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Ta2Don · 06-24-2013, 10:18 AM

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Good to see some kick back time! We also have the same rubber duck for the chlorine.

Nothing like brown bottles in the pool when its almost 100 degrees.

Amen!

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Ta2Don · 06-24-2013, 10:24 AM

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Small update, finished the fender patch welding... Got the inner support tacked in... Now begins the million hours of grinding.

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Ta2Don · 06-24-2013, 10:26 AM

Here are the pics... Too much coffee or not enough...

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Ta2Don · 06-24-2013, 10:34 AM

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Here is the other one... Maybe

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da_bears_da1 · 06-24-2013, 10:37 AM

Looks good! Before you know it, the welds will be ground smooth.

Jmorales3181 · 06-24-2013, 03:08 PM

Patch Is looking good man! And relaxing in the pool sounds like a great idea. Went to the beach yesterday myself

I also finally picked out a good pick. Ill email you tonight. Thanks in advance !!

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Ta2Don · 06-24-2013, 06:07 PM

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Patch Is looking good man! And relaxing in the pool sounds like a great idea. Went to the beach yesterday myself

I also finally picked out a good pick. Ill email you tonight. Thanks in advance !!

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Thanks JMo, looking for the email later...

Ta2Don · 06-30-2013, 08:51 AM

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Happy 4th to Everyone out here...

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jcramsey · 06-30-2013, 03:48 PM

Looking good Don! How did you like using the welding panel clamps? Looks like they worked pretty good.

Grill looks great too!

Happy 4th brother!

Jeremy
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Ta2Don · 06-30-2013, 03:55 PM

Really like those butt clamps, held that panel in place perfectly... Thanks for the encouraging words.
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Bomp · 06-30-2013, 04:22 PM

After you climb out of the Executive Meeting Pool and dry yourself off.
Hammer down on that their patch and work it like a rock star.

We need fender pics

Happy Fourth to you and your family

Ta2Don · 06-30-2013, 04:53 PM

Gotta get to HF this comimg Wednesday to purchase angle grinder so I can get on the final grind...

After another session thos afternoon I will be using my cut-off tool to take down the welds a bit in preparation for the new angle grinder...

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1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-30-2013, 05:40 PM

Nice progress Bud!!

Ta2Don · 06-30-2013, 06:15 PM

Thanx Brother! Have a Happy 4th!

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1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-30-2013, 06:24 PM

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Thanx Brother! Have a Happy 4th!

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Will do!

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Ta2Don · 06-30-2013, 09:38 PM

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Started my million hours of Grinding...

Started with my cutoff wheel to get the top layer knocked down...

This first round of grinding revealed a few areas that will require some additional welding...

Gonna have to invest in a bigger gas bottle, to small one just isn't lasting...

Will be visiting HF to get angle grinder this week so I can do some finish work.

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da_bears_da1 · 07-01-2013, 08:48 AM

Lookin good! I can't remember a weld where I did not have to hit again after grinding,

just part of the process. Glad to see it's moving along!

Ta2Don · 07-04-2013, 12:01 AM

Finally made it to HF!!!

Picked up some new toys, er... tools.

Let the grinding commence

Will be making my own brand of sparks on the 4th

grinding and welding and grinding...

Have a Happy 4th all you guyz and gurlz in trucktopia...

Bomp · 07-04-2013, 12:08 AM

Right on

Love that New Tool smell.
Good grinding on ya brother. Happy 4th
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da_bears_da1 · 07-04-2013, 09:45 AM

Excellent! Looking forward to seeing the fender. Happy 4th!
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Ta2Don · 07-05-2013, 12:10 AM

A productive 4th for me...
Got the Oil changed in my wife's DD and my Daughter's car...

Installed a '95 Chrome Grille in my '90 Silverado DD, the grille was a straight across trade with a friend who had it on his '91. He wanted a period correct grille he could paint and add billet inserts, so it worked out for us both

Replaced the broken drive belt on the riding lawn mower...

After all that, it was on to the Grind, Weld, Grind...Repeat process

Here are a few progress pics... Some welds after the initial grind session, Me in action with the new Toy, er... Tool! And after the last grind session today...

Going to do repeat of today this weekend, hopefully for the last time, then onto other areas that need attention...

Just a small bit of progress, but progress nonetheless!!!

Jmorales3181 · 07-05-2013, 06:18 AM

Hope you enjoyed your 4th buddy! Fender is looking good, can't wait to see it all primed up!

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da_bears_da1 · 07-05-2013, 10:13 AM

Lookin good. Hope you like your new toy! Nice to see welds disappear.
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Ta2Don · 07-05-2013, 11:07 AM

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Hope you enjoyed your 4th buddy! Fender is looking good, can't wait to see it all primed up!

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Thanks JMo for the encouragement, still have some time to invest... This is my first metal repair attempted, so I am taking it slow and learning as I go, the learning part usually is accompanied by a

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Lookin good. Hope you like your new toy! Nice to see welds disappear.
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Thanks Josh, the new toy is fun, albeit this is turning into the weld, grind, repeat circus as I learn through the process...

