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SnS C10 · 12-21-2008, 06:27 PM

i said in my previous post he is doing fine it was just some advice from someone who has done customizing similar to what he has done. didnt realize some of you guys are so sensitive. jrsmith_2010 i thought you were using the bondo to just fill in the empty spots, my bad on that. if practicing on other metal and taking your time means im critizing too much, then sorry for writing anything.

tvblazer78 · 12-21-2008, 07:51 PM

I am just happy that you are working on trucks and not out doing bad things. You know how teens are now. So good job!

Here is a link that has fillers and I know I have seen a pre made box that you can by too. But you can try and make it if you like. Please keep doing what you are doing. Let us know if you need anything..

http://www.*****************/node/331

Later,
Trav

mrenj23 · 12-21-2008, 08:19 PM

Good Job. It looks like you have a nice project going on.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-21-2008, 10:57 PM

well i got the other side hooked up and working. now i need to trace the benzle around the hole and grind it smooth it out, and then make a way for it to screw in. they are really bright! i like them alot.

thanks for the info and links, it helped me out

shows how bright they r

they look awesome

to show how cold it was

smashingchuck · 12-22-2008, 12:16 PM

You can also buy those tail light fillers much cheaper here. They are the same ones I have on my truck.

http://www.truckshop.com/catalog/73-...n-p-18125.html

jrsmith_2010 · 12-22-2008, 12:20 PM

thanks smashingchuck, its funny how they say (weld on) do they make them (bolt on)?

smashingchuck · 12-22-2008, 01:31 PM

hell, even the bolt on stuff doesn't bolt onto my truck

Izzy · 12-22-2008, 01:55 PM

Quick modding it and you won't have that problem.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-22-2008, 02:06 PM

^^

mines gettin to that point too, nothin bolts to where it did stock in 79

Walts_restoration · 12-22-2008, 03:38 PM

sounds like you need a bigger hammer and a drill jr.

maybe picking that 78 up this weekend... short step bed south of lawrence, id have a full bodied 78, clear title, needs tires and a transfer case.. mmwahhahahhaa.

But man do those caddy lights look sexy. Are they really that bright in person? or is it just the camera?

jrsmith_2010 · 12-22-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walts_restoration

sounds like you need a bigger hammer and a drill jr.

maybe picking that 78 up this weekend... short step bed south of lawrence, id have a full bodied 78, clear title, needs tires and a transfer case.. mmwahhahahhaa.

But man do those caddy lights look sexy. Are they really that bright in person? or is it just the camera?

sweet dude, cant wait to see u tear it about and rebuild!

yea they r REALLY bright, its like 10x as bright as the euros i had in it

spr85gmc · 12-22-2008, 07:34 PM

looks good man just take your time cleaning it up .... i been trying to convince my gf to get me a welder for christmas so i can start messin a lil more with my truck... keep it up

Mr79C10 · 12-22-2008, 07:49 PM

Lookin good, And it does look like a larger task to take on. But just as I, learning skillzz,,,,

MrBeast · 12-22-2008, 09:00 PM

JR, I am going to throw a little constructive criticism at you. It was brought up that you aren't welding out 100%, trust me on this, it will lead to problems in the long run. What you need to do is move around as you weld. weld a very small section, then move on to another further away, and bounce around until you are welded out.

Also, keep your heat low, and don't drag long beads. Also if the wind is blowing, put up a barrier so as that your shielding gas does not get blown away.

You want to weld it all out for another reason as well. The bondo doesn't have a expansion/contraction rate that is identical to the steel, it is close, but not the same. when you have two pieces of metal that meet that are not welded together, the bondo will crack here because it is not designed to work in that function. It is filler, not glue.

Another thing you can do to keep warping to a minimum is get some old towels, fold em over a few times, wet them down with cold water, and hang them over the side of the truck, an inch or so away from where you are welding. this will absorb the heat, and keep the panel from heating rapidly, and thus keep it from warping.

And one final thought, if it doesn't work out cutting the lights in vertically like you have, I would seriously look at frenching them into your roll pan turned sideways.

Good Luck - Beast

jrsmith_2010 · 12-22-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrBeast

JR, I am going to throw a little constructive criticism at you. It was brought up that you aren't welding out 100%, trust me on this, it will lead to problems in the long run. What you need to do is move around as you weld. weld a very small section, then move on to another further away, and bounce around until you are welded out.

Also, keep your heat low, and don't drag long beads. Also if the wind is blowing, put up a barrier so as that your shielding gas does not get blown away.

You want to weld it all out for another reason as well. The bondo doesn't have a expansion/contraction rate that is identical to the steel, it is close, but not the same. when you have two pieces of metal that meet that are not welded together, the bondo will crack here because it is not designed to work in that function. It is filler, not glue.

Another thing you can do to keep warping to a minimum is get some old towels, fold em over a few times, wet them down with cold water, and hang them over the side of the truck, an inch or so away from where you are welding. this will absorb the heat, and keep the panel from heating rapidly, and thus keep it from warping.

And one final thought, if it doesn't work out cutting the lights in vertically like you have, I would seriously look at frenching them into your roll pan turned sideways.

