47-55.1 My 54

[dsraven]

haha, nice. the influencer.

[8man]

Yep, and for the last 5 days nurse, except she did have help the first 3 days with the hospital staff. I had an infection as the result of a biopsy. Infection is getting better, only 5.5 more weeks of twice a day antibiotics, and we get the results on Monday, we think.

So, the truck will get to wait, again, while life gets in the way.

[dsraven]

hope all goes well. the truck will wait.

[joedoh]

man robert get better homie

[8man]

Thanks guys. I lost 5 lbs in less than a week, but I don't recommend the diet. I am feeling better and will get back on the 54 when I can sneak out to the shop.

[dsraven]

you lost 5 pounds? i found it if you want it back, haha.
glad to hear you're felling better. did you have a stomache bug or something?

[8man]

Sort of, I had a prostrate biopsy, and lucky me, I'm 1 in a 100, I got an infection from the procedure. After 4 days of IV antibiotics, I am now on a twice a day oral antibiotic regimen for another 5.5 weeks. The real downside is NO alcohol until I finish the horse pills!

So I got that going for me too.

[Rickysnickers]

Late to the party, but hope it all clears up!

[Tempest67]

sorry to hear about the infection, and I hope it clears up soon.

I always enjoy your updates, hang in there.

this will give you some time to plan out your work

[8man]

Thanks guys, and that is just what I've been doing. I walk out to the truck and make a note or two and come back inside.

[dsraven]

hopefully they are ORAL horse pills instead of, well, you know.....

get well soon. take notes in the meantime.

[joedoh]

post the notes!


get better bud!

[8man]

Got the all clear last week to go out to the shop. Started on the 54 while the 48 is at the interior shop.

Got a little done, and will post pics later today, I hope.

[8man]

Got a little metal work done yesterday. The front cowl seams are welded up and ground down. I think ready for a little filler.

IMG_1297 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

I got both sides done and started trying to use the HF stud gun to help me pull some dents out of the back of the cab. Take a look.

IMG_1298 by Robert Moorman, on Flickr

Those little craters are where the studs pulled off when I used my best side cutters to try and cut them off. As you can see, I still didn't get that dent out.

It appears I need a better teacher than Youtube to get this stuff right.

[joedoh]

i hate dents there, its such a strong area and there is no access. you might try heating the area but i guess the stud gun imparted some heat so maybe not. i promise i wont go looking for the blop of filler haah.

you could always cut it and do half at a time.

[8man]

Thanks Russ. I have a couple of ideas I'm going to try before I add filler like the PO did. Man I hate grinding out bondo!

[Tempest67]

maybe try a patch, like the way this is done.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrDktTvygdk

[8man]

Thanks Tempest. Fitzee is one of my go to guys for metal work. I haven't mastered his "cut and butt", but I'm trying to.

[Tempest67]

I have a dent in a hood that is directly over an inner brace, and am thinking about doing a 'cut and butt'

Fitzee makes it look so easy

[8man]

Yes, he does, as does Carter Auto Restyling.

What is it about you guys up north that can do this so well?

[dsraven]

Are you familiar with rivet nuts? They work great. Use a little antisieze on the fasteners for final assembly.

[8man]

Again, thanks. I've heard of them, but never used them. I will look further into them.

[dsraven]

Check Google for how to and how to make your own tool. Amazon has kits with the tool to install. There are a couple of types. Rivet nuts and another one that has slits in the barrel of the insert so it splits off into 4 wings on the backside.

[8man]

Will do.

[dsraven]

here is a link to explain different styles and names. pics too, lol. I was racking my brain to remember the other term for the crossnut style that turns irself into an X on the back side. they are also called plus nuts.
https://faroutride.com/threaded-inserts/