Welding update for ol Curt - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ol Curt · 01-04-2009, 06:41 PM

I took some of your advice and clamped a copper piece behind the blow holes and welded them shut. Knowledge is KING!

Also found out it is a good idea to wear some gloves when grinding as grinders bite if you are not careful!!

I'm quite proud to see it go from a piece cut out that looked like this, Name: Files for uploading 001.jpg
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to this... Name: Files for uploading 002.jpg
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Not show quality work, but a start.

But then of course there is the boo

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joe231 · 01-04-2009, 08:01 PM

nice work

**ChiefRocka** · 01-04-2009, 08:52 PM

Good job, practice makes pefect !!

Alan's Classic · 01-04-2009, 09:17 PM

You have come along way. Nice job

ol Curt · 01-05-2009, 01:17 AM

It's not as nice as your workAlan, but thanks for the encouragement!

*LILRED66* · 01-05-2009, 01:48 AM

ol Curt:

Hats off to you for tackling your project head-on. Keep us posted with your progress.

01-04-2009, 06:41 PM	#1
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Welding update for ol Curt I took some of your advice and clamped a copper piece behind the blow holes and welded them shut. Knowledge is KING! Also found out it is a good idea to wear some gloves when grinding as grinders bite if you are not careful!! I'm quite proud to see it go from a piece cut out that looked like this, to this... Not show quality work, but a start. But then of course there is the boo boo

01-04-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Welding update for ol Curt nice work __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

01-04-2009, 08:52 PM	#3
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Welding update for ol Curt Good job, practice makes pefect !! __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

01-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#4
Alan's Classic 1 thing at a time is progress. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground GA Posts: 5,511	Re: Welding update for ol Curt You have come along way. Nice job __________________ Alan Philippians 2:14-16 Alan's Classic Facebook page. North Georgia Group Project 1965 Vitamin C-10 1995 GMC Sierra K1500 The "Wrecker"

01-05-2009, 01:17 AM	#5
ol Curt Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,247	Re: Welding update for ol Curt It's not as nice as your workAlan, but thanks for the encouragement!

01-05-2009, 01:48 AM	#6
LILRED66 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 3,906	Re: Welding update for ol Curt ol Curt: Hats off to you for tackling your project head-on. Keep us posted with your progress.



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