One thing I was considering aside from welding the end seams--was welding the entire top rain gutter edge. I know that is how water had gotten inside of mine as that part is separating allowing water to get in. Right now--this is only a consideration--don't know if I'll do it yet..

If you're taking the piece out, you mite just sawzall straight down the gap and then clean the tab off the back later(on the donor panel). Welding that rusted metal is going to be a real bear. As the seam sealer gets old in the gutter it lets in the water and gets in everywhere; it happens on all these trucks. I'm planning on adding fiberglass under the seam sealer. It's water proof and recommended for boats. There is also no good drain in there and the water must puddle up against the seam and eats its way down thru.

Originally Posted by daverod

Since your all set up why not just weld the end gaps shut.

I'm considering this, Dave. I was almost out of gas and needed to get the pieces done. Next weekend I'll get more gas and be able to make some filler pieces so the gap is easy to bridge. I could do it with fiberglass easily!!
I've had some stuck on my garage floor for 5 years now!!

[daverod]

Could weld it easier. Then do your hood and your bed.Then get more gas.

[piratexpress1369a]

any updates

[hemifalcon]

Protrash--where'd ya go?? You hibernating still?? (you're in arizonahhh--you have no excuse!!)

[QBA]

^^
i second that.......