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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
First picture I had already cut out the old rockers prior to media blasting so I could see what was behind everything
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01-03-2015, 10:43 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
next step figuring out where to cut and fitting the lower front door brace with the LMC Truck patch panels
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01-03-2015, 10:45 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Next step cleaning off the inner rocker panel brace from the cab mount and fitting the inner rocker / floor patch panel also from LMC Truck
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01-03-2015, 10:49 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
I chose to leave the rear 10 inches or so of my factory rocker since it was in excellent shape and I like to save all the original metal I can ! I also like to cut a panel where it leaves my weld on a bend to keep it cleaner (in my opinion) after trimming your patch panel lay it over the original panel and mark it off to give you an exact pattern to cut out.
Those clamps are the $8 ones from Harbor Freight and I must say I cant believe I haven't had a set until now, they are Awesome ! |
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01-03-2015, 10:53 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Next panel the lower side kick panel. I did have to modify this panel slightly to get it to line up like I liked, and once i get it welded in solid i will be using a step bit to align all the bolt holes exactly.
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01-03-2015, 10:56 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
That is all at the moment, more to come. I did the drivers side New Years Day and it took me 6 1/2 hours , this side has gone much faster once you figure out what your doing it goes pretty quick. The Harbor Freight clamps give you the perfect welding gap and once it is ground down you have a nice flat butt panel connection, i will post some finished pictures on Monday.
Once again thank you LMC Truck for your support ! |
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01-03-2015, 11:32 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Nice work Mike. Making it look easy!
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01-03-2015, 12:46 PM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Nice repairs Mike...Jim
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01-03-2015, 01:25 PM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Liken' this.....that kind of work is like meditation for me...."frustration" for some....and a good example of why you dont "HAVE TO" use entire patch just because it came that way ....it's not so much original metal as it is the original "FIT"....... and your right .....a little planning ahead and you can minimize the weld pattern that is seen........jim
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
there spotweld drill bits available for when you want to save the metal behind the rusted piece
 it only cuts the top metal leaving enough fles on the bottom one to weld the new piece on it takes a little practice to know how deep to drill but other than that there nice tools to have talking bout tools but not related to sheetmetal ...... i seen this today :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyZEaPQinO0 its expensive but so is a gas rig and its a lot safer too you could basicly do this near a gasleak and nothing would happen unlike when using an open flame , as long as you dont damage the coil it will keep going too ans not run out of gas
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts Last edited by watahyahknow; 01-03-2015 at 03:23 PM. |
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01-03-2015, 06:18 PM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Huh you made it look like a 15 min episode the slosh tubz channel.
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01-03-2015, 06:55 PM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
nice work man... you got it going on.
got a few pass-side fenders to look at. and the wing to return... lets hook up this week, if not tomorrow. |
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01-03-2015, 07:28 PM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
In post #327--how did you know where the factory spot welds were? I doesn't look like they were still visible on the surface.
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when the material is blasted you just see them it might be the lighting doesnt make the dimples show up or they whent a little thick on the primer usually there pretty clear te see
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i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts |
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01-03-2015, 11:30 PM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Metal work is looking great Mike.
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01-04-2015, 11:39 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Very nice progress Mike! Keep it up. I'm hopefully gonna get started on my cab soon.
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Ok well here is the second set of pics.
Metal finished the floor welds. Welded in the LMC Truck side kick panel bottoms bolted the outer bottom of the LMC Truck A pillar back on and welded it in
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Nice build man! I'm following you in Instagram. That sheet metal work is top notch!
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Next up fitting the LMC TRUCK replacement rocker panels.
First since I used the rear of the stock rocker and I wanted to get an exact fit, I cut the rocker a 1/2 inch or so long. Then Layed the rocker over the existing rocker and marked it for an exact cut Cut the rocker and now it is ready for final weld in |
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01-05-2015, 10:48 AM
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Re: Slosh Tubz SEMA 2015 Build "BOOSTED BERTHA"
Next up the front part of the High hump sent all the way from Germany from my friend Patrick Koch , Thank you Patrick !
First step drilling holes around the edge to plug weld Marking the holes on the cab side Grinding off the epoxy so the weld will take Weld it in and smooth off the welds ! |
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