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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Keith, we all have faith in you, as I can tell your dad and wife do. We know you'll get it done. Now you just need to convince yourself that you can do it. You've done a good job so far, so I don't see any reason you wouldn't be able to complete the job, except your own negativity.
![]() I'll suggest one more thing. Get close to where you think you need to be, then assemble the truck and go over it one last time to make sure your body lines line up and your panels fit well. I've seen a few projects where the doors were finished off the body of a car, and one of them didn't line up. The gaps looked great but the lines were off at the front of the door. The earlier you're able to catch this, the less work you'll have to fix it. Thankfully I learned from someone else's mistake, and you can too.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Well there's another setback on the cab
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
At least that's a cake walk to fix, it's a blip, in a month you won't even remember you had to fix it, don't sweat the small stuff, it's old it's going to have issues
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Take a break to clear your head, but come back to it. Think about the end result and how proud you will be to have done it yourself. Just remember, these trucks are rust prone, and it doesn't look like yours is that bad. I know it's frustrating, but you know it could be a whole lot worse. Keep pushing and you'll get it done. Don't give up.
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You are so close now. And i know all about it stressing you out.I have 2 trucks that drive me nuts. But i know,one day it will all be worth it. As said,just step back for a little bit.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Know the feeling of disgust. But hey it's a marathon and your well past halfway. Come look at the rust on my truck and you'll instantly feel better.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Keep at it Keith, I know the feeling. It took me a month just to figure out my fuel problem, plus the money I through away at parts I didn't need. Hang in there buddy.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Hey Keith do you have a stud welder gun or know anyone with one, because you can fix 99% of those holes with it.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Thanks guys, I'm still working on the old girl, I guess I just can't stay away. I had no intentions on working on it this weekend but then I found myself in the garage on Saturday sanding away at the back of the cab. I worked on it for 2 days filling and sanding and now it's really close to primer except for those two obvious areas that need to be fixed. My father came over today and when I showed him the newest rust spot he shook his head and was like "you've got to be kidding me".
It's just frustrating cause after all these years of working on the cab and thinking you have everything fixed something like this pops up and slaps you in the face. But we will move forward, my father already started making some patch pieces, we figured the best thing to do is cut the rot out and weld new metal in. I promise you guys I'm not going to give up on her, I have way to much time and money invested to do that. Plus my wife told me she will divorce me if I sell the truck, so it's not going anywhere ![]()
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
I do have a stud welder but we decided to just cut the old rusty thin metal out and weld new metal in. My father got to work on making some patch pieces, now I just need to get my brother to come over with and weld them up for me and I'll be back in business.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
good to hear your wife is pulling for you as well. keep pushin brother...
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Keith-
Just keep pushing forward! The pay-off WILL come and it will be worth it!!! I think you should be extremely proud of how far you've come and the work you have done. These kind of things happen. Be grateful you caught it now. One small step back. No big deal!!! ![]() Nate
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Better to find the rust now then after its painted. Keep up the good work
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Thanks Eric, it wasn't something I was expecting to find. It definitely surprised me but we'll get it fixed.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Got some epoxy on the back of the cab. Didn't want any of the exposed metal to rust around the bodywork and create even more issues. I'm pretty happy with how the back of the cab turned out, a couple rounds of slicksand and I should be good. The areas I left unpainted I still have to cut out and fix.
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Good call shooting that in primer. Looks 100% better and will motivate you to fix them little holes. Keep on rockin'!
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Looking good Keith just a little at a time!!
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Keep it up. I feel like I just keep hitting walls too.
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Finally had time to catch up the other day. Don't let the minor things bother you. Just keep plugging away and if you get burnt out just take a break or work on something else. Can't wait to see this thing in red
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Thanks Kyle, major respect to you for doing this paint and bodywork everyday for a living. This has definitely been the hardest part of my build for me. It I had the cash I would have sent this truck to you a long time ago ![]() Yeah Mike I feel you, every time I take a step forward something pops up and I take a step back again. Thanks, I can't wait to see some paint on it either cause that means I'm done with the bodywork. I'm just hoping no more rust creeps out on me but I know with my luck as soon as I paint it something will show up.
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You've been killing it. I wish I had the patience and ability you've shown. Keep it up and you'll be painting it in no time
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Keep at it man! You hit 100 pages! Can't stop now!
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
i know its frustrating brother.. but keep your head up...
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Re: Project "What was I Thinking" 68 SWB
Hey Keith hows it going, did you get any repair work done on the back of the cab this weekend?
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