Good Luck - Beast

thanks man for the advice, i never thought of the towel idea, ill have to try that, ill prolly weld some up tomorrow, and ill sure use some towels!

tvblazer78 · 12-22-2008, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smashingchuck

You can also buy those tail light fillers much cheaper here. They are the same ones I have on my truck.

http://www.truckshop.com/catalog/73-...n-p-18125.html

Wow!! that is a good price....

Rollinsqrbdy · 12-22-2008, 11:21 PM

So jr, what next modification u going to do? The skys the limit.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-22-2008, 11:23 PM

well i think im pretty much done when the caddy lights r in, the interior is all custom, motor is healthy and the body is almost done. hopin by the end of winter break it will be in paint

but i am gonna do something custom with the licence tag, im gonna make a holder where i can mount it up by the cab in the corner of the bed on the drivers side

killacheyenne · 12-23-2008, 04:53 PM

looks sweet

jrsmith_2010 · 12-23-2008, 11:13 PM

well they r closer to be done! should be done for too long! heres what went down today. ive decided that when they r in, its gonna be sunk in an inch from the normal body line, for a total of 2 inches where i need to weld in the clip nut for it to screw in.

heres to show how much i have to fill in when i weld it all up, i cut to much but its not to bad it can be fixed.
passenger side

drivers side

jrsmith_2010 · 12-23-2008, 11:21 PM

more

did some side projects as well, finished up shaving the cargo light, and relocationg the licence plate

and for the tag,i got in the Christmas spirit and wraped it with wrapping paper!! it a candy cane!!

Walts_restoration · 12-24-2008, 01:26 AM

what did you do wtih your cargo light? pm me if you dont want it on your shelf lol

jrsmith_2010 · 12-24-2008, 01:32 AM

yea i still got it, i couldnt get it to work after i redid my interior so i took it out, i still have the wiring harness too

spudz · 12-24-2008, 01:52 AM

I give it to you for having the guts to cut your truck up...... BUT is there anyone near him that would volunteer to help him out a little??? I LOVE caddy tails in just about anything that they don't belong in.. AND NO before everyone jumps on my back.. I'm not bashing him but someone needs to help him cause there isn't going to be any bed left to fix....... He is definitely not scared to work and shown initiative. He deserves some help.

jrsmith_2010 · 12-24-2008, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spudz

I give it to you for having the guts to cut your truck up...... BUT is there anyone near him that would volunteer to help him out a little??? I LOVE caddy tails in just about anything that they don't belong in.. AND NO before everyone jumps on my back.. I'm not bashing him but someone needs to help him cause there isn't going to be any bed left to fix....... He is definitely not scared to work and shown initiative. He deserves some help.

just u wait spudz, ill get them in, ill get them perfect, and ill do it all myself.

12-21-2008, 06:27 PM	#26
SnS C10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lomita, Ca Posts: 1,225	Re: Caddy Light Install i said in my previous post he is doing fine it was just some advice from someone who has done customizing similar to what he has done. didnt realize some of you guys are so sensitive. jrsmith_2010 i thought you were using the bondo to just fill in the empty spots, my bad on that. if practicing on other metal and taking your time means im critizing too much, then sorry for writing anything.

12-21-2008, 07:51 PM	#27
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Caddy Light Install I am just happy that you are working on trucks and not out doing bad things. You know how teens are now. So good job! Here is a link that has fillers and I know I have seen a pre made box that you can by too. But you can try and make it if you like. Please keep doing what you are doing. Let us know if you need anything.. http://www.***************/node/331 Later, Trav __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012**

12-21-2008, 08:19 PM	#28
mrenj23 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: florida Posts: 160	Re: Caddy Light Install Good Job. It looks like you have a nice project going on. __________________

12-21-2008, 10:57 PM	#29
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Caddy Light Install well i got the other side hooked up and working. now i need to trace the benzle around the hole and grind it smooth it out, and then make a way for it to screw in. they are really bright! i like them alot. thanks for the info and links, it helped me out shows how bright they r they look awesome to show how cold it was __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-22-2008, 12:16 PM	#30
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Caddy Light Install You can also buy those tail light fillers much cheaper here. They are the same ones I have on my truck. http://www.truckshop.com/catalog/73-...n-p-18125.html __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-22-2008, 12:20 PM	#31
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Caddy Light Install thanks smashingchuck, its funny how they say (weld on) do they make them (bolt on)? __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-22-2008, 01:31 PM	#32
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: Caddy Light Install hell, even the bolt on stuff doesn't bolt onto my truck __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

12-22-2008, 01:55 PM	#33
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Re: Caddy Light Install Quick modding it and you won't have that problem.

