1957 Chevy truck re-rebuild

[dug224]

Thanks for taking the time to explain what you are doing on the paint. It really helps. Great project. dug

[Stepside Jim]

Originally Posted by dug224

Thanks for taking the time to explain what you are doing on the paint. It really helps. Great project. dug

Thanks for mentioning it. I'll keep on explaining as I post pictures.

Speaking of posting pictures, I just spent 3 hours downloading a new browser so I can get back to using Photobucket.

This is a test run, so here goes.

Still working on the block sanding, I've got 180 grit wrapped around 3 paint sticks taped together. Got a sponge to keep the area wet, and the dog supervising. The idea is to follow the contour of the fender trying to knock down any high spots.

[Stepside Jim]

Well, still sanding........One time consuming project is getting the door jams smoothed. I've pretty well filled and smoothed the spot welds and the overlapping metal panels.

Nothing like a clean rag and a spray of auto detailer to clean the door jams later.

[fat56]

Looking really nice. Im just about to attach this on my truck, not looking forward to it but it sure does clean the door jams up alot.

[Stepside Jim]

Originally Posted by fat56

Looking really nice. Im just about to attach this on my truck, not looking forward to it but it sure does clean the door jams up alot.

Hey fat56, half way around the world, aint this something. I've run a build thread on a different forum on a different truck. An other fello from your area and I joked on how many of my neighbors have no clue of what's in my shop, yet people all around the world get a close up view.

Thanks for checking too. Jim

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by Stepside Jim

Well, still sanding........One time consuming project is getting the door jams smoothed. I've pretty well filled and smoothed the spot welds and the overlapping metal panels.

Nothing like a clean rag and a spray of auto detailer to clean the door jams later.

How did you do this? Filler, grinding, welding? Can you let us know in detail if possible?

[Stepside Jim]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

How did you do this? Filler, grinding, welding? Can you let us know in detail if possible?

Mainly just filler. A couple spots of the overlaping metal had to be ground back for a flush fit before filling.

I haven't had any problems doing this before and looks nice when done. If anyone has had issues in the past please let us know.

Does require alot of finger sanding, sounds strange but Walmart strong strip bandaids on my finger tips really help. Gotta remember, I've finger sanded every runner on the foot steps and every ridge on the firewall also.

Thanks for checking in. Jim