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OrangeCrush1970 · 03-04-2011, 01:30 PM

Very excited...I decided to put Orange under the grinder and replace the cab corners. I got the patch panels from year one, I think they were ok...with a little mud they turned out looking great! Thanks to 72Freak for showing me around the welder, it's not hard to pick up with a little patience. Im not going to go through the process but if anyone has any questions please dont hesitate to ask. I did the rockers first, sometime last year...and I would suggest doing them before the cab corners if you are wanting everything to line up in the end. I did have to replace the driver-side rear cab support as mine was rotted out, this will be easier to work in after you have cut out the old driver-side cab corner and before the new one goes in. *Please disreguard any fluids you see under the truck...I don't know what to say...she leaks!!!

OrangeCrush1970 · 03-04-2011, 01:31 PM

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OrangeCrush1970 · 03-04-2011, 01:33 PM

Passenger Side was cut out as well, I forgot to take pics, but it was the same process as driver side. I actually did the passenger side first...it did get body filler and primer as well.

JasonBird · 03-04-2011, 06:34 PM

nice job!! i have read that when welding with a mig welder on sheet metal that you use the push technique? why is that if that's really what you do? And what were your ball park amp and wire speed settings ? again assuming you used a mig welder...thanks!

scrapmetalart · 03-04-2011, 06:42 PM

i like the little tab to keep them even.

*lakeroadster* · 03-04-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonBird

nice job!! i have read that when welding with a mig welder on sheet metal that you use the push technique? why is that if that's really what you do?

If I may answer: When welding patch panels you really aren't pushing or pulling, you are tack welding. If you push or pull then you are laying down to long of a weld and will warp the panel.

But to answer your question, in general, pushing allows the welder to better observe the molten weld puddle. There are a lot of variables however as to if you should "push" or "pull", such as position of the welds and thickness of materials being joined.

Oh, and your signature is great... thanks for making me laugh! "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue.

OrangeCrush1970 · 03-04-2011, 08:45 PM

I had the welder set on Temp A or the lowest and speed 3 seemed to work well...I was just popping it in and if anything used a circular motion on the tabs where I drilled a hole in the sheet metal. Like lakeroadster said, we are just tack welding this stuff in, i started with quick spot welds about 2 inches apart to keep the heat down...then moved around the metal filling in the gaps with welds. Just keep in mind if you stay in one place too long you'll build up too much heat and warp the sheet metal; that's when things get ugly!

As for the tabs, they may or may not have helped...I think it just depends on how well my patch panels matched up with the sheet metal on the cab. I did cut out my patch panels first, then drew and outline on the existing cab corners, this made for a good match when popping them in.

JasonBird · 03-04-2011, 08:56 PM

cool, thanks for both the answers. yeah, my wife is a crack up...i have an old hood that i think i'll practice on a little bit before i actually try and weld a panel on my truck. i knew that you tacked the panel on all over and to avoid welding in one place to keep the heat buildup down. are like one inch runs acceptable, or is it completely tacked on ? looking good orange crush!!

RCbowtie69 · 03-04-2011, 09:44 PM

nice job,keep up the hard work & pictures coming

OrangeCrush1970 · 09-20-2011, 07:20 PM

Its been a while but since everyone at the garage is getting thier trucks painted I started to get a little paint envy...SO. Some of the trim came off...some got taped...scuffed up the paint and here you go. On of the best back yard paint jobs I think I have seen in a while! Luckily a new friend was at the shop who had some paint knowledge and showed me how to laydown a proper rattle can paint job. After a few days I wet sanded it with an extra fine sanding pad, buffed it with polishing compound and it looks great from 10'...maybe even 5! I buffed through some of the paint to get it to match up with the original and it turned out nice. Orange just keeps getting better...
Paint: 4 cans of Chevrolet Orange Red ENGINE PAINT
Cost: FREE with my Summit Bucks!

72freak · 09-24-2011, 10:23 PM

I see race trucks!

