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Rods57 · 04-30-2011, 12:57 AM

OHHH new toys are always fun. I tried tig and did some aluminum tubing, it was great for the first two inch's, then it blew up in my face and it was UGLY. fun though...

jjjmm56 · 04-30-2011, 08:53 AM

Showoff you called me a showoff!! I don't show my tool off to everyone!

Kabwe · 04-30-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hotrod1

NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the world of TIG. Whole different creature. I'll bet that you are already good at it.

Yes it is a whole different creature, but a beautiful one. Once you've tig welded you are hooked I've been wanting a tig for years.

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Originally Posted by Rods57

OHHH new toys are always fun. I tried tig and did some aluminum tubing, it was great for the first two inch's, then it blew up in my face and it was UGLY. fun though...

I'm like a kid a xmas. I'm just waiting on my new cylinder for gas and man its on.lol

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Originally Posted by jjjmm56

Showoff you called me a showoff!! I don't show my tool off to everyone!

LOL new tools don't compare to you driving and showing off your truck, cut me some slack and let me be happy about something.lol

Kim57 · 04-30-2011, 10:12 AM

That is really cool.
Kim

Kabwe · 04-30-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

That is really cool.
Kim

Thanks Kim and yeah its really cool. I never owned anything with the blue label before so I guess I'm moving up in the world, even if it is their entry level tig. I wanted to get the inverter tig a step up, but my wife would kill me.

yukon ratrod · 05-01-2011, 11:49 AM

nice new toy!!! I have a tig that my father bought because he was going to build an airplane, but come to the conclusion he would rather be flying then building a plane so hes never used it, and bought a super cub on floats instead. Ive wanted to drag it out, but truth is Im burned in on the mig and cant seem to take the time to learn to master the tig right now. kabwe I went and checked on my 57 and the box of the truck was right full of water from the tarp. was thinking pool party, but to much ice in it. lol. should have grabbed a pict i guess. but Im sure wanting to spend some time on it, but restoring a 72 road runner for a customer so no real time to play.

Kabwe · 05-02-2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by yukon ratrod

nice new toy!!! I have a tig that my father bought because he was going to build an airplane, but come to the conclusion he would rather be flying then building a plane so hes never used it, and bought a super cub on floats instead. Ive wanted to drag it out, but truth is Im burned in on the mig and cant seem to take the time to learn to master the tig right now. kabwe I went and checked on my 57 and the box of the truck was right full of water from the tarp. was thinking pool party, but to much ice in it. lol. should have grabbed a pict i guess. but Im sure wanting to spend some time on it, but restoring a 72 road runner for a customer so no real time to play.

Yeah Yukon its really nice having new toys. I have not been able to play with it, I just order a cylinder and I have to get it filled with argon then its on.lol A friend taught me how to use a tig and man once you tig you have to have one. I've been wanting one for a while, but they are expensive. I just broke down and went for it. I can't wait to crank that baby up and start using it.

**JML55** · 05-02-2011, 08:39 PM

Good for you man, sometime you just have to go for it.

Kim57 · 05-03-2011, 04:22 PM

Nice fix Kabwe.
I plan on doing mine also when I get back on it.
Kim

**oldman3** · 05-03-2011, 05:03 PM

Nice repair, yeah I think all the old farmers stuffed everything in there, then when it got wet, rust.

Kabwe · 05-03-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Nice fix Kabwe.
I plan on doing mine also when I get back on it.
Kim

Thank you Kim57. Man I'm plan on getting some serious work done on the truck soon, I tired of looking at it sitting there wasting away. BTW are you going to Brothers Truck Show this year?

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Nice repair, yeah I think all the old farmers stuffed everything in there, then when it got wet, rust.

Yeah man I can see that area being used as storage.lol

Kim57 · 05-03-2011, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Thank you Kim57. Man I'm plan on getting some serious work done on the truck soon, I tired of looking at it sitting there wasting away. BTW are you going to Brothers Truck Show this year?

