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1964C10 · 08-31-2009, 07:11 PM

Thanks for info Dennis. I take it you are not concerned with making the weld brittle with the water? So you are saying this is a continuous process? meaning you weld/cool off/weld... Sorry if I sound really amateurish!

Strodder · 08-31-2009, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 1964C10

Thanks for info Dennis. I take it you are not concerned with making the weld brittle with the water? So you are saying this is a continuous process? meaning you weld/cool off/weld... Sorry if I sound really amateurish!

I don't drench it with water I just spray it lightly, and blow the water off after it has cooled off a little already. If you don't get it too hot to begin with. I'm not really a body man, I'm a mechanic. My biggest problem is I'm impatient, and want to spot weld too much at a time.
What do you think Allan? Am I doing it right?

**Bugeyev8** · 08-31-2009, 08:00 PM

sweet looking truck project, inspires me to work on mine !!

watahyahknow · 08-31-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Thanks for the complement. I cool it by spraying a mist of water on it from a squirt bottle, and then blow it dry with compressed air. I don't want it to cool too fast. When I can touch it with my hand I start tacking again. I get impatient and tack too many times in a row. I keep saying to myself to slow down.

i heared about some sort of a sticky clay/wet paperstuff they put around a welding area as a dam that prevent heat to go too far beyond the bead itself , it might speed up the process een further and prevent warping

Strodder · 08-31-2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i heared about some sort of a sticky clay/wet paperstuff they put around a welding area as a dam that prevent heat to go too far beyond the bead itself , it might speed up the process een further and prevent warping

I heard about that too, but for this small job I don't think you really need it. I just have to go slow, and it won't warp.

Strodder · 08-31-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bugeyev8

sweet looking truck project, inspires me to work on mine !!

Thanks, start a build thread when you do yours.

joe231 · 08-31-2009, 11:36 PM

I'm digging the shaving!!

gonna be super smooth!!

Alan's Classic · 09-01-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by watahyahknow

i heared about some sort of a sticky clay/wet paperstuff they put around a welding area as a dam that prevent heat to go too far beyond the bead itself , it might speed up the process een further and prevent warping

I've even heard of people using bread dough for a heat sink. I've heard it works good and even smells good.

Strodder · 09-01-2009, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

I've even heard of people using bread dough for a heat sink. I've heard it works good and even smells good.

Then put some mustard on it and you can make a sandwich.

joe231 · 09-01-2009, 08:42 AM

mmmm....doing some welding and a fresh and toasty sandwich...BONUS!!!

Strodder · 09-01-2009, 10:02 AM

Subway Fabricating..

1964C10 · 09-01-2009, 12:05 PM

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Subway Fabricating..

LOL...that is funny! Thanks for the insight though Dennis, and like you I am impatient as well hence my questions on time hahaha

hessian18 · 09-01-2009, 08:59 PM

Patience....What is that LMAO !!

I still havent really put a cap on that

It seems to get out of control quick.

Any full shots of the lark ?

Strodder · 09-01-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by hessian18

Patience....What is that LMAO !!

I still havent really put a cap on that

It seems to get out of control quick.

Any full shots of the lark ?

This is a picture of it before I started working on it.

Strodder · 09-04-2009, 10:53 PM

Just took in another job to do. This Willies Jeep I have to install a steering column, power steering box, and move the engine forward. Then fill the fire wall hole where the engine was. That's besides finishing the Lark, then I have to start the frame off on the 62 Impala. Crap it's getting too crowded here. I need a bigger shop.

I'm going to try to sneak the truck on the lift this weekend.

Have a great Labor Day Weekend everybody.

4dranch · 09-04-2009, 11:04 PM

Your kidding right Dennis....
You need to hire some help...Congrats on the work.it could be worst and have no work.

Strodder · 09-04-2009, 11:20 PM

Dave don't get me wrong. I'm very happy to have all this work. I feel really lucky in this economy. It's not affecting me like other repair and body shops. I've talked to other guys that do what I do, and they are busier than ever too. I have to charge more per hour for working this hard. As far as hiring some help, it's not going to happen. I did that at my other shop, and he cost me money, and slowed me down. So I fired him. Especially since he didn't install a air bag correctly, and the truck was towed back the next day with a blown air bag. And this was after I asked him to check the bag clearance when the truck was aired out.

Alan's Classic · 09-05-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Strodder

Dave don't get me wrong. I'm very happy to have all this work. I feel really lucky in this economy. It's not affecting me like other repair and body shops. I've talked to other guys that do what I do, and they are busier than ever too. I have to charge more per hour for working this hard. As far as hiring some help, it's not going to happen. I did that at my other shop, and he cost me money, and slowed me down. So I fired him. Especially since he didn't install a air bag correctly, and the truck was towed back the next day with a blown air bag. And this was after I asked him to check the bag clearance when the truck was aired out.

You mean you wouldn't hire me.

Strodder · 09-05-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

You mean you wouldn't hire me.

If I could I would. At least I won't have to keep an eye on you to make sure it's done right. Besides the commute for you would be a *****.

jgh64pkup · 09-05-2009, 02:16 PM

Strodder · 09-05-2009, 03:33 PM

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What are U laughing at.

