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Old 09-10-2011, 10:25 AM   #1
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Re: Farmers big block

what does your blaster use for sand? Plastic bead, walnut? I know black beauty is to ruff for soft sheet metal, don't ask me how i know either. lol
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Old 09-11-2011, 09:20 AM   #2
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The only thing I know about the sand blasting sand is it,s green
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Old 09-12-2011, 01:11 AM   #3
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Are you saying the surface finish is rough, or did the blaster warp your sheet metal? I prefer a slightly rough surface finish. That is known as a mechanical etch. It gives the primer a very good surface to grip to.

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what does your blaster use for sand? Plastic bead, walnut? I know black beauty is to ruff for soft sheet metal, don't ask me how i know either. lol
That could be nickel slag, it is a green color.

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Old 09-11-2011, 11:25 AM   #4
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Did they change the blocks in the later years on BBC's? I notice some fit right in but to get mine back I had to cut the firewall and make it a bit bigger. Mine is an 89 year model. Yes I used short valve covers. Acually the same ones he has..
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Old 09-12-2011, 01:06 AM   #5
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Gen IV, V nad VI BBC's are all the same physical size. The only difference that I can think of is if you have a tall deck truck block. Those are .400" taller than the passenger car, light truck blocks.

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Did they change the blocks in the later years on BBC's? I notice some fit right in but to get mine back I had to cut the firewall and make it a bit bigger. Mine is an 89 year model. Yes I used short valve covers. Acually the same ones he has..
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Old 11-14-2011, 08:53 PM   #6
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Looking good farmer. I'll bet your getting pumped to get the painted cab back. Good luck.
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Old 11-14-2011, 11:28 PM   #7
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Those turn signal bezels look like new. How did you strip that clear coating off of them that the factory put on them?? I was told that if you strip that off and polish the aluminum that it will turn white and faded within a few weeks of outdoor exsposure. I know eastwood sells a kit for restoring aluminum emblems.
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Old 11-15-2011, 01:25 AM   #8
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PDX I'm counting the day's

As for the turn signal bezels, I used Eazy Off oven cleaner, the yellow can... the blue one doesn't work. You have to apply it a few times and than I used a scotch bright pad on it, then washed it off. Then, I sanded using 500, 1200, and 1500 grit paper. Then, I started polishing. The thing that works great is a power ball chucked in the drill press and mothers mag polish. It polished up pretty quick, then a coat of wax. As for them turning white after being in the weather, if they do, since the coating is removed, I will polish them again. My truck is not going to be a daily driver. So, the exposure to weather is going to be at a minimum. I did the same process on the custom cab trim and emblems.
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Old 11-15-2011, 03:22 PM   #9
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As for the turn signal bezels, I used Eazy Off oven cleaner, the yellow can... the blue one doesn't work. You have to apply it a few times and than I used a scotch bright pad on it, then washed it off. Then, I sanded using 500, 1200, and 1500 grit paper. Then, I started polishing. The thing that works great is a power ball chucked in the drill press and mothers mag polish. It polished up pretty quick, then a coat of wax. As for them turning white after being in the weather, if they do, since the coating is removed, I will polish them again. My truck is not going to be a daily driver. So, the exposure to weather is going to be at a minimum. I did the same process on the custom cab trim and emblems.
Awesome build so far!
I am going to buy the oven cleaner today, but couldn't you respray rattle can clear coat on these parts afterwards to keep them from oxidizing?
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I know my uncle clear coated some polished peices and the next day the clear was peeling off, I guess it being polished the paint has no grip to stick to.
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Old 12-04-2011, 04:58 PM   #11
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This is nice looking build. Great job. I'm going to stay tuned for more!
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Do you know if your heater core is the 9.5" delux/recirculating, it looks about right from your pic.

And what model is your Hobart welder in the background?
I have a Handler 180, and we are getting to know each other now.... LOL
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Old 12-05-2011, 10:24 AM   #13
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Do you know if your heater core is the 9.5" delux/recirculating, it looks about right from your pic.

And what model is your Hobart welder in the background?
I have a Handler 180, and we are getting to know each other now.... LOL
The heater is the deluxe mobel. The welder is a Hobart Handler 140. I have been using a Miller 35 for the last 20 years but it never welded lite gage steel very well this 140 works great I just wish I would of bought it earler.
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The heater is the deluxe mobel. The welder is a Hobart Handler 140. I have been using a Miller 35 for the last 20 years but it never welded lite gage steel very well this 140 works great I just wish I would of bought it earler.
I have just started working with mine, after a frustration session I down loaded the owners manual from online and read that

Of course that helped!! But for welding up holes in body sheet, it still seems to be a bit much with .023 wire, Amps set to #1 and my wire feed set at 25.

I had to turn my gas pressure down at the tank too... I was doing more cutting than welding.

Do you use an auto darkening hood lens too? Being able to see what I am doing especially at the start I have learned is crucial.
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I have the same hobart handler 140 welder. Im using .025 wire in mine I think with the unimix gas. If you need to weld a hole up you can always clamp a scrap peice of aluminum or brass behind it and it will absorb some of the heat and you want blow through the metal, plus it leaves a flat surface on the backside. The weld will not stick to the aluminum or brass.
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I have just started working with mine, after a frustration session I down loaded the owners manual from online and read that

Of course that helped!! But for welding up holes in body sheet, it still seems to be a bit much with .023 wire, Amps set to #1 and my wire feed set at 25.

I had to turn my gas pressure down at the tank too... I was doing more cutting than welding.

Do you use an auto darkening hood lens too? Being able to see what I am doing especially at the start I have learned is crucial.
I have been welding my hole life. In the last five years or so I found it harder to see the weld so I bought a (Quality) Miller auto darkening helment and a magnifying lens insert BAMMO I CAN SEE
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Trim and paint look great! Congrats!
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nice work, trucks coming together great
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Everything looks great.........Good job !!!!!!!!!
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Old 03-17-2012, 02:03 PM   #21
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That is a great looking colour.
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I'm so glad that I'm almost out of painters hell. I've been ready to work on this truck for months. Put the cab on today inter and outer fenders tomorrow.

Thanks for the nice comments.
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Woot !!
Welcome back, and way to kick back into it !!
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That does look very nice

What is the name of that color?
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