Yeah man I can see that area being used as storage.lol

I'll be at the show and look forward to seeing you and the other guys there.
Kim

Barney Rubble · 05-04-2011, 12:08 AM

Kabwe, inspirational stuff mate! Love how this is all laid out for us to see.
Very tempting to want to fast forward to the end result though.
Keep up the great work.
Barney

jjjmm56 · 05-04-2011, 07:49 AM

Hey Kabwe : Looking good as allways. If your looking for some more things you can practice on with the new welder, shave those bumps on the floor were the gas tank mounted. These things raise hell when building a back peice and when fitting carpet.

Kabwe · 05-04-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Barney Rubble

Kabwe, inspirational stuff mate! Love how this is all laid out for us to see.
Very tempting to want to fast forward to the end result though.
Keep up the great work.
Barney

Thanks man for stopping by and checking it out. I'm glad you find it interesting.

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Originally Posted by jjjmm56

Hey Kabwe : Looking good as allways. If your looking for some more things you can practice on with the new welder, shave those bumps on the floor were the gas tank mounted. These things raise hell when building a back peice and when fitting carpet.

Oh so now you are looking for things for me to do huh? See that's just like someone that has their truck on the road.lol

jjjmm56 · 05-04-2011, 04:45 PM

I hate to say it but I'm one of those guys that won't take it out unless it's finished. Because once I'm driving it I'll lose intrest and not finish it. I hope to get the bed finished this weekend. The seats will go in to be covered next week. AND then I'm done. I then will be building a frame for a 36 Ford, Doing a s10 swap on two 53 chevys, and am trying to work out a deal on a Shelby Cobra kit car a buddy has had for around 5 yrs that he lost intrest in.

Kim57 · 05-17-2011, 06:06 PM

Kabwe
When you did the sectioning on your hood how did you handle the inside bracing?
Did you remove it and then re-install or did you just cut it all at the same time?
The cross piece on mine in the front is only attached at the sides and loose in the middle.
I'm trying to work up the nerve to do mine and was curios on that part.
Thanks
Kim

Kabwe · 05-17-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Kabwe
When you did the sectioning on your hood how did you handle the inside bracing?
Did you remove it and then re-install or did you just cut it all at the same time?
The cross piece on mine in the front is only attached at the sides and loose in the middle.
I'm trying to work up the nerve to do mine and was curios on that part.
Thanks
Kim

I removed all the bracing before I sectioned it. Once I sectioned it and done all my hammer and dolly work, I then had to section the bracing. You don't have to worry about that rear brace it will allow the hood to be lowered to the front.
Here is a pic of when I finished the section and with the brace removed.

This is the only pic of have on my computer of the under the hood bracing. The brace running the across was sectioned on both sides (weld are already metal finished in this pic) and the hood latch brace was section and you can still see the welds.

I hope this helps.

VDOG · 05-17-2011, 07:41 PM

Thats one right nice new toy you got yourself there Mr Kabwe.

Dont worry, im just check out the progress on your ride. Not trying to put you to work,.....this time.

Kabwe · 05-17-2011, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VDOG

Thats one right nice new toy you got yourself there Mr Kabwe.

Dont worry, im just check out the progress on your ride. Not trying to put you to work,.....this time.

Trouble maker that's all you are.

VDOG · 05-17-2011, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

Trouble maker that's all you are.

Yea you know me.

Kim57 · 05-18-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kabwe

I removed all the bracing before I sectioned it. Once I sectioned it and done all my hammer and dolly work, I then had to section the bracing. You don't have to worry about that rear brace it will allow the hood to be lowered to the front.
Here is a pic of when I finished the section and with the brace removed.

This is the only pic of have on my computer of the under the hood bracing. The brace running the across was sectioned on both sides (weld are already metal finished in this pic) and the hood latch brace was section and you can still see the welds.

I hope this helps.

Thanks Kabwe, that's what I needed to know.
Kim

Rods57 · 05-17-2011, 11:38 PM

Hey kabwe, on the front fender extension of you truck, does the grill bolt to the tabs in your pictures? I had a 57 and a 55 but didn't know which one the 55 grill will fit and i dont have one to hold up to it.

Kabwe · 05-18-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Rods57

Hey kabwe, on the front fender extension of you truck, does the grill bolt to the tabs in your pictures? I had a 57 and a 55 but didn't know which one the 55 grill will fit and i dont have one to hold up to it.

That one is a 57 and also have a 55-56 I just used the first one I could grab for mock up.