12-22-2008, 02:06 PM	#34
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Caddy Light Install ^^ mines gettin to that point too, nothin bolts to where it did stock in 79 __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-22-2008, 03:38 PM	#35
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Caddy Light Install sounds like you need a bigger hammer and a drill jr. maybe picking that 78 up this weekend... short step bed south of lawrence, id have a full bodied 78, clear title, needs tires and a transfer case.. mmwahhahahhaa. But man do those caddy lights look sexy. Are they really that bright in person? or is it just the camera? __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums

12-22-2008, 07:34 PM	#37
spr85gmc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: san antonio Posts: 648	Re: Caddy Light Install looks good man just take your time cleaning it up .... i been trying to convince my gf to get me a welder for christmas so i can start messin a lil more with my truck... keep it up

12-22-2008, 07:49 PM	#38
Mr79C10 It Is What It Is,,,, Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Gun Shine StateFlorida* Posts: 1,765	Re: Caddy Light Install Lookin good, And it does look like a larger task to take on. But just as I, learning skillzz,,,, __________________ 79 C10 Short Box ST8 6 bang'r Lowered w/ 3" Control arms, 2" Lower Coils and 4" shackles and hangers W/ FLIP KIT __--__* 79 C-10 project* .........................__ ..............._____ l __\___ ..............\|_(O)_ \|___(O) ] FAQ INDEX Thread The Kulture My Rat Den

12-22-2008, 09:00 PM	#39
MrBeast high-Tech Red Neck Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Livingston, MT/On my boat WA/BC/AK Posts: 2,294	Re: Caddy Light Install JR, I am going to throw a little constructive criticism at you. It was brought up that you aren't welding out 100%, trust me on this, it will lead to problems in the long run. What you need to do is move around as you weld. weld a very small section, then move on to another further away, and bounce around until you are welded out. Also, keep your heat low, and don't drag long beads. Also if the wind is blowing, put up a barrier so as that your shielding gas does not get blown away. You want to weld it all out for another reason as well. The bondo doesn't have a expansion/contraction rate that is identical to the steel, it is close, but not the same. when you have two pieces of metal that meet that are not welded together, the bondo will crack here because it is not designed to work in that function. It is filler, not glue. Another thing you can do to keep warping to a minimum is get some old towels, fold em over a few times, wet them down with cold water, and hang them over the side of the truck, an inch or so away from where you are welding. this will absorb the heat, and keep the panel from heating rapidly, and thus keep it from warping. And one final thought, if it doesn't work out cutting the lights in vertically like you have, I would seriously look at frenching them into your roll pan turned sideways. Good Luck - Beast __________________ "He used to be a pretty nice feller, now he's a welder!"

12-22-2008, 11:21 PM	#42
Rollinsqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dexter, N.M. Posts: 1,082	Re: Caddy Light Install So jr, what next modification u going to do? The skys the limit. __________________ Its Kool to be a square 2013 Chevy Silverado Z71 w/ 7" lift and 35" Nitto's 1985 C-10 ......My dream truck (under construction) 1984 k 10 Silverado...6" lift with 38.5 super swampers New Mexico Member --- Member of the Square Body Club---

12-22-2008, 11:23 PM	#43
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Caddy Light Install well i think im pretty much done when the caddy lights r in, the interior is all custom, motor is healthy and the body is almost done. hopin by the end of winter break it will be in paint but i am gonna do something custom with the licence tag, im gonna make a holder where i can mount it up by the cab in the corner of the bed on the drivers side __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 12-22-2008 at 11:24 PM.



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12-23-2008, 04:53 PM	#44
killacheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 153	Re: Caddy Light Install looks sweet __________________ 72 cheyenne super 83 chevy...4x4...454

12-23-2008, 11:13 PM	#45
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Caddy Light Install well they r closer to be done! should be done for too long! heres what went down today. ive decided that when they r in, its gonna be sunk in an inch from the normal body line, for a total of 2 inches where i need to weld in the clip nut for it to screw in. heres to show how much i have to fill in when i weld it all up, i cut to much but its not to bad it can be fixed. passenger side drivers side __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow. Last edited by jrsmith_2010; 12-23-2008 at 11:25 PM.

12-23-2008, 11:21 PM	#46
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Caddy Light Install more did some side projects as well, finished up shaving the cargo light, and relocationg the licence plate and for the tag,i got in the Christmas spirit and wraped it with wrapping paper!! it a candy cane!! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-24-2008, 01:26 AM	#47
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: Caddy Light Install what did you do wtih your cargo light? pm me if you dont want it on your shelf lol __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 12-24-2008 at 01:26 AM.

12-24-2008, 01:32 AM	#48
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: Caddy Light Install yea i still got it, i couldnt get it to work after i redid my interior so i took it out, i still have the wiring harness too __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.

12-24-2008, 01:52 AM	#49
spudz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Branchville SC Posts: 1,647	Re: Caddy Light Install I give it to you for having the guts to cut your truck up...... BUT is there anyone near him that would volunteer to help him out a little??? I LOVE caddy tails in just about anything that they don't belong in.. AND NO before everyone jumps on my back.. I'm not bashing him but someone needs to help him cause there isn't going to be any bed left to fix....... He is definitely not scared to work and shown initiative. He deserves some help. __________________ 2004 z71, 96 z71 on 38s, 88 Chevy k5 blazer, 4in lift. 84 swb project, 82 SWB project , 84 chevy 4x4 lwb project, 88 Jimmy beater/highschool ride. 79 c30. 99 tahoe 4x4 project. and a bunch of parts trucks..

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