03-04-2011, 01:30 PM	#1
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	New Cab Corners! Very excited...I decided to put Orange under the grinder and replace the cab corners. I got the patch panels from year one, I think they were ok...with a little mud they turned out looking great! Thanks to 72Freak for showing me around the welder, it's not hard to pick up with a little patience. Im not going to go through the process but if anyone has any questions please dont hesitate to ask. I did the rockers first, sometime last year...and I would suggest doing them before the cab corners if you are wanting everything to line up in the end. I did have to replace the driver-side rear cab support as mine was rotted out, this will be easier to work in after you have cut out the old driver-side cab corner and before the new one goes in. Please disreguard any fluids you see under the truck...I don't know what to say...she leaks!!! Attached Images __________________ Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun Last edited by OrangeCrush1970; 03-04-2011 at 01:40 PM.

03-04-2011, 01:31 PM	#2
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: New Cab Corners! more Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

03-04-2011, 01:33 PM	#3
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: New Cab Corners! Passenger Side was cut out as well, I forgot to take pics, but it was the same process as driver side. I actually did the passenger side first...it did get body filler and primer as well. Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun Last edited by OrangeCrush1970; 03-04-2011 at 01:34 PM.

03-04-2011, 06:34 PM	#4
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: New Cab Corners! nice job!! i have read that when welding with a mig welder on sheet metal that you use the push technique? why is that if that's really what you do? And what were your ball park amp and wire speed settings ? again assuming you used a mig welder...thanks! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

03-04-2011, 06:42 PM	#5
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: New Cab Corners! i like the little tab to keep them even. __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

03-04-2011, 08:45 PM	#7
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: New Cab Corners! I had the welder set on Temp A or the lowest and speed 3 seemed to work well...I was just popping it in and if anything used a circular motion on the tabs where I drilled a hole in the sheet metal. Like lakeroadster said, we are just tack welding this stuff in, i started with quick spot welds about 2 inches apart to keep the heat down...then moved around the metal filling in the gaps with welds. Just keep in mind if you stay in one place too long you'll build up too much heat and warp the sheet metal; that's when things get ugly! As for the tabs, they may or may not have helped...I think it just depends on how well my patch panels matched up with the sheet metal on the cab. I did cut out my patch panels first, then drew and outline on the existing cab corners, this made for a good match when popping them in. __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

03-04-2011, 08:56 PM	#8
JasonBird '67 C-10 LWB Driver Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Andover, Kansas Posts: 380	Re: New Cab Corners! cool, thanks for both the answers. yeah, my wife is a crack up...i have an old hood that i think i'll practice on a little bit before i actually try and weld a panel on my truck. i knew that you tacked the panel on all over and to avoid welding in one place to keep the heat buildup down. are like one inch runs acceptable, or is it completely tacked on ? looking good orange crush!! __________________ '67 C-10 LWB - My Build Thread '67 C-20 LWB - My Donor/ Parts truck - SOLD! '92 GMC SAFARI VAN - My Parts Go Getter '06 KIA SPORTAGE EX - My Commuter "All of this crap better make a truck!" - my wife Sue. Proud U.S.M.C. Dad!

03-04-2011, 09:44 PM	#9
RCbowtie69 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Thomasville, NC Posts: 1,877	Re: New Cab Corners! nice job,keep up the hard work & pictures coming

09-20-2011, 07:20 PM	#10
OrangeCrush1970 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smyrna, GA Posts: 709	Re: New Cab Corners! Its been a while but since everyone at the garage is getting thier trucks painted I started to get a little paint envy...SO. Some of the trim came off...some got taped...scuffed up the paint and here you go. On of the best back yard paint jobs I think I have seen in a while! Luckily a new friend was at the shop who had some paint knowledge and showed me how to laydown a proper rattle can paint job. After a few days I wet sanded it with an extra fine sanding pad, buffed it with polishing compound and it looks great from 10'...maybe even 5! I buffed through some of the paint to get it to match up with the original and it turned out nice. Orange just keeps getting better... Paint: 4 cans of Chevrolet Orange Red ENGINE PAINT Cost: FREE with my Summit Bucks! Attached Images __________________ *Rottenwood Garage* 1970...71...72 C1500 aka Orange aka Sideshow Bob 540 BB Straub Roller Cam, AFR Magnums, XP 950, TKO 600 2 Tons of Fun

09-24-2011, 10:23 PM	#11
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: New Cab Corners! I see race trucks! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!



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