1949-50 3100

[Kabwe]

Originally Posted by dwcsr

The owner came to look at the truck today before it goes off to the blaster and he was under the impression that it had been a frame off restoration that he paid 16K for 8 years ago. He was very surprised that the frame looked like it did and all the rot through in the cab. I had to tell him it wasn't a frame off or even a bed off restoration. Not a happy camper....

Man I know he was steaming, but you will get it together for him.

[dwcsr]

I appreciate the compliments guys,

xpickup
That saw is great , The only issue is that if you have the blade partway down when you slide metal in the clamp and it hits the blade it will chip the carbide and start knocking teeth off oe chipping them with every cut. I need to get this blade repaired and have a spare. But other than that I don't know how I ever did it with an abrasive blade. Like you say sparks everywhere, dirt flying and stink plus a mediocre cut.

rgunlock
The hinges idea came from when I was a jeweler and we made all our hinges from tube and pin. As long as you have room for a tight pivot they work nicely. Just remember you weld the top of one and the bottom of the other, not the top of each, or the top and bottom of each,,,done that more than once and wondered why the jewelry box wouldn't open. The floor locks I bought online. Foot operated, one for each end. I'll show a picture when I get them in and on.

Kabwe
From what I hear the guy was upset but sees we are really doing a frame off and has seen what has to be done. I'm told he's excited about us doing it for him so that's a good thing.

[dwcsr]

Got some news from the blaster today, none of it good. From what he said the patch job we thought was roofing tar and undercoating was actually Rhino lining and hes having a heck of a time getting it off without warping the panels. Its everywhere, frame, fenders, Wheel houses, under the cab. The right door was half bondo, the bed sides had holes in them from rust and rot through that was bondo'd up. I am so glad I didn't try to do that job in house, what a mess that must be making at his shop, of course he did adjust his blasting price accordingly, we are at $1800 now and I think I'm glad to pay it from what I hear. I'll post pictures Wednesday of what it looks like blasted clean.