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Originally Posted by Kim57

Thanks Kabwe, that's what I needed to know.
Kim

No problem Kim.

Kim57 · 05-18-2011, 02:25 PM

Kabwe
Where did you get the tilt unit for your truck?
Brothers has one that's in the $350 range and Autoloc has one that's around $250.
Not sure if the brothers one is worth the extra expense.
How hard do you think it would be to make your own?
Kim

04-30-2011, 12:57 AM	#1
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build OHHH new toys are always fun. I tried tig and did some aluminum tubing, it was great for the first two inch's, then it blew up in my face and it was UGLY. fun though...

04-30-2011, 08:53 AM	#2
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Showoff you called me a showoff!! I don't show my tool off to everyone!

04-30-2011, 10:12 AM	#4
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build That is really cool. Kim

05-01-2011, 11:49 AM	#6
yukon ratrod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Whitehorse Yukon Posts: 321	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build nice new toy!!! I have a tig that my father bought because he was going to build an airplane, but come to the conclusion he would rather be flying then building a plane so hes never used it, and bought a super cub on floats instead. Ive wanted to drag it out, but truth is Im burned in on the mig and cant seem to take the time to learn to master the tig right now. kabwe I went and checked on my 57 and the box of the truck was right full of water from the tarp. was thinking pool party, but to much ice in it. lol. should have grabbed a pict i guess. but Im sure wanting to spend some time on it, but restoring a 72 road runner for a customer so no real time to play. __________________ 1972 C-10 "Shorty" Project 1957 Chevy Pickup Build

05-02-2011, 08:39 PM	#8
JML55 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fannystelle, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 853	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Good for you man, sometime you just have to go for it. __________________ Jean-Marc Lacasse 57 GMC 55 GMC 55 Belair 99 S10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316140 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=806011

05-03-2011, 04:22 PM	#9
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Nice fix Kabwe. I plan on doing mine also when I get back on it. Kim

05-03-2011, 05:03 PM	#10
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Nice repair, yeah I think all the old farmers stuffed everything in there, then when it got wet, rust. __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

05-04-2011, 12:08 AM	#13
Barney Rubble Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 120	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Kabwe, inspirational stuff mate! Love how this is all laid out for us to see. Very tempting to want to fast forward to the end result though. Keep up the great work. Barney

05-04-2011, 07:49 AM	#14
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Hey Kabwe : Looking good as allways. If your looking for some more things you can practice on with the new welder, shave those bumps on the floor were the gas tank mounted. These things raise hell when building a back peice and when fitting carpet.

05-04-2011, 04:45 PM	#16
jjjmm56 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kissimmee Florida Posts: 494	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build I hate to say it but I'm one of those guys that won't take it out unless it's finished. Because once I'm driving it I'll lose intrest and not finish it. I hope to get the bed finished this weekend. The seats will go in to be covered next week. AND then I'm done. I then will be building a frame for a 36 Ford, Doing a s10 swap on two 53 chevys, and am trying to work out a deal on a Shelby Cobra kit car a buddy has had for around 5 yrs that he lost intrest in.

05-17-2011, 06:06 PM	#17
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Kabwe When you did the sectioning on your hood how did you handle the inside bracing? Did you remove it and then re-install or did you just cut it all at the same time? The cross piece on mine in the front is only attached at the sides and loose in the middle. I'm trying to work up the nerve to do mine and was curios on that part. Thanks Kim

05-17-2011, 07:41 PM	#19
VDOG Grand PooBaa Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: LA, CA Posts: 5,302	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Thats one right nice new toy you got yourself there Mr Kabwe. Dont worry, im just check out the progress on your ride. Not trying to put you to work,.....this time.

05-17-2011, 11:38 PM	#23
Rods57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 610	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Hey kabwe, on the front fender extension of you truck, does the grill bolt to the tabs in your pictures? I had a 57 and a 55 but didn't know which one the 55 grill will fit and i dont have one to hold up to it. Attached Images

05-18-2011, 02:25 PM	#25
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: Kabwe's aka Bam's build Kabwe Where did you get the tilt unit for your truck? Brothers has one that's in the $350 range and Autoloc has one that's around $250. Not sure if the brothers one is worth the extra expense. How hard do you think it would be to make your own? Kim



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