I need to make a big sign to hang in the shop, that were words of Wisdom imparted by Dr. Bomp... "Slow Down, Think, and Practice, Practice, Practice..."

Congrats to the Daughter on the upcoming Nuptials, and enjoy the Peace that will hopefully follow in the near future.

Jeff La · 07-06-2013, 12:25 PM

Good job on the fender

06-24-2013, 10:24 AM	#252
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Posted via Mobile Device Small update, finished the fender patch welding... Got the inner support tacked in... Now begins the million hours of grinding. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

06-24-2013, 10:26 AM	#253
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Here are the pics... Too much coffee or not enough... Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

06-24-2013, 10:34 AM	#254
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Posted via Mobile Device Here is the other one... Maybe Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

06-24-2013, 10:37 AM	#255
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looks good! Before you know it, the welds will be ground smooth. __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

06-24-2013, 03:08 PM	#256
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Patch Is looking good man! And relaxing in the pool sounds like a great idea. Went to the beach yesterday myself I also finally picked out a good pick. Ill email you tonight. Thanks in advance !! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

06-30-2013, 08:51 AM	#258
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Posted via Mobile Device Happy 4th to Everyone out here... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

06-30-2013, 03:48 PM	#259
jcramsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Marion, NC Posts: 851	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Looking good Don! How did you like using the welding panel clamps? Looks like they worked pretty good. Grill looks great too! Happy 4th brother! Jeremy Posted via Mobile Device __________________ The Egg Hauler The Government Mule

06-30-2013, 03:55 PM	#260
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Really like those butt clamps, held that panel in place perfectly... Thanks for the encouraging words. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

06-30-2013, 04:22 PM	#261
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... After you climb out of the Executive Meeting Pool and dry yourself off. Hammer down on that their patch and work it like a rock star. We need fender pics Happy Fourth to you and your family

06-30-2013, 04:53 PM	#262
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Gotta get to HF this comimg Wednesday to purchase angle grinder so I can get on the final grind... After another session thos afternoon I will be using my cut-off tool to take down the welds a bit in preparation for the new angle grinder... Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

06-30-2013, 05:40 PM	#263
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06-30-2013, 06:15 PM	#264
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Thanx Brother! Have a Happy 4th! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

06-30-2013, 09:38 PM	#266
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Posted via Mobile Device Started my million hours of Grinding... Started with my cutoff wheel to get the top layer knocked down... This first round of grinding revealed a few areas that will require some additional welding... Gonna have to invest in a bigger gas bottle, to small one just isn't lasting... Will be visiting HF to get angle grinder this week so I can do some finish work. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

07-01-2013, 08:48 AM	#267
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Lookin good! I can't remember a weld where I did not have to hit again after grinding, just part of the process. Glad to see it's moving along! __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

07-04-2013, 12:01 AM	#268
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Finally made it to HF!!! Picked up some new toys, er... tools. Let the grinding commence Will be making my own brand of sparks on the 4th grinding and welding and grinding... Have a Happy 4th all you guyz and gurlz in trucktopia... Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD



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07-04-2013, 12:08 AM	#269
Bomp Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: . Posts: 3,104	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Right on Love that New Tool smell. Good grinding on ya brother. Happy 4th Posted via Mobile Device

07-04-2013, 09:45 AM	#270
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Excellent! Looking forward to seeing the fender. Happy 4th! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

07-05-2013, 12:10 AM	#271
Ta2Don Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Searcy, AR Posts: 4,203	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... A productive 4th for me... Got the Oil changed in my wife's DD and my Daughter's car... Installed a '95 Chrome Grille in my '90 Silverado DD, the grille was a straight across trade with a friend who had it on his '91. He wanted a period correct grille he could paint and add billet inserts, so it worked out for us both Replaced the broken drive belt on the riding lawn mower... After all that, it was on to the Grind, Weld, Grind...Repeat process Here are a few progress pics... Some welds after the initial grind session, Me in action with the new Toy, er... Tool! And after the last grind session today... Going to do repeat of today this weekend, hopefully for the last time, then onto other areas that need attention... Just a small bit of progress, but progress nonetheless!!! Attached Images __________________ DON Proverbs 27:17 US Air Force Retarded errr Retired My '65 Stepper Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=533920 My '60 Rusty Patina Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...66#post7402266 My '72 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post7204359 SOLD

07-05-2013, 06:18 AM	#272
Jmorales3181 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Smithfield rhode island Posts: 722	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Hope you enjoyed your 4th buddy! Fender is looking good, can't wait to see it all primed up! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ My frame Layin 63 short bed project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551353

07-05-2013, 10:13 AM	#273
da_bears_da1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Genoa, IL Posts: 387	Re: Donz '65 SWB Stepper Budget Build... Lookin good. Hope you like your new toy! Nice to see welds disappear. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Jeff *Simplify Life!* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=566533

07-06-2013, 12:25 PM	#275
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