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landarts
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rear tail light metal repair
Working on getting a 70 K10 ready to sell and have a few metal repair areas to address. One area was the driver's side rear tail light assembly and back bottom apron were damaged beyond repair. I have over the years purchased a few spare beds to use for parts to repair these beds when needed. The tail light pocket was smashed in and had been worked on previously before I bought the truck from me finding the areas of filler and drilled pull holes. The tail light assembly area has an angled area surrounding the lens. This area was turned in and not visually showing when the light lens was installed.
So the plan of attack was to replace this area as well as the bottom apron in one shot. After some careful measuring and using certain methods of transferring the same cut lines to a good bedside I had, I began to cut everything with a 4.5" grinder. After getting everything cut on both beds tried to put a few welding clamps that I usually use and that was not successful so I moved on to plan B. Pulled out the Cleco pins and got them ready and then thought would it be possible to hang them with some tape. It actually worked and that is the way I went to get a few tacks on the panel. Pict 1- shows how the angled rim was all turned in and not really present Pict 2- shows the other damage on the side, the bottom portion was smashed upward and folded inward Pict 3- shows the part used for replacement
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Here are a few pictures of cutting it out and tacking it on. The last picture shows it welded on and then I went over the part with an Eastwood contour sander and stripped all of the old paint. Now it is time to finish up the metal work and then start working with filler and paint.
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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Location: Pekin, Illinois
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Thats real nice work.
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Great job! I have a similar repair in my future. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Thanks!
No problem, thats why I post to share the knowledge.
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
How do you like that contour tool? Does the metal get hot?
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
It works great and the metal does not heat up. I picked it up used off of Marketplace with 10 different disc for $200. It has been a staple tool in doing metal repair for me. Great tool.
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Saving this thread, I have the same work to do. Too bad this is not sold as a patch panel.
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Location: Moneta, VA USA
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Nice work.
Looks like my truck. I got hit by a girl who went through a red light in March. Really wanted a new bedside but after a long fight, her insurance company refused (Progressive). My body man buddy believes he can fix it, but if it doesn't turn out good enough I may just fix it like you have. I agree and was surprised to learn that they don't make sections. Although factory sheet metal is nice.
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
I'd like to see continued comments and pictures as you finish the body work and paint of this panel.
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Here are the pictures from today. Went over all the welds and found two high spots with a metal straight edge. Knocked those down with a body hammer. Went three rounds of filler and a round of 3m glaze in a few places. Knocked everything down with some Durablocks, an air sanding board, and a DA sander. Wiped it down with grease and wax remover and shoot two coats of TEC primer.
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
This is great. I have admired your work from previous projects. Could you show the filler and glaze supplies and tools you are talking about?
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Nice splice.
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
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The second picture shows the UPOL Gold UP0745 body filler and the 3M white glaze 05095 for filling small imperfections and any small pin holes. These are the products that I use after trying several brands. These work great for me and they are affordable, not saying these are the only ones just what works for me.
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Beautiful work! Which is the “ contouring tool “ that was mentioned? Thanks
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Here is a picture of it. Eastwood sells them.
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
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I now have 3 options. -Have it fixed like I'm planning on. -If I'm not happy with it, put on another bed (I know where there is one). -Or, my 3rd and new idea from landarts, replace the damaged area with a bed section. Updated pictures of your repair look great by the way.
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Turned out real nice great job!
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Hi landarts, any news on painting, and pictures of your methods and materials?
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
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Pict 1- Tailgate getting fixed and prepped for painting. Had some flaking paint areas and on both ends the spot welds needed to be smoothed out a bit Pict 2- The door had an area that was bent inward. I spent several attempts to pull the dent but had no luck so I cut out the damaged area and reworked the metal back into shape and used a shrinking hammer to pull the metal back into shape. Tack welded it back on and worked the rest with a thin layer of filler. Pict 3 More of the door process Pict 4 Door in final stages before painting
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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landarts
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Re: rear tail light metal repair
Here are a few more pictures of the project.
Pict 1 Here is the 70 K10 project truck before I fixed the twisted bumper Pict 2 Factory front bumper was twisted up a little on the passenger side corner, so I decided to try and make a tool to pull the twist out of the bumper with items I had laying around the shop Pict 3 I used an old rebar bender I had for years, a piece of thick metal for a holding tab, and a tow chain that came with one of the trucks I bought Pict 4 Here I am working on pulling the twist out by using the leverage from the rebar bender and the chain Pict 5 Shows the bumper pulled away from the grill and now has the space it needs to look right
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Super Cheyenne aka the "Devil Cowboy" 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 72 K10 Custom 71 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer |
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