Strodder · 09-05-2009, 09:50 PM

Well I didn't get my truck on the lift, but still did some stuff on it. I have these exhaust bezels from a 65 Vette I thought would look good coming out of the front of the rear fender. Since I'm going to air bag it the exhaust will be in the way. This is the perfect solution, and look kewl too.

It didn't fit the contour of the fender, so I thought I would flare it out to match the bezel.

Strodder · 09-05-2009, 10:00 PM

That didn't work, so I cut a piece of sheet metal to fill in the gap, then bent over the flare cuts I did onto the metal I added. I also built up the low spots by welding up the low spots.

This is still pretty ruff. It will get better. Wifie was calling me to Dinner, so I had to stop.

This is how it will look with a tailpipe in it.

This will look a lot better when the truck is slammed.

ruffrida2005 · 09-05-2009, 10:25 PM

that looks pretty good. Mine is just going to be under the bed

1964C10 · 09-06-2009, 12:59 AM

That has a great look to it! Nice work

08-31-2009, 07:11 PM	#701
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Thanks for info Dennis. I take it you are not concerned with making the weld brittle with the water? So you are saying this is a continuous process? meaning you weld/cool off/weld... Sorry if I sound really amateurish! __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it

08-31-2009, 08:00 PM	#703
Bugeyev8 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: San Leandro, Ca 94577 Posts: 854	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up sweet looking truck project, inspires me to work on mine !!

08-31-2009, 11:36 PM	#707
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up I'm digging the shaving!! gonna be super smooth!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-01-2009, 08:42 AM	#710
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up mmmm....doing some welding and a fresh and toasty sandwich...BONUS!!! __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

09-01-2009, 10:02 AM	#711
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Subway Fabricating.. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

09-01-2009, 08:59 PM	#713
hessian18 Gen III Power Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hesperia CA Posts: 318	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Patience....What is that LMAO !! I still havent really put a cap on that It seems to get out of control quick. Any full shots of the lark ? __________________ ---Bob--- '81 Long Box. 2005 5.3l Vortec and 2005 4L80e coming soon... Last edited by hessian18; 09-01-2009 at 08:59 PM.

09-04-2009, 10:53 PM	#715
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Just took in another job to do. This Willies Jeep I have to install a steering column, power steering box, and move the engine forward. Then fill the fire wall hole where the engine was. That's besides finishing the Lark, then I have to start the frame off on the 62 Impala. Crap it's getting too crowded here. I need a bigger shop. I'm going to try to sneak the truck on the lift this weekend. Have a great Labor Day Weekend everybody. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

09-04-2009, 11:04 PM	#716
4dranch Shloooooong bed member #2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Millington Tn. Posts: 1,864	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Your kidding right Dennis.... You need to hire some help...Congrats on the work.it could be worst and have no work. __________________ *David,* Daughters 66 truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=484601 Learning to drive a 3 on the tree: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcCMvRgBo1Q Last edited by 4dranch; 09-04-2009 at 11:05 PM.

09-04-2009, 11:20 PM	#717
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Dave don't get me wrong. I'm very happy to have all this work. I feel really lucky in this economy. It's not affecting me like other repair and body shops. I've talked to other guys that do what I do, and they are busier than ever too. I have to charge more per hour for working this hard. As far as hiring some help, it's not going to happen. I did that at my other shop, and he cost me money, and slowed me down. So I fired him. Especially since he didn't install a air bag correctly, and the truck was towed back the next day with a blown air bag. And this was after I asked him to check the bag clearance when the truck was aired out. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

09-05-2009, 02:16 PM	#720
jgh64pkup Sunburst C10!!! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 2,560	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up __________________ Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside

09-05-2009, 09:50 PM	#722
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up Well I didn't get my truck on the lift, but still did some stuff on it. I have these exhaust bezels from a 65 Vette I thought would look good coming out of the front of the rear fender. Since I'm going to air bag it the exhaust will be in the way. This is the perfect solution, and look kewl too. It didn't fit the contour of the fender, so I thought I would flare it out to match the bezel. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*

09-05-2009, 10:00 PM	#723
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up That didn't work, so I cut a piece of sheet metal to fill in the gap, then bent over the flare cuts I did onto the metal I added. I also built up the low spots by welding up the low spots. This is still pretty ruff. It will get better. Wifie was calling me to Dinner, so I had to stop. This is how it will look with a tailpipe in it. This will look a lot better when the truck is slammed. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT* Last edited by Strodder; 09-05-2009 at 10:03 PM.

09-05-2009, 10:25 PM	#724
ruffrida2005 Member of the longbed union. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Killeen, Tx Posts: 2,158	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up that looks pretty good. Mine is just going to be under the bed __________________ Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759

09-06-2009, 12:59 AM	#725
1964C10 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Marcos, CA Posts: 578	Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up That has a great look to it! Nice work __________________ 1964 Fleetside LWB 1995 Yellow Mustang convertible 1996 Camaro Z28 My build thread Looking for help on completing the Disc Brake Upgrade Reference Thread If you didn't build it, you don't really own it



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